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John 9:35-41, John 9:13-34, John 9:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Sometimes the blind can see better than those who have sight. Summary: A man, blind from birth, is healed by Jesus but faces opposition from the temple authorities. The man sets them straight and then believes in Jesus. A humorous retelling of the old story. Playing Time: 5 minutes Place: The Holy Land Props: None Costumes: Dog, bird, peasant, Temple official Time: Bible times Cast: ...

2. A Drink Of Water

John 4:39-42, John 4:27-38, John 4:1-26

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: No one ever knows when he will be confronted with Jesus. It will change his life. Summary: A kind gentleman, dressed casually, enters a small restaurant and meets the waitress. He wants a drink of water and she is wondering if it is a good idea to serve him. This is a modernization of the "woman at the well" encounter. Playing Time: 3 minutes Place: A small restaurant Props: A towel A g...

3. A Fish Story

Luke 5:1-11

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: What is so compelling about the words of Jesus that changes people's lives? Summary: Joash, a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, questions Peter, Jesus' disciple, about the miraculous catch of fish and is persuaded to investigate. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: Anywhere a Pharisee could be alone with Peter Props: None Costumes: Hebrew of Jesus' time Time: The time of Jesus Cast:...

4. A Light Verse

Matthew 17:1-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Does knowing Jesus change a person's life? Summary: Two Christians are busy learning Bible verses and ignore Ollie, who is slow. They learn patience and kindness from the one they have hurt. Playing Time: 5 minutes Place: A work place Props: Two coffee cups Costumes: Contemporary, casual Time: The present Cast: Greg Mark -- Greg's friend Ollie GREG: (ENTERING WITH TWO COFFEE CUPS) W...

5. Airmail

Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Are we, as Christians, doing what Christ asks us to do everyday or are we content to just be Christians? Summary: Don, an average Christian businessman going through the mail, is throwing out the junk when a letter catches his eye and he begins to read it. It convicts him of his non-involvement in the active Christian life. A monologue. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Don's home Props:...

6. Alesander The Mediocre

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme\n It is never pleasant to be humbled but it is necessary to be \nused by God. \nSummary\n Alexander is the type of ruler who cannot get started with a \nproject, blames others for his misfortunes, and ends up hurting \nhimself and his people; but he is finally humbled before God. \nPlaying Time 7 minutes\nSetting The throne room, Macedonia\nProps Agamuse -- a pot of mud\nCostumes Ancient Gr...

7. All Things Well

Mark 7:24-30, Mark 7:31-37

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The kingdom of God and the new life it brings to individuals is certainly something to tell the entire world. Summary: Jesus is healing people and that is good news. Although Jesus tells them not to tell anyone, the thrilling news is too good to keep to themselves. Playing Time: 2 minutes Setting: Your church Props: None Costumes: Rapper Time: Now Cast: Rapper RAPPER: (ENTERS) Who w...

8. Anger

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Anger is inevitable, but there must be reconciliation or our relationships deteriorate. Summary: Things are in an uproar at the Pesky home. Rena is trying to find her keys and get Sam, her husband, to paint the bathroom. Rena gets angry. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The Pesky home Props: Sam -- a shirt with missing buttons Rena -- a can of interior latex and a paint brush Costumes:...

9. Baptism

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: What is the worth of Baptism? Summary: Two men are talking about whether to play golf on Sunday and one man says he is going to church for the baptism of his baby. The other man scoffs at his decision but reveals he doesn't have anything of worth in his life. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: A workplace Props: Two coffee cups Costumes: Work clothes Time: The present Cast: Don -- a yo...

10. Be About It

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The beatitudes -- they sound good -- blessed this and blessed that, but sometimes they sound like rules to follow -- and who can? Summary: A person wanting to make a complaint goes to the complaint department. The complaint concerns the person's church. The churchgoer thinks the beatitudes are rules and she doesn't feel she could live up to them. It is explained to her that they are things...

11. Before The Wedding

Matthew 13:44-46

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The kingdom of heaven is like the relationship between a father and daughter. It is a pearl of great price. But sometimes the pearl can be damaged. Summary: A bride desperately needs to tell her father something that will affect her marriage. The father is slow to hear. A parable. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The home of the bride Props: A wedding dress Costumes: Father -- formal s...

12. Blind No More

Mark 10:46-52

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Faith takes some doing on the part of the person. Summary: Bartimaeus tells his story. He was healed by Jesus and he is anxious to spread the good news about Jesus. A monologue. Playing Time: 5 minutes Setting: Your church Props: None Costumes: First century, beggar Time: The present Cast: Bartimaeus BARTIMAEUS: (ENTERS) So, what do you think? About me, I mean? What do you think? O...

13. By Thunder

Mark 1:14-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: What is it that makes people follow Jesus? Summary: Zebedee wonders why his sons are following Jesus. Playing Time: 3 1/2 minutes Setting: The home of Zebedee Props: None Costumes: Peasants of Jesus' Time Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Zebedee -- a businessman who owns a fishing business Miriamne -- his wife ZEBEDEE: (ENTERS) Miriamne, It's me. MIRIAMNE: (ENTERS, DRYING HER HANDS ON...

