Compassion Themed Items
Good Samaritans [Script]
Good Samaritans
While on a long road trip, Bob and Harry stop to stretch their legs and see the scenery. But what they see isn’t what they would expect.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 2-3 minutes
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An Angel’s Thanksgiving [Script]
An Angel’s Thanksgiving
An Angel has just spent Thanksgiving with a kind family and is reporting back to God his observations of the evening.
Characters: 3
Genre: Comedy
Length: 3-4 minutes
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Hypocrite [Script]
Hypocrite
Two girls are talking about how hypocritical people in their youth group are while demonstrating the “fine art” of gossip and hypocrisy for themselves.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 6-8 minutes
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Ugly Christmas Sweaters [Script]
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The Christmas season is the one time out of the year that we see the world a little differently. But what if we changed our hearts and minds to have the Christmas spirit all year long?
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 1-2 minutes
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Observing the Natives [Script]
Observing the Natives
Two different groups from church are meeting and being observed by a Crocodile Hunter character. One has the right idea about a small group’s purpose and the other can’t seem to get past the ritual of organization.
Characters: 10
Genre: Comedy
Length: 4-6 minutes
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Fully Human, Fully God [Video]
Fully Human, Fully God
The Skit Guys illustrate three scenes from Jesus’ life as they demonstrate that Jesus was 100% man and 100% God.
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Are We His Neighbors? [Script]
Are We His Neighbors?
A typical “Christian” family passes by 3 scenarios where they could display love to their neighbors, before finding themselves stranded motorists assisted by an unlikely “Good Samaritan.”
Characters: 4
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-4 minutes
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The Father’s Love [Script]
The Father’s Love
A Reader’s Theatre about God’s love and acceptance as a Father who pursued His people.
Characters: 3
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
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Maggie Goes To Church [Script]
Maggie Goes To Church
An unloved woman with a messy background who wants nothing more than to find worth is surprised to discover it at her new church.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 7-9 minutes
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James 2 [Script]
James 2
Here is a simple, but effective recitation of chapter 2 in the book of James about how we’re supposed to show mercy.
Characters: 3
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-5 minutes
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Grace, We Just Don’t Get It [Script]
Grace, We Just Don’t Get It
God’s grace is a free gift that we can’t seem to grasp on a daily basis. We know we don’t deserve the blessings God gives us, yet he delights in continuing to bless us despite our shortcomings and willful disobedience.
Characters: 2
Genre: Dramedy
Length: 10 minutes
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From Each Other [Script]
From Each Other
Over the course of fifteen years, a woman in America and a man in Equador share their prayers in a diary. Through their writings we discover that God’s plan in the world is much larger than anything we could imagine.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 7-9 minutes
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Grace, We Just Don’t Get It (NYWC Version) [Video]
Grace, We Just Don’t Get It (NYWC Version)
Billy, a confused and slightly neurotic 4 yr-old; Sheldon, a high schooler with trust issues; and Peter, the disciple of Jesus help to illustrate God’s amazing grace. No matter what we do there is nothing that can separate us from God’s love. Filmed at the National Youth Workers Convention, this is a new and updated version.
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The Dance [Script]
The Dance
The dilemma of a popular young boy to act as Jesus would at “The Dance.”
Characters: 5
Genre: Drama
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What’s Their Story? [Script]
What’s Their Story?
A humorous look at how judging others only avoids the “real story.”
Characters: 10
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-7 minutes
Themes:
It Does Matter [Script]
It Does Matter
A teenage girl reaches out to an unpopular boy and teaches us a great lesson about love and life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
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Who Cares? [Script]
Who Cares?
We walk by them everyday. They sit alone in church everySunday. We chat with them on break time at work. Everywhere, everyday people are hurting and crying out for someone to listen.
Characters: 8
Genre: Drama
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Nobody Calls Them Baby [Script]
Nobody Calls Them Baby
Meet four people who desperately need Jesus. Who will reach them?
Characters: 5
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
I Don’t Fit In [Script]
I Don’t Fit In
Do you and your friends make it easy for people to feel loved by you and by God, or do you make it feel difficult? Because when you lose a teen from your group, you’re not just losing a person – you could be losing a soul.
Characters: 8
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
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Grace, We Just Don’t Get It [Video]
Grace, We Just Don’t Get It
Billy, a confused 5-year-old Sunday Schooler and the mullet sporting “Nighttrain” help to illustrate God’s “aww-sum” grace. Wrapping up nicely with Jesus and Peter in a conversation on how He says your name…that’s Grace!
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Do You See What I See? [Script]
Do You See What I See?
