By N.K. Thomas Teaching Goal: God is three persons but only one God. Scripture: Matthew 3:16,17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a [...]
Teaching Goal: Heaven is an exciting place where we will be learning and working. Scripture: See the activity. Materials: Job Application. *Please refer to page 3 of the downloadable PDF for a printable copy of this form. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson [...]
By Kelly Weaver Teaching Goal: Demonstrating the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Scriptures: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and [...]
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: Self-control is a spiritual gift available to Christians. Scriptures: Joshua 6:18 Keep away from the devoted things so that you will not bring about your own destruction by taking any of them. Joshua 7 Achan takes forbidden treasure--a robe, silver and gold--from the [...]
Teaching Goal: To reflect Jesus to others without getting in the way or distorting their view of Him. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which come from [...]
Teaching Goal: All have sinned. Scripture: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Materials: Toothpicks, paper and pen Masking tape Activity Option #1: [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God teaches us. Scriptures: Numbers 15:37-40 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come, you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each [...]
Teaching Goal: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one. Scripture: Mark 1: 10-11 As Jesus was coming up out of the water; he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You [...]
Teaching Goal: Don’t take a vacation from God. Scriptures: Matthew 28:20 And I {Jesus} am with you always, to the very end of the age. John 14:16 And I {Jesus} will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you [...]
Multiple Family Activity (Best with 9, Minimum of 4) Teaching Goal: Jesus is a living example of what God teaches us in the Bible. Scriptures: John 1:14-15 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying “This [...]
Idea from Carlos Gonzales Teaching Goal: Awareness of the battle going on inside each person between the Spirit and sinful nature. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful [...]
Teaching Goal: When we become a Christian we are changed. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are the fragrance of Christ in this world. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16a For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; [...]
Teaching Goal: Understand the purpose of hard times in our lives. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: As Christians, our target is to live a holy life. God gives us the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Jesus’ life to help us live a holy life. Scripture: The Bible: Psalm 119:9-11 “How can a young man keep his [...]
Teaching Goal: God communicates in many ways. Scripture: Psalm 29:3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters. Psalm 29:5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars. Psalm 29:7 The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. John 12:28b-29 Then a [...]
Teaching Goal: God sends the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us the truth. Scripture: John 14:26 …the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. John [...]
Teaching Goal: The Holy Spirit draws us to God. Scriptures: John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Acts 2:1-3 When [...]
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 [...]
By Michele Stamn Teaching Goal: Christians are called to “shine like stars” in a dark world. Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15 “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in [...]
Teaching Goal: Fill your life with the teachings of Jesus and you will reflect the Fruits of the Spirit. Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit [...]
Teaching Goal: The Bible is filled with God’s promises. Scripture: Psalm 33:4 Deuteronomy 31:6 John 14:26 Acts 2:21 John 14:2-3 Titus 1:2 Proverbs 3:5-6 2 Chronicles 7:14 Watch Video
Teaching Goal: Share the faith with friends. Scripture: Mark 5:1-20 Healing of the demon possessed man from Gerasenes. Materials: Paper and pencil Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to [...]
Teaching Goal: The Spirit and God’s Word bring balance to our busy lives. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called [...]
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: Have compassion for those who don’t know Jesus. Scripture: Luke 19:41-42 As He (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is [...]
Teaching Goal: When we listen and do what the Holy Spirit says, our lives look different. Scriptures: John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God has done and that He is with us. Scriptures: Exodus 25:10-22 Directions for building the ark. Exodus 16:33-34 Jar of manna next to the ark. Numbers 17:10 Aaron’s staff next to the ark. Deuteronomy 10:1-5 Put tablets in the ark. [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: As a Christian, you represent Christ to non-Christians. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:19-20 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 [...]