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1. Satan Goes to Church

Job 1:1-5, Job 1:6-22

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... if you don't think I have some influence in this church, just note how regularly many of your fellow worshipers don't show up on Communion Sunday -- think about it. You've not noticed me here before because of some of the myths about me. Some of you actually think I come with horns and forked tail. Remember that I was created to be one of the most beautiful, intelligent, and powerful of all the angels. When I come, I come in many forms, but almost always, I come as an attractive being -- even as an angel of ...

2. Number One Mother

Genesis 2:4-25

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... You don't need any jewelry," I said. "If we just had Sunday afternoon football," I asserted. "What's that? Sounds like something men do when they want to get away from their wives. " I didn't know what it was, but I guessed she might be right. Actually, we thought we might improve on God's handiwork a little. Now we began to see a lot of deficiencies in God's creation -- especially in each other. At last she started wearing a bumper sticker that said, "A woman's place is in the mall. " We were bickering ...

3. Francis of Assisi

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... cities of Assisi and Apulia against one another, Francis seems to have broken with his father and cast off his considerable inheritance. A hint of what was coming might have been detected, some observers say, in the fact that in the Apulian conflict, young Francis actually gave away his coat of mail to a poor soldier and then returned home after only one night of battle, leaving the victory to be won by his fellow townsmen. In the battle with his own father, Francis dramatized the point that he was casting ...

4. Hell!

Mark 9:42-50, Mark 9:38-41

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... of hell? JOHN: (STANDS) I see hell as a place of final punishment for those who reject Jesus. HOST: You think hell is an actual place, then. JOHN: Yes, of course. The Bible teaches that it is. HOST: Where is that in the Bible, do you know? JOHN: No, ... It says in the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus that it is a place of torment. HOST: This is interesting. You say it's an actual place, and not only a place but a place of torment. PAM: Right. That story is in Luke 16. HOST: Thank you. People can look that ...

5. Who's The Neighbor

Luke 10:25-37

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... s a map. Yes, yes, I see now. ANNOUNCER: And he passed by on the other side. PRIEST: Thanks ever so much for the map. Toodles. (HE EXITS) ANNOUNCER: And likewise, a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him ... LEVITE: (THIS IS ACTUALLY THE SECOND CONTESTANT, GEORGE SCRIMSHAW) Pardon me, is a Levite one of those guys who makes jeans? MILTON: (RUNNING ON STAGE) No, no. A Levite is a temple worker. LEVITE: Well, I just wanted to know. It will help me to interpret the character. MILTON: Yes, yes ...

6. The Church

Acts 6:8-15, Acts 6:1-7

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... . But here is the real miracle. And it's one we took for granted for quite a while: People were beginning to join us. Our number increased tremendously. People were drawn to our group, so much so that we had to begin meeting in several different locations. We didn't actually seek new believers. The Lord provided the increase. He did it; not us. It was a blessing to see the Lord work. So, that's my story. Simple, isn't it. But it's true. All that is necessary is that you do what is expected of you and the ...

7. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season

Drama

May Dembowski

... : So what?! When he realizes you really need him to take over the responsibilities of serving all the coffee, punch ... whatever ... he might get too busy to act so foolish. It's worth a try anyway. JANE: Even if he's silly or obnoxious this year, he may actually look forward to it next year. Maybe your love and patience will bring out the best in him. Like she said (glancing toward CAROL) it's worth a try. MAY: Something like that even worked well with my husband and kids when we had a houseful of company ...

8. Twelfth Night

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... these moods go in cycles. We felt we wanted something more for this new year. I suggested the "You Are There" format (from CBS's radio and television programs of that name) and that got several excited. It involved people from the congregation but required little actual preparation. We never knew for sure who would come! Picking the time to which to go back, though, was a problem. The wisemen wouldn't be around yet on the night Jesus was born! We decided to go back to "Twelfth Night," knowing we could still ...

9. Recollections of Abdul, Camel Boy for An Eastern Potentate

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Drama

Robert A. Morgan

... he has. It's knowledge of life, of the hearts of men. That's what I've learned from being with him. I think that's actually what got us safely to Bethlehem, and safely home. I told you earlier if you wanted to hear more about our journey I would share the ... all seemed rather simple. That was before we reached the emptiest parts of the desert, and before we had gone through a storm. It actually was the camels who knew best what to do in the storm. We could feel the wind rising, and we fastened the packs extra ...

