Object Lessons

What you need: Pom Pom Stick Magic Trick (you can buy these from many magic shops or on Ebay using the link below) POM POM MAGIC TRICK About the Lesson: This lesson uses a...

What you need: A solid ring of some kind about 3″ in diameter or anything close.  For bigger classrooms, bigger is generally better but if it is too big it will cause problems trying...

What you need: 3ea 1 liter soda bottles. A razor knife Fine mesh screen (I have bought this at Walmart and Home Depot) – it doesn’t have to be super sturdy… just the kind...

What you need: A big clear rounded vase – The best one I have used was purchased at Walmart for around $10.  Click this link to see it. 2ea exactly matching rounded smaller vases...

What you need: 4 white artificial flowers (you can find these at Walmart and even at the Dollar Tree) Windex – Original with Ammonia (some of the bottles say “ammonia-free” – these will NOT...

Needed: 2 raw eggs Drill 1/16 drill bit Preparation: Get one of the raw eggs and drill a small hole (1/16″ bit worked for me) on the very top and the very bottom of...

What you need: 2 tall clear glass or plastic vases – the best place to buy things like this is at your local Dollar tree 2 stir sticks – just about anything will work...

What you need: A dry erase board A black permanent sharpie marker (preferably one with a thicker tip) A red dry erase marker A dry erase eraser Lesson: PICK A VOLUNTEER AND HAVE THEM...

What you need: 4 clear bottles of some kind. I used some smaller milk style bottle I found in Walmart in the craft area. Yellow food coloring Blue food coloring An index card Hot...

What you need: A candle (preferably one that is narrow in diameter and about 3 or 4 inches tall A clear glass vase that you can fit around the candle (the best kind are...

What you need: 3ea  – 4” (or thereabouts) poodle noodle lengths in 3 colors – green (MAN), blue (GOD) and orange (SIN) 2ea 4’ pieces of rope Setup: Double up each rope Feed one...

What you need: Milk Candy (smaller, not sticky, loose, unwrapped candies like Skittles work the best) Candy Factory Magic Trick – You can purchase this at Amazon.com using the link below Candy Factory by...

What you need: cheese puffs liquid nitrogen mixing bowl tongs Explanation of lesson: When you put cheese puffs in liquid nitrogen and leave them for a little bit they get so incredibly cold that...

Click here to view the lesson full-screen What you need: 2ea 24” – these can be purchased at Amazon at the link below or can usually also be found at Walmart in the party...

What You Need: A couple of potatoes Regular straw (preferably without the flexible neck) – a couple of these is recommended because the likelihood of one breaking is extremely high A glove or two (although...

Click here to view the lesson full-screen What you need: Piece of  8.5″ x 11″ paper Small cup about halfway filled with water (or anything of similar weight) Something to hold the paper off...

Click here to view lesson full-screen Needed: 2 empty water bottles An empty mixing bowl 2 wooden skewers Enough rice to fill both water bottles with a bit left over Preparation: Pour rice into...

 Click here to view lesson full-screen What you need: 12 or 16-ounce clear glass about three-quarters full of water A couple of raw eggs A cardboard toilet paper tube A cardboard paper towel...

 Click here to view lesson fullscreen Needed: Good hammer Hammer broken in two pieces Hammer covered in something visibly gross like peanut butter Flyswatter Nails Wooden easel (or something similar) with one leg...

 Click here to view the lesson fullscreen What you need: One 9 inch or 12 inch balloon 1 clear glass cup (approximately 12 to 16oz or so) Quick Note: This is a simple...

 Click here to view lesson fullscreen NEEDED:  2ea 12 or 16 oz styrofoam cups Super absorbent polymer [SAP] – The one I use can be found in large quantity on Amazon at the...

 Click here to view lesson fullscreen What you need: A new, clean, small trashcan or a clean one with a clean liner and no holes A couple of sealed food items in an...

 Click here to view lesson full-screen Needed: Magic change purse – the one I recommend can be purchased on Amazon.com using the link below.  You definitely can find some cheaper elsewhere on Amazon...

What You Need: Lesson: Sometimes in life, you can be put in a seemingly impossible situation. You may have been put there through the decisions and actions of others or perhaps it was your own...

 Click to view lesson fullscreen What you need: Choositz Decision Balls – Can be purchased from Educational Innovations Hard flat surface to bounce the balls against Lesson: HOLD UP THE TWO SCIENCE BALLS...

