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A CHILD'S FAITH |
A family’s crops have been destroyed by a bad storm. The father and mother worry about their finances and express their frustrations to God. It’s the prayer of their young daughter that demonstrates the simple faith God wants us all to have.
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A FEET OF SERVICE |
Jill is on her way to a ladies brunch. It's the first time she has been out of the house since her invalide father moved in with her and her husband Tom. Tom doesn't want her to leave because he will be stuck in the house to care for him. After a light argument about her father and Tom's displeasure about the living arrangements, she leaves the two of them alone. Some humorous dialog is exchanged between them until Tom realizes there are certain simple, ordinary tasks that the old man is no longer capable of performing--like cutting his own toenails. Tom realizes that it's something he must do and the two leave together to finish the job before Jill comes home. It's a very touching moment and an excellent depiction of a modern day example of washing a person's feet.
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AND BABY MAKES... |
Doug and Stacy just discovered they are expecting their third child. The news is alarming because Doug is 43 and Stacy is 39. Their emotions are up and down with the shock of returning to a baby in the house with all the demands connected with rasing a child. Parenting is a tremendous challenge and not for the weak of heart. Their hope is that they are good parents and provide a good home for the new baby.
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BEYOND NEWLYWEDS |
A an old man walks out on his front porch and "sees" his neighbor painting his house. He talks to the neighbor while he works and offers encouragement and wisdom from his 50-year marriage. He encourages him to stay committed to the same woman for life eventhough there will be times of struggle and hardship.
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BRAINSTORM BUST |
An advertising group has been given the task of developing an advertising campaign to promote attendance at an annual event that is poorly attended. A couple of them have been on the project in previous years and have been repeatedly unsuccessful. They complain about having to try again and come up with some outrageous ways of trying to get people to attend. This sketch is an effective way to proceed the promotion of an event that rarely increases in attendance.
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BRIDGE IS OPEN |
Three reporters have gathered at a ribbon cutting ceremony for new bridge that has just been completed. They interview the mayor who tries to answer their questions about the cost for crossing the bridge, if it is structurally sound to hold all who cross it, etc. It’s a good set up as an illustration on the finished work of Christ. This script could work for either Good Friday or Easter.
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BRIDGE OUT |
Four people are on a hike in a forest. One is insistent on following the map while the others have different opinions about how to find their way. When they come to a bridge that is out, one of them thinks he can jump across—which is impossible, one thinks there must be another way and the other one thinks there is no need to cross to the other side. Only the one stays at the river trusting that the map says the bridge is the only way. Good set up for a message on how Jesus is the bridge to cross the great divide.
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BROKEN PROMISES |
A couple discusses the issues involved with divorce after eight years of marriage. The wife wants one more attempt at resolution but her husband sees no alternative. Through out the conversation, a narrator recites phrases from their marriage vows as the couple's conversation unfolds in direct contrast to the promises they made on their wedding day. The scene sets up an emotional moment that could be followed by a song on love, marriage and the hope and victory that Christ can give to those in such a struggle.
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH CLUB |
It's the annual awads dinner for the Charity of the Month Club. Four members of the planning committee disagree and argue over who should be the one to sit by the honored guest at the head table. It gets completely out of hand in the end as we see that there is really no true charity felt by the members toward the needy--just the driver to promote their sense of self-importance.
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CRIB CONTROL |
A young couple admires their new little baby in his crib. The husband suggests that they retire early for the night to seriously reacquaint themselves with each other. Just as they start to walk away, the baby cries and they rush back to settle him down. This happens several times which wrecks their night of intimacy. In the end, the baby gains control showing that self-centeredness begins at a very early age.
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DO YOU HEAR WHAT I THINK? |
It's a good thing people can't read minds. Otherwise they would be aghast at what people are really thinking when they are talking. In this scene a couple holds a normal conversation. Throughout the sketch the audience hears what's really on their minds. It's a good example of the lack of honesty and like-mindedness that goes on between couples.