10. THE RECEPTIONIST

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... about those things. SETH That pretty well sums it up. GRACE It was sort of a matter of sinning boldly, wasn’t it? SETH I like to think of it as sinning uproariously, if you don’t mind. GRACE Either way it has certain very religious overtones. SETH Actually I’m one of those people whose calling is to make the saints look good. GRACE But where does your brother fit in? SETH He could practically be my father, he’s old enough. I was sort of an afterthought. I mean, after my brother, I think my father ...

11. Stand Up for Jesus

John 2:12-25

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... but I sold doves. Well, I couldn't catch birds again, could I? Believe me, I was angry. Well, that's my story. And you are actually singing songs about him. All I can say is, any man who would cause a lot of people to lose their jobs is not a man ... , eh? Some of the things he says are strange and would be funny if the problem weren't so serious. The problem is people actually believe him. Crowds follow him everywhere. The people believe he is a prophet. They worship him. This is the ultimate slap in the face ...

12. Super Christian II

John 6:25-59

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... , and the Christian way. As our exciting adventure begins, Super Christian is just wrapping up a case. SUPER CHRISTIAN: (ACTUALLY WRAPPING A CASE WITH A NICE RIBBON) This will look nice for Grandmother's birthday. ANNOUNCER: While in another ... 'd like to speak to our women's group. There'd probably be a lot of women who'd want to buy your book. SUPER CHRISTIAN: Actually, I'm making a movie of my life and I wouldn't want to ruin that great movie for anyone. PRIEST: But, Super Christian ... SUPER CHRISTIAN ...

13. The Narrow Door

Luke 13:22-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... if you hadn't had winning as your goal. PRISCILLA: Rahab, is there a secret that you can tell us? Some hints for running this race? RAHAB: It's no secret, Priscilla. I practice the "Narrow Door." PRISCILLA: The "Narrow Door" training. Is this something you developed? RAHAB: Actually, no, I didn't. My trainer, Jesus, did though. He mentioned it as a principle of life in the kingdom of God. He said, "Try to enter by the narrow door; for many will seek to enter and will not be able to." PRISCILLA: This race is ...

14. Reward Time

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... 've all been here a long time. Well, then, that proves \nit. This can't be heaven. There's not supposed to be any sense \nof time in heaven. \nKAY: Definitely not heaven, then. My watch is working. It says \nit's 10:35. What time does yours say? \nRAY: Actually, it says 10:41, but I keep it five minutes fast \njust so I'll get to my appointments on time. So I imagine that \nyour watch is correct. It probably is about 10:35. \nKAY: (ASKING SOMEONE IN AUDIENCE) What time do you have, sir? \nGEORGE: (TO KAY ...

15. Ananias And Sapphira, Liars

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... . The following questions based on this conflict may help you see that your conflict with God is real because: You're real and God is real.) 1. What were Ananias and Sapphira trying to get away with? Why? 2. When Peter confronts them, does he actually convict them of their act? What actually convicts them? 3. What kills them? 4. How many ways can you think of in which lying kills people? 5. How can the truth "kill" in the midst of lies? 6. How does one learn to lie? 7. How does one learn to tell the ...

16. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

... light the things hidden in the darkness, and disclose the motives of people's hearts." (Shakes head) Yep, this is heaven all right. 2ND SAINT: (Nods head) Yep, this is definitely heaven. (There is a pause as both SAINTS fidget, become uneasy) 1ST SAINT: (Hesitantly) Actually (Clears throat), I'm rather surprised to see you here. 2ND SAINT: Why? 1ST SAINT: (Uneasily) Guess, I just never expected to bump into you in heaven ... not that you wouldn't make it, but I just figured heaven would be so big. 2ND SAINT ...

