Sermon on the Mount

Sunday School Projects & Activities

• Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and Light Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about the salt and light from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount written specifically for 3-8 year old children.
• Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and Light Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about the salt and light from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount written specifically for 9-13 year old children.
• Matthew 5:17-18 - Law and Fulfillment Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about the law and fulfillment from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount written specifically for 9-13 year old children.
• Matthew 5:21-26 - Anger and Promises to God Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - See what Jesus says about angry outbursts and find out how we can make things right with others, as explained in the Sermon on the Mount. Written specifically for 3-8 year old children.
• Matthew 5:21-26 - Anger and Promises to God Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - See what Jesus says about angry outbursts and find out how we can make things right with others, as explained in the Sermon on the Mount. Written specifically for 9-13 year old children.
• Matthew 5:38-42 - Retaliation Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus tells us how to respond to people who treat us unfairly in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 5:38-42 - Retaliation Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus tells us how to respond to people who treat us unfairly in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 5:43-48 - Loving Our Enemies Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us the importance of loving our enemies in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 5:43-48 - Loving Our Enemies Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us the importance of loving our enemies in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:1-4 - Almsgiving Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the right motives when we give to others in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:1-4 - Almsgiving Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the right motives when we give to others in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:16-18 - Fasting Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about fasting from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:16-18 - Fasting Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about fasting from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:19-21 - Treasure Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus tells us about the permanent nature of heaven-based treasures
• Matthew 6:19-21 - Treasure Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus tells us about the permanent nature of heaven-based treasures
• Matthew 6:22-23 - Jesus' Facts About Eyes for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus talks about the inner life of the disciples.
• Matthew 6:22-23 - Jesus' Facts About Eyes for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus talks about the inner life of the disciples.
• Matthew 6:24 - Serving Two Masters Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the the importance of serving God only in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:24 - Serving Two Masters Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the the importance of serving God only in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:25-30 - Don't Worry Part 1 Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how dearly God cares for us and why we don't need to worry.
• Matthew 6:25-30 - Don't Worry Part 1 Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how dearly God cares for us and why we don't need to worry.
• Matthew 6:25-30 - Don't Worry Part 2 Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how dearly God cares for us and why we don't need to worry.
• Matthew 6:25-30 - Don't Worry Part 2 Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how dearly God cares for us and why we don't need to worry.
• Matthew 6:5-15 - The Lord's Prayer Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about the Lord's Prayer from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:5-15 - The Lord's Prayer Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Explore fun facts about the Lord's Prayer from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:5-8 - Praying in Secret Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how to pray in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 6:5-8 - Praying in Secret Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about how to pray in the Sermon on the Mount.
• Matthew 7:1-6 - Don't Judge Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us the importance of showing kindness and forgiveness to each other.
• Matthew 7:1-6 - Don't Judge Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us the importance of showing kindness and forgiveness to each other.
• Matthew 7:12 - The Golden Rule Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about treating others the way we want to be treated.
• Matthew 7:12 - The Golden Rule Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about treating others the way we want to be treated.
• Matthew 7:13-14 - The Narrow Gate Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus tells us the narrow gate leads to the the kingdom of God
• Matthew 7:13-14 - The Narrow Gate Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus tells us the narrow gate leads to the the kingdom of God
• Matthew 7:15-20 - The Two Trees Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus tells us to watch out for false prophets
• Matthew 7:15-20 - The Two Trees Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus tells us to watch out for false prophets
• Matthew 7:21 - Two Doers Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches about the importance of doing what we say
• Matthew 7:21 - Two Doers Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches about the importance of doing what we say
• Matthew 7:24-27 - Two Builders Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the importance of building on a strong foundation.
• Matthew 7:24-27 - Two Builders Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us about the importance of building on a strong foundation.
• Matthew 7:28-29 - The Impact of Jesus' Words for 3-8 Year Olds - At the end of the Sermon, Matthew talks about the impact of Jesus' teaching upon the crowds.
• Matthew 7:28-29 - The Impact of Jesus' Words for 9-13 Year Olds - At the end of the Sermon, Matthew talks about the impact of Jesus' teaching upon the crowds.
• Matthew 7:7-11 - Ask, Seek, and Knock Facts for 3-8 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us that God meets every need. We just need to ask, seek, and knock.
• Matthew 7:7-11 - Ask, Seek, and Knock Facts for 9-13 Year Olds - Jesus teaches us that God meets every need. We just need to ask, seek, and knock.