Click to view lesson fullscreen What you need: Piece of paper Scissors Piece of colored cardstock (blue, yellow etc, just different color than the piece of paper) Cut and assembled paper, glued to colored...

 Click to view lesson fullscreen What you need: Clear glass cup full of warm water Salt Tablespoon Egg Long spoon to get the egg out of the water Note: I would like to thank...

Click to see the lesson fullscreen About the skit: This is an old skit that just never seems to lose it ability to amuse. It can teach a million and one different things but...

Click here to view the lesson fullscreen About the lesson: This lesson can go many ways and teach many things but in this particular one, we’re using it to talk about how much our...

 Click to view the lesson in fullscreen What you need: Something clear and full of enough water to completely submerge two cans of soda.  A large vase or small aquarium would work nicely....

About the lesson: This lesson uses an incredible device called the “spill not” which allows you to put a cup of water onto a small flat surface and then swing it wildly without spilling...

 Click to see lesson fullscreen What you need: Glue – White Elmer’s glue work but the clear glitter glue is pretty cool Empty small mixing bowl Second small mixing bowl with half a...

 Click to view lesson full-screen About the lesson: You can teach your class about how God spoke into the darkness and created the light on the first day of creation.  This exciting lesson...

 Click to view lesson fullscreen About the lesson: This lesson revolves around a magic trick that allows you to talk about how incredible the Bible is and when you are ready you can...

<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Click to view lesson fullscreen Note: This is a really fun lesson but it is ALL in the presentation!  You have to REALLY...

 Click to view lesson fullscreen Needed: Liquid Nitrogen (about 3 liters) Dewar Flask – you can likely rent one from your supplier or you can purchase one from Amazon.com – the one I...

 Click to view lesson fullscreen What you need: Thumb lights/thumb tips – magic trick.   2 sets is better than one so you can have one as well as someone else that will be helping...

What you Need: Lesson: This is a very fun object lesson about the Bible! You have someone on stage really just filling time (known as LETTER MAN from here on) until a 2nd person...

 Click for fullscreen lesson What you need One hard-boiled egg One raw egg Hard surface to spin the eggs on Lesson: Hold up the two eggs. Today I have two eggs. One of...

What you need: Note: Don’t be persuaded to buy the dinky little ones you will find for cheap.  They are just too little and too fragile.  Invest in a good one with boxes that...

 Click here to view the lesson fullscreen What you need: A silly volunteer that is willing to really be dramatic and play it up About 5 to 10 crackers (any type will do)...

 Click here to view the lesson fullscreen What you need: 30 cups (ideally 15 each of 2 different colors although it really doesn’t matter) – I have used the red Dixie cups or...

Click to view the lesson full screen Note: Magic tricks are a great way to get the attention of children. Just remember, whatever you do, DON’T EVER EXPLAIN HOW THE TRICK IS DONE or...

 View the lesson in full-screen About the lesson: This is a great visual way to tell the story of Moses and the burning bush. You have a tree covered in very fine steel...

 Click here to view the lesson fullscreen What you need: Blocks of some kind… the alphabet kind kids play with are probably best but in this lesson, I simply used some foam blocks...

 Click here to view the lesson fullscreen What you need: Cups and balls magic set (the one I recommend can be purchased at Amazon by clicking here) Preparation: Place one of the balls...

Click here to view the lesson Fullscreen What you need: Hot plate (burner / camp stove) – the one I use can be purchased from Amazon.com using the following link (IMUSA USA GAU-80305 Electric...

Click here to view the lesson Fullscreen Needed: 3 cups of Oil (I use paraffin or lamp oil but you likely use any type of oil) – You want to choose a color that...

Needed: 2 oranges Tall, clear, glass jar or vase full of water LESSON: Today I am going to talk about how we MUST have the armor of God for without it, we are lost!...

Needed: Magic hollow thumb prop – The one I recommend can be purchased from Amazon by clicking the link below Dophee 5Pcs Finger Magic Trick Fake Soft Thumb Tip Close Up Stage Show Prop...

Needed: Snack size zip lock bags Sandwich size zip lock bags Gallon zip lock bags Vinegar Baking Soda Rubber mallet (or something similar) Prep: Before the lesson, fill a couple of the snack sized...