17. Grand Finale

Drama

Karren Boehr

... direction ANDREA is pointing) He does look pretty mischievous. (Pauses) Nice bear ... You asked me if life would be simpler without God. Actually, I'm inclined not to think so. God helps me make decisions. And, sometimes, I still don't know which way to ... a slimy bullfrog? Oh, I'm so nervous! MARCUS: Here, have a stick of gum. (Hands ANDREA gum. Andrea unwraps gum and chews it) No, actually, I'm not planning to do anything too stupid, wild, or illegal when I get away to college. I'm only going around this ...

18. On The Job Training

Matthew 10:1-42

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... personnel are claiming some pretty impressive statistics. ED: They certainly are. I've seen them. JOE: An increase in sales of five percent per month. That's impressive. Less stress. That's impressive. Healing people -- they have actually healed people of diseases. Walking on fire -- actually walking on fire. That's certainly impressive. Doesn't that sound desirable? ED: It really does. Any normal person would want this for their company or for themselves, but it accentuates our independence from God and ...

19. Water Logged

Matthew 14:22-36

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... a minute. Wait just a little minute. Peter, I don't mind you telling these tales of healings. I saw Mother healed, but don't you think walking on the water is a bit too much to be believed? PETER: I'm not kidding. He was walking on the water. Actually walking on the water. RUTH: What will He think of next? PETER: A lot of the guys thought He was a ghost. RUTH: A ghost! I guess they would think that. Imagine, walking on the water. Why would He do that? PETER: Maybe because it was the quickest way to ...

20. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... found a good-sized one, I rejoiced that I wouldn't have to worry about all the decisions necessary to settle my family and flocks, if Esau would let me in at all. With each rock I found, I felt another worry melt away. After a little while, I was actually feeling very free and very happy in my strange way, splashing along the river, ready to just let myself fall in and let the stones carry me to the bottom of the stream. Everyone would think I slipped and fell when I tried to ford, or that I was caught ...

21. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... human. Not everyone has the capacity to give trust completely to another. I am vulnerable to fear and to the facts of reality. I was amazed because Jesus actually did heal my daughter. I was so amazed that Jesus had to call me back to the practical. When he gave my little girl back into my wife' ... The Aramaic words lift up the miraculous event for gentile readers as well as show interest in retaining the actual words of Jesus. Healing: Was Jesus ahead of his time as a healer? He understood the importance of ...

22. Poolside Blessing: Monologue of a Paralytic

John 5:2-16

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... the water, the first person in the water would be healed.What do I mean by an angel troubling the water?Well, we didn't actually see an angel -- though some claimed they did.What we saw was a bubbling up of the water -- almost as though the water had come ... else beats me to the waters.It's futile!"You see where my faith was placed -- not in the God of gods, but in the water.Actually, I guess I really didn't answer His question!I offered an excuse. But, Jesus faced me very abruptly with a reality I don't think ...

23. The Tinsel Time Machine

Drama

Edward Long

... have time for one more visit. TINA: Let's go to Bethlehem, back then when the Baby was born. You don't suppose our looking in on it would be sac ... sac ... sacrificious ...? LENNY: Sacrilegious? Well, I don't think so. But there's a problem - two problems actually. (TINA and TOM groan). For one thing, it would only be by luck that we'd set down in Bethlehem. For another, there's the date: figuring the calendar changes, the birth of Jesus is sometimes calculated as early as 6 BC or as late as AD 4. Remember ...

24. Recollections of Enoch, A Jewish Captive In Babylon

Isaiah 12:1-6

Drama

Robert A. Morgan

... I assumed would be the acute hardships of being captives, held against our wills in this strange land so far from home. But actually, daily life since we reached here has not been all that difficult. The journey from Jerusalem was very difficult. The Babylonian soldiers who ... what it does for me to listen to him. I am old, and I will never see anything of what he is foretelling, even if it actually should come to be. But he makes it all so real that I feel almost as if it is happening even now, to me! I know ...

25. Recollections of Mary -- Dramatic Monologue

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Robert A. Morgan

... Strange how you always want to hear it especially at this cold dark time of year, just as if you sense that is when it all happened. Actually, there is something special for me as well to think about it all, and to go over in my mind again the details of that baby and ... they don't have time. In any case, they don't have the story that I have to tell, the story which you say is your favorite. Actually, I think you could tell it to me now as easily as I tell it to you - you've heard it so often. But we must ...

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