Fun & Games

Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5-7

Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16

• Break the Code - Salt of the Earth - Use the key to fill in the blanks and complete the verse from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount
• Coloring Page - You Are the Light of the World
• Math Code (You Are the Light of the World) - Complete the math equations to decode Matthew 5: 14-16 from the Sermon on the Mount.
• Ye Are the Light of the World - Cut out the pictures and place them in the correct spot to complete Matthew 5 verses 14-16.
• Ye Are the Salt of the Earth - Circle the actions that share our God-like nature with others.

Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5:16

• Coloring Page - Jesus tells us to make peace with our friends and family
• First Be Reconciled - Describe a time when you had a disagreement with a friend or family member, and how you were able to work with them to resolve the disagreement.
• Make Peace With Your Friend (Maze) - Help Sally make peace with her friend by tracing your way to each number.
• Our Promises Fill In - Read Matthew 5:33-37, then use the word bank to complete the passages.
• Speaking Truthfully - In each balloon write how you can speak truthfully to others.
• Speaking Truthfully Fill In - Read Matthew 5:33-37, then use the word bank to complete the passages.

Teaching About Revenge
Matthew 5:38-42

• Break the Code - An Eye for an Eye - Decode Jesus' message to us about the importance of not seeking revenge.
• Coloring Page - David Refuses to Take Revenge on Saul
• Create the Story - Going the Extra Mile - Write and illustrate your own news story about how you followed Jesus' directions in Matthew 5:41.
• Give to Those Who Ask - Have fun coloring the advice Jesus gives us in Matthew 5:42.
• Go the Extra Mile - Circle the ways we can 'go the extra mile' or give more when we are at home, at school, and with others.

Loving Our Enemies
Matthew 5:43-48

• Bible Characters Who Loved Their Enemies - Match the character with the person or people he or the army loved or cared for.
• Coloring Page - Loving Our Enemies
• Letter Search - Find the hidden letters - L,O,V,E - and color the picture that follows Jesus instruction to love our enemies.
• Loving Our Enemies Fill In Puzzle - Place the green words from Matthew 5:43-48 in the puzzle.
• Q & A Love Your Enemies - Read Matthew 5:43-48 and then answer the questions.

Alms Giving
Matthew 6:1-4

• Bible Characters Who Gave to Others - Paste the Bible characters into the right blank to complete the description of how they gave to others.
• Giving to Others - Circle the ways you can help different people in your life.
• Giving with Humility - Place the green words from Matthew 6:1-4 into the crossword puzzle. Then answer the question.
• Selfless Giving - Fill in the blanks to complete descriptions of several Bible characters who put others needs above their own. Then circle those words in the puzzle.

Pray in Secret
Matthew 6:5-8

• Break the Code (God Knows Our Needs) - Using the fun code of animals and symbols discover the hidden Bible verse from Jesus' sermon on the mount
• Coloring Page - Pray in Secret
• Dot-to-Dot Pray in Secret - Connect the dots to complete the drawings of Michael and Sarah praying to God.
• How to Pray - Read the Bible verse and write down examples of what TO DO and NOT TO DO based on Jesus' instructions on prayer
• Unscramble (Pray in Secret) - Unscramble the letters in red to complete the verses from Matthew 6:5-8 where Jesus teaches us how to pray

The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-15

• Coloring Page - The Lord's Prayer
• Lord's Prayer Maze - Find your way through the maze by connecting each phrase of the Lord's prayer
• Order the Lord's Prayer - Cut out the animals and put the phrases from the Lord's Prayer in the right order
• Praying to Our Father - Trace the words from the Lord's Prayer. Use a blue crayon to trace the name for God in these words.
• Word Search - The Lord's Prayer - Circle the words from the Lord's Prayer

