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The purpose of the Children’s Ministry Seminar is to equip children’s ministry leaders and volunteers within the local church to build up and minister to boys and girls (birth to 5th grade) in alignment with God’s Word, the Bible. (Ephesians 4:12)Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Cristianismo Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • REPLAY Episode 019: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit

    REPLAY Episode 019: Teaching Children about the Holy Spirit
    Sep 17 2025
    Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 019: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT by Steve Karges Original Release: October 26, 2022 In Ephesians 1:13 (ESV), we read, “In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.” When you teach the boys and girls in your children’s ministry about the Holy Spirit, it is vital that you teach them from the Scripture alone. This is not the time or place for you to share your own stories or personal experiences. The Triune God has said everything He wants us to know about the Holy Spirit in the Bible. We must faithfully teach children what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit without our interpretation and then trust the Holy Spirit to guide them to the truth about Himself (John 16:13; I John 2:27). The following is simply an introduction to the Holy Spirit, as the Holy Spirit can be found throughout the Bible. The Holy Spirit, also known as the Holy Ghost in the King James Translation of the Bible, is God (Acts 5:3-4). He is the third person of the Triune God; God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit is equal to and One with God the Father and God the Son (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). Now take your kids on a walk through Scripture to reveal some of what it says about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Creator (Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4).The Holy Spirit played a role in the birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:20).The Holy Spirit appeared as a dove at the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:16).The Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead (Romans 8:11).The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth (John 15:26, 16:13; I John 5:6).The Holy Spirit is our Helper (John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26).The Holy Spirit is our Teacher (John 14:26). The Triune God sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-41), whom Jesus had promised before His return to Heaven (John 16:7-8). The importance of the Holy Spirit being sent was twofold. First, God sent the Holy Spirit to guide believers into all truth (John 16:13). Second, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ would be exalted (John 16:14). The Holy Spirit plays a role in every believer’s regeneration (I Corinthians 6:11; I Timothy 3:16). When a person believes in Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they immediately receive the Holy Spirit, who takes up residence inside the believer (Ephesians 1:13-14). So, the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit are both imparted to a believer at the moment they place their faith in Christ and are justified by God. The Scripture is clear; every true Christian has the Holy Spirit. If a person claims to be a Christian but does not have the indwelling Holy Spirit, they are not a true follower of Christ. That person is a false Christian (Romans 8:9). The Bible also reveals how the Holy Spirit displays His power in every believer. The Holy Spirit sanctifies the believer. (Romans 15:16; I Corinthians 6:11)The Holy Spirit strengthens the believer. (Ephesians 3:16)The Holy Spirit gives the believer boldness. (Micah 3:8; Acts 6:5,10; 2 Timothy 1:6-7)The Holy Spirit helps the believer in prayer. (Romans 8:26)The Holy Spirit enables the believer to abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)The Holy Spirit qualifies the believer for ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8) It is important to note that one thing the Holy Spirit never does is tempt a believer to sin (James 1:13). Remind the kids in your children’s ministry that there is only one Triune God, but there are many evil spirits that Satan sends out to deceive people. The Scripture clearly tells us how to distinguish the Holy Spirit's true work from the lies of evil spirits. Here is how: 1) The Holy Spirit exalts the true Jesus (I John 4:2-3). 2) The Holy Spirit opposes Satan’s interests (I John 4:4-5, I John 2:15; Matthew 12:25-28). 3) The Holy Spirit points people to the Scriptures (I John 4:6, Isaiah 8:16, 20). 4) The Holy Spirit elevates truth (I John 2:27,4:6). 5) The Holy Spirit’s work results in love for God and others (I John 4:8,19-21). Warn the children in your church not to be fooled by evil spirits. Teach them how to test the spirits so they know the difference between the Holy Spirit and evil spirits (I John 4:1-6). FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX First, take some time to read and study all of the Bible verses listed in the Show Notes, as I did not mention each one. If your podcast provider does not offer the Show Notes, you can find them on our website at www.cmikids.com under the title of this episode. Second, as you study the Bible verses in the Show Notes, ask the Holy Spirit to teach you (John 14:26) and to guide you to the truth (John 16:13) about Himself. TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Job 33:4; Isaiah 8:16, 20; Micah 3:8; Matthew 1:20; 3:16; 12:25-28; 28:19; Luke 24:49; John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:7-8, 13-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-41; 5:3-4; 6:5, 10; Romans 8:9, 26; 15:13, 16; I Corinthians 6:11; ...
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  • REPLAY Episode 018: Teaching Children about the Trinity

