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This "Skermon" (skit/sermon) is a picture of what hatred does. Mike's friends help him justify his anger toward his brother-in-law over a bad investment deal. Each one leaves bad advice and a chain, until Mike can hardly move. A sermon on forgiveness follows as the pastor un-chains him. -
This "Metaphor Skit" follows the misadventures of Bob Stufflemire as he shops for things he can't afford. Each time he makes a purchase, a chain is slipped onto his body, until he cannot move. The pastor unwraps Bob and "shows" the audience that bad financial decisions "chain" us up. -
This "Choral Reading" is a particularly effective as a way to present the scripture reading of Matthew 7: 7-11, celebrating God's eagerness to give us the desires of our hearts. It is a captivating opening for a sermon on God's love and our role in surrendering control and inviting Him into our lives. -
Skit Package 7 - Harvey, Zelda, Clem, and Tina provide an excellent illustration of what happens when kids don't do their jobs. Pastor Rufus helps the children see that doing their jobs as if they were doing them for God, makes others, and God happy! -
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn."The characters experience being sad because they aren't perfect. Pastor Rufus challenges them to "be perfect" by offering them T-shirts if they are perfect. They realize that we are incapable of living the Christian life on their own merit or power. They need God’s forgiveness and the indwelling power of His Spirit. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are the persecuted." Harvey receives persecution from the other characters because he doesn't want to do something that he knows wouldn't please God. Pastor Rufus supports Harvey's decision and tells Harvey that it is far better to stand up for what you know God would want you to do rather than go along with the crowd and disobey Him. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." Harvey understands that Jesus wants us to want to help others as much as we want to eat or drink! “The new Harvey” helps others as he tries to strongly desire to please God in all that he says and does. -
Jesus said, "Blessed are the gentle." In this Skit Package, Zelda's ungentle use of karate exemplifies the contrast between a gentle person and a non-gentle person is clearly shown along with the results of the two. -
Jesus said, "Blessed Are The Peacemakers." Being peaceful is sometimes very difficult. Bringing peace to others is always rewarding. By making peace, Harvey learns that those who make peace please God so much that He is proud to call them sons and daughters. -
In this Skit Package, Harvey and Tina's family experience "bad" things. Harvey doesn't get picked to be on the baseball team; Tina gets very sick; the family can't pay their bills; their car breaks, and their dad loses his job. Dad shares a message of hope from the scriptures and tells the family to worship God even during “bad” times. -
Your actions can be a form of worship to God. Doing what we know God wants us to do, and not doing what He tells us not to do is a great way to honor God. -
The idea that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit is introduced to the characters while visiting the hospital. They discover that the Spirit of God no longer lives in man-made temples as in Old Testament days, but that we, as Christians, now have the Holy Spirit living within us. Pastor Rufus encourages them to worship God by keeping their bodies, His “living temples,” pure and undefiled.
