Note: For obvious reasons, the durations against each script are only very approximate.
Key: | = Generally lighthearted; | = Drama; | = Heavy |
N=Narrator; M=Male; F=Female; C=Child; M/'F=optional Male or Female; VO=Voices only; V=Vary to suit needs
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Dur: 12min |
D |
3M, 1F, 1M/F |
A husband and wife on holiday discover that they are faced with a bill they cannot pay; until a stranger offers to pay the whole cost. (Author: Alden Frye) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
3 M/F |
Two hikers with backpacks are lost in the woods, except only one knows it at first. The second hiker believes he is in good hands following his friend. As he realizes they are hopelessly lost a third hiker appears. They are thrilled that someone can help them find their way to civilization. Soon they come to understand that the third hiker is no help at all. (Author: Joanne Miller) |
Dur: 3min |
L |
1M, 1VO |
A drama about what would happen today with a God Moment. If we experience a Big God Moment like Peter or Moses, How would we react. Would we enjoy the moment or become distracted like Peter? (Author: Mike Perrin) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
3M, 2F |
Two couples dining at a restaurant illustrate the acceptance of the free gift of God’s grace. (Author: Scott Phillips) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
11+ M/F |
People invited to a feast of the King find they cannot enter until they leave their baggage at the cross-shaped doorway. An allegory on John 4:16 ("I am the way, the truth and the life".) (Author: Marjorie Kennedy) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
5M/F |
Discovering the Bible and the power of prayer transforms the lives of people from all walks of life. (Author: Michael Humphrey) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
1M, 1F, 2M/F |
While waiting in what appears to be an airport departure lounge, three people just killed in an accident discuss their fate and likely destination. (Authors: Simon & Sue Kingham) |
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Dur: 4min |
D |
1M, 3M/F |
The piece is a visual representation of the major worries in our lives and how Jesus is able to deal with them. In His words "Do not worry." (Author: Peter Harrison) |
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Dur: 9min |
D |
2F, 1M/F |
A person on a routine doctor's visit discovers that this doctor is different than any other doctor she has ever seen. This doctor, who is never seen, examines for emotions and prescribes a unique remedy. (Author: Fred Lane) |
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Dur: 4min |
L |
4M/F |
A mime: Peer pressure is powerful, and we sometimes just do what other people are doing because it looks really cool. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur: 9min |
L |
1M, 1F, 2M/F, 3VO |
A citizen of Spartan visits a bumbling hard boiled Don Duckshearer about something that she is missing. After a few false starts Don finds the source of what she is missing and helps set Mary Anne back to a peace that passes understanding. A spoof of old time detective shows. (Author: Glenn A. Hascall) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
2M/F |
Mr Kite has just entered the Eternity inn, looking for a place to stay. Two types of rooms are offered. It is Mr Kite's choice which room he will take to spend the night. (Author: Walt Scheiman) |
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Dur: 8min |
L |
3M/F, 4M, 2F |
After several setbacks, our evangelistic superhero begins to modify his approach. (Author: Warren Judkins) |
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Dur: 6min |
L |
2M/F |
Being a fitness freak is one thing - but where does it lead to? (Author: Andy Lund) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2M, 2M/F |
One can find God in places other than just church. God exists in babies, sunrises, lakes, diners and cups of coffee. (Author: Kyle Anderson) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
2M |
Two friends are at a football game on a Sunday morning discussing their friend who would rather be at church. (Author: Walt Scheiman) |
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Dur: 3min |
D |
1M, 1M/F |
The Gallery owner is interested in quite different works from what the artist considers to be his best. (Author: Alden Frye) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
3M, 1F |
Four youth leaders meet to plan their evangelism drive, but find it hard to get on the same wave length. (Author: Andre Harden) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
1M/F, 1F |
This drama is about the fear we often have of sharing the gospel with our friends. It uses humour to show that we have words of life to share, and there is nothing to be afraid of. (Author: Kristen Gatenby) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
1M, 2F, N |
A narrated mime which looks at the various ways God is envisaged by people. (Author: Kevin Penner) |
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Dur: 5min |
D |
1M, 4M/F |
A mime: Isn't being good, good enough to go to heaven? It doesn't matter what you've done, how many people you've helped, who you've been nice to - the only way you are going to get to heaven is through Jesus. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur:6min |
D |
4M, 2M/F |
A couple of teens are on out on assignment to pass out gospel tracts. They plant the first “seed” and we get to see what happens to a discarded tract left on a park bench. (Author: Melanie Gordon) |