Fasting
Matthew 6:16-18

• Bible Characters Who Served God & Others - Match the Bible character with ways they expressed their service to God and others.
• Break the Code - Fasting - Use the code to complete Jesus' instructions on fasting from the Sermon on the Mount.
• Coloring Page - Fasting
• Fasting from Bad Habits - Circle the examples of bad habits or temptations it might be good to give up.
• A Picture Story - Fasting - Cut out the pictures and paste them in the proper blanks to complete Jesus' instructions on fasting from the Sermon on the Mount.

Treasure
Matthew 6:19-21

• Color by Number: Where Your Treasure Is - Color in the shapes to discover Jesus' message to us in Matthew 6:21.
• A Rich Man's Question - Unscramble the letters in red to complete the verses from Matthew 6:19-21 where Jesus answers a rich man's question about how to attain eternal life.
• Treasure Chest - Cut out the qualities that are heaven-based treasures, and glue them in the treasure chest.
• Treasures No Thief Can Steal - Draw a line from the thief to the treasures the thief would be able to steal. Then draw a line from Joe and Sarah to the treasures no thief can steal.
• Word Search - Treasures in Heaven - Proverbs has many verses about true and lasting treasure. Fill in the missing words, in each verse, and then circle each word in the puzzle.

The Eye
Matthew 6:22-23

• Break the Code - Light of the Body - Using the code, decipher Jesus' message to us in Matthew 6:22.
• Color the Leaves - Color the leaves that point out the good things we can do.
• The Lamp of the Body - Write the word that appears with the matching lamp at the bottom of the page to discover Jesus' instruction found in Matthew 6:22.
• They Looked to God - Write the word that appears with the matching lamp at the bottom of the page to discover Jesus' instruction found in Matthew 6:22.

Two Masters
Matthew 6:24

• Break the Code - Two Masters - Use the fun symbol code to decode Jesus' message to us in Matthew 6:24 about keeping our focus on God
• Coloring Page - You Cannot Serve Two Masters
• Jesus and the Rich Ruler - se the animal code to discover what Jesus said to the rich young ruler who asked about eternal life.
• A Rich Young Ruler - Fill in the blanks, with words from the word bank, to complete the story. Then place the words in the puzzle.
• You Cannot Serve Two Masters - Match the shape containing a Bible character(s) with the shape that tells how they served God.

Don't Worry
Matthew 6:25-34

• Coloring Page - Don't Worry
• Coloring Page - Set Your Heart on God's Kingdom and On His Goodness
• Crossword Puzzle (Don't Worry) - Finish each sentence with words from the list. Then place the words in the puzzle.
• Don't Worry Dot-to-Dot - Complete the dot-to-dot pictures to discover why Jesus says we don't need to worry.
• Focusing on God's Kingdom and Goodness - Circle the things that help us stay focused on God, and put an X on the things that could make us think about other things.
• God Cares for the Birds, Flowers, and You! - Read Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus reminds us of God's tender care. Then color all the birds and flowers.
• Maze (Jesus' Answer to Worry) - Color the starts to put together Jesus' advice: don't worry.
• Order Jesus' Message - Solve each math problem, then put Jesus' message about worry in the correct order from lowest to highest.
• Unscramble (Don't Worry) - Read Matthew 6:25-34, then unscramble the letters in red to discover why Jesus tells us we don't need to worry.
• Word Search (Don't Worry) - Read Matthew 6:25-34, then circle words from Jesus' message on why we don't need to worry.

