This object lesson is all about getting free. If you have a set of keys, that’s all you need to teach children that sometimes, praise and worship can set us free! One of the most amazing true stories about freedom comes is memorialized in the Book of Acts, Chapter 16. Let’s check it out! After they (Paul and Silas) had … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the biggest questions we ask God is, “Can you hear me?” No matter how old we get, it’s a nagging question we all have from time to time. The enemy would have us believe that God doesn’t hear us, that He gets tired of us, that we’ve gotten too far from that He can’t hear you. Yeah, that’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays—probably because I come from a military family. Something about seeing the national flag flying high that makes my heart sing! As I get older, I can see how valuable freedom is but there is a greater freedom than the kind our founders and veterans have afforded us. It’s freedom in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bitterness isn’t just for grown-ups. These dangerous seeds can spring up in childhood too and once they grow, it can affect their entire lives. Teach kids about bitterness–what it means, how it affects them and how they can defeat it. Remember, it’s not a teach once and its’ done kind of issue. Revisit and confront bitterness regularly and you’ll help … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God’s Word has is full of assurances that He will provide for us! He fills of our needs from physical to spiritual to emotional. That’s the truth! Although our Heavenly Father is aware of what needs we face and will face but He wants us to bring those needs to Him. What would happen if we taught our kids to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” That’s what Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:16. I love this verse because it’s such a powerful motivator for kids who want to serve God. When you break it down, it’s a three-part series, let … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a way to teach children the value of Jesus’ sacrifice? No way this subject is a one-time and your done lesson. Even us grown ups could use the occasional reminder. Jesus has paid the price but it is crucial that we take personal responsibility for our sin. Maybe this Blank Check Object Lesson will help! Indeed, I count … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Unlike other books and bestsellers, God’s word–the Bible has an effect on us that can’t be measured accurately. There’s just something about knowing what God thinks, how He looks at things that changes lives. A person may have a favorite book, kids often do but when that child is in trouble or afraid, the word of their favorite book probably … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids have a lot to distraction them from God. Video games, school, home life are just a few of those common distractions. Actually, in some cases, kids have even more distractions than adults. God’s gives us instruction about staying focused and keeping God first. I use the following verse for teaching this object lesson. Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of my very favorite verses is Luke 7:47, “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” I know for a fact I’ve been forgiven much. What about you, kids? Have you been forgiven much or just a little? Let’s talk about that! I have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Why isn’t God hearing my prayers, Miss Monica?” That’s a question one of my kids asked me recently. Where to begin? I totally understood what my children’s church member was asking me. I had been there too. Sure, there are many reasons why a prayer can be hindered. Some of those top prayer-crushers are “asking amiss” and “having no faith” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Temptation is a trap that leads us to sin! The bible tells us in 2 Timothy 2:26, “and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.“ However, we don’t have to walk into those traps–most of the time, if not all of them, it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mark 1:3 gives us the mission of John the Baptist. “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming! Clear the road for him!” How amazing to go before the Lord and tell people to get ready for him to come through! Teach kids that they can be like John the Baptist–they can help … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mother’s Day is upon us! What an awesome time to honor to the mothers in our church. You’ll probably be busy leading crafts and wrapping gifts to send home with the kids but don’t forget the lesson. Usually, on major holidays, I do spend a lot of time crafting with our groups but I always take a little time to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Ready for another cool object lesson? With Passover and Easter so close it is a great time to teach kids about the weight of sin and how it affects the soul. Kids hear us say, “Jesus saves us,” but do they know from what? This balloon object lesson is ideal for demonstrating how sin weighs down the soul and how … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a variation on an old object lesson I taught. This teaching shows kids that only Christ can carry their sins. It’s especially effective for teaching when talking about what happened on the cross. You’ll have to gather a few supplies but you’ll love this object lesson so much that you should probably record it so you can show it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The New Testament features more than one parable about talents but this particular lesson focuses on talents being gifts. It may be a while before the children in your class or church step into ministry but it’s never too early to start thinking about how to use those God-given talents for kingdom service. This object lesson begins with these verses: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Seen any music videos recently or tuned into the Disney Channel after dark? If so you might feel as if you’ve stepped into an alternate universe where purity, even amongst our children, is no longer a welcomed value. I won’t hop on my soapbox today and expound on the dangerous path our culture has taken but I don’t mind encouraging … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the most “fun” collection of verses in the bible is Matthew 22:37-39. You know how it goes, “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” In the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Forget super heroes! Once kids discover what God can do, they’ll realize that they are “super” too–thanks to Him. Looking for an object lesson that will teach kids that God can and will enable us to do things we never thought we could? This one will do the trick! All you need is a yardstick, ruler or measuring tape and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids need to know that God can see what our hearts look like and our lives. In our culture, there’s a lot of emphasis placed on what we look like but that’s now how God operates and we shouldn’t either. Proverbs 27:19 says, “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” It’s not our reflection that displays … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple object lesson to teach kids about giving praise to the Lord. It’s based on 1 Chronicles 16:23 and could be a lot of fun in Sunday School, Kids Church, or the Ministry Moment at your church. Suggested Object Lesson Props: Old Time Radio, Toy Microphones, Bible to Read the Key Verses “Sing to the Lord” Object … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is no secret that kids tend to have a short-sighted and egotistical view of things, easily impatient and frustrated when results do not immediately appear. We encourage verbal gratitude at Thanksgiving time and for gifts, but do not always extend that attitude to daily life. Young and older children (and even adults!) can often use an extra little reminder … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever snapped a selfie wearing a fingerstache? A fingerstache is a moustache drawing on the pointer finger that a person can use to pretend he has a moustache. It’s a playful temporary “tattoo” that was made popular a few years when it began showing up on different social media sites. I love the fingerstache—it’s a playful ice breaker … More Children’s Ministry Resources