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Children's Sermon (Luke 17:11-17) Please Say Thank You

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Download our printable children’s message based on Luke 17:11-17, when Jesus healed 10 men with Leprosy. It’s a powerful reminder for kids (and adults in the congregation) that God wants us to show gratitude for all that he has done for us. Then watch the object lesson teaching video below so you’ll be prepared for this Sunday. About this Children’s Message / Pastor Appreciation? This teaching is all about the importance of mercy, gratitude, and appreciation. It

Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids

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Browse the images below to find the best free printable Christmas coloring pages for your kids. Every picture below is available as JPEG and easy print PDF formats. You kids will love decorating the house leading with these cute holiday coloring page activities. Our website had hundreds of 100% free activities for kids. Here are a few of the most popular for the holiday season. The following images are included in the download, be sure to scroll

Concrete & Cranes VBS 2020 from LifeWay

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It’s time to check out next summer’s themes for VBS 2020. This post takes a closer look at the new offering from LifeWay VBS (official website). This year they feature a construction theme called “Concrete & Cranes – building on the love of Jesus.” Be sure to leave a comment below or take our survey about the new VBS 2020 curriculum. Our First Impression: The construction theme is somewhat original for Vacation Bible School publishers. It’s a

Cokesbury VBS 2020 "Knights of the North Castle"

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It’s time to find the right VBS 2020 theme for your church. This post takes a closer look at the Vacation Bible School program from Cokesbury titled, “Knights of the North Castle.” We’re excited to dig into this curriculum, but we would love to hear your ideas too. Leave a comment below or take our survey about your favorite themes 2020 VBS. Our First Impression: Cokebury is among the most trusted VBS publishers for good reason, this

“VBS 2020 Curriculum” – What’s the best V.B.S. program for your church?

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“VBS 2020” Themes for Vacation Bible School It’s time to launch into our 2020 Vacation Bible School planning – This page will help you pick the right VBS program for your church this summer of 2020. Browse the curriculum listing below to discover which publisher has the best VBS theme. BOLT! New Quarantine friendly VBS at Home – This is a great curriculum option for backyard or family led VBS this summer. It also works if your

Kids Bible Crafts: Giving & Stewardship

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Here are two super easy craft ideas for teaching about stewardship & giving in your Sunday School class. Download the printable directions (with photo examples) and then watch our how-to video below. “Giving Back to God” Stewardship Crafts for Sunday School It’s important for kids to learn and recognize that there’s a lot more to life than money. At the same time, it is also positive to teach them the benefits of saving and using money wisely.

Children's Sermon "The Lost Sheep" Luke 15:1-10

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God seeks out his lost children! That’s the powerful message in the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-10) Download this children’s sermon and watch the video teaching example below. May God bless your ministry! Video Example & Object Lesson “The Lost Sheep” Children’s Message: Lost and Found – God’s Pursuit of His Children          Main Objective: The parable of the lost sheep can be a fun story to share with children, but it is about much more

Labor Day: Bible Lesson for Kids (Rest and Sabbath)

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Labor Day: First Instituted by the Creator. Sunday School Lesson on Rest and Sabbath In the current culture of constant movement and busy-ness, the concept of rest can be tricky for both adults and kids to appreciate. Young children can be reluctant to slow down and potentially “miss something”…Adults may neglect rest as they hustle to take care of work and family obligations. For all ages, it is important to recognize that the concept of a Sabbath

Children's Sermon (Luke 13:10-17) Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

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Children’s Message: Does the Day Matter?Jesus Changes the Rules  Main Objective: Sometimes we get distracted and focused on the wrong things. In the life of Christ, there were many times when Jesus clashed with the church. This story highlights one of them, with the church leaders placing the emphasis on the wrong things and criticizing Jesus for doing something wonderful. The goal of this message is to communicate to kids that we want to love and serve

13 Free Bible Word Search Puzzles (PDF Printable)

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Printable Bible games are a great tool to have on hand in Sunday School. That’s why we love this series of free printable word search puzzles from Bible Games Central. They have options for several different passages and Bible stories. 1. God Creates the World In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. God saw that the light was good. God called the light “day”

Children's Sermon (Don't Worry – Treasure in Heaven) Luke 12:22-34

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“Do Not Worry – Keep Your Treasures in Haven” Children’s Sermon on Luke 12:22-34) Children’s Message: Choose your Treasures Wisely – Seeking God’s Kingdom First Main Objective: Following up on the idea of placing priority in God first, this lesson seeks to remind students that God wants us to love Him above all things. Sometimes we worry, or have a tough time separating ourselves from our things. We look around and want what we do not have.

