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1476. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... her. Undoubtedly, we will witness to her resurrection and the promise of eternal reunion. And we'll beg our Lord's comforting consolations for those remaining. We'll also ask why God took Nancy from us instead of recalling a few cranks, kooks, and cruel characters. God knows the passing of some would evoke the refrain, "Ding! Dong! The witch is dead!" So we'll complain more than a little bit about God's not consulting us first for more appropriate alternatives. Of course, we would never begrudge Nancy the ...

1477. Take Dead Aim

Hebrews 12:1-13

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

My wife and I were discussing the state of affairs in America. I said every child of the 1960s knew there was a credibility gap when he said he didn't inhale. I said every golfer knew character would be a continuing issue after correspondents for several golf magazines caught him cheating during a round with two of his predecessors. I said everybody knows he cheated on his wife for years and lied to family, friends, colleagues, and employees. I said he admitted to an inappropriate -- s-e- ...

1478. Membership Has Its Privileges

Acts 16:16-40

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... 's outlook and perspective. Once Paul and Silas were freed from their physical bondage they chose to remain in the prison, because they knew that they could not depart until they brought freedom to those who thought they were already free. When we examine the cast of characters in our text today we discover that the tables have turned. All those who appeared at first to be free, the owners of the girl with the spirit, the judges, and the jailer, are now in their own forms of bondage. In God's unfolding plan ...

1479. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

... before sold him into slavery, bringing home the struggle and the immeasurable reward of forgiveness. Setting: Joseph faces his brothers as they come to Egypt to buy grain. Dialogue takes place in two different areas, left and right of stage Characters:JOSEPH: A strong man who carries himself with authoritySERVANT: Joseph's servant RUEBEN: Joseph's brotherJUDAH: Joseph's brother Costumes: Rueben and Judah: Simple Hebrew dress with head coverings, sandalsJoseph: White or light-colored plain robe tied with a ...

1480. A Widow's Plight

Luke 18:1-8

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Theme: Persistent Prayer Availeth Much Note: This play is written in three parts. For maximum effect, it is meant to be sprinkled about the worship service at three different times and in three different locations. Setting: A busy Judean street Characters: 1st Judge: A distinguished man who carries himself with authority 2nd Judge: Companion to the 1st Judge Woman: A poor widow, persistent, desperate Costuming: Traditional Judean dress Props: Scrolls for judges (optional) Scene I (TWO JUDGES enter from left ...

1481. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

... This hard-hitting drama brings home, in a straightforward manner, the seriousness of division in the body of Christ, the petty nature of most church disagreements today, and the possible ultimate consequences. Setting: The gates of heaven Characters:GATEKEEPER: Either male or female, must have air of authority, preferably older1ST SAINT: Male or female, Christian, avid church goer, opinionated, active in many committees2ND SAINT: Male or female, Christian, avid church goer, opinionated Costumes: Gatekeeper ...

1482. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Victory in one's Christian life often comes down to priorities, priorities that the world parades before God's people as everyday fare. However, sometimes "everyday fare" can rob us of the very life of Christ. Setting: An ordinary family living room Characters:FATHER: Energetic, an obvious football fanaticSON: Twelve to fourteen years old, warm, open, serious thinker Costumes: Modern casual at home dress; Son has on a football cap Props: Two chairs, or a chair and a couch, television, phone, large bowl of ...

1483. It Used To Be The Two-Bottom Plow

Drama

Karren Boehr

... usefulness. Utilizing church issues which were once threatening but have since been resolved, this play is especially relevant for congregations or groups where traditions continue strong and change is difficult. Setting: A rural setting, small town coffee shop Characters:1ST MAN: Older farmer, retirement age2ND MAN: Older farmer, retirement age Costumes: Casual clothes. Can wear seed corn caps Props: Table with two chairs, one on either side, coffee cups Scene: (Center stage) Two men are drinking coffee ...

1484. Through The Back Door

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Power Of Prayer When Christians pray, the forces of evil tremble. This simple production brings forth this very powerful concept in a very unique manner. Setting: Inside of a church Characters:DEVIL: Mature man; he should be forceful and devious, yet smooth in his presentation. He is educated, "one of the guys," someone totally trustworthy, who is able to switch from soft spoken words to anger in the same sentence WOMAN: Mature woman (can also be a man if desired). Non- ...

