God is Unchangeable (Luke 19) Lesson #39 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 39 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 39: GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE Key Verse: “Every good and perfect gift is from
Loving others matters to God – that’s why Jesus told this parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Download our free children’s sermon above and watch our teaching example below. Main Objective: The Good Samaritan is a story that many kids have probably heard before, but it never hurts to explore it again. The themes of unconditional love and action-based faith are important to consistently reinforce. This message reminds students that loving God is the best
Use the link above to download the complete lesson plan including craft idea. Don’t miss the 6-page patriotic printable Bundle, free from the Sunday School Store. We get pretty excited about our national pride, especially when it comes to holidays like the Fourth of July. We celebrate our independence and freedom as a country. Independence is something that is highly valued in our culture, and it is a great thing to be able to operate on our
Children’s Sermon on Luke 10:1-11; 16-20. Being and Making Citizens of Heaven – Everyone is proud of their nation and it’s birthday, this lesson reminds kids they are also citizens of Heaven because they follow Jesus. This object lesson message is perfect for teaching on the Fourth of July weekend or any other patriotic occasion. Main Objective: National pride can be a popular and much celebrated thing, especially nearing Independence Day or surrounding big sporting events. For
Jesus – He’s More than a Superstar! We get excited and passionate about a lot of things. Whether it is hobbies, sports stars, musicians, actors, or other interests, we grow absorbed and gather as much information as possible about what we follow. In modern days of social media and constant information influx, it is easy to learn more about celebrities or teams. There’s nothing inherently wrong with paying attention to famous people or being engaged in interests.
“Following Jesus” Children’s Sermon on Luke 9:51-62 Main Objective: We get excited and fanatical about a lot of things in our lives…sometimes we follow sports teams or stars, or celebrities, or we even get excited about hobbies. We “follow” people on social media or through the news. But kids don’t always find the same level of excitement or commitment when it comes to Jesus. Why not? He should be at the forefront of our lives and attention.
Fear Not! Jesus Protects and Transforms Us – Also known as the time Jesus Made Deviled Ham… The story in this passage can be a fun, goofy, or challenging one to communicate to kids. How do we approach the topic of demons? What’s with the pigs? There are several elements that we can take from this encounter in Luke. We don’t want to ignore or avoid the spiritual forces present in the Bible, but it is important
Get ready for Sunday — Use the link above to get the printable script – then watch the teaching example below. Main Objective: The spiritual realm can be a daunting and tricky topic to teach with smaller children. However, talking about things like demons should not be avoided. It is important to communicate to kids that there are real scary things out there, but that they do not control us. This lesson seeks to impress upon kids
Type “father” into a Bible search engine and likely over a thousand verse references will pop up. Fatherhood is a key topic in both Old and New Testaments, as seen through genealogies, patriarchs, and character examples. Children might have different ideas of what a dad should be like, and unfortunately not all earthly fathers are present or set a Godly example. This lesson looks at a few elements of Biblical fathers and celebrates the comfort we can
Children’s Sermon for Father’s Day “Fathers: Earthly and Heavenly” Main Objective: With the coinciding topics of Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, this message offers a bit of perspective on God as our Heavenly Father. It also provides an analogy of fatherhood and the three persons of the Trinity. The main goal is to communicate the beauty and comfort of God as our heavenly Father. Law/Gospel Theme: One of the great hopes of the Gospel is how
Use this object lesson to share a message with children about the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This sermon is based on Acts 2:1-21. Print the message notes below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. “Pentecost: The Spirit Comes” Children’s Sermon from 2:1-21 Pentecost…Tongues, Wind, Fire…and Happy Birthday to the church!!! Main Objective: The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is an exciting and important story to share with all ages. Through
God is Truth (Genesis 2-3) Lesson #38 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 38 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 38: GOD IS TRUTH Key Verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the Way, the
God is Trustworthy (Daniel 6) Lesson #37 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 37 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 37: GOD IS TRUSTWORTHY Key Verse: “The law of the Lord is perfect,
The Ascension of Jesus: He’ll be Back, Meanwhile, Follow the Written Instructions! Main Objective: This message is meant to remind children that they should joyfully proclaim the news of Christ. Jesus promised to return one day, and assured us that He would send comfort and hope. Meanwhile, our earthly job is to share the love of God with one another. Law/Gospel Theme: After the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples several times. He did this in part
This is another fun miracle lesson, with a couple of interesting twists. In this story, Jesus encounters a man who has been crippled for many years. Jesus first asks the man if he wants to get better. Not realizing who he was speaking with, the man explained his situation, and received healing in an unexpected way. Although we do not always know what God has planned for us, we can recognize that He will always have the
Main Objective: It’s important for us to realize and recognize where our trust and hope are found. We need to pay attention to God’s Word and to be open to its truth. If we put our faith in the wrong things, we might miss the beauty of potential blessings. Law/Gospel Theme: Early church leaders were often focused on the letter of the law. Not only did they insist on following rules, but they often spread rumors or
Heaven can be a tricky topic to teach. In fact, it can be hard for adults to understand the themes of Revelation or to grasp what awaits us after life on earth has passed away. To be sure, we cannot know with certainty what will happen as our earthly bodies slip away, but the main message of eschatology should be one of hope. We can know that what God has in store for us is bigger and
Jesus is the One Mediator (Exodus 32 & Numbers 20) Lesson #36 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 36 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 36: Jesus is the One Mediator Key Verse:
God is Sovereign (Genesis 21) Lesson #35 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 35 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 35: GOD IS SOVEREIGN Key Verse: “I know that You can do all
God is our Shield (Ephesians 6) Lesson #34 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 34 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 34: GOD IS OUR SHIELD Key Verse: “My shield is God Most
God Shepherds His People (John 10) Lesson #33 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 33 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 33: GOD SHEPHERDS HIS PEOPLE Key Verse: “I am the Good shepherd.
This children’s sermon from Acts 11:1-18 (and John 13:31-35) shows the importance of loving and sharing with all people. God used a vision to open Peter’s heart to outsiders who Jesus wanted to save. Main Objective: This message will remind students of the importance of loving and reaching out to others, whoever they may be. Sharing the love of Christ is the most important commandment we can follow! Law/Gospel Theme: The law includes a long list of
Wake up, Tabitha! Meaningful Miracles, Service and Purpose Miracles are always exciting to learn about. (The name Dorcas is always gets kids attention too). In this kids Bible lesson from the Early Church, the emphasis is on how all things, good or bad, serve to bring glory back to God. How remarkable to know that God works wonders we can only imagine and does things that defy earthly nature. After all, God made all things on and
God Saves (Genesis 18-19) Lesson #32 in What is God Like? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 32 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 32: GOD IS THE ROCK Key Verse: “Our God is a God who saves;
