Resurrection Scripts

Who 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.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 4

He Is Risen

A time of worship through scripture celebrating the risen Savior and the forgiveness of sins.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 1-2

When Yer Whiskers Get To Twitchin’

A mischievous little mouse and his dozens of cousins have made an astonishing discovery: a bunch of huge, brightly colored eggs all over the yard. Now they must decide whether they’ll keep the eggs as just another fun decoration, or dare to look inside.

Actors: 4+
Minutes: 10

Our 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.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 3

The Resurrection Story

John 20 is retold through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and Thomas.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 5

Our 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.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 3

Easter 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.

Actors: 1+
Minutes: 2

Our 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.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 4

He Is Risen: The Easter Story

Betsy finishes telling Willie and Sammy the story she began last week that started with Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and now concludes with resurrection morning. In this skit Willie and Sammy learn the importance of the empty tomb.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 6

A Rabbit’s Foot, An Eyelash, and A Resurrection

Superstitious James is determined to end his Easter a rich man as he hunts for the golden egg. This skit is a great introduction into a sermon that addresses apologetics and examines the evidence that supports the resurrection. Our faith in the Risen Savior is not a hopeful myth or an improbable lucky charm. There is solid evidence to support our belief in Jesus Christ as the risen Lord.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 4

You Can’t Have Easter Without…

The many beloved trappings and traditions of Easter are personified in this children’s play as all of them try to claim that you can’t have Easter without…well, them! But they are about to discover the real meaning of Easter and understand their role is important in helping to celebrate the season.

Actors: 16
Minutes: 5

40 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.

Minutes: 30 minutes

40 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.

Actors: 5
Minutes: 2

Encounters 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.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 3-4 minutes

Encounters 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.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

Lazarus

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.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

Easter Explained

Gary and Grady explain that Easter is more about remembering Christ and His sacrifice and less about pretty dresses and chocolate eggs.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

Bob-ism

Three friends meet for their weekly tennis game and reminisce about their friend that passed away and wish that somehow he’d come back.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 8-10 minutes

Easter Changed My Day

Easter comes around every year. If it’s such an exciting time, why do we fall into the rut of thinking it’s just the same old thing every time?

Actors: 3
Minutes: 2 minutes

Easter Trilogy

This script is three readings- Christ’s death, His resurrection, and our response to the Living Lord. This script is perfect for incorporating into your Easter morning worship service.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 4 minutes

All Mom Wants for Easter

Two moms want to redirect their families focus at Easter time from bunnies and eggs to Christ’s gift to us through His resurrection and share their ideas of how to do so…each in their own way.

Actors: 2
Minutes: 3-5 minutes

Easter Is Everything

Mary Magdalene shares the story of when she came to know Jesus, and tells about her front-row seat to the event that changed the course of eternity.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 4-6 minutes

Greatest Story Ever Told

Don’t have the preparation time, massive cast of actors, or camel rental budget for a huge Easter production this year? We’ve got the solution: a hybrid between a Readers’ Theatre and a Script that will help you present the Greatest Story Ever Told. The powerful story of Christ’s death on the cross and the events leading up to his ultimate sacrifice.

Actors: 4
Minutes: 6-8 minutes

The Easter Apology

An explanation of Easter.

Actors: 1
Minutes: 3-4 minutes

He Is Alive: Responsive Reading

Worship the risen Savior through scripture this Easter with “He Is Alive: A Responsive Reading” by Eddie James! This script is perfect for those of us who want to be creative in our Easter service but don’t have a lot of time.

Actors: 3
Minutes: 1-3 minutes

Eyewitness - An Easter Play for Children

It’s two days after the resurrection of Jesus and the disciples are a little on edge about what will happen next. As they hide away and lay low until things calm down, they reminisce about their time with Jesus. Narrated from the perspective of a young girl, this simple play is a “what if” about the events after Jesus death on the cross. Hear “eyewitness testimonies” from some really fun characters.

Actors: 19
Minutes: 25-30 minutes

Road to Emmaus

When your best friend dies, you don’t expect him to come back to life and walk with you. Listen to two older disciples who walked with Jesus not long after His resurrection.