FREE Children's Ministry Lessons
Kids Bible lessons and ministry resources that teach from the New Testament book of Ephesians.
As parents, we want our children to grow up with a strong faith, and what better way to teach them about the Armor of God than through interactive games? These games not only make learning fun, but they also inspire our children to put on the full armor of God and stand strong in their faith.
Discover the power of God’s armor through the eyes of a child! These top 10 children’s books will inspire and equip your little ones with the tools they need to stand firm in their faith.
As the sun rose over the hills, a young boy named David set out on a journey to learn about the Armor of God. Along the way, he met a wise old man who told him a story that would change his life forever. The man explained that just like a soldier puts on armor to protect himself in battle, Christians must put on the Armor of God to protect themselves from the enemy. David listened intently as the man described each piece of armor and what it represented. He learned about the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. As the man finished his story, David felt empowered and inspired. He knew that with the Armor of God, he could face any challenge that came his way. From that day forward, David would always remember the story of the Armor of God and the powerful message it held.
The Armor of God is a fun visual to talk about with students, but it is important to communicate what it truly means, as well. As frightening as it might sound, there are evil forces at work in the world around us. The good news is that we know God protects and provides for us, … Read more
How do we protect ourselves spiritually? What is God’s Armor, and how do we clothe ourselves with it? These crafts are just a few fun examples of how to make great visual reminders of the elements that make up the Armor of God. A paper plate serves as the base for a “shield” of faith; … Read more
Children can relate to the concept of admiring soldiers…whether the idea of armor comes from ancient Roman days, Medieval knights, or modern day military and police, donning a protective uniform is something kids appreciate. Wearing defensive gear offers a visual analogy to spiritual armor. It’s important to share with students that there is spiritual warfare … Read more
This message aims to describe for children what wisdom means and where it comes from. Young people might think of wisdom as mere knowledge or “head smarts”, but true wisdom comes from the heart. Wisdom is something that we should desire because God wants us to have it and practice using it. The message uses … Read more
What is wisdom? How do we get it and use it, and why is it important? Youngsters might imagine wisdom to be synonymous with intelligence, but it is helpful to explain that wisdom comes from the Lord, and that it involves decisions and discernment. These crafts highlight those principles. A “Decision Bag” allows children to … Read more
What is wisdom? How do we know what choices are best? Can we make ourselves wise? Young students may or may not have encountered such considerations in their lives, but they are worth discussion. Kids should understand what wisdom is and where it comes from. They can learn the importance of discernment, even at an … Read more
This message addresses a beautiful passage in Ephesians, which reminds us to “put on Christ” as we focus on living in ways that are kind and truthful, rather than lashing out in anger. The key principle of this message focuses on what it means to imitate Jesus. When we imitate something, we mimic or copy … Read more