Sermon and Worship Resources

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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 st...

2. 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, des...

3. All Choices Have Consequences

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Teenage Drinking Teenage drinking often brings with it painful, irreversible consequences. This particular drama not only shows the price of uncontrolled actions, but also incorporates the role every responsible Christian has in the problem. Scene: Living room of a house several days after a fatal car accident Characters:ROB: Nice-looking Christian young man, clean cut, has just killed his ...

4. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Need For Unity Amidst Diversity (Based on 1 Corinthians 4:5 and 1 Corinthians 10:17) God admonishes his people to be unified and have no divisions among themselves but be made complete, in the same mind. 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 possibl...

5. Christmas Letters

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Personal Letters To The Christ Child Appropriate for both Christmas and Advent. Staging for this play is very simple and requires little space, though placing characters on different levels would enhance the effect. A spotlight is suggested to highlight each character as each one speaks. These characters may also be effectively used individually, one for each Sunday in Advent. Setting: Stag...

6. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: When Life's Priorities Need Changing 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, se...

7. Graduation Is Not For Angels

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Graduation One of the most important events in the life of a church is the graduation 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: W...

8. 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 ...

9. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Christ Of Christmas Changes Lives (Based on Isaiah 61) Scenes I - IV are placed in various areas of the sanctuary. In Act I each of the four scenes portrays a different pitfall of the holiday season: the bitter family feelings, the busyness, the anxiety, the loneliness. In Act II the same scenes are touched by the glory and power of the Christ Child. (The optional use of a spotlight enh...

10. Is Your Christmas A Compromise?

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Price Of Compromise Like the rest of the world, Christians often get so caught up in the gift giving and festivities of the holiday season that the true meaning of Christmas is lost. This short drama, especially for youth, portrays the price compromise can have on our thinking and our attitudes toward others in a very real and direct way. Setting: A modern teenage bedroom Characters:SAR...

11. It Used To Be The Two-Bottom Plow

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Need For Change And Flexibility In The Church Nothing hampers the move of God in a congregation more than the rigidity to religious traditions that have long outlived their 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. Set...

12. It's Called Forgiveness

Matthew 6:5-15

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Forgiving Is A Command Based on Matthew 6:14-15: In the family of God, forgiveness is a command, not a choice. In order to be forgiven, one must forgive. There are no options. (This 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 ch...

13. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Forgiveness This drama centers on the relationship between Joseph, Pharaoh's second in command, and Joseph's brothers who many years 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: ...

14. Joy For The Journey

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: In All Life's Circumstances, There Is Joy Each scene of this intense drama portrays a different situation in life, in three different time periods, where the ultimate answer is always Christ. These scenes may be used simultaneously, or with a time lapse, depending on the effect desired. The same two cast members may be used for all three scenes if desired. (Especially adapted for women's re...

15. That Heavenly Call

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Mary and Joseph -- Accepting God's Call This four-part drama may be presented as a unit or as individual scenes. Written to portray Mary and Joseph's calling as very personal and self-sacrificing, this wonderful story is placed in a setting to which a modern congregation can relate. This series may be utilized as a preparation for Christmas: one segment per Sunday during Advent, or sprinkl...

16. The Color Of Diversity

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Beauty of Diversity Diversity in life, especially in the body of Christ, is something to be welcomed and nurtured. However, most institutional structures prefer to stamp all members into a common mold. This pantomime portrays, in a very quiet way, the beauty and freedom that diversity brings to a body of believers. For best effect, this drama should be produced on a large stage, or in-t...

17. The Compelling Call

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Paul: Apostle To The Early Church This set of four scenes is especially suitable to accompany a series of sermons or studies on the early church. The scenes carefully follow the scripture text while making the struggles of the early church, and particularly those of the apostle Paul, come alive. This drama is very useful for teaching profound Biblical truths, as God's plan for his church po...

18. The God Of Naomi

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: God Draws His People To Himself This drama is enhanced by the Biblical character, Ruth, wandering about the sanctuary as she talks. The strength in this 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, g...

19. The Heralding Of Advent

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Four Sundays In Advent Includes Christmas morning and an additional Sunday, if desired, to round out a longer Christmas season. Advent is a time of great expectation, not only as we remember the birth of Christ, but also as a preparation for Christ's coming again. The four candles of Advent are reminders of who Christ truly was and who he is today: the candle of Justice, the candle of F...

20. The Insignificant Valentine

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Fruit Of Kindness The small, insignificant things people do in life often carry more impact than they realize. This drama may be presented as a whole or in two sections with a time period lapse. Example: at the beginning and end of a service/sermon. If this play is done as a whole, place Scene I to left of stage, Scene II to right of stage. Scene I Setting: Several days before Valentine...

21. The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Us

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: God's Spirit Through The Ages (Based on Ezekiel 37 and Joel 2:23-29) This intense drama takes the dry bones vision of the prophet Ezekiel in Ezekiel 37 and ties it with the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Scripturally based, this drama is meant to add depth and meaning to the church's celebration of Pentecost and/or Baptism. Setting: The graveyard of bones which the prophet Ezekiel saw...

22. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Sharing Christ With Others This play may be presented as a unit, or divided up into Scene 1 and Scene 2 on consecutive Sundays. Small to moderate space is needed, and the setting may be as elaborate or as simple as one wishes to make it. No special lighting or sound effects are needed. Scene I Setting: Fitness center. Present; after Christmas (any holiday may be used). There is a bench fron...

23. 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 Setting: In the church parking lot after a youth meeting fa...

24. 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 t...

25. To Jericho

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Training Young Leadership In The Body Of Christ Moses readied the younger Joshua over many years to assume his role in leading the children of Israel into the Promised Land. Young leaders need to be nourished and allowed to develop their talents and gifts under the wise guidance of anointed leadership. Setting: The Children of Israel are ready to enter the Promised Land Characters:MOSES: Ol...

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