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Let the children come unto me
Valuable to God
Sunday School drama on the Rich Young Ruler
Being great - being a servant
Children's Sermon on Blind Bartimaeus
Childrens sermon - Love your Enemy
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Children's Sermon - Fishers of Men
Children's Story for Trinity Sunday
Sunday School lesson: Humility
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled
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Kids sermon ideas for the Ascension of Christ
Children's sermon - Your names are written in heaven
kids sermon ideas - John 14 - I go to prepare a place for you
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Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Fun Sunday School ideas for Easter Morning
Kids sermon Doubting Thomas - Doubts
Resurrection
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Children sermon Doubting Thomas
Road to Emmaus Sunday School object lesson ideas
Epiphany
Kids sermon after Christmas - Gift that keeps on Giving
Lent
Children's sermon for Lent
Children's Sermon -Take up your Cross
Palm Sunday Walk with Jesus
Children's sermon - Temptation in the wilderness
Children's sermon - Prodigal son
Great list of Object Lesson ideas for Palm Sunday
Sunday School object ideas for Maundy Thursday
Holy Spirit
Children's story on the Holy Spirit
Children's sermon for Pentecost - Holy Spirit
kids sermon on the Holy Spirit Helper
God gives good gifts - The Holy Spirit
Kids sermon on the power source of the Holy Spirit
Jesus
Kids lesson on the Cost of Following Jesus
No one can snatch then from my hand
Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's sermon - that the world would know
Cross
If I am Lifted up - John 12
Christian Living
Children's sermon - Greed
Kingdom is like a Mustard Seed Children's sermon
Kingdom Priorities
Children's Sermon - Seek first the Kingdom of God
Thanksgiving Children's sermon - Cup half full
Discipleship
Children's sermon - Show your love to Jesus
Children's sermon - What is a Saint?
Memorial Day Children's sermon - Remembrance
God's Love
Spending time with Jesus - The most important thing!
Valuable to God
Father's Day ideas for kids who don't have a Dad in their lives
Church
Father's Day ideas for church or Sunday school
Church Treasure
House of Prayer
Free Tips!
Practical help - behavior problems in Sunday School
Videos
All Saints Day Children's sermon idea - our Family of Faith
Kids sermon - The Good Samaritan
Let the children come unto me
Children's object lesson Video on Repentance
Jesus the Bread of Life children's video
Nothing can separate us from God's Love - video
Kids sermon Feed my Sheep (short video)
Safe in the hands of Jesus - John 10:28 Children's message
Other Resources
How to involve Christian parents and care givers
Popular Sunday School Curriculums
Youth Group Games
Fund Raising Ideas for Youth Ministry
Bible quiz questions
More clever church signs
Emergency Sunday School ideas
What are the best ways to keep Sunday School kids engaged?
Technology
Technology for Sunday School teachers
Best Two-Way Radios for use at a Church
Interactive White-boards for Sunday School
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Home
Coloring Pages
Lectionary
A Cup of Water in Jesus' name
Object lesson ideas for teaching the Trinity
Mother's Day ideas for Church or Sunday School
Kids Object lesson ideas John 10:1-10 Shepherd and the Gate
Kids gospel message -The man born blind
Youth Message - For God so loved the World
Jesus transforms Peter into a Rock - kids sermon
Christmas - Jesus the Greatest Gift
Christmas
Thanksgiving object lesson
Kids Sermon - Faith like a Mustard Seed
Children's sermon The Rich Fool
Mother's Day kids sermon
Jesus the bread of Life
Building others up
Sheep without a Shepherd
Children's fun lesson on coming to the light of Jesus Christ
Children's Sermon -Take up your Cross
Youth Group talk - the Greatest is the servant
Let the children come unto me
Valuable to God
Sunday School drama on the Rich Young Ruler
Being great - being a servant
Children's Sermon on Blind Bartimaeus
Childrens sermon - Love your Enemy
Children's Sermon - Feed my Sheep
Children's Sermon - Fishers of Men
Children's Story for Trinity Sunday
Sunday School lesson: Humility
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled
Topics
Heaven
Kids sermon ideas for the Ascension of Christ
Children's sermon - Your names are written in heaven
kids sermon ideas - John 14 - I go to prepare a place for you
Epiphany
Kids sermon after Christmas - Gift that keeps on Giving
Jesus
Kids lesson on the Cost of Following Jesus
No one can snatch then from my hand
Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's sermon - that the world would know
Discipleship
Children's sermon - Show your love to Jesus
Children's sermon - What is a Saint?
