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Pray for the President

Teaching Goal: Pray for those in authority. Scripture: Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God [...]

Pray for the President2021-04-28T16:24:51-06:00

Prayer Cube

Teaching Goal: Topics for daily prayer. Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as [...]

Prayer Cube2021-04-28T16:32:24-06:00

Prayer Wall

Teaching Goal: Pray about everything. Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying. Ephesians 2:19-20 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people [...]

Prayer Wall2021-04-28T16:36:09-06:00

Praying Continually

Teaching Goal: We can talk to God anytime. Scripture: I Samuel 1 – Story of Hannah asking for a son and having her request answered. I Samuel 1:12-13a “As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips [...]

Praying Continually2024-01-11T15:30:28-07:00

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

Coupons for Mom

Teaching Goal:  Mom is very important to God and to each child. Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4 2 Timothy 1:4-7 Materials: Paper and pen Hand-made coupons or actual gift certificates for things Mom appreciates  (helping with dinner, picking up toys cheerfully, a massage, a manicure, etc.) Play theme song Pray Review [...]

Coupons for Mom2021-04-22T21:35:37-06:00

Secret Agent Prayers

Teaching Goal:  Some prayers can be done in private. Scriptures: Matthew 6:5-6 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received [...]

Secret Agent Prayers2021-04-29T21:32:47-06:00

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

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 is coming to take [...]

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

Love Your Enemy

Teaching Goal:  Treat everyone as one of God’s children. Scriptures: Luke 6:27-32 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you…If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those [...]

Love Your Enemy2021-04-27T16:15:51-06:00

Patience – A Fruit of the Spirit

By Kelly Weaver Teaching Goal: To help children understand the importance of patience when relying on God’s plan. Scripture: Galatians 6:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Micah 7:7 But as for me, I watch in hope for [...]

Patience – A Fruit of the Spirit2021-04-30T19:39:10-06:00

Peter Walks on Water

Teaching Goal: Knowing the Bible and doing what it says are ways to keep our eyes on Jesus. Scripture:   Matthew 14:22-33 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Materials: List of Biblical and non-Biblical statements (*Found on pages 3 and 4 of downloadable PDF) 8 [...]

Peter Walks on Water2021-04-28T16:12:42-06:00

Salt Adds Support

Teaching Goal: Jesus calls us to be "salt" in this world. Like salt in water, we are to provide support for friends and others. Scriptures: Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make [...]

Salt Adds Support2021-04-28T22:48:26-06:00

Showing Jesus for Who He Is

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 the Lord, who is [...]

Showing Jesus for Who He Is2021-04-29T22:06:55-06:00

Share the Good News

Teaching Goal:  Christians are called to share the Good News of Christ at home, in the community and around the world. Scripture:  Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and  Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Materials: Pen or Marker Glow [...]

Share the Good News2021-04-29T21:53:12-06:00

Vacation

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 forever--the Spirit of truth. [...]

Vacation2021-04-30T17:44:33-06:00

Wisdom Treasure

Teaching Goal:  Look to the Bible for wisdom and understanding. Scriptures: Proverbs 2:1-9 My {child}, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for [...]

Wisdom Treasure2021-04-30T18:38:42-06:00

Circle Prayers

Teaching Goal:  Pray bold prayers where the answer can only be explained by God’s involvement. Scripture: Exodus 16. For forty years, God provides 2,000,000 Israelites with manna in the morning and quail at night. Acts 12. Peter is kept in prison. The church prays for him and an angel [...]

Circle Prayers2021-04-22T21:24:51-06:00

Bible Review

Teaching Goal:  Review Bible verses and stories. Scripture:   Matthew 14:12-36  Jesus feeds 5,000. Jesus goes up a mountain to be alone and pray. Jesus walks on water. Materials: Sidewalk chalk or Masking tape Optional: bread, fish crackers, water bottle Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion [...]

Bible Review2021-04-22T20:12:51-06:00

Royal Priesthood

Teaching Goal:  In the Old Testament, access to God was through  the priest.  In the New Testament, God tells us that we are a Royal Priesthood, which means that we can approach God directly through prayer, and that we can read the Bible. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 But you [...]

Royal Priesthood2021-04-28T22:42:02-06:00

Healing

Can be done as a Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal:  Jesus has the power to heal. Scripture: Luke 8:42-48  As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him.  And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal [...]

Healing2021-04-27T14:49:42-06:00

Messages to God

Teaching Goal:  God is watching us from heaven and wants to bless us. Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:15  Look down from heaven, your holy dwelling place, and bless your people Israel and the land you have given us as you promised on oath to our ancestors, a land flowing with milk [...]

Messages to God2021-04-27T16:30:08-06:00

Jonah (Sidewalk Chalk)

Teaching Goal:  Pray to God who is with us during difficult times. Scripture: The Book of Jonah Materials: Veggie Tale's "Jonah" DVD Sidewalk Chalk Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to use your own [...]

Jonah (Sidewalk Chalk)2021-04-27T15:23:08-06:00

The Fire of the Holy Spirit

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 the day of Pentecost [...]

The Fire of the Holy Spirit2021-04-30T16:23:33-06:00

Walking on Water

Teaching Goal: Knowing the Bible and doing what it says is how we keep our eyes on Jesus. Scripture:   Matthew 14:22-33 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water.                     Materials: List of Biblical and non-Biblical statements (**Please see pages 3 and 4 of downloadable PDF [...]

Walking on Water2021-04-30T17:52:50-06:00

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

Classroom

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 use your own words. [...]

Classroom2021-04-22T21:27:53-06:00

Balanced Life

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 Mary, who sat at [...]

Balanced Life2021-04-30T19:41:38-06:00

Strong Tower Tag

Teaching Goal:  There is power in the name of Jesus. Scripture:  Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Materials: No materials needed. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in bold are [...]

Strong Tower Tag2021-04-29T22:48:22-06:00

Angels Are Powerful

Teaching Goal:  God’s powerful angels command respect and fear. Scripture: Joshua 5:14  Joshua has crossed the Jordan river and entered the promised land.  He meets an angel of the Lord.  “Joshua  fell face down to the ground in reverence.” Luke 2:9  An angel of the Lord appeared to {the [...]

Angels Are Powerful2021-04-21T16:57:23-06:00

Daniel in Lion’s Den

Teaching Goal:   Daniel obeyed and trusted in God. God protected Daniel. Scripture:  Daniel 6 Material: Orange and yellow construction paper (10 sheets each color) Brown or white construction paper (10 sheets) Clear packing tape A blindfold In Advance:  Watch a simple “how-to” video by searching “How to Make a [...]

Daniel in Lion’s Den2021-04-30T19:19:24-06:00

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 perishes even though refined [...]

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

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

Be The One

Teaching Goal:  Be thankful. Scripture:  Luke 17:12-19 As {Jesus} was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go show yourselves to [...]

Be The One2024-01-03T16:39:02-07:00
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