Free Preteen Ministry Lessons, Games, & Object Lessons
Looking for free preteen ministry lessons, games, and object lesson ideas? You’re in the right place!
Ministering to preteens is a unique and wonderful calling, and we want to equip you with resources created specifically for this age group.
Below you’ll find our collection of FREE preteen ministry lessons, Bible lessons, object lesson ideas, and games written specifically for 4th-6th grade students. Use them in your weekly preteen ministry, Sunday school, small groups, midweek programs, or anywhere you’re helping preteens grow in their faith.
Check out the free resources below!
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Speak Life: This new 4-week Thanksgiving series teaches preteens how to use their words to build others up, reflect God’s heart, and express gratitude.
FREE PRETEEN MINISTRY LESSONS
Back-to-School Object Lesson on Being Unique – Bible: 1 Corinthians 12:21. Bottom Line: You are unique & valuable.
Back-to-School Object Lesson on Burdens – Bible: Luke 6:36, James 2:13. Bottom Line: We are called by God to have mercy on everyone.
Back-to-School Object Lesson on Forgiveness – Bible: Isaiah 43:25; 1 John 1:9. Bottom Line: Once you ask God to forgive you, he erases all your sins and they are forgotten completely.
Back-to-School Object Lesson on Living for God – Bible: Mark 5:15. Bottom Line: We should be so much like Jesus that our lives constantly “highlight” who he is.
Back-to-School Object Lesson on Purpose – Bible: Matthew 22:27-39. We have been created to love God and others and to use our special talents and gifts from God.
Back-to-School Object Lessons 10-Pack – Add any of these 10 back-to-school preteen object lessons to an upcoming message or use them as a foundation to build your own lesson.
Bragging – Bible: Jeremiah 9:23-24. Bottom Line: When we brag about ourselves we take the focus off of God and place it on us.
Building Character – Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12-13. Bottom Line: Take time to invest in building good character.
Courage – Bible: Psalm 31:24. Bottom Line: We can choose to be courageous, based on who God is, rather than the situations we face.
Creation – Bible: Genesis 1:1-13, 1 Timothy 3:16, Genesis 2:7. Big Idea: God tells us how life began and shows us we can trust His story of creation.
Easter – Bible: John 8:12. Bottom Line: A sunrise reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world.
Easter Object Lesson 2-Pack – The two big ideas are: 1) Jesus gives us a new life! 2) He is risen (this lesson perfectly sets up a salvation message).
Emotions – Bible: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Psalm 23; Psalm 119:9-11. Bottom Line: When our feelings overwhelm us, God’s Word gives peace and direction.
Fitting In – Bible: Psalm 139:1. Bottom Line: Fitting in is easy – standing out from the crowd is the real challenge!
Friendships – Bible: Luke 5:17-26. Bottom Line: Friends help friends follow Jesus.
Fruit of the Spirit – Bible: Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-23. Bottom Line: The Holy Spirit works in us to change our words, thoughts, and actions.
Gifts and Talents – Bible: 1 Peter 4:10. Bottom Line: God has created each of us with different gifts that make us who we are and enable us to help others.
God is Always Present – Bible: Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:9, Joshua 6, Romans 8:38-39. Bottom Line: God will never leave or forsake His children
God Is Always With Us – Bible: 2 Kings 6:11-17. Bottom Line: God is always with you, even if it doesn’t feel like it.
Going the Extra Mile – Bible: Matthew 5:41. Bottom Line: Jesus calls us to look for ways we can go beyond the bare minimum and do more to show God’s love to others.
Jesus Uses Imperfect People – Bible: Luke 5:4-11, Acts 4:13. Bottom Line: Jesus calls imperfect, ordinary people to follow Him, be shaped by Him, and show others God’s greatness!
Making Good Choices – Bible: Matthew 7:13-14; Philippians 4:8. Bottom Line: Making good choices is not always easy, but it’s the best choice they can make.
Peer Pressure – Bible: Daniel 3. Bottom Line: When you face peer pressure, take a stand for what you know is right.
Power of Prayer – Bible: James 5:14-16. Bottom Line: Being able to talk to God is something that is incredibly powerful.
Putting God First – Bible: Matthew 22:36-37, Psalm 40:5. Bottom Line: God deserves first place.
Seeing People the Way God Does – Bible: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 4:2. Bottom Line: God creates every person with value, cares for them deeply, and calls us to see others the same way He does.
Sharing Your Faith – Bible: John 1:40-45. Bottom Line: Choosing to follow Jesus is a big moment in someone’s life.
Thankfulness – Bible: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Proverbs 3:5-6. Bottom Line: We can be thankful even when we don’t know everything God is doing.
Thoughts – Bible: Philippians 4:8. Bottom Line: Make sure you’re always thinking about what you’re thinking about.
Trusting Jesus – Bible: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 18:2. Bottom Line: Jesus brings calm even when life is shaky.
Truth – Bible: Psalm 119:160, John 14:6. Bottom Line: We were made by God and for God, so His truth is what shapes us best.
Worship – Bible: Psalm 150:1-6. Bottom Line: Worship is between you and God.
FREE PRETEEN MINISTRY GAMES
Feelings – Here’s a fun game that opens up a discussion or lesson about feelings.
Jelly Bean Spin-Off – Use this game to remind students that obeying God is another way to say that we love Him.
Popcorn Shapes – Bible: Hebrews 13:8. Bottom Line: Everything changes, except for God’s promises.
Summer Game: Beach Ball Stories – Here’s a ‘just for fun’ game that will stir up creativity and conversation with your preteens… and definitely some laughter too!
Summer Game: Frozen Scripture Scrabble – Frozen T-shirt + Scrabble tiles mean your preteens will love this game.
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