Messing up isn't permanent, but God's love is. In spite of David's many failings and failures, God used this mighty man in wondrous ways. Sample of script: as scene opens, Eli is speaking to unseen stage hands on the set, very demanding, gruff. When it becomes obvious that they are on air Eli, switches to unbelievable charmer. Eli: All right you people, let’s be sure we have no duplication of last week’s disaster. Camera on my left…

A monologue from the perspective of the man who placed Jesus on the cross. Was he a fiend or someone simply doing his job? Props: length of rope, hammer and large nails Costume: likely, (although not necessarily), traditional Sample of script: Next! Step right up! Who is the next candidate for my superb workmanship? Adrastos, the Greek! At your service! Efficiently and meticulously facilitating the public disgrace of slaves and nobodies, high up on a tree for…

A monologue tells of Deborah, the only female judge mentioned in the Bible. In addition to her position as a judge Deborah also took command of the army to defeat King Jabin of Canaan and his general Sisera. In this drama the retelling of this story of one of the great women of the Bible is done by Deborah’s helper Jael who killed Sisera by driving a tent peg in his temple. Bible Reference: Judges 4-5 Cast:…

the story of Ruth. This incredible story as told by Obed, the grandson of Ruth. He tells of Boaz, Naomi, and the role Rehab had in this engaging saga. The bloodlines that Ruth created are to be celebrated. COULD BE USED AS A LONGER SERMON STARTER, OR AS TO COMPLIMENT THE SERMON. Sample of script: Actor comes on stage The barley harvest. And a fine crop it will be. Plenty and more for all. This year the…

“Did Anyone Ask Him” is a light-hearted comedy sketch based on the Gospel story of Lazarus.   Keywords: Lazarus, resurrection, Heaven, contentment   Cast:       5 actors total: at least 2 males, any age (from early teens up) Lazarus Michael Angel #2 Angel #3 Angel #4   Set:        An open stage with a single chaise lounge or lawn chair.   Special effects:      “Ethereal” music; harp, violins, etc.   Props:      None   Costumes:   White robes recommended, but street clothes…

Maybe difficult times necessitate difficult measures! Did Jesus and God have a deep conversation before Jesus was sent to earth.. . what was the conversation about? How did Satan react? What would cause God to intentionally cause such extreme pain and degradation to the Godhead? From this thought came this comedy Christian skit with a kinda serious message. Normally I don’t write skits with God or Jesus on stage as too many unfortunate things happen, seldom good things,…

When Jesus was born the location was a stable. And we know that in stables there live animals, right? . . So here is this drama we meet the animals who were there and saw the momentous occasion first hand. Although this easily staged script has lots of humour, it does present the Christmas message in a clear and compelling way. Script includes an original song, “Come Kneel”. (Optionally) Christmas carols could be added at relevant spots…

sometimes we feel this way We all notice how all around us people are doing evil things. Not only do they seem to get away with it but they seem to be very successful. Those who "bend the rules" seem to be the only ones who get ahead in this world. Whether cheating on an exam, on income tax or on the golf course, it seems to us that the only way to succeed.   No wonder…

A readers drama tells that man's dominion over the physical world is a trust from God, and we need to be good stewards of his creation. by Jane and Dal Harris, 2007. Permission is granted to modify this script to meet local needs. Theme: Man’s dominion over the physical world is a trust from God. Bible References: Genesis 1; Psalm 8 Cast: 2 any age, any gender. Set: None. A slide show of the beauties of nature…

the shepherd who was told of the birth of Jesus tells his story of the awesome, insprining and frightening things that happened that night MONOLGUE – ELISHUA THE SHEPHERD (El-ee-SHU’-ah in Hebrew.) What could we do? My brothers and I needed a new cart, and we had heard that a local priest had one for sale. He greeted us cordially enough when we knocked on his door. He was willing to give us the cart for a…