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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Plus Applying God's Word to Our Lives

Take the DIY project you've been working on and use it to teach a valuable lesson in applying God's Word.

Application, Obedience
Plus As Unique As a Snowflake

This simple Bible lesson for preschoolers is perfect for those Sundays when you have snow on the ground. It could be used in Sunday School or Kids church. Some families could also use it as an outline for a family devotion.

Individuality
Starter Balanced Generosity

Make a soda can stand at a 45 degree angle by adding only one thing! Then relate the balance to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. 

The Holy Spirit's Guidance
Starter 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
Plus Baskets for Jesus!

He drives, he shoots, he scores! The Lord wants us to be active, working for Him in this lost world, serving others and sharing the Gospel to win souls. When we put our hands to God's work, the rewards are great. We are on the winning team!

Christian Life
Plus Better than an Eraser - Object Lesson on Forgiveness

This object lesson can be used to teach on forgiveness.

Forgiveness
Plus Bible Object Lessons about Sin

Here are a four great object lessons that explain sin to kids.

Object Lesson
Free Blacklight Bible Object Lesson: Do You See Any Sin?

Is it okay to sin as long as you keep it hidden? Can you really keep sin hidden from God? Use this object lesson to teach about the concept of hidden sin. 

Object Lesson, Hidden Sin
Free Blindfolded Race

A fun game to play in a medium to large size group.

Games, Activities
Starter Book Binding Prayer

This object lesson uses 2 books to help illustrate what it means to wait on the Lord in Isaiah 40:31

Prayer and Reading the Bible
Plus Bubbles Like Friends

A fun activity that helps kids understand how to be nice to others

Kindness, friends
Plus 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
Starter Candle Power

A simple science demonstration using a candle, plate, water, and a glass can be used to teach the truth that God's power is always available to his children when going through hard times.

Dealing with Problems
Free Christmas Object Lesson: The Wrapping Paper

Use this object lesson to illustrate how Jesus is the best gift that we can receive, at Christmas or any time. 

Christmas, Object Lessons
Plus Christmas Worship Stations

 A four station journey to search for, discover, follow and share the Light this Christmas.

Christmas, Evangelism, Gospel Message
Free Cleansing Sins

Two object lessons that visually display to kids the power of what Jesus did on the cross. They naturally lead into an alter call, helping kids truly understand the gospel.

Sin, Salvation, Jesus
Plus Combination Lock

An introduction to talking the the unique gifts and talents that God has given every boy and girl.

Gifts, Talents
Plus David Tries to Hide His Sin (Game)

An adaptation of David and Bathsheba to teach about hiding sin. 

Hiding from God
Starter Defying the Impossible

Discover how trusting God's promises can transform your perspective, just like trusting science reveals the impossible—an engaging object lesson that connects faith and action.

Trusting God
Plus Dirty Feet

An object lesson that helps children understand the degree of service to others that Jesus demonstrated when he washed his disciples' feet.

Serving, Washing Feet
Plus 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
Plus 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
Plus Do you trust me?

Faith is believing and trusting in what you cannot see.

Faith
Plus Dr. Seuss' Bible

Using a Dr. Seuss' "Book of Books" to Explain how the Bible was put together.

Bible Structure
Starter Draw Near to God

Using birthday candles and a match or lighter, you can cause an egg to be sucked up into a bottle and use it to teach children the importance of drawing close to God.

Drawing Near to God
Plus Draw the Church

Can you draw the church?

Creative Idea, Object Lesson
Plus Duct tape and the Bible

Using Duct tape to share God's truth

Sticking together
Starter Egg Object Lesson

Use an egg to teach children about being a sinner.

Sin, Salvation
Plus Evangelism Hole-in-One!

Sharing the good news about Jesus is the most important thing we as Christians can do. Since it is the most important thing we can do, we should learn how to do it in the best possible manner.

Evangelism
Plus Exalting God Illustration

A simple illustration to show how you can't exalt God when your life is full of other distractions.

Exalt, Praise, Stuff
Plus 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
Plus Family Christmas Devotional Bags

Equip your parents with devotionals for the Christmas season. 

Christmas, Devotions, Family
Plus Fidget Spinner Bible Lesson

How to use a fidget spinner (and other fad toys) to teach about the eternity of God!

Object Lesson; God Endures Forever
Free Fun Ways to Use Balloons in Ministry

I’m a firm believer that we should never let a tool go to waste, so I’ve found some fun ways to use balloons during children’s church. Keep kids focused on your lesson and keep them excited about attending by using balloons regularly!

Creative Ideas, Object Lessons
Starter Fuzzy Vision

This object lesson uses several different kinds of glasses to talk about the problem of sin and how you can correct it.

Salvation
Plus Get Ready! The Harvest is Great! - Object Lesson

Use this object lesson to share a message with children about sharing the Gospel with others. This sermon is based on Matthew 9:35-10:11 where Jesus talks about the plentiful harvest ready for those who are sharing Good News.

Harvest, Evangelism, Discipleship
Starter Getting into Character

Costumes
Plus God is All Powerful

God can do anything He wants to do. Object is a barbell.

All Powerful God
Plus GOD IS ETERNAL

Like a ring, God has no beginning or end - He is eternal.

God's existence is forever
Plus God's Plan for Salvation

Science experiement that visually shows God's plan for salvation.

Salvation, God's Plan
Starter Going Around in Circles

This object lesson uses a threaded nut spinning inside a balloon to teach the lesson that when you complain you just spin in circles and don't solve anything. It is better to praise than to complain. 

Praising instead of complaining
Plus Good News Skittles Printable Gospel Tool for Kids

Try this creative idea using Skittles to share the good news of Jesus with your children. 

Creative Ideas, Gospel Presentation
Starter Goodbye Knots

A contest between two volunteers who untie knots off a rope is used to help teach why God is able to keep any promise he makes and where you can find those promises.

God's Promises
Starter Gospel Ornaments

Christmas trees with ornaments are all over during the Christmas Season. This object lesson takes five different colored ornaments and uses them to share the gospel message. That way, when children see ornaments on a tree, God can use it as a reminder to them of the gospel message. 

A Gospel presentation using Christmas Ornaments
Plus GPS (God Provides Salvation)

Just the way a GPS guides you to your destination, God provided everything we need to know to get to our Final Destination with Him.

Salvation
Plus His Name Endures Forever: An Object Lesson

An object lesson to use following worship to explain to kids how Jesus washes away our sins, yet he endures forever!

Worship Response, Object Lesson
Plus How a Helicopter Can Show God's Power

Using a remote-controlled helicoper, you can demonstrate how only God's genuine power can lead our lives in right ways.

God's Genuine Power vs. False Claims to Power
Starter How Strong Is Your Faith?

This is a science object lesson using water, salt, a 9-volt battery and paper clips to break the bond between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water molecules. Even though the bonds of some atoms may be broken it doesn't have a real impact on the overall amount of water. When you go through trials and temptations and seek to handle them in your strength, it may seem to weaken your faith, but once you get your eyes back on Jesus, you'll find that it is still there.

Object Lesson - Faith
Plus How to Grow as a Child of God

Your growth as a Child of God is not measured in inches or years, but in the way we share our love.

ChristianLife
Starter How Well Can You Spell Your Name?

How easy is it to write your name? Should be fairly easy but this lesson complicates it and has a surprise ending for a volunteer.

Object Lesson: Trusting God
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