Join Conductor Carl and his friends as they lead your kids on an adventure through God’s word. These imaginative and engaging lessons will have your early childhood kids and volunteers loving every minute of their time at the Train Station. Included are lessons for Kindergarten-3s, 2-year-olds and a story for babies and toddlers. Lessons include videos, graphics, coloring sheets, and both large and small group lessons. The junior lessons tie directly with the corresponding elementary lesson.

Ark Kids Junior

An ongoing curriculum for Early Childhood

Join Herman, Rusty, and their friends on an adventure of science and faith. Their hijinks will leave your kids (and volunteers) laughing as they deepen their understanding of God’s Word. Included are lessons for both large groups and small groups. Each week you will receive videos, graphics, coloring sheets, and more. The elementary lessons will correspond with the junior curriculum so that everyone in your children’s ministry will be on the same page.

Ark Kids Elementary

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Empowers volunteers by enabling leaders to teach and relate as opposed to constant discipline and redirection.
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Free youth ministry curriculum.
A year's worth of free sermon series, and small groups for your youth group.

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Free video resources for you and your church. Designed for use in these environments: Adult Studies, Student Ministry, Leadership Training, Personal Growth.


The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.

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Hosea

This three-part series on Hosea will help your students learn about God’s faithful love.

Help! We’ve all heard it, said it, given it, and received it. We’ve also all felt helpless at times. But that’s not the life God intended for us. He wanted to make sure that we would never be alone, lost, powerless, or helpless. So, He sent The Helper, His Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit isn’t spooky or weird, He’s helpful. That’s what this series is designed to communicate. Like us, kids can feel alone, lost, powerless, and helpless, but wouldn’t it be great if they knew they didn’t have to live like that? So, let’s tell them. Let’s teach them that the Holy Spirit is available to help, guide, comfort, and empower them every day of their lives. Let’s make sure they know (and let’s remind ourselves) that God made a way for us to live life to the full, as John 10:10 says. He gave us The Helper.

The Helper

God sent the Holy Spirit as our Helper so we're never alone or powerless. This series teaches kids that the Holy Spirit guides and empowers them daily, helping them live fully as John 10:10 says.

In this Super Bowl Sunday lesson, kids will learn that no one on a team is more important than another. On a team we help each other like in the story of the sick man and his friends that lowered him in from the roof to be healed by Jesus. Kids will learn “I’m Part of God’s Team!”

Super Bowl Sunday

Conversations. They happen nearly every moment of every day...face to face, on the phone, electronically, through social media, even in our own heads. But which ones have the most impact or make a difference? The most meaningful conversations are often with those who have answers, perspective, wisdom, and the power to do something. There is only one being who always has the right answers, an accurate perspective, perfect wisdom, and incredible power...our Heavenly Father. Doesn't it make sense that we would want to have an on-going conversation with Him? And if it makes sense for us, isn't that what we want for kids? This series, "Let's Chat," is designed to help us teach and equip kids to have regular conversation with the One who created them, loves them, & plans good things for them. There's no better time to start a conversation with the Creator than as a kid.

Let's Chat

Conversations are constant, but the most meaningful ones are with our Heavenly Father, who holds the right answers, perfect wisdom, and incredible power. "Let's Chat" helps kids connect with their Creator for a lifelong dialogue filled with love and purpose.

This series is based on Shane J. Wood’s book, Between Two Trees. In this series, Shane J. Wood, Ph.D. (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will show that the Bible ends the way it begins. He will help you discover the transformation that takes place in Jesus from death to life. 

Between Two Trees

Shane J. Wood explores the transformative journey from death to life, drawing connections between the beginning and end of the Bible.

Matthew 28:19 (NIV) says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” This verse is known widely as the Great Commission. Jesus issued this challenge moments before departing earth for Heaven. He wanted the Church to know without a doubt that it’s our job to reach the lost. Missions matter to God. 

That’s what this series is all about. We want the kids to understand and know that it’s our job to go out into the world and share the love of Jesus. This mission may take them anywhere from next door to across the globe. Kids will travel with Paul and Barnabas through their first missionary journey and see firsthand the challenges and blessings that missionaries experience. It’s a great way to introduce the concept of missions to the next generation.



Go (Missions Series)

This educational series introduces children to the Christian 'Great Commission,' teaching them about the importance, challenges, and blessings of missionary work through the journey of biblical figures Paul and Barnabas.

Easter

This Lesson is only set up for 30 min it is meant to run with an Easter Egg Hunt.

Michael DeFazio (New Testament and hermeneutics professor at Ozark Christian College) opens the book of 2 Samuel to discuss what we can learn about God and ourselves through the life and reign of David. By discovering what kind of King David will be, we can see our own need to repent from sin and receive God’s grace.

2 Samuel

 Michael DeFazio explores 2 Samuel, illustrating our understanding of God and ourselves through David's life and reign, emphasizing our need to repent from sin and accept God's grace.

