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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Paper And Tape
Sin causes friendships and relationships to be torn. |
ChristianLife | |
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Pick Your Prize Game Show
Be careful not to lie. The key is to tell the truth, just not the ‘whole truth’ because that is what the world/Satan does. |
Deception | |
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Pipe Object Lesson
Sin gets in the way of God being able to do things in our life. |
ChristianLife | |
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Prophesy Weather Wheel
This is an activity that illustrates in a fun way the difference between a prediction and a prophesy. |
Prophesy vs. Predictions | |
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Red Phone
Demonstrate the phone and talk about how helpful it is. (for talking to friends and family, getting help, directions, reminders, etc.) |
ChristianLife | |
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Reflection of Our Self
You look in the mirror and see what needs to be fixed before you are presentable to the world, but God’s Word shows us what we need to fix to be presentable to God and others. |
Faith | |
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Remote Control Kid
This is an entertaining object lesson where a leader "controls" a kid with a remote and concludes by teaching about about allowing God to take our remote control. |
Asking, Conduct, Holy Spirit | |
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Rise or Fall
God wants us all to go up to heaven - and it is whether you have Jesus inside that determines that. |
Bible | |
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Rubber bottle opener gripper
We need to get a grip on God! |
ChristianLife | |
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Satan's Traps
Satan traps you by tempting you. He makes you think it is only a little lie or a small thing and that will give you a lot of pleasure. |
ChristianLife | |
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Seeing is Believing
Magic Trick (Don't worry, you CAN do this - because you don't really DO anything.) Show ... |
Bible | |
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Sins Nailed to a Cross
Encourage the kids in your ministry to repent from their sins. |
Salvation, Repentance | |
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Sling Shot and Balloon Object Lesson
How we can protect ourselves from the attacks of the enemy. |
ChristianLife | |
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Spiritual Glasses
Just as real glasses help many us see objects in perspective, spiritual glasses can help us see things with a godly perspective. |
ChristianLife | |
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Stinky Sock Sale
Helps the kids see the importance of how they represent the kingdom through a humorous object lesson. |
Evangelism, Good News | |
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T.A.L.K. Talk - The Power of Words
The way we use our words can have a lasting impact on the people around us. |
Think Before You T.A.L.K. |
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Teaching Responsibility
A fun and interactive way to teach on the parable of the talents. This was originally taught in a school chapel on responsibility. |
Responsibility & Talents | |
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Teaching with Objects - ebook Download
Grow a collection of object lessons and other resources that will help young minds better understand God and His Word! |
Object Lessons |
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Telephone Game
Have your kids play the classic "Telephone Game" and teach them about communication. |
Communication, Game | |
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The “Magic Box” Show
The “Magic Box” - Show a box empty, and then ask kids what they would like for you to make ‘appear’ in the box… |
ChristianLife | |
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The Amazing Magic In-Out Tube Trick!
It is foolish to think that if we allow bad things into our life that good will come out. |
ChristianLife | |
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The Bible is like?
The Bible is like ..... |
Bible | |
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The Bible is our Mirror to see What we Look Like Spiritually
What we build our life UPON is important. We must build it upon the WORD OF GOD, not the wisdom of the world. |
Bible | |
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The Broken Pencil
Where did the world come from? |
ChristianLife | |
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The Complaining Game
Help kids turn complaints around and see the positive. |
Complaining |
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The Fixed Magazine
A leader has an altered magazine to illustrate how God made us each unique. |
Self Image | |
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The Gifts of the Puzzle
Kids will learn how spiritual gifts by themselves are incomplete and missing something. They are designed to fit together within the church and the Kingdom of God around the world. |
Spiritual gifts, The church | |
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The Key to Heaven
Jesus is the only way to heaven, He is like the Key to Heaven! |
Salvation | |
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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 |
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The Value of Worship
Andy the Appraiser visits and talks about the worth of a valuable object as a lead in to the fact that Worship is how we show God how much HE is worth to us! |
Worship | |
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The Whine Menu
Creative way to visually teach your kids to have a better attitude using a "Whine Menu". |
Attitude, Being Positive | |
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Thermostat Vs. Thermometer
Teach your kids to remain strong in God through this exciting object lesson |
Trusting God, Promises | |
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Ticket to Heaven Game
A FUN interactive game by Karl Bastian that visually illustrates the eternal impact of sharing your faith. Watch a complete video of the game in action! |
The Gospel |
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Time's Up
Time is always passing and we cannot get it back. Someday, the ultimate alarm will go off and we will meet God. |
Bible | |
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We Know This Story Already!
How can you teach the standard Bible stories and still engage those kids who "already know this one"? |
Bringing Stories to Life |
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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 |
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Which one is the Bible?
Teach kids about the different translations in the Bible in a way that they will remember, by acting it out. |
Bible Translations | |
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Wise and Foolish Builders who built on the rock and the jello
Where we build our life is important – Will we build it on God’s Ways or World’s. |
ChristianLife | |
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You Can't Out-Give God! (Money Magic Trick)
A story and illusion demonstrating generosity. |
Generosity or Giving |
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Yummy Water
This object lesson visually demonstrates the change that happens to a person when they become a Christian - they change from ordinary to something very special! |
Gifts of the Spirit | |
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Don't Pull the Pin
My grenade reminds me of some people. They have a bad temper and explode like a grenade. |
Anger | |
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The 7 Most Powerful Letters
This simple, fun activity will help kids discover the power of saying "I'm Sorry." |
Forgiveness |
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Holy Spirit Balloon Game & Object Lesson
A fun game that also teaches four things the Holy Spirit does for us. |
Holy Spirit Helps | |
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StorySticks Demo Video
Watch as Karl performs a Story Sticks demo of the Story of the Paralytic Man. |
StorySticks Demo |
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Fire From Heaven
The point of the story is that kids will be like Elijah and stand up for God even if they are standing alone. |
Elijah and the Prophets of Baal | |
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"Jesus the Sin Eraser" Object Lesson
It’s time to buy school supplies for the new school year – that’s a perfect time to share this object lesson on how Jesus erases sin. |
Back to School | |
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20 Funny Signs
20 photos of funny road signs |
Humor |
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5 Ways to Use Beach Balls in Kids' Church
Here are some creative ways to use beach balls as object lessons. |
Object Lessons | |
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A Fidget Spinner Bible Lesson
Fidget Spinners: What's the Big Deal? If you've never heard of a fidget spinner, then chances are, you've never made contact with someone between the ages of 6 and 16 in the past two months. Here is a fun devotional to tap into that fad! (While it lasts) |
Pursue What Lasts! | |
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Apple of His Eye Object Lesson
Use this object lesson anytime you want to illustrate how much we mean to God. |
Object Lesson |