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Dog and Bone

In this fast-paced, active game, 2 teams of “dogs” compete to bring home the “bone”. An energetic introduction to a lesson on faithfulness.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

2 timothy 2:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, deuteronomy 7:8-12, exodus 6:7, faithfulness, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, high energy, indoor, john 10:1-6, john 10:14-15, kids, large group, low prep, outdoor, youths

Domino Effect

Set up standing dominoes in creative arrangements to achieve the best domino toppling effect. A great activity for lessons on perseverance and patience.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

1 corinthians 13:4, 2 thessalonians 3:13, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, dominoes, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, galatians 6:9, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, perseverance, proverbs 15:18, proverbs 3:5-6, small group, youths

Wait Your Turn

Play a game that requires taking turns to teach patience.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

1 corinthians 13:4, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group, taking turns

Jigsaw Challenge

Use any jigsaw puzzle to teach patience.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

1 corinthians 13:4, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 3:12, ecclesiastes 3:1, ecclesiastes 3:11, ephesians 4:2, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, indoor, isaiah 40:30-31, james 1:2-4, jeremiah 29:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, patience, proverbs 15:18, small group

Rock Paper Scissors Conga

This large group Rock-Paper-Scissors battle is a fun (and slightly chaotic) Christian icebreaker game for church that can also be used to teach unity and servant leadership.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

1 corinthians 1:10, 1 corinthians 12:12-14, 1 corinthians 12:27, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, colossians 1:18, colossians 3:12-14, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 12:14, icebreakers, indoor, john 13:3-5, kids, large group, leadership, luke 22:25-26, mark 9:35, moderate energy, no prep, outdoor, peace, romans 12:18, unity, youths

Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other half trying to listen out for the correct voice to follow! A great way to introduce the topic of discipleship and following the Good Shepherd.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 29, 2019

adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, discipleship, following jesus, games, indoor, john 10:11-15, john 10:2-5, john 14:15-17, john 14:26, kids, large group, low prep, moderate energy, obedience, outdoor, sheep, shepherd, youths

Go Fish

This popular card game can be used in lessons on evangelism and missions as well as to teach kindness.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, acts 1:8, ages 6 to 10, card/board game, evangelism, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, kids, kindness, love, low energy, low prep, luke 3:11, matthew 28:19-20, matthew 4:18-22, missions, small group

Toilet Paper Dress Up

Fashion the most creative outfits with just toilet paper and masking tape. Use this game to teach about practical ways we can show kindness to others.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 john 3:17, 1 timothy 6:18, adults, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, ephesians 2:8-10, faith in action, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:22-23, games, hebrews 13:16, indoor, james 2:14-17, kids, kindness, large group, love, low energy, low prep, luke 3:11, matthew 25:31-46, small group, youths

Pick Up Sticks

Carefully pick up one stick at a time without moving any other sticks. Use this game to teach about gentleness.

BibleGamesCentral
| January 23, 2019

1 thessalonians 2:7-8, 2 timothy 2:24-26, ages 10 to 14, ages 14 to 99, ages 6 to 10, fruit of the spirit, galatians 5:16-17, galatians 5:22-23, games, gentleness, indoor, isaiah 40:11, kids, large group, low energy, low prep, matthew 11:29, proverbs 15:1, small group

Say Something Nice

Sitting in a circle, each person says something nice to his/her neighbor. This simple activity provides an opportunity to practice using our speech to build others up.