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Games Around the World

Teaching Goal:  Guard against materialism. Scriptures: Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly [...]

Games Around the World2021-04-26T18:32:57-06:00

God’s Power in Our Lives

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 [...]

God’s Power in Our Lives2021-04-27T14:29:16-06:00

God’s Power

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 [...]

God’s Power2021-04-27T14:27:37-06:00

Ketchup

(Idea from Jim Walters) Teaching Goal:  Eliminate debt. Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor [...]

Ketchup2021-04-27T15:42:08-06:00

Serve Others

Teaching Goal:  Christians are called to share the Good News of Christ at home, in the community, and around the world. Scriptures: Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. John 13:35 By this all men will know [...]

Serve Others2021-04-29T21:40:10-06:00

Tithe

Teaching Goal: A tithe, which means 1/10th, is a guideline for giving. Scripture: Leviticus 27:30 A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. Malachi 3:10 “Bring [...]

Tithe2021-04-30T19:32:15-06:00

Wealth

Teaching Goal:  Count our blessings. Scriptures: Jeremiah 22:16 “He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the Lord. Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will [...]

Wealth2021-04-30T20:00:42-06:00

Widow’s Mite

Teaching Goal:  Sacrificial gifts are important to God. Scripture:  Mark 12:41-44  Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and [...]

Widow’s Mite2021-04-30T18:34:08-06:00

God’s Direction for Our Lives

Teaching Goal:  The Bible teaches God’s direction for our lives. Scriptures:   2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correction, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Materials: Car [...]

God’s Direction for Our Lives2021-04-26T20:00:30-06:00

Giving

Teaching Goal:  We cannot meet every need, but Jesus calls us to meet some needs. Scripture:    2 Corinthians 9:7&11 “You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion…Each man should give what he has decided in his heart [...]

Giving2021-04-26T18:38:55-06:00

Thinning

Teaching Goal: Reduce materialism and give to those in need. Scriptures: Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.  2 Corinthians 9:7-8 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to [...]

Thinning2021-04-30T16:47:57-06:00

Priscilla and Aquila

The Gift of Hospitality Teaching Goal:  Teach the story of Priscilla & Aquila and the spiritual gift of hospitality. Scriptures: Acts 18:1-3 Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he met a Jew named Aquila…who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla…Paul [...]

Priscilla and Aquila2021-04-28T16:42:24-06:00

Dorcas-Helping Others

Teaching Goal:  To learn about serving others. Scripture: Acts 9:36-42  In Joppa there was a disciple named Dorcas who was always doing good and helping the poor.  About that time she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upstairs [...]

Dorcas-Helping Others2021-04-26T15:52:58-06:00

Christmas Gift for Jesus

Teaching Goal:  Give Jesus the gift of love for his birthday at Christmas. Scriptures: Matthew 22:36-39 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”  Jesus replied:  “Love the Lord your God with all your soul and with all your mind.  This is the first [...]

Christmas Gift for Jesus2021-04-22T21:21:30-06:00

Appliances

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 [...]

Appliances2021-04-21T17:17:15-06:00

Apple Core

Teaching Goal:  Teaching stewardship of money. Scripture:  Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing. Materials: Apples Sharp knife Optional:  Caramel or other fruit dip Play theme song Pray Review [...]

Apple Core2021-04-21T17:15:57-06:00

Currency of Heaven

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 [...]

Currency of Heaven2021-04-22T22:04:47-06:00

Clean Water

Teaching Goal:   Recognize our blessings so we can share with others. Scripture:  Matthew 25:35-40 For I {the Lord} was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed [...]

Clean Water2021-04-22T21:29:18-06:00

Christmas Generosity

Teaching Goal:   Give Jesus a gift on His birthday. Scripture:  Luke 2 (Story of Jesus’ birth.) Matthew 25:34-40 Then the King will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since [...]

Christmas Generosity2021-04-22T21:18:42-06:00

Building a Godly Family

Teaching Goal:   God is the foundation of our family. Scripture: Psalm 127:1a Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Materials: Paper and marker Clear plastic water bottle (12 ounces or less). Cut off the top.   (Should hold 4 ping-pong balls but [...]

Building a Godly Family2021-04-22T20:39:43-06:00

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