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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 [...]

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 [...]

Honor Your Mother2021-04-27T15:17:17-06:00

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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." [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Shine Like Stars

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 [...]

Shine Like Stars2021-04-29T22:02:26-06:00

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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