- Aim:
- To encourage Christians to follow in the footsteps of the "saints" who have gone before them, and to allow the memory of the saints' faith to spur them on to keep going through hard times.
- Theme
- All Saints Day, Family, Faith, Suffering, Perseverance
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 1:7, 1Corinthians 1:2, 1Peter 2:9
Short Talks
These are scripts for three to five minute All-Age talks. They will typically be used in church services before children and young people leave for their own age group teaching.
They could also be used as a start point for simple addresses on a variety of occasions for example during an All-Age communion service.
New series based on Lectionary readings being added weekly. Search using Lectionary Sunday eg. “Lectionary 12.”
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Jesus asks us: “Who do you say I am?” – Lectionary Year A – The 11th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT218)
- Aim:
- To challenge people to answer Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?"
- Theme
- Jesus, Messiah
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 16:13-20
God looks on the inside – Lectionary Year A – The 10th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT217)
- Aim:
- To challenge people with Jesus' truth that it is what is in our hearts that defiles us.
- Theme
- Heart, Sin, Hypocrisy
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 15:10-28
Keep your eyes on Jesus! – Lectionary Year A – The 9th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT216)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to keep their eyes on Jesus so that they can walk obediently with Him.
- Theme
- Fear, Faith, Trust, Obedience
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 14:22-33
Enough for everyone and more! – Lectionary Year A – The 8th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT215)
- Aim:
- To encourage people that no-one is left out in God's Kingdom. Jesus offers His gift of life to everyone.
- Theme
- Kingdom of God, Jesus, Bread, Life
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 14:13-21
The Kingdom of God changes lives – Lectionary Year A – The 7th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT214)
- Aim:
- To encourage people that God's Kingdom changes the lives of people in good ways, like yeast changes dough into soft and tasty bread.
- Theme
- Kingdom of God, Yeast, Transformation
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Weeds and Wheat – Lectionary Year A – The 6th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT213)
- Aim:
- To challenge people not to judge others and to trust that God will judge righteously at the end of time.
- Theme
- Wheat, Weeds, Judging, Heart, Love, End of the Age
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
What kind of “soil” are you? – Lectionary Year A – The 5th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT212)
- Aim:
- To challenge people about what kind of heart attitude they have to the good news about Jesus.
- Theme
- Gospel, Heart, Attitudes
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Are we willing to be challenged? – Lectionary Year A – The 4th Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT211)
- Aim:
- To challenge people about their attitude towards Jesus when He challenges their lifestyles with His truth
- Theme
- Truth, Challenge, Criticism
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
“Whoever welcomes you welcomes me” – Lectionary Year A – The 3rd Sunday after Trinity (Short Talk SHT210)
- Aim:
- To encourage people that whenever they welcome and offer hospitality to another Christian, they are welcoming Jesus.
- Theme
- Welcome, Hospitality, Jesus
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 10:40-42