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The Spiritual Growth Chart displays kind of "seed" that is planted in the human heart, and the kinds of soils that were exhibited by both the characters in the parable and the corresponding characters in the skit. -
Peace and kindness are two powerful "fruit" of the Holy Spirit. Tina gives Harvey an "Action Hero" cape, and calls him "Spirit Boy." Harvey's act of kindness came after Pastor Rufus told them the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16: 23-34. Harvey was inspired to show his love to Tina in a powerful way. -
This Readers Theater skit tells the story of "Phillip and the Ethiopian," in which Phillip obeys the voice of the Lord and runs alongside the chariot to explain the scroll of Isaiah. The message of evangelism is clear; we, too, are to be ready to explain salvation to those who ask. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 3 - Harvey, Zelda, Clem, and Tina discover the meaning of the "Lord's Prayer," by explaining it in their own words and making a craft to depict the prayer. At the conclusion of the skit, the children in the audience also choose one of the crafts to make as a reminder of the four parts and as a sharing tool. -
God wants us to pray prayers for courage. In this Skit Package, Zelda and Harvey unsuccessfully try to calm Tina down about going to the dentist. Finally, Pastor Rufus helps everyone remember that our “secret weapon” against fear is praying to God for courage. -
Jesus encourages us to pray prayers of guidance. Pastor Rufus has an important decision to make: will he go to work full-time as a maintenance man and quit being a children's pastor? The characters learn how to ask God for guidance. -
Jesus taught us to pray prayers for others. Harvey, Zelda, and Tina pray for Pastor Rufus as he makes some decisions about his job. Clem needs prayer support as she makes a difficult decision. The children learn that God wants us to pray for each other and encourage each other to pray for God's will. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 4 - Pastor Rufus teaches the children to ask God to help them get the fire of anger with their brothers and sisters WET by doing good when they have been treated badly, and setting a good example of what it means to have a new life in Christ. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 1 - The children will learn that there is a better way to calm the anger of a bully than fighting back: Treat them kindly and pray for them, if it is safe to do so. This advice from Jesus puts out the "fire" of anger. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 2 - Harvey and the children discover that sometimes we blame our parents for things that are our fault and that we should take responsibility for our own actions. -
This Three In One Skit helps people understand that there are three basic theories that try to disprove the resurrection of Jesus Christ: the Swoon Theory, The Theft Theory, and the Hallucination Theory. Each theory is examined and sets up a sermon on the literal resurrection. -
In this "Metaphor Skit," Jeff is trying to run a race, but visitors who offer him drugs, alcohol, dirty magazines and bad company hinder him. Each one leaves a chain, representing a choice to give in to sin, until finally, Jeff drops in discouragement. A sermon on spiritual warfare follows. -
This Christian Mime Theater skit paints a vivid picture of those who reject God's grace, and their misery in trying to make the Christian journey, and those who accept the help of His grace, and walk in his strength. This makes an excellent sermon illustration, encouraging believers to humble themselves before God. -
Three monologues seek peace in problem relationships A single mom copes with disappointment; another with allegiances in her blended family; a husband tries to re-connect with his wife; each one sets up a sermon on forgiveness and the power of God to establish healthy relationships. -
Chris puts greed over integrity and delivers this monologue after failing to wear the Armor of God. Six men shadow him, representing the parts of the Armor of God, setting up a sermon on the power of greed to take over our Christian value system and the importance of wearing the armor of God. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 4 - Harvey is faced with a problem: what to do to cheer up his friend, Mike, whose grandma just passed away. Rufus challenges Harvey to give him a gift that costs more than we can imagine, will cure his loneliness, and give him eternal life to look forward to: the gift of salvation. -
These four "Collected Skits" are on the theme of fruitful Christian living: stewardship, holiness, love, and hope. Together, these skits combine to show four areas of life that God intends to govern, as well as, bless when we submit and obey His commands. This is excellent for a sermon on the Christian life. -
ELECTRONIC Skit Package 2 - Tina learns that a mistake is doing the wrong thing when you dont know any better. Zelda, however, learns that a sin is intentionally breaking one of Gods Ten Commandments by choosing to do the wrong thing, when you know what is right. They all learn that sin separates us from God and others. -
This Three In One Skit presents chaos in traffic, chaos at home, and chaos at work, all set against the background of a calm song that tells us to slow down and quiet ourselves. This skit sets up a series of contrasts between chaos and calm for a sermon on the peace of God. -
This "Dream Skit" encourages people to re-evaluate their pre-conceived notions about what small groups are like. It sets up a sermon that encourages people to become involved in small fellowship/Bible study groups, sharing life's joys and sorrows, thus fulfilling the law of Christ. -
Being culturally sensitive to your surroundings for the purposes of evangelism is the topic of this short, humorous skit. Two elderly men sit off to the side and get confused about what those "sneeker-friendly services are all about. This is a good wake-up call for church growth. -
In this Monologue Skit, Solomon laments the emptiness of wealth, lust, and power; all of which lead to vanity. He sets up a sermon on the dangers of turning wealth, status, and physical pleasure into idols. Spiritual hunger is only satisfied by a Christian life wholly devoted to God's priorities. -
"Truth always wins out" is the theme of this skit. Fred wants to tell a "fish tale" to explain why they didn't catch any fish, but Bob can't seem to get the "alternate truth" straight. An hilarious "Abbott & Costello-like" dialogue proves that a lie is not only wrong, but it never works.
