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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Psalm 23, lights, and sound.
Tags: shepherd, technology, psalms, david
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
The Bible is full of shepherds. “For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” This video short explains, in shepherding terms, why God was born a man in Bethlehem – he came to save us!
Scripture: Genesis 47:3, Micah 5:2-4, 1 Peter 2:25, Luke 2:11, Psalm 23:1-6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: evangelism, savior, salvation, god's provision, good shepherd, the lost (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Bethlehem means "House of Bread," but it is the story of the shepherds in the field that every child knows about the Christmas story. In this extended clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels," we go to the shepherd's fields in Bethlehem and tell the amazing and beautiful story of the birth of Jesus.
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Shepherd's Watch is the full version of our Nativity movie and features the Christmas carols, "Away In A Manger" and "Silent Night." It reverently depicts that night of wonder when Angels declared the amazing news of Christ's birth to the terrified shepherds of Bethlehem. It's a great way to put the wonder of God's love for mankind and the gospel message in front of all your guests and members this Christmas season. If this version is too long, check out our shorter versions: 'Love In A Manger' as well as 'Silent Night - Morning Star'.
Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Revelation 22:16, John 3:16
Tags: gospel, silent night, advent, christmas, evangelism, morning star, jesus' birth, evangelism, christmas carols, away in a manger, gospel (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
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
This video highlights the comforting and guiding presence of God as the Good Shepherd. It reassures viewers that even in difficult times, like the valley of shadows, they are never lost because of God's guidance and protection. The message encourages trusting in God's leadership, grounded in scriptures like Psalm 23:1 and John 10:11.
Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Psalm 23:4, John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 121:8, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 58:11, Romans 8:31, Hebrews 13:20-21, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 25:9, John 14:6, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 27:1, Matthew 6:34, Psalm 18:2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: good shepherd, following god, spiritual rest, green pastures, christian faith, still waters, trust in the lord, divine protection, walking with god, fear no evil, christian encouragement, divine peace, god is our shepherd, trusting in god’s guidance, hope in dark times, never lost, biblical comfort, god’s leadership, shepherd’s guidance, faith in god’s protection, psalm 121:8, psalm 25:9, matthew 6:34, john 10:11, john 14:6, god’s protection, god’s presence, god’s comfort, psalm 18:2, peace in god, psalm 27:1, hebrews 13:20-21, psalm 23:1, isaiah 58:11, christian peace, isaiah 43:2, 2 corinthians 1:3-4, psalm 23:4, psalm 119:105, matthew 11:28-30, romans 8:31, psalm 46:1, 1 peter 5:7, psalm 34:17, refuge in god, isaiah 40:11, trusting god, inspiration, guidance (view more) (view less)
Use this illustration to introduce or highlight your sermon series.
Tags: love, shepherd, jesus, mercy, love, lord (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
This video offers a tender and powerful reminder of Jesus’ invitation to all who are weary, burdened, and broken. It speaks to the heart of the Gospel — a call to lay down our burdens and receive His rest, love, and eternal presence. Let this be a gentle encouragement for your community to come to Him and find peace.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 40:29-31, John 14:27, 1 Peter 5:7, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 55:22, Philippians 4:6-7, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 34:18, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 46:1, John 6:37, Jeremiah 31:25, Psalm 121:1-2, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 30:15, James 4:8, John 10:27-29, Psalm 62:1-2, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 15:13, Zephaniah 3:17, Exodus 33:14, John 14:18, Psalm 91:1-2, Colossians 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:13, Psalm 31:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:25-27, Luke 12:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 18:2, Isaiah 58:11, John 16:33, Romans 8:26, Psalm 147:3, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 3:17-19, John 15:9, Romans 8:1 (view more) (view less)
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Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
While she knows that her husband is merely a shepherd and would never be invited to sit with dignitaries, she is overjoyed with the news he came home to share with her one morning. She retells the story and is again amazed that God chose her husband to help spread the Good News of the coming Savior.
Tags: savior, messiah, mary, christmas, good news (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Jesus had compassion on the people who were like sheep without a shepherd. He invites us to pray for the harvest of their souls. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your worship services.
Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38
Tags: compassion, shepherd, sheep, jesus
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Tags: christmas, savior, wife, shepherd
Dan, a formally-trained “prodigy of the theater arts,” is the longest-running cast member, reprising the role of the Shepherd in the “Glory of Christmas” year after year after year after year. Though his method-acting may annoy the other cast members at times, Dan reminds us all that God gave the lowest in the land the highest honor, to share the message of the birth of the Savior. This video is part of the mockumentary-style series, “The Glory of Christmas.”
Tags: funny, shepherd, christmas, savior
Genres: Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
You’ve probably seen a painting of a shepherd with a herd of sheep. It’s quiet, it’s peaceful, but have you ever tried herding sheep? It’s anything but peaceful! They’re not too bright and they’re stubborn. Sounds a lot like humans, doesn’t it? But thankfully, God sent us a Good Shepherd.
Tags: jesus, christmas, shepherd, peace
When the lights go out and the nativity set comes to life, the shepherd sets off on a frantic search for his missing lamb, leaving the 99 others behind. This is one of five videos.
Tags: christmas, nativity, jesus, shepherd
I'm not out here on my own. The Lord is my shepherd." Based on the much-loved psalm, this worship mini movie encourages us to rest in the watchful care of our loving God.
Scripture: Psalm 23:1
Tags: light, fear, psalms, comfort, shepherd, suffering (view more) (view less)
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