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DUELING BELL RINGERS |
Two Salvation Army type bell ringers set up their stations on a busy street. They are collecting money for similar causes and have to try to out do each other for attention and donations. A real competitive war breaks out between them as the crowd shifts back and forth between them. Eventually a third bell ringer sets up and the mood quickly changes from competition to cooperation. Several extras are used to pass by on the street and drop money in either bucket.
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FIRST DAUGHTER SYNDROME |
A father and mother are panicking over their daughter who is about to leave for her first date. They debate about not letting her go as they image all the bad things that can happen and the trouble she could get into in one night. When she finally comes downstairs they talk about the values they have tried to instill in her over the years. Just when you think they have finally decided to let go, they slip out and follow her to the basketball game just to keep an eye on her.
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FIT FOR A KING |
Not much is known about the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus following his birth. All we know is that they followed a heavenly manifestation and brought expensive gifts. These were gifts of honor and respect, well chosen for the savior of the world. In this dramatic presentation, the significance of each gift is explained through a fictionalized reflection of the wise men's visit with the baby Jesus. This sketch works well when a carefully chosen song is performed before each monologue.
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GROW UP |
A married couple drives to their weekly bible study group while trying to finish their lesson. The wife thinks they should go home because they haven't finished the lesson while the husband is eager to fill in all the blanks in their study book. When they have to list examples from their week how they have demonstrated the fruit of the Spirit, the husband comes up with cheesy, silly things he has done that misses the point of the scripture. En route, they pass several obvious opportunities to apply what they’ve learned.
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HOW COULD I FORGET? |
A family is having dinner and continues to point out how they all keep forgetting important and trivial matters. When asked by the youngest child if the Dad ever forgets about God, he eventually confesses that he does and he offers a suggestion to the whole family for how they might remember all that Jesus did for them on the cross. (A great lead in to a communion service)
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JOY POPPIN' OUT ALL OVER |
A woman has planned one of her odd, tacky themed Christmas parties that her husband just hates. She is over-the-top giddy about the sights and sounds of Christmas but quickly loses her countenance when she discovers the hard way that true joy is not based on people, possessions or circumstances. Her husband takes great delight in the demise of her party.
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LET US PRAY |
When it comes to prayer, we all have our own style. Some pray silently, in the dark, in the morning or at night, only during scheduled blocks of time or brief moments all day long. But when it comes to public prayer, for some people it ranks right up there with public speaking. We become more conscious of what we pray about as if it is more important now that other people are listening.
George has just been asked to close his small group in prayer after the others have finished. We listen in on his conversation with God as he panics over what to say and why it's always such a struggle for him. He tries to think of things to pray about so he won't sound ridiculous but everybody before him beats him to it. It is a humorous look at the fear and panic some people feel when asked to pray in public.
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LOVE MY NEIGHBOR? |
Don has invited his odd and annoying neighbors over for dinner and tries to defend the invitation to his wife Trish. He explains that after hearing the sermon on loving your neighbors, it seemed like the right thing to do. His teenage daughter gets interested when she finds out the neighbor, Archie, is bringing his son. When they both arrive, they are odd and rather geeky. Don and his family try to appear interested in the conversation but it is a real struggle when Archie rambles on about details that would bore just about anybody. William, the teenage son states that he knows Don's daughter Brittney from study hall, but she honestly can't remember ever seeing him.
Archie and his son William are the kind of people who are easy to ignore and are most often avoided by others. But they are also the kind of people who desperately need friendships. Just before they eat their meal together, Archie offers to pray for the meal. When he does, he also thanks God for his new friends and acknowledges that they are the answer to his prayers. It's a touching ending without being melodramatic.
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MARY'S ROSE |
What if Mary, the mother of Jesus, upon hearing that she was chosen to give birth to the savior, told the angel she would take care of things herself? It could obviously never happen that way. Her response of faith is an example of how everyone must receive new birth and live the Christian life: “May it be to me as you have said.” It's a great illustration of how salvation is the miraculous work of God, and not through our efforts.
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MISTAKEN IDENTITY |
A woman waits at the airport to pick up a well known heart surgeon whom she’s never met nor seen. She mistakenly picks up a veterinarian and has what appears to her as a very unusual conversation.
