Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A Toy, Scissors
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God gave us the greatest gift of all time!
Illustration: (We did this illustration right after showing Charlie Brown’s Christmas when Linus tells everyone the real meaning of Christmas.) Come up tell the kids about how Linus is right. You see boys and girls Christmas is all about God’s love. It is a story of God’s plan in the works to save us b/c He loves us! Show the kids the toy. Explain to the kids how this is your absolute favorite toy. You used to bring it everywhere with you when you were young. Nothing could separate you from this toy. Even recall a time when you thought you lost the toy and were so upset until you found it. Now explain to the kids that Christmas is a time to remember when God sent His son, Jesus, to the earth. He gave us His son! It would sort of be like me giving this toy away, but God took it a step further. God loves us so much that He gave us Jesus knowing that the only way to save us was for His son to die. On a smaller scale, it would sort of be like if I gave this toy to someone who I knew would destroy it. Now take markers and start drawing all over it. Then take scissors out and cut up the toy.
Explanation of the point: You see boys and girls, Christmas is all about God’s love. God gave his son to die for us. We can live because of the sacrifice of Jesus. The great thing is Jesus didn’t stay like this. Jesus rose form the dead, and now, the Bible tells us sitting in heaven with God praying for us.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Object Lesson | Table Leg
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Table with fold up legs, an object of some kind. (It is very funny if you actually use yourself as the object)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - When we give, God uses our offering to support the church, so that the church can reach out!
Illustration: Go up front and set the object on the table. Explain that because the table has four legs it can support the weight of this object and many more objects. Now ask the kids what would happen if we removed two of the legs? Fold up one side of the legs. Now place the object on the table. It will slide off and fall on the ground. Explain to the kids that without the support the objects fall onto the ground. The table isn’t as effective as it can be.
Explanation of the point: You see boys and girls when we give our time, money, and effort to the church we help support it and all the things the church does. This pleases God, because we are helping to share our love with others around us!
Supplies: Table with fold up legs, an object of some kind. (It is very funny if you actually use yourself as the object)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - When we give, God uses our offering to support the church, so that the church can reach out!
Illustration: Go up front and set the object on the table. Explain that because the table has four legs it can support the weight of this object and many more objects. Now ask the kids what would happen if we removed two of the legs? Fold up one side of the legs. Now place the object on the table. It will slide off and fall on the ground. Explain to the kids that without the support the objects fall onto the ground. The table isn’t as effective as it can be.
Explanation of the point: You see boys and girls when we give our time, money, and effort to the church we help support it and all the things the church does. This pleases God, because we are helping to share our love with others around us!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Object Lesson | Lopsided Tug of War
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A Rope
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Even if we can only give a little, when we add up what all of us can give it can make a huge difference!
Illustration: While up front, explain to the kids that you are pretty strong and if you did tug of war with most of the kids in here you would win. Then you are going to demonstrate. Choose someone small and of course you are going to win. Here is where it changes. Pick another small child, and then another, etc. Eventually, with 10-12 small children they will overpower you. Then explain, even when we give just a little bit it all adds up when everyone gives and eventually has a huge impact!
Supplies: A Rope
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Even if we can only give a little, when we add up what all of us can give it can make a huge difference!
Illustration: While up front, explain to the kids that you are pretty strong and if you did tug of war with most of the kids in here you would win. Then you are going to demonstrate. Choose someone small and of course you are going to win. Here is where it changes. Pick another small child, and then another, etc. Eventually, with 10-12 small children they will overpower you. Then explain, even when we give just a little bit it all adds up when everyone gives and eventually has a huge impact!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Object Lesson | An Empty Pen
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A Pen
Preparation: Take out the insides of the pen.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - We need to go to God! Real faith means being able to trust God in everything!
Illustration: Show the kids the pen. Ask them what a pen is for and take a few responses. After a few explain to them that a pen is used to write things down. You could right down a phone number for a friend, or a journal about your life. People have used pens to write books, and notes, and grocery lists. It can be used for an endless amount of things, but not this pen. This pen has nothing to it. There is no ink. Click the pen a few times to show the kids there is no insides. Now explain that many people who call themselves Christians and say they have faith in God don’t. They always try to accomplish everything on their own, and don’t just give it to God. When we do that, when we say we have faith, but then always try to do everything on our own and worry, its like being an empty pen. God wants to do so much through us, like a pen can be used for many things, but without faith - true faith - all we are is an empty pen.
Supplies: A Pen
Preparation: Take out the insides of the pen.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - We need to go to God! Real faith means being able to trust God in everything!
Illustration: Show the kids the pen. Ask them what a pen is for and take a few responses. After a few explain to them that a pen is used to write things down. You could right down a phone number for a friend, or a journal about your life. People have used pens to write books, and notes, and grocery lists. It can be used for an endless amount of things, but not this pen. This pen has nothing to it. There is no ink. Click the pen a few times to show the kids there is no insides. Now explain that many people who call themselves Christians and say they have faith in God don’t. They always try to accomplish everything on their own, and don’t just give it to God. When we do that, when we say we have faith, but then always try to do everything on our own and worry, its like being an empty pen. God wants to do so much through us, like a pen can be used for many things, but without faith - true faith - all we are is an empty pen.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Object Lesson | Not A Screwdriver!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A piece of fruit, board, screws, and other random items
Preparation: Gather supplies
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to go to God!
Illustration: Walk up to the front explaining that you have a big job to complete. You have to screw these screws into this board! So you put the materials down and then you go through your tools (Have some random items as “tools”). Then you say you know which tool to use! It’s the piece of fruit. At this point the kids will be saying no, you are wrong! You then try to screw the screws in with the piece of fruit. Of course this doesn’t work. Now ask the kids what should you have used? Then explain that there are a lot of people that say they have faith in God, but then never go to him. We say we trust him, but then never give our lives fully over to him. If we really have faith in God, then in every situation we have to trust he has our best interests at heart and jump in!
Supplies: A piece of fruit, board, screws, and other random items
Preparation: Gather supplies
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to go to God!
