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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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." [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(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 [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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. [...]
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: 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: 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]