Summary: The various parts of the body explain their functions. Can be used as a drama / conversation starter / study group presentation / or part of a worship service.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1N, 6M/F
Scripture: Based on 1 Corinthians 12: 12, 14, 26, 27

Summary: Isaac, chief steward in a Pharisee’s house where Jesus is invited to dine, is disturbed by the lack of etiquette displayed by Jesus.
Style: Drama.         Duration: 10min 
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Luke 14: 1, 7-14

Summary: Based on John 5. A sick man without much hope, until Jesus and his disciples turn up.
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min  
Actors: 1M

Summary: Loosely based on Exodus 3. Moses tells the police about a burning bush!
Style: Light-hearted.    Dur:  7min
Setting: Police station where the policeman answers the telephone.
Actors: 1M, 1M/F

Summary: Based on the book of Luke, an old shepherd relates the up and downs of his life. 
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min  
Actors: 1M

Summary: Sampson and Delilah seek marriage counseling
Style: Humour         Dur: 5-6min
Actors: 1M, 1F, 1M/F

Summary: What good is it to be God’s people if He does not protect you? A cross-section of people from Judah face the aftermath of the Babylonian invasion, including whether or not to obey the prophet Jeremiah and accept the offer of safety in Babylon. The play, in two acts, follows the lives of those who join an exiles caravan. 

Scripture: Selections from Jeremiah

Setting: Early 6th Century BC – Judah and the desert

Characters: total = 19
Adults: 8 men, 6 women, 2 either
Teen: 1 girl
Children: 1 girl, 1 boy

The script is offered free, but the author would welcome donations. His contact details are the foot of the script.

The script may be downloaded by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.

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Summary: Moses tells the police about a burning bush! (Loosely based on Exodus 3)
Style: Light-hearted.     Duration: 10min
Characters: 2 Actors, the police person can be a female or male

Summary: A monologue (based on Luke 10) of the teachings of Jesus about fear.
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M

Summary: A sketch about the meeting of two working men during the time of Jesus.
Style: Dramatic, with light touches.     Duration: 5min
Actors: 2M
Scripture: based on Mark 5:1-20

Note: The Herdsman, [H], needs to only follow and respond to the Pig herder [P,] who is relating a tale.

Summary: A drama in two acts, covering the rise and fall of Saul, the first King of Israel.
Style:  Dramatic.       Duration:  Full-length
Characters: 11+ male; 2+ female

A royalty payment may be requested for this script. A review copy of Act One can be obtained by clicking on the link at the foot of this page, and the author can be contacted at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Subject: A monologue by the woman at the well after meeting Jesus.
Style: Dramatic.            Duration: 3 minutes
Actors: 1F

Summary: A monologue (based on John 9) The scene is a roadside in palestine. Just an ordinary day until Jesus and his disciples turn up. |
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M

Summary:
After the death of Jesus a certain centurion may have written to another centurion, whose servant had been healed by Jesus and this is what he may have said.
Style: Dramatic.           Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M

Summary: The story of Noah and the Ark, with a slight country & western feel.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 45min (approx)
Actors: 1VO, 3M, 2F, 1C, +V

The full script can be downloaded free of charge by clicking on the link below.

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Summary: An Easter themed drama that takes place in Bethany, focusing on the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. The story begins shortly after Lazarus is raised, right up to Jesus’s death.  It is a time of great ferment, passion and danger.  Lazarus, Martha and Mary are caught up in the events of Jesus’s passion and reflect varying attitudes of his followers.

Style: Dramatic.     Duration:  Approx 60min
Actors: 10M, 2F, +V

This script may be downloaded free of charge by clicking on the link below.

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Summary: The Biblical story of Ruth, but set in modern times.

Style: Dramatic. Duration: 15-20min

Actors: 5M, 5F

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Summary: The Samaritan woman met by Jesus at the well tells her story.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 4min
Actors: 1F

Summary: A play taken from the events of John 13: Jesus stating Judas will betray him, then predicting Peter will deny him. 
Style: Dramatic.     Duration: About 13 minutes long but can be done in 3 sections if needed.
Actors: 6 characters (5M and F). Another 8 people can be used from the audience on the day.

