theCrossroads UPC

This lesson talks about everything that Jesus went through on His way and at Calvary. We talk about how He went through all that pain and suffering for us. And how the story doesn't end at the cross.

This lesson talks about how we should be thankful even when everything around us seems to be going wrong. The Bible tells us to be thankful in ALL circumstances. So even when our world is falling apart, we are to be thankful! Thankful in the good times AND the bad times.

This illustration shows how joy fills our lives when we are thankful. We should be thankful in ALL circumstances. The more thankful you are, the more thankful you will be!

This lesson and illustration shows us how that when we are afraid, Jesus will comfort us. The Holy Ghost is the Comforter. I like to have my favorite blanket when I don't feel well. Jesus will wrap His arms around us like we wrap our favorite blanket or comforter around us. He will be there when we are sad, sick, or afraid. With Jesus we do not need to be afraid!

This lesson and illustration show us that we should not be afraid. That if we trust God, our trust will push our fears away. With Jesus in our lives we do not have to be afraid of anything, even COVID-19.

This lesson finishes our series on the Heroes of Faith from the New Testament. John was shown some wonderful things about the New Jerusalem and what heaven would be like. He had to have faith that he would see that city some day, even though he was banished to the Island of Patmos where prisoners were sent.

This lesson shows how we should show mercy to others. Jesus shows us mercy so we need to show others mercy. Jesus sees value in us! We are valuable to Him! We need to value others too.

This lesson tells how Paul and Silas praised God even while they were in prison and great things happened. We need to praise God no matter what our circumstances. Even if you were put in jail for teaching about Jesus, you should still teach and praise God while you are in jail.

This lesson shows that Jesus wanted salvation to be preached to ALL nationalities. Jesus is not prejudice so we shouldn't be either. Salvation is for ALL people no matter their color, nationality, who their relatives were or anything. ALL means ALL. Jesus wants EVERYONE to be saved.

This lesson talks about the transformation from Saul to Paul. He was a Christian hater and would put them in prison. After God got ahold of his life, he started teaching and preaching about Jesus! A total transformation! We need Jesus to transform our lives. He will take away our sinful life and transform us into a new creature.

This lesson reminds us that Stephen kept teaching about Jesus and never denied Him, even though it cost him his life. We should be able to serve God and tell others about Him because as of now, we are not put to death in America for teaching about Jesus. Even if it comes to the point where it would cost us our life, we should be willing to do so and never deny Jesus. We will receive our reward in...

This lesson shows us that when we have faith, we can see through lies and deception. When Peter and John were lied too, they called Ananias and Sapphira out on it. Their punishment for lying was instant death! I am so glad we still have mercy when we mess up. When Jesus comes back we will not have mercy any longer so we must make sure we have repented of all our sins and changed our ways. We shoul...

This lesson with Peter is about the Holy Ghost. Who needs the Holy Ghost, what is the Holy Ghost and what happens when you receive the Holy Ghost. All these will be covered in this lesson. Receiving the Holy Ghost is an essential part of salvation!!

This lesson covers the fact that Jesus name baptism by immersion is required for salvation. This lesson will explain why immersion and why in Jesus name!

This lesson covers what repentance is and that it is the first step in the salvation plan as recorded in Acts 2:38.

This lesson shows how John the Baptist had faith and believed that Jesus was the One True God. John didn't even get to see all that they other disciples got to see, but yet he knew Jesus was the Messiah and was here to save people from their sins. He preached repentance to all who would listen and pointed them toward Jesus, the One True God.

This is a bonus lesson for this series. We talk a lot about faith in church, but children may not even know what having faith means. This lesson will explain what faith is and why we need faith. We will follow this up by 10 lessons on people in the New Testament that had faith.

This illustration shows how trees drink up water with their roots. We should drink up the living water of Jesus and His Word so that we grow spiritually.

This illustration show that when we praise Jesus we keep the joy of the Holy Ghost stirred up in us. When we feel down or discouraged, just start worshipping God again. He will lift you up, give you joy and your spirit will be renewed. It's always good to praise and worship God.

This illustration makes use of science and shows us how the joy of the Holy Ghost should bubble up within us. We should be so full of joy that it bubbles out of us and spreads to the people around us. The joy Jesus gives will change your life.

This illustration shows that what we think is impossible, is possible with God. God can do the impossible. We can do the impossible with God in us!

This illustration shows us what we should do when we get angry. The Bible says not to sin when you are angry. How can we be angry and not sin? Join us for a fun illustration.

This illustration show us that we must forgive others, if we want Jesus to forgive us. We must have both pieces to make a cross. Without the cross, there would be no forgiveness of sins.

This illustration show us that what we think is impossible can become possible. We think things are too hard or too big for us, but with God all things are possible.

This illustration shows us that God can do the impossible. We need to let Jesus come into our lives and do the impossible through us!