This free Bible lesson is based on John 2:13-22 when Jesus cleared the temple of the merchants. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 3rd Sunday in Lent, Gospel Reading – John 2:13-22. Opening Activity – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 9:2-9 when Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – Transfiguration Sunday, Gospel Reading – Mark 9:2-9. Opening Activity – … 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
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:9-15 when, just after Jesus is baptized, He goes into the wilderness and is tempted by Satan, then reemerges to proclaim the good news. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:29-39 when Jesus first begins to heal the sick. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 5th Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading – Mark 1:29-39. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:21-28 when Jesus, just after calling His disciples, taught in the synagogue. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 4th Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:14-20 when Jesus begins to call His disciples. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading – Mark 1:14-20. Opening Activity … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 1:43-51 when Jesus begins calling his disciples. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading – John 1:43-51. Lesson Introduction Game … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There is a lot in today’s world that competes for attention and time with kids (and adults!). We are occupied (sometimes overly so) with practices, work, homework, lessons, meetings, scheduling… not to mention the essential and mandatory time needed for shopping, playing, and watching TV. With this in mind, it can be easy to grow wrapped up in our own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The children in my Preschool/Kindergarten class are learning how to read and write. They are interested in learning how to spell different words and writing things for themselves while we are doing projects. They’re eyes light up when they recognize how to spell, write, or read certain words. What better word to know how to spell than the name of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do your kids sing the song B-I-B-L-E? I know my preschool/kindergarten class love to sing that song. Most of them are learning how to read and write and want to know how to spell things around them. Singing the song is a good thing, but I wanted to take it a step further. Download printable worksheet Download answer key I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:4-11 when God descends like a dove, and calls Jesus ‘His Beloved’. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 1st Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 1:10-18 that tell of the significance of the birth of Jesus, God in the flesh.. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. The Word Became Flesh Sunday School Lesson from John 1:10-18 If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the eighth in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Eight: The Story of the Good Neighbor Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven show sacrificial kindness and mercy to everyone, including their enemies. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 15:12-17, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 2:22-40 where Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him to God. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 1st Sunday after Christmas, Gospel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During Advent, it is easy to grow busy and caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season and celebration of Christ’s birth. In this day and age, though, there seems to emerge a great deal of “tip-toe” behavior. People in public often avoid explicitly saying “Merry Christmas” and opt for the more generic and “safe” greeting of “Happy Holidays.” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 1:26-38 where the Angel Gabriel visits Mary to tell her of her upcoming pregnancy and birth with God’s Son Jesus. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 1:6-8, 19-28 where John the Baptist is questioned about his identity and purpose. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 3rd Sunday in Advent, Gospel Reading – John 1:6-8, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:1-8 where John the Baptist prepares the people for Jesus. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 2nd Sunday in Advent, Gospel Reading – Mark 1:1-8. Opening Activity … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Few kids do not grow eagerly excited at Christmastime. Who doesn’t look forward to new toys, flashing lights, and festive family gatherings? But why is Christmas so important, and what do we celebrate at Advent? This lesson focuses on the hope and waiting of the first Christmas, and how it relates to hopeful anticipation of Christ’s Second Coming, as well. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
3As we begin to prepare our hearts for the Advent Season, this lesson models how all Bible stories, Old and New Testament alike, point to the Savior. The activities and emphasis here take the story of Baby Moses and his miraculous rescue, but add a slight twist by drawing comparisons to the birth and first days of Jesus. Lesson focus: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 25:31-46 where Jesus describes the separation of sheep and goats. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 Sunday School Lesson Lesson Introduction & Opening Activity: The Least of These – What’s the Word? Supplies – small container, paper, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 25:14-30 where Jesus tells ‘The Parable of the Talents”. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year A – 23rd Sunday After Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Matthew 25:14-30. Opening Activity – Well … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you want to change someone’s perspective, teach them how to be thankful. It’s not just good advice for shaping a positive attitude but it is something the bible instructs us to do. You will find dozens and dozens of verses about the benefits of thankfulness but one of my favorites is in the New Testament. Colossians 3:15-17 says, “And … More Children’s Ministry Resources