Fruits of Evangelism: Teaching Kids to Share God’s Love
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: Sharing God’s Love
Big Truth: We can share God’s love and bring in His harvest.
Key Verse: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” — Matthew 9:37
Bible Story: Matthew 9:37–38
Pillar Focus: Power (Mission)
1) Introduction:
You and I were created to be image bearers of Jesus. What was His mandate? To preach “Thy Kingdom Come”. Our mandate is the same. We are called to preach the Gospel, and it happens through us, his chosen generals! In this sermon and activity, your kids will learn about the importance of Evangelism, and how they can be activated to Preach the Gospel of Jesus!
2) Game: “Fruit Harvest Challenge” (Memory Verse)
Instructions: Place a plastic bowl of fruit or fruit snacks around the room with some having the memory verse on it and others not. Let your kids get together in teams. On the count of three, let them run and collect fruit and arrange the words to complete the verse. The team that first gets it, WINS!
*Pay attention to the amount of teams you have. If you have 4 teams, make sure there’s 4x the amount of verses.
3) Praise & Worship:
Praise: “Lace up your boots” by Circuit Riders + “Waymaker” by Leeland
Worship: “Build My Life” by Pat Barrett + “Where you go I’ll go” by Kim Walker Smith
4) Bible Story Sermon (Matthew 9:37–38)
Good morning, friends! Today we get to learn about something very important. Jesus instructed us to do this. Everyone repeats after me and says “Evangelism!?
Now, you might be wondering what the world “Evangelism” means, right? What Is Evangelism? Evangelism means sharing the good news about Jesus with other people. The “good news” is that Jesus loved us, died for our sins, and rose again so that we can be part of God’s family forever!
This ties with our Big truth for today! We can share God’s love and bring in His Harvest.
In Matthew 9:37, Jesus says that “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” What does that mean exactly? When Jesus said “harvest” He wasn’t just talking about wheat or corn. He was talking about people—so many people who are ready to hear about God and His love. But there weren’t many “workers,” people willing to tell them.
That’s why evangelism is so important. If no one tells others about Jesus, how will they know Him? That’s why God created you and me to share this good news with others, so they can be in a relationship with the lover of their soul and their Savior!
So, you might be wondering why Evangelism is so important then! Here’s a few reasons:
Because people need to know God’s love and their purpose (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:10)
Because Jesus told us to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15)
Because sharing the Good News helps others find hope, joy, and eternal life with Jesus (Romans 10:14-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Colossians 1:5-6)
Evangelism is not just for grown-ups or pastors—it’s for kids too and each one of you are part of God’s mission.
Who might be finding it sometimes scary to tell others that Jesus loves them? You see, the disciples were also scared sometimes, but we have the Holy Spirit who helps us and guides us!
How Can We Evangelize?
With our words: Tell a friend, “Jesus loves you,” or invite them to church.
With our actions: Show kindness, help someone in need, forgive, and love like Jesus did.
With our prayers: Ask God to send more workers who will share the Good News all over the world.
Remember, we don’t share God’s love alone. The Holy Spirit gives us power to be brave and to speak. Even small acts of love can point people to Jesus.
Think about when you discover a really great game or toy. Do you want to keep it secret? No way! You want to tell your friends so they can enjoy it too. Evangelism is like that—Jesus is the greatest gift of all, and we don’t keep Him to ourselves. We share so others can know Him too.
So, your mission this week: Tell one person about Jesus. It can be a simple word, like “Jesus loves you.” That’s evangelism—you’re planting seeds in God’s harvest!
Closing and Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for trusting us with Your Good News. Teach us to be brave in evangelism. Help us show and tell others that You love them. Send more workers into Your harvest, Lord. Amen.
5) Holy Spirit Activation + Craft (5-Finger Gospel ACTIVITY - SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE TEMPLATE)
Let’s use our hand to remember 5 simple steps to share the Gospel. Each finger = one big truth + a Bible verse!
G-O-S-P-E-L (Spell it Out!)
G – God is Loves
O – Our Sin Separates
S – Sent Jesus
P – Paid the Price
E – Everyone Can Believe
L – Life Forever
(You can use “G-O-S-P-E-L” or assign the first five for a 5-finger memory!)
1.Thumb — God LOVES (G)
“God is love.”
1 John 4:8
“For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son...”
John 3:16
2. Pointer — Our SIN Separates (O)
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Romans 3:23
“Your sins have separated you from your God.”
Isaiah 59:2
3. Middle — SENT JESUS (S)
“But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
4. Ring — PAID the Price (P)
“Christ died for our sins... He was buried, and He was raised on the third day...”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
5. Pinky — EVERYONE Can Believe and have LIFE Forever (E/L)
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.”
John 3:36
7) Small Group Questions:
What did Jesus mean by the “harvest”?
Why do we need workers for God’s harvest?
How can kids share God’s love at school or at home?
Who can you pray for this week?
8) Prayer:
HI Jesus, thank You for inviting me to be a worker in Your harvest. Thank you that I have heard your Good News and You have completely changed my life! Show me how to love others and tell them about You. Amen