What you need: Magic change purse – the one I recommend can be purchased on Amazon.com using the link below.  You definitely can find some cheaper elsewhere on Amazon but they are generally so...

About the Lesson: This is a very neat lesson and that uses science to create an effect that is almost unbelievable. In fact, the kids will very likely think that you are cheating to...

About the lesson: This is a fun lesson using a simple illusion prop called a “thumb tip” which will help you teach your class about Jesus coming and living inside of you.  It also...

Needed: 8 full sheets of newspaper Tape (just about any kind) Scissors About the Lesson: This is a lesson that uses homemade newspaper “trees” to talk about how HUGE the love of God is....

About the Lesson: This is a very different type of lesson that requires a bit more than you might usually have in a typical Sunday School classroom. Yeah, for this one, you need a...

What you need: 2 napkins Practice Lesson: Have you ever felt like your life is coming apart at the seams?  Now I know many of you are too young to feel this way, but...

Needed: Lazy Susan – I used to one below wich can be purchased from Amazon by clicking on the link Shepherd Hardware 9548 6-Inch Square Lazy Susan Turntable, 500-lb Load Capacity Tuna can (empty)...

About the Lesson: This object lesson which I first saw from Bro. Ken Baglin (thank you Bro. Baglin for your years of work and inspiration) requires nothing more than items you can obtain at...

Needed: A rope 3 feet long or longer About the Lesson: The lesson is a magic trick (Christian Illusion) that teaches about the importance of faith.  You make a loop of rope and try...

NEEDED: Diaper Genie refill pack (can be found at most grocery and discount stores) or can be ordered through Amazon.com at the link below: Mama Bear Diaper Pail Refills for Diaper Genie Pails, 270...

About the Lesson: This is a magic trick that is really mind-blowing! Somehow you will allow the audience to pick numbers and once they are added up, the final number will equal a number...

This is a really fun, easy to do and easy to set up lesson. I am using it to teach ambition but if you use a little bit of creativity and imagination you can...

Needed: $10 trillion bill from Zimbabwe – The one I purchase was from Ebay and can be found by using the link below ZIMBABWE 10 TRILLION DOLLAR BILL Notes: This is a great lesson...

 View lesson fullscreen SUMMARY: Just as David was able to defeat Goliath, so even the smallest person can outperform the biggest person in a competition to shoot Diet Coke out of a 2-liter...

Click here to see the intro and icebreaker / magic trick full screen  About the lesson: This is a great object lesson, magic trick or icebreaker that is super easy to do, required very little...

About the Skit: Good skits can be tough to come by if by good, you mean that they are fun, funny AND teach biblical principles. Luckily we have some very talented people in our...

About the Skit: This was a skit that was performed by the First Pentecostal Church of Greater Bakersfield located in Central California. It was very well done, kept the audience of adults and children...

I got this great lesson from my friend Bro. Jason Bohannon.  Thank you for sharing this with me! What you need: 2 clear glass vases One vase 3/4 full of only water Once vase...

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of this lesson, we are not going to be disclosing HOW the lesson is performed here.  We will explain what happens and how you can use it in a...

Needed: 1ea approximately 4’ rope (the rope needs to be fairly smooth so that it slides upon itself without much friction) NOTE:  In the pictured illustrations I am using wire which I do NOT...

Needed: 1ea 4’ rope (the rope needs to be fairly smooth so that it slides upon itself without much friction) 2ea 5” ropes, the same type as the 4’ rope Prep: Lay out the...

About the Lesson: We have a noble steed in our class named Bro. Caleb Dillon.  You NEVER know what he is going to do next!  On this particular day we were teaching on Balaam...

What you Need: Styrofoam mannequin head (male is preferred due to its larger size) – The one I recommend can be purchased from Amazon.com at the link below.  You can buy these at most...

What You Need: Preparation: Square of tissue paper (like what you would use to wrap a gift) which needs to be prepared ahead of time. Saltpetre (Potassium Nitrate) – this can be purchase from...

What you need: 5′ length of Pipe (PVC will work for a couple of times but eventually will get soft and melt… aluminum or steel is the best way to go but it MUCH...

Needed: Big box (48” x 48” x 48”) Drill / impact driver / screws Chair inside Rough looking clothes on top of nice clothing underneath Premise: This object lesson or skit talks about getting...