Don't Judge Others
Matthew 7:1-6

• Coloring Page - Love, Encourage, and Help Others
• Don't Judge - Circle the underlined words from Matthew 7:1-5 where Jesus teaches about the importance of not judging others.
• Good Fruit - Color the apples that are good examples of how we should treat someone even when they make a mistake.
• Judge Not - Prodigal Son - Put the pictures from the story of the prodigal son in the correct order.
• Maze (Shep and Lily) - Help Shep and Lily find their way through the maze so they can hear Jesus' sermon on not judging others.

Ask, Seek, Knock
Matthew 7:7-11

• Ask, Seek, Knock - Discover Jesus promise from Matthew 7:7 by circling the capital leters in the winding list.
• Coloring Page - Ask, and it will be given to you...
• Find the Fish - Read Matthew 7:7-9, then find and circle the 20 fish in the picture.
• Follow the Rope - Use a crayon to help the children match the first word of Jesus' prayer with the rest of the verse.
• Prayer Book - Color the pictures, then put Jesus' instructions in order to create your own prayer book.

The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12

• Coloring Page - The Golden Rule
• The Golden Rule Caterpillar - Cut out the colored circles and put them in the correct order to write out the Golden Rule.
• Golden Rule Puzzle - Starting with the green arrow, draw a line connecting all the letters from the golden rule.
• Living the Golden Rule - Use the code to reveal how each Bible character lived the Golden Rule.
• Order the Golden Rule - Cut out the words from the Golden Rule and put them in the right order.

The Narrow and Wide Gates
Matthew 7:13-14

• Good Choices - For each scene, color the smiley face if it's a good, God-centered scene and the frowny face if it's not.
• Jesus' Instructions - Start at the black arrow, write down every other letter, continue until you complete Jesus' message about the narrow and wide gates.
• The Large and Small Gates - Fill in the blanks with the letter that comes between the two letters under each line to discover Jesus' message.
• The Narrow Gate - Color all of the stones with God-like qualities to find your way to the narrow gate that leads to God's kingdom.

Tree and Fruit
Matthew 7:15-20

• Color by Number - Jesus' teaching about the good tree producing good fruit
• Good Fruit Word Search - Circle words from Jesus' teachings about the good fruit
• The Tree and Its Fruit - Read the story of the good fruit and put the green words into the puzzle.
• The Tree of Good Fruit - Cut out the fruits that have good qualities or actions and paste them in the tree.
• Wolf or Sheep - Review the situations and circle the wolf if it's a poor choice and the sheep if it's a good choice.

True Disciples
Matthew 7:21

• Coloring Page - Jesus Always Followed God's Will
• Entering the Kingdom - Write each letter in the blank to discover what Jesus says we must do to enter the kingdom of heaven.
• Even After Mistakes, They Followed God - Read the descriptions of each Bible character and write their names in the blanks.
• True Disciples - Use the key to complete Jesus' instructions to us from Matthew 7:21.
• The Will of My Father - Circle the situations that show how God wants us to act.

A Good Foundation
Matthew 7:24-27

• Build Your House on the Rock - Paste the objects with Godlike qualities in the house built on the rock and the objects with harmful qualities in the house built on the sand.
• Coloring Page - Color by Number: A Good Foundation
• A Good Foundation Crossword - Unscramble the words from Matthew 7:24-27 and then fit the words into the crossword puzzle
• Maze: Build on the Rock - Color the stars to put together Jesus' advice on how to get through hard times.
• Two House Builders - Cut out the pictures of kids from the word bank to fill in the missing words of Jesus message about building a strong foundation.

The Authority of Jesus
Matthew 7:28-29

• Coloring Page - Jesus teaches with authority
• Instructions from Jesus - Choose words form the word bank to complete Jesus' instructions from the Sermon on the Mount
• Jesus Taught with ______ - To find out how Jesus taught, write the letter each animal is holding.
• Teaching with Authority - Circle the capital letters in the winding path to discover how Jesus taught.
• Word Search (Jesus' Sermon) - Circle words from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus' Healings After the Sermon
Matthew 8:1-15

• Break the Code - Peter's Mother-in-Law - Discover what Jesus does to help Peter's mother-in-law
• Color by Number - The Centurion
• Crossword (The Centurion's Servant) - Read about Jesus healing the centurion's servant and write the missing words in the puzzle blanks.
• Jesus and the Centurion - Follow the line for each letter to discover what quality Jesus sees in the Centurion
• Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy - Unscramble the words in red to discover the 3 steps in the man's healing of leprosy.'

