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Mark 1:3
THE WHISPER OF ADVENT
How do we prepare for Christmas? Is it all about hustle and bustle or is there something we’re missing? Have we stopped to listen to the whisper of Advent?
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Mark 1:1-8
PREPARE THE WAY
Readings from the book of Isaiah and the Gospel according to Mark combine to form a beautiful dramatic reading of the nativity story. A wonderful text for the Advent season.
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Mark 1:23–27
THE MATCH
 Two “boxing” announcers call the battle between a Christian and the Enemy.

Mark 1:40-42
BABY GIRL
When a father finds that his daughter has breast cancer, he struggles to understand why God would choose to intervene miraculously in one person's life and not in another's.
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Mark 2:1–12
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE
Seeking despite the obstacles brings us onto unexpected paths and brings results beyond our expectations.
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Mark 1:2,7
A MOMENT OF ANTICIPATION
In this fast-paced society, how often do we enjoy the wait? In this sketch, two friends prepare to watch a meteor shower in a field. As they savor the moments of anticipation, life is put in perspective again. A wonderful sketch for the Advent season of anticipation.
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Mark 2:1-12
THE PRESCRIPTION
Sometimes we seek help from secular sources when our real problem is a sick spirit. When that is the case, we need the prescription that directs us to the Source of spiritual healing. In this sketch, a man has difficulty believing that such a simple prescription can really help him. This script helps viewers to think about the kind of help that only God can give.
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Mark 6:1-6
UNTOUCHED
 An old Jewish woman from Nazareth recalls her encounter with the so-called healer named Jesus.

Mark 6:30-31
SCHEDULING OURSELVES TO DEATH
To show, through hyperbole, how easy it is the get bogged down with a busy schedule, no matter what your age or occupation.
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Mark 7:10-11
A 36-HOUR DAY 
To present an image of the impact an aging parent can have on his or her children .
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Mark 8:34-38
REALITY CHECK 
A young Christian is disappointed when he finds out that his new Christian friends are “all talk” at church, but hide their faith at school.
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Mark 9:42
THE S.A. TEASE 
The story of the real St. Nick is told, in particular how he stood up for the purity of three young girls.
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Mark 10:1;12
HEADLIGHTS
To open a discussion on the effect separation and divorce have on children.
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Mark 10:1-12
LEGO PEOPLE
This touching reader’s theater examines the effect of divorce on children: “They said they were getting a divorce … I remember seeing my Lego set in the
corner of the room … I remember thinking, "I wish I was a Lego person — they’re made to come apart.” This piece is a good way to open a discussion on divorce and the healing process, for both parents and children.
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Mark 10:12
FAX-A-DIVORCE
To set up a message about or discussion on marriage. 
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Mark 10:17-23
AT LEAST YOU HAVE YOUR HEALTH
To open a talk about our purpose in life. 
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Mark 10:35-45
BACK-STAGE ARGUMENT
While setting up for a drama, the two stage crew members actually perform a drama as they argue and complain over their work, illustrating the common occurrence of conflict and tension between friends.
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Mark 11:7-10
CLEANUP CREW
After Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the streets are littered with palm branches and cast-off garments. The two guys responsible for cleaning up the mess discuss what all the fuss was about.
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Mark 11:15-16
OPTIONS IN ALTERCATION
 This game show spoof is a fun way to approach a difficult topic: methods of fighting.Through humor, this script explores a variety of methods often employed in the midst of arguments and opens the door for talking about some good “options in altercation.”
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Mark 11:24
COMPLETE HONESTY
A man is confronted about his lack of prayer by his laptop computer.
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Mark 12:38-40
MY BURDEN HAS BEEN LIFTED
 This script can be performed easily by two actors (with one playing seven parts), or by a cast of eight. In this sketch we meet Joe, a new Christian. He is confronted by a barrage of well-meaning Christians who each have their own take on what Joe has to do to "really" be a Christian. This humorous sketch gets the audience laughing while making an important point..
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Mark 12:41-44
THE BELLS
Inspired by the folk tale When the Chimes Rang. A young boy and his sister travel to town to make a humble Christmas offering. After an encounter with a sick woman, the young boy goes to town alone. Everyone in church is hoping that the chimes will ring, and many elaborate gifts are given. But it is the offering of the young boy and his sister that ultimately makes the chimes ring.
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Mark 13:1-8
TOUCHED  BY AN ALIEN
We live in an age where many people are spiritual seekers, but often they are not looking toward the church for answers. As a consequence of people's eagerness to believe, all sorts of odd things are being accepted, everything from mind reading to ESP to crystals to UFOs. This sketch provides an opportunity to think about where the truth really lies.
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Mark 14:66-72
TALE OF TWO FRIENDS
Two of Jesus’ closest friends talk about the night of Jesus’ arrest.
By the end of the night, both men will realize that their acts of betrayal are the cause of Jesus’ death.
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Mark 15
MARY, THE MOTHER
Mary recounts the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and finds comfort in knowing that she will see her son again.

Mark 15:6-15
MY PLACE
Barabbas recalls his encounter with Christ, and tries to come to grips with Jesus dying in his place.
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Mark 15:16-39
WHY ME?
Simon gives an eyewitness account of Jesus' final walk to the cross. What troubles Simon is the irony of his own rage at the Romans for how they treated Jesus, juxtaposed with Jesus' own love and forgiveness of those very tormentors.
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Mark 15:34
THE CHECK'S TAKEN CARE OF
In this series of vignettes, we meet four couples, all having dinner at a nice restaurant. Each couple is unable to pay for the meal, and each, in turn, is surprised to hear from the waiter that an anonymous benefactor wants to take care of the check. Each couple, that is, except Ralph and Virginia, who have come to "rely upon the kindness of strangers. "There are many lessons to learn from the various couples' reactions to this outlandish offer.
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Mark 16
HE'S GONNA BE MAD
To help the audience understand the power and reality of the Resurrection.
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Mark 16:14–18
61121 HEY, ABBOTT!
 Lou and Abbott do a variation of the famous “Who's on First”routine while discussing the basic precepts of sharing the Gospel
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Mark 16:19
THE ANNIVERSARY
In this lighthearted sketch, we meet Rax and Gabe, two of heavens' finest. Gabe is thrilled to be making his annual hike -in human form -to the place where Jesus' resurrection happened. Rax has never been out of heaven and isn't so sure about this whole "body" thing. Through their antics, we gain an appreciation for the celebration of the angels in heaven.
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