This lesson emphasizes placing our hope and peace in what is far beyond ourselves…God has put a sense of “eternity in our hearts,” yet we often drown that out with our busy-ness and noise. Using inspiration from books and stories, children will be stirred to recall that they are made for more than just earthly delight. Note: This lesson can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The details of Christ’s birth are well-known, celebrated, acted out, and cherished, especially throughout the Advent season. But what about the events leading up to the Nativity? And what of one who came before Jesus, “unworthy to untie his sandals”? This lesson is a tale of two Zechariahs: first taking a peek back at the Messianic prophet of the Old … 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 lesson is another in a series from Proverbs that our entire church is doing. The lesson was prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 5-10. This lesson focuses on how the path of pride leads to destruction and the path of humility leads to wisdom. Bible Passage: Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 29:23, Daniel 4 Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Two Paths: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is from a Proverbs series our entire church is studying. The lesson was used for a small group of children ranging from 6-10. The children discover that we can have an attitude of generous giving when we remember that God has given us everything. Bible Story Title: Proverbs-God gives us everything Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 10:22 and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s back to school time! Time for kids to hunker down and learn–and not just at school but in bible class too. What a great time to present kids some important bible principles and lessons! Break out these object lessons for back to school and get kids excited about returning to the classroom. All you need are a few visual … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the book of Micah. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration shows a young boy gathering sheep in a pin. There are two Bible verses included in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Eight: The True Vine Main idea: Jesus helps us to grow when we stay connected to him. Series: This study is part of a 8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-19, and Hebrews 12:7-12. Gather: Bible; dry erase markers … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Evangelism isn’t just for grownups—it is for kids too! Our big God wants to use each person’s experiences to turn others hearts to Jesus. As teachers and pastors, we have a mandate to tap into a child’s boldness and desire to share the good news with his friends and family. That means that you and I must teach evangelism regularly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was adapted for a small group of children ranging in ages from 6-11. The lesson is an overview of the Book of Amos. The students discover that although Amos’ message was very bad news to God’s people because of their wickedness they would be punished. If they were to seek the Lord and live they would be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 7 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. God wants to satisfy the needs of his children, that’s why we are taught to pray for “our daily bread.” Click here to see the other parts in this 10 lesson plan unit. We value your input to make these lessons more helpful for other readers, leave a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Halloween is a great time of year to deal with common issues about fear and spookiness. Even if we didn’t have Jason and Freddy movies, kids would still have to deal with those natural fears that come with growing up. Remember fearing what’s under the bed or in the closet? Add our modern culture’s love for gore and horror and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for some other sweet ways to share the gospel? If you’ve got a bottle of chocolate syrup and a few other items, you’ve got all you need to teach an awesome lesson about God’s love and grace. For this object lesson, I suggest using verses like Chocolate milk object lesson #1 Supplies you’ll need: Tall, clear glass, milk, chocolate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Got a handful of colorful candy or maybe a few boxes left over from a recent holiday? Perhaps leftovers aren’t the best choice but you can find different colored candies at the dollar store or your favorite department store for a couple of dollars. Dump those candy pieces into clear bowls and use them for the Lord! Kids love sweet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was used for older elementary students. The students will be studying Philippians and Ephesians in the following weeks. Click here to see the first lesson in the series. The purpose in each of the lessons will be to help them learn and implement a personal daily time with God in His Word. This was an adaptation for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the process of introducing students to inductive Bible study. As the students study Philemon they will combine 2 steps (overview, closer look). Click here to see the next lesson on the book of Philemon. (Personal note: Due to ministry changes at my church and lack of teachers I have a combined class of newly promoted 4th & … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first lesson for my class as they start a new school year. The focus of the lesson is to encourage and help students to be excited to study God’s Word. The lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted as needed for your ministry needs. Bible Story: God’s Word is Alive! Scripture: Selected Scriptures Below … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You might not think that a banana split has a spiritual side but I have found that it does! I take inspiration from Jesus’ example – I think everyday objects make great teaching tools. About ten summers ago, some volunteers helped me come up with this idea. We advertised it as the community’s largest banana split and invited kids to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
From the life of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 students will learn that God will humble those who are filled with pride. This lesson was originally presented to older children and teaches them to protect their hearts from pride by choosing to praise God for all things. The lesson is only a guide and may be adapted to the needs of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page calendar for February will help children learn their months and number the days. Click here to see all the months in our calendar. The illustration shows a young girl with paper heart shapes and has the following peom: Father thank you for this month, The shortest of the year. Teach us now to love each one, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson reveals the extent of Manasseh’s wickedness. Yet once again, we see God’s mercy when a wicked sinner repents. The students will discover that because of God’s great mercy. He forgives all sins when a person repents and turns to Him. This Bible study is only a guide. Be sure to modify the lesson to the needs of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In the divided kingdom, none of the northern kings were recorded as righteous in God’s eyes. They were all wicked and led their people to sin. Ahab is usually taught when covering the study of God’s prophet Elijah. From this lesson about Ahab students discover that God’s word reveals His truth and instructs people how to live a life that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a Sunday school lesson about being a righteous “tree planted.” The children learn about what a righteous person is and how they need to feed on the Word of God to grow strong in the Lord. It can be followed up by an activity where the children plant tree seeds. Bible Passage: Psalm 1 Target Age: K- 6th … 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