- Aim:
- To challenge people to think about who they are trusting with their lives
- Theme
- Trust
- Biblical References:
- John 14:6
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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Judging others (Short Talk SHT036)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to not judge others, but rather to deal with their own sins
- Theme
- Judging others, sin
- Biblical References:
- Luke 6:41-42
Jesus to the rescue (Short Talk SHT035)
- Aim:
- To teach that Jesus rescued us because we are precious to Him.
- Theme
- Jesus, Salvation, rescue
- Biblical References:
- Hebrews 12:2, Colossians 1:13, Romans 7:24-25a, Galatians 1:3-5, John 3:16, Luke 4:18-19, 1 Timothy 1:15, Philippians 2:6-7
Waiting for the Lord (Short Talk SHT034)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to "wait for God's timing" for the things that they pray about
- Theme
- Waiting, prayer
- Biblical References:
- Psalm 27:14, 130:5-6, Isaiah 30:18, 64:4, Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2 Peter 3:8, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 33:3
I can (Short Talk SHT033)
- Aim:
- To encourage people that they can do all things through Jesus who strengthens them
- Theme
- Confidence in God, Holy Spirit
- Biblical References:
- Philippians 4:13
Blindspots (Short Talk SHT032)
- Aim:
- To show that we have "blind spots" to our own sins
- Theme
- Sin, blind spots
- Biblical References:
- Luke 18:18-25, Exodus 20:3
The walk of faith (Short Talk SHT031)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to trust that Jesus is walking with them through the ups and downs of life
- Theme
- Faith, trials, God's presence
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 16:24-25, John 15:18-19, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 23:4
Each of us is part of the body (Short Talk SHT030)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to play their part in the body of Christ
- Theme
- The body of Christ
- Biblical References:
- 1 Corinthians 12:27
Jesus is coming back (Short Talk SHT029)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to prepare for Jesus' return by getting to know Him, dealing with the sin in their lives and serving him faithfully.
- Theme
- Advent, The second coming of Jesus, Relationship with Jesus, sin, serving
- Biblical References:
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 4:16-17, Matthew 24:42, Revelation 22:12, Acts 1:11, 2 Peter 3:10-14, Mark 1:17
The protective clothing of humility (Short Talk SHT028)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to clothe themselves with humility as a protection against pride
- Theme
- Humility, pride
- Biblical References:
- 1 Peter 5:5b, Philippians 2:3, Colossians 3:12, Proverbs 18:12