Evangelism and Pre-evangelism

Details: Claudia Rudolph; Scripts Since 2007; 23 October 2015

Summary: The song evokes a variety of emotions at the graveside of a faithful servant. A horrible crash at the end of the drama leaves the thought: Did someone die and were they ready to meet God?
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 9min
Actors: 2M, 2F

Details: Barry Brannen; Scripts Since 2007; 22 December 2014

Summary: Jack & Jill are discussing Bible truths. Jack is a sceptic. Jill is a Christian.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 5min.
Actors: 2M/F

Details: William Derek Graham; Scripts Since 2007; 10 November 2014

Summary: Based on the British TV comedy series, “Dad's Army”. The men of Whitehaven-on-Sea Home Guard Platoon brainstorm on ways to use evangelism to defeat the enemy. Note: It is recommended you check out some YouTube clips of “Dad's Army” to get the flavour of the characters.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 8min.
Actors: 7M

Details: Author unknown; Scripts Since 2007; 07 March 2014

Summary: Echoes of the Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis. Once the devil decided to hold a competition to see which of his demons could come up with the best scheme to stop ordinary people seeking God and finding Him. (Adapted from a piece by an unknown author. Dramatix welcomes any information to help us locate the original author.)
Style: Drama. Duration: 5min
Actors: 6M/F

Details: Bob Denison; Scripts Since 2007; 15 May 2013

Summary: A mysterious host invites a number of people to a meeting. This skit uses the familiar yet still effective “earthly visit by a heavenly being” format. Its purpose is evangelism and is suitable for all age groups, including teens. To be most effective, a somewhat higher level of acting skill for some of the cast is recommended.
Style: Dramatic Duration: 5min
Actors: 2M/F, 2M, 2F

Details: Terri Savage; Scripts Since 2007; 15 May 2013

Summary: These two contrasting skits are meant to be performed back-to-back for maximum impact. They are structured for teens but are appropriate for any age old enough to know right from wrong. The first skit reveals the horror of Hell, the second the joy of Heaven. Their main emphasis is evangelism.
Style: Dramatic Duration: 5min each
Actors: 1M/F, 1VO (skit 1) and 2M/F (skit 2)

Details: Andy Lund; Scripts Since 2007; 29 January 2013

Summary: Two friends debate the meaning of life (or not). Originally written as an intro to a Year 10 lesson where Religious Education tends to become more philosophy, this sketch can be used in a variety of settings. Done in the style of British comedy duo Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
Style: Light-hearted. Duartion: 6min
Actors: 2M

Details: Sheila Hamil; Scripts Since 2007; 25 January 2013

Summary: Once the devil decided to hold a competition to see which of his demons could come up with the best scheme to stop ordinary people seeking God and finding Him. (I don't know where this drama came from originally. It's not mine, but I have embellished it a little, for a baptism preparation service. Hope the real author doesn't mind!)
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1M/F or 7M/F

Details: Andy Lund; Scripts Since 2007; 25 January 2013

Summary: This was written as part of a course on apologetics. I read in an Alister McGrath book, I think, that people often reject Christianity without really knowing the real thing. Seems a shame, especially as we are talking about something which lasts beyond this life.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Actors: 2M/F

Details: Andy Lund; Scripts Since 2007; 24 January 2013

Summary: A short sketch based on the thought that you have to take the medicine to get better rather than concentrating on the illness, with the underlying idea, how can we know what we can trust. It was developed originally as part as an apologetics course but can be used in a variety of situations.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 6min
Actors: 2M

Details: John Wayne Samples; Scripts Since 2007; 19 December 2012

Summary: Two co-workers, one a Christian, discuss current affairs. This leads to a discussion of religion which puts pressure on the Christian to witness. The audience usually identifies with the wrong character, then gets blind-sided by the realization that their real-life behavior may be closer to a chicken than the lamb. Key words: Witnessing / Faith / Hypocrisy / Walking the Walk / The Workplace
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7min
Actors: 2M/F

