Sermons Alive! [Paperback]

Paul Neale Lessard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1993

Sermons Alive! A sketch-a-week companion to Sunday worship services Plays are an important part of most church Christmas and Easter services. But since drama is such an enjoyable and effective means of communication, why not make it a regular part of your worship? Drama ministries across the country are including drama sketches in every Sunday service. But fortunately you don't need a huge congregation or special staff of writers to make weekly drama happen in your church. The fifty-two three- to seven-minute dramas included in this book are ideal for introducing sermons. These entertaining sketches illustrate prayer, giving, peer pressure, eternal life, dealing with failure, growth, relationships and other topics of interest to church-goers. Information on simple staging accompanies each sketch - minimal to no props and set pieces are required. Scripts are arranged in alphabetical order with both scriptural and topical theme indexes for easy access. Performance rights and permission to reproduce sketches for your group are included with book purchase.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing Ltd.; 1st edition (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091626095X
• ISBN-13: 978-0916260958
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource to use with Church Drama Troupes!, December 17, 1998

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This review is from: Sermons Alive! (Paperback)

I head up our drama ministry and have used Sermons Alive on dozens of occasions. I find the scriptural and topical reference of the book to be invaluable to finding what I need quickly. If you haven't tried Drama in your church service or are thinking about starting, Sermons alive is a great place to start. Another companion to this, if your congregation enjoys these, is Service with a Smile, also published by Meriwether Publishing. It is also referenced by topic and Scripture; the sketches in this collection are very poignant and funny and guaranteed to keep your congregation's attention. Both these collections ensure that the point of the sermon is remembered, not lost. Drama is a tremendous tool for worship; these books should be in your toolchest!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very pleased drama team director, October 20, 2005

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This review is from: Sermons Alive! (Paperback)

i must say that for the money, i do suggest this book. I purchased this book to get our drama team started in our local church. It is a great starter if you know very little about drama. Each skit is very easy for people to learn at particular any age. My drama team ranges from ages eight to eighteen. Each skit also gives a background scripture and props suggestion, very helpful. i again recommend this for every church, our drama team went from performing on special occasions to every other sunday.