We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This skit brings this idea to life by showing the power of God through a blind man.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
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Larry the Liar - Youth Version [Script]
Larry the Liar - Youth Version
Larry’s an alcoholic… Buzz! An over-eater… Buzz! Okay, he’s a liar. With the help of a heavenly buzzer, Larry tells of a time when God used a Christ follower to really impact his life.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-6 minutes
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Fully Human, Fully God [Script]
Fully Human, Fully God
Have you ever really thought about Jesus being fully God and fully human? This skit highlights the divinity and the humanity of Jesus by showing several moments from the Gospels.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
Themes:
Good Samaritans [Script]
Good Samaritans
While on a long road trip, Bob and Harry stop to stretch their legs and see the scenery. But what they see isn’t what they would expect.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 2-3 minutes
Themes:
An Angel’s Thanksgiving [Script]
An Angel’s Thanksgiving
An Angel has just spent Thanksgiving with a kind family and is reporting back to God his observations of the evening.
Characters: 3
Genre: Comedy
Length: 3-4 minutes
Themes:
Hypocrite [Script]
Hypocrite
Two girls are talking about how hypocritical people in their youth group are while demonstrating the “fine art” of gossip and hypocrisy for themselves.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 6-8 minutes
Themes:
Ugly Christmas Sweaters [Script]
Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The Christmas season is the one time out of the year that we see the world a little differently. But what if we changed our hearts and minds to have the Christmas spirit all year long?
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 1-2 minutes
Themes:
Observing the Natives [Script]
Observing the Natives
Two different groups from church are meeting and being observed by a Crocodile Hunter character. One has the right idea about a small group’s purpose and the other can’t seem to get past the ritual of organization.
Characters: 10
Genre: Comedy
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Are We His Neighbors? [Script]
Are We His Neighbors?
A typical “Christian” family passes by 3 scenarios where they could display love to their neighbors, before finding themselves stranded motorists assisted by an unlikely “Good Samaritan.”
Characters: 4
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-4 minutes
Themes:
The Father’s Love [Script]
The Father’s Love
A Reader’s Theatre about God’s love and acceptance as a Father who pursued His people.
Characters: 3
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Maggie Goes To Church [Script]
Maggie Goes To Church
An unloved woman with a messy background who wants nothing more than to find worth is surprised to discover it at her new church.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 7-9 minutes
Themes:
James 2 [Script]
James 2
Here is a simple, but effective recitation of chapter 2 in the book of James about how we’re supposed to show mercy.
Characters: 3
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-5 minutes
Themes:
Grace, We Just Don’t Get It [Script]
Grace, We Just Don’t Get It
God’s grace is a free gift that we can’t seem to grasp on a daily basis. We know we don’t deserve the blessings God gives us, yet he delights in continuing to bless us despite our shortcomings and willful disobedience.
Characters: 2
Genre: Dramedy
Length: 10 minutes
Themes:
From Each Other [Script]
From Each Other
Over the course of fifteen years, a woman in America and a man in Equador share their prayers in a diary. Through their writings we discover that God’s plan in the world is much larger than anything we could imagine.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 7-9 minutes
Themes:
The Dance [Script]
The Dance
The dilemma of a popular young boy to act as Jesus would at “The Dance.”
Characters: 5
Genre: Drama
Themes:
What’s Their Story? [Script]
What’s Their Story?
A humorous look at how judging others only avoids the “real story.”
Characters: 10
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-7 minutes
Themes:
It Does Matter [Script]
It Does Matter
A teenage girl reaches out to an unpopular boy and teaches us a great lesson about love and life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
Themes:
Who Cares? [Script]
Who Cares?
We walk by them everyday. They sit alone in church everySunday. We chat with them on break time at work. Everywhere, everyday people are hurting and crying out for someone to listen.
Characters: 8
Genre: Drama
Themes:
Nobody Calls Them Baby [Script]
Nobody Calls Them Baby
Meet four people who desperately need Jesus. Who will reach them?
Characters: 5
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
I Don’t Fit In [Script]
I Don’t Fit In
Do you and your friends make it easy for people to feel loved by you and by God, or do you make it feel difficult? Because when you lose a teen from your group, you’re not just losing a person – you could be losing a soul.
Characters: 8
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
Themes:
Do You See What I See? [Script]
Do You See What I See?
We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This skit brings this idea to life by showing the power of God through a blind man.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Larry the Liar - Youth Version [Script]
Larry the Liar - Youth Version
Larry’s an alcoholic… Buzz! An over-eater… Buzz! Okay, he’s a liar. With the help of a heavenly buzzer, Larry tells of a time when God used a Christ follower to really impact his life.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-6 minutes
Themes:
Fully Human, Fully God [Script]
Fully Human, Fully God
Have you ever really thought about Jesus being fully God and fully human? This skit highlights the divinity and the humanity of Jesus by showing several moments from the Gospels.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
Themes: