“MINE!” This is one of the first words a young child will develop, and will bring a sense of pride in claiming ownership. Kids typically do not readily share what they have, and especially do not sacrifice their wants for the sake of others. This lesson focuses on the difference between pride and humility, and how pride damages our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are there things that are more or less important in Heaven’s eyes? Sometimes we think certain elements of life are not significant or don’t really make a difference. “Trivia” might seem to be unimportant details. But God has a plan in all things. No matter what, He is in control and has a plan. This lesson takes a peek … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As Christians, we know that our value is in much different things than what the world tends to judge as important. In daily life, we often struggle with what seems most critical, and this can lessen our hope and confuse our priorities. This lesson reminds us of what truly lasts in life, and what we can knowingly aim our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It seems like kids today have more and more: technology, opportunity, luxury…yet sometimes they wind up stressed and over-anxious. This devotional Bible study seeks to discuss and address some of the common stressors, and to guide students back to the peace that passes all understanding, found in Christ alone. Bible Focus: There are many things that tend to bring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that the Bible is God’s story. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: a picture or a copy of a popular children’s book or movie, an autobiography, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show kids a popular book or movie and ask, Who’s the main character in this? Are there … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that the Bible is God’s message to them. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: an important letter, card, or email that you received, a Bible Children’s Sermon Ask students, Have you ever received a letter in the mail from someone? Did you ever receive a card with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that the Bible is something we should pay attention to. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: a piece of junk mail or spam email, a Bible Children’s Sermon Excitedly show students the junk mail you received. Act excited that you received some mail. Then, act disappointed when … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids that the Bible reports the facts. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: a newspaper, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show students your newspaper and ask, How do people write the newspaper? (Pick one interesting story from the newspaper and talk about how the reporter wrote the story.) People … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on Noah and his sons to teach kids how to be gracious toward others when they make a mistake. Scripture: Genesis 9:20-23, 1 Peter 4:8 Love Covers a Multitude of Sins Object Lesson Supplies Needed: a blanket Children’s Sermon: Love Covers Sin and Forgives Others Ask students, do you know anyone who ever did something … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon about God giving Moses the Ten Commandments to teach kids how all of Scripture is directly inspired by the Lord. Scripture: Exodus 19-31 Needed: a notebook and something to write with Children’s Sermon (Summarize Exodus 19-31 with the following story.) Say, After God used Moses to bring the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We want to help children understand that peaceful protesters are doing important work to make the world a better place. Please copy, print, share in anyway that can encourage all the social change and justice for all! They are doing the work of God through speaking truth and seeking to end prejudice. These are part of our free everyday hero coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple Bible lesson to teach kids about the real unity that exists in Jesus Christ and how loving others is the key to ending racism. Download the teaching notes below. We’ve included crafts, game ideas, and other printable coloring pages to help you prepare and teach this important truth from God’s Word. As sinful creatures in a fallen … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about the Day of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit filled the early church with power. It’s based on Acts 2:1-12 where the disciples experience the miracle of Pentecost. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about Jesus High Priestly prayer for all believers. It’s based on John 17:1-17 where explained that Christians are in the world, but are different because the belong to his Kingdom. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Purpose: Use this children’s sermon on the Bible to teach kids Who wrote the Bible. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:16 Needed: a children’s storybook, a Bible Children’s Sermon Show kids your storybook, and ask, Can anyone tell me who wrote this storybook? Who’s the author? How do you think the author got the ideas to write this book? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids that we don’t need to be afraid of death. Needed: Drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils 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 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the unity we have in Christ. Needed: vegetable oil, vinegar, tablespoon, liquid dishwashing soap, jars with lids, balls or paper wads, “basketball hoops” Intro Game: If You… This game is similar to Upset the Fruits Basket. Students sit in a circle with one less chair than players. The person without … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach students about forgiving others. Needed: Bibles, To Forgive or Not to Forgive cards, writing or drawing paper, pencils, crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Saul the Persecutor Divide students into two teams. One team is the Christians, and the other team is the Persecutors. Choose one member of the Persecutors to be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to tell students how special they are in Christ. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: Taking Our Place Divide students into two teams for a game of Freeze Tag. Choose one team to be It, chasing the other team. Then, choose one student from the team being chased. They are “Jesus.” They cannot be tagged. They … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach about God’s sovereignty in giving His gifts . Needed: Bibles, cookies or other small prizes in paper bags Intro Game #1: 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 forward. They are the Prize … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids the importance of obeying the Lord above all others. Needed: Bibles, soft balls, paper wads Intro Game: Despite All Obstacles Set up an obstacle course with two mirror paths. Divide the students into two teams. One student from each team runs the obstacle course at a time while the other team … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the need to be honest with God. Needed: Bibles, a potato or other item for each student, coins, offering plate or basket Intro Game #1: Lie Detector This game is similar to Two Truths and a Lie. Tell students that you’re going to tell them a story about what happened … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach about Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Needed: a volunteer to play Peter (You can do this if you want.), flame relay cards Intro Game: The Spreading Flame Divide students into two or more teams. Print out or draw pictures of flames and place them at the opposite end of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the resurrection of Christ and our resurrection when He comes again. Needed: Bibles, balloons, a box, three signs saying “Sorry. He’s Not Here!”, cupcakes for each student with re-lighting candles in them Intro Game: Don’t Let it Fall! Gather students in a circle. As you toss a balloon up into … More Children’s Ministry Resources