Children’s Sermon (Matthew 13:44-45) What Do You Treasure?

Children's Sermon Message on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure

Use this children’s sermon to teach about the Parables of the Hidden Treasure in Matthew 13:44-45. Download the teaching notes below and watch our object lesson demonstration as you prepare to teach. Main Objective: Young children might not quite understand monetary worth, dollar signs, and fiscal price tags. However, they do certainly value some things (play time, toys, etc.) over … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Coloring Page on the Parable of the Sower

Use this coloring page when teaching the Parable of the Sower. You can download it in print-friendly format below or click on the image for a larger JPG image to print. This graphic is from Christian Clip Arts, be sure to check out their amazing (and free) graphics you can use in your lesson plans. This illustration is from their … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Listen up and Obey! Parable in a Parable…

  Parables can be tricky things…after all, the whole point was to hide the truth somewhat within story, so it can be a challenge to locate and communicate the truth to kids of today. Yet Christ’s stories are timeless. Not only were they relevant to the people of first century Jerusalem; they have modern-day extrapolations and explanations, if we are … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Use It or Lose It – Parable of the Talents

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids the importance of using their talents for God. Needed: Bibles, optional: chalkboard or whiteboard or paper to brainstorm ideas Lesson Ask students, What are some things that you’re good at? (Suggestions could include anything from being good at sports to being a good artist to being a good friend. Write at … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Be Ready! No One Knows the Day or Hour

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to impress upon kids the need to be ready when Jesus returns. Needed: Bibles, a way to play music Intro Game: What Time? Think of a time (example: 12:49 pm) and ask students to guess what time you’re thinking of. Whoever is closest then gets to think of a new time. Continue playing as … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Zacchaeus Changes His Ways

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how to be a good influence on others. Needed: Bibles, pennies or playing cards, something small to show children Intro Game: Tax Collector Tag  Give each student two pennies or two playing cards. Then, choose 2-4 students to be Collectors. The Collectors are It. Their goal is to collect as many … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: God Wants Everyone to Go to Heaven – Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about God’s passion and grace. Needed: Bibles, boxes or paper bags, cookies or other small prizes, coins, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Promises, Promises Set a cookie or small prize in individual paper bags or under individual boxes. In this game show type activity, call one student contestant … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: Lazarus and the Rich Man

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids the importance of following the Bible and telling other people about God. Needed: Bibles Intro Activity: Acting It Out  Divide students into groups of two or three. Give them a few minutes to think of their skit. Then, have each group act out what they think happens when someone dies. Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Lesson: How to Solve a Problem with Someone

Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids how to confront and forgive others. Needed: Bibles, soft balls or paper wads Intro Game: Don’t Hit Dodgeball  Divide students into two teams. They stand at opposite sides of your play area. Their goal is to not hit the other team while making the other team hit them. If someone throws … More Children’s Ministry Resources