Memorial Day Children's sermon - Remembrance
Easter
Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Fun Sunday School ideas for Easter Morning
Kids sermon Doubting Thomas - Doubts
Lent
Children's sermon for Lent
Children's Sermon -Take up your Cross
Palm Sunday Walk with Jesus
Children's sermon - Temptation in the wilderness
Children's sermon - Prodigal son
Great list of Object Lesson ideas for Palm Sunday
Sunday School object ideas for Maundy Thursday
Cross
If I am Lifted up - John 12
God's Love
Spending time with Jesus - The most important thing!
Valuable to God
Father's Day ideas for kids who don't have a Dad in their lives
Resurrection
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Children sermon Doubting Thomas
Road to Emmaus Sunday School object lesson ideas
Holy Spirit
Children's story on the Holy Spirit
Children's sermon for Pentecost - Holy Spirit
kids sermon on the Holy Spirit Helper
God gives good gifts - The Holy Spirit
Kids sermon on the power source of the Holy Spirit
Christian Living
Children's sermon - Greed
Kingdom is like a Mustard Seed Children's sermon
Kingdom Priorities
Children's Sermon - Seek first the Kingdom of God
Thanksgiving Children's sermon - Cup half full
Church
Father's Day ideas for church or Sunday school
Church Treasure
House of Prayer
Free Tips!
Practical help - behavior problems in Sunday School
Videos
All Saints Day Children's sermon idea - our Family of Faith
Kids sermon - The Good Samaritan
Let the children come unto me
Children's object lesson Video on Repentance
Jesus the Bread of Life children's video
Nothing can separate us from God's Love - video
Kids sermon Feed my Sheep (short video)
Safe in the hands of Jesus - John 10:28 Children's message
Other Resources
How to involve Christian parents and care givers
Popular Sunday School Curriculums
Youth Group Games
Fund Raising Ideas for Youth Ministry
Bible quiz questions
More clever church signs
Emergency Sunday School ideas
What are the best ways to keep Sunday School kids engaged?
Technology
Technology for Sunday School teachers
Best Two-Way Radios for use at a Church
Interactive White-boards for Sunday School
Home
Coloring Pages
Lectionary
A Cup of Water in Jesus' name
Object lesson ideas for teaching the Trinity
Mother's Day ideas for Church or Sunday School
Kids Object lesson ideas John 10:1-10 Shepherd and the Gate
Kids gospel message -The man born blind
Youth Message - For God so loved the World
Jesus transforms Peter into a Rock - kids sermon
Christmas - Jesus the Greatest Gift
Christmas
Thanksgiving object lesson
Kids Sermon - Faith like a Mustard Seed
Children's sermon The Rich Fool
Mother's Day kids sermon
Jesus the bread of Life
Building others up
Sheep without a Shepherd
Children's fun lesson on coming to the light of Jesus Christ
Children's Sermon -Take up your Cross
Youth Group talk - the Greatest is the servant
Let the children come unto me
Valuable to God
Sunday School drama on the Rich Young Ruler
Being great - being a servant
Children's Sermon on Blind Bartimaeus
Childrens sermon - Love your Enemy
Children's Sermon - Feed my Sheep
Children's Sermon - Fishers of Men
Children's Story for Trinity Sunday
Sunday School lesson: Humility
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled
Topics
Heaven
Kids sermon ideas for the Ascension of Christ
Children's sermon - Your names are written in heaven
kids sermon ideas - John 14 - I go to prepare a place for you
Epiphany
Kids sermon after Christmas - Gift that keeps on Giving
Jesus
Kids lesson on the Cost of Following Jesus
No one can snatch then from my hand
Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's sermon - that the world would know
Discipleship
Children's sermon - Show your love to Jesus
Children's sermon - What is a Saint?
