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1. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

... . Therefore heaven, for all eternity, is not available to you. I am sorry. 1ST SAINT: (Grabs podium, leans over and glares into Gate-keeper's face, frantic and angry all at the same time) Wait a minute! You're telling me that I've been an active, dedicated, sincere church member all of my life, I've lived the cleanest of lives -- and you're telling I am not welcome in heaven? GATEKEEPER: (Very matter-of-factly) That's correct! 1ST SAINT: (Angrily) I can't believe it. I play by all the rules, and now that ...

2. The God Of Naomi

Drama

Karren Boehr

... piece lies in the individual portraying Ruth and her ability to convey heartfelt feelings. No staging is needed, other than a lapel or portable mike. Setting: Biblical times, when Ruth is older Character: RUTH: Middle-aged or older woman, gentle in nature, a sincere heart for God Costumes: Biblical dress Props: Basket with fruit, flowers RUTH: (Wandering from the back of the sanctuary with a basket in her hands. She speaks with much joy and peace) Oh, behold the Sabbath. A marvelous and glorious day unto ...

3. This Is Athletics -- Check Your Christianity At The Door

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Decisions For Christ Decisions for Christ are sincere at the moment, but too often actions befitting such a decision are much more difficult to achieve. Using the sports arena as a springboard, these dramas place the struggles of the Christian walk into a teenager's everyday setting where they can relate in a very real way. Scene I ...

4. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs." [Portions taken from Isaiah 61, NIV] (Spotlight off) Act II Scene I Setting: Same as Act I, Scene I (Woman's eyes are downcast, stares blankly at the table. Boys do not move) FATHER: (With sincerity) Rachael ... I'm sorry. I don't know what's come over me lately. Having my hours cut at the store ... I just keep wondering how I can provide for you and the boys. But I shouldn't take it out on you. WOMAN: Carl, I'm sorry too ...

5. Everyman And Woman

John 17:6-19, John 17:1-5

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... ) Here is Confession. Kneel down and ask mercy. For he is highly esteemed by God Almighty. EVERYMAN: Oh, glorious fountain, that purifies all uncleanliness, wash the dark spots of vice from me. I come with Conscience for my redemption, and offer sincere and complete repentance; for I am commanded a pilgrimage to take, and a strict account before God to make. Oh, hear me, Confession, guide to salvation. (PAUSE) Oh hear me, Confession, guide to salvation. (SOMETHING IS WRONG. EVERYMAN WHISPERS TO CONFESSION ...

6. Gifts of Lent, Ash Wednesday: A Man Gives His Donkey

Matthew 21:1-11

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... , take one! After all, they're not mine. They're the Lord's. Prayer: On this day, Heavenly Father, we come before you as sinners, embarrassed and grieved by our wrongs, especially our selfishness. Look on these ashes, O Lord, not as empty show or mere tradition, but as a sincere expression of our repentance. And then, Lord, turn our hearts and lives back to you that we might live in your forgiveness forever and use all we have in your service. In the name of Jesus, your Son, we pray. Amen.

7. Gifts of Lent VII: Joseph Gives His Tomb

John 19:38-42

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... about Jesus." "Nicodemus, I was so wrong," I told him. "I know I should have spoken out for him, but I was afraid. Surely he was the Messiah, the Son of God. Nicodemus, I failed him. Is there any hope for me?" My eyes spoke the sincerity of my words. After a long pause, Nicodemus answered. "Brother Joseph, yes, there is forgiveness even for you. Before Jesus died, he asked God to forgive his enemies. He promised paradise to a dying thief. Yes, surely, there is forgiveness even for you." Almost miraculously ...

8. Paul, The Great Missionary

Philippians 1:1-11

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... fear. Of course, some of them preach Christ because they are jealous and quarrelsome, but others preach him with all good will. These do so from love, because they know that God has given me the work of defending the gospel. The others do not proclaim Christ sincerely, but from a spirit of selfish ambition; they think that they will make more trouble for me while I'm in prison. It does not matter! I am happy about it -- just so Christ is preached in every way possible, whether from right or wrong motives ...

