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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
Based on 1 Corinthians 9:24. Many focus on our failures, they scoff at our weaknesses, they obsess over having the right style, and they are captivated by the idea of winning. There is so much talk, but their feet never even leave the starting line. But for us… We run.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-9, 1 Corinthians 9:26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: victory, dedication, race, christian walk, christian life, motivation, journey, inspiration, faithfulness, video, seeking god, prize, faith, christian, spiritual, commitment, discipleship, endurance, perseverance, race of faith, run with endurance, finish line, apostle paul, discipline, press on, running, running the race, faith journey, seeking christ, spiritual growth, goal, run the race, christian race, spiritual race, seeking the prize, running the course, running for jesus, running for god, running for the crown, running with purpose, running with passion, running with faith (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
He was born humbly, lived passionately and died selflessly. Everything Jesus did was done with redemption in mind. But when his life ended, he was only getting started. He rose triumphantly, victorious over sin and death…our eternity changed forever. He is Jesus, our Savior!
Scripture: Romans 4:25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:3, John 1:29, John 11:25, Mark 10:45, John 3:16, Mark 15:14-22, Isaiah 53:5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: cross, risen, victory, grave, holy week, sacrifice, death, love, grace, jesus, easter, savior, worship, resurrection, holiday, grace (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Play this high energy service intro at the start of your Father's Day Service - or use it anywhere that you need a short transition. Play it midway through the sermon to wake up all the Dads! It features a stomp-like drum track, fast-moving visuals and fun typography.
Tags: father's day, dads, high energy, opener, service intro, service bumper, stomp rhythms, drums (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
In this clip from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels," Jesus is rejected by the people of Nazareth. He leaves his home town and walks toward the Sea of Galilee. We learn about this fertile region and about Jesus choosing the small fishing village of Capernaum to start his ministry.
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
One of the great stories Jesus tells is of the prodigal son - who left on his own, but returned home to a loving father. This should be how first time guests feel at your church. Start your service with this warm and inviting intro that will connect with not only visitors, but members of the church as well.
Tags: invitation, welcome intro, opener, the prodigal son
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Christmas video of Luke 2:10-14 in a beautiful video format.
Scripture: Luke 2:10-14, 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 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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)
We give thanks to You, God. This is the day you have made. For that, we rejoice. As we enter into Your house, we are grateful for Your light, that shines for all of us. We lift our voices in gratitude and thanksgiving. This worship intro is the perfect way to start your services during this Thanksgiving season.
Tags: thanksgiving, fall, thanks, worship intro, mountains (view more) (view less)
This stunning visual depiction of the silent, holy night when Jesus was born will help you bring your congregation's focus to the Savior. Use this video to start your Christmas services, as a sermon intro, or even during your offering time. An alternate version with a closing statement works perfectly to end your service.
Tags: christmas, jesus, birth, silent night
“The Corner Market: Back To School Edition” is an interactive game where students move to different corners of the room to indicate their preferences on various school-related topics. This engaging activity encourages physical movement and sparks conversations about shared experiences, making it an ideal icebreaker for youth groups at the start of a new school year.
Tags: four corners, first day of school, video element, would you rather, screens, teens, students, back to school, game, video, school, fun, youth, fun (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
This energetic opener is a corporate prayer based on Psalm 24:1. It will help focus hearts and minds, which is a great way to start any service! Help your community to remember and declare that they’re held by the One who is holding the whole world. Features “tiny planet” visuals, which were created with a 360 camera.
Scripture: Psalm 24:1
Tags: worship intro
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
God knows every one of your names. What if I told you that you could know God too? That God is not just some kind of idea, He is not just a theory, or a crutch to help us when life is hard. Rather, God is real. Use this bumper to start off your student worship gathering.
Tags: name, god, reflection, worship service, opener (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
By sending Jesus, God stepped into this broken world in human form. And through His sacrifice, He wiped clean our old story and started writing a new one. It's a story of redemption and forgiveness. It's our life story. It's His story. It's a resurrection story. Perfect for Easter Sunday as a worship intro, sermon illustration, or closing benediction.
Tags: forgiveness, world, sacrifice, resurrection, easter, jesus, broken, redemption (view more) (view less)
This clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels" looks at why the book of Matthew starts with a long list of names, a genealogy. Matthew was writing to a Hebrew audience and knew that he was making a case that held tightly to the Jewish law and lineage grated specific authority. Did Jesus have the right credentials? Was he qualified to make the claims that he did?
Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17
Tags: book of matthew, jewish families, jesus, lineage, genealogy, high priest, ancestry, priesthood (view more) (view less)
Start a transformative journey with "Make Your Mark: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts," a powerful series that challenges your church to live with purpose and intentionality, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Through thought-provoking content and inspiring resources, this series encourages self-reflection, seizing opportunities, and embracing one's unique calling to create a lasting legacy that transcends time.
Tags: church, mark, purpose, legacy, impact, church (view more) (view less)
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