Children’s Sermon Object Lesson: Angels Announce the Birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25

Unexpected Blessings. Children’s Message on Angels and God’s Plans   Lesson Objective: What are angels, and what do they have to do with us? This message reviews how God sent angels to announce the birth of Christ. When Mary and Joseph (and the shepherds) encountered these holy messengers, they were surprised, but trusted what they … Read more

Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Matthew 11:2-11) Proof and Promises

Children’s Message on Jesus and John the Baptist Main Objective: How do we know that something is true? How can we be certain of our faith or verify things we hear? In the world of scientific predictions or human promises, we want to see evidence that things come true. If we look at our faith, … Read more

Craft Ideas for Jesus and John the Baptist (Matthew 11:2-11) Proof of God’s Promises

How do we know that something is true? Verifying predictions and promises takes observing the results of events. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see God’s covenant fulfilled and the hope of blessings past and present. When Christ was on Earth, He offered proof of who He was in the things that … Read more

Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Isaiah 11:1-10) Jesus is the Righteous Branch

Lesson Objective: This message takes a look at ancient prophecy, and how we can take hope from the words of God’s appointed messengers from long ago.  When we see how God’s promises have been fulfilled, it should bring us joy and excitement, knowing that He continues to be faithful to us. Reading the words of … Read more

Shoots and Stumps… Bible Craft Ideas for Isaiah 11 Jesus is the Righteous Branch

Ancient prophecy is not always a common topic of Sunday School lessons, but prophets can offer a fantastic way of looking at the power and plan of God. They show us that God is faithful to His word, and point us to the undeniable truth of the Gospel. There are some wonderful elements of hope … Read more

Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Matthew 24:36-44) Waiting for Christ

It’s a Surprise!  Children’s Message on Waiting for Christmas and Christ Lesson Objective: Advent is a time of hopeful waiting. Children are waiting for the excitement of Christmas, but we also want to point them to the anticipation of Jesus. We consider how He came as a baby, and how He promises to return someday … Read more

Be Still! Craft Ideas for Psalm 46 for Sunday School

Psalm 46 is a beautiful promise from God that He is our refuge and strength, and wants to help us and be present in all things. God also wants us to be still and rest in Him, recognizing that He is powerful in our lives and desires to help us. These crafts remind students that … Read more

Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Psalm 46) Be Still

Psalm 46 is one of the most comforting and encouraging passages we have in scripture. It is a reminder that God is a strong fortress and source of strength, no matter what we might face in life. This psalm also bids us still the mayhem and madness in our souls and focus on resting in … Read more

Children’s Sermon Object Lesson (Isaiah 65) The New Heaven and New Earth

The Bible gives us many beautiful images when it comes to the hope of the Resurrection. Many of these words were originally offered in times that were very dark and challenging for God’s people. Throughout history, we have been able to cling to the knowledge that there will come a day when our earthly trouble … Read more