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The Power of Words (Proverbs 18:21) Sunday School Lesson

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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 Supply List:  Bibles, word puzzle and coloring page, markers/crayons, slips of paper with the Scriptures regarding words

Jericho March for Kids' Church

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We all know that God is a miracle-working God but have you ever paused to wonder why He performed so many miracles? I think one of the reasons why God would cause the sun to go backward or bring the walls of Jericho down is to show His people that nothing is impossible–if He is in the equation. As children’s pastors, we must teach kids about His miracles so they can see what He has already done

Noah Skit Part 2: The Flood

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This is the second in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This second part was written directly from Genesis 7 (NASB). This portion is about Noah, his family, and all of the animals entering the ark and the flood starts. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular paper sized props or a full-church performance with costumes and full-size

Noah Skit Part 3: The Flood Subsides

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This is the third in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This third part was written directly from Genesis 8 (NASB). This portion is about Noah, his family, and all of the animals are in the ark, living through the flood, and then leaving the ark. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular paper sized props or a

7 Creative Easter Egg Hunting Ideas (with a Surprise Twist)

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Looking for ideas to make your annual Easter egg hunt a bit more exciting? It’s hard to imagine that the prospect of an exciting church service, chocolate bunnies and jellybeans would need any help but just in case you were curious, we’ve got some twists you can add. From community-wide hunts to a family gathering, we’ve got something for everyone here in our list. Start with these seven Easter egg ideas. 1. Kids do the hiding! This

10 Commandments Worksheets – Download PDF

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This worksheet compares Jesus’ great commandments with the ten commandments for kids.. Both of them stress loving God and loving others. Children are also reminded that this is not a way of earning anything but a way to please God. Click here to download this printable as a PDF document. This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school level. Bibles and pencils are needed for each

Bible Lesson: Solomon Builds Temple and Prays (1 Kings 8:1-13)

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This lesson is an adaptation from the Gospel Project lesson on this Scripture passage.  When the temple was complete Solomon praised God before His people reminding them of His promises.  From the study of Solomon’s prayer after the completion of the temple, the students will discover that God keeps all His promises.  This lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted for your ministry’s needs. Bible Passage: 1 Kings 6-8Bible Story Title: Solomon Builds Temple and

Lord's Prayer Lesson #8 – Forgive Our Sins

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This free Bible lesson is part 8 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. God wants his people to know they are forgiven and freely grant forgiveness to other people. This lesson brings those themes out in ways that children will relate to their daily lives. You can find the other lessons in the 10 part Bible study by clicking here. Main idea: We forgive other people for the things they do that hurt us because God

Facebook Promos for Kids Ministry

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You have a good promotion idea–one that you are sure families will love but the day comes and goes and nada. Nobody or only a few people show up. You feel disappointed (and rightly so) but you quietly tuck away 200 goodie bags and keep going. After the event, families are disappointed and amazed that they didn’t know about it. (Despite the many bulletin and newsletter postings.) So where did your promotion go wrong? Perhaps you should

Bible Lesson: King Saul reveals his rebellious heart

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The following lesson is an adaptation of the Gospel Project Lesson for the study of Saul.  In the series titled Israel’s Kings another similar lesson about Saul is available for more resources on how to teach this lesson.  This lesson helps students discover that God delights in complete obedience. Bible Story: King Saul reveals his rebellious heart Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14; 14:18-48; 15:1-35 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade) Learning Context: Sunday

Bible Lesson: King Saul's Rebel Heart

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This lesson is a very familiar Bible story.  In this study students will discover that God delights in total obedience.  The lesson is prepared for older students and can be adapted to your ministry’s needs. Bible Story: King Saul: A rebel heart. Scripture: (1 Samuel 13:1-14; 14:18-48; 15:1-35) Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade) Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60 minutes Image Credits: Sweet Publishing and Distant Shores Media Supply

Bible Lesson: Gideon Responds to God's Call (Judges 6-8)

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As students continue a study in Judges they will discover how Gideon responds to God’s call.  They will learn that it is important to obey God and trust Him to help us do what He calls us to do.  The lesson was prepared for older students and can be adapted for your needs. Bible Passage: Judges 6-8 Bible Story Title: Gideon Responds to God’s Call Target Age Group:  Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60