Summary: A re-enactment of the letter to Philemon, written by the apostle Paul.
Style: Dramatic (with light touches).   Duration: 12min
Actors: 1N, 3M (+ audience volunteers)
Key words: reconciliation, forgiveness, philemon, onesimus, paul, letter writing, prison, slave

Summary: A drama of the parable of the workers in the vineyard from  Matthew 20 vs 1-16.
Style: Dramatic.     Duration: 8min
Actors: 8-9M/F

Summary: A full-length musical in two Acts tracing the life of John the Baptist, the man Jesus called the greatest prophet up to his time, the man chosen by God to announce the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. From his miraculous birth to his untimely death at the hands of King Herod, John’s life was one of drama, in which he was not afraid to confront the religious authorities of his day while proclaiming the coming Kingdom of God. This powerful musical had its premiere in an eight-night run at Orewa, Auckland, New Zealand in October 2015. Inspiration for the script came from the book "The Prisoner in The Third Cell" by Gene Edwards.
Style: Drama, intense at times.   Duration:  2 hours (approx.)      
Cast: A large cast, but many parts can be doubled. In the original production a cast of 33 fulfilled all parts

Act One may be downloaded for evaluation purposes by clicking on the link below.

The full script, plus music, backing tracks, etc -- as well as a video of the premiere performance -- may be obtained by contacting John McNeil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A video of the original performance of this play is available on YouTube:
Act One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYEG1nwOQ5c
Act Two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4gIBDSjCtk

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Summary: Peter tells the story of his journey with Christ. It concludes with a challenging encounter with Jesus.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration 10min
Actors: 1M

Summary: A monologue looking at the feeding of the 5000 men plus women & children, but from the perspective of the boy who gave up his packed lunch, now an old man in a wheelchair. He is handed a loaf of bread that takes him back to the exciting day when Jesus performed the amazing miracle.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M

Summary: Zacchaeus, the reformed tax collector, tells his story. (Author's note: This is quite a long story, taking about 25-30 minutes to narrate. It could be split into four parts as I have suggested, but if the narrator can add ample expression then I do not think this is essential.)
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 25-30min
Scripture: Luke 19
Actors: 1M

Summary: The story of God's redeeming plan told in allegory. Deceived by Dark Man, the princess loses her position and freedom. The prince comes to save her, losing his life, but she chooses to remain in darkness. The audience joins their lights with the cast to reach her. Most of the lines are read by a narrator or 3 messengers.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: approx. 15min
Actors: 1F, 2M, 7M/F
Scripture reference: Genesis 1, John 1, 8, Matthew 5, Isaiah

Summary: Tamar runs away into her room to pray to God after Amnon uses her. She is confused and looking for answers.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 3min.
Scripture: Based on 2 Samuel 13
Actors: 1F

Summary: Mother putting her son to bed talks to him about Jesus.
Style: Drama with light touches.  Duration: 8min.
Scripture: Based on John 14:12
Actors: 1F, 1C

Summary: The parable of the wise man and the foolish man, who built their houses on rock and sand respectively. As told by Jesus.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 7min
Actors: 3M

Summary: A play in two acts. Ten lepers - outcasts - meet at a layby well away from any village. Some have heard of the miraculous deeds of Jesus of Nazareth and wonder whether he can heal them -- others are sceptical. The miracles of Jesus are confirmed by women relatives of some of the men who have brought them food and drink. At the request of the men, Jesus visits and heals them, but only one - a Samaritan foreigner - returns to give thanks to Jesus.

Style: Dramatic, with some light moments.   Duration: 1hour 40min
Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19
Actors: 11M, 4F

The full script of this play may be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

 © Carol Hurn. All rights reserved.

This script may be used free of charge, on the condition that copies are not sold for profit in any medium, nor any entrance fee charged to a performance. In exchange, the author would appreciate being notified of any occasion the play is used in public performance. She may be contacted at: 9, St Andrew's Close, Leigh, Nr Sherborne, Dorset. UK.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Summary: A dramatic poem which is an allegory on John 1:1-12. It is particularly suitable - but not exclusively so - for Easter. "The Writer" was originally presented as a dance-drama, with a Narrator, Dancers, and music compiled for the performance. A copy of the poem narrated by the author with music accompaniment can be viewed on YouTube, https://youtu.be/3d01Jaf1OjQ

Bible Reference: "The Writer" is based on John 1:1-12, which could be read before the performance.