Memorial Day Children's sermon - Remembrance
Easter
Children's lesson on Evangelism
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Fun Sunday School ideas for Easter Morning
Kids sermon Doubting Thomas - Doubts
Lent
Children's sermon for Lent
Children's Sermon -Take up your Cross
Palm Sunday Walk with Jesus
Children's sermon - Temptation in the wilderness
Children's sermon - Prodigal son
Great list of Object Lesson ideas for Palm Sunday
Sunday School object ideas for Maundy Thursday
Cross
If I am Lifted up - John 12
God's Love
Spending time with Jesus - The most important thing!
Valuable to God
Father's Day ideas for kids who don't have a Dad in their lives
Resurrection
Children's skit on the Resurrection
Children sermon Doubting Thomas
Road to Emmaus Sunday School object lesson ideas
Holy Spirit
Children's story on the Holy Spirit
Children's sermon for Pentecost - Holy Spirit
kids sermon on the Holy Spirit Helper
God gives good gifts - The Holy Spirit
Kids sermon on the power source of the Holy Spirit
Christian Living
Children's sermon - Greed
Kingdom is like a Mustard Seed Children's sermon
Kingdom Priorities
Children's Sermon - Seek first the Kingdom of God
Thanksgiving Children's sermon - Cup half full
Church
Father's Day ideas for church or Sunday school
Church Treasure
House of Prayer
Free Tips!
Practical help - behavior problems in Sunday School
Videos
All Saints Day Children's sermon idea - our Family of Faith
Kids sermon - The Good Samaritan
Let the children come unto me
Children's object lesson Video on Repentance
Jesus the Bread of Life children's video
Nothing can separate us from God's Love - video
Kids sermon Feed my Sheep (short video)
Safe in the hands of Jesus - John 10:28 Children's message
Other Resources
How to involve Christian parents and care givers
Popular Sunday School Curriculums
Youth Group Games
Fund Raising Ideas for Youth Ministry
Bible quiz questions
More clever church signs
Emergency Sunday School ideas
What are the best ways to keep Sunday School kids engaged?
Technology
Technology for Sunday School teachers
Best Two-Way Radios for use at a Church
Interactive White-boards for Sunday School
following Jesus
Object Lesson -Not of this World
Kids sermon / object lesson Not of this World
Object Lesson Text
:
John 17:6-19
Objects:
Toy duck, teddy bear or any stuffed animal (or a live animal if possible)
Children's Sermon idea
: Jesus said that as Christians we are “
not of this world
.” Heaven is our true home. Place a bird, duck or some other animal (It could be a real animal.) on one of your church chairs beside other members of your congregation. Discuss with the children how this little animal would feel in this strange place away from the duck pond. Discuss with the children how
heaven is our true home
and the implications of being “not of this world.”
Full Children's Sermon
: Good morning children. I want to read to you something that Jesus said. It’s found in the Gospel of John, chapter 17, vs 13-18. (Read the text). Jesus said that we are “
not of this world
” in the same way that he is “not of this world.” Isn’t that interesting? As Christians and followers of Jesus our true home is heaven and this world is just a place we are visiting. I’ll explain to you what that is like. Look what I brought to church this morning. (Hold up a little duck). Imagine someone brought a little duck to church – this is just a toy duck but we can pretend. We’ll put him / her right here beside Mr. Johnston with all the other people in our church. How do you think this little duck will feel? (Discuss the fact that he is away from his real home at the duck pond. Discuss how he might feel out of place. Discuss how the people might get upset with the bird quacking and flying around etc.) That’s right. It would be difficult because this church is not the duck’s real home. I’m sure he would sit here dreaming about his true family and friends at home in the duck pond. Jesus said that as Christians and followers of Jesus our true home is heaven and that we are only visitors in this world. Because heaven is our true home we might sometimes feel like this little duck here this morning. Sometimes other people will make fun of us because we follow Jesus. Sometimes others just won’t understand what being a Christian is all about. Sometimes we will feel like this world is not our home. But that’s ok. Our real home is with God in heaven. Even here our earth we are members of the Kingdom of God. One day we will be with God in heaven but in the meantime there is so much for us to do here. Jesus sends us into this strange world to show his love, his power and his life to the many people who are lost and don’t know him.