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Dur: 6min |
D |
2 M/F |
You can be so busy "doing evangelism" that you don't evangelise. This script asks, what is evangelism? (Author: Ron VandenBurg) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2M |
Richard wants to live life his way, regardless of the harm he is bringing on himself. God appears to him in different guises to try and turn him to a better path. (Author: John McNeil) |
Dur: 7min |
D |
1M/F, 1VO |
A hurting young man’s prayer is answered in a very personal way. Humorous, with a powerful message. Deals with who God is, justice, grace, and dealing with grief. (Author: Ryne Mimbs) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
1M/F |
A dialogue (sort of) between one person and a spotlight (symbolizing the light of God). He keeps trying to move into the dark, but is followed by the light until he realizes he can not escape God. (Author: Walt Sheiman) |
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Dur: 5min |
D |
1M/F |
Why am I still empty after trying to find significance in temporal things? (Author: Jennie Bell) |
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Dur: 55min |
D |
5M, 6F |
'It's Not Too Late' is a Christian musical-drama based on the Columbine tragedy. It takes place during a typical day in a high school. It tells the story of Katie Smith, a new student in school, as she struggles to fit it, to make a friend or two, and learn some things about life in the process. (Author: Dick Lentz) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
16 M/F (Parts can be doubled) |
Several people see a man who has fallen into the pit. Each provides their own answers to his problems but only One will ultimately help him out. Based on an item you may have read entitled "The Pit" (author Unknown). (Author: Glenn Hascall) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
3M, 1F |
Becoming a Christian does not mean that Sam stops making mistakes. As he moves through life we see him interacting with a variety of people, often making bad choices. But at the end Jesus does not withhold his grace. (Author: Dan Wilson) |
Dur: 45min |
L |
4M, 1F, 2M/F |
Based on ideas from the science fiction comedies 'Red Dwarf' and 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. Written in three short acts, this play has the objective of presenting the gospel to children around 10-16 years in the form of futuristic fable. Each scene is sketch-length, around 5 minutes, and designed to form a part of a wider programme - so there can be breaks of up to half an hour in between scenes or it can be presented as a whole. (Author: Neil Kiley) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
11 M/F |
An Oral Interpretation of Drama (O.I.D) or Readers Theatre script. An interpretative drama that demonstrates God's love in an effective and moving way. (Author: Glenn A. Hascall) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2M |
Two lifeboat men have just returned from a rescue mission, and discuss their experience. (Author: Trevor Fletcher) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
1F, 1V |
A young Lady is drawn to a unique 'love meter' machine, and is surprised by the card responses she gets from the machine. (Author: Fred Lane) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
1N, 4M/F |
A narrated mime which asks, "what is man, really?" (Author: Kevin Penner) |
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Dur: 5min |
D |
1F, 2M, 3M/F |
A mime: We all wear masks- try and be someone we are not, or who we think other people want to see. But with Jesus the only person he wants you to be is you. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur: 12min |
D |
1M, 1F, 1VO |
A woman hangs a painting of Jesus on the cross on her livingroom wall, to the derision of her husband. Later he comes to appreciate its value. (Author: Michelle Pitman) |
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4min |
D |
2M |
A take-off of a surreptitious drug-deal, except that the "drug" is the Bible. (Author: Josh Powell) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2M, 1F |
Two men meet by 'accident' on a lonely road one evening. Joe Dogooder learns a lesson from Ima Cheater. (Author: Christin Kuck) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
4M/F |
A silent skit which mimes a marionette play. The Puppeteer represents Satan, or the worlds influential control. This script uses two dancers to represent humanity, and a clown to represent Jesus Christ, and His power to overcome. (Author: Myke Merrill) |
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Dur: 10min |
L |
3M, 1F |
A shopper at a small market is invited to choose between wisdom and get-rich-quick schemes. (Author: Trevor Fletcher) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
5M, N |
The crew of the Enterprise have been searching the universe for 200 years to find love - without success up to now. (Author: Frank Irace) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
2M, 1F, 1M/F, 1N |
A narrated mime tells the Gospel story, starting with the fall of Adam and Eve. (Author: Kevin Penner) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
1M, 2M/F |
Darryl, a man with very low self-worth, goes to a dealer in second-hand lives to see what he can get in exchange for his failures. (Author: John McNeil) |
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10min |
L |
2M/F |
