"God's GIfts"
[Christmas]
4 Short readings for Christmas about the gifts that God offers us. Corresponds with 4 images available here.
5min
1 - 4
"A Way in a manger"
[Christmas]
A 4 minute multi-media video presentation (mpeg clip) on the birth of Christ. Download the mpeg here. Download a screen shot here.
4 min
0 - video
 
"At the foot of the Cross"
[Easter, forgiveness]
Short readings for 2 speakers focusing on the cross. "here's where we find ouselves - 3 'o' clock on Friday... at the foot of the cross."
5min
2
"The Week Before"
[Easter, Palm Sunday]
7 monologues from the week before Jesus' death. The joyous monologues sharply contrast the events to follow - shown in the suggested video snipets.
7min
7
"From my perspective"
[Conflict]
A two part drama - each part consists of identical dialogue, but presented from different perspectives - a wife's and a husband's.
8min
2

"Wonderful Cross"
[Easter]

A 5 minute multi-media video presentation (mpeg format approx. 40mb) on Easter, Jesus' crucifxion and His final words on the cross. Download the mpeg here.

5min
0 - video

yes

"Barabbas"
[Easter]

"You're free to go. They're punishing that man instead..." A two minute monologue about the Barabbas story.

2min
1

yes

"The Father and the Son" [Easter]

"The Father's purpose that day was to sacrifice his son...." A two minute monologue about 2 father's and thier son's.

2min
1

yes

"TheNativity"
[Christmas]

A 4 minute multi-media video presentation (mpeg format approx. 40mb) on the Nativity and its meaning. Download the mpeg here. Download a screen shot here.

4min
0 - video

yes

The well-meaning Samaritan
[Caring/ faith without works]

A modern twist on the Samaritan parable - A bible study leader, someone going to a prayer meeting and a Physio all have the opportunity to show that they care - but which one actually does? (A little humour in this one also!)

5min
4
yes
yes

A heavy load
[Burdens / Sin / Lord's Supper]

Things are starting to weigh Dave down, but he won't admit it's a problem, and he certainly won't ask for any help. (some visual humour, simple but an effective message)

5min
2
yes
yes

The Debt
[Jesus paid the price / Lord's Supper]

Mr Owen discovers that he owes a huge debt, which had hadn't known about previously and so tries to find a way to pack back the debt he owes - with little success.

5min
2
yes
yes

Denial
[Easter]

An Easter drama focusing on Peter's Denial. This drama takes place around a camp fire in the court yard of the Hiigh Priest after Jesus has been betrayed and captured.

20min
6
yes
yes

Christianity Today with 'Luke Warm'
[Apathy]

Mr. Luke Warm, author of "Apathy and indifference in the church - It doesn't really bother me that much" is the special guest on the set of TV Show 'Christianity Today', giving a humorous but telling interview about the 20th Century Christian.

5min
2
yes
yes

Receiving Christmas
[Christmas]

A short narration part plus five small monologues from Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper, a shepherd & a wiseman about their Christmas experience. Combines well with still photos of nativity.

10min
6
yes
yes

A Heart for Missions
[Missions]

A 'doctor' demonstrates his new 'Innerscope' to find out what a man who comes in for a routine checkup is REALLY thinking about missions. (Requires Video Projection pdf)

5min
2
yes
yes

Christmas Story
[Christmas]

A Christmas Narrative that is designed to fit in with Video projection from any suitable Nativity Video, and Congregational Carols.

15 min with video
1
yes
yes

If Christmas was cancelled
[Christmas]

New laws suddenly mean that Christmas is cancelled. No trees, presents, or even Christmas food! - What is left to celebreate Christmas with?

5min
2 - 4
yes
yes

Time to Pray?
[Prayer]

A man find it difficult to find time in his 'busy' day to speak to God - sleeping in, Lunch, work & Television all seem to get in the way.

5min
2
yes
yes

Mothers Day reading

Based on an unkown authors work, this version has been edited and clarified to present a postive outlook of mothers.

5min
1
yes
yes

How much is that Christianity in the window?
[Real Chrstianity]

A 'shopper' is searching for real Christianity but the 'friendly' Shopkeeper offers a number of 'cheaper' substitutes such as 'Do-good' and 'Churchianity'. (humorous with a serious end)

5min
2
yes
yes

The Call
[Missions]

A missions drama. An unsuspecting christian has aswered the 'call' to missions, only he doesn't know it yet and begins to think up excuses as to why he should stay. (requires video projection pdf)

5min
2
yes
yes

10 Apples
[Giving to God - priorities]

A husband and wife are counting the weekly 'wage' (apples) and dividing it up in order of priority - only they forget about giving to God. (requires 10 apples!)

5min
2 (M+F)
yes
yes

Sow and Reap
[consequences]

2 short dramas on the same topic - Our actions reap consequences (A 'sliding doors' type approach)

5min
1
yes
yes

Three Servants
[Using our gifts]

A man has a problem - he has $8000 and needs to find some people to look after it wisely - based on the parable of the lazy servant.

5min
4
yes
yes

The Investment
[using what God gives us]

A man is audited on the investment God has made in his life - is he using what God has given him wisely?

5min
2
yes
yes

Why me?
[depression]

A man is in despair over things that have happened in his life. (monologue can be pre-recorded as 'thoughts')

5min
1
yes
yes

These longer drama's below may require some staging and lighting

Denial
[Easter]

An Easter drama focusing on Peter's Denial. This drama takes place around a camp fire in the court yard of the Hiigh Priest after Jesus has been betrayed and captured.

20min
6
yes
yes

Between Two Thieves
[Easter]

3 men were crucified. 2 of them were thieves....An Easter drama focusing on the conversation between two thieves crucified at the same time as Jesus. This fresh & original drama takes place entirely while the criminals are hanging on 'crosses'.

20min
5
yes
yes

The Trial
[Easter]

Three normal people suddenly 'vanish' from a shopping centre and appear in a courtroom on trial for breaking God's Law. A villanous prosecutor lists the charges but there's a twist at the end. (Requires video projection in parts)

25min
6
yes
yes

The Interview
[Easter]

A popular talk-show host interviews four people who were all present at the death of Jesus Christ. The show goes well until a surprise guest says Jesus rose again!

25min
5
yes
yes