Lesson Title: Bonfire Preschool Lesson Ideas (Luke 5:1-11) Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: As the weather gets colder it’s time to enjoy bonfires. This lesson brings the bonfire to your classroom. You will imagine that you are sitting around a campfire on the beach when Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul says “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (ESV) Let those words sink in for a minute. What does it mean to know nothing except Jesus Christ? Take just a minute to stop and take inventory of your thoughts for the last 60 seconds. If we’re honest, most … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a place in the work of God’s Kingdom. In this lesson on service, children will learn how Jesus served his disciples and included them in his mission. This Sunday School lesson is based on Matthew 4:12-22. The printable PDF below includes all the lesson plan, coloring page, worksheets, and activities described on this page. Leave a comment to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Years ago I had a new volunteer named Hein. He was a young, married man without kids. He had never taught preschoolers, but he was willing to learn. His first week he was scheduled with a veteran teacher. But, that morning I got a call from the teacher. She had a sick kid and wasn’t coming. I grabbed an extra … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: God Saves Baby Moses Scripture: Exodus 1-2:10 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Bibles, story sequence sheets, construction paper, glue, scissors Optional: Baby Moses Dot-To-Dot Printable Lesson Opening Ask: What are some examples of times you’ve needed protection? Ask: Who or what protected you? Say: Our main point for our lesson today is: “we can trust God to protect us.” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Smell Bible Reference: Ephesians 5:2; Genesis 1:28-31; Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In our culture, winning is highly prized and success is measured by performance. Again and again, though, the Bible gives quite different definitions of victory and achievement. Remind students in this lesson that our triumph is in Christ alone. Lesson focus: Though we can become competitive and weigh our success on what others do, the Bible emphasizes that the grace … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever skipped ahead to the end of a book just to see how it ends? Do you often wonder what God could possibly have in mind when certain things happen? This lesson provides a quick challenge to illustrate our limited view and God’s big picture. Younger students may not be too occupied with the future, and may not … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of lessons from Proverbs. This lesson focuses on the tongue and the power of our words to bring life and death. Students will discover that we need God to use our tongues wisely. Bible Passage: (Selected Scriptures)Bible Story Title: Proverbs-The Power of WordsTarget Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.)Target Time Frame: 60 MinutesOriginal Teaching Context: Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 10 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: God is worthy of all praise. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Exodus 15:1-20, and Job 36:22-24. Gather: Bible; dry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan is about Jesus calling his first disciples. It’s designed for a younger age group, even preschoolers, but could be modified for any learning context. Please leave your comments below to offer your suggestions and help other readers. Lesson Title: Fishers of Men Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues teaching students the methods of inductive Bible study with Jonah 3-4. The students will have four lessons discovering ways to study the Word of God deeper for themselves enabling them to study their Bibles on their own. Our class is recently promoted 4th and 5th grade (9 and 10 years old). This lesson is an adaptation from … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was created for my class of newly promoted 4th & 5th graders. I adapted this lesson from the Discipleland curriculum provided by our church that is geared for older students. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students how to study the Bible for themselves. This lesson teaches them to look at the big picture of Jonah … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This an adaptation to an earlier lesson submitted about this chapter. This lesson has additional resources to help teach this lesson. It was used in an older elementary class. It is only a guide to be used as a tool to give you ideas as you teach your students. Bible Story: Daniel 7 Saints are the winning team Scripture: Daniel 7 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first lesson plan in our series titled, “Toddlers Knowing God.” Each of these studies help children age 18-24 months better understand the character & nature of God. Click here to see the main index for these Bible lessons. This particular lesson is based on Psalm 23 and John 10. In very simple language, it shows how God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego focuses on the importance of knowing and obeying God’s Word without compromise. Students will be challenged to examine their lives to see how much of their daily choices are made in obedience to God’s Word or not. It is only a suggested guide to help you get ideas on how to present … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson can be utilized at any time of the year because children repeatedly need to hear that God is near. It was created because my own children had seen visual representations of Jesus rising from the dead and had made assumptions that He was now gone. In their young minds, when He was lifted up, He was present in Heaven, but not on this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Once the pictures are drawn and the lesson is over, the children of your ministry will be looking for something to do. Keep busy hands out of mischief by having activities for Sunday School read-to-go whenever you need them. Activities for children don’t have to be expensive, but they should engage the young learner’s senses. These Sunday School activities for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson is taken from Daniel 10 and teaches students that there is a battle in the unseen world. The battle is won through prayer. The lesson was prepared for older students but is adaptable to other ministry needs. Bible Story: Daniel’s Vision of a Man Scripture: Daniel 10 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print this Back to School lesson for Sunday School to help prepare them for the first day of school! Going back-to-school is an exciting and challenging time for kids. They can make new friends, adjust to new teachers, and get back to a more structured lifestyle. It can also be a time of testing for their faith. This free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the friendship of David and Saul’s son, Jonathan. Use this material in your children’s church. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. We’ve tried to include enough activities to allow some choice in your lesson planning. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan teaches is based on the story of Daniel in the Lion’s den. God can rescue from any terrible situation. This lesson also deals with the character of Daniel and his example of being trustworthy. God rewarded Daniel by delivering him when he was falsely accused. Students will learn that a trustworthy life comes from walking faithfully with God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about the humbling of King Nebuchadnezzar from Daniel chapter 4. The powerful king has a disturbing dream about a tree and then God teachers him humility. The students will discover that a life that pleases God requires a humble heart. The lesson was prepared for older students and can be adapted for younger students. This is only … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There are many opinions out there when it comes to the issue of ministering to children with special needs. This is not my area of expertise. However, it is an important issue that our children’s ministries must address. Like most things, I agree with the perspectives of some of these blogs more than others, and I trust the authors of … More Children’s Ministry Resources