Kids Prayer:
Dear God. Thank you that we have a wonderful home with you in heaven. While we are here on earth help us to share the love of Jesus in word and example. When we feel out of place and uncomfortable in this world help us to remember your son Jesus said he would always be with us. We ask this in the name of Jesus – Amen.
Copyright Andrew Hewlett sundaychildrensfocus.com 2009
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Sunday school resources - Parable of the talents
Sunday School Resource: Children's Sermon
/
Object lesson on the Parable of the Talents
Matt 2514-30
(I just remembered it is
Shoe Box
(
Samaritan's Purse
) Sunday at our church. I'm going to substitude the first-aid kit for a Shoe Box gift box.)
Children’s talk idea
: Show the children a first-aid kit, discuss its contents and demonstrate how items are used to help an injured person. Discuss how tragic it would be to refuse to open it up and use the contents for good. We are a bit like the first-aid kit. God has given us talents and abilities that need to be opened up and used. How tragic it would be to “play it safe” and not share what we have. Discuss the parable of the talents and the danger of burying what has been entrusted to us.
Object lesson items
: A small first aid kit. If it is new (wrapped up and sealed) all the better.
Children’s Sunday School Sermon
:
Good morning children! Have you ever seen a box like this? Do you know what it is? That’s right! It is a first-aid kit. What are some things that might be inside? Let’s open it up and look inside. It’s all nicely wrapped up so I will have to remove this plastic first. Look how nice and neat it is inside. (Examine the contents and discuss how various items could be used to help an injured person. You might have one of the children pretend to be injured.) Now, what if this first-aid kit was so special to me that I was afraid to open it up and use it? (Clutch the first-aid kit in your arms.) What if I said to myself, “I only have 5 band-aids and I don’t want to use them up”? Or, “The kit is so neat and tidy, I don’t want it to get messed up.” Or, “I’m going to keep it safe by wrapping it up and burying it over here in a safe place.” That would be very sad. The parent of that child would be angry that we cared more about keeping my kit safe than helping their child.
This is a bit like today’s bible reading, the parable of the talents. In this parable, the master gave money to his servants. He wanted them to use money for good. Some of the servants put the money to good use but one of the servants buried it in the ground. He was keeping it safe but it certainly didn’t help anyone. He was a bit like someone who was afraid to open up his first-aid kit. God has given each of you special gifts, talents and abilities. (You could give some examples.) It is important that you use what you have for good. Like this first-aid kit, we have gifts and talents that we can use to help others. We certainly don’t want to hold them all inside and keep them from being used. What’s amazing is that Jesus actually said we would end up having more when we give our gifs away. Now that is a miracle!
Children's Prayer: Dear God, thank you that each of us has gifts and abilities we can use to help others. Help us to open up our lives and share those good things with others in need. In Jesus’ name – Amen!
Copyright 2011 Sundaychildrensfocus.com Andrew Hewlett Feel free to use this on Sunday morning but please give credit to Sundaychildrensfocus and consider linking to this site. Thank you! A.H.
Ten Lepers
kids ministry bible talk - Thanksgiving: The story of the Ten Lepers
– Luke 17:11-19
Children’s Story idea
: Discuss with the children the importance of saying thank you. With a helper demonstrate various ways we do that; giving pat on the back, shaking a hand, giving a hug, and giving a thank you card. Explain that it is important to give thanks to God. (Give a short paraphrased account of the ten lepers mentioned in Luke’s gospel.) Suggest that the easiest way to give thanks to God is to simple say “Thank you” in prayer.