    REPLAY Episode 018: Teaching Children about the Trinity
    Sep 3 2025

    Children's Ministry Seminar

    EPISODE 018: TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT THE TRINITY

    by Steve Karges

    Original Release: October 19, 2022

    The word “Trinity” does not appear anywhere in the Bible, but a careful study of Scripture reveals that God is one Deity, who eternally exists in three persons.

    With our human minds, we do not fully know or understand how this can be, but we believe in the Doctrine of the Trinity because that is what the Scripture tells us about God. Remember, the Bible is where we go for Truth (John 17:17), and the Scripture reveals everything God wants us to know about Himself.

    The Trinity, also known as The Triune God, is the one true and living God in three persons. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one God having the same mind, the same will, and the same power. All three persons of the Trinity are the same Being, and all are Divine in equal measure. Together, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God.

    You must emphasize this fundamental truth about God to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. When you teach kids about the Trinity, you will always want them to know that we worship and believe in one God, not in three separate gods.

    You can use two simple illustrations to help children understand the concept of three in one.

    The first is that of a hard-boiled egg. Show your kids a hard-boiled egg to explain how this one egg has three individual identities. Then start peeling off the shell to reveal the three in one; the eggshell, the egg white, and the egg yolk.

    A second illustration is that of water. Show the kids a glass of water. Then show them some ice, followed by a pot of hot steaming water. It is all water, but with three separate personas: liquid, frozen solid, and steam. Again, three in one.

    Following these illustrations, take the kids in your children’s ministry to the Bible and show them the work of the Trinity in Creation. In Genesis 1:1-2 (ESV), we read, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Note the mention of God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

    Then look at John 1:1-3 (ESV), which says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.” In this passage of Scripture, “the Word” refers to Jesus, who is also known as the Second Person of the Trinity. So, we learn from the Bible that all three persons of the Trinity had roles in the Creation.

    Now take your kids to the New Testament again, where they can see all three persons of the Trinity involved in the baptism of Jesus. In Matthew 3:16-17 (ESV), we read, “And when Jesus was baptized, immediately He went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.’”

    Then take your children to Matthew 28:19 (ESV), where Jesus gives His disciples the Great Commission and says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Once again, the Triune God is identified as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. One God in three persons.

    Finally, show your boys and girls how the Apostle Paul mentions all three persons of the Trinity in 2 Corinthians 13:14 (ESV), which says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

    As you study the Bible and teach it to kids at church, pray and ask God to reveal His Trinitarian nature to you. God the Holy Spirit is your teacher, and He will guide you to the Truth (John 16:13).

    FOR YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX

    1) Are you familiar with the short hymn of praise and worship to God called “The Doxology?” If not, this is a great hymn to teach to children. Here are the words…

    “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”

    (Explain to the boys and girls how the Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as the Holy Ghost, so they are not confused. Holy Ghost is used in the King James translation of the Bible and means Holy Spirit.)

    TAGS: Genesis 1:1-2; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; John 1:1-3, 16:13, 17:17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Trinity; Triune God; Teaching Children.

