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“Don't Steal” Lesson #9 in The Ten Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #9 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain why it’s wrong to steal from others and how God’s law teaches us to respect all property.. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Don’t Steal” Lesson #9 in the God’s

“Keep Promises” Lesson #8 in The Ten Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #8 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain how the commandment “Do not commit adultery” applies to all the promises we make as God’s people. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Value Life” Lesson #8 in the God’s

We Love Sermons4Kids

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Do you know about Sermons4Kids? They host countless free children’s messages. Their teaching materials cover every major Bible story in the Old and New Testament. Even if you have a lesson plan, you can find more teaching activities on their website. Sermons4Kids is available in Spanish too! Sermons4kids Video Introduction Why we recommend “sermons4kids” Sermons 4 Kids is a ministry free resource website. The post new children’s messages each week based on the Revised Common Lectionary. They

What activities do you use most often in your Bible lessons?

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In kids church and Sunday School, having a great lesson plan is only the start. We all need backup learning activities to help children enjoy their Bible learning. Take this poll and let us know which activities are most important when you teach children the Bible. What activities do you use most often in your Bible lessons? (check all that apply) The “activities” poll results are coming in fast and I’m very surprised by some of the

"Value Life" Lesson #7 in The Ten Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #7 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain the meaning behind “Do not murder” and how God wants us to value life. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Value Life” Lesson #7 in the God’s Good Rules Series

Children's Sermon (Matthew 2:13-23) God is in Control Object Lesson

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Print this free children’s message and object lesson based on Matthew 2:13-23 then watch our teaching example below to prepare to share this kids sermon in your church or Sunday School. Children’s Message: Matthew 2:13-23 “A Tale of Two Babies” God is in Control No Matter What     Main Objective: The slaughter of the innocents is not exactly a cheery and simple story, but we don’t want to ignore it. It’s important to tackle tough topics with

Christmas Children's Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25)

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This Christmas children’s sermon will help you teach about the Birth of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25. Download the printable sermon below and then watch the demonstration video as you prepare your object lesson and sermons about Christmas. Christmas Children’s Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25) Good News for Everyone: Object Lesson Message on the Birth of Jesus Main Objective: Christmas is full of excitement, and can be overwhelming. At this time of parties, presents, and programs, it’s important to highlight

Christmas Video Clips?

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Got a great question from a reader today: Hello! is there any video clips that you have created about Christmas or any video clip that you can recommend about Christmas? 10 Awesome Video Clips for Kids about Christmas Any of these videos would be a strong addition to your Christmas Sunday School lessons. God’s Story: Christmas Crossroads Kids’ Club People had been waiting a long time for the Rescuer God had promised (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7). Through people

Isaiah 9 Coloring Pages: People in darkness have seen a GREAT light.

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These beautiful coloring pages are new original illustrations by Mandy Groce. They are ideal additions to your children’s Christmas coloring book but could be used anytime when teaching a Bible study from the book of Isaiah. Use the link below to download the combined printable files: About These Bible Coloring Pages These illustrations were created by Mandy Groce, a visiual artist and author from Louisville, KY. Her line art coloring pages are available from Ministry-To-Children free of

“Obey Authority” Lesson #6 in The Ten Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #6 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. In this Bible study, kid will discover how God put authority in their lives (like parents) to be a blessing. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Obey Authority” Lesson #6 in the God’s Good

“Holy Sabbath Rest” Lesson #5 in the 10 Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #5 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. In this Bible study, children will learn about the Sabbath and God’s gift of rest. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Holy Rest” Lesson #5 in the God’s Good Rules Series Bible Curriculum for

Children's Sermon (Matthew 11:2-11) "Signs of the Messiah" Object Lesson

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This message for children explains how John the Baptist pointed to Jesus as the Messiah. It uses a creative signs Object Lesson and is based on Matthew 11:2-11. Download the teaching notes below and then watch our teaching example to prepare for Sunday, December 15, 2019. Download our full 17-page Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 11:2-11. John the Baptist and the Signs of the Messiah Object Lesson and Children Children’s Sermon on Matthew 11:2-11 Main Objective of

"No Idols" Lesson #3 in the 10 Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #3 in our study called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “No Idols” Lesson #3 in the God’s Good Rules Series: Bible Curriculum for Kids on the 10 Commandments About this Lesson Plan Main idea: We

