Christian Software Recommendations
 for children, youth, and adults
 
This is our ministry and passion, and not merely our business. We have the most comprehensive listing of the best Christian education software. And only Sunday Software provides free study guides, lesson helps, outlines, serious tech support and free lesson help for these programs. Our versions are always the very latest available from the developer. We're the only company producing software on a regular basis specifically for Christian education. Your purchases support the development of new software for you. 

If you're unsure of what to get, what will run on your computer, or need some lesson help, email me at neil@sundaysoftware.com or call 1-800-678-1948. Click here to see if I'm available online to chat with you. If you'd like to print our latest catalog, download our PDF formatted "mini catalog."   
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"Sunday Software-made" Titles  |  Other Good CDs in our Catalog  |  Preschool/Early Reader  |  Youth and Adult
"Sunday Software-made" Titles
This first group is software designed by us for Christian education use. Teachers and parents appreciate our kid-friendly Bible background notes, discussion questions and life application activities. Multimedia rich, with animation, humor, and theological integrity. See our Mac notes for OSX compatibility.

Abraham and Sarah -interactive, multimedia, 3D animation, music-infused,  lesson designed. Made by us. Ages 7-teen.  Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista. Mac 8/9*

Awesome Bible Stories - new from Sunday Software cover: Creation, Adam & Eve, Jacob & Esau, Esther, Zaccheus, Parable of the Talents. For ages 5 to teen. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS X.

Bongo Loves the Bible ---an collection of 3-D video-game-like adventure games that teaches Bible Basics and "About the Bible" to children and youth. Ages 8 to teen. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only. New Version 1.2 in 2005. Requires minimum 500mhz processor, 96mb ram and 8mb videoram minimum.

Cal and Marty's Scripture Memory Game
A Scripture Memory Game with verse editor and many fun features, including "talking Calvin and Luther heads."  :-)  Ages 8 to teen. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista.

Elijah & Jonah... new from Sunday Software. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac OS X.     

Exodus Adventures
Three 3D adventure lessons covering the Exodus story. Windows Me/XP/Vista only, 800mhz, 128mb ram, 16 mb videoram minimum

Fluffy & God's Amazing Christmas Adventure -all about Advent & Christmas, the hope for a Messiah and what he means to us today. A fun CD. Ages 5 to 14. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9/X

Galilee Flyer --a new lesson game CD that teaches The Lord's Prayer, The Beatitudes, Kingdom Parables, and sayings from the Sermon on the Mount (salt, light, etc.)  Ages 8 to teen. Windows Only. 98/Me/XP/Vista.

Good Sam the Samaritan -some of our customers have called it the best CE software they've ever used. Come see why. Ages 5 to teen.  Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9/X*

Jesus in Space   ...three interactive Jesus stories set in a space-themed adventure. Jesus' Baptism, The Lord's Supper with foot washing, Road to Emmaus. Includes ecumenical discussion of Baptism and Communion.  
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Joseph's Story --a 3D archaeological adventure game through the ruins of Joseph's Egyptian palace -uncovering his story. Ages 8 to teen. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only. Requires minimum 700mhz processor, 96mb ram and 8mb videoram minimum.

Let's Talk --a program for use on any subject that let's you create your own talking lessons and let's students reflect 'out loud' using the computer's text to speech capabilities. Great for use with other software to enhance lesson reflection and discussion. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only

The Prodigal Son -a multimedia lesson on one of Jesus' most important stories. Made by us. Ages 5 to teen. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9/X*

The Ten Commandments- a virtual hike and learning journey up Mt. Sinai. The most unique graphic user interface Ages 7 to adult. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9/X*

Super Kenz the Bible Kid in
"ATTACK of the SundaySchool Zombies" ...coming Spring 08. 
A fun 3d game about the importance of going to Sunday School and worship.

 

 

More great titles below...

 

Special Software Links:

Old & New Testament Story Software Cross- Reference Software organized by topic and Bible story.

Software Pages for Holy Week, Easter, Advent, Pentecost

New to teaching with Christian software? Read Getting Started.

"Top Seven CD Starter Pak"
a special discount when purchased together -for those wanting to sample some of our most popular CDs.

Christian "Computer Games"
(software listing for gamers)

Software especially for HOME USE

Software for Adult Education

Site Licensing & Software Quantity Issues

*Important Apple Mac Notes

Vista and Our Software

The software we do NOT like...
Our infamous "No" Shelf.

Using Cokesbury's PowerXpress or the PCUSA's "We Believe" Rotation, Potters Workshops, or Cornerstones curriculum? Click the links above to view specific software suggestions.

Learn why we call some of our titles "Sunday Software-designed"

AGE RANGES are variable:
Almost any of these programs can be used with younger children (K-2nd) provided there is a teaching assistant or parent there to help them. In many cases, these programs contain extra study for older students which younger students can skip.

Mac Compatibility
Some of our win/mac CDs won't run on older Macs. Some older Mac-compatible programs won't run on newer Macs that don't have classic mode. Read each program's description page carefully.

