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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Stories are the language of the soul. This is why Jesus used storytelling so often to illustrate deeper truths. These now famous stories are known as parables. Today they continue to remind us who God is and how much He love us.
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 16:18, Luke 8:9-10, Mark 4:34, Matthew 13:33, Luke 16:19-31, Mark 9:50, John 10:11, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16, Matthew 13:44, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:3, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:45-46, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 13:1-58 (view more) (view less)
Tags: sower, story, seed, mustard, treasure, soul, reminder, pearl, weeds, parables, illustration, love, lesson, god, stories, illustrate, fishing, language, exemplum (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
An individual looks out into the landscape with grunge overlays.
Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 104:24-30, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 40:26, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 1:20, Matthew 6:26, Matthew 6:28-29, Luke 12:24, Job 12:7-10, Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 50:11, Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 30:24-28, Matthew 13:31-32, Luke 12:27-28, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:26, Matthew 7:28-29, Mark 4:39, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 121:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:12, Psalm 104:33-34, Colossians 3:2, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 23:2, Isaiah 42:5, Psalm 95:4-5, Romans 8:20-22, 1 Corinthians 1:27 (view more) (view less)
Tags: contrast, visionary, observation, serenity, emotional, imagination, hills, survey, creativity, personal, style, harmony, mountains, mood, elements, inspiring, perceptive, gaze, details, explore, individual, expression, contemplation, insight, filters, enhance, outlook, natural, atmosphere, scene, reflective, outdoor, composition, horizon, enhancement, perspective, gritty, vastness, detail, blend, frame, serene, emotion, surroundings, colorful, grunge, vintage, vignette, outdoors, contemplative, texture, nature, landscape, focus, perspective, inspire, watch, field, sight, reflection, character, layers, view, beauty, vision, individuality, scenery, man, vantage, grunge effect, overlay effects, grungy, aesthetic, texture overlay, landscape view, grunge texture, mood setting, harmonize, visual storytelling, texture elements, muted, individual perspective, overlay style, layering, aesthetic appeal, grunge style, mood enhancement, landscape imagery, texture blend, grunginess, visual harmony, overlays, evoke, scenic beauty, ambiance, visual effects, atmospheric, vantage point, scenic, nostalgic, visuals, grunge overlay, natural beauty (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
What is a parable? Jesus connected with the every day life of people through His parables. In this clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels,' we learn that parables were "comparisons to make a point." Some parables were purposely vague and Jesus explains why he taught in parables and we hear some of Jesus' most cherished parables-the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan.
Scripture: Matthew 13:1, Luke 10:29-37, Luke 15:11-32, Mark 4:1
Tags: parables, sower, cove of the sower, sea of galilee, hidden treasure, jesus' ministry, good samaritan, prodigal son (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this media to enhance your teaching on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure from Matthew 13:44-46. A font file is included for easy customization and editing.
Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:21
Tags: hidden treasures, pearl of great price, kingdom of heaven, parable treasure, treasure, money, salvation, parable (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
The tree in this video, many believe, is the mustard tree mentioned in the gospels. We can see what Jesus was describing...a very small seed growing larger and larger. A tiny bit of faith in Jesus can grow into something extraordinary – increasing the kingdom of God, moving mountains and accomplishing the impossible!
Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 17:5-10
Tags: parable mustard seed, heaven, faith, scripture
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Featuring the song “Spirit Move” by Audrey Hatcher Woodhams this video will inspire, uplift and heal the souls of your audience. A song of both redemption and request, Spirit Move is a powerful tool and look at the cleansing and inspirational power of our awesome God. This video also features world class nature footage, inspiring text animation, and scripture.
Scripture: Matthew 20:19, Psalm 23:3, Matthew 13:13, Psalm 51:8-10, Jeremiah 29:11, Ezekiel 36:25, Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:29, Lamentations 3:22-24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: living water, cleansing, missions, evangelism, holy spirit, baptism, parable general (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Forgiving is the last thing we want to do when we are hurt by someone. This video illustrates that Jesus came to change the system of forgiveness. And that forgiveness is appealing to a higher court and that we can be set free by the power of the living God.
Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 10:8, John 20:21-23, Matthew 13:1-9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: grace, unforgiveness, surrender, bitterness, free gift, ask forgiveness, power, strength, weakness, forgiveness for others, forgiveness in jesus, two or three, e, jesus forgives, forgive your enemy, forgive and forget (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
A colorful background set for your sermon on tending a spiritual garden.
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Philippians 3:12-14
Tags: trust, the church, patience, parable general, new testament (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective
Use this set of backgrounds to encourage your listeners to become salt and light in this world.
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 13:1-23
Tags: christian witness, sharing jesus, light of the world, sharing my testimony, salt, light, witness (view more) (view less)
Teach your congregation to plant seeds of faith wherever they go and in whoever they meet.
Scripture: Luke 17:6-19, Matthew 17:14-21, Matthew 13:1-23, Psalm 138:8
Tags: faith, parable, sower, mustard, seed, parable sower and seed, faith that looks up, soil, examples of faith (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional
A lovely set of backgrounds especially for your sermon on a favorite of Jesus' parables.
Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20
Tags: seed, sower, parable, parable sower and seed
A great set of backgrounds for your sermon on the sower and the seed or a talk on evangelism.
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-43, Mark 4:3-20
Tags: evangelism, sowing, parable sower and seed, yeast, leaven, seed (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Reflective
The parable of the soils will be well illustrated with these natural background images.
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:3-23
Tags: parable, grow, parable sower and seed, cultivate, soil (view more) (view less)
Use this set of backgrounds to illustrate your sermon on Numbers 22.
Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, John 5:1-9, John 5:8-9, John 5:8, Numbers 22:1-15, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, 1 Chronicles 12:32 (view more) (view less)
Tags: wisdom, decision, doing god's will, biblical, lead (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Encourage your listeners to trust in God with this colorful background set.
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10, John 13:31-35, Exodus 33:12-18, Luke 17:1-10, Exodus 28:1-43, Colossians 1:25-26, Genesis 9:8-17, Matthew 13:38-43, Joshua 23:14-16, Joshua 21:45, Exodus 33:12-33 (view more) (view less)
Tags: god is faithful, commentary, faith general, promises of god, god's faithfulness, promise, honesty, anger, commitment, trust (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting
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