VCA Chapel

1. Introduction – What Is “Good”? (3–4 minutes)

Good afternoon everyone!

I want to ask you a question.

Raise your hand if you like good things.

(Wait for hands.)

What are some good things?

Ice cream? Recess? Playing with friends?

Those are good things. But today, we’re not talking about things that taste good or feel good. Today we’re talking about GOODNESS. And goodness is something the Bible says God wants to grow inside us.

Ezekiel 36:26–27 NKJV

26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.

God gives us a new heart so we can live His way!

2. The Fruit of the Spirit (4–5 minutes)

The Bible tells us in Galatians 5:22:

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness…”

What is this passage called kids?

That’s called the Fruit of the Spirit.

Important question: Does fruit grow because it tries really hard?

No!

Fruit grows because it is connected to a healthy tree.

In the same way:

When we belong to Jesus

When God’s Spirit lives in us

God grows good fruit in our lives

One of those fruits and the fruit of the Spirit we are covering this month is goodness.

3. Defining Goodness (3–4 minutes)

Let’s define goodness in a way everyone can understand.

Say this with me:

“Goodness means choosing what is right because God lives in me.”

(Repeat together once or twice.)

Goodness is not:

only being good when someone is watching

only being good when it’s easy

only being good so we don’t get in trouble

Kids, goodness is not just:

being nice when it is easy

behaving when teachers are watching

Or doing good things to get praise

Goodness is choosing what is right because God lives in you.

Even when:

no one is watching

it’s hard to do.

And definitely when you don’t feel like being good.

4. Object Lesson – “The Light Inside” (6–7 minutes)

Object Lesson

(Hold up flashlight.)

What is this?

Right—a flashlight.

What happens when I turn it on?

It shines light.

Now watch this.

(Put the flashlight inside the bag and close it.)

Is the light still on inside?

Yes.

Can you see it very well?

Not really.

Teaching the Point

Here’s the lesson.

When you believe in Jesus:

God’s Spirit lives inside you

His goodness is like a light in your heart

But sometimes:

we hide that light

we make wrong choices

we let sin cover it up

Goodness is when we let God’s light shine out.

(Take flashlight out and shine it.)

When God’s goodness shines, it looks like:

telling the truth

helping someone who is hurting

obeying parents and teachers

being kind when others are mean

We shine not because we are perfect, but because God lives in us.

5. Memory Verse – Romans 12:21 (6–7 minutes)

Now we’re going to learn our memory verse for today.

Romans 12:21 (NKJV)

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Explain the Verse (Kid-Friendly)

Evil means wrong things—being mean, lying, hurting others.

Overcome means don’t let it win.

This verse means:

When someone does wrong to you, you don’t copy it.

You let goodness win instead.

Motions for the Verse

Let’s learn it with motions.

“Do not be overcome by evil”

“Do not” – shake head “no”

“be overcome” – cross arms like being trapped

“by evil” – thumbs down

“But overcome evil with good”

“But” – raise one finger (change!)

“overcome” – push hands forward like winning

“evil” – thumbs down

“with good” – thumbs up + big smile

Practice Together

Say it:

Slow

Loud

Whisper

Fast

Then ask:

Who helps us overcome evil with good?

(Answer: God / the Holy Spirit!)

6. Application – Where Do You Practice Goodness? (4–5 minutes)

Let’s make this real.

At School:

Someone is mean → you choose kindness

Someone lies → you choose truth

Someone is left out → you include them

At Home:

Obeying without complaining

Helping without being asked

Speaking kindly to siblings

At Church:

Listening

Respecting others

Helping clean up

Goodness is not about being perfect. Goodness is about letting God’s Spirit lead you.

Galatians 5:16 NKJV

16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

John 6:63 NKJV

63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.

If you are able to read, you should read the Bible. If you cannot read super good ask your parents to read to you.

7. Closing Exhortation (2–3 minutes)

Remember this:

You don’t overcome evil by being mean back. You overcome evil by letting God’s goodness shine.

When you face a choice this week:

right or wrong

kind or mean

truth or lie

Remember God’s Word:

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Closing Prayer (Kid-Friendly)

Let’s pray.

“God, thank You for being good. Thank You for living in us. Help us choose what is right. Help us overcome evil with good at school, at home, and everywhere we go. Amen.”

OPTIONAL TAKEAWAY PHRASE (Repeat Once More)

👉 “God helps me overcome evil with good!” 👍