Illustration: Walk up to the front explaining that you have a big job to complete. You have to screw these screws into this board! So you put the materials down and then you go through your tools (Have some random items as “tools”). Then you say you know which tool to use! It’s the piece of fruit. At this point the kids will be saying no, you are wrong! You then try to screw the screws in with the piece of fruit. Of course this doesn’t work. Now ask the kids what should you have used? Then explain that there are a lot of people that say they have faith in God, but then never go to him. We say we trust him, but then never give our lives fully over to him. If we really have faith in God, then in every situation we have to trust he has our best interests at heart and jump in!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Object Lesson | Donuts & Salt
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Two donuts, salt, plates
Preparation: Have one of the donuts filled with salt all over the bottom, or even better baked into the donut!
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Just because something looks good, doesn't always mean it is the best choice.
Illustration: Show the kids both donuts and ask them who wants one. Of course the kids will all say they do. Then explain that one of these donuts is not like the other. In fact one of these donuts you wouldn’t want to eat, because even though you can’t really see it, one of these has been completely covered in salt. So one of these would taste great, while the other would taste horrible! Explain that in life we always have choices to make, and sometimes the choices seem like they are both good, but in reality it could be hiding some bad consequences. That is why it is so important to trust God with our lives and involve him in the big decisions we make.
Supplies: Two donuts, salt, plates
Preparation: Have one of the donuts filled with salt all over the bottom, or even better baked into the donut!
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Just because something looks good, doesn't always mean it is the best choice.
Illustration: Show the kids both donuts and ask them who wants one. Of course the kids will all say they do. Then explain that one of these donuts is not like the other. In fact one of these donuts you wouldn’t want to eat, because even though you can’t really see it, one of these has been completely covered in salt. So one of these would taste great, while the other would taste horrible! Explain that in life we always have choices to make, and sometimes the choices seem like they are both good, but in reality it could be hiding some bad consequences. That is why it is so important to trust God with our lives and involve him in the big decisions we make.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Object Lesson | Light in Darkness
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Flashlight, 2 Leaders
Preparation: None... Maybe some practice time for the two leaders
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are the light of the world! Matthew 5:14
Illustration: Lights go off and then, both people try to walk up to the front. They end up walking into things and complaining about how dark it is! They ask who turned out the lights anyway! As they stumble around one of them notices a small flash of light. The first one asks what was that. The second person answers, oh that is my flashlight. The first asks him why he has it hidden under his shirt instead of showing the way so they aren’t running into things in the dark. The second person says, I don’t know... I can take it out if you want. The first yells YES!
Main leader comes out and explains as they leave the room and turn the lights back on that many of us are hiding our lights. When we ask God into our life, we have the light of the world in us! God doesn’t want us to hide that light, but to let it shine. God wants us to share him with our friends, families, and everyone!
Supplies: Flashlight, 2 Leaders
Preparation: None... Maybe some practice time for the two leaders
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are the light of the world! Matthew 5:14
Illustration: Lights go off and then, both people try to walk up to the front. They end up walking into things and complaining about how dark it is! They ask who turned out the lights anyway! As they stumble around one of them notices a small flash of light. The first one asks what was that. The second person answers, oh that is my flashlight. The first asks him why he has it hidden under his shirt instead of showing the way so they aren’t running into things in the dark. The second person says, I don’t know... I can take it out if you want. The first yells YES!
Main leader comes out and explains as they leave the room and turn the lights back on that many of us are hiding our lights. When we ask God into our life, we have the light of the world in us! God doesn’t want us to hide that light, but to let it shine. God wants us to share him with our friends, families, and everyone!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Object Lesson | Keep It All
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Lots of Candy or some other item
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to share our relationship with God with everyone!
Illustration: Walk up and talk about all the lovely items you have. Explain that someone gave you a lifetime supply and you have sooooooo much of it that you have no idea what to do with it. Tell the kids you have been eating it all day and all night and still can’t get through it. Then ask the children if they would like some. When they say yes, act like you are going to give it to them but then don’t. Explain that you need it all for yourself. Isn’t that fair? Now Explain: You see boys and girls it isn’t fair that I would keep all this candy that was given to me. In fact it is the opposite! It is very selfish of me to keep it all. Hand a few pieces out. It always feels better to give to people. Boys and girls, God gave us a gift. He gave his son to die on the cross for us. That is how we can have God as our best friend. Jesus told us to share that with everyone around us, and when we don’t its like keeping all the candy for ourself.
Supplies: Lots of Candy or some other item
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to share our relationship with God with everyone!
Illustration: Walk up and talk about all the lovely items you have. Explain that someone gave you a lifetime supply and you have sooooooo much of it that you have no idea what to do with it. Tell the kids you have been eating it all day and all night and still can’t get through it. Then ask the children if they would like some. When they say yes, act like you are going to give it to them but then don’t. Explain that you need it all for yourself. Isn’t that fair? Now Explain: You see boys and girls it isn’t fair that I would keep all this candy that was given to me. In fact it is the opposite! It is very selfish of me to keep it all. Hand a few pieces out. It always feels better to give to people. Boys and girls, God gave us a gift. He gave his son to die on the cross for us. That is how we can have God as our best friend. Jesus told us to share that with everyone around us, and when we don’t its like keeping all the candy for ourself.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Object Lesson | Salt In Everything!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Salt and various foods
Preparation: Have the various foods out on a plate.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: People should know we love God!
Illustration: Have various foods out on a plate and explain to the kids about salt. Salt has a very powerful taste. When used correctly, salt helps food taste better. It also is used to make food last longer. The biggest thing about salt is that when it is still good you can taste it on anything it gets on. Pour it on the different foods. You can let the a child or leader taste each food. Then explain: Even if you shake it off the salt has made an impact on it. There is no way for it not to be impacted by the salt. Jesus called us salt because our life should affected other people all around us. If we lose our saltiness, then aren’t doing what God wants us to do.
Supplies: Salt and various foods
Preparation: Have the various foods out on a plate.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: People should know we love God!
Illustration: Have various foods out on a plate and explain to the kids about salt. Salt has a very powerful taste. When used correctly, salt helps food taste better. It also is used to make food last longer. The biggest thing about salt is that when it is still good you can taste it on anything it gets on. Pour it on the different foods. You can let the a child or leader taste each food. Then explain: Even if you shake it off the salt has made an impact on it. There is no way for it not to be impacted by the salt. Jesus called us salt because our life should affected other people all around us. If we lose our saltiness, then aren’t doing what God wants us to do.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Object Lesson | Nothing Into Something!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
***This one costs some money due to you need a chick pan. I usually try to keep the object lessons to everyday things you can find anywhere, but once in awhile there are some neat little "gospel illusions" that are fun for the kids!***
Supplies: A Chick Pan, and some food (To see what a chick pan is click here)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God will always provide for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the empty cup. Explain that God provides for us even when we think there is nothing. We need to trust God and know that he will provide for us. Then put the cover on the empty cup and explain that when we place or life in God’s hands and completely trust him, God will provide where we thought there was nothing! Remove the top and there will be food inside!
