Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Some lollipops
Preparation: None
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Don’t wait to act!
Illustration: Walk up to the front and ask the kids if they like lollipops. Then go in front of a few kids and offer the lollipop, but just as they reach out pull it away. Do this a few times, and then let someone grab it. One or two kids may try to tackle it out of your hands which can end up being good for the explanation.
Explanation: You see boys and girls, I wanted someone to act, and to act now! The kids that acted got a lollipop. Some of you even tried to tackle me for the sugary goodness! Can you imagine if we all jumped all over the opportunities God placed in our lives like that! How many amazing things could we do if we trusted God!? Too many times we hesitate when we hear God tell us to be nice to someone, or to invite someone to church, or to help someone, etc. We could be missing out on an amazing opportunity for God to use us to make a huge impact!
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Object Lesson | Dominos
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Some dominos
Preparation: Setup a little track of some of the dominos ready to be pushed over and cause a chain reaction of them all falling.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: Don’t wait to act!
Illustration: Walk up to the front and ask the kids if they have ever played with dominos before. See how many have ever set up a line or curves to make them fall. Then ask someone if they want to be the person to knock down the first one. Just point to the child, and if they don’t run up there after 2 seconds, stop them and tell them never mind and choose someone else. Choose another child and do the same thing. You have to be quick here though. If no child acts quickly enough, before you choose another person explain that you have to act quickly! Once a child runs up and causes the chain reaction explain.
Explanation: You see boys and girls, I wanted someone to act, and to act now! That person got to start a chain reaction of the dominos. In our lives there are times that God puts opportunities in front of us to act on that could cause a chain reaction! We have to act on them! Maybe its to help someone who dropped their books at school, which leads you to invite them to church, and then they give their heart to God, and they end up telling their friends about God! You can have a huge impact in the world around you by becoming aware of what God has put in front of you and acting!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Object Lesson | Who Do You Affect?
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: Glass of water, food coloring
Preparation: Fill a glass with water
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We affect more people than we realize.
Illustration: Come to the front and show the boys and girls the glass of water. Explain that this glass of water represents all the people you know and come in contact with. Friends, family, neighbors, people at school, etc. All those people you affect in some way. Drop one small drop of food coloring in the glass. You see boys and girls, all of us have an affect on the others around us in some way.
Explanation: Now when we decide to go like Jesus did, we can impact people in a great way! Drop a bunch more food coloring in and shake a little. When we allow God to use us, and we start sharing the love that God has, we can make a huge impact in the people around us. If everyone trusts God to use them, and we all affect the people around us, we can change the world for God. We don’t have to do it alone! It starts with those around us.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Object Lesson | Give It Away!
Source (Where I saw it): Original
Supplies: A bunch of candy.
Preparation: None.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to give what we have!
Illustration: Come to the front and show the boys and girls all the candy you have. Ask them who likes candy. Explain that with all the candy that you have there is no way you could eat it all. You would get sick! So instead of getting sick you thought it would be good to share it with others.
Explanation: In the same way we need to share what God has done for us with other people. God’s love and salvation is way to big for just one person. God wants everyone to experience His love! It would be selfish of us not to share it with all those around us. That’s how we become a witness, by sharing what God has done for us with others!
Supplies: A bunch of candy.
Preparation: None.
The object lesson & how I used it...
Main Point: We need to give what we have!
Illustration: Come to the front and show the boys and girls all the candy you have. Ask them who likes candy. Explain that with all the candy that you have there is no way you could eat it all. You would get sick! So instead of getting sick you thought it would be good to share it with others.
Explanation: In the same way we need to share what God has done for us with other people. God’s love and salvation is way to big for just one person. God wants everyone to experience His love! It would be selfish of us not to share it with all those around us. That’s how we become a witness, by sharing what God has done for us with others!
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!
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.
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