Christian Walk

Why God, WHY?

Claudia Rudolph · 13 September 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5 x 2-7min

Actors

7F, 1M (VO)

Summary

This is a series of 5 skits revolving around a day in the life of a Christian woman, Beth, who is seeking God's will in her daily life. In every situation, she attempts to do God's will but feels inadequate. In the end, God's plans for her are revealed, teaching her to trust God in all things and showing everyone that God's plans are perfect. Could be used as a series, or combined as one item.

Script

Characters: Beth Sarah (Beth's boss) 3 co-workers Mary (co-worker) Kate (Neighbour) God (voice only) Scripts 1. God's will is sovereign (Beth is driving to work,…

Walk the Talk

John Wayne Samples · 31 July 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

2M, 2F, 1C +VO

Characters

Tom: The bible-study leader. Wendy: His wife. Matt: His son. About 8 years old. Sarah and Doug: Bible-study members. Extras: Use the congregation and 3 or 4 'plants' within the congregation, on the first row with Sarah and Doug. Props: Offering plates, bibles, toys, TV remote control. Notes: Tom should be played as straight as possible. Do not over stereo-type.

Summary

A "solid" bible-study leader has a problem practicing what he preaches. Written to set-up a sermon on Romans 12 dealing with hypocrisy. Key words: Hypocrisy • Marriage • Encouragement • Honesty

Script

SCENE 1: Tom is leading a group Bible Study. Tom: So remember, brothers & sisters, the Bible says we are to love each other with the same love that God bestows on…

St. Acceptance

John Wayne Samples · 21 July 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

10min.

Actors

1M, 1F

Characters

Jerry Needsome. Just a regular guy in need of some attention. Nurse Nice: Just doing her job in the emergency room. A touch stereotypical/characterized. But not much. Props:Stethoscope and other basic medical items. A clipboard with a lot of papers. Nurse should be in regular nurses outfit. Jerry should look pretty bad with lots of crude bandages.

Summary

A man needing attention struggles to get past the paperwork and hypocrisy of the admitting nurse. (Written for the first service of a new church to help answer the question "Why another church?" Should make people evaluate why they are in a church, and what they expect for, and from, new attendees.) Key words: Acceptance • Hospital • Heart • Pain • Hypocrisy

Script

(Jerry comes staggering in, stage left to right, his left shoe is missing and he's limping noticeably. His left arm is in a sling and his head is wrapped with a likewise…

Paved With Good Intentions

John Wayne Samples · 21 July 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

8min.

Actors

4M/F

Characters

September, December, March & May, all dressed according to their respective seasonal weather. Props: Large signs of each character's name which they will hold throughout the sketch. Notes: This may read like a simple sketch, but the timing of the delivery will have a lot to do with its effectiveness. It should be quick-paced with each line beginning as the one before it ends.

Summary

A cute little ditty about how our good intentions seem to go astray. Intended to get people to see how our commitments change over the course of a few months. Recommended for use either at the beginning of a new year, or a new cycle of services, such as a new program in the fall. This was written for a specific audience and will need to be customized for your specific audience. It is printed here in its original version, more or less. Key words: Hypocrisy, Church, Commitment, New Start, Faithfulness, Witnessing, Excuses, Resolutions

Script

(Characters line-up on stage holding their respective signs. Signs are held in front of each face, except when delivering lines, then dropped to waist height. Remember…

God Always Liked You Best

John Wayne Samples · 21 July 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

4min

Actors

1M, 1F

Characters

GARY: LINDA:

Summary

Two kids playing the "who do you like best" game get stuck on an important question.

Script

(GARY: & LINDA: stand or sit facing each other. They're in kind of a contest to challenge each other.) GARY: Ok, here's one for you. Which do you like best, McDonald's…

The Big Interview

Ian Wallis · 14 June 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7min

Scripture

1 Samuel 16

Actors

1VO, 7M

Characters

Unseen Voice, Rippling Ron, Sturdy Steve, Handsome Harry, Famous Fred, Wealthy William, Influential Ian, Drippy David

Summary

A sketch exploring the qualities that God looks for in people, compared with what we often look for.

Script

Service leader: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a very important task this morning and I am going to need your help. The nation is in crisis and needs a strong…

Treasure or Trash

Claudia Rudolph · 29 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

6min

Scripture

Matthew 6:21 “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”.

Actors

2F

Characters

Carol: flighty and self-absorbed Kate: a mission-minded Christian Props: several boxes a dress with an obvious red stain fancy dress from a wedding coat with fur jewelry box big ring dress that coordinates with the ring gold locket crystal bowl picture frame

Summary

Carol is sorting items to donate for a Mission garage sale. She keeps the best for herself and gives the rest to God.

Script

(Two women are working among boxes and piles of clothes. Set aside and separate from the rest are a small box and a dress with an obvious stain.) Carol: (somewhat…

The Prayer Circle

Claudia Rudolph · 29 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min

Actors

6F

Characters

Leader with 6 group members, one named Mandy.

Summary

We often feel in the spotlight when we pray publicly but God wants us to come to Him without reservation. Our thoughts often interfere with our prayers. Pre-recorded “thoughts” are interspersed with live action to reveal what each person is thinking.

Script

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18 (“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for…

Giving Your Best To The Master

Claudia Rudolph · 29 April 2014

Style

Dramatic with a light touch.

Duration

8min

Scripture

Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men”.

Actors

4F

Characters

Jane: leader of the worship music team Jenny: church member with too much on her plate Kate: worship music team member and fellow committee member with Jenny Anne: non-speaking worship music team member Props: microphones plastic tub of cookie dough music sheets or books folder with loose papers day planner cell phone

Summary

The setting is in church on a very busy night. Jenny has committed to do several different types of service and doesn’t get any one thing completed appropriately. She is cheerful and bubbly throughout the drama, happy to be in the service of the King, but oblivious to her short-comings.

Script

(Lights. Jane, Kate, and Anne are on the stage, finishing the song, “Give of Your Best to the Master”. During the last phrase, Jenny dashes in, picks…

Giving: It's Not Just Money!

Claudia Rudolph · 29 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

4min

Scripture

Hebrews 13:16 “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”

Actors

2M/F

Characters

Sarah Barb, a co-worker with limited knowledge of Christian stewardship

Summary

Giving is not just about money. There are many ways in which we can give to God - and to those around us.

Script

(Scene opens at a work place, with a large calendar nearby. Props include several brightly colored Post-It notes and several light-colored Post-Its. As the skit…

God Tank

Joseph Beggs · 09 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

12min

Actors

1N, 3M, 3M/F

Characters

Narrator Father Jesus Holy Spirit 3 people presenting investment ideas to the God Tank.

Summary

Done in the style of the TV show Shark Tank (also known in some countries as Dragon's Den). Three people come before the sharks seeking investment in their ideas. (This was written for a stewardship drive.)

Script

Narrator: Welcome to the God Tank, where entrepreneurial inventors seek backing for their endeavors. These sharks are willing to invest their own skills, and…

The Call

David Lee · 05 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7min

Actors

1F, 3M/F, 1VO

Summary

Four people (a young person, mother, businessman and Christian) receive phone calls, but find it hard to believe God is on the other end.

Script

Characters Young person Mother Businessman Christian God Script (The four people are located on three different stage areas. The play opens in the dark and three…