To see a Chick Pan in action check this out:
***This one costs some money due to you need a chick pan. I usually try to keep the object lessons to everyday things you can find anywhere, but once in awhile there are some neat little "gospel illusions" that are fun for the kids!***
Supplies: A Chick Pan, and some food (To see what a chick pan is click here)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God will always provide for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the empty cup. Explain that God provides for us even when we think there is nothing. We need to trust God and know that he will provide for us. Then put the cover on the empty cup and explain that when we place or life in God’s hands and completely trust him, God will provide where we thought there was nothing! Remove the top and there will be food inside!
To see a Chick Pan in action check this out:
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Object Lesson | Lunch Box
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Two lunch boxes filled with one good lunch and one bad lunch
Preparation: Prepare two lunches with one being good and something you would want to eat, and the other with random, and disgusting things no one would eat for lunch.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God always wants the best for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the two different lunch boxes. Ask them how many of them love lunch time! Of course, most of the kids favorite subject in school is lunch time. Describe how exciting it is to see what was packed for lunch. (Here you start with the bad lunch). As you pull out all the bad items no one would eat the kids should be saying things like gross and disgusting! Have fun with this, and make it sound like you would love to eat all this. Then tell the kids of course no one would want to eat any of this! Now pull out the good lunch box. Show the kids all the good and nutritious food. Ask them how many would want to eat this one! Explain that God wants the very best for us. Even though bad things happen in life, God wants us to have the very best because he loves us. If we put our life in God's hands, God will take care of us! Matthew 6:25-34
Supplies: Two lunch boxes filled with one good lunch and one bad lunch
Preparation: Prepare two lunches with one being good and something you would want to eat, and the other with random, and disgusting things no one would eat for lunch.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God always wants the best for us.
Illustration: Show the kids the two different lunch boxes. Ask them how many of them love lunch time! Of course, most of the kids favorite subject in school is lunch time. Describe how exciting it is to see what was packed for lunch. (Here you start with the bad lunch). As you pull out all the bad items no one would eat the kids should be saying things like gross and disgusting! Have fun with this, and make it sound like you would love to eat all this. Then tell the kids of course no one would want to eat any of this! Now pull out the good lunch box. Show the kids all the good and nutritious food. Ask them how many would want to eat this one! Explain that God wants the very best for us. Even though bad things happen in life, God wants us to have the very best because he loves us. If we put our life in God's hands, God will take care of us! Matthew 6:25-34
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Object Lesson | Stuffed Animal
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Stuffed Animal of Favorite Toy
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God is always there for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the stuffed animal or favorite toy that you have. Explain to the kids that you love this toy. In fact, you take really good care of it. Ask a few of the kids what is their favorite toy. Then ask them if they would take their favorite toy and throw it down stairs or light it on fire? Of course not! We take care of the things we love. God is the same way with us. God wants to be there for us in the good times and the bad times. It is just a matter of us letting Him be there. God loves us!
Supplies: Stuffed Animal of Favorite Toy
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God is always there for us!
Illustration: Show the kids the stuffed animal or favorite toy that you have. Explain to the kids that you love this toy. In fact, you take really good care of it. Ask a few of the kids what is their favorite toy. Then ask them if they would take their favorite toy and throw it down stairs or light it on fire? Of course not! We take care of the things we love. God is the same way with us. God wants to be there for us in the good times and the bad times. It is just a matter of us letting Him be there. God loves us!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Object Lesson | Sand
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Sand
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God cares about every detail of our life!
Illustration: Show the kids the sand. Ask them who loves the beach? How many of you went to the beach a lot this summer? How many of you want to be at the beach right now? The beach is a great place. Isn’t it crazy how little each grain of sand is? I mean, how many millions upon millions of grains of sand does it take to make one single beach. God took the time to create all this sand. He pays attention to every tiny detail of his creation. The Bible tells us that he knows how many hairs are on our head. We can know that God loves us and is interested in every aspect of our lives.
Supplies: Sand
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God cares about every detail of our life!
Illustration: Show the kids the sand. Ask them who loves the beach? How many of you went to the beach a lot this summer? How many of you want to be at the beach right now? The beach is a great place. Isn’t it crazy how little each grain of sand is? I mean, how many millions upon millions of grains of sand does it take to make one single beach. God took the time to create all this sand. He pays attention to every tiny detail of his creation. The Bible tells us that he knows how many hairs are on our head. We can know that God loves us and is interested in every aspect of our lives.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Object Lesson | Story Book
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A story book - preferably a choose your own adventure story book (Make sure it is an appropriate book)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When God is our #1 we have a much better chance to live a fulfilling life!
Illustration: Show the kids the story book. Explain to them that in a story the main character has to make choices. You can go into the main character of the book you use and the choices they have to make. Explain that each choice leads the character down a certain path. Sometimes the character is a hero and saves the day, while other characters choose to be villains and try to destroy the world. The explain that each and every one of us is living out our own story book. Each day we make decisions that lead us down a specific path. How many people in life want to grow up and be in jail? How many people grow up and say they want to hate what they do? How many people grow up hoping to regret all the choices they made in their life? Of course not! So many people make small choices each and every day that lead them down wrong paths. We need to put God first in our lives. If we learn to hear God and put God first in everything we do, you can grow up finding a life that is fulfilling and rewarding, but the choice is yours! Each choice you make is your choice, not your parents, not your siblings, and not your friends. Put God first in your life, so your choices can lead to a better future surrounded with God’s love and mercy!
Supplies: A story book - preferably a choose your own adventure story book (Make sure it is an appropriate book)
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: When God is our #1 we have a much better chance to live a fulfilling life!
