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Answers to Prayer

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 remove his thorn in [...]

Answers to Prayer2021-04-21T17:01:48-06:00

Honor Your Mother

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 provides food for her [...]

Honor Your Mother2024-01-03T14:09:26-07:00

Our Jesus Basket

Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal:  Follow Jesus in every part of your life. Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, [...]

Our Jesus Basket2021-04-28T15:47:51-06:00

Future Spouse (Part 2)

Teaching Goal:  Begin now to think and pray about your future spouse. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 7:8-11 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I {Paul} am. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and [...]

Future Spouse (Part 2)2021-04-26T18:29:24-06:00

God’s House

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 me will be saved. [...]

God’s House2021-04-26T20:01:55-06:00

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 power. Judges 15:14-15 The [...]

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 the body were an [...]

God’s Power2021-04-27T14:27:37-06:00

God’s Word – The Sword for Battle

By Karen Noal Teaching Goal:  Follow God’s Word when you are tempted to make bad choices. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-18 When the bad day comes, you can stand your ground by putting on the armor of God which includes the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Matthew [...]

God’s Word – The Sword for Battle2021-04-27T14:32:59-06:00

Spiritual Body

Teaching Goal:   Our earthly body will be changed into a spiritual body. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has [...]

Spiritual Body2021-04-29T22:26:23-06:00

Utensils

Teaching Goal:  God uses those who stay pure for special assignments. Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 (NIV) In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself [...]

Utensils2021-04-30T17:42:30-06:00

Watch Jesus

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 sat down at the [...]

Watch Jesus2021-04-30T17:57:14-06:00

God Can Use Me

Teaching Goal:  God will use us despite our weaknesses and failures Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10 ... We are weak, but you are strong! 2 Corinthians 12:9  But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast [...]

God Can Use Me2021-04-26T18:40:02-06:00

Cross Scavenger Hunt

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 theme song Pray Review [...]

Cross Scavenger Hunt2021-04-22T21:57:23-06:00

Hearing God

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 voice came from heaven…The [...]

Hearing God2021-04-27T14:51:13-06:00

Expanding Egg

By Karen Noal Teaching Goal:  A heart that is soft and open toward God will grow. 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 [...]

Expanding Egg2021-04-30T19:33:22-06:00

Choose Your Attitude

Teaching Goal:   Attitude is not determined by circumstances. We choose our attitude. Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus [...]

Choose Your Attitude2021-04-22T21:03:06-06:00

Fact or Opinion

(Object lesson idea from “The Last Christian Generation” by Josh McDowell) Teaching Goal:  The resurrection of Christ is a fact that each person must accept or reject, not an opinion that can be true for one person and not true for another. Scripture: Matthew 27:32-55 Roman soldiers, disciples, religious [...]

Fact or Opinion2021-04-26T16:31:50-06:00

Newspaper Reporter

Teaching Goal: Understanding Biblical stories by viewing different perspectives. Scripture: See activity for Bible stories Materials: Internet and computer access In Advance: Create a newspaper template. Allow for a newspaper name, date, space for two articles and two pictures. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion [...]

Newspaper Reporter2021-04-28T15:12:18-06:00

Prayer Box

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 other Christians. Philippians 4:6  [...]

Prayer Box2021-04-28T16:27:49-06:00

Repentance

Teaching Goal:   Repentance involves both an apology and changing our behavior. Scriptures: Acts 26:20 “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.” Acts 9 Paul who has denied Jesus as Lord, calls him Lord and quits persecuting Christians. Jonah [...]

Repentance2021-04-28T22:34:41-06:00

lot and abraham

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 which you shine like [...]

lot and abraham2024-01-03T16:33:39-07:00

Everywhere Faith

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 to downloadable PDF for [...]

Everywhere Faith2021-04-26T16:14:33-06:00

Thankful Always

Idea from book by Elisa Morgan, “The Beauty of Broken” www.thebeautyofbroken.com Teaching Goal:  Focus on being thankful in both good and challenging times. Scripture:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Materials:  Paper Pencil and [...]

Thankful Always2021-04-30T16:06:33-06:00

Chocolate Milk

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 have said to you. [...]

Chocolate Milk2021-04-22T20:53:52-06:00

Chains

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 chains. Colossians 4:18 I, [...]

Chains2021-04-22T20:45:50-06:00

Bent and Torn

Teaching Goal: God is still with us and loves us when bad things happen Scripture: Acts 9:8-9 Saul {Paul} got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing…For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything. 2 Corinthians 11:16-35 [...]

Bent and Torn2021-04-21T17:40:17-06:00

Anger

Teaching Goal:  Anger leaves a mark on other people. Scripture:          Psalm 37:7-8 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only [...]

Anger2021-04-19T17:18:17-06:00

Adversity

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 the testing of your [...]

Adversity2021-04-21T16:46:37-06:00
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