Teaching Goal: God is our protector from Satan and evil. Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-2 Then he showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, “The Lord rebuke [...]
Teaching Goal: As we build our lives, Christ is our foundation and scripture is our “plumb line.” Scripture: Amos 7:7-9 Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall, with a plumb line in His hand. And the Lord said to [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s love is reliable. Scriptures: Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal:To help children understand what deception is and to realize how deceptive Satan can be. Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6 – “Now the serpent was more cunning that any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to [...]
Teaching goal: To teach the story of Satan’s fall from Heaven so that children may understand where evil originates. Scriptures: Revelations 12:7 And there was a war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. [...]
By N.K. Thomas Teaching Goal: The light of Jesus shines in the lives of Christians. Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a [...]
By Darcie Gudger Teaching Goal: Only the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus can take away our sin. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be [...]
Teaching Goal: Only the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus can take away our sin. Scriptures: Hebrews 9:22 The law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:13-15 The blood of goats and bulls and [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Ash Wednesday helps us appreciate Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and his gift of salvation. Scripture: Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 1:16 I [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Follow God’s Word when you are tempted to make bad choices. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-18 When the bad day comes, you can stand your ground by putting on the armor of God which includes the sword of the Spirit, which is the [...]
By Darcie Gudger & Del Winn Teaching Goal: Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross covers our sin. Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new [...]
Teaching Goal: Treat everyone as one of God’s children. Scriptures: Luke 6:27-32 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you…If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? [...]
Teaching Goal: Self-control is a spiritual gift available to Christians. Scriptures: Joshua 6:18 Keep away from the devoted things so that you will not bring about your own destruction by taking any of them. Joshua 7 Achan takes forbidden treasure--a robe, silver and gold--from the [...]
Teaching Goal: All have sinned. Scripture: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Materials: Toothpicks, paper and pen Masking tape Activity Option #1: [...]
Teaching Goal: When we continue doing the same sin, we will lack peace and Godly purpose in our lives. Changing our stubborn sinful way to follow God’s way will give us peace and purpose. Scripture: Isaiah 48:4-6 For I {God} knew how stubborn you {Israel} [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is our guide to get through the traps in life. Scripture: Joshua 23: 12-13 Joshua warns his people to follow God’s rules. If they do not follow God, but follow what others do, then they will find themselves ensnared and trapped. Materials: [...]
Teaching Goal: How do I know that there is a God? How do I know our God is the true God? Scriptures: Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 50:6 The heavens proclaim His [...]
Teaching Goal: We need Jesus to wash away our sins. Scriptures: Jeremiah 2:22 Although you wash yourself with soda and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me,” declares the Sovereign Lord. Hebrews 1:3 After {Jesus} had provided purification [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God knows when we are dishonest and He wants us to be honest. Scripture: 2 Kings 5 This is the story of Naaman being healed from leprosy by Elisha. Elisha turns down Naaman’s offer to pay for the healing. Gehazi, [...]
Idea from Carlos Gonzales Teaching Goal: Awareness of the battle going on inside each person between the Spirit and sinful nature. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful [...]
Teaching Goal: When we become a Christian we are changed. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ [...]
Teaching Goal: Safe and open communication. Scripture: John 8:3-11 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. [...]
Teaching Goal: Learn about the Book of Psalms. Scripture: The Book of Psalms. Specific scriptures included in the activity. Materials: Paper and pencil. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words that are written in bold are when you, the parent, are [...]
Teaching Goal: Understand the purpose of hard times in our lives. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of [...]
Teaching Goal: We must be holy to be in heaven with a holy God. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh [...]
Teaching Goal: As Christians, our target is to live a holy life. God gives us the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Jesus’ life to help us live a holy life. Scripture: The Bible: Psalm 119:9-11 “How can a young man keep his [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach children to identify modest and immodest clothing. Scriptures: Genesis 2:21 to 3:11 The story of God creating Eve to be with Adam. They were both naked and not ashamed. The serpent tempts them to eat the forbidden fruit. Adam and Eve realize [...]
Teaching Goal: We need Jesus to take our sin away so we can be back together with God. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Hebrews 4:15 …but we have one {Jesus} who has been tempted in [...]
Teaching Goal: Pray to God who is with us during difficult times. Scripture: The Book of Jonah Materials: Veggie Tale's "Jonah" DVD Sidewalk Chalk Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free [...]
Teaching Goal: The Holy Spirit draws us to God. Scriptures: John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Acts 2:1-3 When [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Our surroundings can strengthen or weaken our faith. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character. Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: A heart that is soft and open toward God will grow. Scripture: Acts 8:1-3 On that day, a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men [...]
Teaching Goal: Only the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus can take away our sin. Scriptures: Hebrews 9:22 The law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:13-14 The blood of goats and bulls and [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God wants a personal relationship with us. Scripture: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not [...]
Teaching Goal: Repentance involves both an apology and changing our behavior. Scriptures: Acts 26:20 “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.” Acts 9 Paul who has denied Jesus as Lord, calls him Lord and [...]
Teaching Goal: Satan wants to keep us from living a Godly life. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach the Gospel. All have sinned, but when we believe in Jesus as our Savior, He takes the sin away. Jesus then lives inside of us and shines out to others through our lives. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus suffered for our sin, died, and rose again, conquering death so that we might join him in Heaven. Scriptures: Matthew 26-28 Luke 22-24 Materials: Wood to make three crosses. 3- 3' pieces; 3- 2' pieces 6 large and 6 small nails [...]
Teaching Goal: Temporary discomfort can lead to greater rewards. Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12a Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. Matthew [...]
By Darcie Gudger & Kirk Weaver Teaching Goal: Jesus is the way to Heaven. Scripture: Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life [...]
Teaching Goal: Stop sin early before it leads to more sin. Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15 – Story of Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:6-7 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you [...]
Teaching Goal: God is the foundation of our family. Scripture: Psalm 127:1a Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Materials: Paper and marker Clear plastic water bottle (12 ounces or less). Cut off the top. (Should hold 4 ping-pong balls but [...]
Teaching Goal: Sin can blind us and lead to more sin in our lives. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so [...]
Teaching Goal: What we do in secret will become known. Scripture: Luke 12:2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what [...]