For kids to know the value of their hearts and the importance of guarding them cannot be overstated. This is especially true today when kids have such easy access to all things good and bad, right at their fingertips. When it really comes down to it, God wants just one thing from us – our hearts. This series is an opportunity to give kids some practical reasons and ways to guard their hearts. We want to encourage them to pay attention to what they are letting in and putting in, because what goes in is what comes out. Proverbs says it best, “Above everything else, guard you heart. It is where your life comes from.”

Guard Your Heart

 “Above everything else, guard you heart. It is where your life comes from.”

Dr. Mark Scott provides a study on the book of Ezra, delving into the story of God's people returning from Babylonian captivity to their homeland in Israel. With a focus on their journey home, this series explores the challenges they faced and the work of rebuilding. Along the way, the study highlights the role of Godly leaders and emphasizes God's preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ

Going Home: A Study on the Book of Ezra

Dr. Mark Scott explores the book of Ezra, focusing on the return of God's people from Babylonian captivity to Israel, highlighting God's preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ.

Jon Kehrer (Old Testament and Biblical Languages Professor at Ozark Christian College) walks through ten words—also known as the 10 commandments—that God gave the Israelites. Learn how these ten words teach us to hear God’s voice and live out the kingdom of heaven here and now.

Deuteronomy

 Jon Kehrer explores the Ten Commandments, teaching us to hear God's voice and live out the kingdom of heaven.

The "Great Joy" series focuses on the concept of joy, particularly during the Christmas season when children typically associate happiness with the holiday. However, the series aims to help kids understand that the joy brought by Jesus' birth extends far beyond a single day or season, and it is not contingent upon receiving material gifts or being in ideal circumstances. By celebrating Jesus' birth, children can learn that He offers a lasting and abundant joy throughout the entire year.

Great Joy (Christmas)

“Great Joy” is a series all about, well, joy. 

Chris Dewelt's series on The Global Mission provides a comprehensive exploration of missions, globalization, languages in biblical context, God's heart for the world, the great commission, discussions of hell in the Bible, hospitality, ethnocentricity, and the role of prayer in fulfilling the mission.

The Global Mission

 Chris Dewelt explores the global mission, covering topics such as missions, globalization, languages, God's heart for the world, the great commission, discussions of hell, hospitality, ethnocentricity, and the role of prayer.

In this series, Michael DeFazio provides comprehensive lessons on the topic of prayer. Starting from how to learn to pray, he uncovers the 'secret' to prayer and its basic pattern, and advises on what to ask for in prayer. The series also highlights the liberating power of routine and the relevance of praying the Psalms, along with guidelines on how to do so. Additionally, the series presents twelve rules for hearing God, and introduces six more types of prayers. The study wraps up with responses to common questions about prayer and insights on both individual and communal prayer, aiming to help followers live out the call to pray continually.

Prayer

 Michael DeFazio's series offers practical insights on prayer, covering topics such as learning to pray, the power of routine, utilizing the Psalms, hearing from God, different types of prayer, and addressing common questions.

In the series on Galatians by Michael DeFazio, viewers are invited to embark on a transformative journey through this captivating biblical book. As the lessons unfold, DeFazio skillfully unpacks the profound message of Galatians, unveiling the timeless truths that continue to resonate with believers today. From the opening session, where the importance of a gospel worth fighting for is emphasized, to the final session's comprehensive review and analysis of Paul's arguments, the study offers a rich exploration of key themes such as the revelation of the gospel, justification by faith, the freedom and responsibility of believers, and the significance of community and unity in Christ. Through engaging teaching and insightful commentary, participants are guided to a deeper understanding of God's redemptive plan and its personal relevance in their own lives. This series on Galatians serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to grasp the heart of the gospel and apply its transformative power in their walk of faith.

Galatians

Explore the transformative message of Galatians with Michael DeFazio as he delves into key themes such as the revelation of the gospel, justification by faith, and the power of community in this insightful series.

In this study, Beth DeFazio explores the story of Ruth, a devoted woman who exemplifies virtue, love, faithfulness, and loyalty. Through lessons on grief, covenant, love, and redemption, we discover the profound impact of God's glory in the midst of difficult circumstances. From emptiness to fullness, seedlessness to fruitfulness, and curse to blessing, Ruth's journey teaches us to trust in God's unexpected love. The narrative also highlights the power of sacrificial love and the redemptive work of God in our lives.


Expect the Unexpected

 Beth DeFazio explores the story of Ruth, showcasing how trust in God can turn grief into joy.

In this series Dr. Rick Cherok presents an in-depth exploration of the history of the Restoration Movement. Starting from its philosophical underpinnings, it traces the influence of Jesus’ prayer in John 17, truth, unity, and evangelism. The series highlights the contributions of early leaders, including Barton W. Stone, Thomas Campbell, and Alexander Campbell, examining their respective roles and impacts on the movement. The narrative then delves into the contribution of Walter Scott, emphasizing the impact of his evangelism, and the unity formed from the merge of the "Campbellites and Stoneites." The series discusses the divisive impact of the Civil War on the churches within the movement. It then investigates the emergence and influence of Theological Liberalism. The final session explores the initiation and expansion of foreign missions within the movement and the subsequent division this caused. The series concludes with a present-day overview, comparing and contrasting the divisions within the Restoration Movement.

