Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about the Wise Men to teach kids how they can give their own gifts to Jesus. Needed: gift box with mirror in it, flashlight, baby doll, candy, wrapping paper, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils Lesson Let’s review. So far, we’ve met Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptist’s parents. You remember that the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The 10 Commandments are important. Children need to understand the directions and rules God gives for life. That’s why it’s so important to teach the 10 Commandments for Kids. This page is the index for our new curriculum that takes a closer look at each of the commandments in a series we call “God’s Good Rules” “God’s Good Rules” Curriculum … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Christmas children’s sermon will help you teach about the Birth of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25. Download the printable sermon below and then watch the demonstration video as you prepare your object lesson and sermons about Christmas. Christmas Children’s Sermon (Matthew 1:18-25) Good News for Everyone: Object Lesson Message on the Birth of Jesus Main Objective: Christmas is full of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Sunday School lesson is based on the stories about Simeon and Anna from Luke 2:22-40. It shows the great joy that Jesus would bring to those who love God. Download the printable lesson plan below. It’s part of our new series “Heroes of the Christmas Story” (Celebrated and Lesser-Known) that shares the Biblical story of Christmas. Simeon and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 12th and final lesson in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that we can happily obey the Ten Commandments to show love to God and to our neighbors – because Jesus changes our hearts. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach children about how Jesus died for us to forgive us for our sins. Needed: Bibles, rotten food, candy bars, newspaper or other paper, Silly Putty or the following: food coloring, white glue, liquid starch (like Sta-Flo for laundry), measuring cups, sandwich baggies Intro Game: Taking Our Place Divide students into two teams … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids the seriousness of following Jesus. Needed: Bibles, a deck of game cards, a large rock, optional camping supplies, a blindfold Intro Game: Fast Reflexes Lay out a deck of game cards on a table, face up. The cards could be regular playing cards, UNO cards, Go Fish! cards, etc. Students gather … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Christmas children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the shepherds meeting baby Jesus and what they did afterward. Needed: Volunteer to play Shepherd Intro Game: Telephone Have students sit in a line or in a circle. You’ll whisper a message to the first student, and they’ll pass it on. See how close the message is to what … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible study for Children takes a different look at the story of the Wise Men in Matthew 2. It focuses on the wicked King Herod to show how Jesus was the true King. It’s part of our series Nativity Notables series. The printable lesson plan below includes the complete teaching notes, game, craft, and coloring pages. King Herod the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson on John the Baptist to teach children about repentance and sharing the good news about Jesus. Needed: good fruit and twigs or leaves Intro Game: Good Fruit Relay Divide students into two teams and have them line up at one side of the room. Give each team a bowl. At the other end of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #2 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Who’s Number One?” Lesson #2 in the God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In this Sunday School Lesson, children will see that Jesus has great power and deserves our faith. Download our printable lesson plan below to be ready to teach. We’ve included bonus learning activities to make your planning easier. The Centurion’s Faith: Luke 17:1-10 Bible Lesson for Kids Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate knowledge of the story … … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this Bible object lesson about Faith for your next children’s sermon. It’s based on Luke 17:1-5 where Jesus talks about the great power even faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. Download our printable message script and watch the teaching example video below. “What is Faith? Object Lesson” Children’s Sermon on Luke 17:1-5 and 2 Timothy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson #1 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Why We Have Rules” Lesson #1 in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We can hope in the Lord no matter what! Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: Blankets or sheets or beach towels, various objects Game: Up and Down Give the students blankets, sheets, or beach towels to hold between them. You can break the students into teams or have them complete the following challenges together. Bounce an object 5, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the importance of praying for other people. Needed: Bibles, soft balls or paper wads, two dice Intro Game: Despite All Obstacles Set up an obstacle course with two mirror paths. Divide the students into two teams. One student from each team runs the obstacle course at a time while … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about the life of Solomon to teach kids to be faithful to God their entire lives. Needed: Bibles, index cards (some with names of various gods written on them and some with “God” written on them), a piece of paper for each group of students with the basic scenario of the two women claiming … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson from the book of 1 Samuel to teach kids the power of the real God. Needed: Bibles, pictures of various gods pasted to boxes or paper bags and one bag with no picture but a snack or other prize inside Intro Game 1: What’s Under Box #? Before class, print out pictures of various … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this complete Sunday School lesson for kids based on Luke 14:25-35. The link below includes two coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and the Bible teaching plan. We make your ministry easy – so you can focus on the kids God is bringing to your class. This Gospel message can be somewhat challenging to communicate with children. Hating family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this free Sunday School lesson to teach kids the story of Jeremiah’s calling and how God wants to use them (even when they are kids). The link below includes the complete lesson plan, two coloring sheet options, and craft idea. Children sometimes develop a mindset that they are in a “waiting room” of sorts. “Young people are the future … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teach students how God saved the Israelites and how He saves us! Includes a teaching guide and 3 games. Needed: volunteer to play Moses (you can be Moses if you want), long stick for a staff, index cards with plagues written on them, flashlight, baby doll, basket, blanket Game: Wrapping Baby Moses Remind students of how Moses’ mother put him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free printable Sunday School lesson is based on the story of the Wise Men found in Matthew 2:1-13. It’s part of our new series “Heroes of the Christmas Story” (Celebrated and Lesser-Known) that shares the Biblical story of Christmas. The download below includes craft suggestions, worksheets, coloring page, and complete teaching guide. Wise Men Bring Gifts to Jesus Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Watch the video demonstration below and download our printable message script to share this children’s sermon in your church. It’s based on the passage in Luke 14 where Jesus warns about the high cost of discipleship. Teaching Example Video Children’s Message: Counting the Cost, the Meaning of Discipleship Main Objective: The main objective of this message is to communicate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How does God use bad things in our life for good? Includes a lesson, 2 games, a snack idea, and an optional service project. Needed: exercise cards, an old garment or item to represent Joseph’s coat, raw eggs, flour, baking soda, cookies Intro Game 1: Extreme Exercise Race Have students pair up and complete this race together. All the students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
