Tony Kummer 
What makes someone great? We tend to equate greatness with personal achievement, success, or power. However, Jesus turned such ideas upside down by asserting that to be truly great requires humility and recognition that identity is found in God alone. Rather than focusing on competition and esteem, we should look to God for strength and realize our dependence on Him.
Words matter because they reveal our heart and impact others. This passage from James highlights the power of our speech, because on small part of our body (the tongue) can do great damage if not held in check. “For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man,
The miracles of Jesus never cease to amaze and inspire belief. This powerful account in Mark 7:31-37 is a wonderful example. The people who witness his power are amazed and proclaim, “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” Use this free Sunday School lesson and activities in your children’s ministry.
This week we’re teaching kids about putting on the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10-20. Use the free lesson downloads below to share this powerful truth with your children’s ministry group. The first lesson includes all the crafts and coloring pages listed below. This lesson explains to students what the Armor of God is, and briefly describes the meaning and
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 early age. The story of
As believers we have one standard and goal for how we live – our Savior Jesus Christ. Even when we struggle with our own sin, the Bible teaches us to put on the “new self” that is being remade into a copy of Christ. These lessons, crafts, and teaching activities are based on Ephesians 4:17-5:2. Use the buttons below to
These Bible lessons are from John 6, where Jesus proclaims he is the bread from heaven that God has send to nourish the world. This makes sense when you look back to Exodus 16 and the miracle of manna from heaven. Bread is a food staple that sees variations throughout time and culture, but which nourishes and strengthens us physically.
Scripture tells us that we are to be rooted in Christ’s love, clinging to Him for strength and identity, and taking comfort in what He has done and continues to do for us. These crafts use real “plant-like” examples to recall how we are firmly planted and rooted in the blessed love of Christ Jesus. A “connection pot” uses a
What does compassion mean? Who demonstrates compassion, and how can we show it to others? We hear a great deal about the miracles of Jesus, but don’t always pause to contemplate why He did so many amazing things. The Savior truly loves and cares about all people (including us!). He provided healing during His earthly ministry because He had compassion.
What is my purpose? Young children might not worry too much about a grand plan or purpose for their lives, but it’s still meaningful to communicate to them that God loves them and has chosen them for something important. We might not know much about the future, but we can be confident that God promises us amazing blessings, and that
This lesson emphasizes where true power comes from. We might try to be confident in our own abilities, and often fall flat. We need God for anything and everything that we do. Sometimes we face challenges and feel weak, and that’s okay! The message here is that God is always present and wants to help us when we encounter difficulties.
Jesus has great power and all he requires of us is faith! That’s the powerful lesson where two amazing miracles are recorded. Jesus commends a woman’s faith who reached for him in the crowd. Then he raises a young girl back to life. Kids need to put their faith in this wonderful savior! Use the printable lesson plans below in
This miracle of Jesus is recorded in three of the Gospels and shows that Jesus is Lord of nature. He has authority to speak and change the weather. Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25. Use the following free downloads to teach your Sunday School class or children’s ministry about the power of Jesus and our need to trust in Him.
Too often we judge things by what we see. In spite of efforts to instill broad acceptance and understanding in kids, it’s hard to fight the natural human tendency to base our thoughts on appearance. In this lesson, we see a new king selected by God, and a reminder of what God cares about most. These Bible lessons are designed
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 3:20-35 when Jesus speaks to the scribes about a house divided. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. Use the links below to download these teaching activities for your children’s ministry. This section of Mark has several themes you can teach to children.
In John 17, we read the prayers that Jesus offered for his disciples and for all people who would believe in him. That means that Jesus prayed for us! Teach this powerful truth to children using the following Sunday School lessons, Bible crafts, and teaching activities. Jesus has given us all that we need, including a method through which we
This week’s lesson continues the events in John 15. Jesus is explaining to his disciples how they are to carry his love and bear fruit through their ministry. In this passage, children will learn that Jesus commands love in action, which is what he demonstrated for us. In this message, children will learn the comforting truth that Jesus calls them
Kids need to stay connected and rooted in Christ. Use these lesson plans and activities in your ministry this Sunday. We’ve included teaching plans, crafts, coloring pages, and suggested videos for worship. Use these free Sunday School lesson to explains that we need to remain constantly connected to Christ. As a branch needs to be connected to the main part
As we get closer to Easter, we’re following along the final weeks of Jesus’ ministry on Earth. During His time on Earth, Jesus provided people with many intriguing analogies and explanations regarding who He was and why He came. Some of these can be challenging for young children to understand, but they can also be helpful to describe as we
These lessons continue what Jesus said to Nicodemus. They contain the most often quoted verse in the Bible. Nothing is more important for kids to know than the love of God. This passage gives us the Gospel in a nutshell. The law condemns and confuses us, and when we focus on the tiny details of rules or regulations, we miss
When Jesus appears at the Temple in John 2, he claims his authority to those using the worship of God to enrich themselves at the expense of the pious. The story of the temple cleansing can be a fun and fascinating one to share with children. Certainly, it reminds us that Jesus was not merely a meek flannel-graph image, but
This passage marks a turning point in the Gospel narratives where Jesus begins to share with his disciples what he will suffer when they come to Jerusalem. It’s a powerful reminder that the crucifixion was no surprise or accident. It was God’s plan to atone for the sin of humankind and make salvation possible for all who put their faith
The accounts of Jesus in the wilderness are a source of help for any believer struggling with temptation. Moreover, this conflict with the devil shows that Christ will never repeat the failings of Adam. These lessons and crafts follow Mark 1:9-15. We have another set of lessons for the Matthew 4 temptation accounts. There are several options for this week’s
As Jesus began his ministry, he proved there was power behind his words with a flurry of miracles. He healed the sick, cast out demons, and preached the news about God’s Kingdom. Use these PDF Sunday School Lessons to help kids understand those powerful events. Unfortunately, hurt and sickness are all around us. Children in a post-pandemic world are especially
This simple lesson seeks to remind children that we can hope and trust in Jesus. We listen to His teachings through prayer and Scripture, and recognize that He has power and authority in our lives. We take comfort in knowing that Christ has control over all things. Children are used to taking instruction and following directions from others. But what
These lesson plans follow along with the beginning of Jesus ministry and calling his first disciples in Mark 1:14-20. Use them to teach children about the meaning of discipleship and the call to follow Jesus. The lesson plans, crafts, and teaching ideas below are direct download PDF files. Use them in your children’s church or Sunday School when teaching from
As Jesus launched his public ministry, he began to gather a group of disciples to learn from him and eventually share the good news with the world. This lesson is focused on John 1:43-51 where Jesus calls Phillip and Nathanael. It is never too early to share with children that they have purpose and value in God’s eyes. Each and
When Jesus accepted baptism it was an example to us and the beginning of his public ministry. He was leaving starting the road of obedience that would lead to the cross. That’s why God spoke from Heaven to announce, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” This week’s lessons are based on the passage in Mark which
These lessons use the “post-Christmas blues” let-down as an example of how we sometimes wait for things and wind up disheartened. However, we know that waiting for God is always worth it, because He keeps His promises. The Gospel lesson that ties in is the story of Anna and Simeon in the temple. They waited for Jesus, and saw that
What does it mean to obey? To believe? In this children’s message, children will hear how God can do the impossible, and how He can do amazing things in our lives if we trust Him. The story focuses on the angel who announced to Mary that she would bear God’s Son. Mary believed that this was possible, and God’s promises