Illustration: Show the kids the story book. Explain to them that in a story the main character has to make choices. You can go into the main character of the book you use and the choices they have to make. Explain that each choice leads the character down a certain path. Sometimes the character is a hero and saves the day, while other characters choose to be villains and try to destroy the world. The explain that each and every one of us is living out our own story book. Each day we make decisions that lead us down a specific path. How many people in life want to grow up and be in jail? How many people grow up and say they want to hate what they do? How many people grow up hoping to regret all the choices they made in their life? Of course not! So many people make small choices each and every day that lead them down wrong paths. We need to put God first in our lives. If we learn to hear God and put God first in everything we do, you can grow up finding a life that is fulfilling and rewarding, but the choice is yours! Each choice you make is your choice, not your parents, not your siblings, and not your friends. Put God first in your life, so your choices can lead to a better future surrounded with God’s love and mercy!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Object Lesson | Video Game Love
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Video Game or Controller
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God needs to be our #1
Illustration: One person comes up hugging and holding a video game controller. They are talking to it like it is the best thing in the whole world, and how much they love it. Go as fas as to dance with it! Just tell it how amazing it is and how the video game has changed your life. Then the leader says, they are interrupting a bit, and the person says who cares, the whole world needs to know about my controller! I will shout it from the mountain tops! They then run out of the room. Then the leader explains that many of us do the same thing. We may not do it like that, but when we choose to not listen to our parents to finish our game or whatever we are doing we are putting that first in our lives. God needs to be first in our lives, but many of us only think about God and our relationship with him at church.
Supplies: Video Game or Controller
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God needs to be our #1
Illustration: One person comes up hugging and holding a video game controller. They are talking to it like it is the best thing in the whole world, and how much they love it. Go as fas as to dance with it! Just tell it how amazing it is and how the video game has changed your life. Then the leader says, they are interrupting a bit, and the person says who cares, the whole world needs to know about my controller! I will shout it from the mountain tops! They then run out of the room. Then the leader explains that many of us do the same thing. We may not do it like that, but when we choose to not listen to our parents to finish our game or whatever we are doing we are putting that first in our lives. God needs to be first in our lives, but many of us only think about God and our relationship with him at church.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Object Lesson | Candy Priority
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Candy of different kinds
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God needs to be our #1
Illustration: Two people come in with their hands filled with candy. They talk about how much they love candy! They then start asking each other which is their favorite out of the candy they have. They go into detail about ranking the candy, taking each kind and describing its sugary goodness. Make sure to talk about how it smells and tastes and everything! After ranking them, and you can use the kids to help you by asking them, walk out talking about how and when you are going to eat it all. Then the leader comes up and explains that in life we all rank our activities and goals. Some of us will put our games first, others will put our activities like soccer and baseball first, still others will put their friends first in their lives. All those things can be good things, but they do not lead to a great, fulfilling life. The way to have a live that is fulfilling is to put God first.
Supplies: Candy of different kinds
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - God needs to be our #1
Illustration: Two people come in with their hands filled with candy. They talk about how much they love candy! They then start asking each other which is their favorite out of the candy they have. They go into detail about ranking the candy, taking each kind and describing its sugary goodness. Make sure to talk about how it smells and tastes and everything! After ranking them, and you can use the kids to help you by asking them, walk out talking about how and when you are going to eat it all. Then the leader comes up and explains that in life we all rank our activities and goals. Some of us will put our games first, others will put our activities like soccer and baseball first, still others will put their friends first in their lives. All those things can be good things, but they do not lead to a great, fulfilling life. The way to have a live that is fulfilling is to put God first.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Object Lesson | Craft Sand
Source (Where I saw it): Based off of Christian Crafters
Supplies: Two water glasses, two bouncy balls, craft sand
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God needs to be our #1
Illustration: Show the kids the first bouncy ball. Tell them how important it is to put God first in your life. When we put God first then all our choices, and our whole life can be covered by God. At this point put the bouncy ball in one of the water glasses and then pour in the craft sand. The sand will completely cover the ball. Then explain how if you don’t put God first in your life, you won’t be completely covered by God’s grace, mercy, and love. This time pour the craft sand in the second glass first, and then drop the bouncy ball on top. When it comes to living the most fulfilling life, God needs to come first. It is your decisions on the life you lead. If you put everything else before God, then there is little room to hear God in your life.
Supplies: Two water glasses, two bouncy balls, craft sand
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God needs to be our #1
Illustration: Show the kids the first bouncy ball. Tell them how important it is to put God first in your life. When we put God first then all our choices, and our whole life can be covered by God. At this point put the bouncy ball in one of the water glasses and then pour in the craft sand. The sand will completely cover the ball. Then explain how if you don’t put God first in your life, you won’t be completely covered by God’s grace, mercy, and love. This time pour the craft sand in the second glass first, and then drop the bouncy ball on top. When it comes to living the most fulfilling life, God needs to come first. It is your decisions on the life you lead. If you put everything else before God, then there is little room to hear God in your life.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Object Lesson | Junk Food vs Healthy Food
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Junk food, and some healthy food
Preparation: Have the different kinds of foods on various plates up front.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Temptation is a choice! Sometimes sin looks good and feels good at first, but there is always consequences.
Illustration: Tell the kids how hungry you are, and that you are looking for something to eat. You notice on the table there is some food! Now you have to make a choice. Do you go for the healthy food that will help you grow, and be more alert through the day, or do you choose the junk food that will taste really, really good now, but make you feel not so great later. You stare at the junk food, and then at the healthy food. Then explain to the children that sometimes we can be tempted with things that seem good, but in the long run will hurt us. If we ate donuts for breakfast lunch and dinner we would end up being very unhealthy! It is up to us to choose healthy things to put into our bodies. In the same way, we have to make right choices in life as well!
Supplies: Junk food, and some healthy food
Preparation: Have the different kinds of foods on various plates up front.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Temptation is a choice! Sometimes sin looks good and feels good at first, but there is always consequences.
Illustration: Tell the kids how hungry you are, and that you are looking for something to eat. You notice on the table there is some food! Now you have to make a choice. Do you go for the healthy food that will help you grow, and be more alert through the day, or do you choose the junk food that will taste really, really good now, but make you feel not so great later. You stare at the junk food, and then at the healthy food. Then explain to the children that sometimes we can be tempted with things that seem good, but in the long run will hurt us. If we ate donuts for breakfast lunch and dinner we would end up being very unhealthy! It is up to us to choose healthy things to put into our bodies. In the same way, we have to make right choices in life as well!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Object Lesson | Ding Dong
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Ding Dong (or some other kind of tasty treat)
Preparation: Buy a package of ding dongs by hostess or some other kind of treat!