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MONEY TALKS |
A couple walks into a church service. The husband is troubled when the offering plate is passed because he has formed such a special relationship with his money. During a prayer in the service, his "money" talks about what a wonderful person he is and how much time he spends talking about them. The real conflict comes when his wife pressures him to give some of his money away during the offering. When he finally gives away one of his smaller bills, there is great sadness as the man and his money part ways. Fits well with a message on money, giving, stewardship, greed, and "the love of money."
Cast: 1 woman, 5 men (four are dressed up as different denominations of money)
Humorous
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MRS. JOHNSON'S APPLE PIE |
Where do people find community these days? Society used to be structured in a way that facilitated community. Life moved at a slower pace so people had time to get to know their neighbors and develop the kind of supportive friendships people need during times of stress and crisis. In this monolgue, a man reminisces about the life he once knew when everybody in his neighborhood knew all the neighbors and could call on them any time for assistance. In the present setting, he finds himself in a place where the sense of community is gone at a time when he needs it most. His wife has been diagnosed with Lukemia and he has no one to turn to for support in the big city where he lives.
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NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR |
On one side of the stage a couple holds a New Year's Eve party while on the other side of the stage the couple's neighbor, Ken, is home alone. Ken is recently divorced and missing his children since he moved away for his job. The scene shifts back and forth. At the party, the discussion turns to an upcoming outreach event the group is planning and Frank, Ken's neighbor and the host of the party, can't think of anybody to invite. When the party is over and Frank takes out the trash, he meets Ken for the first time. The thought finally occurs to him that there are people all around him that he could reach out to.
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NO REST FOR THE WEARY |
We live in a fast-paced, frenetic society. People are busy beyond what their schedules will even allow. Businesses are demanding more from employees increasing the length of their work day to the point where people are finding less and less time for rest and relaxation. What ever happened to the Sabbath principle? Teri Roberts arrives home after an exhausting day and longs to crash on the sofa for even just a few minutes to relax. That’s just not possible in her home. Every imaginable and typical interruption keeps her from enjoying a brief break from life. The script is a great and humorous set up to a theme and message on the need for rest, quietness, and reflection.
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NO WHERE TO BE FOUND |
A man is out of work and unable to find a job. His wife is expecting a child and they both fear the financial pressure of the added responsibilities. There is much tension between them as they discuss their situation. In the end, they wonder why God hasn’t intervened.
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ONE DAY ON THE ISLAND |
Tom and Mike have been stranded on a deserted island for four years. After all this time, Tom still talks on a superficial level about things of little importance. He tells the same stories over and over and Mike can't take it anymore. Mike would like to converse at a far deeper level. He would like to open up and get to the core of who they are. The sketch illustrates how men have a difficult time building meaningful relationships with other men. So often men are content to talk about sports, their job and swap stories. Few know how or are willing to open up and discuss issues of the heart. It makes a great set up for a talk on men and their relationships or the need to go deeper with the relationship we all need to build.
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OUT OF LINE |
While waiting in line at the bank, a man graciously lets a woman get in front of him in the long line because of her hard luck case. She leaves the line momentarily to get something from her car. While she’s gone, a bank employee counts the people in line to discover that the man will be their one millionth customer to be served and will be the recipient of many significant prizes. He’s ecstatic. The woman returns to her place in front of him which throws the count off. What follows is a humorous confrontation as we quickly see that the prize package is far more important that his kindness.
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PEACE OFFERING |
A father and his grown daughter are each in their own home preparing to attend a Christmas Eve family gathering. They haven't spoken to each other in years following a heated argument when both said very hurtful things to the other. They each rehearse what they will say when they are face to face. In their rehearsals--delivered as monologues back and forth from one side of the stage to the other--they are each resistant to forgive the other until they reflect on how much they've missed each other and how they're regretted their pride and lack of forgiveness. They each take with them a gift for the other which symbolizes a more peaceful, harmonious time in their relationship.
