Theme:       Scene 4 of an 8 scene readers drama, (Stages of Messiah), about different times in the life of Jesus and his ministry, this portion has to do with the Temptation of Jesus in the desert.The scenes, can be ordered and staged as self-standing dramas, Click on the individual item), are: birth, dedication at the temple, 12 year old at the temple, miracles of Jesus, Upper Room/Gethsemane, crucifixion and resurrection. Bible Reference:      Luke 4:1-13 Cast:         3, narrator and 2…

Theme:        Scene 6 of an 8 scene readers drama, (Stages Of Messiah), about different times in the life of Jesus and his ministry.       The other scenes which can be ordered and staged as self-standing dramas, (click on the individual item), are: birth, dedication at the temple, 12 year old at the temple, temptation of Jesus, miracles of Jesus, crucifixion and resurrection. Bible Reference:       Luke 22:7-53 Cast:         3, narrator and 2 readers, male or femaleplus required / desired number of…

Poem describes how strength is not so much might as it is right, being used by God.

A short story written by Deborah R. de Souza of Singapore.Sample of story:She turned and looked at the house. The house on top of the hill stared back at her.For the past fifteen years, this had been her home. She knew how every lane, road, and path curved and bent. She knew exactly where each one would take her, and what she would see as she travelled along each one of them.The fields that bordered these roads…

A simple telling of the Christmas story emphasizing how God can (and does) use anybody, no matter how unprepared they think they are. Even Mary, a young woman from the impoverished village of Nazareth; even an awkward teenage angel filling in for Gabriel. Bible Reference:     Luke 2   Cast:         Total 17+ speaking parts, plus a narrator if it's performed as a radio play. Minimum of 12 actors (at least 2 female, at least 6 male) if smaller…

A prayer of thanksgiving for God’s blessings Cast:        1   Set, Lighting, Sound, Costumes:    standard   Time:       2   Sample of script:   Thank you God! People let us hear your thankful applause to our gracious God! With your most joyful voice shout to our God! Everyone throughout this blessed land; let God hear your happy adoration! Send your praise heavenward; sing, dance and play loudly on your instruments! For as long as we have breath we…

Three readings (prayers) which focus on thanksgiving, the topics being: family and friends, health and freedom. Each uses 3 readers. Sample of script: Prayer # 1 Family and Friends This reading drama involves two readers, male or female. Reader 1: Let us pray together as we give thanks to our Heavenly Father. Today we are going to unite our hearts in prayer through a Christian reading. If you prefer, you may bow your head as you meditate…

A short responsive reading for thanksgivingScript: All: God is good all the timeLeader: I will proclaim with a voice of thanksgiving all thy wonders.All: God is good all the timeLeader: Come before His presence with thanksgiving; shout joyfully to Him with psalmsAll: God is good all the timeLeader: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name.All: God is good all the timeLeader: Give thanks to the Lord, for…

An easily staged reading explores those involved in the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, the shepherds, angels, wise men, Herod, Mary and Joseph, and how they acted and interacted.Cast: 15, can be modified up or downScript:written for 15 readers, can easily be adjusted for more or less readershave as many standing mics and music stands as possible, practice use of mics1st reader: The Roman government wanted to get more and more taxes from the people.2nd reader:…

Finding the source of comfort, support and life. Alternatives such as pleasure, friends, wealth, alcohol or self-help can not provide relief, only the "water" which the Samaritan woman found at the well. Cast: of 4: 3 readers and an actor (likely but not necessarily female) Props: a Bible, sitting on a desk or table. Special instructions: Actor’s lines could be read, although final monologue at least should likely be delivered off book Sample of script: R1: So…