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Temptation is a choice!
Illustration/Skit:One person comes up with their favorite treat - a ding dong! They are so excited about getting the last one. Their friend comes up and asks, “Is that a ding dong! Those are my favorite!!!” The first person agrees that Ding Dongs are the best. The first person then gets called out of the room by someone. Before they leave they tell the second person if they could watch their Ding Dong and make sure none of the kids eat it. Once the person leaves the second person starts staring at the ding dong, acting like they can’t control themselves. They unwrap it and look at it lovingly. Then just before they eat it the first person runs back in and yells STOP! They take back their Ding Dong and walk away. The second person goes after them saying “I was only looking at it!”
Supplies: Ding Dong (or some other kind of tasty treat)
Preparation: Buy a package of ding dongs by hostess or some other kind of treat!
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Temptation is a choice!
Illustration/Skit:One person comes up with their favorite treat - a ding dong! They are so excited about getting the last one. Their friend comes up and asks, “Is that a ding dong! Those are my favorite!!!” The first person agrees that Ding Dongs are the best. The first person then gets called out of the room by someone. Before they leave they tell the second person if they could watch their Ding Dong and make sure none of the kids eat it. Once the person leaves the second person starts staring at the ding dong, acting like they can’t control themselves. They unwrap it and look at it lovingly. Then just before they eat it the first person runs back in and yells STOP! They take back their Ding Dong and walk away. The second person goes after them saying “I was only looking at it!”
Monday, August 2, 2010
Object Lesson | Video Game Cheats
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Video Game Controller, or A Video Game, and a list of Cheat Codes.
Preparation: Make sure to have printed out a list of cheat codes
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: The easy way is not always the right way!
Illustration: Ask the kids how many of them like playing video games. Then ask them who likes to just play and who likes to beat each game! Talk about how when you get a new video game you want to try and beat every level and get every secret. Now ask the kids who likes to use cheat codes? Explain how cheat codes can make the game a lot easier, but at the same time it takes away from the game. You aren’t really beating it, you are taking the easy way out. Now explain how in video games cheat codes can also make the game fun, and there is nothing wrong with using cheat codes. In life though, there are times where we will be tempted to take the easy way out, like cheat on a test, or copying your friends homework, or letting your friend copy yours. When we try to take shortcuts in life it can hurt us, and it isn’t doing the right thing. God wants us to do the right thing, and when we trust him, he will help us make the right choice.
Supplies: Video Game Controller, or A Video Game, and a list of Cheat Codes.
Preparation: Make sure to have printed out a list of cheat codes
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: The easy way is not always the right way!
Illustration: Ask the kids how many of them like playing video games. Then ask them who likes to just play and who likes to beat each game! Talk about how when you get a new video game you want to try and beat every level and get every secret. Now ask the kids who likes to use cheat codes? Explain how cheat codes can make the game a lot easier, but at the same time it takes away from the game. You aren’t really beating it, you are taking the easy way out. Now explain how in video games cheat codes can also make the game fun, and there is nothing wrong with using cheat codes. In life though, there are times where we will be tempted to take the easy way out, like cheat on a test, or copying your friends homework, or letting your friend copy yours. When we try to take shortcuts in life it can hurt us, and it isn’t doing the right thing. God wants us to do the right thing, and when we trust him, he will help us make the right choice.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Object Lesson | Bag of Chips
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Bag of Chips
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to let God use us! Don't be a stale christian!
Illustration: Ask the kids if they like chips! Ask them who would want some. Then explain how hungry you are, and you got the chips from waaaaaaay back in the cabinet. Open the back and gasp. Tell them it kind of smells a little bit, and you wonder if it has to do with the fact they have been in the cabinet for 7 years now. Ask them if you should still eat them. (Of course you are going to some kids say yes.) Explain to them that food ends up going bad or stale after a while. You don’t want to eat spoiled, stale, or rotten food! You have to eat food when it is good or you can miss out on the great taste! So many of us let our talents and abilities that God has given us go stale. We miss opportunities to show God’s love to people. God wants us to use our talents right now in the present!
Examples of some things kids can do: Pray, Raise money for missions, Help others, etc.
Supplies: Bag of Chips
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to let God use us! Don't be a stale christian!
Illustration: Ask the kids if they like chips! Ask them who would want some. Then explain how hungry you are, and you got the chips from waaaaaaay back in the cabinet. Open the back and gasp. Tell them it kind of smells a little bit, and you wonder if it has to do with the fact they have been in the cabinet for 7 years now. Ask them if you should still eat them. (Of course you are going to some kids say yes.) Explain to them that food ends up going bad or stale after a while. You don’t want to eat spoiled, stale, or rotten food! You have to eat food when it is good or you can miss out on the great taste! So many of us let our talents and abilities that God has given us go stale. We miss opportunities to show God’s love to people. God wants us to use our talents right now in the present!
Examples of some things kids can do: Pray, Raise money for missions, Help others, etc.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Object Lesson | New Toy
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A new toy of some kind (make it something exciting)
Preparation: Find a new toy of some kind
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to be excited about doing things for God!
Illustration: Show the kids your brand new toy. Explain to them how you have waited a really long time to get this toy. (Be really excited about it). Then just put it down and say something like, “Well I guess I will leave it here,” and start to walk away. Some of the kids will ask what you are doing. If not, just ask, “How many of you would leave your brand new toy alone and not play with it?” Of course not! You would play with it all the time! It is the same with us. God has given us talents, and gifts, and yet we don’t use them now in the present. We have different excuses, like we aren’t old enough yet or I’m scared to do something, but if God has given us the ability to do something then He will help us accomplish the task!
Examples of some things kids can do: Pray, Raise money for missions, Help others, etc.
Supplies: A new toy of some kind (make it something exciting)
Preparation: Find a new toy of some kind
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to be excited about doing things for God!
Illustration: Show the kids your brand new toy. Explain to them how you have waited a really long time to get this toy. (Be really excited about it). Then just put it down and say something like, “Well I guess I will leave it here,” and start to walk away. Some of the kids will ask what you are doing. If not, just ask, “How many of you would leave your brand new toy alone and not play with it?” Of course not! You would play with it all the time! It is the same with us. God has given us talents, and gifts, and yet we don’t use them now in the present. We have different excuses, like we aren’t old enough yet or I’m scared to do something, but if God has given us the ability to do something then He will help us accomplish the task!