9. I Am Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... make epithets about my ancestors. They weren't curs. In fact, they were good orthodox people. It's my fault -- not theirs. I forgive you for those remarks, and again I say, I don't blame you. Here take this -- count it. Ah yes -- Do you believe me to be sincere now? Ah, you have noticed that there is a little extra in there, have you? -- As a matter of fact, four times as much as I took from you. You're astounded? So am I! I cannot believe I am doing this. And you -- you are just one of many ...

10. The Question About Paying Taxes

Matthew 22:15-22

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... woman storyteller 2, 3, 4, and 5 = men from oldest to youngest 6 = young man Jesus 1: Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, 2: "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. 3: Tell us, then, what you think. 4: Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, 5: or not?" 1: But Jesus, aware of ...

11. The Mask

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

Topic: Sincerity, truthfulness, lying, deceit, ethics, slander Characters: 2 females and 1 male Scene: Anywhere Note: Actors need to have photos taken early enough for the masks to be made. These should be enlarged on a color copier and glued on cardboard. Harry: (Behind mask) Well, hello, Mary. It is so good ...

12. L. T.: The Lonely Terrestrial

Drama

Edward Long

... tire-some ... I swear, he - like Linus - waits every year in a pumpkin patch for the Greeaaat Pumpkin to appear every Halloween ... JAMES: (Clowning.) Woooooooo ... woooooooo (Arms raised symbolizing a large, round object.) I'm the Greaaaat Pumpkin ... Is your pumpkin patch sincere? MRS. ROGERS: That's enough! (Class settles down and reluctantly gets ready to hear L. T. 's report.) LEE: A long time ago the Creator of the world began mission after mission to unite all people in peace and harmony. Through ...

13. The Women

John 20:1-9

Drama

William Grimbol

... ? NANCY: I thought you were being quiet just because the conversation was so ridiculous, not because you had lost your head, too. KAREN: Yes, you are our resident cynic, and we all recognize that (Spoken to NANCY with a glare), but one can sincerely speculate without being considered crazy. SHIRLEE: What if it doesn't work? Are you ready for that risk? Can you handle your mother's disappointment ... despair ... total defeat? KAREN: I believe that if a person believes, if she really feels that this person ...

14. The Youth

Drama

William Grimbol

... preacher. I mean, to have people so inspired that they actually change from greedy to generous. That is power! SUE: What did you think of what he said? JOLIE: I don't think he said anything that new. It was the way he said it. It was his intensity. His sincerity. SUE: I know. I really wanted to believe him. JOLIE: His love for everyone was pretty amazing. SUE: How can he love everyone? JOLIE: I don't know. That is another miracle. He made all of us feel loved. Didn't you? SUE: I don't know ... about love ...

15. Mary Of Nazareth

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... years old. I was not accustomed to men of their educational and social standing and I felt humbled when they came to us. They brought expensive gifts for the child and wanted to worship him. They said they followed only a star from their country because they sincerely believed it belonged to a new king and they wanted to find him. They said the star was right over Bethlehem and they searched until they found us and Jesus. No one else in Bethlehem or in all Judea watches the stars or follows the patterns of ...

16. Monologue: Rahab

Joshua 2:1-24

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... They said that their God had instructed them to capture Jericho and they had come to spy out the town and the circumstances here. This was absolutely foolish for anyone to believe or try to attempt. I found their conversation fascinating. They seemed sincere and something inside made me believe that though it was impossible, they would truly overtake Jericho regardless of our impenetrable fortress. I wanted to know more about their God. I wanted to know why these men would risk so much to attempt something ...

17. The Visit To Elizabeth

Drama

... gentle Joseph. How would he react? Would anyone believe me, or would they stand me in the center of the village and stone me? Surely, if this is what God had chosen me to do - God would protect me. I felt honored that God had found favor with me. I sincerely hoped I could do all that was expected of me. Certainly, as unusual as my story was it was not unlike the way God had worked in the past. Abraham’s wife, Sarah; and Hannah; both barren - both gave birth to children whose birth was foretold by God, and ...