7 Great Summer Things to Do with Ministry Volunteers

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At the appointed time each, (Sunday, Wednesday etc.) you and your team gather the small sheep and then entertain, teach and inspire them. (We all firmly hope!) When it’s all over, the glue tubes are confiscated, parents’ questions have all been answered, the last child leaves, you give one another a high five. In many ministries, this is about all the interaction volunteers have with one another outside the classroom setting. If this sounds like you and

7 Summer Outreach Ideas

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It’s that time of year! Time to get into the community and meet new people. This summer, try one of these seven outreaches or use them all and you may experience a surprising increase in attendance. Meet new families or build stronger ties with current ones with these fun summer outreaches. Host a puppet class. This outreach only takes a few hours! For the first hour, help amateur puppeteers make sock puppets. During the second hour, show

How Do You Response to God's Word?

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We live in a very fast-paced world. We are used to having it “our way” and get disturbed when it isn’t. We can go through a drive-thru for dinner, play games and watch movies on our phones, and talk to far away family and friends through our computers. For most of us in America, we can drive to our local Christian book store and have our choice of many different versions of the Bible. We can buy

Bible Lesson: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego

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This free lesson plan is based on Daniel chapter 3. It recounts the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and how God saved them from the fiery furnace. Please leave a comment below to offer your ideas & suggestions for improving this outline. You can also find a simple craft idea for this passage on the related preschool lesson. Learning Objectives: After this lesson, the children will demonstrate an understanding of the story by telling the story to a

Lesson: The Sword of the Spirit

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This is the 7th lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts and offer hints to other readers. How to Win Against Sin, Lesson Seven: The Sword of the

Bible Lesson: Finding Favor (Esther 1-2)

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The following lesson is the second in the series of Esther.  This lesson focuses on how Esther won the favor of everyone she was around.  Student will discover that God gives His favor to those who live a blameless life.  The format for the lesson is mostly teaching verse by verse and allowing students to examine what the Scriptures say as the teacher asks them questions that pertain to what was just read.  The lesson was prepared

Bible Lesson: Overview of Esther

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The following lesson is the beginning of a new series teaching through the Book of Esther.  The focus of this lesson is an overview of Esther introducing students to the main characters, places and themes.  It is a good opportunity to refresh students’ minds who the Jewish people are, God’s Covenant with His people and why the Jews are living in Persia.  This lesson was prepared for older students and can easily be adapted for your ministry

7 Things Not to Do When Teaching a Large Group of Kids

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Teaching a large group of children can be intimidating, but it is such an awesome opportunity. When preparing, here are seven things that you should NOT do when trying to engage a large group of kids. Thou shalt not… 1. Hide behind book/paper. If you have a paper or book in between you and the audience, you are setting up an automatic barrier.  It feels safer, sometimes, to have something to hide behind or to have something

Bible Lesson: A Worthy Walk (Ephesians 4)

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This is the fourth lesson from the Book of Ephesians.  Students will discover that believers are called to a worthy walk.  They will learn what a worthy walk of a believer looks like.  The lesson is prepared with older students in mind. Learning Goal: Students will learn from Ephesians 4 what makes a believer’s walk worthy before the Lord. Bible Passage:  Ephesians 4 Bible Story Title: A Worthy Walk Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.)

Bible Lesson: Solomon's Requst

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This lesson plan is designed to teach children about how Solomon became so wise. According to the Bible, he made this one request from God for understanding. This pleased the LORD and demonstrates the spiritual importance of seeking wisdom. Like all our resources, this Bible lesson is 100% free to use in your ministry. Leave a comment below to offer your own suggestions to help other readers. Gospel Connection: Wisdom is a major theme in the Bible

Christmas Lesson for Preteens "God is With Us"

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**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net Reaching preteens can be tough. Here’s some help. This is a great Christmas lesson that is sure to impact the preteens in your ministry. It’s fun, experiential and adaptable to any ministry setting. Preteens will dig into the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy! IMMANUEL – GOD IS WITH US LUKE 2:1–20, 24:13–35 OPENING GROUP ACTIVITY What’s Inside? Divide everyone into 3-5 teams. Have a half dozen (or more)

"The Way of the Righteous" Psalm 1:5,6 Coloring Page

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This is the 7th and final page in our free Psalm One Coloring Book. For this final sheet, Mandy wrote the text of the final two verses around the image of a leaf. This is a powerful reminder and a summary of all that came before in the Psalm. “For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” (Psalm 1:6 ESV) Download all 8-pages in one PDF document (1 MB) or edit for yourself