History of the Restoration Movement

 This series provides a comprehensive exploration of the Restoration Movement's history, highlighting its foundational philosophies, key contributors, major events, and the impact of societal factors, ultimately leading to an examination of its present-day status and divisions.

Matt Stafford delves into the Book of Psalms, emphasizing its significance beyond mere prayers. Through this study, he helps us see Jesus in the Psalms and understand how these poetic expressions of the human experience ultimately point us to the fulfillment of our prayers in Christ. Each session explores different themes and aspects of the Psalms, highlighting their role in teaching us how to pray, revealing God's character, providing wisdom for life's challenges, and offering praise and devotion to our loving Creator.

More Than Prayers: Seeing Jesus in the Psalms

Discover the profound depth of the Psalms and encounter Jesus within their poetic verses in this enlightening study by Matt Stafford.

Fear is a powerful force and something we all deal with, kids and grown-ups alike. However, it’s vital that kids realize that there is something and Someone greater than fear! While our feelings are real, they don’t have to be in charge. That’s what this series, “Don’t Fear,” is all about. From the book of Revelation (don’t let that freak you out!), we help kids form a biblical picture of how awesome, just, holy, and powerful Jesus is. A. W. Tozer said the most important thing about us is our thoughts of God. When we have an accurate view of who Jesus is, we don’t have to fear!

Don’t Fear

The "Don't Fear" series seeks to empower children by portraying Jesus, as described in the book of Revelation, as a figure of awesomeness, justice, holiness, and power, thus teaching them that they can overcome fear with their faith.

Ephesians 

This 3-part free sermon series on Ephesians will help your students learn the context of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians while studying how Jesus saves us, blesses us, and transforms us.

Summer to the Max

Summer to the Max (Special Summer Curriculum)

Holy Habits 

This free Bible study on holy habits will help your students learn how to establish God-honoring practices in their daily routines.

Jon Kehrer explores the significance of Zechariah, a small but pivotal book in the Old Testament that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testament. Throughout the series, key passages are examined, revealing the connection between Zechariah's prophecies and the Messiah, highlighting Jesus as the High Priest, the Branch, the ideal leader, the good shepherd, and the sacrifice for cleansing from sin. The study concludes with glimpses of the future days to come.

Zechariah: Mosaics of the Messiah

 Jon Kehrer explores the pivotal role of Zechariah, a small yet significant book that serves as a key bridge between the Old and New Testament.

This Christmas, Kids will learn about the joy in not only giving rather than receiving, but in making room to give their very best to God.

Better to Give (Christmas)

This Christmas, the focus is on teaching kids about the joy of giving, emphasizing the importance of offering their best to God.

Kids love to help and kids love to give, so “All Aboard” is about encouraging kids to realize that they are never too young or little to talk to God, hear from God, trust God, and be used by God. We are encouraging kids (and all of us) to pray, commit to giving something, trust God to provide them with something to give, and to take a step towards doing something for others. Let’s equip and encourage kids to lead the way in this adventure of faith!

All Aboard

The "All Aboard" program motivates children to engage actively in their faith, fostering the understanding that they are never too young to communicate with God, trust Him, and contribute to the well-being of others through prayer, giving, and acts of kin

In this series, Michael DeFazio explores the book of Ephesians, focusing on the unique portrayal of the gospel demonstrating peace through grace. This study also motivates the shift from division to unity as part of the body of Christ.

Ephesians

In this series, Michael DeFazio navigates Ephesians, highlighting the gospel's peace through grace and promoting unity in the body of Christ.

Dr. Mark Scott explores the miracles of Jesus in this series, examining their nature and purpose. Throughout the lessons, he addresses the apologetic aspect of miracles, Jesus' perspective on miracles, the historical context of miracles, terminology and purposes of Jesus' miracles, salvation talk in the miracles, the battle against evil, the numbers and categories of miracles, intensification and distinctives of the miracles, the significance of Jesus' resurrection, and contemporary miracles and miracle stories.

Miracles

 Dr. Mark Scott explores the miracles of Jesus, unveiling their nature and purpose in the gospels.

Engineer Kelly, Engineer Courtney, Farmer Faith, and Lionel go on a search for a book that can teach them about God.

The Bible Tells Me So

Is there a book that tells you about God?

This educational series, with Randy Gariss, addresses the often-neglected aspect of emotional maturity, particularly in the context of spiritual growth. It begins by exploring the disconnect between emotional and spiritual maturity, illustrating how unprocessed emotions can exert control over us. The second session discusses the pitfalls of transferring misunderstood emotions onto physical entities, emphasizing that these cannot provide genuine healing. The third session introduces the discipline of silence and solitude as modeled by Jesus, as a means to begin processing these emotions. The subsequent session discusses the power of narrative in shaping our reactions to our experiences, stressing the importance of reshaping these narratives with Christ's story. The series further emphasizes the essential discipline of friendship as a healing mechanism and provides principles from the book of Proverbs on forming such friendships. It explores the interplay between thoughts and feelings, discussing ways to cultivate right direction thinking. The last two sessions delve into living in wholeness, discussing the ten essentials for a life of wholeness, and the difference between simply surviving life and truly living it. The series concludes by reinforcing that emotional maturity is a key component of discipleship in Christ.