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  • REPLAY Episode 017: Teaching Children the Gospel

    REPLAY Episode 017: Teaching Children the Gospel
    Aug 20 2025
    Children's Ministry Seminar EPISODE 017: TEACHING CHILDREN THE GOSPEL by Steve Karges Original Release: October 12, 2022 In John 3:16 (ESV) we read, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” There is a lot of confusion in the church today about what the gospel is and is not. As a result, there is a global crisis within children’s ministry concerning our understanding of the gospel. As we begin, let me clearly state what the gospel is not. The gospel is not a Christian’s testimony. The Gospel is not reaching out to feed the hungry or help the poor. These are good things, but they are not the Biblical gospel that has the power to save. The gospel is not Universalism, which is the idea that everyone is going to Heaven regardless of what they believe. The gospel is not the promise of health and wealth. That is a false gospel that does not come from the Bible. Many false gospels are being taught to children in local churches worldwide, but there is only one true gospel, the Gospel of God (Galatians 1:6-9; Mark 1:14; Romans 1:1). The word “gospel” means good news! God is the Source and Author of the gospel. It is His possession, and He has revealed it to us in His Word of Truth, the Bible. So, the authority and truth of the gospel come from God alone. It is not the idea or invention of men (Galatians 1:10-12). When we declare the gospel and teach it to children, we do so under the Divine Authority of God, not on our authority. The gospel is good news that God has entrusted to Christians to give to unbelievers, even though every person is undeserving of God’s gift (Mark 16:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19). When we proclaim the gospel and teach it to boys and girls, we are simply messengers and ambassadors communicating a message that originates in God Himself (2 Corinthians 5:20). The Gospel of God includes His power to save. In other words, only God can overcome our sinful nature and give us a new life in Christ (Romans 1:16-17). Many people in the church are ignorant of the content of the gospel. They do not know what it is, what it means, and why it matters. They do not understand the good news, why it is good news, and what it means to believe in the Gospel of God. When you explain the gospel to kids, you want to teach it to them Biblically! Not only do you want children to know the gospel's origin, but you also want them to learn the gospel’s content and meaning and how they can respond to it. If you get the gospel wrong, the kids in your children’s ministry will be converted to something other than to Jesus, and they will not be saved. Remember, the gospel is called “good news” because it addresses the most serious problem people have, which is; God is Holy and Righteous, and we are not. It is a person’s sin that separates them from God (Isaiah 59:2). The Bible says God will not allow sin into Heaven (Revelation 21:27). Therefore, before you reveal the good news to your kids at church, you must tell them the bad news first. The bad news is this; we are all sinners because we disobey God’s laws and commands in the Bible (Romans 3:23). Our hearts are filled with deceit and wickedness (Jeremiah 17:9). And because God is Holy and Righteous, His justice demands that every sin must be punished by death (Romans 6:23). After sharing that bad news, then tell your kids the good news, which is the Gospel of God! God came to our rescue in His love and mercy by sending Jesus to earth to be our Savior (Colossians 1:12-15; Galatians 1:3-5). The following is the Biblical definition of the gospel. This is what you want your kids to know. The Gospel of God is the true story of His Son, Jesus, who He is, what He has done, and how the benefits of what He has done may be received by those who put their faith in Him. Let me say that again. The Gospel of God is the true story of His Son, Jesus, who He is, what He has done, and how the benefits of what He has done may be received by those who put their faith in Him. This is the Biblical gospel you must proclaim and teach to the boys and girls in your children’s ministry. Find the Show Notes for this episode to discover the Biblical answers to the following questions. Where can I find the story of Jesus? (In the Gospel books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.)Who is Jesus? (John 1:1, 14, 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 1:1-4; Hebrews 1:3-4; I Peter 3:18, 2:24)What has Jesus done that is so important? (I Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13, Ephesians 1:7-8; Colossians 1:14; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:12-22; Hebrews 2:14-17, 9:28; I Peter 1:18-19)What is the meaning of the gospel? (2 Corinthians 5:21)How can the benefits of what Jesus has done be received by those who put their faith in Him? (John 3: 16-18; 11:25; Romans 1:16, 3:24-25; I Corinthians 1:28-31; Galatians 4:5-7; Ephesians 1:11-14; 2:4-22; I John 4:14-15) If your podcast provider does not offer the Show Notes,...
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