Each new life is a gift of grace, even for those babies born into a world of troubles. Two heavenly "despatchers" discuss why babies are so different. (Author: Andy Jackman) |
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Dur: 6min |
D |
1M, 4M/F |
A mime. All sorts of good things are on offer in life, like money, fame. But they only tie you down, and pull you apart; none of them let you be free, except Jesus. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
2M/F |
Buy a Jesus any size you need from this store, and your satisfaction is guaranteed! (Author: Andre Harden) |
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Dur: 90min? |
D |
9M, 4F, 1M/F |
A three act drama about commitment in a time of tribulation. In all the turmoil, a group has formed to help Christians in need. Known as the Sanctuary Group, they are sought by those in dire need. The group has tried to lend a healing hand by bringing in the lost and needy. Unfortunately, the Sanctuary Group is constantly moving around to protect themselves from capture, making it hard for others, even Christians, to find them. Many have perished trying to find the Sanctuary Group, while the members themselves are also in grave danger. (Author: Richard Huxley) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
3M |
Jesus and Satan vie for the soul of a Barber in his shop. (Author: Brendan Hayes) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
7M, 1F |
The contest between Jesus and Satan is presented as a boxing match. (Author: Andy Lund) |
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Dur: 5min |
L |
3M/F |
A mime. Two people become stuck in a box (symbol of their sin) and try to find a way out. One person tries on own strength, and fails. The other is shown the Bible, and manages to escape. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur: 5min |
L |
5M |
An allegory on how people try to get into heaven by their own efforts. (Author: Cameron Smith) |
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Dur: 6min |
D |
4M/F |
An allegory on faith/salvation, in which an Army platoon have to trust their Captain to lead them to safety. (Author: Michele Pitman) |
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Dur: 6min |
D |
8+ M/F |
Is Jesus a blatant liar, a mad man or was he telling the truth? The jury must decide but there are those who regard it as an open and shut case, without even considering the evidence. (Author: Susan Irvine) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
2M, 2M/F |
Jim Greene takes his case to the Court For People. He has been excluded from the Celestial Retirement Village and seeks to have his case overturned. (Author: Glenn A. Hascall) |
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Dur: 8min |
D |
2M, 2F, 4M/F |
Death is final for all except the Christian. (Author: Neil Dodgson) |
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10min |
L |
2M |
Two burglars attempt to open a door, with increasingly frustrated results. (Author: John Fewings) |
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Dur: 10min |
L |
2N, 3M, 4M/F |
or 'How to present the entire Bible in ten minutes flat and still have some breath left'. (Author: Neil Dodgson) |
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Dur: 8min |
L |
4M |
Four guys sit around discussing their wives bible study. Their discussion raises a lot of questions and confusion about the Bible. (Author: John Miller) |
Dur: 10min |
D |
4F, 1M |
A department store clerk exchanges parcels for customers dissatisfied with their life. She doesn't realise there is a free parcel for her, too. (Author: Valerie Keefe) |
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Dur: rmin |
L |
2M/F, 3M |
The Comeaux High School Spartans are just seconds from winning the game against their rivals Lafayette Lions. With only 4 seconds left in the game, Kevin Hebert will kick the ball for a one point win. The announcers give the play by play action as it happens. The result is a parable reflecting God's love for those who fail. (Author: Daniel Guilliot) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
1M/F |
A monologue in which a clerk at the gates of Heaven interviews a potential (but imaginary) entrant. (Author: Jeremy Moodey) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
1N, 3M, 1F +V |
At the end of time, the peoples of the world bring their complaints before God. (Author: John McNeil) |
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Dur: 6min |
D |
2F |
Two girls, on a trip to the beach, discover that the map they have is useless. They decide to return and get a map that is more accurate. (Author: Fred Lane) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
2M |
Why are we here? What’s life all about? Two friends, Wayne and Stan are enjoying a drink and having the sort of conversation people have in pubs. Stan fancies himself as a bit of thinker whilst Wayne is a couple of sandwiches short of a picnic. Written for use as an introduction to a '40 days of purpose' series answering the question 'What on Earth am I here for? (Author: Trevor Fletcher) |
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Dur: 12min |
L |
5M/F |
You can purchase wisdom from this shop, but worldly wisdom proves an empty and often destructive thing; only God’s wisdom lasts. ‘Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?’ (Author: Trevor Fletcher) |
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Dur: 4min |
L |
2M |