1485. A Call To Worship

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: What Is True Worship? This drama, to be used at the beginning of the worship service, brings back into focus the real reason church families gather together every Sunday. Setting: A normal Sunday worship service Characters:FOUR READERS: 4th Reader must be emphatic, not afraid to make waves, to be honest. Readers may be male and/or female. Costumes: Usual Sunday attire Props: Four similar stools, scripts Scene: Four stools are set in a row in front of the sanctuary. Readers are lined up from 1 ...

1486. It's Called Forgiveness

Matthew 6:5-15

Drama

Karren Boehr

... play is designed for easy production and special lighting is not needed. The occupation in the story may be changed to fit the church congregation best.) Scene: Kitchen of a farm house Props Table and two chairs Newspaper Coffee cup Seed corn cap Characters 1ST BROTHER: Middle-aged man who is loud and angry 2ND BROTHER: Younger man, humble and soft spoken Costumes: Work clothes -- jeans, washed out shirts (this will vary with the occupation used) Scene: Weekday morning (1ST BROTHER is sitting at the kitchen ...

1487. When God Has Other Plans

Drama

Karren Boehr

... 's decision to decide his/her own destiny. (Designed for small spaces and easy production, this drama also adapts to younger actors. Props and costuming are minimal. No special lighting is needed.) Setting: Inside two caterpillar cocoons Characters:1ST CATERPILLAR: Male or female, impatient, wants complete control over his/her destiny, stubborn, refuses to change course even when presented with reason2ND CATERPILLAR: Male or female, patient, vibrant, enjoying life with God at the helm Costumes: Earth ...

1488. Grand Finale

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Graduation Setting: Hall outside school auditorium moments before graduation Characters:MARCUS: Graduating senior, self confidentANDREA: Graduating senior, more uncertain of herself Costumes: Graduation gowns, mortarboards Props: Long-stemmed flowers, stick of gum, tape of "Pomp and Circumstance" Scene: Two seniors in caps and gowns are standing side-by-side center stage as if in line. They are about ready to ...

1489. Graduation Is Not For Angels

Drama

Karren Boehr

... from high school or college of its younger members. This drama emphasizes the stake heaven and prayer have in directing the lives of graduating seniors as they leave home. And it's only the beginning! Setting: Heaven on graduation day Characters: TWO YOUNG GUARDIAN ANGELS: May be male or female Costumes: White robes, tinsel halos under traditional graduation mortarboards Props: Two white boxes for sitting Scene: Two white boxes are sitting side by side center stage. Both angels enter. Obviously young ...

1490. The Heralding Of Advent

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Colors may vary from shades of purple and pink to traditional red and white. The candle representing God's eternal light and the middle Advent wreath candle should be white.) Props: Advent wreath, six large candles (two of them white), taper candles Characters:THREE HERALDS: These may be the same or different each Sunday. Christmas morning uses only one HeraldTRUMPETERS: 1 to 3 trumpeters are needed for each Sunday Costumes: Heralds: White flowing robes such as a messenger of the Most High would wear, gold ...

1491. Holy Hype

Matthew 11:1-19

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... person is telephoning Jesus to set up a glitzy itinerary to promote Jesus' ministry. Jesus tells him He doesn't need that. (A monologue) Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Anywhere Props: A mobile phone Costumes: A sharp suit Time: The present Cast: HARRY (This character could be male or female) HARRY: (ON THE PHONE) Hello, uh, hello. This is Mr. Hastings, Harry Hastings from Hastings Promotions. Put me through to Jesus. He's what? What! Praying? Oh, no, that just won't do. Huh? Oh, nothing. Well, of course ...

1492. You and The Law

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... but the other car was a police car. Marge, Dave's mom, is understandably angry and grounds her son. Their discussion of the punishment reveals the nature of forgiveness. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: Their home Props: None Costumes: Casual, appropriate for the characters Time: The present Cast: Marge -- a middle-aged woman Dave -- her son Marge: (enters, following Dave) You're grounded! Dave: But, Mom, I ... Marge: I suppose you're going to tell me you didn't hit that car. Dave: I had an accident ...

