Mercy 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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Want Some Wings? [Script]
Want Some Wings?
An angel tries to convince Bob that they should make a trade: the angel’s wings for Bob’s God-given grace. But Bob realizes how much he takes God’s grace for granted and decides he really wants to hold on to it.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 2-3 minutes
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Mercy: Husband and Wife [Video]
Mercy: Husband and Wife
A husband and wife discover the pain of giving and receiving mercy after an affair.
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Mercy: Two Friends [Video]
Mercy: Two Friends
Two best friends discover the pain of giving and receiving mercy after an affair.
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Mercy: Husband and Wife [Script]
Mercy: Husband and Wife
Samuel and Madison discover the pain of giving and receiving mercy.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
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A Christmas Do-Over [Script]
A Christmas Do-Over
Dan wants to make up for the mistakes he’s made in the past year and thinks having a “perfect” Christmas for his family is the key…until he meets Joe, “The Toy Man.”
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
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Moses and the Plague Factory [Script]
Moses and the Plague Factory
A comedic telling of the story of Moses and the Plagues.
Characters: 6
Genre: Comedy
Length: 5-6 minutes
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The Birdcage [Video]
The Birdcage
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” This skit is a classic and moving illustration of God’s love for mankind.
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Joseph [Script]
Joseph
Joseph was his father’s favorite and his brothers resented him for it. But God had big plans for this little brother.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
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Joseph [Video]
Joseph
Watch as The Skit Guys tell the story of Joseph and his multi-colored coat, and how he was used by God to demonstrate His mercy and forgiveness.
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The Prodigal [Script]
The Prodigal
Through the eyes of both father and son, one of the most powerful of Jesus’ parables comes to life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 10 minutes
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The Prodigal [Video]
The Prodigal
A son takes his inheritance and leaves his home and loving father only to discover that his idea of freedom isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Watch this retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son.
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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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The Transformation of a Roman Centurion [Script]
The Transformation of a Roman Centurion
Many of us feel cemented into our lives and lifestyles by our histories or habits. We mistakenly feel unworthy of God’s grace and we spend our time trying to find our place among life’s consolation prizes. But if a Roman Centurion can realize the renewing gift of Christ’s salvation, how can we not?
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 5 minutes
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Merry Christmas, Grace [Script]
Merry Christmas, Grace
A busy wife and mom gets a reality check during the holidays when God
suddenly sends a very special new friend into her life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-5 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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Caught [Script]
Caught
A woman realizes that she has something she’s rarely had in her life- forgiveness.
Characters: 1 Female
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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A Father’s Conversation with the Father [Script]
A Father’s Conversation with the Father
A father talks to his Heavenly Father about what it takes to be a great husband and dad.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 2-3 minutes
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Paul [Script]
Paul
Here is a look at the life and times of one of the most famous people in the Bible, Paul. This is an informative look at who Paul was and what his life meant.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 6`
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The Birdcage [Script]
The Birdcage
The Bird Cage is a metaphor to humanity’s imprisonment and Jesus’ redemption plan that sets us free. Skit starts out as a young boy and a man talk about wild birds in a birdcage to the ultimate encounter of Jesus and Satan looking at mankind in the cage.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-7 minutes
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God Doesn’t Like Me [Script]
God Doesn’t Like Me
It’s so easy to think that because we have hard times in our life that God doesn’t like us, that He just sits up in the heavens and merely tolerates us, when all along He’s absolutely crazy about us.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-5 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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Time Out [Script]
Time Out
This skit illustrates that when we do stupid things it would be great to have someone call a do-over for us, however that’s not possible, so we must play on in God’s mercy.
Characters: 11
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
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No Strings [Script]
No Strings
A man, speaking directly to the audience, tells how Jesus delivered him from Demons. This is a retelling of the story from the Gospels.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
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Beyond Justice [Script]
Beyond Justice
A husband comes home to discover his wife, who has had an affair, about to leave. He challenges her to stay, to receive his forgiveness and love.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 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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Peter [Script]
Peter
The Apostle Peter recounts the events of Good Friday, Easter morning, and the days that followed, and realizes that the Savior he betrayed forgives him completely.