Children's Ministry Homepage

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The Best Children’s Ministry Websites: We recommend Children’s Ministry Magazine by Group Publishing for their excellent articles. LifeWay Kids is a leading publisher for kids church lessons. We love the Children’s Church Curriculum from GO! Kidology is wonderful resource library and community for children’s pastors. Sermons4Kids shares amazing teaching material. The International Network of Children’s Ministry has excellent training. We also have a list of 100+ blogs about children’s ministry! Don’t miss Children’s Ministry Deals if you

Hope in a Heavenly Father (Kids Bible Lesson) for Father's Day

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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

Ascension of Jesus (Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11) Children’s Sermon

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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

God's Loves Everyone (Acts 11:1-18, John 13:31-35) Children's Sermon

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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

Children's Sermon (John 21:1-19) Jesus Forgives Peter

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Even the best Christians mess up, but Jesus is ready to forgive (and use them in His Service). This children’s message from John 21:1-19 teaches those lessons from Peter’s reinstatement. Print the PDF lesson and watch our video example below. Fore more teaching ideas, see our full Jesus Restores Peter Sunday School Lesson. Teaching Example Video — Jesus Forgives Peter Children’s Sermon Children’s Message (John 21:1-19) Jesus Forgives Peter / Miraculous Catch Fish Fry Breakfast and Forgiving

Children’s Ministry Statistics (2019) How do kids come to Christ?

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Update: We released a research on 2022 children’s ministry statistics with over 1200 ministry leaders responding. We surveyed 400 children’s ministry leaders and analyzed the latest research. Here’s what we learned. Jesus loves the little ones – that’s why we love to serve in children’s ministry. Every person (no matter their age) was created to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It’s the most pressing need in this life. It’s also the goal of everything we

Abingdon VBS 2019 "Whoosh"

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It’s a little late in the VBS planning, but if you still need curriculum for 2019 this is your chance. We just unboxed this year’s Vacation Bible School materials from Cokesbury and Abingdon Press. Don’t miss the official websites for Whoosh VBS and To Mars and Beyond Watch the videos below and leave me a comment sharing your first impressions. To Mars and Beyond VBS 2019 from Cokesbury Whoosh VBS 2019 from Abingdon Press The original give

15 Powerful Easter Songs for Kids

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Children need to hear the truth about the Resurrection of Jesus – These 15 worship songs for children will melt your heart as the kids sing the Gospel this Easter Sunday. Everyone knows music can have a lasting impact – especially when it helps kids learn about Jesus. As you can see from the video above, I’ve included classic hymns and modern praise favorites. This music will help kids celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and inspire

Jesus Anointed at Bethany (John 12:1-8) Children’s Sermon

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How much is Jesus worth to you? Is there anything too costly to lay at his feet? This children’s message from John 12:1-8 will show children that Jesus is the greatest treasure. Nothing compares to the value of HIM. All for Jesus: What is most valuable? Main Objective: On the surface, the story in this gospel lesson sounds a little strange. Why would you pour perfume over someone’s feet and wipe it up with your hair? The

God is Love (1 Corinthians 13) Lesson #21 in What is God like?

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AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 21 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 21: GOD IS LOVE Key Verse: “This is how God showed His love among us; He sent His One and Only Son into the world

Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3; 11-32) Children’s Sermon

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Will God stop loving me when I make bad choices? Will God’s patience ever run out? Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal son gives a radical answer in Luke 15. Our Father God runs after his lost children and welcomes their repentance with rewards not punishment. Download this children’s sermon to share that message with kids at your church this Sunday. Lost and Found; getting what we don’t deserve Main Objective: For young children, the “lost and found”

The Prodigal Son for Kids – Story Video, Lessons, Printables

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Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is an amazing story to teach kids about God’s love. Children can learn that God is a loving father and wants to welcome them back even when they do bad things. This page lists our lesson plans, craft activities, and coloring pages based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Lesson Plans for Kids on the Prodigal Son Sunday School Lesson – The Prodigal Son Preschool Lesson – The

LifeWay 2019 VBS "In the Wild"

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Take an look at the 2019 VBS theme from LifeWay called “In the Wild.” We made this short video unboxing of the Starter Kit and the Jump Start kit featured below. The giveaway on this post has ended and we’ve notified the winner via email. Thanks to everyone who left a comment with the great feedback!. VBS 2019 from LifeWay Theme Verse: But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the