Drag out that extra strand of Christmas lights — it’s an object lesson! While there are tons of teaching opportunities for presenting the Nativity story there are other topics you can teach too . One of those is the subject of church unity. Kids and teens can help encourage unity and solidarity in the church […]
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Christmas Object Lesson: The Nativity Scene
Using a nativity scene for Christmas lesson is a no-brainer but if you want to present a new twist on your teaching, I’ve got some ideas to share with you. By presenting your teaching in this visual, interactive manner, you will engage kids in a way that will keep them interested in learning more about […]
Christmas Object Lesson: The Gift in a Gift
Want to bring some excitement to your holiday curriculum? You can’t go wrong with this Christmas object lesson. The idea is to teach kids that God’s gift—His son, Jesus. He is truly the gift that keeps giving. By presenting the “gift in a gift” you will demonstrate how people who love Jesus can share him […]
Christmas Object Lesson: The Christmas Star Ornament
Purchase an inexpensive Christmas star ornament and test it to make sure it works properly. It should light up and be seen easily by the class. With this decoration, you have a Christmas object lesson that will help tell the story of the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-2. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in […]
Christmas Object Lesson: The Wrapping Paper
With all the festive wrapping paper, bows, bags and boxes, it is easy to forget that Christmas is not about the gifts we receive from a store. The best gift is the gift from God—His precious son, Jesus Christ. For children, this important message can get lost amongst the electronics, board games and baby dolls. […]
Christmas Object Lesson: The Christmas Card
This time of year it is a tradition to send Christmas greetings with Christmas cards. Some cards feature family photos, play music or tell a funny story. Whichever Christmas card your family chooses to send the message is clear — the card is a way to express your holiday greetings. Grab a few of your […]
Christmas Object Lesson: The Stocking Stuffer
Looking for a way to teach children about the intangible gifts of God, like peace, love, gentleness and kindness? This Christmas object lesson—the stocking stuffer makes it easy. Remind kids how precious and important the fruits of the Spirit, that they should want these gifts more than anything they get in their stocking or under […]
4 Christmas Object Lessons
In my ministry, Christmas lasts the entire month of December; it’s not a single date on the calendar. As Christians, we should always keep Christmas close to our hearts and that’s not a problem for me. (I truly am a kid at heart.) Like many of you, I like to mix in a few extra […]
Christmas Object Lessons for Children’s Church
If you didn’t know it was Christmas, you would if you visited kids’ church. Children are excited and ready for the big Christmas Day reveal. Between the heightened levels of excitement, sugary treats and Christmas parties it is no wonder kids don’t float near the ceiling! Teachers may find teaching children’s church challenging during these […]
Easy Christmas Light Object Lesson: Missing a Light
Twinkling holiday lights makes the season bright and they are an eye-catching item to use for an object lesson. If you have access to a safe strand of lights (with no kinks or breaks in the cord) you have everything you need to share a powerful visual lesson with your kids’ ministry group. You can […]
Advent Sunday School Lesson (Luke 2:8-20) The Bethlehem Shepherds
Use this Sunday School lesson leading up to Christmas to share the story of the Bethlehem Shepherds with the children in your church. The download below includes the complete lesson plan, game ideas, craft suggestions, and coloring pages. It’s ready to print and kick start your Advent Sunday School lesson. Advent Lesson on the Bethlehem […]
Advent Sunday School Lesson: Elizabeth & the Birth of John the Baptist
Download this Sunday school lesson to help children at your church learn more about the story of Elizabeth. Download the printable lesson plan below. Advent Lesson on Elizabeth & the Birth of John the Baptist” Sunday School Lesson from Luke Chapter 1 In Nativity Noteworthies: Heroes of the Christmas Story (Celebrated and Lesser-Known) There are […]
Children’s Sermon (Matthew 24:36-44) Be Prepared Object Lesson
This children’s message from Matthew 24:36-44 will show kids how the Advent Season is a way to “be prepared” for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Download the printable children’s sermon below and then watch the video as you prepare to share this Bible object lesson at your church. “Be Prepared: Advent and the Second […]
Children’s Sermon (Luke 23:33-43) Object Lesson on Jesus the Greatest Gift
Use this children’s sermon object lesson for Luke 23:33-43. It marks the end of the church calendar and the final Gospel reading before the start of the advent season. Download the printable message script below and then watch the teaching example video as you prepare your message. We’ve included some bonus coloring pages in the […]
Thanksgiving Children’s Sermon (1 Thess 5:16-19) Object Lesson
Download this Thankfulness object lesson to remind kids to have gratitude the whole Thanksgiving month of November. Then watch our the children’s sermon demonstration video below to prepare to share this message with kids in your church or Sunday School. “Thankful November” Children’s Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 Object Lesson Message: A Month of Thanksgiving – […]
10 Storytelling Ideas for Kids Church Lessons
There is a big difference between giving a lesson plan and telling an God’s amazing story. This guest post from David Rausch (creator of an awesome children’s church lessons called GO! Curriculum). He shares simple tips to make your Bible teaching more interactive. 10 interactive storytelling ideas for ELEMENTARY kids If you want to make […]
2 Active Christmas Party Games
Well it’s time to prepare for all those holiday visitors in your children’s ministry. Besides stocking up on extra snacks and craft supplies, it’s a good idea to have a few active Christmas party games ready too. I don’t know what it is about the month of December but kids have so much energy. Fill […]
Poinsettia Object Lesson (1 Samuel 16:7)
You know how much I object lessons! Seeing everything as a teaching object has become a habit. I blame it on all those children’s ministry conferences. That’s where it all started. But enough about me, let’s get to today’s object lesson! Since it’s Christmas, I thought it would be fun to select a familiar holiday […]
Bible Lesson: A Giving Christmas Party
Want to throw a Christmas Party that matters? In this event-filled lesson, “A Giving Christmas Party,” children will participate in a mission project, craft, and game that all encompass giving. They will learn that God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus (Romans 6:23) is why Christmas should be about giving. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To […]
Lesson: Why Did Jesus Come to Earth? (Luke 3:7-18)
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 […]