Examples of some things kids can do: Pray, Raise money for missions, Help others, etc.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Object Lesson | Stud Finder
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A Stud Finder
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God created us, and knows the best plan for our lives!
Illustration: Let's say I saved up for a really long time and I mean a really, really long time in order to buy myself a brand new flat screen TV. Now if I took a really long time to save up and buy this flat screen TV, how many of you boys and girls know that I would take extra care for it. Now how many of you would hang up your flat screen TV on the wall? I want to too, but I can't just hang it anywhere. If I hang it just anywhere, the wall may not be strong enough to hold it up. Imagine if my brand new TV fell off the wall and got smashed to pieces! I would lose all I saved up for. I have to find the strong points in the wall. Inside a wall are things called studs... no not muscle men, but pieces of wood or metal that hold up the wall. This is what I want to anchor the TV on. The best way to find the studs is with a stud finder like this one. By Finding the strong points in the wall through a stud finder, I can hang up the TV the right way. You see boys and girls, God is our stud finder. He builds His plan for us around our strong points, and if we follow it we can do what is right and not be afraid of falling!
Supplies: A Stud Finder
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God created us, and knows the best plan for our lives!
Illustration: Let's say I saved up for a really long time and I mean a really, really long time in order to buy myself a brand new flat screen TV. Now if I took a really long time to save up and buy this flat screen TV, how many of you boys and girls know that I would take extra care for it. Now how many of you would hang up your flat screen TV on the wall? I want to too, but I can't just hang it anywhere. If I hang it just anywhere, the wall may not be strong enough to hold it up. Imagine if my brand new TV fell off the wall and got smashed to pieces! I would lose all I saved up for. I have to find the strong points in the wall. Inside a wall are things called studs... no not muscle men, but pieces of wood or metal that hold up the wall. This is what I want to anchor the TV on. The best way to find the studs is with a stud finder like this one. By Finding the strong points in the wall through a stud finder, I can hang up the TV the right way. You see boys and girls, God is our stud finder. He builds His plan for us around our strong points, and if we follow it we can do what is right and not be afraid of falling!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Object Lesson | Tug of War
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Some kind of strong rope
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to encourage one another! Hebrews 10:25
Illustration: Have some of the kids on one side of the rope and some on the other. Then after they go add more only to one side. Then add more to the other side again. Then have everyone sit down, and explain that the more people you have on your side the better your chance at succeeding. When we come to church, and build relationships there, its like adding people to your team!
Supplies: Some kind of strong rope
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to encourage one another! Hebrews 10:25
Illustration: Have some of the kids on one side of the rope and some on the other. Then after they go add more only to one side. Then add more to the other side again. Then have everyone sit down, and explain that the more people you have on your side the better your chance at succeeding. When we come to church, and build relationships there, its like adding people to your team!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Object Lesson | String Phone
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: 4 Cups, String
Preparation: Connect the two cups with a strong like the old time toy kids would play with. Make 2 of these.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We have a direct line of communication with God.
Illustration: Have one child come up and you talk to them through one end of the cup phone. They should have the other end held up to their ear. Now explain to them how prayer is just as simple as that. We can talk to God anytime, anywhere. We have a direct connection to God!
Now it wasn’t always like this. When Adam and Eve sinned, this connection was broken. Have another student come in the middle with the other set. Explain how in the Old Testament there was someone called a prophet who would come and communicate what God wanted to tell people, and then there were priests who would take to God on our behalf. Well when Jesus came and died for our sins, those middle people were thrown out! Asking Jesus into our lives gives restores that direct connection. Jesus is both our prophet and priest. While explaining all this, you can use the two cup phones to illustrate the different connections.
Supplies: 4 Cups, String
Preparation: Connect the two cups with a strong like the old time toy kids would play with. Make 2 of these.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We have a direct line of communication with God.
Illustration: Have one child come up and you talk to them through one end of the cup phone. They should have the other end held up to their ear. Now explain to them how prayer is just as simple as that. We can talk to God anytime, anywhere. We have a direct connection to God!
Now it wasn’t always like this. When Adam and Eve sinned, this connection was broken. Have another student come in the middle with the other set. Explain how in the Old Testament there was someone called a prophet who would come and communicate what God wanted to tell people, and then there were priests who would take to God on our behalf. Well when Jesus came and died for our sins, those middle people were thrown out! Asking Jesus into our lives gives restores that direct connection. Jesus is both our prophet and priest. While explaining all this, you can use the two cup phones to illustrate the different connections.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Object Lesson | Jelly Donut
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Jelly Donut
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - You can't really know someone until you get to know them!
Illustration: Show the kids the Jelly donut. Ask who loves jelly donuts! Explain how it is such a mystery! You can smell and hold up and do all sorts of other investigations to find out what is in it, but until you open it up and take a bite you can never truly know! Have one of the kids take a bite and let you know what is inside. Know make the point with something like this, “Boys and girls, until you really dive in and learn about someone you can never truly know them. That’s one reason why God wants us to love each other. We can’t judge someone by the way they dress or look. We need to get to know someone!"
Supplies: Jelly Donut
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point - You can't really know someone until you get to know them!
Illustration: Show the kids the Jelly donut. Ask who loves jelly donuts! Explain how it is such a mystery! You can smell and hold up and do all sorts of other investigations to find out what is in it, but until you open it up and take a bite you can never truly know! Have one of the kids take a bite and let you know what is inside. Know make the point with something like this, “Boys and girls, until you really dive in and learn about someone you can never truly know them. That’s one reason why God wants us to love each other. We can’t judge someone by the way they dress or look. We need to get to know someone!"
Monday, May 31, 2010
Object Lesson | Optical Illusion Old/Young Women
Source (Where I saw it): Original, but seen picture all over.
Supplies: Picture of the Old/Young Women
Preparation: Find this picture online or in a book.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We can't judge people, but need to show God's love to everyone!
Illustration: Show the kids the picture. Ask what they see. Some will see a young women and others will see an old women. Some may even see more than that. Point out the two images and make the point like this: “Boys and girls there are a few different ways to see this picture, each of us see kind of what we want to see. The same thing happens with people. We sometimes see what we want to see. Now the person who drew the drawing knows exactly what they were doing. The only way to really find out what this is is to ask the creator. In order for us to find out about someone and who they really are, we need to actually talk to them. You never really know about someone until you take the time to get to know them. God wants us to show his love to everyone!”