"Shine the Light" Matthew 3:1-12 Children's Sermon

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Download this children’s sermon message based on Matthew 3:1-12 that uses a creative object lesson to teach about the role of John the Baptist in pointing people to Christ. Then watch the teaching example video below to prepare to share the children’s moment in your church. Children’s Sermon on Matthew 3:1-12 Shine the Light: John the Baptist and the Importance of Pointing to Christ Main Objective: Kids are by nature somewhat self-centered. When doing activities or making

"Who's Number One?" Lesson #2 in the 10 Commandments for Kids

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This is lesson #2 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Who’s Number One?” Lesson #2 in the God’s Good Rules Series: Bible Curriculum for Kids on the 10 Commandments About this Lesson Plan Main idea:

Children's Sermon (Matthew 24:36-44) Be Prepared Object Lesson

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This children’s message from Matthew 24:36-44 will show kids how the Advent Season is a way to “be prepared” for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Download the printable children’s sermon below and then watch the video as you prepare to share this Bible object lesson at your church. “Be Prepared: Advent and the Second Coming of Christ” Children’s Sermon Object Lesson on Matthew 24:36-44 About this Children’s Sermon Main Objective: Children understand the concept of waiting

God's Good Rules: A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments

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The 10 Commandments are important. Children need to understand the directions and rules God gives for life. That’s why it’s so important to teach the 10 Commandments for Kids. This page is the index for our new curriculum that takes a closer look at each of the commandments in a series we call “God’s Good Rules” “God’s Good Rules” Curriculum for Kids This series is no longer available on Ministry-To-Children but has been revised and expanded by

Stop Shaming Busy Parents — Church attendance does not equal faithfulness

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Lately, their has been a buzz on social media about parents to bringing their kids to church. They lead with outrageous titles implying that skipping church will doom your children to become unbelievers. I was shocked to see how many people were sharing (and liking) these negative posts. We 100% agree that church attendance is important and plays a role in kids coming to Christ, but some of these articles cross the line into legalism and parent

Thanksgiving Children's Sermon (1 Thess 5:16-19) Object Lesson

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Download this Thankfulness object lesson to remind kids to have gratitude the whole Thanksgiving month of November. Then watch our the children’s sermon demonstration video below to prepare to share this message with kids in your church or Sunday School. “Thankful November” Children’s Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Object Lesson Message: A Month of Thanksgiving – The Importance of Gratitude and Thankful Hearts Main Objective: Children are often reminded to use polite manners and say “thank you,” but

Zacchaeus Children's Sermon (Luke 19:1-10) Changed Hearts Object Lesson

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Download the printable PDF teaching scripture for this object lesson for the story of Zacchaues from Luke 19:1-10. Then watch our video teaching example to get ready to share the children’s message in your church next Sunday. “Changed Hearts” Object Lesson (Luke 19:1-10) Children’s Sermon on Zacchaeus The story of Zacchaeus is a classic one when we consider the catchy song and the short man climbing a tree. But there’s a lot more to the message than

"Big Fish Bay" VBS from Regular Baptist Press

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This fun program for VBS 2020 is from Regular Baptist Press. Big Fish Bay (official website) has a ocean / fishing boat theme and focuses on the Biblical story of Jonah. RBP is a longtime supporter of our website and we love to highlight their excellent resources for children’s ministry. Our website doesn’t sell curriculum, but we review all the major VBS 2020 themes as a service to our readers. If you like it, take our poll

Children's Worship Bulletins (Illustrated Activity Sheets )

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Our website supporters at Children’s Worship Bulletins offer this excellent resource – scroll down to get the free samples. Worship Bulletins for Children Many kids struggle with the move up to the “adult” worship service – but having a hands-on activity sheet / illustrated worship bulletin can make a big difference. Each illustrated bulletin includes scripture quotes from the Holy Bible, age appropriate activities for the kids, and questions to help them reflect on the Bible story.

Podcast: Important Children's Ministry (2019 Statistics)

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Nick Blevins just released our podcast conversation talking about the latest children’s ministry statistics and what that means for local churches. We talk about how kids are coming to Christ and how families are essential at every step of that process. You can also download our full 33-page special report (PDF). Transcript: Importance of Children’s Ministry Introduction: Welcome to the Nick Blevins family ministry podcast. Our goal is to help you maximize your church’s potential. You’ll hear

"Give Thanks – Say Thanks" Bible Craft Ideas

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Here are three simple crafts for your Sunday School class on the topic of saying thanks. They are based on the story in Luke 17:11-19 when Jesus healed 10 men with leprosy, but only one came back to offer his gratitude. Download our printable directions and watch our video instructions below. Jesus Healed 10 Lepers – Craft Ideas for Sunday School The story of the ten lepers is a great reminder that we need to express gratitude