Characters: 1
Genre: Comedy
Length: 6-8 minutes
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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:
Want Some Wings? [Script]
Want Some Wings?
An angel tries to convince Bob that they should make a trade: the angel’s wings for Bob’s God-given grace. But Bob realizes how much he takes God’s grace for granted and decides he really wants to hold on to it.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 2-3 minutes
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Mercy: Husband and Wife [Script]
Mercy: Husband and Wife
Samuel and Madison discover the pain of giving and receiving mercy.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 6-8 minutes
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A Christmas Do-Over [Script]
A Christmas Do-Over
Dan wants to make up for the mistakes he’s made in the past year and thinks having a “perfect” Christmas for his family is the key…until he meets Joe, “The Toy Man.”
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Moses and the Plague Factory [Script]
Moses and the Plague Factory
A comedic telling of the story of Moses and the Plagues.
Characters: 6
Genre: Comedy
Length: 5-6 minutes
Themes:
Joseph [Script]
Joseph
Joseph was his father’s favorite and his brothers resented him for it. But God had big plans for this little brother.
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
Themes:
The Prodigal [Script]
The Prodigal
Through the eyes of both father and son, one of the most powerful of Jesus’ parables comes to life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 10 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:
The Transformation of a Roman Centurion [Script]
The Transformation of a Roman Centurion
Many of us feel cemented into our lives and lifestyles by our histories or habits. We mistakenly feel unworthy of God’s grace and we spend our time trying to find our place among life’s consolation prizes. But if a Roman Centurion can realize the renewing gift of Christ’s salvation, how can we not?
Characters: 2
Genre: Comedy
Length: 5 minutes
Themes:
Merry Christmas, Grace [Script]
Merry Christmas, Grace
A busy wife and mom gets a reality check during the holidays when God
suddenly sends a very special new friend into her life.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-5 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:
Caught [Script]
Caught
A woman realizes that she has something she’s rarely had in her life- forgiveness.
Characters: 1 Female
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:
A Father’s Conversation with the Father [Script]
A Father’s Conversation with the Father
A father talks to his Heavenly Father about what it takes to be a great husband and dad.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 2-3 minutes
Themes:
Paul [Script]
Paul
Here is a look at the life and times of one of the most famous people in the Bible, Paul. This is an informative look at who Paul was and what his life meant.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 6`
Themes:
The Birdcage [Script]
The Birdcage
The Bird Cage is a metaphor to humanity’s imprisonment and Jesus’ redemption plan that sets us free. Skit starts out as a young boy and a man talk about wild birds in a birdcage to the ultimate encounter of Jesus and Satan looking at mankind in the cage.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 5-7 minutes
Themes:
God Doesn’t Like Me [Script]
God Doesn’t Like Me
It’s so easy to think that because we have hard times in our life that God doesn’t like us, that He just sits up in the heavens and merely tolerates us, when all along He’s absolutely crazy about us.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 3-5 minutes
Themes:
Time Out [Script]
Time Out
This skit illustrates that when we do stupid things it would be great to have someone call a do-over for us, however that’s not possible, so we must play on in God’s mercy.
Characters: 11
Genre: Comedy
Length: 8-10 minutes
Themes:
No Strings [Script]
No Strings
A man, speaking directly to the audience, tells how Jesus delivered him from Demons. This is a retelling of the story from the Gospels.
Characters: 1
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Beyond Justice [Script]
Beyond Justice
A husband comes home to discover his wife, who has had an affair, about to leave. He challenges her to stay, to receive his forgiveness and love.
Characters: 2
Genre: Drama
Length: 4-6 minutes
Themes:
Peter [Script]
Peter
The Apostle Peter recounts the events of Good Friday, Easter morning, and the days that followed, and realizes that the Savior he betrayed forgives him completely.
Characters: 1
Genre: Comedy
Length: 6-8 minutes
Themes: