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Author: The Skit Guys
Scripts by The Skit Guys
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What Child is This? AnthemWhat Child is This? Anthem
Five individuals wonder what it would’ve been like to have witnessed the arrival of a baby who would save the world, and stand in awe that Jesus came to be part of their lives. This script is a thoughtful and celebratory anthem ideal for a Christmas service. Includes an mp3 of the soundtrack from the video version.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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What Child is This? ShepherdWhat Child is This? Shepherd
A shepherd recounts his experience of learning about the birth of Jesus from an angel in the field. Humbled by the invitation to meet the Christ child, he shares how his soul has been awake ever since. Includes an mp3 of the soundtrack from the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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What Child is This? MaryWhat Child is This? Mary
Mary remembers what it felt like when she was told that she would be the mother of God’s Son. She shares the awe she felt watching Him lead with wisdom beyond his years, and how she thirsts for the living water that He brought to all people. Includes an mp3 of the soundtrack from the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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What Child is This? JosephWhat Child is This? Joseph
Joseph reflects on becoming the father of Jesus. As he talks about how he wrestled with the idea that the baby would not be his own son, he beams with pride at the man Jesus was becoming.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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What Child is This? Wise ManWhat Child is This? Wise Man
When asked, “What child is this?” the wise man explains how he became part of the story of the Christ child. As he reflects, he describes how Jesus represents everything he had spent his life trying to learn and understand.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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The Prodigal Abridged VersionThe Prodigal Abridged Version
In the parable of the Prodigal Son, we see a father welcome home his son, who has thrown away his inheritance. In this inspirational retelling of their story, we hear what may have been going on in the minds of the father and the son.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5
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The Serenity PrayerThe Serenity Prayer
In this skit, packed with humor and depth, Tommy and Eddie dig into what the Serenity Prayer is all about. As one man prays the prayer, God challenges him to understand what the words actually mean, and to actually mean the words he says.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 10
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The Nazareth Evening NewsThe Nazareth Evening News
A Christmas Play: The town of Bethlehem is on the verge of a world changing event, the birth of our Savior. A young couple expecting a baby has traveled to Bethlehem to be counted as part of the Roman census. Mary’s baby is about to be born and Joseph looks for a place for them to stay. The audience will get to experience the events of the night through the reporting of the Nazareth Evening news. In addition, field reporters will bring breaking news updates, interview eyewitnesses who saw the choir of angels, and report on the census “debacle.” Shepherds, Wisemen, and even Mary and Joseph are interviewed by eager reporters excited to get the story out. This version of the nativity story creatively and humorously mixes biblical truths with present day elements and jargon.
- Characters: 8
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 45
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1776 A Readers Theater Script1776 A Readers Theater Script
Celebrate our country’s birthday with this Readers Theater about the struggle and sacrifice our Founding Fathers made to realize the dream that is America.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1
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Who Do You Say I Am? MatthiasWho Do You Say I Am? Matthias
After Jesus’ resurrection, Matthias was chosen to replace Judas as one of the twelve disciples. Here, he describes what it was like to be chosen…no longer just an observer, but an obedient fisher of men. Includes the music found in the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Who Do You Say I Am? Mary MagdaleneWho Do You Say I Am? Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene relives discovering the empty tomb and finding her Savior risen, just as He said he would! Includes the music found in the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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Who Do You Say I Am? Claudia (Good Friday)Who Do You Say I Am? Claudia (Good Friday)
The wife of Pilate agonizes over a nightmare that came with a message. Includes the the soundtrack found in the video version from the Who Do You Say I Am? Bundle.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Graduation: Faith, Hope, and LoveGraduation: Faith, Hope, and Love
There are just three things that you need to survive after you graduate. And it’s not pizza, money or a good job…
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2
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Who Do You Say I Am? BartimaeusWho Do You Say I Am? Bartimaeus
A former blind man relives his life-changing encounter with Jesus. Includes the music found in the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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Who Do You Say I Am? The DiscipleWho Do You Say I Am? The Disciple
A disciple of Jesus recalls his time with the Messiah and the life-changing question asked that would settle who his Master was, once and for all. Includes that music as seen in the video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Who Do You Say I Am? BundleWho Do You Say I Am? Bundle
There is a question that Jesus asked his disciples—the most important question. One that resonates through history. A question that He asks each one of us: “Who Do You Say I Am?”
This new teaching experience is designed to help your congregation prepare for and celebrate this holy season of Easter. “Who Do You Say I Am” is a fully customizable experience. You can use it as a 5-week teaching series, a full-length Easter program, a Holy Week experience, or even as material for your small groups.
