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Asking For A Friend: An Easter Invite

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Produced by Skit Guys

Inviting someone to your church's Easter service doesn't have to be a sweat-inducing, fear-filled experience. This lighthearted invite video will encourage your congregation to take the leap and ask someone to join them at church on Easter.

Tags: church, friends, easter, church, family, invite, invitation, funny  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Power Of Friendship

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

Experience the transformative power of friendship in this heartfelt video. Just as Jesus calls us friends and loves us unconditionally, we are invited to draw near to our Creator and share our hearts with Him. Friendship, both received and given, is a precious gift that mirrors God’s love for us. In moments of joy and struggle, true friends stand by us, pray for us, and hold us accountable, reflecting the strength and beauty of divine love. Watch now and be inspired by the incredible gift of friendship that refreshes the soul and awakens our hearts with joy.

Scripture: John 15:15, Proverbs 18:24, James 4:8, John 15:13, Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 27:9, Job 2:11, 1 Samuel 18:1, Ruth 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 3:8, Philippians 2:3-4, Proverbs 16:24, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 13:34-35, Romans 15:2, Ephesians 4:2-3, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Proverbs 27:5-6, Proverbs 27:19, John 15:12-13, Colossians 3:13, Galatians 6:10, Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 27:10, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Proverbs 27:9, 1 John 4:7, Romans 12:15, Proverbs 27:17, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 13:1, Galatians 6:1-2, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Proverbs 22:11, Philippians 1:3-5, Hebrews 10:24, Colossians 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 14:19, Philippians 2:2, Romans 12:16, James 5:16, Romans 15:5-6, John 15:12, Romans 15:13, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 18:20, Philippians 4:8-9, Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Proverbs 27:17, Romans 1:12, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 13:16, Ephesians 4:1-3, 1 John 4:12, Galatians 6:2, Proverbs 17:22, John 13:34, Romans 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:9-10, Colossians 3:14, 1 John 4:11, 1 Peter 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Galatians 5:13, Proverbs 27:9, John 15:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Progressive

Dude - Join A Life Group

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Produced by Beamer Films

Dude, Join A Life Group is a comedic illustration about a guy that could use a friend. A funny way to promote Life Groups.

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Tags: church small groups, walk in spirit, fellowship, small groups, encouragement, friendship  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Awkward Invites: Space Survival

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Produced by Skit Guys

As an astronaut boldly goes on a space walk, his co-worker boldly invites him to church. But what happens when it's not the answer he was looking for? This awkward invite is a hilarious way to encourage your congregation to invite friends and neighbors to a church service.

Tags: church, friends, invitation, invite, awkward, church  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Tipping Point

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Produced by Skit Guys

As a customer tries to pay for his coffee, the touchscreen taking his payment decides to offer him a challenge to invite his neighbors to his church's Christmas service. Use this lighthearted video to encourage your congregation to invite friends and family to join you for your Christmas service.

Tags: neighbors, friends, invite, invitation, funny, family, christmas eve, christmas  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Two Are Better Than One

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Produced by Church Fuel

This video based on Ecclesiastes 4 reminds us that two are better than one. They have a good return for their labor. They can encourage and support each other. If either of them falls down, the other can help them up. They can provide advice, rebuke, wisdom, joy, and love. Two are better than one.

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Tags: illustration, labor, congregation, kindness, advice, rebuke, friend, pastor, encouragement, bible, fellowship, community, love, scripture, church, ecclesiastes, support, joy, wisdom, wife, husband, closer, pastor, opener, ecclesiastes 4, community, two, friends, spouses, ecclesiastes 4:9-12, resource, better than one, church, bible, fellowship  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

Reason For The Season

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Produced by Skit Guys

When visiting his friends Sheryl and Steve just before Christmas, Edward finds himself surrounded by every imaginable decoration (and a few nobody could ever imagine!). In this playful scene, he helps the couple see that the holiday is about more than lights and sights, but that Jesus is the true reason for the season.

Tags: jesus, christmas, reason, friends

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective

The Light Of Christmas - Promo

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Produced by Outreach, Inc.

Use this Christmas promo video to encourage your church to be a light to their friends, family and neighbors.

Tags: light of the world, let your light shine, birth of jesus, invite, celebrate, family, christmas, jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Welcome

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Produced by Freebridge Media

Visiting a church can be intimidating and even overwhelming. Welcome people to church by letting them know they are among friends and are accepted, cared about and loved.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 5:19

Tags: introduction, visitors, greeting, welcome, friends  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Thanksgiving Anthem

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Produced by Skit Guys

It’s easy to say thanks for the things we can see every day: food on our table, family and friends, the beauty all around us. But we often forget to thank God for the things we can’t see or touch, for not only the good things, but also the challenges we face in life, and for the great sacrifice that Jesus made for us. This mini movie reminds audiences to embrace a spirit of gratefulness.

Tags: thanksgiving, family, grateful, friends, anthem  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Thankful

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Produced by Skit Guys

We all need a reminder of what's important in life and what we should truly be thankful for. In this funny video, watch two friends endure a tough workout together as they discuss gratitude.

Tags: thanksgiving, thanks, funny, friends, workout  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Church Invite

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Produced by Beamer Films

Use this hilarious mini-move to help encourage your congregation to invite friends, family and neighbors.

Scripture: Psalm 122:1, Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: evangelism, outreach, invitation, back to church

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Awkward Invites: Golf Buddies

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Produced by Skit Guys

A golf “announcer” finally gets an invite to church that he’s been waiting for, but it might cost the golfer the winning shot and lunch. Remember, inviting friends to church doesn’t have to be awkward.

Tags: funny, invite, invitation, church, church, friends  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Fighting Words

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Produced by SermonCentral

Use this bumper video to introduce your sermon.

Scripture: James 4:1

Tags: quarrel, friends, argue, fight, politics, anger  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Thanksgiving Pig

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Produced by Skit Guys

After a newly introduced Thanksgiving tradition isn't well received, a family discovers what it really means to be thankful for the blessings in their lives. This lighthearted video will help you focus your congregation on the things that matter during the Thanksgiving season.

Tags: friends, relationships, gratitude, thanks, family, thanksgiving  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary