50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the miracle worker
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the miracle worker
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is not known why Jesus chose to do miraculous things, but they filled his friends with amazement, awe and fear. Jesus was not just the best human being ever to live. He was also the Son of God. Session aim: To know that Jesus did miraculous things. From 50 Praise, Pray and Pla…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (1)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (1)
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus told stories to challenge people to think in new ways. In the parable of the greedy farmer, he says that lots of money or things do not make people well-off in God's view. There is an opportunity in this session to think about starting a social action project. Such projects…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (2)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the teacher (2)
by BRF - Rona Orme
Jesus taught with authority. He taught that his words and instructions are the correct way to live - looking after people in need, not being greedy, not judging others, and asking God for the things we need. This session highlights the importance of basing our lives on his teachi…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (1)
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Jesus the friend (1)
by BRF - Rona Orme
The Bible makes it clear that God knows each of us by name. Jesus calls the man lowered through the roof 'my friend' as he forgives his sins (Luke 5:20) and he addresses the disciples as 'friends' (John 15:14-15). Most people find it helpful to think about Jesus as a friend and b…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
The Seventh Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 Gaze on the face of Jesus, rapt with attention. At this point, he is so deep in prayer that the disciples dare not fidget or interrupt such a holy moment. They do not cough or break the stillness of Jesus, who is directing his entire ener…
Christmas Question Time
Christmas Question Time
by Paul Symonds
Sketch in the style of Question Time, in which the panel is made up of Jesus, Santa and the Tooth Fairy. They each explain what they have to offer members of the audience. Suitable for Christmas. PRESENTER: Good evening and welcome to this week's Question Time. As usual, we have …
A Single Grain
A Single Grain
by Jonathan Sharp
A poem relating themes of Harvest and Birth, Growth, Death and Resurrection as suggested by Jesus' comment in John 12v24 Wild as an ear of corn he grew, Up to the sun he strained, Thriving upon its energy, Drinking of heaven’s rain. Stirred and prompted by the breeze, Wise as the…
Monologue: Peter sees the light!