Emotional Maturity

This series investigates emotional maturity in a spiritual context, highlighting the impact of unprocessed emotions, the role of narrative, the power of friendships, and the importance of healthy thought patterns for living in wholeness and discipleship in Christ.

Herman's safety school goes off the rails when Rusty and the gang decide to do anything to earn Herman's approval. This lesson presents God’s gift of salvation. Every church presents the Gospel with slight variations and nuances. Read through the steps before teaching. Present the Gospel in a way that is consistent with the scripture and God’s leading.

Back To School Bash

In this episode of Herman's Safety School, Rusty and his friends' pursuit for Herman's approval leads to an exploration of the concept of God's gift of salvation, offering an opportunity to present the Gospel to children in a manner that aligns with scrip

Kenny Boles guides viewers through the Gospel of John, exploring each chapter to inspire belief and find life in Jesus. From the introduction and unique aspects of John to key encounters such as Jesus turning water into wine, healing the blind, and raising Lazarus, the series delves into significant moments of Jesus' ministry. It addresses topics like rejection, Jesus as the Good Shepherd, times of glory, Jesus' preparation for departure, and the assurance of overcoming troubles and persecution. The study concludes with the accounts of Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection, and His appearances to the disciples, emphasizing the purpose of the Gospel of John in inspiring faith.

John

Kenny Boles leads an in-depth exploration of the Gospel of John, guiding viewers through each chapter to inspire belief in Jesus and find true life in Him.

Most of us can probably appreciate a good plan. While we might not all enjoy sticking to a given plan, it’s hard to ignore the benefits. For those responsible for creating a particular plan there can be a lot of pressure... What have I overlooked? What are the factors beyond my control?
What if the plan fails? Thankfully, in the grand scheme of things the ultimate plan is not riding on our shoulders. When we realize that our good God who knows everything has a master plan for this world, as well as individual roles for each of us to play, we can breathe a sigh of relief. God’s got this, and He’s got me. When we decide to become a friend and follower of Jesus and accept our assignments in His big plan, we embark on a grand adventure. He assures us that
there will be twists and turns along the way, but we are never without hope and help. This is not only good news for us, but for the kids with whom we are connecting each week. Part of God’s big plan for us is to encourage kids to engage in His big plan. As we do we are helping kids
discover and live out their God given destinies, just like Joseph. Living life with hope, purpose, and intentionality is powerful and can actually change the world. When we dream big, give our
best, listen to God, and are quick to forgive, we will find ourselves smack
dab in the middle of God’s Big Plan!


I’m Part of God's Big Plan

This message underscores the comfort and purpose that come from understanding God's master plan for the world and each individual's unique role within it, emphasizing that life's journey, while fraught with twists and turns, is guided by God's hand. 

To say that we’re living in a crazy world is a huge understatement! The kids in our ministries are growing up in a world that seems to be getting harder and harder to navigate. Wrong is called right; right is up to the individual; having a differing opinion is intolerant and logic seems to have gone by the wayside. However, our kids aren’t the first to experience this kind of world. Daniel and his friends were violently taken from their homes and thrown into a foreign world where literally nothing was familiar. Yet God was with them and they knew it. Daniel’s life gives us some time-tested principles that can help our kids realize that it is possible to live right-side-up in an upside-down world!!

Upside Down

Through the narrative of Daniel, this teaching aims to provide children with enduring principles that can guide them to live with integrity and faith in a world that often appears upside down, illustrating that with God's presence and guidance, they can n


Michael DeFazio presents a detailed exploration of the book of Philippians in this series, emphasizing living a life shaped by the cross, or "cruciformity". He begins by highlighting the transformative power of the Gospel and how it instills grace and peace. The series then delves into shifting perspectives on hardships, showcases the concept of cruciformity as manifested in Christ, and models cruciformity within the church. It prompts reflections on the reasons for surrendering everything for life in Christ, discusses how cruciformity is applicable in the real world, and provides general instructions drawn from Paul's organized thoughts. The final session uncovers the secret to contentment, critically examining common interpretations of Philippians 4:13.

Philippians

In this series, Michael DeFazio analyzes the book of Philippians, emphasizing cruciformity, the transformative power of the Gospel, and the secret to contentment from Philippians 4:13.

Issues. Problems. We all have issues and problems that we face. For some, it is their attitude. For others, it’s a habit that they can’t seem to break. For many, it is something they have faced their whole life.
The goal of this series is to take on each of those issues and problems and learn how to “Deal With It!” Not just our own way, but the BIBLE WAY! We need to find out what God has to say about how we should “Deal With It!”
God wants us to live victoriously over habits, problems, and issues. He doesn’t want things to hold us back from becoming all that He has planned for us to be. Often, we try to deal with issues and problems on our own, but God is there to help us if we ask Him. Many issues are just too big for us to handle by ourselves, we need His power and His strength in order to “Deal With It” once and for all.
We trust that by the time you complete this series, your children will have a better understanding of how to address everyday issues in their lives. So, buckle your seat belt, put on your fighting gear and let’s get ready to “Deal With It!”