- Genre: Drama
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The Call of Christmas: AnthemThe Call of Christmas: Anthem
This Reader’s Theatre is a companion piece for The Call of Christmas program package, rounding out the series on Christmas morning. It can also be used as a stand-alone piece.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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The Call of Christmas: ShepherdsThe Call of Christmas: Shepherds
On a typical night while tending their sheep, two shepherds encounter heavenly hosts who share with them the biggest news the world would ever receive. Includes an mp3 file of the music used in the video version from The Call of Christmas series.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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The Call of Christmas: JosephThe Call of Christmas: Joseph
Joseph, who has found out Mary is pregnant, is visited by an Angel who commands him on what to do about it. Includes an mp3 file of the music used in the video version from The Call of Christmas series.
- Characters: 8
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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The Call of Christmas: MaryThe Call of Christmas: Mary
When Mary was visited by the angel she found herself in God’s favor and overcome with so many emotions. As she is called to provide, see how Mary responds to the words of the angel—words that changed everything. Part of the series, The Call of Christmas. Includes the mp3 file of the music used in the video version.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5
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The Call of Christmas: ZechariahThe Call of Christmas: Zechariah
While performing priestly duties at the temple, Zechariah is met by a heavenly stranger, who gives him news so unexpected God renders him utterly silent. Includes an mp3 of the music used in the video version.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5
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The Call of ChristmasThe Call of Christmas
The Call of Christmas series is more than just the story of Jesus’ arrival. Through the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, we’re each given a call to prepare, a call to provide, a call to protect, and a call to praise. This series will help prepare your church for a celebration of the arrival of Jesus and can also be used as part of an Advent series.
- Characters: 5+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 20
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Our Risen Savior: Road to EmmausOur Risen Savior: Road to Emmaus
Cleo and Clopas reflect back on their most favorite story about their most favorite person and how what he did changed everything, forever. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version as seen below.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Risen Savior: Peter and JohnOur Risen Savior: Peter and John
When Peter and John realize that Jesus is gone from his tomb, they struggle to understand what this might mean about their Savior. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version as seen below.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Easter Call to WorshipEaster Call to Worship
Jesus took our sins and healed us…and on the third day showed the world God’s power. Use this call to worship to start your Easter Celebration and reflect on all that changed when Christ rose from the grave.
- Characters: 1+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2
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Our Risen Savior: BarabbasOur Risen Savior: Barabbas
We all know what happens to Jesus after he takes the place of Barabbas, but what happened to Barabbas? Watch this interpretation of what Barabbas must have been contending with.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Risen Savior: Mary and LazarusOur Risen Savior: Mary and Lazarus
Imagine what it must have been like for Lazarus to continue on with life after being raised by Jesus. This scene gives a look at how the world must look knowing that Jesus didn’t just want to save him, but also the world! Includes mp3 of music found in the video version as seen below.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4
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Awkward Easter InviteAwkward Easter Invite
Frank and his family have no problem asking their neighbor for help with a picture…but it never crossed Frank’s mind to invite him to their church’s Easter services.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2
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Our Risen SaviorOur Risen Savior
A series of vignettes that communicate the impact of Christ both before and after the Cross. This package is a profoundly moving and authentic way to prepare the hearts and minds of your congregation in advance of Easter.
- Characters: 8
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 10
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Love AnthemLove Anthem
The word love is such a powerful idea. It can mean so many things and it’s mere mention suggests even more. But as much as our world talks about and considers love, we rarely approach anything close to what it represents. But God does. In so many ways. And His perfect love shines a light on what love really should look like.
- Characters: 4
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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The Love SongThe Love Song
Here’s a special message about God’s love. While it may include using some artistic license and an ill-advised falsetto, have no fear because it gets there eventually.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 4
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Our Coming Savior: The ShepherdsOur Coming Savior: The Shepherds
Sam, Jake and Frank are three average shepherds whose lives are changed when they are visited by angels who bring news of Christ’s birth. While they are all eager to get going to visit the Christ child, they wrestle with the small matter of who is going to be on sheep duty. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version as seen below.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Coming Savior: The InnkeeperOur Coming Savior: The Innkeeper
An innkeeper meets a young couple looking for a place to rest as they travel. Though weary, the innkeeper is in conflict about wanting to help vs. the reality of his booked up inn. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version as seen below.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Coming Savior: HerodOur Coming Savior: Herod
After hearing rumors about the birth of a Messiah, a ruthless Herod tries to use some new acquaintances to get him information about the newborn Christ. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Coming Savior: Mary and JosephOur Coming Savior: Mary and Joseph
Mary and Joseph are a young couple with lots of plans for their future together, but those plans change after God steps in. Though Mary has faith, she struggles with how to tell her fiancé of what the Angel has told her. Both because of how unbelievable it is and how it will change both of their lives forever. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Coming Savior: Elizabeth and ZechariahOur Coming Savior: Elizabeth and Zechariah
When Zechariah comes back from the temple unable to speak, his wife, Elizabeth, doesn’t understand why. But she learns that her husband’s inability to speak isn’t the only supernatural thing happening in their life. Includes mp3 of music found in the video version.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3
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Our Coming SaviorOur Coming Savior
This Christmas series is an amazing tool that will help prepare your church in celebration of our coming savior. Not only that, but if your church follows Advent, this series can complement each Sunday.
- Genre: Drama
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40 Days With Jesus Script Bundle40 Days With Jesus Script Bundle
A series of eyewitness accounts that dramatically retell the course of Christ’s ministry leading up to his crucifixion. These scripts will help your church prepare for Easter. They highlight major events in Christ’s life and how they impact people’s lives today.
The purchased package includes eight total scripts: John the Baptist, Simon Peter, Temple Cleansing, Nicodemus, God’s Voice In the Thunder, Palm Sunday, Peter’s Denial, and Nobody But Jesus.
The package also includes supplemental materials like: MP3 Music as seen in videos, 8 Weeks of Sermon Notes, a Countdown Video, a Motions Pack, a Stills Pack, Sermon Slides and Artwork for your church programs and promotion.
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 30 minutes
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40 Days: John the Baptist40 Days: John the Baptist
John The Baptist may have never set out to talk much, but listen as he describes ending up with a front row seat to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Includes music used in video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3 minutes
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40 Days: Simon Peter40 Days: Simon Peter
After being put in his place, Peter recounts being called “Satan” and how he realized that the one needing saving wasn’t Jesus, but himself.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3 minutes
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40 Days: Temple Cleansing40 Days: Temple Cleansing
Widowed and just wanting to worship, a woman describes the scene at the temple when Jesus drove out the money changers and the kind of rescue that meant for her. Includes music used in video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
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40 Days: Nicodemus40 Days: Nicodemus
He was a Pharisee, but one that wanted to hear what Jesus had to say. Watch as Nicodemus retells the conversation with Christ that helped him focus on how less really could be more.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
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40 Days: God’s Voice in the Thunder40 Days: God’s Voice in the Thunder
Listen as a follower of Jesus describes her experiences with thunder, creaky elbows and seeing Jesus on the night of Passover.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
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40 Days: Palm Sunday40 Days: Palm Sunday
A guy borrows one donkey and never hears the end of it. Listen as one of Jesus’ followers describes the atmosphere around Jesus’ triumphant arrival on Palm Sunday. Includes music from video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
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40 Days: Peter’s Denial40 Days: Peter’s Denial
Watch as Peter painfully recounts the events leading up to his darkest hour. Great video for Good Friday services. Includes music from video version.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5
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40 Days: Nobody But Jesus40 Days: Nobody But Jesus
Jesus lived a short life, but in that time, he did so much. Perhaps even more than his accomplishments though, what is so profound is his unique ability to be everything we needed and be everything that no one else could. Based on a sermon by Sam Storm. Includes music from the video version.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2
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The Gift of Reconciliation: For God So LovedThe Gift of Reconciliation: For God So Loved
After sending all sorts of messages of reconciliation to his children, a Father decides to pack up and go to them in person.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
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The Gift of Grace: Merry Christmas ManiacThe Gift of Grace: Merry Christmas Maniac
Louis hears the phrase “Happy Holidays” one too many times and learns a lesson on the difference between religion and grace.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
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The Gift of Expectancy: Hiding Baby JesusThe Gift of Expectancy: Hiding Baby Jesus
A dad finds a way for his family to keep the main thing, Jesus, the main thing at Christmas.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5-7 minutes
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The Gift of Adoption: Strange MiraclesThe Gift of Adoption: Strange Miracles
A new mom reflects on the journey she and her husband have been on to becoming parents and how God has not forgotten us.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
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The Gift of Jesus: Bread Basket CaseThe Gift of Jesus: Bread Basket Case
While making her annual batch of Christmas bread, Christy makes the connection that big things can come from small places.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
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Psalm 139Psalm 139
Sometimes we believe that God just tolerates us because of all the “yuck” in our hearts. In this script, Tommy and Eddie take a look at David’s honest prayer to God about the transformation of our hearts and lives.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 15-17
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The Gifts of Christmas: Script BundleThe Gifts of Christmas: Script Bundle
Christmas gifts come in all kinds of sizes, shapes and styles. This Christmas, introduce your church family to five people who discover that the gifts of Christmas are really:
The Gift of Expectancy
The Gift of Grace
The Gift of Reconciliation
The Gift of Adoption
The Gift of JesusEach gift will help your congregation enter the Christmas season with hearts overflowing with the love of God.