14. Cardio-sclerosis

Mark 6:45-56, John 6:1-15

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Many people's hearts are hardened. Jesus can cure the hardened heart, but only if the person wants it. Summary: Mr. Green has a problem. His heart is hardened and the doctor says he can fix the problem if Mr. Green wants to take the necessary steps, but he doesn't want to. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: A doctor's office Props: File and clipboard Costumes: Doctor -- white lab coat Mr...

15. Change

Mark 6:7-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: God will supply all our needs. Summary: Two disciples talk about the upcoming missions trip and how Jesus limits their dependence on things. Playing Time: 3 1/2 minutes Setting: Anywhere disciples meet Props: List Costumes: Contemporary, casual Time: Now Cast: Matthew -- a disciple Thaddeus -- another disciple MATTHEW: (ENTERS ALONG WITH THADDEUS) Did you prepare your missions suppo...

16. Charade Parables

Luke 6:37-42

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Jesus' Parables can speak to us -- even though we mess things up. Summary: A group of Christians are playing Parable charades but the person holding the Bible, which is referred to often by the person doing the charades, keeps closing the Bible and then opening it to another passage, so the parable becomes quite muddled. They still get some good from it. Playing Time: 8 minutes Setting: ...

17. Cost Analysis

Luke 6:27-36

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Jesus asks so much of us, but he gave so much for us. Summary: There is a special in the K-Mart cross department. Jesus is there offering crosses but the cost is very high. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: K-Mart Props: A portable cart with revolving blue light; crosses, underwear Costumes: Contemporary, casual; Jesus -- robe Time: The present Cast: Announce Jesus Madge -- a shopper ...

18. Creation

Psalm 148:1-14

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The majesty of God's creation. Summary: The creation story. Reader's theatre. Playing Time: 5 minutes Place: A neutral reading area Props: Black folders with scripts Costumes: Black Time: The time before time Cast: FIRST READER and SECOND READER FIRST: (ENTERS ALONG WITH SECOND READER) In the beginning God ... (READ SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH SECOND READER) SECOND: ... God created the heavens ...

19. David The Giant Killer

2 Samuel 16:15--17:29

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: King David, the ancestor of the Messiah, Jesus, trusted God. Can we? Summary: A fun look at the David and Goliath tale, told in an anachronistic, robust manner. Playing Time: 8 minutes Setting: The Holy Land Props: Chorus -- helmet, crown, pom poms, Jesse -- child's lunch box, Eliab -- rifle, Messenger -- telegram, Saul -- throne Costumes: Chorus -- choir robes, David -- football jersey, ...

20. Dealing with AIDS

Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Believers stumble too. How does a believer handle that? Summary: A husband and wife deal with the news that the husband is HIV positive. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Their home Props: None Costumes: Contemporary Time: The present Cast: Mary -- married a few years Eric -- her husband Mary: (fixing dinner as Eric enters) You're late. Eric: I know. Mary: Dinner's ready. We'll hav...

21. Demon Drop

Mark 1:21-28

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: There are evil forces at work trying to destroy all that is good and trying to destroy God's people as well. Summary: The Dark Lord is angry because a religious demon has failed, but the demon has a plan to trap the Holy One of Israel -- Jesus. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The throne room of the Dark Lord Props: Throne Costumes: Black hooded robes Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Da...

22. Demonized

Matthew 15:21-28

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Jesus has total control over the powers of darkness. Summary: A mother talks to a psychiatrist about her demonized daughter and how she was delivered. The psychiatrist won't accept the healing. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The office of Dr. Willis Props: A file folder A new book Costumes: Contemporary Time: The present Cast: Dr. Willis -- a psychiatrist Mrs. King Debbie -- her da...

23. Discipleship

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme\n What is the price of discipleship?\nSummary\n A father and mother question their son as to what he \nlearned in Sunday school. "Hate your father and mother," he \nreplies, and this unnerves them until they find out the real \nmeaning is -- love Jesus more than others. \nPlaying Time 3 1/2 minutes\nSetting A home\nProps Bible\nCostumes Contemporary, casual\nTime The present\nCast ROBBY -...

24. Divorce

Mark 10:13-16, Mark 10:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Divorce is a decision, just as love is a decision. Summary: A husband and wife are talking about the wife's decision to leave her husband for another man. The husband has also made a decision -- to love his wife and forgive her. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: At home Props: None Costumes: Contemporary Time: Now Cast: Husband Wife (HUSBAND AND WIFE ARE TALKING AS THEY ENTER) WIFE:...

25. Doubters All, Part I

John 10:22-42

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Believe in Jesus. Summary: Two professors, friends and roommates, walk to their classes together and discuss religion. One is a believer and one is not. They both have good arguments on their side. How will it turn out? The congregation will have to wait four Sundays to find out. This is the first of a four-part series. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: A college campus Props: Gerrie -- ...

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