Story Information
Theme
God's Amazing Grace and Love
Supporting Sermon
Would God Forgive Me for What I Am About to Do?
Scripture Reading
Romans 5:18-20
KJV
18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
WEB
18 So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.
19 For as through the one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one, many will be made righteous.
20 The law came in that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly,
Audience
Children, Families and Church Congregations
Presentation Time
Approximately 6 minutes
About This Story
Match Point is a fictional children's story inspired by the Australian playground game of handball.
Although some character names and playground experiences were inspired by real life, every event in this story is fictional.
The purpose of this story is not to answer the sermon's question. Instead, it prepares hearts to hear God's answer through the reading of Scripture and the sermon that follows.
For the Storyteller
This story is meant to be told, not performed.
Tell it as though you are sharing something that really happened.
Speak naturally.
Smile often.
Never rush the pauses.
Allow the audience to imagine the playground for themselves.
Trust the quiet moments.
They are often more powerful than the loud ones.
Remember that your purpose is not to impress the congregation.
Your purpose is to prepare hearts to receive God's Word.
Story Structure
- Act 1 — The Bell
- Act 2 — The Best Players
- Act 3 — The Game Everyone Remembered
- Act 4 — The Biggest Match Point
- Act 5 — The Courage to Tell the Truth
- Act 6 — Waiting for the Answer
Using This Script
Each storyboard contains four sections.
Illustration
Describes the image displayed on the screen.
Narration
The spoken words of the storyteller.
Performance Notes
Suggestions for pacing, expression and audience engagement.
Sound Suggestions
Optional sounds that may be created by the storyteller or included during production.
The children's story asks the question. God's Word gives the answer.