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Everyone’s Welcome (Matthew 22:1-14) Children’s Sermon on the Parable of the Wedding Feast

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Download our free message notes and watch our Bible teaching example below as you prepare to share this children’s sermon in your congregation or Sunday School. “Everyone’s Invited” Children’s Sermon on the Parable of the Wedding Feast from Matthew 21:1-14 Main Objective: The main objective to note within this parable is that God invites us to reap the benefits of salvation, and all we have to do is accept that free gift. Sometimes we make excuses or

What’s in a Name? The Power of Words and God’s Word

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  Words carry a great deal of power. Names and specific words have so much meaning and connotation, and sometimes we forget or fail to recognize how significant these elements are. It is important for children to understand that what they say is important, and that names and words are important, too. Lesson focus: God gives us language as a special gift; words are significant and names are, as well. Passage: Proverbs 12:18; 16:24; Joshua 3:9, 8:34;

Lesson: On This Rock – Peter’s Confession of Christ

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to encourage kids to believe in Jesus for themselves. Needed: Bibles, a large rock, a church figurine or picture (I used a Christmas ornament of a church), playing cards, a tray of sand and a tray of rocks for each student, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Intro Activity: Christian Story Interview  Have students pair up and ask each other the following questions. They’ll then present their partner’s answers as a

Bible Lesson for Kids: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-14)

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 10, 2020. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonstration in the video playlist below. “Jesus is the Way” Home Sunday School Lesson on John

Lesson: John the Baptist is Born

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Luke wrote his gospel and about the obedience of Zechariah during the birth of John the Baptist. Needed: Clue hunt around the church, volunteers to play Zechariah and Elizabeth, Zechariah’s writing tablet, drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils, stapler or hole punch and string, optional craft foam Game: Christian Story Interview Have students pair up and ask each other the following questions. They’ll then present

Lesson: The Birth of Jesus

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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 you said when it gets to the end. The goal is to have the message stay as

Celebrate Jesus Crafts for Sunday School

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Rejoice in Jesus! Use these craft ideas to accompany your Sunday School lessons after the birth of Jesus. They were prepared with the story of Simeon and Anna in mind, but you could use them in a variety of teaching plans. Download the printable directions below, then watch our craft directions example video: Craft Ideas for Celebrating Jesus Presented at the Temple    The story of Simeon and Anna in the temple is one of hope, fulfillment,

Children's Sermon (Matthew 2:13-23) God is in Control Object Lesson

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Print this free children’s message and object lesson based on Matthew 2:13-23 then watch our teaching example below to prepare to share this kids sermon in your church or Sunday School. Children’s Message: Matthew 2:13-23 “A Tale of Two Babies” God is in Control No Matter What     Main Objective: The slaughter of the innocents is not exactly a cheery and simple story, but we don’t want to ignore it. It’s important to tackle tough topics with

Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 2) King Herod the (NOT) Great

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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 (NOT) Great / Jesus the True King Sunday School Lesson from Matthew 2 for Advent There are

“Jesus is the True King!” Craft Ideas for Sunday School

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Try these two simple craft ideas when your teaching about how Jesus is the true King. These are ideal for any lessons that mention King Herod or the coming of Jesus as the baby Messiah. The link below includes the compete craft directions and bonus printable coloring pages. Be sure to watch the video directions below. Crafts: King Herod the Great (NOT) Ideas for Celebrating Jesus as the True King Every now and then, it’s good to

The 10 Best Children’s Bibles for 2024

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What are the best Bibles for children? What suggestions for parents wanting to make Bible story bedtime a habit in their family? What are your top bedtime story Bibles for kids? Top 10 Picks for Best Children’s Bible This article is a guide to the best children’s Bibles. It discusses different Bible versions and features that are good for kids. There are many popular options, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and the NIV Adventure Bible for Kids. #1

Sunday School Lesson (Luke 17:11-17) Jesus Heals: Who Says Thanks?

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This free Sunday School lesson is based on Luke 17:11-17, when Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one returned to offer him thanks. Download the printable version below and watch the craft example video below. The link below includes the complete lesson plan, activities, craft instructions, and some bonus coloring pages. We even added the preschool version to make sure you’re ready for anything! About This Sunday School Lesson The story of Jesus healing the ten lepers

"Give Thanks – Say Thanks" Bible Craft Ideas

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Here are three simple crafts for your Sunday School class on the topic of saying thanks. They are based on the story in Luke 17:11-19 when Jesus healed 10 men with leprosy, but only one came back to offer his gratitude. Download our printable directions and watch our video instructions below. Jesus Healed 10 Lepers – Craft Ideas for Sunday School The story of the ten lepers is a great reminder that we need to express gratitude

