Someone is out gathering up "things" so he can be "good enough". Earning God's blessing which was free all along. Learning that good works alone will not give you Salvation. Faith and good works are needed. We mustn't boast.(A person is alone on stage, carrying a large sack over his shoulder. There are several empty cans [pop, soup, etc...] strewn around the stage. Each time he thinks of a good work he has done, he picks up…

Tithing is no game . People are shown what it would be like to tithe or not to tithe. The rewards are a blessing. Scene: The “stage” area is arranged something like a TV game show. The Emcee stands in the center with the two couples on either side of a table or counter. Since this is a rather informal game show, the couples may be seated if they so desire. Sample of script: Emcee: Welcome to…

Adapted from a concept by Ray and Anne Ortland, Renewal, Navpress, 1989. New script ©Copyright Jane and Dal Harris, 2008. Permission is granted to modify this script to meet local needs. Theme: You are God’s own child Costumes: Toad is wearing a brown tee-shirt with the word “TOAD” Frog wears a green tee-shirt, with “Frog.” Brown and green face paint spots on their faces. Props: A laptop computer Time: 3-4 min. Sample of script: Toad is in…

It's nice on the mountain but we must work in the worldSample of script:Johnica and Petrina wander onto stage, talking as they enterJohnica: Yep, you’re right, another awesome day in paradise.Petrina: Ever since I moved here, why, I just can’t get over what a spectacular town you have here.Johnica: Spectacular, certainly all that and more. Transfiguration is one gorgeous place to live. Such a beautiful view from up here on the mountaintop, above the smog and the…

Theme:       Drama skit speaks of who we are and want to be, but sometimes even Christians display attitudes for which they are ashamed. This often comes from living in worldly conditions where the pressure is to conform. But the Bible tells us that we are not to conform but to be transformed.   Bible Reference:      Romans 12:2   Cast:         11, all except God may be male or female God Angel (smaller person) 9 characters (number may be…

Theme:       The power of God making transformative changes in lives. Comparing this to how a butterfly is transformed from egg through pupa to the glorious perfection, the butterfly. Easily performed drama with humour, roles can be combined to reduce cast size.   Bible Reference:      Roman 12:2   Cast:         12 (m or f) likely teens   Set, Sound, Costumes:       standard   Props:        phone, watch, papers   Time:        9   Sample of script:   Jenna comes onstage, obviously waiting…

A young person, an ex-convict with a background of drug abuse, tries coming home to start all over, and is met with not quite open arms. The importance of accepting someone who has paid for their crime, and is in need of a second chance; forgiving as Jesus does. Sample of script: Jan walks to center stage and stands alone. A group of people are standing at opposite side of stage, speaking quietly. Margie walks up to…

Turkeys Delight (a play on Turkish Delight) is that which entices people and sucks them in and traps them in sin ... it's like the love of chocolate. You keep eating it because it taste so good and satisfies ...but then you become sick from too much ... and become addicted to it. In the Narnia movie it's how the White Witch draws Edmond into her clutches and he betrays his brother and sisters. He wants the…

A group of women discuss, (with some humor), the concept of being under the protection, the wings, of God in daily life. Drama ends with a kind of gentle human video using Lenny Leblanc’s “Under The Shadow” song. Bible Reference: Psalm 91:4 Cast: 5 (likely women) 4 of the women are Christians, Tamara is a non-believer Set: none Lighting: spotlights would help Sound: as available Costumes: regular clothing Props: none Song: Under The Shadow by Lenny Leblanc …

Unlock the mystery of God’s word!The great-great-great granddaughters of the legendary Scotland Yard trio, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson and Inspector Lestrade take on a new assignment to unlock the mystery of God’s word.This five segment drama is particularly useful for VBS or children’s church activities, focuses on the “mystery of God’s word, with the five following sub-themes:• God doesn’t have to be a MYSTERY to you. You can know him and understand the plans he has for…