Supplies: Picture of the Old/Young Women
Preparation: Find this picture online or in a book.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We can't judge people, but need to show God's love to everyone!
Illustration: Show the kids the picture. Ask what they see. Some will see a young women and others will see an old women. Some may even see more than that. Point out the two images and make the point like this: “Boys and girls there are a few different ways to see this picture, each of us see kind of what we want to see. The same thing happens with people. We sometimes see what we want to see. Now the person who drew the drawing knows exactly what they were doing. The only way to really find out what this is is to ask the creator. In order for us to find out about someone and who they really are, we need to actually talk to them. You never really know about someone until you take the time to get to know them. God wants us to show his love to everyone!”
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Object Lesson | Cellphone
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Cellphone
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Jesus is our connection to God!
Illustration: Show the kids the cellphone. Ask the kids what it is and what it is used for. Of course the kids will say it is a cellphone and you use it to talk to people. Now tell the kids something like this, "That's right, this is a cell phone, and we use it to connect to people. We can talk to them and see how they are doing, and we can even talk to people that are really far away. Now can I use this cell phone without the battery? Of course not! Without the battery I can not connect to anyone. You see boys and girls, Jesus is like the battery for our lives. When we ask Jesus to be our best friend we can connect with God. Jesus makes it so we can have a relationship with God and spend eternity with him in heaven. The big difference is that unlike a battery, Jesus never has to be recharged!"
Supplies: Cellphone
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Jesus is our connection to God!
Illustration: Show the kids the cellphone. Ask the kids what it is and what it is used for. Of course the kids will say it is a cellphone and you use it to talk to people. Now tell the kids something like this, "That's right, this is a cell phone, and we use it to connect to people. We can talk to them and see how they are doing, and we can even talk to people that are really far away. Now can I use this cell phone without the battery? Of course not! Without the battery I can not connect to anyone. You see boys and girls, Jesus is like the battery for our lives. When we ask Jesus to be our best friend we can connect with God. Jesus makes it so we can have a relationship with God and spend eternity with him in heaven. The big difference is that unlike a battery, Jesus never has to be recharged!"
Monday, May 24, 2010
Object Lesson | Paper Tear/Change Bag
Source (Where I saw it): Everywhere... The change bag is a must for children's ministry, with endless possibilities.
Supplies: 2 pieces of paper, change bag
Preparation: In one of the compartments of the change bag put one of the sheets of paper in it.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God wants to make us whole!
Illustration: Have a sheet of paper. Hold it up for all the kids to see. Explain to everyone that this is how God intended us to be - whole and clean. When sin came into the world it tore us to pieces, but God had a plan, and that plan was Jesus! Jesus is God’s son, and when Jesus came and died for us, he created a way for us to be whole again. When we ask God to forgive us he takes all those pieces of our life and puts them back together. (At this point, you put the pieces in the change bag, flip the switch and pull out the other whole sheet.)
If you don't have a change bag, here is one to check out at amazon, it has a zipper on the bottom for extra coolness: Change Bag W/ Zipper
Supplies: 2 pieces of paper, change bag
Preparation: In one of the compartments of the change bag put one of the sheets of paper in it.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God wants to make us whole!
Illustration: Have a sheet of paper. Hold it up for all the kids to see. Explain to everyone that this is how God intended us to be - whole and clean. When sin came into the world it tore us to pieces, but God had a plan, and that plan was Jesus! Jesus is God’s son, and when Jesus came and died for us, he created a way for us to be whole again. When we ask God to forgive us he takes all those pieces of our life and puts them back together. (At this point, you put the pieces in the change bag, flip the switch and pull out the other whole sheet.)
If you don't have a change bag, here is one to check out at amazon, it has a zipper on the bottom for extra coolness: Change Bag W/ Zipper
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Object Lesson | Apple Cutter
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: An apple slicer
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Apple slicer has a purpose, and so do we.
Illustration: Show the apple cutter. Explain that the apple cutter has a purpose, it is made to cut up and apple nicely so we can eat it. But if it was just left in the drawer of the kitchen and never used, then the apple cutter would be useless, it wasn’t being used. We were created for a purpose. One purpose we have is to show others the love that God has for them, and if we never tell anyone it is like keeping this apple cutter in the kitchen drawer. We need to let our light shine.
Supplies: An apple slicer
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Apple slicer has a purpose, and so do we.
Illustration: Show the apple cutter. Explain that the apple cutter has a purpose, it is made to cut up and apple nicely so we can eat it. But if it was just left in the drawer of the kitchen and never used, then the apple cutter would be useless, it wasn’t being used. We were created for a purpose. One purpose we have is to show others the love that God has for them, and if we never tell anyone it is like keeping this apple cutter in the kitchen drawer. We need to let our light shine.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Object Lesson | $20 Bill
Source (Where I saw it): Saw versions of this at Victory Church, online at Mormon Share, and at various Kids' camps.
Supplies: $20 bill, $50 bill, or $100 bill, etc.
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are all worth a lot to God, no matter what we do or what happens to us. So we need to treat each other with the same respect.
Illustration: Show a nice new $20 Bill. Ask the kids who wants it. Then crumple it up, throw on ground, pretend to sneeze on it, etc. After each action ask if the kids still want it. Everyone still wants it, of course. After a while ask some of the kids why they still want it. Most of the kids will respond, " because it is still money!" Now explain that we as people are the same way. To God we all have value. No matter what we do our what happens to us, God loves us! This is a great lesson in and of itself. If you want, you can take it a step further. I used it to illustrate the point that since we all are very valuable to God, we need to see each other as valuable and love one another.
Supplies: $20 bill, $50 bill, or $100 bill, etc.
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We are all worth a lot to God, no matter what we do or what happens to us. So we need to treat each other with the same respect.
