10-Minute Talks

by Jonathan McKee

• ISBN13: 9780310274940
• ISBN10: 031027494X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

Sometimes you don't have their attention for very long. Whether you've planned for a short message or your program has run long, a ten-minute talk is sometimes all you have space for in your youth ministry. So make sure you make it ten minutes that really count! If you need to communicate something meaningful in just a little time, 10 Minute Talks has just what you need--more than two dozen ready-to-go, story-based talks. With talks for spiritual growth, targeted at your Christian students, and outreach talks, perfect for any teenager, you'll be prepared to give them a bite of truth that they can walk away remembering. Following the method Jesus used most often, these 10 Minute Talks give you stories that can impact students with one simple point. Each talk gives you the tools you need to make it count, and the flexibility to make it work for your context. Along with each topic and title, you'll find: * The Big Idea * Scripture * The Story * The Transition Statement * Application * Closing Don't get caught with nothing to say--or too much to say in the time you've got! Get 10 Minute Talks and get a meaningful message across quickly!

Author Biography

Jonathan McKee, president of The Source for Youth Ministry, is the author of six youth ministry books, including Do They Run When They See You Coming? and Getting Students to Show Up

Table of Contents

Why 10 Minutes?	p. 11
10-Minute Tips: How to Use This Book	p. 14
Spiritual Growth Talks (listed by title/topic)
Who's in Your Back Seat? / Friends	p. 20
It's Me / Compassion	p. 28
Do the Right Thing / Integrity	p. 36
Save Me! / God Works in Hidden Ways	p. 42
Semi Angry / Anger	p. 54
With Kierra / Lifestyle Evangelism	p. 64
Unrestrained Friendship / Christ, Our Friend	p. 74
Steering Toward Darkness / Sin	p. 86
Jake's Last Stand / Lifestyle Evangelism	p. 92
Freedom from Hate / Forgiveness	p. 102
The Shopping Cart / Giving God Total Control	p. 112
Motivated / Focus on Christ	p. 118
Outreach Talks (listed by title / topic)
A New Beginning / Clean Slate	p. 130
The American Dream - or Was It? / Satisfaction in Christ	p. 138
Are You Hungry? / Faith	p. 146
Two Houses / Foundation	p. 156
More Than This / Emptiness	p. 170
One Foot on the Wire / Faith	p. 180
Having It All / Temporary vs. Eternal	p. 190
The Briefcase / Faith	p. 200
Hard-Learned Lessons / Fulfillment	p. 214
Stepping Stones / Evidence That Demands a Choice	p. 224
Blaming God / Response to Tragedy	p. 232
Running Home / God's Love for Us	p. 242
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