VBS Outreach Myths
Myth #1: Build it and they will come. This mantra from “The Field of Dreams” movie has invaded the church, but it simply is not true for church life or VBS. If you have the mindset that “everyone knows that we have VBS,” then you have bought into this myth. Even if you have VBS […]
An Empty Tomb Is Good News But An Empty Heart Is Not
**Written for ages 10 and up** The picture of the tomb is like the one that Jesus, the Son of God, was buried in. Notice in the picture that the tomb is empty because Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. On Easter Sunday morning in 33 A.D., those who went to visit […]
Psalm 96 Questions
Warm up in pairs or small groups: Psalm 96 is a hymn that was sung as the ark was being returned to the sanctuary in Jerusalem. What is your favorite hymn? Is there any correlation with how the word new is used here in 96:1 and how Jeremiah used new in Lamentations 3:23? The word […]
Are You Stagnated in Your Spiritual Growth? Part 3
Taking time to consider the direction of our lives When is the last time you considered your life? That is a practice too few of us practice. Do you believe you are on the right road of life? What decisions in the past have led to where you are? What is the end destination of […]
Are You Stagnated in Your Spiritual Growth? Part 2
Do you remember what it was like when you were a new believer? Everything with the Lord was fresh and exciting. Reading and even studying your Bible was not a chore, but a delight. You looked forward to being with other believers at church or wherever they met. Why is it so many believers today […]
Are You Stagnated in Your Spiritual Growth? Part 1
How many mature believers in Christ do you know? How many immature believers in Christ do you know? If you are a believer, which category do you find yourself in? One of my greatest joys in ministry over the years has been to help new believers to grow in their faith. Another group that I […]
Are you tired of an empty way of life?
Have you ever known anyone living an empty way of life? They are unclear as to the purpose and meaning of life. Life to them is boring. There is an emptiness inside that nothing seems to fill. And they have tried to fill that emptiness with all sorts of things, some of which have been […]
A Lesson From A Magnifying Glass
Object: A magnifying glass of any size Scripture: Psalm 34:3; Psalm 69:30: James 4:8a Does anyone have a magnifying glass similar to this? Who know what it is used for? Does it make things bigger? Oh, it just makes objects look bigger, right? When objects appear bigger, we can see more details that are not […]
Lessons From A Butterfly
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24 Object: a large butterfly and caterpillar or pictures of them Today I have this large butterfly. Aren’t all the colors spectacular? Does anyone know what it was before it became a butterfly? That’s right, it was a caterpillar. Caterpillars have their own beauty, but they cannot compare to […]
It’s God’s Yard
Scripture: Psalms 24:1, Genesis 1:1 (optional) Objects: Any items from my childhood that I played with in the yard or any items that kids that use in playing outside. Have you noticed all kinds of decorations around the building for VBS that can be found outdoors? Have you seen flowers, butterflies, ladybugs and more? […]