Read a Story

Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5-7

• Jesus the Teacher (preschool children)
• The Sermon on the Mountain-Side (older children/teens)

Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16

• Don't Hide Your Light (younger children)

Let Your Light Shine
Matthew 5:16

• Don't Hide Your Light (younger children)
• Let Your Light Shine (older children/teens)

Teaching About Revenge
Matthew 5:38-42

• Sharing Like Jesus Would (younger children)
• Don't Get Even - Go the Extra Mile! (older children/teens)

Loving Our Enemies
Matthew 5:43-48

• When Friends Act Mean, Keep Loving (younger children)
• Love Even When Friends Hurt You (older children/teens)

Alms Giving
Matthew 6:1-4

• Lunchtime Helper (younger children)
• Giving to the Needy (older children/teens)

Pray in Secret
Matthew 6:5-8

• Powerful Prayers from the Heart (younger children)

The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-15

• God is G-R-E-A-T! (younger children)

Fasting
Matthew 6:16-18

• No Gloomy Faces! (younger children)
• No Hippos Allowed! (older children/teens)

Treasure
Matthew 6:19-21

• What Is Real Treasure (younger children)
• The Poor Rich Man (older children/teens)

The Eye
Matthew 6:22-23

• Don't Get Stuck in the Dark (younger children)

Two Masters
Matthew 6:24

• Serve with a Smile in your Heart (younger children)
• The Rich Young Ruler (older children/teens)

Don't Worry
Matthew 6:25-34

• Elijah Visits a Widow (younger children)
• God Cares Always and In All Ways (younger children)
• Manna and Quail (younger children)
• The Shepherd's Psalm (younger children)
• How the Sea Became Dry Land and the Sky Rained Bread (older children/teens)
• The Ninja Night Angel (older children/teens)
• Why Birds Fed a Prophet by a Brook Near Jordan (older children/teens)

Don't Judge Others
Matthew 7:1-6

• Dissolving Motes and Beams with Love (younger children)
• Mote and Beam (older children/teens)
• A Sinful Woman Is Brought to Jesus (older children/teens)

Ask, Seek, Knock
Matthew 7:7-11

• Ask, Seek, Knock, and Find (younger children)
• Good King Jehoshaphat (older children/teens)
• Hezekiah - The King Who Prays (older children/teens)

The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12

• The Good Samaritan (younger children)
• Shep and Lily Discuss the Golden Rule (younger children)
• The Golden Rule - Don't Tease (older children/teens)
• Good Samaritan (older children/teens)

The Narrow and Wide Gates
Matthew 7:13-14

• Walk God's Path Unafraid (younger children)
• Walk God's Path Unafraid (younger children)
• Zero in on God (older children/teens)

Tree and Fruit
Matthew 7:15-20

• Good Fruit Is Code for Good Behavior (younger children)
• Your Fruits Are How You Show Up in the World (older children/teens)

True Disciples
Matthew 7:21

• Obedience is Important (younger children)
• Two Sons (older children/teens)
• What's In a Word? More Than You Might Think! (older children/teens)

A Good Foundation
Matthew 7:24-27

• Building on the Rocks of Gratitude and the Golden Rule (younger children)

The Authority of Jesus
Matthew 7:28-29

• Say It with Aww-thority (younger children)
• Speaking with Authority (older children/teens)

Jesus' Healings After the Sermon
Matthew 8:1-15

• Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-in-Law (younger children)
• Jesus Touched the Leper ... and Healed Him (younger children)
• Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant (older children/teens)

Holy Land Tours

• Magdala - Jesus' sermon on the mount and the home of Mary Magdalene