How does God want me to live? What happens if I’m not good enough? Jesus answers those questions in Luke 13:1-9. Download this children’s sermon to share those truth with kids in your church. Main Objective: There are some tricky points for kids in this Gospel lesson. Everyone is going to die? If we don’t have figs, we are going … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Message: Jesus, St. Patrick, and God’s Presence Everywhere Bible Reference: Luke 13:34-35, Joel 3:16, Jeremiah 14:8 Main Objective: This specific Gospel lesson is slightly challenging, as Jesus is lamenting the abandonment and actions of Jerusalem, and being warned of His own persecution. However, it can be tied in with the season through a brief discussion of Saint Patrick. Saint … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I was a kid, we used to watch the Bozo Show. Bozo was a clown and they had kids play different games on the show. We loved watching the kids win their prizes. My favorite game on the show was called the Bozo Game. It was where there were 6 buckets line up behind each other in a line. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: The Birth of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:18-2:15, Luke 2:1-21 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus (make cross with arms) is our Savior (lift hands in the air) King (act like you’re putting on a crown)! Supplies: Photos of doctor, life guard, fireman, police officer, and king, post it notes, story sequence strips, glue, construction paper, and scissors. Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Moses and Elijah Appear with Jesus Bible Reference: Luke 9:28-36 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story told in Luke 9:28-36 is very important because it is when God himself affirmed that Jesus was His son. The clouds open up and Elijah and Moses talk to Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son for KidsBible Reference: Luke 15:11-32Target Age Group: PreschoolLearning Context: Children’s Church or Sunday SchoolTarget Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God’s ways are clearly not our own. When the young son returns home begging for a job as a servant we expect … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As children grow it is our goal that they would grow in Christ and learn what it means to be a Christian. This lesson encourages children to be aware of their surroundings so that they can surround themselves with ‘good soil.’ Today they will learn that when a tree is planted in good soil it produces good fruit. Likewise, when … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Jesus Presented at the Temple Scripture: Matt 2:16-23; Luke 2:22-52 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus obeyed perfectly to save us from our sin Supplies: Mini dry erase boards, markers, and erasers, two manila envelopes, copies of “The God Report Card” activity, slips of paper with keywords on them Lesson Opening Ask: Have you ever broken the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, which tells of Jesus’ baptism, and Acts 8:14-17, which tells of baptism of the Spirit. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year C – Baptism of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 21:25-36 when Jesus warns His followers to be prepared for His second coming. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry.If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year C – 1st Sunday of Advent, Gospel Reading – Luke 21:25-36. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Bonfire Preschool Lesson Ideas (Luke 5:1-11) Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: As the weather gets colder it’s time to enjoy bonfires. This lesson brings the bonfire to your classroom. You will imagine that you are sitting around a campfire on the beach when Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Awhile back I was at the mall food court after church, and one of my four year old teachers came running up to me saying he needed to talk. He had taught that morning and honestly I was little worried what might have come up in his class. Then, I saw the smile on his face. He said, ‘you won’t believe … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These four coloring sheets are part of our larger series for every book of the Bible. These are part of a larger series of coloring sheets on every book of the Bible. Download all four Gospel pages as one PDF document. This file also includes a 5th sheet where the illustrations are combined into one page, as pictured above. View Matthew, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 24:36b-48 when Jesus suddenly appears before the disciples after his resurrection. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry.If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 3rd Sunday of Easter, Gospel Reading – Luke 24:36b-48.Opening Activity … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Gospel of Luke. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration shows two fishing boats along a sea shore with a man reaching up to a fruit tree. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 2:22-40 where Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him to God. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 1st Sunday after Christmas, Gospel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 1:26-38 where the Angel Gabriel visits Mary to tell her of her upcoming pregnancy and birth with God’s Son Jesus. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is based on the events of Luke 17 when Jesus healed 10 men of leprosy. It highlights the theme of thankfulness to God, especially for the mercy Jesus shows for us. Children will learn that we should always say “thank you” to God for his kindness. Lesson Title: Saying Thank You to God Bible Reference: Luke … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is about Jesus calling his first disciples. It’s designed for a younger age group, even preschoolers, but could be modified for any learning context. Please leave your comments below to offer your suggestions and help other readers. Lesson Title: Fishers of Men Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children, which will teach the importance of continued prayer. In addition, one will see how God takes care of his children. It’s based on a teaching of Jesus found word for word in two different places in the Bible (Matthew 7:7-11 or Luke 11:9-13) so you know it’s important! God is not our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Jen Rhine who severs as children’s ministry director at Crossings Community Church in Columbia, PA. I created this because we often use egg hunts to invite children to the church at Easter but we do not really use the opportunity to teach about Jesus. I decided to try to use the egg hunt as a family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter Sunday is arguably the most highly attended Sunday out of the entire year. More people will be attending church on this Sunday than any other. You will have children walk through your doors for whom this will be the only Sunday out of the entire year they will be in church. Therefore, on Easter Sunday it is more important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download or print this Christmas Sunday School lesson for Children. It points out some results of Jesus being our “Prince of Peace.” In a world that lacks peace, there are children who lack peace. To add to their own fears, they internalize the anxieties of adults and the conflicts surrounding them. This lesson recognizes Jesus as our Prince of Peace … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Explanation: This passage has a strong Gospel implication for children. Jesus was fully human and fully God. In his character we see the model and standard for righteousness in children. However, all children have sinned and not followed after Christ in these ways. Through the Gospel his perfect righteousness can become their own. Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus at Age 12Text: … More Children’s Ministry Resources