Object lesson items
: Have another person help you so you can demonstration the ways of saying “thank you.” Bring a thank you card.
Full Children’s Story / Sunday School lesson starter
:
Good morning children! Do you know what special time of year it is? That’s right. It’s thanksgiving. Although we always want to give thanks to God this is a special time of remembering all the wonderful things God has provided for us. (You could ask the children to suggest things they are thankful for.) There are many ways we give thanks to other people. Jonathan, please come up front with me. If I was very thankful to Jonathan I could give him a
slap or pat on the back
. (Give a demonstration as you say thank you.) You could say thank you and give a
big hug
(Demonstrate). You could
shake their hand
and say thank you (Demonstrate). Or, you could
give then a card
or a little gift as a way of saying thank you. (Demonstrate). But how do we give thanks to God? (Let the children suggest some creative ways of giving thanks.) Those are some wonderful ideas. I’ll tell you what I think is the easiest say to give thanks to God. I think the easiest way is simply to say “Thank you God.” We can’t actually shake God’s hand or send him a card. However, we know God hears our prayers so we can always say “thank you” in prayer. In the Bible the gospel of Luke tells us that one day Jesus healed 10 lepers (people who were very sick). He did a wonderful miracle and healed them all. But do you know how many came back and said thank you to Jesus? (Let them guess.) That’s right, there was only one!
You would have thought the other nine would have at least said “thank you” to Jesus.
Boy and girls, God has provided so many things for us in life. We have friends, family, food to eat, houses to live and a wonderful country to live in. We have so much to be thankful for. Let’s take the time right now to thank God for all that we have.
Children’s Prayer
: Dear God, we have so many good things in our life. Thank you for food, friends, our families, sunshine, flowers, and good things like chocolate cookies. But most of all, thank you for your Son Jesus. He loves us so much and has done so much for us. In Jesus’ name – Amen!
The Lord's Supper
Children's Story about Holy Communion
Sermon for children
: Help Children understand Holy Communion / the Lord’s Supper (John 6:56-6:9)
Basic Idea: Show the back pack you use for hiking and the lunch bag inside. Discuss how this food is vital for the journey. Show the bread and wine / grape juice you use for communion and explain how this spiritual food (of Jesus Christ) is vital sustenance for the journey of life.
Objects needed: Backpack, lunch container / bag with various food items. The bread and wine /grape juice you use for celebrating the Lord’s Supper.
Full Story: Good Morning Children. Do you see what I have on my back? Yes. It is the back pack I use for hiking and camping. It holds all the important item I need if I go on a hiking trip. What do you think is one of the most important things to take with you if you are on a trip? (Discuss the responses). Inside this bag is something that is very important to take along. It’s my lunch! Mmmm. Look what I have inside. When you are on a long hike it is very important to have lots of good, healthy food. It gives you the energy to keep going and to stay healthy. In fact, without food you wouldn’t live very long.
Now, I’d like you all to look over here on this table. It has food for a meal – the bread and wine we use when we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. It is a special meal because the bread and wine remind us (or are for us) the body and blood of Christ. Jesus said that he was “the bread of life” and that we need to feed on him if we are to really discover that true life that God has for us. When we eat the bread and wine it reminds us that we want Jesus to come inside us and feed us with himself. It also reminds us that his is the bread of life and that he loved us so much he was willing to give his life for us.
When we celebrate the Lord’s Supper with this bread and wine we might think of it as food for the journey of life. We are all on a journey and big adventure in life and when we have the bread and wine on Sunday it is a time to receive Jesus and all that he did for us. It also reminds us that we need to feed on Jesus every day of our life if we are going to really live.
Pray: Thank you Lord for our daily food. When we have Holy Communion / the Lord’s Supper, help us to truly feed on Jesus who is the bread of life. Amen!
Copyright 2009 Sundaychildrensfocus.com Andrew Hewlett Feel free to use this story on Sunday morning but please give credit to Sundaychildrensfocus.com and consider linking to this site. Thank you. A.H.
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