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Take Up Your Cross

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Produced by Freebridge Media

Jesus taught a powerful truth to His Disciples. He taught that following Him meant denying yourself and taking up your cross. That truth still stands as a cornerstone of our faith today, challenging us to live in selfless surrender to our Savior.

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Tags: cross, follow, jesus, faith general, carrying your cross  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Stuff

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

We all carry stuff - some good, some not so good. And when we come to church, it’s easy to leave our stuff in the parking lot, then walk into the church building with a smile, as if our stuff doesn’t really exist. But what if the invitation from Christ is something different, and what if your church can communicate that invitation with clarity and inspiration?

Tags: jesus, struggles, sin general, burdens, cast your burdens  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Where Is Your God?

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Produced by Beamer Films

This thought-provoking meditation on Psalm 42 addresses the 'dark night of the soul,' a trial which every true believer in Christ will experience at some point. Our Lord Himself cried out from the cross "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?" Based on Psalm 42, this meditation will inspire hope in the hearts of all who thirst for God's presence amid the darkness. Our Lord will come to us in His perfect time, even and especially when the mockers deride our faith and ask us, "Where Is Your God?" Featuring passages from Psalm 42 as well as Deuteronomy 31:8, Philippians 2:8, Matthew 27:43,46 and 1 Corinthians 10:13.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8, Philippians 2:8, Matthew 27:43, Matthew 27:46, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: hope, darkness, the cross, abandonment, thirst for god, forsaken  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Carry It On (Philippians 1:6)

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Produced by Seeds Family Worship

Word for Word Scripture taken from Philippians 1:6. This song will get your kids worshiping God while memorizing His Word! In this scripture we learn that he is who began a good work in you will carry it on to the day of Christ Jesus!

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Tags: word for word scripture, seeds family worship, kids worship, bible songs, memorize the bible, songs of the bible, kids church worship, memorizing scripture, children’s ministry, families, memorizing the bible, seeds, faith, scripture  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Shattered Friday

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Produced by Shift Worship

He knew no sin but carried ours. He broke no bones but bled enough to cover all who trust in Him. This Good Friday meditation celebrates, in a minor key, Christ's victory on the cross over sin and death.

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Tags: easter good friday, sinless savior, easter, holy week, cross  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Your Love Is Deep

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Produced by Highway Media

The ever-present truth and beauty of the cross penetrate every aspect of our lives, reminding us of the deep love of Christ.

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Tags: god's love, mercy, grace, forgiveness

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Bring It To The Cross

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Produced by Church Fuel

Often times, life becomes really heavy. The weight of the world can seem too much for us to bear. What we must remember is at the Cross, Jesus took all our sin and pain upon himself and three days later, he rose from the grave, defeating it once and for all. This season, take all that you carry to Jesus; He is waiting for you at the Cross.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17, Romans 3:25, Romans 8:35, 2 Corinthians 12:9-11, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: boasting in weakness, god in the hardships, power of christ, victory, resurrection, faith, forgiveness  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary

We Give Thanks

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Inspire your congregation to give thanks to the Lord, in spite of the many challenges that may hinder our gratitude. The season of Thanksgiving reminds us of God’s ultimate goodness above all else, and for that, we give thanks.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: gracious provision, count your blessings, thankfulness, thanksgiving

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Love Is

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Produced by Centerline New Media

What is love? This mini-movie explores what the Bible says about love.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:37, John 15:13

Tags: scripture, relationships, christian love, patience, love your neighbor, workplace integrity, greatest commandment, love one another, love chapter, love your enemies  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

People Of God

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

This evangelistic video tells of how we are called to serve and that we need to spread the light the truth and the way.

Tags: outreach, easter, evangelism, victory, serving others, let your light shine, great commission, sharing your faith, sharing the gospel, people of god, typography  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Por Sus Heridas (Viernes Santo)

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Produced by Centerline New Media

He carried our sins to the cross to die so that we might live for what is right. And by His wounds, you are healed. Based on 1 Peter 2: 23-24, this mini-movie is designed for your Good Friday service.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23-24

Tags: good friday, easter, cross, spanish, sins forgiven, easter good friday, mini movie, redeemed by blood  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Love Your Enemy

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Produced by Sermon Supply/Wondercamp

Jesus could have said to create peace with our enemy, but he doesn’t. He told us to love our enemy. Sami Awad, a Christian Palestinian shares what it looks like to actually follow Jesus’ challenging words while living in one of the most hostile parts of the world. Who are the enemies in our lives, and how can we love them?

Scripture: Matthew 5:43

Tags: peace, israel, palestine, love your enemies, current events  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Christmas Thugs

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Produced by The Sound Tank

This hilarious video shows a couple shady characters in a nice neighborhood during the Christmas season. Great surprise ending!

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Isaiah 7:14

Tags: christmas, christmas eve, outreach, love your neighbor, christmas advent  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Gossip

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Produced by Ministryflix

This comedy about the inappropriate use of prayer requests stars Kate Flannery ("The Office"), Victoria Jackson ("Saturday Night Live"), and Beth Grant ("No Country for Old Men") as women in a prayer group who tear down their fellow church members through gossip.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Titus 2:3

Tags: church community, hold your tongue, e, prayer, slander, gossip  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Labor Day God's Way

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Produced by Beamer Films

This Labor Day parable is a perfect addition to your Labor Day weekend services. It reminds us to cast all of our cares upon God, to lay our burdens at his feet!

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5-7, Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: holidays civic, rest, cast your burdens, youth, labor day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary