This Bible lesson will teach children about the spiritual discipline of evangelism. Sometimes we forget that children can speak God’s truth, even better than grown-ups. (See Matthew 21:16) Telling others about Jesus is also a key for kids to grow in their own faith. Spiritual disciplines are just a fancy way to say “spiritual exercise.” That means something we can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter lesson was created to focus on the importance of the resurrection and reviews what the students have learned from studying the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted to the needs of your ministry. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the resurrection is vitally important in sharing the Good News. Optional Activities: You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the Book of Acts. The lesson covers Paul’s farewell to believers as he heads toward Jerusalem and the story of Eutychus following to his death during Paul’s late night preaching. From Paul’s life the students will be challenged to live a trustworthy life before others. The lesson was prepared for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson combines the Jerusalem council, Barnabas and Paul’s disagreement and Paul’s call to Macedonia. The focus on the lesson is how the Holy Spirit resolves conflict and directs believers in the way they should go. This Bible study was prepared for older elementary students and is only a guide to help you teach your students. Please adapt to the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We want to help you teach kids about Lent. Download our coloring pages, lesson plans, and activities for Lent. Use them in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. More topics when covering the Lenton season lent lesson plans lent activities for sunday school lent sunday school lessons lent activities for kids lent activities for children lent for children lent lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple lesson plan was prepared for our Pirate Theme night at church on a Wednesday evening. It could be useful for any children’s church or Sunday School lesson. I’ve included a few hints below, but would love to hear your ideas too. Simply leave a comment below to make suggestions for other readers. Downloads: PowerPoint Presentation (right-click to download) PDF … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 14 and covers the events in the Garden of Gethsemane. Preschoolers will know Jesus was fully … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings. The lesson covers the reign of King Ahaz over the Southern Kingdom. Students will see how sin affects others. Many people in Ahaz’s kingdom suffered as a result of his idolatry and rebellion against God. Students will learn that individuals are responsible before God and their sin affects others. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson plan with your older elementary Sunday School class. This lesson continues the study of the Book of Daniel and covers his vision of a ram and goat. Students will discover what God prophesied many years in advance came true exactly as He said they would. He can be trusted with our futures because He is the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan explains what it means when the Bible says, “honor your father.” It’s designed for children’s church or Sunday school and would be a perfect lesson to use on Father’s Day. The basic version of this lesson makes it easy to teach with very little preparation or outside materials. We’ve also suggested more activities so you can expand … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from Mark 9:2-10 where Jesus is transfigured before his disciples. This reveals His true form from eternity past and confirms his divinity. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. Every place that Paul traveled the Holy Spirit warned him that prison and hardships were facing him. Paul perseveres in the mission of sharing the Good News because he is enabled by the Holy Spirit to do the work he has been called to do. Students will learn that believers who obey … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the Journey through Acts as Paul and Silas continue on their missionary journey into Macedonia. This lesson encourages believers that the Holy Spirit enables them to praise God during difficult times. The lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted for other ministry opportunities. The lesson is only a guide to help prepare to teach … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Sunday School lesson is the next in the series from the Book of Acts. Paul decides to visit the believers from their first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas part company over a disagreement whether to take John Mark with them. Paul chooses Silas and begins his second missionary journey. This lesson teaches students that the Holy Spirit guides … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan continues our series about the Kings of Israel. It continues the story of Solomon where he turns away from God and worships the false gods of his many pagan wives. This Bible story is a warning to all of us the danger of disobedience. Even this wise man was deceived by his own sin. It should remind us how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple coloring page when teaching kids about the time change with Daylight Savings time. The picture shows several children, both girls & boys, changing the time on clocks. The caption says, “Wind these clocks in Spring and Fall, daylight savings time for us all.” Directions: Simply click the preview image to the right to download this free coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a preschool lesson plan dealing with the temptation of Jesus from Mark 1:12-13. It teaches how Christ was a real human who had to fight against sin just like we do. It also shows that He overcame the devil and can empower us to do the same. Even younger children need to understand these central truths about the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is taken from the story of God revealing to Cornelius a Gentile and to Peter a Jew, His plan to remove barriers that separated Jews and Gentiles. Students will learn how God began to guide Peter to understand His plan to allow Gentiles to receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Even though Peter doesn’t fully understand he … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School lesson for children teaches about the events in Acts 8. After a period of success and rapid growth, persecution breaks out against the early church in Jerusalem. God uses these hard times to spread the Gospel to the surrounding region and eventually to all the world. This Bible lesson about the early church would also work well … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s lesson is adaptable for Sunday School or Children’s Church services. It was prepared with a broad range of children in mind. The point of this lesson it to emphasize the truth that the Father once again spoke His approval for Jesus, His Son, and His desire for people to pay attention to what He says. Bible Story: Jesus is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This kids Bible lesson is based on the story from Acts 1 where the Apostles see Jesus ascend to Heaven. This lesson plan was first taught in children’s Sunday School but could be modified for children’s church. Be sure to note the links at the end of this lesson for even more learning activities that go along with this passage. Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was first prepared for a 4th Grade Sunday School Class (ages 10-11), but you can easily adapt it for younger students or Children’s Church. This year, our Children’s Ministry began using a new curriculum (Discipleland). The lessons for our fourth grade class covers the Book of Acts for the entire year. This lesson plan was inspired by my … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson about the betrayal and arrest of our Savior helps children see that knowing what His friend would do Jesus treated Judas respectfully and honestly. This lesson also teaches the children how to piece together the entire incident by using all the details from the four gospels. It’s a good idea to talk to the children about the fact … More Children’s Ministry Resources