Category Archives: Stories
Rich man Poor man
Rich man Poor man  based on Mark 10:17-31You could have a narrator (or chorus), Jesus, & a Rich man to read the various parts. As Jesus was starting out on his way A man ran up and called out “hey … Continue reading →
Christmas Interactive Story
Check out this Christmas interactive story for children aged 4-12. It would be suitable to be used in a school, Sunday School or family setting. Christmas Interactive Story
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Powerpoint Talk
Here’s a Powerpoint presentation you could adapt for a children’s talk or ‘All-Age”worship service. Luke 18 Parable Pharisee and Tax Man
Why is the Bible special?
At our chapel service for boys (aged 5-12) we looked at a theme on the Bible. Part of the talk consisted of a power point presentation and a story. The bible reading was from Psalm 119:105. An exert from the … Continue reading →
The Candle Story Devotion
When our girls were much younger (5-10 years) we used to practice a family devotion time called ‘the candle story’. As a family we would sit in the lounge room on a rug turn the lights down low and then … Continue reading →
Sam, the snowflake
SPLAT !Sam the snowflake loved the wintertime. He enjoyed being rolled into a ball and thrown at someone in fun. He also loved seeing the children rolling and tumbling in the snow around him. One day as Sam was waking … Continue reading →
Carol Singing
One night Ethel went Christmas carol singing. She knocked on the door of a house and began to sing. A man with a violin in his hand came to the door. Within half a minute tears were streaming down his … Continue reading →
My Christmas pillow story
I wrote this Christmas story for a children’s program last year. All you need is a pillow with a white pillowcase and lots of enthusiasm for telling the Christmas story. My Christmas Pillow
The Son – A Story to Share at Christmas
I’ve posted a short story titled “The Son” at my Christmas blog . This story could be told as an introduction to a talk or sermon on Christ being the “reason for the season”.
Ask Uncle Noah
I just discovered a helpful website today where Sunday School teachers can ask questions about where to find particular resources for children’s ministry. The page “Ask Uncle Noah” is certainly worth checking out and perhaps bookmarking for future reference. childrensbiblestudy.com
The Bible thru the eyes of its writers
The Bible Thru The Eyes Of Its Writers First person accounts as they might have given them today. Check out the great material here for children’s talks or sermons.
Stories for children teaching Biblical values
I’ve just found a website called “The Jeremiah Project” which has a number of stories which teach biblical values. It’s worth checking out if you are looking for stories on ‘forgiveness’, “respect”, “kindness”, “faithfulness” …
A Christmas gift
A man sent his elderly parents a mobile phone one Christmas. Here’s how he recalls the experience: “They were excited that now they, too could be part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the phone and switched it on, … Continue reading →
Father and Son
There was a man who owned a chain of supermarkets. He was an extremely influential and powerful man. One day, he took his five-year old son with him on his ’rounds’ of the shops. The little boy looked on him … Continue reading →
Bible Story
A mother was reading a Bible story to her young daughter. She read “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar … Continue reading →
Love that doll.
There is a story about a little girl who had a large collection of dolls, of every description. It was obvious that her dolls brought her much pleasure. A visitor asked her which of her dolls was her favorite. “Just … Continue reading →
Father’s Day for Jairus
Father’s Day for Jairus (This story was written to be presented as a monologue for Father’s Day) (based on>Matt. 5:21-43, Mark 9:18-26, Luke 8:40-56) ‘How’s your father?’ I heard our neighbour Zac ask my daughter Rachel. I’d been feeling ill … Continue reading →
Sunday School Story
A Sunday School teacher spent fifteen minutes telling her class about the kings and queens of the Old Testament. “But there is a higher power. Does any one know what it is?” she asked. “Sure,” said one little boy “Aces”.
God- improving?
A child sat in his grandfather’s arms as both of them looked in a mirror. “Did God make us both?’ he asked. “Yes, of course.” “Well, He does a much better job now days. He’s had lot’s of practice! Now … Continue reading →
The Offering
A little child in church for the first time watched as the ushers passed the offering plates. When they neared the pew where he sat, the youngster piped up so that everyone could hear, “Don’t pay for me Daddy, I’m … Continue reading →
Thinking about Pentecost?
Pentecost Rap by Nick Clarke Pentecost Rap from 77 Talks for 21st Century Kids by Chris Chesterton Breath and Spirit – children’s talk What a Gift! – a puppet talk Ideas for celebrating Pentecost. Mother’s Day on Pentecost- Worship ideas … Continue reading →
Where God is Not
Where God is Not – A story about Faith A boy named Eric was wandering home from the nearby Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass he stopped to pick up a dandelion, … Continue reading →
Easter Reflections
Easter Reflections 1. When a tree is cut through you see the ring pattern that runs right the way up and down the trunk. Good Friday is a slice through history that allows us to see the pattern of God’s … Continue reading →
Little girl and her neighbour
Little girl and her neighbour One Sunday afternoon a little girl was happily walking home from Kids Church reading her bible. When she arrived at her driveway, her grumpy neighbour noticed what the little girl was doing and asked roughly, … Continue reading →
Christmas Thanksgiving
Helen Aberg used to give generous Christmas gifts to her several grandchildren, but the children never sent thank you letters, despite the urgings of their parents. But then, one year, things changed. Grandma sent a hundred dollar Christmas cheque to … Continue reading →
Like Christ
Last Sunday I led an all-age worship service on the theme”Like Christ”. Philippians 2:1-11 Some of the resources I used were- A puppet play I had written titled – “Working Together in Unity” A monologue I wrote which introduced the … Continue reading →
Christmas is Coming!
A few years ago I wrote a small 12 page PDF booklet called Christmas is Coming! It includes a number of original Christmas puppet scripts, stories and chants. It’s available for download for $10 USD via PayPal. I also have … Continue reading →
Good Samaritan?
Good Samaritan A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the … Continue reading →
Gideon Chant
Gideon,Gideon Gideon, Gideon don’t you hide! Can’t you see God’s on your side? Gideon, Gideon trust God’s way. His victory is on it’s way. The might of Midian will soon fall. Step out now and hear his call! (x2) Gideon, … Continue reading →
Jailhouse Rocks!
JAILHOUSE ROCKS! ( Acts 16:22-34) Drip, drip, drip. The weary jailer watched the water slowly run into the green slimy puddle at his feet. He slumped on a stone seat, deep in the basement of the Philippian jail. It had … Continue reading →