Deal with It

A 10 week series on how to deal with everyday life

In this series, Chad Ragsdale (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will walk through the book of Hebrews and talk about its relevance to Christians today. He will challenge you to divert your attention from the troubles in this world, turn to Jesus’ presence, and encourage you to persevere. 

Hebrews

Chad Ragsdale explores the book of Hebrews, emphasizing its relevance for modern Christians and encouraging perseverance in the midst of challenges.

Dr. Mark Scott, a New Testament faculty member, explores the concept of parables as unconventional stories employed by Jesus to illuminate the dynamic rule of God in the world. Through this series, he delves into the nature and purpose of parables, offering insights from various sources and examining their historical and cultural backdrop. The sessions delve into defining parables, exploring antecedents, discussing the functions and purposes they serve, and providing an in-depth analysis of specific parables found in the Gospels.

Parables

Dr. Mark Scott explores the transformative nature of Jesus' parables, revealing the dynamic reign of God in the world.

Jim Dalrymple (New Testament & Church Leadership Professor at Ozark Christian College) encourages us to use the letter written to the scattered church as a reminder of who God is, what he has done in history, and the hope he has given us. When we remember these things, we can strive to be holy people in any relationship we have and through any suffering we may face.

Exiles; A Study in 1 Peter

This series by Jim Dalrymple prompts us to reflect on God's character, historical actions, and the hope He offers, using these insights to strive for holiness in all relationships and circumstances, particularly during times of suffering.

Children have an innate inclination to assist and contribute, and "All Aboard" is centered around motivating them to understand that they're never too insignificant or immature to communicate with God, listen to God, have faith in God, and serve God's purposes. We aim to motivate children, as well as everyone else, to pray, pledge to donate something, trust in God's provision for their giving, and make strides in helping others. It's our goal to equip and inspire children to spearhead this journey of faith!

In this engaging and enlightening series, Doug Welch, a seasoned New Testament faculty member at Ozark Christian College, takes participants on a deep dive into the profound message of the cross. With compassion and wisdom, he addresses the struggles and uncertainties faced by many Christians, providing clarity and understanding on the true nature of salvation. By unraveling the significance of the final seven statements uttered by Jesus on the cross, Welch guides individuals on a transformative journey from ignorance to empathy, failure to hope, isolation to family, abandonment to confidence, weakness to control, ambition to contentment, and ultimately, surrendering their lives into the hands of God. Through each session, participants will be equipped to navigate the complexities of their faith, discover renewed purpose, and experience the profound freedom that comes from embracing the way of the cross.

The Way of the Cross

 In this transformative series, Doug Welch (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) explores the final seven statements of Jesus on the cross, providing guidance and clarity for Christians facing challenges and seeking a deeper understanding of salvation.

Peter was an average, ordinary fisherman who answered God’s call to follow Jesus. He made a lot of mistakes along the way. When Jesus went to Heaven, He sent the Holy Spirit to give SUPERnatural power to the disciples. At that moment, Peter went from Average Pete to SUPER Pete!
In this series, we will follow the remainder of Peter’s life where “Average Pete” left off. We will walk through the book of Acts and learn from some of the greatest experiences in Peter’s life. In doing so, the kids will learn that God can use them to do SUPER things for Him.
We will learn from the story of the healing the lame man, the salvation of Simon the Sorcerer, the resurrection of Tabitha, the meeting at Cornelius’ house, Peter’s jailbreak, and the huge conflict with the Jews in Jerusalem. It will be an unbelievable journey through the book of Acts.
We hope you and your children enjoy this adventure through the lessons Peter learned in this amazing series: “SUPER Pete.”

Super Pete From Average... To Extraordinary!

A 6 week series about the extraordinary life of Peter

Michael DeFazio (New Testament and Hermeneutics Professor at Ozark Christian College) takes a verse-by verse look at the book of Colossians to celebrate Christ’s supremacy and encourage us to keep walking in Christ. Michael explains the framework to spiritual formation and how family and work relationships are a matter of discipleship. The heart of this study is the reminder that Jesus is enough to save you completely.

Colossians

Michael DeFazio delves into Colossians, focusing on Christ's supremacy, spiritual growth, discipleship in daily relationships, and total salvation through Jesus.

Michael DeFazio (New Testament & Hermeneutics Professor at Ozark Christian College) will walk you through the book of 1 Samuel. See God’s people transition between the time of the judges and the time of the kings. Remember God's call to obey and his ability to bring good from pain.

1 Samuel

 Michael DeFazio dissects 1 Samuel, highlighting God's people's transition from judges to kings, and God's capacity to derive good from pain.