Summary: This concerns the aftermath of Abraham entering the covenant with the Lord as in GENESIS 22.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 12min.
Actors: 3M

Summary: A rap based on the parable told by Jesus of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration:  5min.
Scripture: Luke 18: 9-14
Actors: 2M, 1M/F

Summary: A potter with a wheel and a lump of clay compares what he/she is doing with God's shaping of us. Author's note: I used it with a real potter at the wheel, and separate off-stage voice. I’ve also used it with a group of mentally challenged adults, each of whom had a piece of clay to work and at the end of worship all the pieces were offered up and displayed during coffee time. It could also work with a potter who had the text memorized.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9
Actors: 1M/F

Summary: A wrestling commentator narrates the contest between Jacob and the angel. Setting: imagined professional wrestling match. No actors needed. No props. Just a narrator. Could be altered to include a play-by-play and color commentator. What the heck, you could even bring in wrestlers!
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Genesis 32: 22-31
Actors: 1N

Summary: A monologue (with characterization ideas borrowed from F. Beuchner).
Style: Dramatic.      Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M

Summary: Zebedee, the father of the disciples James and John, reflects on the changes that have occurred since Jesus came into their lives.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 10min
Scripture: Matthew 4: 12-23
Actors: 1M

Summary: A monologue, in which Nicodemus reflects on his encounters with Jesus, and the effect they had on him.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 10min
Scripture: John 3: 1-17
Actors: 1M

Summary: A dramatic monologue by Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross. Used as one of a number of ‘character parts’ for a Good Friday service.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration:  8min
Actors: 1F

Summary: This drama asks us whether we are ready for our Lord's return to earth. The setting is television's 'The Weakest Link'. Each character has a formica board with an easy wipe pen. The master, dressed like Anne Robinson, poses the questions.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 10min
Scripture: Mark 13. 24-37
Actors: 1M, 7M/F, 1N

Summary: A monologue of the parable of the laborers in the vineyard.
Style: Dramatic, with light touches.    Duration: 10min.
Scripture: Matthew 20: 1-16
Actors: 1M

Summary: A monologue by Nathan, the prophet who confronted King David over his adultery with Bathsheba.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11: 16-12:13a
Actors: 1M

Summary: In this monologue, the father of the two sons in the famous parable speaks.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration:12min
Scripture: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Actors: 1M

Summary: In this dramatic monologue, Jeremiah asks why suffering is constant in the world, and attempts to point the way to an answer.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 12min
Scripture: Jeremiah 8: 18 – 19:1
Actors: 1M

Summary: Abraham’s monologue as he approaches the time he has to sacrifice Isaac. Could be done with the God-voice offstage.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Genesis 22: 1-14
Actors: 1M, 1VO

Summary: A conversation between the woman healed of bleeding, and the leader of the synagogue whose daughter was brought back to life by Jesus. Some years after the event.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scripture: Matthew 9: 18-26
Actors: 1F, 1M

Summary: A dialogue between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness.
Style: Dramatic, with touches of “black” humour.    Duration: 12min
Scripture: Luke 4: 1-13, or any “Wilderness temptation” passage
Actors: 2M, although the character of Satan could be female.

Summary: A monologue featuring the Woman at the well.
Style:  Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scripture: John 4: 5-42
Actors: 1F

Summary: A conversation between Abraham and God, over His plans, and the covenant He wants to make.
Style: Dramatic, with light touches.   Duration: 15min.
Scripture: Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18
Actors: 1M, 1VO

Summary: When two servants are ordered by their master to invite people to a banquet, they are surprised at the results. Suitable for Thanksgiving.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min.
Scripture: Luke 14: 15-24
Actors: 2M, 3F

Summary: A dramatic monologue based on the Transfiguration story.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scriptures: Mark 9:2-8 / Luke 9: 28-36
Actors: 1M

Summary: A dramatic monologue on the theme of ministry.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Mark 10: 46-52

Summary: John the Baptist in a monologue tells the story of Jesus' baptism.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17

Summary: Based on a TV game show, similar to "Have I Got News For You", panellists consider the miracles of Jesus.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration: 12min.
Actors: 7M/F

Summary: The Widow of Nain tells how Jesus brought her dead son back to life.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 2min.
Actors: 1F
Scripture: Luke 7

Summary:  On the night Peter is released from prison, as the church gathers to pray, the women in Mary’s kitchen discuss how hard it is to be a mother, especially as the church is persecuted. 
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 27min.
Scripture: Acts 12
Actors: 7F

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Summary: A skit with choral reading, in which the Widow of Nain tells how Jesus brought her son back from the dead.
Style:  Dramatic.    Duration: 6-7min
Scriptures: Based on Luke 7, Job 6, Job 14, Psalm 146:5 & 9, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 62:5-6, Deuteronomy 10:17-18.
Actors:  1F, 2M, + Chorus

Summary:  A series of 12 monologues by women in the Bible considering the decisions they made. Salome, Delilah, Sapphira, Eve, Job's wife, Sarah, Queen Esther, Bathsheba, the Hebrew midwives Puah and Shiprah, Rahab the prostitute and Ruth ask themselves "What if....", or regretfully look back with "If only I had ...” These are tied together with Joel 3:14 (Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.)  
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: Approximately 20 minutes.
Actors: 12F (doubling and tripling possible).

