This reading could be utilized as a solo reading, duet, or group reading. Reader 1: “For we do not preach ourselves.” Reader 2: We don’t strut our talents. Reader 1: We don’t flaunt our riches. Reader 2: We don’t tout our strategy. Reader 1: We don’t sell our style. Reader 2: We don’t rely on more »
Category: Scripts
A Day in the Life of a Friend
Farewell, My Son
(A fun back-to-school sketch.) Wife: Don’t forget to email us from school, son. Husband: We love you! Wife: Keep your head on straight. Husband: That’s right. Use your head. Wife: Honey, I’m concerned about him. We’ve invested so much of ourselves in training him, and now he’s going away. Husband: I know. It saddens me, too. Wife: There more »
A Shepherd’s Portrait
Actor #1: “The Lord is my shepherd,” David writes. Actor #2: But what kind of shepherd is God? Through the years we have asked this question. Actor #1: The deceiver has painted many portraits of God as shepherd. Perhaps you have one hidden away in the gallery of your psyche. Here are a few: Actor #2: Imposter #1— more »
The Birth and Crucifixion of Christ
A scripture reading that works well for Christmas or Easter. Scriptures: Luke 2:6-14; 23:43; Mark 15:12-32; John 19:30 Reader 1: So it was that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Reader 2: And Pilate answered them, What shall I do with this man you call King of the Jews? And more »
Declarations for Every Day
Today– I’ll live a life of celebration. The brooding life is not holy. To many, it might look holy but a grave-digger and skeptic do not a Kingdom make. Today– I’ll simplify to remove distractions. Our inability to hear God is directly linked to the static of modern life. It’s perhaps the greatest plague of the more »
What Kind of Church is It?
We often categorize our churches with fancy titles: Relevant, emergent, classic, reformed, fundamentalist, traditional, contemporary, liturgical, purpose-driven etc… The list is really endless and the subtleties of each model vary. But what kind of church are we? Really… Some churches are more like a country club, complete with secret handshakes, special membership privileges, and perks for more »
Absalom (Contemporary Adaptation)
Actor mimes holding a baby in his arms, beaming with pride. He speaks to the audience. This has to be the greatest moment of my life! And I got it all on videotape. The whole process was such a miracle. Michelle did great. (to God) Lord, how can I ever thank You for this child I’m holding? more »
The 23rd
Based on Psalm 23. This could work in almost any worship experience between songs. Feel free to make it for whatever amount of readers you have. Reader #1: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Reader #2: He supplies everything that I need. Reader #3: There is no void that He cannot fill. Reader more »
Letting God Out of the Box
I’m always amazed how the church as a whole is so quick to throw rocks at the sheep in the fold. We question each other’s theology, spar over worship philosophy. We’ve got more fusses than one tongue can tell while outside the world is going to hell. We are driven by creeds, and motions, and more »