Children's Sermon (Luke 17:11-17) Please Say Thank You

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Download our printable children’s message based on Luke 17:11-17, when Jesus healed 10 men with Leprosy. It’s a powerful reminder for kids (and adults in the congregation) that God wants us to show gratitude for all that he has done for us. Then watch the object lesson teaching video below so you’ll be prepared for this Sunday. About this Children’s Message / Pastor Appreciation? This teaching is all about the importance of mercy, gratitude, and appreciation. It

Cokesbury VBS 2020 "Knights of the North Castle"

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It’s time to find the right VBS 2020 theme for your church. This post takes a closer look at the Vacation Bible School program from Cokesbury titled, “Knights of the North Castle.” We’re excited to dig into this curriculum, but we would love to hear your ideas too. Leave a comment below or take our survey about your favorite themes 2020 VBS. Our First Impression: Cokebury is among the most trusted VBS publishers for good reason, this

Children's Sermon (Luke 13:10-17) Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

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Children’s Message: Does the Day Matter?Jesus Changes the Rules  Main Objective: Sometimes we get distracted and focused on the wrong things. In the life of Christ, there were many times when Jesus clashed with the church. This story highlights one of them, with the church leaders placing the emphasis on the wrong things and criticizing Jesus for doing something wonderful. The goal of this message is to communicate to kids that we want to love and serve

He Has Risen! (Luke 23-24) Sunday School Lesson for Easter

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Easter, to Christians, should be the most important celebration of the year. After all, Easter reminds us of what Jesus did and how He rose from the dead. It reminds us that God fulfilled His promises and sent a savior. Sometimes we go through the motions and forget why Easter is so significant. This lesson should help little ones understand the basics of God’s plan and prophetic conclusions, in order to help them appreciate the holiday beyond

God is Our Hope (Exodus 3:1-15) Lesson #15 in What is God Like?

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When you think about what you want your children to learn at church, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? We’ve all been there. With so much truth in the Bible where do we start? Why not start where the Bible starts. No, not necessarily creation, but GOD. Who is God? What is God like? What does God do? AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 15 of 42 in our

"Solomon Tells of Jesus Coming" Preschool Bible Lesson (Psalm 72)

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Lesson Title: Solomon Tells of Jesus Coming Bible Reference: Psalm 72:1-19 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: Whenever Israel asked for a king, God gave them one even though He knew that it wasn’t what they needed. One really good king was named Solomon. Solomon was blessed with great wisdom and wrote some of the book of Psalms. God told Solomon that a great king would come

Halloween (church event for the family)

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This Halloween event is designed to create a family-friendly, safe, fun environment where the kids can enjoy Halloween while learning that with God they do not need to be afraid!  Invitations: Give each family in your church an invitation in advance to celebrate Halloween at the church. Ask that each family dresses up as characters from their favorite Bible story. This event will have five different activity rooms and the families can rotate through these rooms as

Free Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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Find the right curriculum for your children’s ministry. These 100% free resources are perfect for kids’ church or any time you need a Bible study to teach children. Yoast Meta Keywords: kids ministry curriculum, elevate kids ministry curriculum, kids ministry curriculum the gospel, sample of kids ministry curriculum, children’s ministry curriculum kids ministry curriculum free children’s church curriculum children’s ministry curriculum free children’s church curriculum free free children’s ministry curriculum children’s church curriculum children ministry curriculum kids

Lesson: What We Love the Most (Luke 4:1-13)

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There are many ways that we might use (and/or abuse) the term “love” in today’s culture…we say we love God, sure…but we also love our families, or our favorite sports teams, or pizza! As we prepare for Easter and begin the Lenten season, we think about how much God loves us and we love Him. This lesson reminds us how reliable He is and reminds us that truly loving something means sacrifice and steadfast determination. Lesson focus:

Bible Buckets for Toys

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New years is a great way to organize and clean out things. I like to work through the classroom to see what can be cleaned up, thrown away, or organized. That’s where the toys come in. I don’t know about you, but when I teach classes, we are way too busy to play with toys. Don’t get me wrong, I try to make my lessons as hands-on as possible sometimes using toys to help make a point

Lesson: Why Did Jesus Come to Earth? (Luke 3:7-18)

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Today’s lesson attempts to answer the question, “Why did God send Jesus?” in a way that preschoolers can understand. Throughout the Christmas season we do a good job of teaching how Jesus come but that isn’t nearly as important as why He came. In Luke 3:7-18 Luke warns the people that Jesus is coming and that they should get ready. Today your class will get ready for Jesus to come and learn that He came to wipe