Details: Paul Tate; Scripts Since 2007; 09 October 2012

Summary: A monologue about a person struggling to find their true identity in Christ. The actor wears a bunch of different hats, explaining the different roles she has played in trying to find her purpose.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1M/F
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12

Details: Kerrie Polkinghorne; Scripts Since 2007; 09 October 2012

Summary: A humorous look at evangelism using the metaphor of fishing. A host of characters approach the challenge with various techniques and opinions, culminating into a debacle that no-one is prepared for.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 12min
Actors: 6M, 2F, 5M/F

Details: Daniel Helmbrecht; Scripts Since 2007; 19 September 2012

Summary: Salvation message with a setting from the Old West. In this drama the evil outlaw (Big Dirk) and his gang (Hash and Hench) control the entire territory until the Law Man shows up to put an end to all their evil. The Law Man, however, surrenders to the outlaws and is killed when they capture his child.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 12-15min
Actors: 5M, 1M/F
Scripture reference: John 10:10-11 (NIV)

Details: Lynette Morgan; Scripts Since 2007; 10 January 2012

Summary: A church committee discusses evangelism strategies, but somehow misses the point.
Style: Drama. Duration: 7min
Actors : 6M/F

Details: Bob Denison; Scripts Since 2007; 13 September 2010

Summary: A play consisting of a number of skits from the Book of Matthew, structured to show that Jesus is real and that HE IS ALIVE! Done in a fast paced style that appeals to teens and adults. Ideal for video and venues outside the church (no sets, props or costumes). An actor's delight to perform. Keywords: Salvation, Evangelism.
Style: Drama. Duration: 20 mins.
Characters: 3 M/F.

Details: Greg Walton; Scripts Since 2007; 14 June 2010

Summary: ‘Training for Life’ endeavours to show that some want to live this life as if there were no Hereafter – explaining away life’s mysteries by science, or smothering them in the pursuit of wealth. Others believe that heaven can be gained by good works and church attendance. When Life’s journey is ended, philosophy and theory will mean nothing. God will either say ‘Depart from Me I never knew you’ or ‘Enter into the joy of the Lord’. Keywords: training, decisions, choices.
Style: lighthearted. Duration: 12-15 min.
Actors: 6M/4F

Details: Glenn Hascall; Scripts Since 2007; 31 May 2010

Summary: A doctor’s office where the prescriptions are biblical, but the circumstances are unusual. In this case an eccentric young woman with a broken heart and a penchant for unusual behavior. Keywords: Broken-hearted, healing
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 6min
Actors: 1M, 1F
Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Details: Ray Markham; Scripts Since 2007; 13 May 2010

Summary: Two characters consider whether certain aspects of the world around us happened by chance. Keywords: Evolution, creation, science, universe, earth
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 5min
Actors: 2M/F

Details: Ray Markham; Scripts Since 2007; 13 May 2010

Summary: The consequences of mankind’s selfishness and free-will, along with God’s response to it, are explored.
Style: The script begins in a light-hearted way, but delivers a serious challenge.
Duration: 4min
Actors: 2M/F

Details: Terri Savage; Scripts Since 2007; 10 May 2010

Summary: A business owner is used to being in control and runs into a situation where he is anything but. How will he handle it when faced with that realization? Keywords: control
Style: Drama Duration: 5 min
Actors: 3 M/F

Details: Bob Denison; Scripts Since 2007; 22 April 2010

Summary: A hearing between two people reveals the state of them both.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: approximately 5 minutes
Actors: 2M/F

Details: Peggy Barnell; Scripts Since 2007; 18 April 2010

Summary: A pastor invites members of the congregation to give some of themselves to Jesus. Keywords: Commitment
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 5 minutes
Actors: 1M, 2M/F+

Details: Bob Grinsell and Tom Rivard; Scripts Since 2007; 12 April 2010

Summary: A Heavenly version of Deal or No Deal, where the contestant sees the contents of each case and has to decide it it’s the “right way” to get into Heaven. Keywords: Salvation, game show

Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 8min

Characters: 1M, 2M/F, 3F

Details: Bob Grinsell; Scripts Since 2007; 15 July 2009

Summary: This skit talks about the impact of “the fall” and that fact that man has no hope for redemption outside of Christ.
Style: Drama. Duration: 6min
Actors: 1M, 1F, 1M/F

Details: Pamela Baker; Scripts Since 2007; 02 December 2008

Summary: A comical look at what could happen if an audience member at a talk show was bold enough to state their faith in God. Keywords: Faith, Fear, trust, television.
Style: Light-hearted. Dur:Approx. 30 min.
Actors: 4M, 5F

Details: Barry Brannen, from a concept by Adam Billington; Scripts Since 2007; 27 June 2008

Summary: 3 friends at a football match chat about their friend who has become a Christian. Keywords: Football, conversion,
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 9min
Actors: 3M

Details: Kerrie Polkinghorne; Scripts Since 2007; 26 June 2008

Summary: The Battle is a physical theatre play, involving no text (except a scream). It should be performed to music – several songs can be chosen for each scene. It is about the spiritual battle that occurred in the heavenly realms when Jesus gave his life for our sins at Calvary. The play begins in the ‘ordinary’ world and eventually morphs into the supernatural world. Keywords: Peer pressure, gangs, conforming, drugs, sin.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 10min.
Actors: 3M,4F, 5M/F

Details: John Hastings; Scripts Since 2007; 11 April 2008

Summary: The Christian life has been likened to many things: to a race, to a fight or struggle, to an ordeal by fire, to being living stones in a temple and to a pilgrimage or a journey. Is the most important thing about a journey the destination or is it the journey itself and everything you learn on the way? I guess most Christians would think that the destination was more important. In this sketch the captains of two liners are trying to sell their cruise to a number of potential customers. Keywords: Christian life, cruise, Titanic, security, safety.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 8min
Actors: 2M, 4M/F

Details: Barry Brannen; Scripts Since 2007; 08 November 2007

Summary: A list of heinous crimes is read out against the accused. What can save him from execution? Keywords: execution, death, sin, redemption.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Actors: 6M/F

Details: Barry Brannen; Scripts Since 2007; 11 October 2007

Summary : Obi Wan is now a Christian. He confronts Darth Vader to come over from the Dark Side. Darth thinks he’s “too bad” to be saved. Message is that no-one is beyond redemption.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 5min
Keywords: Salvation, redemption, Star Wars, the Force, Dark Side, Jedi, eternal life
Actors: 2M

Details: Barry Brannen; Scripts Since 2007; 11 October 2007

Summary: A soul is put up for auction at an auction house. Keywords: Soul, auction, redemption, salvation.
Style: Drama. Duration: 7min
Actors: 3M , 3M/F
Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Details: Greg Walton; Scripts Since 2007; 25 August 2007

Summary: Sending a Major to go to war while the rest of the army plays games, is just as silly as expecting the minister to wage war with all the spiritual gifts while the rest of the Christian soldiers play at church. To mix metaphors I quote Ephesians 4:16 “The whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament grows and builds itself up in love, as each does its work”. This is a good sketch to involve as many volunteers as is feasible. As they are chosen from the audience, they are given a weapon, an excuse written on a piece of paper and folded, and are assigned, two or more to a captain, who tells them to copy what he does. Any chaos ensuing will enhance rather than detract from the message of the sketch. Keywords: Spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, body, army.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration : 7min
Actors: 4M/F, +6-9 various (optional)
Scripture : Eph 4.16

Details: Bob Denison; Scripts Since 2007; 14 August 2007

Summary: A man's life is analyzed using the obituaries. Keywords: service, wasted life,
Style: Drama Duration: 5 minutes
Actors: 1M, 1F, VO
Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Details: Heather Cooper; Scripts Since 2007; 02 August 2007

Style: Drama . Duration: 7min.
Actors: 1M, 1F, 1M/F
Summary: God places a personal call on your life. How will you respond? Keywords: Evangelism, telephone, God’s call, discipleship.