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RETREAT AT A RETREAT? |
Four women arrive at their cabin for a weekend retreat. Each one has a difficult time letting go of their responsibilities at home long enough to slow down and open up to what God wants to teach them during their time away. Just when you think they are finally ready to let go and enjoy themselves, their cell phones go off and they are right back where they began.
*Note: this script can easily be adapted for a mixed audience such as preparation for a marriage conference, leadership retreat, etc.
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SANTA'S LAST VISIT |
Two children hide behind a sofa in hopes of seeing Santa Clause in action on Christmas morning. When Mom and Dad show up with the presents, the older brother has to break the news to his little sister that Santa Claus is dear old Mom and Dad. They take comfort in the fact that even though they've just discovered that Santa is not real, they still have the Easter Bunny.
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SHALL WE GIVE THANKS? |
A family is preparing to have Thanksgiving dinner together. During the process of setting the table and making the final preparations, they gripe, complain and argue over every detail. When they finally sit down to give thanks, Mom lectures them all about their attitudes. In the end she is just as guilty as them when she complains about sitting in the broken chair.
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SOMETHING HAS COME BETWEEN US |
Vicki is on her way to the shopping mall when she asks to borrow a few dollars from her husband Tim. She takes all his money but stops when he protests. This begins an argument over how they spend their money. Their money is represented by three people dressed in green with large poster-sized placards around their neck that represents their value: A $1, $20, and $100. Tim urges Vicki to learn to be content with what she has when she feels the need to buy something she really doesn't need. Eventually she discovers that he was planning on buying a new pair of skis to replace his old ones that aren't even a year old. In the end they fight over the money that "has come between them."
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TAKE MY BREATH AWAY |
Jim is the controller of a small struggling company. He talks with Tina who is the director of sales. She shares more bad news of lost sales. They desperately need additional customers to keep the company afloat. Craig, their boss, barges into the room with promising news: He has an appointment with a potential customer that could pull them out of the red. This appointment is so significant, Craig wants to handle the account himself rather than leave it in Tina's hands. Tina and Jim are worried because Craig is notorious for having really bad breath. The are certain when Craig meets with the CEO of this potential customer, his breath will kill the deal. Between the two of them they try to figure out a way to tell Craig to save the deal and avoid being fired. Neither one of them want to tell Craig the truth.
The script is a great set up on speaking the truth in love. We all struggle with truth telling when the comfortable or convenient thing to do would be remain silent.
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THE CHRISTMAS LIST |
A couple brings some old clothes to their church’s crisis closet as they discuss their Christmas list. In the process of sorting through the old clothes on the rack, they find some articles of clothing they gave to family members the previous Christmas They realize that year after year they give gifts to people who truly don’t need them and never even use them. They decide to find some truly needy people to give their gifts to.
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THE COMPUTER DATE |
A guy and a girl meets for a date after registering with Computer Dating Inc. They seem like the perfect match. So much so that their conversations sound like a stereo recording. It seems like a match made in computer heaven until they stumble on the one thing they can’t accept about each other. They leave disappointed and continue their search for the perfect mate.
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THE GUILT TRIP |
A couple plans a trip to Disneyworld to try to appease their guilt over their shortcomings as parents to their teenage son. Neither parent wants to go but their guilt controls all the decisions and actions pertaining to their son. Throughout the script they go back and forth whether they should go not knowing if their son wants to go. In the end, guilt wins and they make the trip.
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THE JACK ATTACK |
Have you ever worked for a tyrant? Jack is known for his outrageous attacks on his subordinates. He is the ultimate office critic and delivers verbal jabs all day long. This script works well visually as Jack “attacks” his employees with Velcro darts with every verbal jab. It’s an excellent set up for a message on handling the many critics in our lives.
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THE LURE OF SUCCESS |
A young man longs for something better in life than his dismal existence as a dishwasher in a fancy restaurant. When he hears that a well known celebrity is dinning at the restaurant, he imagines what it would be like to be rich and famous. Specifically, he imagines what it would be like to be the wealthiest man alive, a famous rock musician and Superbowl winning running back. In the end, he's brought back to reality.
