Sacrament Meeting Talk Preparation

Being asked to speak in sacrament meeting is one of the most common - and nerve-wracking - experiences in Latter-day Saint life. Whether you have two weeks to prepare or two days, the process is the same: start with the topic, find the scripture that anchors it, build your outline around a central message, and speak from your own experience. LDS Sunday School helps you find the scripture and context to build your talk on solid ground.

Key Principles

• ✓Read the assigned topic in the scriptures first - before any manual or article
• ✓Find one central truth and build your entire talk around it
• ✓Personal experience connects the doctrine to real life - do not skip it
• ✓Aim for 5 to 10 minutes for most sacrament talks
• ✓End with your testimony - it is the most powerful part of any sacrament talk