This educational series provides a unique journey with Mark Moore along the "Jesus Trail," exploring key locations and events from Jesus's life as presented in the Gospels. Beginning in Caesarea Maritima, the series presents insights about Herod the Great, followed by a deeper understanding of the diverse perspectives of the Gospel authors near Nazareth. The exploration continues to Cana, revisiting Jesus's miracle of turning water into wine. From the heights of Mount Arbel, the narrative overlooks the Lake of Galilee, recounting the numerous significant events that transpired there, including miracles, mass feedings, and Jesus's most impactful sermon. The series then turns to Magdala, examining the character of Mary Magdalene and discussing the potential influence of sin on one's divine calling. In Kibbutz Lavi, righteousness and its surpassing of Pharisaic standards are discussed. The journey culminates at the Mount of Beatitudes, emphasizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness as the guiding principle for life.

On the Jesus Trail

This series guides viewers along the "Jesus Trail," unraveling Jesus's life through key Gospel locations and events, from Herod the Great's reign to the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness.

Randy Gariss explores the dynamics of love and marriage, addressing misconceptions about love, the factors that contribute to feelings of love, investing in the relationship, handling hurt feelings, and the significance of sexual intimacy and spiritual connection in marriage.

Married and in Love

 Randy Gariss explores love, marriage, relationship investment, communication, sex, and spiritual connection in this series.

This series by Jim Dalrymple delves into texts from 1 Timothy and Titus to offer insights on training and encouraging church leaders, specifically elders and deacons. It begins by defining the roles of leadership within the church, as per biblical guidelines. The series then enumerates the character traits of elders and deacons, underlining that Christian leaders are defined first by their Christ-like character. Following this, the responsibilities of elders and deacons are explored. The method of selection for these leadership roles is examined, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Christ-like character attributes as the primary selection criteria. The series concludes by addressing the topic of submission to leadership, even in circumstances where trust may be lacking, thus presenting a comprehensive resource for training church leaders.

Healthy Elders & Deacons

In this series, Jim Dalrymple (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will unpack various texts from 1 Timothy and Titus in an effort to encourage and train those in church leadership. This series is designed as a training resource for church leaders.

Series Note: Each Summer to the Max lesson incorporates a special venue into the service. Adding a venue allows the summer schedule to change while still keeping the focus on Biblical truth. Venues can be done during the first 30 minutes of service or final 30 minutes of service. If you are also utilizing Summer to the Max Junior lessons, consider keeping one venue at the beginning and one at the end. That will keep costs down by allowing both groups to enjoy the same venue. Each lesson offers multiple venue options at different price points to accommodate your budget. Promoting the venues ahead of time will build excitement for Summer to the Max!

Summer to the Max (Special Summer Curriculum) 

Jonah 

This 3-part sermon series on Jonah teaches students about rebellion and obedience.

In this series, Jon Kehrer, an esteemed Old Testament faculty member at Ozark Christian College, delves into the timeless book of Jeremiah. Throughout the study, Jeremiah is depicted as a poignant portrayal of mourning, illustrating the depths of human suffering and the relentless chaos that often engulfs our lives. Yet amidst the darkness, Kehrer illuminates the profound truth that God remains steadfastly present, faithfully walking alongside His people in the midst of their most turbulent moments. Through the pages of Jeremiah, we discover that even in the face of overwhelming adversity, God's love and guidance prevail, offering hope, restoration, and an unwavering promise of renewal.

Jeremiah: Finding God in Chaos

Jon Kehrer explores the book of Jeremiah, emphasizing its theme of mourning and highlighting God's presence and support during times of chaos and pain.

Jon Kehrer (Old Testament faculty) explores the first five books of the Old Testament, the Pentateuch, highlighting specific portraits of God such as Creator, Blessing-Giver, Protector, Savior, Gracious, and more. Each session delves into different aspects of God's character and His interaction with His people throughout the Pentateuch, providing insights into His love, loyalty, and transformative power in our lives.

The Pentateuch

Jon Kehrer explores the Pentateuch, revealing diverse portraits of God and His interactions with His people.

There are many things in life that could be considered overrated... wealth, fame, power, titles and the list goes on. But there may be one thing that we might all agree is never overrated, maybe even priceless. Peace. Peace of mind. Peace with others. We all know what it’s like not to have peace, and kids are no exception. They, like us, desperately need to know that their heavenly Father is the Prince of Peace and that His peace is available every moment of every day in every situation and relationship. They need to know that His peace is not dependent on what’s happening around us, is more powerful than anything going on inside of us, and can free us from fear, worry, self-consciousness, and strife. This series is an opportunity to remind ourselves and teach kids that peace comes from God and flows from the inside out. We want to equip parents and encourage kids to choose peace and to make peace, because “God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God” (Matthew 5:9, NIRV). Now that’s priceless

Peace

This series aims to impart the invaluable virtue of peace to children, emphasizing that God, as the Prince of Peace, can provide an unwavering sense of tranquility irrespective of external circumstances or internal struggles, thus liberating them from fea

Jon Kehrer (Old Testament and biblical languages professor at Ozark Christian College) will teach the good news about Jesus according to what Isaiah has to say. Jon will show the glorious picture of what God laid out for us in the coming of the Messiah and how his coming can transform our lives today.

The Gospel According to Isaiah

 Jon Kehrer (Old Testament professor) teaches about Jesus according to Isaiah, revealing God's glorious plan through the Messiah and its transformative power for our lives today.