Summary: Monologues and dialogues highlighting the mothers in the genealogy of Christ and how nothing is impossible with God - not widowhood, barrenness or foreign status.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: Approximately 20min.
Actors: Roles for up to 25 female and male and characters, doubling and tripling possible.

To read the full script, click on the link below.

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Summary: A light-hearted version of the classic story.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration:  15-20min.
Actors: 6M/F, 1+F

Summary: A dramatic presentation of the Parable of the Sower.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 6min
Actors: 1N, 4M/F, +C
Scripture: Luke 8:5-9

Summary: An attempt to show the tug of war which goes on inside as we wrestle with decision making.  In this case the prodigal son is trying to decide whether to go home or not.
Style: Dramatic.  Duration: 5min
Actors: 1N, 2M, 2VO
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Summary: This script was written for a Saints Day Ecumenical service and was designed to illustrate the fact that the men and women who brought the gospel to us were ordinary people just like us.  Characters come up the aisle and knock at the entrance to the chancel where the “party” is taking place.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 6min
Actors: 7M, 2F, 2M/F

Summary: This was developed for a monthly teenagers‟ drama group consisting of mostly non-church background kids. The challenge was to write a piece for keen young people whose knowledge of the scriptures and of the gospel was very hazy as well as in one case having literacy problems.  In the event they pulled it off.  The basic thought was the witness of real characters from the Bible who actually physically touched the Lord.  It is important to work out some appropriate actions if this is not to become too static.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 10min
Actors: 4M, 4F, 2M/F, +V (non-speaking)

Summary: An attempt to give a slightly different slant on a very well-known Biblical account.  The underlying theme is that some things are worth being extravagant about.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Actors: 2M
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Summary: Another take on the miracle at Cana.  Sometimes we tend to forget, it was alcohol that Jesus made - he didn’t turn water into tea.  The sketch is meant to be funny but also to provoke thought.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 8min
Actors: 2M

Summary: The news bulletin format is a brilliant way to put across Bible accounts in church and schools without the need to embellish them too much.  The events of Pentecost are dramatic in themselves but using this format serves to highlight the effect that the wonderful events of Acts 2 must have had on the community in Jerusalem.
Style: Dramatic/light   Duration: 8min
Actors: 3M/F, 1M

Summary: Jesus pointed out by using the analogy of birds and lilies the futility of worrying about material things.  This sketch builds on the same picture in a humorous way.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration: 7min
Actors: 3M/F

Summary: A monologue from the leper healed by Jesus.
Style: Dramatic.  Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Mark 1: 40-45

Summary: Isaac, chief steward in a Pharisee’s house where Jesus is invited to dine, is disturbed by the lack of etiquette displayed by Jesus. A dramatic monologue.
Style: Dramatic.  Duration:  10min
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Luke 14: 1, 7-14

Summary: Period piece. King David interacts with the audience as he ponders his past and the battle he is about to face. This is very similar to  The Young Shepherd. They can be used in sequence. Purpose: Sets-up a discussion or sermon about David. As a stand-alone, it addresses finding peace in times of anxiety. Key words: David • Battles • Shepherd• Psalms • Comfort • Peace
Style: Dramatic.  Duration:  12min
Actors: 1M

Summary: Period piece. The boy David interacts with the audience as he ponders what's going on around him. Complements, or contrasts, the monologue,The Old Shepherd. These two sketches can be used in sequence. Purpose: Sets-up a discussion or sermon about David. As a stand-alone, it addresses finding peace in times of anxiety. Key words: David • Shepherd • Psalms • Comfort • Peace
Style: Dramatic.  Duration: 6min
Actors: 1M

Summary: A short one-person monologue, in which Martha tells about the death and resurrection of her brother Lazarus.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 4min
Actors: 1F 

