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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
Help students shift their focus from self to Jesus and others. This Mini-Movie encourages us to follow Jesus' example for how to live, love, and serve others with humility.
Tags: transitional element, screens, bumper, selfie, mini-movie, identity, video, students (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
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
On Palm Sunday we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ; the day the great crowd gathered in Jerusalem to welcome their king. But Jesus wasn’t the kind of king they were expecting.
Scripture: John 12:12-13, John 18:33-36
Tags: palm sunday
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
The soldier who nailed Jesus to the cross recounts the experience. He was just doing his job. But, when Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they’re doing” and looked at him, the soldier realized that he needed to be forgiven. He realized Jesus really was the Son of God.
Tags: forgiveness, death, crucifixion, easter, cross, soldier, holy week (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
When their brother, Lazarus, was sick, Mary and Martha called for the one person they knew could heal him. But when Jesus didn’t arrive until after Lazarus died, they wavered in their belief. Once Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the sisters realized that Jesus is the Christ, and whoever believes in Him will live.
Tags: mary, easter, holy week, lazarus, martha (view more) (view less)
Jesus told Judas that His time had not yet come. Judas, impatient, though believing that Jesus was the One to turn everything upside down, made a move that forced Jesus’ hand — that made His time come. As he recounts stories of his time with Jesus, and his betrayal, Judas comes to realize the gravity of what he had done. This captivating mini movie is an ideal video to set up your Good Friday service.
Tags: easter, good friday, holy week, judas, betrayal (view more) (view less)
As followers of Christ, we have a light to shine in the world. That light should make a difference everywhere we shine it.
Scripture: Psalm 36:9, John 8:12
Tags: fan or follower, church anniversary, pentecost, obedience, black, revival, follow jesus, remnant (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Jesus is the Light of the World. “The Light” is a visual representation of that truth found in John 8:12. The light changes everything!
Scripture: John 8:12, John 1:1-9, Psalm 119:105
Tags: bible, mercy, jesus christ, eternal life, change, light of the world, light in darkness (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Sometimes our perspective of God can be a bit strange. To some, God appears to be like a vending machine, casually dispensing spiritual gifts and talents by our requests. But is he more than just a vending machine?
Scripture: Matthew 6:5-7, Luke 11:2, Luke 11:9, John 15:7, Hebrews 4:16 (view more) (view less)
Tags: prayer, heaven, religion, christian walk, authentic, prayer supplication, discipline, jesus relationship (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous
Christ has risen and we have been made new in him, this is a short celebratory typography about just that. This video makes a great way to open your service, start your worship or simply as a stand alone piece.
Scripture: Joshua 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Tags: new creation, new life, victory, healing, celebration, jesus relationship, easter resurrection (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
We were alone, living under the curse of sin, until the light of Jesus broke into our world. Wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger, the Word became flesh. So, come let us adore the Newborn King, Christ the Lord. Featuring scripture from Luke 2:10-11, this mini-movie works perfectly as a worship intro or sermon illustration for your Advent, Christmas, and Christmas Eve services.
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:14, Luke 2:14
Tags: christmas, nativity, christmas eve, greatest gift, redemption, jesus christ, christmas advent (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:14, Luke 2:14, John 3:16-17 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christmas advent, jesus christ, redemption, greatest gift, christmas eve, nativity, christmas (view more) (view less)
Christmas can be about many things: cards, gifts, decorations, snow angels... but the most important focus should always be the birth of our Savior. This video illustrates that point in a unique way as a character from one Christmas card comes to life and ends up at the nativity.
Scripture: John 1:14, Luke 2:11
Tags: christmas meaning, hanging of greens, christmas advent, christmas, christmas eve, birth of jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Reflective
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing is a Christmas classic and tells the story of Jesus Birth. This video is ideal for a Christmas or Christmas Eve service. It can be used as a sing-along, stand-alone element, introduction or other transitions. It is a celebration of Jesus birth, the angels who pronounced it and ultimately the salvation it brought.
Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:11
Tags: birth of jesus, christmas eve, christmas, christmas advent, christmas gospel, christmas joy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting
When the work of the cross was finished, the work of Easter began. Death lost its sting. The grave was defeated. The stone was rolled away. In 3 days, Jesus accomplished everything we needed to experience his grace and redeem our eternity. Featuring an original, epic soundtrack, “Easter (He Is Risen)” is a powerful reminder of the Easter story and the saving mercy of our risen Savior.
Scripture: Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 1:3, John 11:25, John 3:16, Mark 15:14-22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christ's sacrifice, blood of jesus, god's love, palm sunday, grace, resurrection, easter (view more) (view less)
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