Randy Gariss explores the concept of glory in Scripture, discussing how it is seen, shared, and accompanied by suffering. The study delves into the attributes of God associated with His glory and explores the reasons why not everyone sees His glory. It also examines the role of the church in manifesting God's glory and addresses the connection between suffering and God's glory. The study concludes by discussing the future glory that is yet to be revealed and the hope it offers to believers.

Mesmerized: A Study of Glory in the Scripture

 Randy Gariss explores the concept of glory in Scripture, discussing its manifestation, sharing, and connection to suffering, while offering hope in the future glory yet to be revealed.

During this Christmas season, children will be taught about the joy of giving, highlighting the significance of prioritizing giving over receiving, and the importance of offering their utmost to God.

This Christmas, children are encouraged to experience the joy of giving, specifically, the act of offering their finest efforts and gifts to God.

Journey through the book of Leviticus with Michael DeFazio as he unpacks the significance of sacrifices, the presence of God, clean and unclean practices, the day of atonement, and various laws and regulations. Gain insights into how these ancient rituals and commands relate to our lives today and discover the blessings and curses found in Christ.

Leviticus

Join Michael DeFazio as he explores the book of Leviticus, diving into its rituals, laws, and the presence of God, to uncover their relevance and meaning for our lives today.

TOOLS FOR SCHOOL:

“Tools For School” is a great back to school series and is based on the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. School is a huge part of our kids’ worlds and equipping them with some tools that will help them navigate that world is extremely important. We want kids to realize that God’s wisdom is super practical and helpful. He can help with choosing friends, being a good student, making wise choices, and even accepting correction. Wisdom is an essential tool for school and for life. It’s the key to an awesome school year!


Tools For School

The "Tools For School" series, based on wisdom from the book of Proverbs, equips children with practical tools to navigate school life effectively, emphasizing that God's wisdom can guide them in aspects like choosing friends, being diligent students, mak

The concept of power holds significant importance in our world, as individuals constantly seek opportunities to acquire and exercise power in various aspects of life. However, this series aims to shift children's perspective on power, emphasizing that true power is best demonstrated through selfless actions for the benefit of others rather than oneself. Jesus serves as the perfect example, despite being the King of kings and Lord of lords, as He humbly washed the feet of others and prioritized serving rather than being served. Through Jesus, children can learn that trusting in Him grants them access to the power necessary to live a Christian life. The series commences with a special Easter lesson, setting the foundation for this understanding.

Power Up (Easter Series)

I remember when I got my first allowance as a child. “I’m rich!”, I thought. I made a list of all the things I would buy for ME! I never once thought about the Creator who had blessed me with that money or considered what He would have me to do with it.

Let’s face it, human beings are naturally selfish. As babies, our first word is often, “MINE!” We hold on to what is “ours” and don’t want to let go of it. Sadly, that same mentality is carried over into adulthood.

God has a plan for our lives, including our money and our STUFF. Too often our children are bombarded with messages from the world about how they need to try to acquire as much material possessions and money as possible. After all, that is how we measure one’s importance, right?

Not according to God. God says that we should put His Kingdom first in all things, including our money. Instead of seeking after money and STUFF, we should be seeking after Him. If we do that, He will take care of all the needs in our lives and make sure that His children are blessed.

As my staff and I put together this series, we knew it would make an eternal impact. As children are taught to use their money as tools for evangelism and building the Kingdom of God, many lives will be won to Christ as a result of their investment. 

I hope you enjoy teaching your children these lessons on tithing and stewardship and are challenged in your own lives in these areas. I know I was.

Deal or No Deal

You know, families are a lot like cars. They need a lot of different parts to run smoothly, you have to put the right things in them so they continue to run properly, and when they break down you need to take them to somebody who knows what they’re doing in order to fix it.

In this series, we are going to be talking about how we can take care of our families just like we take care of our cars. If you ignore your car, don’t change the oil, don’t change the tires, whatever, it WILL break down. No doubt about it.

Your children will learn how to handle conflict in the family in the lesson called “Family Feud.” They will learn how to deal with the pain of divorce in “When The Family Breaks Down.” “Meet The Parents” helps the children discover how they can help influence their parents’ attitudes by loving, honoring, and obeying them. Finally, in “Where’s Dad?”, they will discover the amazing truth about how we all have the same loving heavenly Father. Even if we don’t have a Dad living at home, we can rest assured we will always have a Heavenly Father who will never leave us. 

Family Mechanics

A four week study on family relationships.

