Object Lessons Zone
Getting children to understand spiritual truth is like threading a needle. In fact, it can be easier to get a camel through the eye of a needle...
I don't mean to string you along, or hem you in, but the point of this Zone is to thread together all of the object lessons we've knitted together on this site. So don't get all wound up! Just cut loose and tie these object lessons into the next yarn you teach. I know these puns are piercing, but like the man of the cloth said, "You reap what you sew!" Or sew they say!
See also: Why I Believe In Object Lessons by Barney Kinard
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Baptism Illustration
3-5 year olds will see how baptism is a picture of what happens when we become Christians – our sins are washed away when we trust Christ for forgiveness. |
Baptism | ||
Can we trust our senses?
Much in this world is unreliable, even our own senses can fool us. But God's Word IS reliable. |
Bible | ||
Discovering Your Gifts
God has given us all many different gifts, talents and abilities. Here is a lesson to help children understand about discovering those gifts. |
Spiritual Gifts | ||
Do you believe?
We can believe in Jesus and what He did for us even though we can't see or feel Him. |
Thomas didn't believe | ||
Facing Trials and Troubles
Children particularly enjoy any lessons involving fire, water or balloons. The following object lesson involves all three, so it should be a big hit! |
Trials | ||
Getting into Character | Costumes | ||
GOD GAVE US A CHOICE
This is an object lesson demonstrating the fall of Adam and Eve using candy bars where volunteers get to choose a candy bar. If they follow the advice given, they get a tasty treat, but if they disregard the advice, they're in for a surprise. |
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Jesus Like Vanilla
Ingredients needed to live a christian life more like Jesus. A hands on cooking activity for 3-5 graders (Can also be done with any age above Kindergarten). |
Christian Life | ||
Musical Glasses
We are all given gifts and talents from the Lord that we are to use in the Church Body. This could be a good object lesson for a family service, to teach the importance of every age group in the church. |
Spiritual Gifts | ||
Play Doh Heart
As we sin, we corrupt and break up our hearts, but when we ask God to forgive us he puts us back together and even makes our hearts new. |
Forgiveness,Communion | ||
Sin Grows Rapidly
Learning that little sins build until they tie you up. |
Sin | ||
Squished Satan
Demonstrate with playdough that God & the Devil aren't equally matched. |
devil, demons | ||
StorySticks Demo Video
Watch as Karl performs a Story Sticks demo of the Story of the Paralytic Man. |
StorySticks Demo | ||
The Black Dot
God can change what we see as a "black dot" in our life into something beautiful! |
Providence | ||
The Seriousness of Sin
There are no "little" or "big" sins in God's eyes. |
Sin | ||
Treat Others as You Would Want to be Treated
Things you do and say in anger hurt others. Ask God to help you control your behavior. |
Consideration | ||
Virtual Bible Place Field Trips
Many Bible places can still be found AND amazingly seen right where your at using on-line satelite maps and/or Google Earth. This article give coordidates that be entered in these websites or Google Earth program to teleport you to these amazing places. |
Bible places | ||
What do you want on your Tombstone?
Think about what you want people to say about you someday! See what was said about a Bible character at the end of his life! |
Life | ||
Working Together Is A Blast!
This object lesson uses the Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction to demonstrate the body of Christ working together. |
Working Together | ||
The POP QUIZ
What if Jesus took a Pop Quiz on Life and His results were counted as yours? That's the meaning of atonement! Jesus score is placed on top of yours! |
Gospel Presentation | ||
King of Hearts Card Trick with Video Demonstration
This is a super easy and impressive trick that requires no sleight of hand. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Ticket to Heaven Game
A FUN interactive game by Karl Bastian that visually illustrates the eternal impact of sharing your faith. Includes a complete video of the game in action! |
The Gospel | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Cookie Recipe
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - God Has the Perfect Recipe: LOVE | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - God Protects Me
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - God Gives Tools to Protect Us | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - God's Dictionary
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Nothing is Impossible with God | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - God's Whiteboard
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - God Forgives Our Mistakes! | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Grumpy Glasses
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Attitude | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Heart Mitt
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - God wants us to Guard our Hearts! | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Paw Prints
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Remembering Scripture | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Promises are Sticky!
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Promises | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Shine for Jesus
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Be the Light | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Snow Globe
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Do Good Things for God | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - Wood Carving
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Honoring God with our Skills | ||
Object Lesson Videos with Nicki Straza - You Are Valuable!
Pastor Nicki Straza presents short Object Lesson Videos you can use in your services, online, or just to train yourself in a simple object lesson you can use! |
Object Lesson - Value | ||
100 Bible Names Magic Trick
This is an EASY but AMAZING magic trick using 100 Bible names. |
Magic Trick | ||
A Book of Books
Show kids that the Bible is many books combined. |
Bible, | ||
A Letter From a Friend
Puppet gets a letter from a friend, is excited, but doesn't open it. Silly huh? Kinda like Christians who are excited about their Bibles, but don't read them. Silly huh? |
Bible is Like a Letter from God | ||
Amazing Easy Prediction Magic Trick!
This is a classic easy magic trick where you can predict a choice that a child makes. |
Prophesy or Choices | ||
An Easy Choice
Sometimes the things of the world appear to be more attractive than the things of God, but we have to remember that in the long run, choosing God’s Way will always be better! |
Faith | ||
Ask, Seek, Knock
Have son or daughters asking for a certain need of theirs. Then give them the complete opposite. Teaching that God would not do this to anyone of us. |
Needing God | ||
Awesome Mind Reading Trick
This trick will make it look like you can read kids' minds! However, you can then talk about how only God can really read our minds. |
Mind Reading | ||
Back To School Object Lesson
Here is a great 'back to school' lesson that shares the Gospel using school supplies. |
Christian Life - Back to School | ||
Backwards Room
A visual way to teach your kids what repentance means. |
Salvation, Repentance, | ||
Balance the Plate
Engage your small group with this activity that teaches them to stay focused on Jesus. |
Concentration, | ||
Being Connected to God Gives You Power
Being connected to God gives you power. |
God | ||
Bible Story Mad Lib Idea
This is a super fun idea to teach on how amazing the Bible is by using a very fun introduction of creating a "mad libs" Bible story. It is funny, but has a teaching point on how God's Word came to be and what it means to be "inspired" by God. |
The Good Samaritan / Inspiration of Scripture | ||
Broken Toaster
Using a toaster to demonstrate to children that Christians do not need to be afraid of death! |
There Is No Need To Fear Death | ||
Bungee Cord
Imagine you are all alone and lost in the woods and a giant monster is chasing you and you trip.... |
Christian Living | ||
Does Ivory Soap Float?
Don't buy the lie of evolution. |
ChristianLife | ||
Don't Be Fooled by the Wrapper
The world and our Enemy try to deceive us by making sin look yummy, but in the end it tastes horrible! |
Bible, Sin |