18. Dedication

Drama

... toward us. His hair and beard streamed wildly as he rushed toward us. I was frightened at first. Then, he came and smiled at us and reached out his arms to hold the child. A smile of contentment crossed the face of this man called Simeon. With great sincerity he told us he was waiting to see the Messiah before he died. Simeon made some strange prophecies about Jesus’ life before he turned to me, and in a strained voice told me that a sword would pierce my soul. I didn’t understand his words, but they ...

19. My God, My God, ... Why?

Mark 15:33-41

Drama

... all loins, and baldness on every head; I will make it like the mourning for an only son, and the end of it like a bitter day." Such judgment is not what I was hoping for. You know I really cannot count myself as one of his disciples. But I sincerely wish it could have been different for Jesus and different for the people of Israel. (Shakes his head) A very sad day. (Stares at his book, then into the distance.) You have probably heard that I was the one who buried Jesus. It’s true. Somebody had to! (Shrugs ...

20. Abraham’s Promise Perpetuated

Romans 4:1-25

Drama

Richard F. Bansemer

... your recent illness. What you probably don’t know, until today, is that you were selected to be taken from us. The mild fever that attended your illness in no way indicated how seriously ill you were. However, our benefactor, having received some sincere requests for your well-being, has extended your life for an indefinite period of time. Congratulations, and God bless. Person number three shall be called Van. Van, you are unaware of what decisions have been mode concerning your life. You are about to ...

21. Eternal Echo Of Easter - Part 1

Matthew 28:1-10

Drama

Esther R. Russ

... my family. They were all so kind, especially Joseph. He even offered to give me a letter of divorcement and keep it quiet, but he also knew the Hebrew law called for death by stoning for an unmarried woman with child. His heart was torn in many directions, but he sincerely believed my story. One day, shortly after my return home, Joseph and I were in the garden. He told me ever so softly, "Mary, I believed you when you told me, but God reassured me in a dream last night. An angel told me not to he afraid to ...

22. Mary of Bethany and Jesus’ Mother

Drama

Jon Joyce

... as she finds the person for whom she has been looking. Extras used to emulate the crowd should here begin to disperse into the background and off the stage. Electronic crowd noises, if used, should be softened. MB: Mary, dear! [She embraces MJ] MJ: [Sincere, still looking disturbed; nervous] Well, Mary, it is good to see you again. MB: [Surveying her] Is something wrong? MJ: Why - well - no, dear, not really. [She sighs, deeply but quickly] It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you and Martha. And yet ...

23. The Path of Integrity

Drama

William Grimbol

... , really, who would want to give up their leaven ... the leaven of power ... the leaven of titles ... the leaven of possessions ... the leaven of the good life ... the leaven of popularity or reputation or image? It is ridiculous to expect anyone to sincerely consider living a bland - boring - predictable life as a simple piece of unleavened bread. What a horrible image ... what an absurd analogy ... what an offensive concept, to go through life needing only a pinch of leaven. Maybe if they could make it ...

24. Christmas: A Family Service

Drama

Ruthanne Cochran

... their seats.) The Dedication of Gifts (Read in unison, led by older child) We follow the shepherds and wisemen as we bring our gifts to your Son, Jesus Christ. They are only a token of your great gift to us. We confess that we have not always been warm and sincere in our giving as we should be, but in this Christmas season we bring our gifts in a manner well pleasing to you and pray that they will be accepted. May they be used to bring joy and peace to others and may this spirit stay with us always. Amen ...

25. Not So Amazing Grace

John 6:25-59

Drama

Dave Marsh

... .' This particular sketch deals with saying a blessing over our food. I thought about how saying grace might be the only time people actually ask for God's blessing on their life (Bless this food.) And even then, many times, it's either not sincere or simply ritualistic. Cast: Tom: A husband Jennifer: A wife Props: A table 2 chairs A newspaper 2 plates with sandwiches and potato chips Setting: The kitchen (LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE) (Tom is sitting at the kitchen table reading the newspaper.) Jennifer: (Comes ...

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