You can’t BUY the Holy Ghost! Premise: Teacher is talking to the kids about the Holy Ghost and a gangster breaks into the class and tries to obtain the Holy Ghost through nefarious means....

Best Angle: Odd Angle: What you need: 3 styrofoam cups (larger size is better) Super absorbent polymer [SAP] – The one I use can be found in large quantity on Amazon at the link...

NEW HEART SURGERY Plan of Salvation – Acts 2:38 Skit Overview: Doctor and nurse dressed in full surgery gear – interview an ailing patient and subsequently perform surgery, pulling out and putting in various outrageous...

About Icebreakers: Icebreakers are great!  Kids come into class wound up, shy, distracted or a million other ways but seldom are they just ready to sit and listen. Attention-getters or icebreakers are the key...

Front Angle: Side Angle: What you need: Magic foam balls Practice (more than I have) Lesson: The devil wants us to think that sin is ok.  A common trick that he likes to use...

What you need: Cups and balls magic trick kit – The one I use and recommend can be purchased from Amazon.com using the link below Amazing Easy To Learn Magic Tricks- Cups & Balls...

Front View: Side View:   Needed: Coin – larger is better.  Quarter will work but half dollar or silver dollar is best Note: I have found that a large washer 1.5″ to 2″ in...

Needed: Clear glass jar or vase Food coloring (contrasting color to the oil) Cup of oil (approximately 1 cup) Cup of water – you will the food coloring to this (same quantity as you...

Angle 1: Angle 2: Needed: 1 liter clear plastic bottle (or one similarly sized) – Smart Water Bottle work great due to their uniform shape from bottom to top. Glass medicine dropper OR properly buoyant...

Angle 1: Angle 2: Needed: A straight, clean, crisp bill (any paper money will do although a $5 or $10 is preferred) Lesson: Take the dollar and show it to the class. Does anyone...

Angle 1:   Angle 2: Needed: Lesson: This is a very simple lesson about lying. Have a volunteer come out and hold his arms outstretched. Produce a small length of thread and tie it round...

Angle 1:  Angle 2: Needed: Prep: Lesson: Begin by telling the story of the death and burial of Jesus.  Explain just how BADLY the chief priests and Pharisees hated Jesus and to make SURE that...

Angle 1: Angle 2: Needed: Empty pitcher Empty clear glass Baking soda Vinegar Several candles Lesson: We are the light of the world! Light the various candles explaining how you become a light (plan...

Needed: 1 gallon zip lock bag ~10 very sharp #2 pencils Pitcher of water Rain poncho (optional) Lesson: This lesson is about faith and trust so you need to get a volunteer that trusts...

The first lesson / puppet show was submitted by Kayla McGuffey from Marysville, WA. Thank you for your contribution! Lesson #1 / Puppet Show – Jesus can fill the emptiness inside of you” Another lesson...

Angle 1: Angle 2: Needed: Flashlights – as many as you can find in all different shapes, colors and sizes At least one working flashlight Batteries that fit the working flashlight Trash Dollar bill...

Needed: 2 cheap airplanes from the dollar store OR EVEN BETTER: One big Styrofoam airplane from Walmart or Amazon.com (see link below to order) Planeur High Flying Styrofoam Gliders Wingspan, 22-Inch One assembled, tested...

Needed: 2 Tissues, pieces of toilet paper, paper towel etc., with faces drawn on them, preferable in water-soluble marker Large see-through pitcher 3/4 full of water Clear glass or plastic cup Towel Lesson: When...

Needed: Nothing because you shouldn’t ever do this at home… ever. Lesson: This lesson has to stand on its own without anything besides that attached video because I am not recommending anyone to do this...

Needed: Approximately 20 red solo cups or their equivalent Flat surface such as board or tray Willing smallish volunteer Lesson: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – For even as the body is one and yet has...

BIG VERSION! At Home Version This can be also be used to teach about anger and self-control. You can talk about the explosive results of not controlling your anger and the damage that it can...

Needed: Candle Lighter 2 Balloons Water Prep: Blow up one balloon with just air, tie it off and set it aside.   Stretch out a second balloon by blowing it up and letting the...

Needed: 1 piece of paper.  Larger needed for bigger audience Lesson: There was once a man that had one goal in life and that was to be truly happy. And he thought that the...