In Video Illustrations: "Ephesians 5:13-20"

What Are You Bringing

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Produced by The Veracity Project

Soon, you’ll be around a table for a Thanksgiving feast. Naturally, different people will bring different things to that table. Chances are, God will give you an opportunity to share why you’re thankful. This video is a reminder that this Thanksgiving, we shouldn’t just bring food to the table.

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18, Matthew 6:19-34

Tags: thanksgiving, appreciation, gratitude, give thanks, thanksgiving holiday, grateful heart  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Church Welcome

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Produced by Freebridge Media

Welcome people to church by letting them know they are accepted, cared about and loved. Let them know church is a place they can call home...where they can belong, find friends and most importantly, experience God.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 5:19, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: welcome, invitation, church attendance, church body of christ

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Halloween Beliefs Collide

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Produced by Flickering Mind Media

Halloween, a time of year when the air gets crisper, days get shorter and some people anticipate the darkest spookiest holiday of the year. There is a lot of controversy surrounding Halloween but there is no denying it's popularity in modern culture with an anticipated revenue of more than 8 billion dollars this year alone. This video does not draw a conclusion for you but simply asks the questions. It provides a spooky presentation encouraging you to come to your own conclusion. Should we celebrate this holiday? Avoid it? Is it a ministry opportunity? What do you think?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-12, 1 Corinthians 9:22, 3 John 1:11, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 12:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Ephesians 5:13-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: outreach, harvest, halloween, fall festival

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Church Welcome (Christmas)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

This Christmas set your visitors at ease by letting them know they are accepted, cared about and loved. Let them know the church is a place they can call home...where they can belong, find friends and most importantly, experience the miracle of Christmas.

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:11, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:12, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 5:19, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: church community, christmas advent, christmas eve, welcome, acceptance, fellowship, worship, christmas  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

His Year

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Produced by Centerline New Media

It’s a new year. Some of us are excited, some dread the thought. Some will struggle to make this the best year ever, some will just try to survive. But what does God want for you this year? Using Joshua 1:7-9, this New Year’s mini-movie can be used to encourage your congregation to make this year God’s year.

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-9, Ephesians 5:15-16

Tags: hope, priorities, new year's day, success, fear, god relationship, new year's eve  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Firstfruits

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Produced by Dan Stevers

Cain and Abel brought offerings to the Lord but only Abel’s was accepted. Why did God reject Cain’s offering? This mini-movie looks at the principle of the firstfruit and why it's central to our giving. This video can be used with a message on tithing, but the concept extends to every aspect of our lives. God doesn’t accept leftovers; God must be first.

Contains excerpts from "The Blessed Life: Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living" by Robert Morris. Used with permission. Published by Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-4, Ephesians 5:10-18

Tags: cain and abel, abraham and isaac, tithes and offering, gift jesus, e, jericho  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Haz Que Cuente

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Produced by Dan Stevers

Life is a precious but fleeting gift. There is no guarantee of tomorrow but we have today; let’s make it count.

Scripture: James 4:14, Ephesians 5:16

Tags: vida cristiana, prioridades, espanol, spanish, muerte, amor, tiempo, proposito  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Make It Count

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Produced by Dan Stevers

Life is a precious but fleeting gift. There is no guarantee of tomorrow but we have today; let’s make it count.

Scripture: James 4:14, Ephesians 5:16

Tags: daily living, love as jesus, time, priorities, focus, action, purpose, death  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Home (A Church Welcome)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

Welcome people to church by letting them know they matter, they are cared about and they have a purpose. Let them know they have a found a place they can call home.

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

Tags: family, friendship, church, belong

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

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Welcome (Thanksgiving)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

This Thanksgiving, welcome people to church by letting them know they are accepted, cared about and loved. Let them know the church is a place they can call home...where they can belong, find friends and most importantly, experience God. Let them know just how thankful you are for them.

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12, 1 John 3:18, Psalm 122:1, Ephesians 5:19, Matthew 18:20, Psalm 95:2, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: church, thanksgiving, love, care, welcome, visitor, family, greeting, going to church, accepted  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Life

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Produced by Freebridge Media

In life, we often dwell on the past or look to the future. But, what about the present? If our future rests in Jesus, then shouldn’t our present be lived for Him? Life itself is to be lived for the glory of God. What are you doing to make that a reality?

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:15-16, Psalm 23:6, Deuteronomy 30:16, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: serving, life, present, future, surrender, living, past, eternity, glory, honor, worship, jesus, faith, world  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Thanksgiving Chair

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Produced by Shift Worship

How often do we sit in the seat of thanksgiving throughout the day? What does it mean to "give thanks in all circumstances"? And who are we teaching to say thanks along with us?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: giving thanks, thanksgiving, fall, gratitude, autumn  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Church Welcome

Video Illustration

Produced by Freebridge Media

Welcome people to church by letting them know they are accepted, cared about and loved. Let them know church is a place they can call home...where they can belong, find friends and most importantly, experience God.

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

Tags: visitors, family, welcome, church, love  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

You Are Welcome Here

Video Illustration

Produced by Freebridge Media

Visiting a church can be intimidating and even overwhelming. Let your visitors know they are welcome, cared about and loved

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

Tags: belonging, visitors, church welcome, welcomed, accepted, church, love, family  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional