Obedience Scripts

The Parable of the Perfect Pasture

Two groups of sheep try to please the Shepherd, but only one group truly understands what the Shepherd requires of them.

Actors: 7
Minutes: 6

Adam and Eve Explained

Gary and Grady explain that the story of Adam and Eve is about remaking our hearts to be like God’s. Not so much about the perils of fruit.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 4

40 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.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 3 minutes

Pick a Father

Teenagers have a difficult time understanding the advice and guidance from their parents…just as all of God’s children struggle with the direction of their heavenly Father.

Actors: 5
Minutes: 7

Jesus and the Kids

While Jesus was on earth, He used children and their faith as an example of the attitude He desires from us. Could we just for today become as a child and trust the One who is in charge?

Actors: 1
Minutes: 2-4 minutes

Mission Possible

Paul and Barnabas take on their first missionary journey. They cover a lot of ground and encounter many obstacles as they overcome with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Actors: 6
Minutes: 5-7 minutes

Sticks and Stones

The story of David and the Philistine Giant, Goliath. A lesson on obediance, faithfulness and trusting God.

Actors: 12+
Minutes: 2-3 minutes

Do You See What I See?

This is the story of David as he encounters King Saul in a cave and how David spares Saul’s life.

Actors: 6
Minutes: 2-3 minutes

David the Seeker

The story of David and his army being chased by King Saul.

Actors: 14
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

David Strikes Oil

The story of David, young shepherd boy anointed future king. In this script, Samuel learns to listen to God as he searches for the next king of Israel.

Actors: 11
Minutes: 2-3 minutes

This extremely loose paraphrase of the Book of Exodus - in the style of Dr.Seuss! - focuses on God’s provision for His people. Despite its satirical tone, it ends with a wise and thoughtful conclusion. Wildly successful in its premiere performance, it plays like a Pixar movie - kids respond on one level, grown-ups another. Includes optional PowerPoint images.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

The Stool

Since the fall of man, we’ve been in a power struggle with God over control. We surrender to God’s will, but when His reality interferes with our daily lives, we jump right back in the driver’s seat.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 2-3

Trust Fall

If you’ve ever struggled with trusting Jesus, this is for you. Learn how human nature often keeps us from the very thing that will help us trust Him more.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 2-4 minutes

Not a Lick Nor a Scratch

The story of Daniel and the Lion’s Den.

Actors: 5
Minutes: 2-4 minutes

I’ll Have What He’s Having

The story of Daniel and his friends as they were taken from their home and brought to a foreign land.

Actors: 10
Minutes: 2-3 minutes

Staff Meeting

Moses receives his call from God via the burning bush.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

Adam and Eve

The world’s oldest and most cherished love story just got a little bit awkward.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 15-17 minutes

Joseph

Joseph was his father’s favorite and his brothers resented him for it. But God had big plans for this little brother.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 8-10 minutes

How NOT to Follow a Recipe

When Marie Kaplouski fills in for her hero, Martha Stewart, her cooking venture goes awry when she chooses not to follow Martha’s proven recipe.

Actors: 4+
Minutes: 4-6 minutes

The Skinny on Tithing

People have different views on tithing, but when it comes down to it, the Bible is pretty clear on what’s expected.

Actors: 6
Minutes: 4-6 minutes

This Year Will Be Different

Six people vow to make changes for the new year, but will they stick to it?

Actors: 6
Minutes: 3-4 minutes

God’s Chisel (Spanish)

Cuando Dios cincela el peso muerto de nuestras vidas puede ser muy doloroso. Este guión es una mirada a la vida de un creyente típico que esta teniendo que pasar por el proceso de la disciplina de Dios.

Actors: 2 males
Minutes: 8-10 minutes

Taste and See

Can you imagine being in a gourmet restaurant and ordering a big juicy steak, but once the food comes you admire it and then get up and walk out without eating it? This script is an illustration of how we treat Scripture. We read it and savor it, but often walk away from it without applying it to our lives. This skit works best as a sermon illustration.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

Working on Love - High School Version

Paul determines to “put his feet to his faith” after he reads 1 Corinthians 13. But he quickly realizes that showing love, the kind the Bible talks about, in everyday life is a lot harder than what he expected.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

Working On Love - Adult Worship Version

Eric Swink (a member of the Skitiots) brings to life a comedy with two scenes of a person trying to deal with the aspects and traits of Love. We see Paul trying to live out the quality’s found in 1 Corinthians 13. The scenes start with a conversation in a local starbucks and ends with an argument with Paul’s wife*. All the while Paul stumbles on making the virtues a reality with strangers and the people closest to him. The comedy has truth and liberty for the ending to make a great point.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 6 minutes

What Keeps You From Following God?

In a series of four scenes, two actors try to answer the title question, what keeps you from following God? The answers may hit close to home, but the hope is to encourage believers to live more fully in God.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 10-12 minutes

Sunday School

This skit shows a nightmare-ish Sunday school under the leadership of a very intimidated substitute teacher. The good news is, the kids have caught more of the Truth than one might think.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 9-10 minutes

He’s Back

This skit takes a few “What if Jesus came back now?” moments and shows that some of the things we think are important are not always what is eternally important.

Actors: 10
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

Focus on the Heart

This skit shows a teen finding out that God’s not a rule follower, but He does desire obedience.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 5-7 minutes

Here I Am, Lord, Send Me

This is a Reader’s Theater skit that asks the hard questions that we ask ourselves about why we were put on this planet. In the end it is shown that once we get our eyes off of ourselves and make ourselves available to God that we find purpose.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

Mission Adventure

Four contestants have been chosen to take the adventure of their lives, but not necessarily the kind that they were expecting. At the end they realize that this mission adventure is the process through which God’s purposes are mined out of us.