Summary: Humorous and touching rendering of the story of Adam and Eve from creation to Eve's death. From the perspective of their individual "diaries." Purpose: To put some contemporary issues about families and couples into a different context for evaluation and consideration. Key words: Adam • Eve • Love • Family • Marriage • Couples • Growing Old • Garden of Eden • Serpent • Temptations • Death
Style: Light-hearted/dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Actors: 1M, 1F

Summary: Peter is trying to catch another fish with a coin in its mouth, but this time with wrong motives.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration: 7min
Scripture: Matthew 17 vs 24 – 27
Actors: 2M

Summary: A sketch retelling the story of Jonah from the perspective of a modern newsroom.
Style: Dramatic/light.   Duration: 10min (in two parts)
Actors: 1M, 3M/F

Summary: A sketch in 2 parts exploring issues of healing through the story of Naaman.
Style: Dramatic/light.    Duration: 10min (in two parts).
Actors: 4M, 2F, 2M/F
Scripture: based around 2 Kings 5.

Summary: A sketch illustrating the change that came over Zaccheus when he met Jesus.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 10min (in two parts)
Actors: 2M
Scripture: based around Luke 19: 1-10

Summary: A sketch performed in 3 parts to explore the resurrection.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration: (designed to be integrated into a normal service)
Actors: 5M, 1M/F
Scripture: based around John 21: 1 - 8

Summary: This is the story of Samuel choosing one of Jesse's sons to be the next King after King Saul. God made it clear through Samuel that he looks upon the heart while man looks on the outward appearance.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration:  12min
Actors: 10M, 1M/F

Summary: A Narrator struggles to tell to the story of creation to two easily distracted listeners.
Style:  Light-hearted.   Duration: 8min
Actors: 3M/F

Summary: In a harried household, a stressed mother's two daughters experience a miracle.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 7min
Actors: 3F
Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Summary: The story of the transfiguration of Jesus, seen through the eyes of the disciples.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration:  10min

Scripture: Luke 9: 28-34, Mark 9: 2-10
Actors: 6M, 1M/F, 1VO

Summary: The story of Paul and Silas's encounter with the fortune-telling slave girl, done as a Western.
Style: Light-hearted  Duration: 8min
Actors: 6M, 1F

Summary: After Jesus:’ baptism the Holy Spirit leads him out into the desert, where he spends 40 days and 40 nights with his Father preparing for his ministry. At the end of that time, the Bible says, he was hungry (no kidding!). The Devil appears, wanting to stick his oar in.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration:  6min
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
Actors: 2M

Summary:  The Master of Ceremonies is in big trouble when he runs out of wine at a Cana wedding.
Style: Light-hearted.   Duration:  10min
Actors: 3M
Scripture: John 2 v 1-11

Summary: The blind man, Bartimaeus, is healed by Jesus.
Style: Drama.  Duration: 8min
Scripture: Mark 10 vs 46 - 52
Actors: 4M, 2-3M/F.

Summary:  A faithful retelling of the Biblical account of Ruth and Naomi.  It is clearly be set in the period, but there are self-conscious and unashamed anachronisms in the set and in the script.  This will help remind the audience that the ideas and themes of the story are still relevant today (family ties, loyalty, love and loss, displacement, attitudes towards immigrants, faith and hope).
The leitmotiv of music and songs runs through the play.  This comes across clearly in both the prologue and epilogue with passing references in the script itself.  The original production included a song by Malcolm Guite specially written for the play.  Verses were played at key moments between certain scenes, reinforcing the themes, and a couple of them were even sung by Naomi herself.
I haven't included the song here, but I am sure that if anyone else wanted to use the script, Malcolm would be pleased to provide the music and song, too.

Style: Dramatic.  Duration: 60min

Actors: 6+F, 6+M

Summary: Jimmy is a young man who feels pretty sorry for himself because he has a broken leg, cannot play in the grand final with his footy team, lost his job, lost his chance with the girl of his dreams and has no electricity.  Not wanting to think about his woes, he picks up a Bible and is visited by a string of characters who speak straight into his situation.
Style: Drama.   Duration: 12min
Actors: 4M, 3F

(or, ‘Yes Sir, that’s my baby!’)
Summary; This sketch was performed as part of a family service, to illustrate selfishness. I enjoyed myself thinking up the insults the two women heap upon each other. ‘You cross-eyed camel’!  ‘There’s just two things I hate about you – your face’ etc, etc. I’m sure you’ll have fun thinking of some more!  Keywords: Selfishness.
Style: Drama  Duration:  8min
Actors: 2F, 1M, 1M/F

Summary:    2 sphinxes discuss the story of Joseph.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 6min
Actors: 2M/F
Scripture reference:    Genesis 45-47

Summary:    2 cats witness the attempted seduction of Joseph by Potiphar’s wife.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration:  6min

Actors: 2M/F, 1F, 1M
Scripture reference:    Genesis 39

Summary:    This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph.  2 donkeys witness the planting of Joseph’s favourite cup in Benjamin’s sack.
Style:  Light-hearted.  Duration: 5min
Scripture reference:  Genesis 44
Actors: 1M, 3M/F

Summary: This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph.  2 cows discover they are part of Pharoah’s dream as Joseph explains what it means.
Style: light-hearted.   Duration: 5min 
Actors: 2m, 1F
Scripture reference:  Genesis 41

Summary: A series of incidents from Jesus’ life are transposed to present time in a local place and are observed by children. These kids don’t really understand what is happening but are attracted to this mystery man. They don’t see Jesus’ death and wonder what’s happened to him, waiting to see him again.
Style:  Dramatic.   Duration:  10min
Actors: Narrator + Children

Summary:    This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph.  Two sheep are talking about Joseph and his dreams and how his brothers are jealous of him.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 8min
Scripture:     Genesis 37
Actors:    1F, 4+M

Summary: A modern day parable showing the love and acceptance of God as Father.
Style: Dramatic.  Duration: 12min
Scripture: Luke 15:11-52
Actors: 4-5M

Summary: Balaam and Jonah discuss the trials of not following the Lord's will. A light-hearted conversation best played slightly cartoonish. It is especially important to get an amusing person to do the donkey parts. The braying gives it that extra punch.
Style; Light-hearted.  Duration: 10min
Actors: 2M, 1M/F
Scripture: Numbers 22-24. The book of Jonah.
Setting: Living room. Coffee shop type atmosphere.

Summary: This sketch was written to be performed at a wedding reception of some friends, so some of the jokes are specific to them. It is however an idea that can be adapted for your own use. Other brides could be revisited and learnt from!  Keywords: Wedding, marriage
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 7min
Actors: 2F

Summary: A testimony to the power and faithfulness of God, based on the old testament book of Judith. The action takes place in the small mountain city of Bethulia and on the plains below the city where the mighty army of King Nebuchadnezzer and general Holofernes is prepared to attack Bethulia. The play depicts  how God  saves the  weak and gives the humble victory over the proud and mighty. 
Style: Dramatic (some violence). 
Duration: 60min?
Characters: 7M, 2F, 3M/F

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Summary: An alternative take on the Parable of the Tenants – in the style of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Keywords: parable, vineyard, tenants
Style: Lighthearted.  Duration: 6min
Actors: 1M, 2M/F
Scripture reference: Matt 21:33-46

Summary: A humorous take on the feeding of the 5000 as seen through the eyes of a disgruntled burger vendor. Keywords: Miracles, feeding of the 5000.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M
Scripture reference: Matt 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13

Summary: A reflection on the promises made to Abraham prior to the birth of Isaac. A contrast is made between Abraham’s quiet, determined faith and Sarah’s more pragmatic, cynical take on things. Keywords: Faith, patience.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1M, 1F

Summary: The story of David and Goliath from a modern perspective of sibling rivalry. Key words : David, Goliath, rivalry.
Style: Humorous.  Duration:  10min
Actors: 2M, 1VO
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17

Summary: A play consisting of a number of skits from the Book of Matthew, structured to show that Jesus is real and that HE IS ALIVE! Done in a fast paced style that appeals to teens and adults. Ideal for video and venues outside the church (no sets, props or costumes). An actor's delight to perform. Keywords: Salvation, Evangelism.
Style: Drama.   Duration: 20 mins.
Characters: 3 M/F.

Summary: Moses was considered to be THE great leader of the Children of Israel; but underneath it all, he was just an ordinary person like you or me, with ordinary fears and trepidation. ‘But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things – and the things that are not – to nullify the things that are, so that no-one may boast…’ Keywords:  Moses,  mission,  faith,  burning bush.
Scriptures: Exodus 2:23-4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:20
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M, 1VO

Summary: What happens to Adam and Eve in their old age? How do they view the events of so long ago? Keywords: Fall, Garden, Eden.
Style:  Lighthearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 2M, 2F, 1M/F
Scripture : Genesis 1-2.