NEW to teaching with our software?
Read our book:
Teaching with Computers
in Christian Education

View our Online Videoclip Demos for many of these programs

More Great Software Presented by Sunday Software...
This following titles come from other developers -and we are pleased to recommend and sell them to you. In some cases, we are the only licensed distributor of the program.

Discovery's Life of Christ -Our #2 seller because it's good & about Jesus.  Ages 7 to adult. Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac 8/9/X

Fall of Jericho -make your own bible quiz games and have students race to Jericho by answering your questions. All ages. Our most popular quiz making program. From our friend Mike at Sonsoft with special "Sunday Software Designed" features. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only.

Bible Grand Slam 3.0  ...A fun "Bible Baseball" game played onscreen in a stadium with animated players running the bases. Comes with a question editor.  New Version 3.0. Windows Only. 98/Me/XP/Vista

Interactive Parables... a multi-level 'first person" 3d game that quizzes students on 24 Jesus parables. Ages 10 and up. Each game takes 40 minutes or more to play. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only.

Kid Pix Studio Deluxe 4.0 -the coolest creative writing and drawing program on the market today. Perfect for creating "talking Bible storybooks." All ages. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac 8/9/X.

Bible Crosswords & Word Search CDs ...description and graphics. Make your own, play onscreen or print out. Ages 8 to adult. Windows 95/98/Me/XP/Vista only.

Actual Reality --the cool multimedia music-infused program for teens and pre-teens about Jesus and what Christians believe. A great discussion starter and popular gift CD. C-0-0-L. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8/9

Clip Art CDs for children, youth, Bible lessons, bulletins, flyers, newsletters...our own selection. Bible Story Clip Art CD, Christian ClickArt Deluxe 2 CD set, and Cliptures CD.

Big Genius Bible Trivia CD ...sorry...no longer available.

Bibleland.com CD ...out of print

Preschool - Early Elementary CDs:

Many of our titles above are suitable for use with preschoolers-2nd grade.
The following titles are specifically designed for that age group.

Play and Learn Children's Bible... 50 Bible interactive Bible stories for early readers and preschoolers ages 4 through 8. Bible songs sing-a-long and Bible coloring book. Windows 98/Me/XP. May run on Vista. See our Vista notes. Not Mac compatible.

Say Your Prayers with Li'l Angelina... a wonderfully age appropriate CD that interactively teaches preschoolers and early readers prayers for various occasions, and "about" prayer. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 9

Charlie Church Mouse Bible Adventures #1 and #2 and #3...three different CDs, each with 6 interactive Bible stories. #1 is for preschoolers thru Kindergarten.  #2 and #3  are for Kindergarten-2nd grade. Each story includes "early learning" games , such as arithmetic and matching games as well as story related activities. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only.

Birth of Jesus - from the Interactive Kids Bible Series. Ages 4-9. Originally there were 8 CDs in this series, but we only have one title left: Birth of Jesus. For older computers (and new) and very nice. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista or Mac OS 8/9/.  For newer computers or a higher age range, consider Fluffy & God's Amazing Christmas Adventure CD.

Software specifically designed for Youth & Adults, and some Older Children

Pathways Through Jerusalem - A tour of the religious and political history of this great city. Clever, witty, and deep with multimedia. A Bestseller. Particularly excellent material on David, the Temple, Judaism, and Islam. Ages 10 to adult. Windows 95/98/Me/XP, Mac 8/9

Titus & Timothy CD  -a challenging 3d Adventure game for older elementary, youth, and adult gamers. Windows only.

Walking in Their Sandals Version 2.0.... A good multimedia Bible atlas for young people and adults. Ages 10 to adult. Particularly strong on Jesus stories. Full of "on the ground" video clips of Biblical locations and regions. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista only.

HolyLand 3-D CD ...fly the land of the Bible in 3-D terrain. Pilot controls give you control over direction, altitude, speed and viewing angle. Two onboard Bible Dictionaries, a photographic database, and two versions of scripture are linked to locations in the 3-D terrain. Made with high resolution satellite imagery of Israel. Totally unique and Very High-Tech.  Windows Me/XP. Vista with a tweak. (See details).

iLumina Bible Gold Premium  ...the best software Bible in print. Ages 10 to adult. Over two dozen story animations.  Windows 2000/XP/Vista or Mac 10.3.9. 800 mhz or higher, 1024 screen resolution or higher.  Sunday Software has a HUGE discount on Ilumina

A Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus CD  -out of print. None in stock.

Adult Education software listings --come see a listing and brief article


Older Christian Software Games
These two program are mainly for fun and are especially nice for those with older equipment.

Super 3-D Noah and Exodus for PC. Windows 98/Me/XP only.
 

What about Windows Vista?             Read our Vista compatibility report

Old & New Testament Story Software Reference  Look up your story and see what we suggest to teach it with.

Our infamous "No Shelf" ...the software we don't like, and why we don't like it.

Software Listing for those with OLD Computers.... A listing of software for 100mhz to 200mhz ..and.. 233mhz to 400mhz.

Courtesy Listing of Software for Church Libraries and Church Accounting/Membership (not sold by Sunday School Software)


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