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THE ONE-MINUTE FATHER |
Conducted like a TV commercial for a new book, viewers are encouraged to buy the new book, “The One-Minute Father.” The ad gives a brief insight on some of the valuable advice offered in the book: How to act like you’re paying attention when a child is telling a story; how to put off a child without actually saying no; etc.
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THE PRICELESS GARAGE SALE |
A couple holds a garage sale but has a difficult time putting a price tag on some items that hold great personal value to them. When one customer continues to increase his offer for one old item, the owner finally says there is no price high enough for the value he places on the item.
This script was used on Easter Sunday when the theme of the message was "Priceless," refering to the value of Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross.
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THE PROMOTION PART 1 |
Members of a sales and marketing team wait for the CEO who has called a meeting. They speculate on the purpose of the meeting and make bets on what will be the most often used buzz word during his talk. When the meeting finally ends one of them gets a promotion that he doesn’t want and fears telling the boss. The conclusion to the sketch takes place in the Promotion Part 2.
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THE PROMOTION PART 2 |
The conclusion of The Promotion Part 1. After being offered the promotion of a lifetime, the newly appointed Asian-Pacific region marketing and sales manager has to tell his boss that he doesn’t want the job because it would mean he would have to sacrifice his family and priorities to be successful in this new demanding position. The boss finally understands and shares some of the regrets he has over a life of misplaced priorities.
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THE YEARBOOK |
A father and son are out on a hiking trip. The teenage son is bored with the activity and preoccupied since he was cut from the baseball team. His father tries to encourage him by sharing his own teenage experiences. Dad purposely brough his high school yearbook with him to the top of the mountain to make a point with his son. When the son realizes that his dad went through some of the same experiences he faces, he begins to feel normal and the two of them feel a greater sense of appreciation and understanding of each other.
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WOMAN AT THE MAILBOX |
A woman who has been sharing her faith with a neighbor engages in a conversation with him when they both stop to get their mail. She picks up on where she left off and eventually the man prays to receive Christ. The conversation is not forced but occurs naturally as the result of an on-going relationship. This script could be used in a number of situations such as a class on personal evangelism or with a message about the woman at the well showing the natural response to the change in her own life.
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WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND |
Picture a woman, mid thirties to early forties. Her husband leaves her for a younger woman. What pain might she feel from such an experience? What kind of jolt would that be to her self-esteem? In this poignant monologue, a woman opens up about her experience, yet most of what she says is told in subtext where she talks about the value of getting a dog to replace this void in her life. She refers to her mother who got a dog after her husband of more than 40 years died. The dog provided companionship, a sense of security, and acceptance. Here is a sample of the content:
"I’ve been thinking about getting a dog. My friends all think I’m nuts because I’ve never been known as much of an animal lover. I guess it’s rather ironic that after all these years when I repeatedly said no when my kids asked for a pet, I’m actually considering letting one live in my house.
It always struck me as strange when Mom got a dog no more than a month after Dad died. The woman who never let us kids wear shoes in the house now lets a golden retriever sleep on the foot of her bed. Now I’m beginning to understand why. Some people turn up the TV real loud to drown out the quiet. My Mom gets a dog. She said she needed a companion. She’s got a point. Suddenly she had this void in her life and the idea of a dog seemed to give her a sense of protection and security that she lost after my Dad was gone.
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I wonder if a dog ever leaves its owner for a younger one? Do dogs really care if you are not as youthful as you were when you use to play a lot and wrestle on the floor? They seem to understand. After all, they get older too and they don’t seem to mind when you have to slow down."
There are a few points in the monologue where she opens up and speaks directly to the pain and frustration she feels after the audience realizes what has happened and understands the meaning of what she is saying. The script treats a very delicate subject in a unique way.
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ZAP-O-MATIC |
Performed like an infomercial on TV, a hyper TV salesman speaks of the wonders of the new Zap-o-matic—a marvelous invention that will force people to speak the truth. Every time a person tells an exaggeration, distortion or an out right lie, the Zap-o-matic, a metallic helmet with wires and electrodes, delivers an electrical shock until the person tells the truth. The effectiveness of the Zap-O-Matic is demonstrated by a politician and then during a conversation between a husband and wife.
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