1493. Knock, Knock!

Matthew 21:28-32

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... are seeking information about the Kingdom of God. The couple are unwilling to help them and finally kick them out of their home. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: A normal Christian home Props: A cellular phone Costumes: Contemporary, casual appropriate for characters Time: The present Cast: Mitch -- a Christian businessman Verna -- his wife Winny -- an IRS man Sugar -- a prostitute MITCH: (ENTERS. ON THE PHONE) Yes, take care of the Williams account. VERNA: (ENTERS ALONG WITH WINNY AND SUGAR) Honey, we have ...

1494. Jesus Prays for His Disciples

John 17:6-19

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... of the alphabet, and let God arrange them into the appropriate words of the prayer. Do this either silently or verbally. ACTS OF CONFESSION Introduction to the Act of Confession It is strange that in much of our praying, we seldom ask for a change of character, our own, that is, only for a change of circumstances. We may play "if, and if only" games. "If only he/she would change, my life would be great." Consider, silently, the content of our prayers of confession. (One minute of silence.) Unison Prayer of ...

1495. Amazement at Jesus' Teaching

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... wherever they are, whatever they do. Stewardship Challenge Henri Nouwen has said that "knowledge (which comes through learning truth) is no longer a gift to be shared, but a property to be defended." An Outer Limits episode, titled "Fallen Star," has one of the characters say, "The value and purpose of life depends, not on how many know our name, but how many lives we touch." Hymn of Commitment "Called as Partners in Christ's Service" Charge to the Congregation "The only person who is educated is the person ...

1496. Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

John 6:16-24, John 6:1-15

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... the bird in the birdbath. The bird comes every day, and every day, stops there and looks and takes a long time before he sticks his foot in the birdbath. Along with the disciples, you and I live our lives that way, for whatever reason. Another character in the book talks about "trickling out our days," just living, as opposed to living well. No matter how scary the situation for us, Jesus promises us the presence of his Spirit. Proclamation of the Good News You may want to include these ideas: Humans and ...

1497. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... spiritual act, both a biological and sociological act. In a sense, we eat on behalf of all of those who have nothing to eat. 2. The bread. Not neatly pre-cut into dainty cubes; not the soft, white, bleached, overly-refined bread, which loses its vital character. But rather, a bread made of whole grain flour, with all of the natural nutrients and roughage left in. So it is "the dark brown body of Jesus for you." Not ordinary brown bread, but a bread representing our political enemies, whom Christ also loves ...

1498. The Season Of The Nativity

Matthew 25:31-46

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... -1743); trans. Frederick Oakeley, 1841; harm. The English Hymnal, 1906. CELEBRATING THE ACT OF FORGIVENESS Introduction to the Act of Recognizing Our Humanity From W. H. Auden's Christmas Oratorio, "For the Time Being," is this remark of one of the characters: "I like committing crimes (sins). God likes forgiving them. Really, the world is admirably arranged." True for us? Identify, silently, which sins you enjoy committing. (One minute of silence.) Now, which of those are you willing to bring into God's ...

1499. All Creation Yawns

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... your things." So we lead our dreamlike lives, hearing in a dream the words "do not be afraid" and also the warning of impending calamity. When We Dead Awaken The playwright of the nineteenth century, Henrik Ibsen, frequently included in his plays characters who in the pursuit of their own goals involuntarily trampled the lives of others. In his last play, titled When We Dead Awaken, the renowned sculptor, professor Rubeck, has returned to his home country, Norway, after years abroad. His fame and success ...

1500. The Song Of Angels--And The Son Of God

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... in the common things, in a barn, in a feed trough, in the hay, among lowly people. This sign is given for us. Claim it for yourself. A Sunday school teacher led her children to create a manger scene. Each Sunday during Advent they would add to it the characters. But toward the end of the season the teacher noticed one little girl seemed concerned about it, so she asked her if anything was wrong. The little girl replied, "Where will we find Jesus in all of this?" To be himself a star most bright To bring the ...

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