Who is your best "Friend" A thought provoking comedy about a gift being purchased for a "friend" that is hardly known, probably because the time hasn't been taken to get to know this "friend". Sample of script: Monologue - woman (any age), everyday clothes. No special set. or props necessary. Actor may want to have her purse over her shoulder, as she is going out shopping. This woman is speaking directly to an imaginary audience member. She…

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…

Preparing for Christ's return. How do we prepare? The Second Coming is an assurance from Jesus, but also a mystery. Unless we are born again we shall not experience the Rapture. Studying the Bible helps, but it is not enough. Sample of script: Okay, where are you? I know you'll be here any minute, now. Yoo-hooo! Are you here yet?Guess not. Oh well, I know it will be any time. (checking watch) As near as I can…

Theme:       The account of the two disciples, Cleopas and another, who left Jerusalem in despair after the killing of Jesus, who felt all was lost, felt there was no reason to stay or to carry on. And suddenly, walking with them on the road, was another traveller. And did not their hearts burn within them?   Bible Reference:      Luke 24:49   Cast:         1 male   Set, Sound:    standard   Costumes:    may be traditional or current   Time:       …

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 comedy that tells about taking the Word and "running" with it. Spreading the gospel. Giving vision. Man comes on stage, dressed in “Official” track suit and is doing “warm-up” exercises, getting ready for track relay race. He appears nervous, (expressed by taking long, slow, deep breaths, putting hand on stomach) Sample of script: There!, I think I’m ready. I’m so nervous! But I have to out my nerves aside for a couple of minutes. Actually 44.9…

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…

Theme:       This short monologue speaks of some of the followers and successes of Jesus in the last days before his arrest, and ultimately his crucifixion. As the people are entering the Upper Room there was great joy. . . . but . . .   Bible Reference:      Matthew 26:18   Cast:         1 (m or f)   Set, Sound:    standard   Costumes:    likely traditional but could be contemporary   Time:        2   Sample of script:   actor enters…