- Aim:
- To celebrate that on Easter Day the impossible happened and Jesus was raised from death to life; making it possible for us to receive the gift of eternal life.
- Theme
- Easter Sunday, Jesus, Resurrection, Death, Eternal Life
- Biblical References:
- John 20:1-18, Luke 24:1-12
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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King of Freedom – Lectionary Year C – Palm Sunday (Short Talk SHT146)
- Aim:
- To teach that Jesus the King came to set people's lives free from the power of sin ruling over them.
- Theme
- Palm Sunday, Jesus, Freedom, Sin
- Biblical References:
- Luke 19:28-40
How do we honour Jesus? – Lectionary Year C – The 5th Sunday of Lent (Short Talk SHT145)
- Aim:
- To challenge people to look at how they honour Jesus in their lives.
- Theme
- Honour, Jesus, Serving, Listening, Giving
- Biblical References:
- John 12:1-8
Do we take the people who love us for granted? – Lectionary Year C – The 4th Sunday of Lent – Mothering Sunday (Short Talk SHT144)
- Aim:
- To challenge people to show their appreciation to those who love them and to not take them for granted.
- Theme
- Mothering Sunday, Loving others, Gratitude
- Biblical References:
- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Are we Growing Good Fruit? – Lectionary Year C – The 3rd Sunday of Lent (Short Talk SHT143)
- Aim:
- To challenge people to live for God's glory, bearing the good fruit of faith in Jesus as we choose to follow, trust and love Him.
- Theme
- Jesus, Fruitfulness, Judgment, God's Glory
- Biblical References:
- Luke 13:1-9
Safe under His Wing – Lectionary Year C – The 2nd Sunday of Lent (Short Talk SHT142)
- Aim:
- To show people that Jesus' heart for them is for their wellbeing and safety, however they need to choose to come to Him and to stay close to Him.
- Theme
- Jesus, Saviour, Safety, Choice, Stubbornness
- Biblical References:
- Luke 13:31-35
Tempted by the Devil – Lectionary Year C – The 1st Sunday of Lent (Short Talk SHT141)
- Aim:
- To teach people that we are all tempted by the devil like Jesus was, and that temptations often come through thoughts in our minds.
- Theme
- Jesus, Temptations, Devil, Thoughts
- Biblical References:
- Luke 4:1-13
Seeing Jesus’ Glory – Lectionary Year C – The Sunday next before Lent (Short Talk SHT140)
- Aim:
- To teach people that when Jesus was transfigured on the mountain and the disciples saw His glory; they saw who Jesus truly is. We can catch a glimpse of Jesus' glory as we spend time alone with Him and time with other christians, but one day we will see His glory in full.
- Theme
- Jesus, Transfiguration, Glory, Listening
- Biblical References:
- Luke 9:28-36 [37-43a]
Let’s not forget who is walking with us – Lectionary Year C – The 2nd Sunday before Lent (Short Talk SHT139)
- Aim:
- To encourage people that when they are going through storms in life, Jesus is with them and can bring them His peace if they turn to Him in faith.
- Theme
- Storms, Fear, Jesus, Power, Faith, Peace
- Biblical References:
- Luke 8:22-25, Mark 4:39
God’s upside down Kingdom – Lectionary Year C – The 3rd Sunday before Lent (Short Talk SHT138)
- Aim:
- To challenge people with their attitude towards money
- Theme
- Happiness, Money, Kingdom of God
- Biblical References:
- Luke 6:17-26