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Prayer and Bible study are two powerful tools to grow spiritually. Topics explored in this volume of 7 Skit Packages include: inspiration, sovereignty, how to pray for guidance, praying for the needs of others, praying for God's will, and how to have a daily "secret time" with God to read His word and to pray to Him. -
Befriending Jesus is the challenge of this volume. The children are introduced to the people Jesus befriended: Nicodemus, Zaccheus, Peter, the leper, the little children, James and John, the boy with the fish, Judas, and Saul/Paul. The children are challenged with the question, "Am I a friend of Jesus?" -
The "Wife of Bath's Tale" is a classic among The Canterbury Tales. In her tale, a knight betrays a maiden, and his punishment is rather odd: he must discover what it is that women want most, and if any maiden on the court disagrees, then, "off with his head!" Will he be saved? Watch and see. -
These four "Collected Skits" on the theme of being ready for Christ's "second coming," demonstrate the urgency of being ready to meet Jesus at any time, either because our life on earth ends, or because we hear His "Last Trumpet." Excellent for a sermon on "end-times" prophesy. -
This "Choral Reading" is a particularly effective as a way to present the scripture reading of Psalm 103, celebrating the goodness of God and His love for those who fear Him. It is a captivating opening for a sermon on God's love and His goodness. -
These four skits are on the theme of "The Four Loves That Shape Our Lives": "Eros," that ignites our passions; "Phileo," that urges us to develop like-minded loyalties; "Storge," that cements our family relationships, and God's "Agape" love, that provides the "light and salt" attitudes and behaviors which keep our three earthly relationships from spoiling. -
Four different responses to the Word of God is the topic of this "Skermon" (skit/sermon) presenting a modern parallel to "The Parable of the Sower": lack of understanding, shallow faith, faith destroyed by the world, and fruitful soil. The pastor either comments after each soil as they freeze, or he comments at the end. -
This "Choral Reading" is a particularly effective as a way to present the scripture reading of Matthew 5:1-12, celebrating the "beautiful attitudes" of the believer. It is a captivating opening for a sermon on God's abundant blessings in every circumstance of life. -
"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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
