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19 pages

This collection of skits offers your church a fresh look at the theme of missions. "Listen for Your Name" demonstrates the nature of obedie

This collection of skits offers your church a fresh look at the theme of missions. "Listen for Your Name" demonstrates the nature of obedience in responding to God's call in the midst of everyday situations. "Beyond the Silent Borders" offers a five-minute "snapshot" of what it is like to be a part of a church in a country where it is illegal to be a Christian. "Polycarp" is a reader's theatre piece that retells the story of this early Christian martyr through the eyes of three witnesses. This collection will challenge your congregation to both count the cost of following Jesus and to rea...

2 pages

by Robert Blaskey.

Mary Magdalene is frantic. How could they kill this man who has only shown love to everyone? Jesus cured her of her demons without asking questions. Now, she must follow His example helping others, not by asking who they are, but what they need. That is the only way she can go on. That's the only way -- of hope.

38 pages

Cast: Women of different ages.

A droopy-eyed mom talks about staying up all night with her newborn. A young mother comes to terms with her son's learning disability. A foster mom decides to be a champion for an abused little girl. These twelve monologues cover all aspects and stages of motherhood from driving in a car with small children, to dealing with teenagers and the empty nest. Both poignant and humorous, these skits can be performed separately or as a whole play at women's retreats, luncheons or anytime. Easy staging and minimal props and costumes make the monologues ideal for sermon starters as well.

67 pages

66 pages

These 20 monologues are intended to minister to the needs of people today in a dramatic context. Built around a Biblical character, incident, or parable, seven of the monologues cover specific holidays while the rest can be used anytime. Each one arouses thoughts and feelings that will either minister to the listener or cause that person to be more sensitive to other people's problems and be Christ's hand extended to them. Effective with sermons or in other settings, too. Use to minister, entertain, and inspire!

16 pages

2 m, 2 w, 2 flexible parts.

In today's visually-oriented society, what better way to get the Christian lifestyle across than to show your teens how dirty sin can be! In this unique half-hour skit, the Demon literally smears dirt on the kids' T-shirts when they are hurtful to others, watch questionable movies, skip church, etc. The Spirit is standing by, however, offering a better way to live and handing out clean T-shirts when the kids "clean up their act." A unique and fun way to get some important messages across. Perfect for touring to other churches or for youth rallies.

4 pages

1 w

As she rocks a new grandchild in her arms, Noah's wife reflects on her earlier doubts and confusion about the need for the ark that her faithful husband built and loaded with animals. Now that they have been saved from the floods, she knows her husband was right, and a rainbow reaffirms God's plans have been fulfilled.

2 pages

By Robert Blaskey

A Wise Man has seemingly always been on a journey, searching for a goal that would give his life deeper meaning. He finds the star and follows it where, in a lowly stable, he finds the Babe . more than a child, a king. The Wise Man's journey is now at an end, for once you find God, all your searching is over.

2 pages

By Robert Blaskey.

Peter-his name means "rock," yet when Jesus needed him most, he let Him down. He denied Him, eventually three times. Peter yearns for forgiveness. But wait-that look in Jesus' eyes. It's not condemnation. It's pity, yes, but moreover, it's love. Peter realizes Jesus will always forgive us.

3 pages

By Roy Wiegand.

The disciple Peter describes how he failed Jesus the last night, how he fell asleep when Jesus asked him to stay awake and ultimately, denied knowing Jesus three separate times. Peter says, "As I passed through that gate ... a cock crowed. It was at that instant that I realized how badly I had failed Him." Would Jesus forgive him and still have faith in him? Can Peter find peace?

2 pages

by Robert Blaskey.

Pilate is being forced to decide the fate of this man called Jesus. Pilate can find no legal basis to sentence Him to death, and even Pilate's wife urges him to let this "just man" go. Yet, Jesus won't defend himself, and the high priest Caiaphas insists Pilate sentence Jesus to death, or Caiaphas will report Pilate to Rome. It's all political, but there's so much at stake.

26 pages

7 sketches for casts of 2 - 7, male or female.

Parables come to modern life with a special blend of illumination and humor. Meet some strange and wonderful characters like Tim and his obnoxious tongue, Lick, whom he leads around on a leash; two blind men who lead each other and the spiritually blind into a pit; and Fred who wants to join the world's greatest party - if he could only get past the bouncer. Others include Stephen and Jerry who meet in judgment hall and find they have different destinies; a talking book called H.B. that can't seem to get anyone to listen to him; and a farmer with three soils who could care less about growi...

54 pages

Flexible casting

The skits, mimes and monologues/readings in this collection of "anytime" material have been written for easy casting, short rehearsals and maximum impact. Topics covered include missionary boxes; witnessing; the afterlife; cultivating the Christian life; allegorical tales of obedience, power, beauty and teamwork; seeing through God's eyes; and the meaning of God's names. Often, the message is driven home with laughter. Most tales are contemporary (two are set in Biblical times) and most can be cast with either men or women (several feature many women). Use th...

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These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About

These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About Church," "Jesus, Math and Cookies," "A Day in God's Army," and "An Interview With Noah." They require from two to four actors each. The other five skits, for 2 to 7 teen actors, cover more mature subjects. Some titles include: "Is Any Heart a Bargain?" and "An Argument With God." Another skit, a sinner's gut-wrenching "The Road to the Cross," is about the love of Christian friends. "At the Foot of the Cross" and "The Trial" can also be performed a...

48 pages

10 sketches for teens and adults.

Are you a person who loves sports and competitions? Then you will have a blast performing these ten skits! Biblical characters and truths are put into a new, entertaining light by telling their story as a sporting event or some type of competition. Run, swim and bike with "Wrong-way Jonah" in a triathlon that finally gets him to Ninevah. Or learn how to be a great fisherman, a soul-winner, in "Fishers of Men." Your congregation will enjoy watching the game show "Built to Last," which demonstrates the importance of a firm foundation in Christ. In another skit ...

35 pages

Performance time: 5 to 15 minutes each.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride, Anger, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Gluttony, and Lust. These sins plague all mankind - even our teenagers. Each skit in this collection explores one of the seven deadly sins from the perspective of today's high school students. With as few as 2 males/3 females or as many as 7 males/13 females, these skits can be performed individually or collectively. Use one at a time for weekly youth meetings or combine with connecting narration to fill an evening. These are great discussion starters for youth leaders, but work equally well as stand-alone thought provokers...