The Bible is our “Guidebook for Living.” It is filled with life-filled, power-packed words given to us directly from the Lord Himself through anointed writers over thousands of years. But, how much of the Bible do we really know?
We asked ourselves here at High Voltage Kids Ministry, “If owning a Bible became illegal tomorrow and the only Bible we could have was what we had memo- rized, how much would the average American Christian know?” The answer was, sadly, “Not much.”
We decided to change that. We decided to choose TEN scriptures to memo- rize. TEN scriptures to build a foundation of Bible knowledge. TEN scriptures to “hide in our heart.” TEN scriptures to memorize—FOR LIFE! “TEN FOR LIFE!”
Now, in no way are we saying these ten scriptures are “more important” than others. These are just the TEN we chose. However, we did try to choose scriptures based on a wide variety of topics to lay the foundation for a life of scripture memoriza- tion.
Each lesson in this series focuses on one of these TEN scriptures and the life lesson that can be learned from it. Encourage your kids to not just learn from the scrip- ture, but to MEMORIZE it. Test them on them. Reward them weekly for memorizing them. It will be a life-changing experience for them—and YOU!

10 For Life

A 10 week study on how the Bible is our Guidebook

We tend to look at Bible Heroes as “larger than life”, but the truth is they are no different than you or me. The disciples were especially average. The leader of that “A- Team (A=average)” was the disciple known as Simon Peter.
Peter was a fisherman. He was an average, ordinary guy. When Jesus called Peter to follow Him, this average guy began to experience and do extraordinary things. There was nothing special about him, but when he obeyed Jesus—he became some- thing way “above average.”
In this series, your children will learn that they can be used by God in a big way! God specializes in using the average, the ordinary, the not-so-special. It’s the best way for Him to prove that HE is the one who deserves the glory, not us!
We hope you and your children enjoy this adventure through the lessons Peter learned in his time with the greatest teacher of all-time: JESUS!

Average Pete

An 8 week series from the Life of Peter, The Apostle

THANKS & GIVING:

This “THANKS + GIVING” series is much more than some good lessons around a holiday theme.  These are two principles that have the power to change lives.  Gratitude and generosity are not widely prevalent in our society, especially in the life of a child.  There is a natural tendency in all of us to get sucked into thinking that life is “all about me.” Helping kids to understand that all that they receive and benefit from in their lives is the result of someone else’s generosity is crucial.  Teaching them to take the time to acknowledge that and express gratitude to those people, and to God, is powerful.  Once that happens, we find that generosity prompts gratitude and gratitude inspires generosity and the cycle becomes intertwined and contagious.  Thankful, giving people stand out…we notice them and want to be like them.  So yes, this holiday is the perfect opportunity to teach kids about thanks and giving.  It’s a great reminder for us, as well. As we model these traits in our own lives, not only will we reap personal reward, but we also have the opportunity to start a trend and ignite a truth in the hearts and minds of kids that will literally change their lives. 

Thanks & Giving

This “THANKS + GIVING” series is much more than some good lessons around a holiday theme.  

This insightful series with Jim Dalrymple embarks on a study of the "enemies of the cross," using key characters and teachings from the New Testament. The journey starts by examining what it means to walk with Jesus and the characteristics that could make one an enemy of Christ's cross. The series then delves into an exploration of Judas, questioning the motivations that led him to trade Jesus for personal gain. The narrative continues with a study of Caiaphas, scrutinizing his motivations and seemingly prophetic words. Moving forward, it examines Pilate's denial of Jesus's innocence despite his clear understanding of the truth. The series concludes on a hopeful note with Peter's story of repentance and redemption, showcasing his journey towards reconciliation and his decision to carry his own cross following Jesus, thereby exemplifying the transformative power of repentance and faith.

Enemies of the Cross

This series explores the concept of the "enemies of the cross," using New Testament figures to reveal their motivations and actions, and concluding with the transformative power of repentance and faith as shown in Peter's story.




“Tools For School” is a great back to school series and is based on the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. School is a huge part of our kids’ worlds and equipping them with some tools that will help them navigate that world is extremely important. We want kids to realize that God’s wisdom is super practical and helpful. He can help with choosing friends, being a good student, making wise choices, and even accepting correction. Wisdom is an essential tool for school and for life. It’s the key to an awesome school year!


"Tools For School" is a back-to-school series that utilizes wisdom from the book of Proverbs to equip children with practical guidance for navigating school life, emphasizing that God's wisdom can assist in friend selection, academic diligence, wise decis

Kids love to play “dress up” all the time. They can “dress up” and pretend to be ANYTHING they want—a policeman, a princess, a cowboy, a nurse – whatever! When they play “dress up”, they can put on any set of clothes and instantly become someone or something else!
There’s another kind of “dress up”, too. When you have somewhere really im- portant to go – like church, a banquet, or maybe a wedding – you put on your best clothes, right? You DRESS UP!
This series is about clothing, but it is not about shirts and pants and all that kind of stuff. We are learning about what the Bible teaches us in Romans 13:14, “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ...”
When we “clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ...”, we are “dressing up” in the things that make us more like Jesus. When people look at our lives, they will INSTANTLY know we are Christians by what they see in our lives. They should see love, humility, gentleness, forgiveness, kindness, mercy – things like that.
It’s not about the outward clothes we wear. Clothing ourselves in the Lord Jesus Christ is about what people see in your words, actions, and character. We must “Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ” so that people will see Jesus in us!
We hope you and your kids will enjoy this series that takes a crazy twist on clothing and teaches how to clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.


Dress Up

A 7 week series Learning how to "clothe ourselves in Jesus Christ"

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