One man is sure people are plotting against him, even his Christian friend, who wants to invite him to church. (Author: Walt Scheiman) |
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Dur: 15min |
D |
4M, 3F, VO |
After his death, Joe stands before the Judge of the Universe. Forced to review his life, he is found wanting. The ending, though sad, lays the foundation for an altar call for both Christians and non-Christians who don't want to share Joe's fate. (Author's note: I also want to highlight that getting saved is not just about avoiding Hell, but having a true and fulfilling relationship with our Creator and Saviour, not just in our earthly life…but for all eternity.) (Author: Cleveland McLeish) |
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Dur: 5min |
D |
2M, 2M/F |
A dramatic monologue reconstructing a courtroom drama in which the Judge's son takes your sentence. A modern retelling of what Jesus did for us. (Author: Julia Wheeler) |
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Dur: 4min |
D |
Up to 8M/F |
The primary message to this mime is that temptation can get you stuck in (or in this case ON) sin. They only way to get "unstuck" is through the Word and living the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a mime with great flexibility in the cast size. (Author: Teresa Jensen) |
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Dur: 12min |
D |
9M/F |
A group of guards are more concerned with protecting a water tank than sharing its contents with those who need it. (Author: Marjorie Kennedy) |
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Dur: 4min |
D |
11 M/F |
This mime (or dance) is about a “seeker” looking in all sorts of places for the way to true happiness. It is based on a techno song by “Ah-ha” called "Take on Me". (Choreographer: Krista Esperat) |
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Dur:15min |
D |
1M, 1F |
A husband and wife fly south to Florida for Christmas vacation. The husband's restlessness with his life forces him to ponder God, Christ's birth, and the decisions he's made in life. Ultimately, he and his wife find profound parallels between the vastness of the ocean, the nature of God, and the person of Christ. (Author: Tom Woodley) |
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Dur: 12min |
D |
N + V |
An allegorical dramatic poem based on John 1:1-12. Suitable for dance interpretation. (Author: John McNeil) |
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Dur: 5min |
D |
1M, 1M/F |
Pete turns Jesus and his forgiveness down throughout his life, until it's too late. (Author: Peter Harrison) |
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Dur: 7min |
L |
1M, 1F |
A parody of the TV show, Touched by an Angel, showing the hopelessness of living without God. (Author: John Cosper Jr) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
1M, 2VO |
A miner is trapped by a tunnel collapse. While waiting for rescue, he debates issues of life and death with himself. Based on a true story. (Author: Mark Harris) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
A humorous look at trusting God through the eyes of several Biblical characters. Can be performed as monologue or with several people. (Author: Ryne Mimbs) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
1N, 1M, 3+M/F |
A discussion of what it means to really believe, using the classic story of tightrope walker Charles Blondin. (Author: Kevin Penner) |
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Dur: 90min? |
D |
(Details online) |
“Revelation – The Musical” is a full-length musical drama relating to the end times. There is war, pestilence, famine, destruction, history’s most evil dictator and genocide. The complete script and song lyrics are online, plus instant translations into 8 languages. Since the drama is based on prophecy, a 'Prophecies' section presents evidence of the past, present and future fulfillment of God's will. (Author: "Vojo") |
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L |
2M |
Two people are stuck in an elevator. One is very agitated at the circumstances. The other tells him of a way that he can have peace. (Author: Walt Scheiman) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2M/F |
Abby has a life-or-death message for someone but can't seem to catch them. She has been running after them for ages and is now exhausted. Turns out she has wasted her energy on other things. (Author: Murray Shadbolt) |
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Dur: 7min |
D |
2F |
Two girls have gone into a cave, become lost and they are hoping for rescue. (Author: Fred Lane) |
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Dur: 10min |
D |
3M, 1F |
Raymond has a dream in which he is challenged by his friend as to why he never shared the Gospel with him. A third person delights in pointing out Raymond's deficiencies. (Author: Alden Frye) |
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Who Wants To Be A Millennium Heir? |
Dur: 12min |
L |
2M, 1F |
A TV game show in which the contestant has to make some eternal decisions. (Author: Andy Lund) |
Dur: 5min |
L |
2 M/F |
Doug's keeping a check list of all the good things he does. This drama was designed to set up a sermon that deals with "works" or "earning your way to heaven". (Author: Teri Savage) |
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Dur: 9min |
L |
4M |
A band of pirates miss out on buried treasure because they can't accept the cabin boy's explanation of how simple it is to find. (Author: John Fewings) |