- Aim:
- To teach that Jesus prayed just before He died that His Father would look after His disciples and protect them from spiritual harm.
- Theme
- Jesus, Prayer, Protection, Evil
- Biblical References:
- John 17:6-19
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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Chosen by Jesus – Lectionary Year B – The 6th Sunday of Easter (Short Talk SHT096)
- Aim:
- To teach that Jesus chooses us to be His followers; not because of our gifts or abilities, but because He loves us.
- Theme
- Jesus, Chosen, Love, Grace
- Biblical References:
- John 15:9-17
Stay joined to Jesus – Lectionary Year B – The 5th Sunday of Easter (Short Talk SHT095)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to stay in close relationship with Jesus so that good fruit will grow in their lives
- Theme
- Jesus, Vine, Fruitfulness, Relationship
- Biblical References:
- John 15:1-8
Selfless Choices – Lectionary Year B – The 4th Sunday of Easter (Short Talk SHT094)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to follow Jesus' example of putting other people's needs before their own.
- Theme
- Jesus, Good Shepherd, Selfless Choices
- Biblical References:
- John 10:11-18
A New Body! – Lectionary Year B – The 3rd Sunday of Easter (Short Talk SHT093)
- Aim:
- To teach that when Jesus was raised from the dead, He was given a resurrection body that was equally at home on earth and in heaven. Followers of Jesus will receive a similar kind of resurrection body one day.
- Theme
- Jesus, Easter, Resurrection, Body
- Biblical References:
- Luke 24:36b-48
Seeing is Believing – Lectionary Year B – The 2nd Sunday of Easter (Short Talk SHT092)
- Aim:
- To teach that sometimes we find it really hard to believe things that we haven't seen; however we are blessed if we believe that Jesus is alive today
- Theme
- Jesus, Easter, Resurrection, Belief, Doubt
- Biblical References:
- John 20:19-31
They thought it was all over BUT…. – Lectionary Year B – Easter Sunday (Short Talk SHT091)
- Aim:
- To teach that on Easter Sunday Jesus rose from the dead. Because Jesus is alive, we can know God the way Jesus knew God, as our loving Heavenly Father and receive the gift of eternal life.
- Theme
- Easter Day, Jesus, Resurrection, Eternal life
- Biblical References:
- John 20:1-18, Mark 16:1-8
What sort of King is Jesus? – Lectionary Year B – Palm Sunday (Short Talk SHT090)
- Aim:
- To teach that on Palm Sunday Jesus revealed Himself as the Messiah (God's King) when He entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. He is a humble, courageous and servant king, whose glory was seen when He laid down His life on the cross.
- Theme
- Palm Sunday, Jesus, Power, Peace, Service
- Biblical References:
- John 12:12-16, Mark 11:1-11
How to Become Fruitful – Lectionary Year B – The 5th Sunday of Lent (Short Talk SHT089)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to "die" to their own desires and ambitions so that they can follow Jesus and become fruitful
- Theme
- Jesus, Cross, Dying to self, Fruitfulness
- Biblical References:
- John 12:20-33
At the Heart of Love is Giving – Lectionary Year B – The 4th Sunday of Lent / Mothering Sunday (Short Talk SHT088)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to show their love for others by giving in different ways; inspired by God showing us His love by giving us the gift of His Son.
- Theme
- Love, Giving, Jesus, Mothering Sunday
- Biblical References:
- John 3:14-21