Illustration: Show a nice new $20 Bill. Ask the kids who wants it. Then crumple it up, throw on ground, pretend to sneeze on it, etc. After each action ask if the kids still want it. Everyone still wants it, of course. After a while ask some of the kids why they still want it. Most of the kids will respond, " because it is still money!" Now explain that we as people are the same way. To God we all have value. No matter what we do our what happens to us, God loves us! This is a great lesson in and of itself. If you want, you can take it a step further. I used it to illustrate the point that since we all are very valuable to God, we need to see each other as valuable and love one another.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Object Lesson | Food Coloring
Source (Where I saw it): Victory Church - Kim Kelley - Kidtricity
Supplies: Food Coloring, 2 clear glasses, bleach
Preparation: Fill one of the glasses with water, and prep the second glass with a drop of food coloring at the bottom.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God makes us clean
Illustration: Start out with one clear glass with clean water. Explain how God created us clean, and pure. Then sin entered the world. Have another glass ready with a little bit of food coloring at the bottom. When you pour the clean water into that glass the water will turn a new color. Explain that when we do bad things, it makes us not as clean. Then add a few drops of bleach (Obviously be very careful with the bleach). Stir it and it will make the water pretty clear again. Explain how God makes us new again if we let him.
Supplies: Food Coloring, 2 clear glasses, bleach
Preparation: Fill one of the glasses with water, and prep the second glass with a drop of food coloring at the bottom.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God makes us clean
Illustration: Start out with one clear glass with clean water. Explain how God created us clean, and pure. Then sin entered the world. Have another glass ready with a little bit of food coloring at the bottom. When you pour the clean water into that glass the water will turn a new color. Explain that when we do bad things, it makes us not as clean. Then add a few drops of bleach (Obviously be very careful with the bleach). Stir it and it will make the water pretty clear again. Explain how God makes us new again if we let him.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Object Lesson | Salt and Pepper
Source: Kids Sunday School Place
Supplies: Plastic Plate, Salt, Pepper, Plastic Spoon
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We may think a relationship is destroyed and that we can't forgive someone. God wants us to forgive and has set the example, because he forgave us.
Illustration: Pour a small amount of salt on the plate. Talk about the salt being like us--pure. Sprinkle a little pepper in the salt. None of us is perfect; we all sin and become like this salt with pepper in it: impure. Is there anyway for us to clean the salt without destroying it? Bring out the plastic spoon and rub it on your clothes. Talk about how God can do anything, and with God's help we can forgive people too. God forgives us of absolutely anything, and if we put our trust in Him, he can help us forgive what we think is unforgivable. Place the spoon over the salt and pepper--the pepper will leap to the spoon, leaving the salt clean again.
Supplies: Plastic Plate, Salt, Pepper, Plastic Spoon
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We may think a relationship is destroyed and that we can't forgive someone. God wants us to forgive and has set the example, because he forgave us.
Illustration: Pour a small amount of salt on the plate. Talk about the salt being like us--pure. Sprinkle a little pepper in the salt. None of us is perfect; we all sin and become like this salt with pepper in it: impure. Is there anyway for us to clean the salt without destroying it? Bring out the plastic spoon and rub it on your clothes. Talk about how God can do anything, and with God's help we can forgive people too. God forgives us of absolutely anything, and if we put our trust in Him, he can help us forgive what we think is unforgivable. Place the spoon over the salt and pepper--the pepper will leap to the spoon, leaving the salt clean again.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Object Lesson | Cup of Pens
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Cup of pens, pencils, etc.
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God has a unique, specific plan for each of us, but we all have the same general plan of reaching out to others.
Illustration: This is a cup of various pens and pencils. Each pen and pencil is a little different. They all have different variations in their size, shape, or color, but all of them are held in this cup. Each pen or pencil has a purpose. They are used to write with. Now that is where they change a bit. Each one is used to write different things, so even though they all have the same purpose, that purpose comes out in different ways. People are the same. We are all different sizes, shapes, and colors, but God has all of us in His hands. We each have the same purpose - to love God, and others, but each of us has a unique way to do that b/c God has a unique plan for each of us. We need to understand that God has each of us and help each other accomplish the unique plan has for us, because ultimately we all have that same purpose of showing others the love God has for everyone.
Supplies: Cup of pens, pencils, etc.
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: God has a unique, specific plan for each of us, but we all have the same general plan of reaching out to others.
Illustration: This is a cup of various pens and pencils. Each pen and pencil is a little different. They all have different variations in their size, shape, or color, but all of them are held in this cup. Each pen or pencil has a purpose. They are used to write with. Now that is where they change a bit. Each one is used to write different things, so even though they all have the same purpose, that purpose comes out in different ways. People are the same. We are all different sizes, shapes, and colors, but God has all of us in His hands. We each have the same purpose - to love God, and others, but each of us has a unique way to do that b/c God has a unique plan for each of us. We need to understand that God has each of us and help each other accomplish the unique plan has for us, because ultimately we all have that same purpose of showing others the love God has for everyone.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Object Lesson | Candy Bar
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Candy Bar
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to remove things from our lives in order to get to God’s plan
Illustration: Have a candy bar that a child wants in your hands. Ask the kids if they like it and who wants it. Really push it to get the kids on the verge of crazy. Talk about how awesome the candy bar is. Then place the candy bar on a table behind you and pick one student (one that you can stop) to try and get by you and grab the candy bar. Don’t let the student by you at first and explain that you are between the child and the prize. Obviously, be gentle. Don't let it get out of hand. This object lesson can get out of hand if you pick wrong student. There are things in our lives that stop us from hearing God and worshiping God. Eventually let the child get around you and grab the candy bar. The child’s goal was to get that candy. In our lives the goal is to worship God, and find out His plan for our lives. In order to achieve that we need to give some things up. Examples: tv, anger, friends, video games, hobbies, what ever is blocking us! Sometimes it isn’t bad things we need to surrender, just things that are stopping us from being with God!
Supplies: Candy Bar
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to remove things from our lives in order to get to God’s plan
Illustration: Have a candy bar that a child wants in your hands. Ask the kids if they like it and who wants it. Really push it to get the kids on the verge of crazy. Talk about how awesome the candy bar is. Then place the candy bar on a table behind you and pick one student (one that you can stop) to try and get by you and grab the candy bar. Don’t let the student by you at first and explain that you are between the child and the prize. Obviously, be gentle. Don't let it get out of hand. This object lesson can get out of hand if you pick wrong student. There are things in our lives that stop us from hearing God and worshiping God. Eventually let the child get around you and grab the candy bar. The child’s goal was to get that candy. In our lives the goal is to worship God, and find out His plan for our lives. In order to achieve that we need to give some things up. Examples: tv, anger, friends, video games, hobbies, what ever is blocking us! Sometimes it isn’t bad things we need to surrender, just things that are stopping us from being with God!
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