Teaching Goal: Believing in Jesus even when you can’t see him. Scripture: John 20:24-29 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach about the persecution of the early church. 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 buried Stephen and mourned deeply for [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God always answers our prayers, although not always in the way we expect. Scripture: YES - Acts 12:1-10 Story of Peter being released from jail while his friends prayed. NO - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Story of Paul asking God 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 [...]
Mother’s Day Teaching Goal: Honor mom. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother--which is the first commandment with a promise--that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Proverbs 31 THE NOBLE MOM vs. 15: Mom [...]
Lent/Easter Season By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: The forty days before Easter—Lent—is a time for self-examination, repentance and remembering the sacrifice of Jesus. Scriptures: Psalm 139:1, 23-24 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. Search me O God and know my heart; [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is called “the tent peg.” Scripture: Zechariah 10:4 From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg. Materials: Tent peg (one per family) Large stone Permanent Marker Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in [...]
Teaching Goal: Christian faith today is founded on Jesus and the lives of Christians who lived before. Scriptures: John 10:7 Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate {door KJV} for the sheep…I am the gate {door KJV}; whoever enters through [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s spirit gives our actions power. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s power allows us to work together as believers, for His glory! Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 Now the body is not made up of one part but of many…If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If [...]
Teaching Goal: Knowing the Bible and doing what it says are ways to keep our eyes on Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Materials: List of Biblical and non-Biblical statements (*Found on pages 3 and 4 [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are called to share the Good News of Christ at home, in the community and around the world. Scripture: Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. 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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Keeping our eyes on Jesus prevents Satan from distracting us. Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: We can always trust in God and His plan even if we don’t understand why some things happen. Scripture: John 9:2-3 “His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this [...]
Teaching Goal: Pray bold prayers where the answer can only be explained by God’s involvement. Scripture: Exodus 16. For forty years, God provides 2,000,000 Israelites with manna in the morning and quail at night. Acts 12. Peter is kept in prison. The church prays for [...]
Teaching Goal: The cross is a symbol of God’s power. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Materials: Paper and Pencil Play [...]
Teaching Goal: Review Bible verses and stories. Scripture: Matthew 14:12-36 Jesus feeds 5,000. Jesus goes up a mountain to be alone and pray. Jesus walks on water. Materials: Sidewalk chalk or Masking tape Optional: bread, fish crackers, water bottle Play theme song Pray Review last [...]
Teaching Goal:We need to keep growing spiritually throughout our lives. Scripture: Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Materials: Wood molding: 6’ to 7’ White paint Marker Play theme song [...]
Teaching Goal: Sometimes we are a remnant. A remnant is a small group of people who continue to serve God in a culture that does not follow God. Scripture: Esther 3:5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God has done in your life. Scripture: Joshua 3:15-16 Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water [...]
Can be done as a Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: Jesus has the power to heal. Scripture: Luke 8:42-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but [...]
Teaching Goal: What message will we leave? Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47 {Moses} said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They [...]
Teaching Goal: To please God, we must have faith because it requires faith to believe that God exists. Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards [...]
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: God’s Word is sweet, it is good and helps us live a life that honors God. Scripture: Ezekiel 2 and 3 Ezekiel 3:1-3 And He said to me, “Son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll; then [...]
Teaching Goal: Being a Christian can be the most exciting thing in life. Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14 David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might, while he and the entire house of Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord [...]
Teaching Goal: Through prayer, give your concerns to God. Wait on God’s timing for answers to prayer. Scripture: Matthew 5:44 Pray for those who treat you badly. Luke 11:2-4 The Lord’s Prayer Romans 8:26 The Holy Spirit will help us pray. Ephesians 6:18 Pray for [...]
Teaching Goal: God wants us to learn about Him in our home. Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon [...]
Teaching goal: Our faith in God needs to be a part of everything in our lives. Scriptures: Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Materials: Copies of activity forms (**Please refer [...]
Teaching Goal: Eternity is a long time. Scripture: Romans 6:22 But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life. Galatians 6:8 The one who sows [...]
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: God is the power behind our different skills. Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know…{God’s} incomparably great power for us who believe.” Ephesians 3:20 Now to {God} who is [...]
Teaching Goal: Spiritual activities help to keep your life in balance. Scripture: Matthew 17:20 If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there” and it will be done. Nothing will be impossible for [...]
Teaching Goal: Better times are coming for those who believe in God. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel's vision in the Valley of Dry Bones. Materials: Packing peanuts (must be corn starch based, craft stores sell them as "Magic Noodles") Sponge, moistened Play theme song Pray Review [...]
Teaching Goal: God can protect us when we face big challenges. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17-David and Goliath Watch Video
Teaching Goal: Daniel obeyed and trusted in God. God protected Daniel. Scripture: Daniel 6 Material: Orange and yellow construction paper (10 sheets each color) Brown or white construction paper (10 sheets) Clear packing tape A blindfold In Advance: Watch a simple “how-to” video by searching [...]
Teaching Goal: God values service, perseverance, faith, and giving, not gold and money. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7 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 greater worth than gold, which [...]
Teaching Goal: Being a Christian may be unpopular. Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20a Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in [...]
Teaching Goal: Parents and grandparents, bless your teens. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 {God’s message to David about Solomon} You will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies…I will grant Israel [...]
Teaching Goal: Be thankful. Scripture: Luke 17:12-19 As {Jesus} was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, [...]
Teaching Goal: Trusting God to guide us every day of our lives. Scripture: Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in [...]
By: Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Hard times can make us stronger and give us more faith depending on how we choose to handle the challenge. Scripture: James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that [...]