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Unbiased compassion for the lost is the topic of this skit/sermon set in the "Heart Break Café." The pastor delivers his sermon while waiting for a tow truck. He witnesses to LaRoue, the abrasive waitress, much to the horror of his friend, Mike, who does not associate with her kind. -
In this "Skermon" (skit/sermon) one young woman tells her friend to "hand" her life over to God. Each finger represents one area: thumb=location; forefinger=purpose; middle finger= occupation; ring finger=a mate; and pinkie=passions. The pastor interrupts half way through as the action freezes. -
Harvey has a "secret time" of regular prayer and Bible study. Pastor Rufus explains to the characters that having a regular time of prayer and Bible study is a great way to grow as Christians. -
The danger of one-sided submission in marriage relationships is the topic of this "Skermon" (skit/sermon). He battles for a new table saw, while she wants to spend money on a vacation. The pastor interrupts the conflict encouraging mutual submission, beginning with our surrender to God. -
This Three In One Skit deals with being ready to meet Jesus and refers to the core values of real Christians who choose compassion over judgment, love over tyranny, and integrity over compromise. This skit sets up a sermon on the "heart attitude" which identifies true believers. -
This Three In One Skit shows that when we look to our jobs, our relationships, and our possessions to give us personal significance, we will remain forever empty. This Three In One Skit sets up a sermon proving that only a life lived in service to God brings us lasting satisfaction. -
Counting your "spiritual blessings" is the theme of this skit. Frank wins the 6 million dollar lottery, but all he sees is high taxes and parasite relatives. Like Frank, we dwell on the negatives in life and forget that we are "spiritual millionaires," saved by the grace of God's love. -
Harvey and Tina learn that they are not very good at dealing with jealousy. They learn that jealousy is very destructive as they compare their toys to see who has the best stuff. Their toys are mistakenly donated to a mission orphanage. Pastor Rufus shares God's opinion about greed, jealousy, and the power of giving things away. -
This Readers Theater skit is a retelling of the "Raising of Lazarus," proclaiming a message of hope that Jesus has power over death and those who hear His call will resurrect from the dead. -
This Readers Theater skit enacts the story of "Jesus and Nicodemus" and presents the wondrous miracle of being "born again" as Jesus describes it. It explores the skeptical reaction that people have to the miracle of salvation. -
The characters learn that Jesus died to forgive sin! Harvey takes the punishment for Tina when she burns down the storage shed. Pastor Rufus explains that God loves us so much that Jesus took our punishment of death for sin on the cross because we could not take it for ourselves. Zelda takes her turtles to the church to sacrifice them, hoping their blood will forgive her for stealing Clem's iPod. Rufus intercepts her just in time and reminds her that the blood of Jesus forgives all sin once and for all. -
Harvey is very unhappy when his new fishing pole turns out to be broken, but he learns that "joy" means having hope that something wonderful will happen. Tina is disappointed because she can't wear her new dress to the Mother-Daughter Tea with her mom. She learns that "patience" is waiting for things to happen. Pastor Rufus tells the story of Peter's "joy" in the Lord, and the "patience" of the early church as they prayed for Peter's release in Acts 12:5-17.