This includes all 5 scripts, mp3 music files, sermon outlines, still and motion backgrounds and artwork.
- Characters: 5
- Genre: Drama
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VBS Volunteer PromoVBS Volunteer Promo
Year after year, Memaw volunteers for VBS. Don’t let Memaw serve the kids punch and animal crackers alone. Find her some help with this script and recruit some volunteers for VBS.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Mary of BethanyEncounters With Christ: Mary of Bethany
Her brother had been raised from the dead. Her family was friends with Jesus. Listen as Mary talks about anointing Jesus’ feet with oil. Use in the weeks leading up to Easter.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Philip & AndrewEncounters With Christ: Philip & Andrew
Two disciples remember being with Jesus the week before his resurrection. Use in the weeks leading up to Easter and it’s a great script for your Palm Sunday service.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Malchus in the GardenEncounters With Christ: Malchus in the Garden
He was a servant to the high priest and found himself on the wrong end of a sword. Listen as Malchus describes the events surrounding the Garden of Gethsemane.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Salome at the TombEncounters With Christ: Salome at the Tomb
Watch as Mary Salome recounts her Easter Sunday story. With an empty tomb, guards silenced and angels all involved, her sandals couldn’t carry her fast enough.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Simon of CyreneEncounters With Christ: Simon of Cyrene
Simon of Cyrene made the long journey to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem. Little did he know that this Friday would go down in history. Use in the weeks leading up to Easter and it’s a great video for Good Friday.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-5 minutes
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Encounters With Christ: Script BundleEncounters With Christ: Script Bundle
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, Jesus goes from being ushered in like a king to being crucified like a criminal and then ultimately overcoming the grave. Hear people close to Jesus recount his final week. The script pack includes all 5 scripts (Andrew and Philip, Mary of Bethany, Malchus, Simon of Cyrene and Salome) as well 5 different slides, sermon helps, music, a countdown and artwork that you can use for promotional materials, programs or whatever else you want to create.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
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First Christmas: Wise ManFirst Christmas: Wise Man
The Wise Man recounts his journey and the surprise at the end of it all.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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First Christmas: ShepherdFirst Christmas: Shepherd
The night of Christ’s birth, a shepherd realizes that this night is good news to ALL people.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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First Christmas: JosephFirst Christmas: Joseph
Joseph struggles to understand why God would choose him to be Christ’s earthly father.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2-4 minutes
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First Christmas: InnkeeperFirst Christmas: Innkeeper
The Innkeeper comes to realize why his mother always told him to make room.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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First Christmas: ElizabethFirst Christmas: Elizabeth
Elizabeth discovers that God can create life out of a barren womb.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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First Christmas: MaryFirst Christmas: Mary
Mary discovers that Christ really will change everything.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
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You’re Not ListeningYou’re Not Listening
Two coworkers, Barry and Jerry, meet up at the water cooler for some conversation. But neither one is really listening to what the other is saying and it quickly goes downhill. This script reminds us how important it is to really listen when someone we know needs to be heard.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 4-6 minutes
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LazarusLazarus
Zombies, Chalupa’s and Tombs…oh my! Journey with Tommy and Eddie as they imagine what it must’ve been like to watch Lazarus walk out of the tomb. Sometimes it takes death to remind us what “abundant life” is all about.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
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The Way We Pray - Duet VersionThe Way We Pray - Duet Version
Wouldn’t it be great if God would just physically appear before us and sit and talk face to face? Since He doesn’t, people have managed to come up with a few different ways to express themselves to God so that they think they are impressing Him when all He really wants is for us to be real and honest and still.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
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First Christmas: Script BundleFirst Christmas: Script Bundle
This First Christmas Script pack features reflections from Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth, The Inn Keeper, A Wiseman, A Shepherd. Can be used for as part of a Christmas Play or individually in the weeks leading up to Christmas. This script bundle also includes the music used in the videos as mp3 files for your use.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
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Little Billy: My God Is So BigLittle Billy: My God Is So Big
From singing songs backwards, tags sewn in underwear and of course…the “no-no square”; Watch as Little Billy discovers how to sing “My God is so big” and Mr. Drummond discovers how big God really is. This is a great skit to set up a message about God’s presence during sickness or trials in our lives.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 10-12 minutes
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Little Billy: ZacchaeusLittle Billy: Zacchaeus
In a conversation between Little Billy and his Sunday School teacher, Little Billy swerves from underwear to Zacchaeus to sick trees. And through it all Little Billy learns about God’s crazy love and grace.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes