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Remembering things of the past can make us feel nostalgic. Use this Mini-Movie to help reintroduce Bible stories that students may have first learned when they were younger.
Tags: throwback, 80's, students, opener, bumper, retro (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
This video is a powerful reminder of the eternal strength, peace, and truth found in the words of Jesus. From calming storms to offering rest for the weary, His voice still speaks life today.
Scripture: Matthew 4:19, John 14:6, Matthew 11:28, John 14:27, John 8:12, John 8:31-32, Matthew 28:20, John 6:63, Luke 4:32, Matthew 7:24, John 10:27, Luke 21:33, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-2, Matthew 5:2-12, Luke 24:32, John 5:24, Matthew 13:16-17, John 12:48-50, Mark 1:22, John 15:7, John 17:17, Isaiah 55:11, Colossians 3:16, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 119:130, John 1:14, Matthew 7:28-29, Proverbs 30:5, Revelation 3:20, John 14:23, 1 Peter 1:25, Jeremiah 1:9, Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4, Luke 6:47-48, John 3:34, Acts 20:32, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: discipleship, jesus speaks, faith builder, hope in jesus, worship intro, teaching of jesus, christian encouragement, christian identity, sermon bumper, jesus gives freedom, never alone, jesus gives light, jesus brings peace, jesus' presence, jesus is the way, jesus teachings, light in darkness, life in christ, follow jesus, voice of christ, words of jesus, jesus quotes, bible verses from jesus, red letter words, power in his word, truth of jesus, jesus calms storms, jesus gives rest, christian short film, youth ministry video, scripture reminders, words that bring life, christ-centered video, gospel video, scripture video, john 14:6, truth and life, strength in jesus, peace from christ, matthew 4:19, matthew 28:20, john 8:31-32, matthew 11:28, john 8:12, jesus message, john 14:27 (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Word for word Scripture Song with lyrics taken directly from the Bible from 1 Timothy 4:12. This split screen hand motion video will get your kids ministry engaged and rocking while they proclaim God’s Word. This Seeds Family Worship anthem reminds us not to allow anyone look down on us because we are YOUNG, but to set an example in speech, life, love, faith and purity.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12
Tags: kids worship, memorize the bible, seeds family worship, kids church, memorize scripture, 1 timothy 4:12, children's worship, engaging worship, children ministry, seeds, scripture, love, faith, worship, truth, life, purity, salvation (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
After His resurrection, Jesus gave the disciples the Great Commission. He assured them of His power, promised them His unending presence, and urged them to accept the call to go into the world and make new disciples. Based on Matthew 28:18-20, this mini-movie is great for a sermon on the Great Commission or Transfiguration.
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
Tags: sharing jesus, great commission, lord is my strength, after easter, evangelism, missions (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Let all the amazing moms know just how much you appreciate them on Mother’s Day. Using cute animated text, emojis, an energetic narration, and a script based on the virtues found in Proverbs 31, this Mother’s Day mini-movie is a great way to start your worship service this Sunday.
Tags: mothers day, holidays, honor mothers, celebrate moms, mom, mother, mother (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
In this game, there will be 6 separate rounds where you will find a partner based on a certain criterion. Once you find your partner, you will share what brings you joy with each other. You will only have 20 seconds to find your parent and share what brings you joy.
Tags: share the joy game
Genres: Uplifting
This is a worship opener based on Romans 12:1. Therefore, in view of God's mercy, I urge you, brothers and sisters, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship. Use this opener to enter into your worship service or your next sermon series.
Scripture: Romans 12:1
Tags: opener, mini-movie, worship
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Jesus' ministry on earth created a kingdom that is unshakable. This Mini-Movie is great as an opener or bumper video for your message series.
Tags: unshakeable, 1 john, fellowship, fellowship, fear (view more) (view less)
Use this bumper video to introduce your next sermon on the prophetic message of Matthew 25, or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Daniel 7:13-14
Tags: goats, prophetic, gospel, faithful, sheep, gospel, jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
A Christmas video of the shepherds experience meeting Jesus.
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, John 3:16, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
A poignant reminder that church is about more than just showing up. Perfect as a worship intro or illustration, this video is also a great opportunity to invite congregations to join small groups and/or bible studies.
Tags: listening, congregation, church
Genres: Humorous, Reflective
This simple mini movie was built for kids, but it works for all ages. It's a simplified version of Colossians 1:15-19, maybe the best description in the Bible of who Jesus Christ truly is.
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19
Tags: jesus, kids, kids ministry, childrens ministry
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective, Bible History
One of the most memorable characters in all the scriptures is John. John helped prepare the way for Jesus’ arrival on the scene. Use this Mini-Movie to introduce the kids in your church to one of the heroes of the Bible.
Tags: preaching, evangelism, jesus, preaching, evangelism, john the baptist (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
One of the most memorable characters in all the scriptures is John. John helped prepare the way for Jesus' arrival on the scene. Use this Mini-Movie to introduce the kids in your church to one of the heroes of the Bible.
Tags: john the baptist
Genres: Uplifting, Bible History
This beautiful, simple mini movie displays Bible passages about the cross of Christ over images of a cross set in nature. Use it to provoke a time of reflection and worship about what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Galatians 6:14, Colossians 2:13-14, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 2:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: service intro, nature
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