Sacrament Meeting Talk Guide

Delivering a Sacrament Meeting talk can be a daunting task, particularly for those unaccustomed to public speaking. This important aspect of worship in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints often requires the speaker to delve deeply into spiritual themes, personal experiences, or scriptural teachings. The challenge lies not only in crafting a message that is both inspiring and doctrinally sound but also in conveying it in a manner that resonates with a diverse congregation. It's an opportunity to bear testimony and share insights, but it also comes with the pressure of speaking before a religious community, making it a significant and sometimes nerve-wracking responsibility.

Sacrament meeting is the focus of our worship each week. We renew our covenants to follow Christ and listen to messages that inspire us in our efforts to become more like Him. We invite you to keep this in mind as you prepare and share your talk.

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Below is a suggested basic formula or pattern for your talk:

1. Begin your talk with a question or problem that will be answered by the gospel principle/topic you were assigned.

2. Share a scripture or quote that teaches the gospel principle that answers or resolves the question or problem.

3. Share a story (personal stories are best, stories from General Conference talks or church magazines are also great) that shows how someone solved the problem or answered the question by living the gospel principle in their lives.

4. Sharing one scripture and one story works great for a 5 minute talk. For a 10-15 minute talk, you can share a second scripture followed by a second story and then a third scripture followed by a third story.

5. Share your personal testimony about living the principle

By following this formula we aim to relieve the stress of giving a talk. It is good to remember that the Holy Ghost is the ultimate teacher.