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Almighty God, work in us and through us. This year. Every year. Forever. Use this mini-movie as a call to worship or service starter for any New Year’s themed church service, event, or celebration.
Tags: service starter, worship, prayer, new year
We open our eyes to see His glory, our ears to hear His voice, our hearts to receive His love, and our mouths to sing His praises.
Tags: praise, worship, worship intro, service starter
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Over the past year we have worn masks for protection. Many of us wear other "masks" to protect ourselves as well. Rather than let people know our true selves, it's easier to pretend to be something else. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your worship services.
Tags: sermon bumper, service opener, mask, political
Genres: Emotional, Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
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: opener, worship service, god, reflection, name (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
On Memorial Day, we remember those who accepted death for the love of country. Using excerpts from General James A. Garfield's speech on the first Memorial Day in 1868, the sentiments are still true today.
Tags: remember, memorial day, service, honor, sacrifice (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
We are Church. We are the light in the dark, the hope to the hopeless, peace for the broken heart, reflections of Christ’s love. Use this mini movie to illustrate that your church isn’t just a building, but a body of believers answering the call of Jesus Christ.
Tags: worship intro, church welcome, service intro
Genres: Powerful
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
Use this Game for your next Student Ministry worship service in tandem with our Series Media Twisted. It is difficult today to know what is true. The Evil One is crafty and sly. He takes what God has said and twists it just enough that we are fooled into believing a lie. Do not be fooled.
Tags: truth, videos, screens, student ministry, opener, interactive, game, students (view more) (view less)
This Memorial Day video features an original poem and narration which pays tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their names, now etched in history, will remain A lasting tribute. This video features a series of images, footage and spoken word depicting and describing the sacrifice made in order for us to continue to enjoy national freedom.
Scripture: Joshua 4:7, Psalm 116:15, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, John 15:13, Romans 5:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:12, Isaiah 25:8, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 147:3, Matthew 5:4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: devotion, legacy, selfless, gratitude, courage, duty, loyalty, respect, tribute, valor, heroism, remembrance, grateful, patriot, fallen, remember, perseverance, sacrifice, honor, commitment, freedom, service, patriotism, liberty, bravery, courageous, honored, sacrificed, valorized, memorialized (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
This video challenges congregations to spend more time together as a family in the coming New Year, and gives them ten ideas for how to make it happen! A great service opening/closing piece.
Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:14, Exodus 20:12, Psalm 122:8, Acts 24:16, 2 Corinthians 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Timothy 4:10 (view more) (view less)
Tags: new year, desire, celebrate, hope, family, reflection, party, fresh, resolve, beginning, community, fellowship, season, parents, children, community, times square, december 31, begin, 31st, new year’s new year’s eve, ball drop, new your city, parties, reflecting, start list, started, time, new york, starting over, reflect, seasonal, spouse, start, siblings, serve, resolutions, holiday, quality time, acts 20:24, philippians 3:14, psalm 122:8, acts 24:16, 1 timothy 4:10, 1 thessalonians 5:15, 2 corinthians 13:11, fellowship, exodus 20:12 (view more) (view less)
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
Straight from scripture, Psalm 118 is a quirky, colorful representation of this great call to worship and thanksgiving.
Scripture: Psalm 118:1, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 118:14, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 118:27-29 (view more) (view less)
Tags: worship practice, lord is my strength, god's faithfulness, thanksgiving holiday, victory in christ, give thanks (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting
The great nation of the United States of America was founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As we celebrate our independence, let us not forget our dependence on God, our foundation of faith and our need for His hand to guide us.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:6, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:45, John 8:32, John 8:36, Psalm 33:12, Psalm 118:5, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Ephesians 3:12, Romans 8:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: history, fourth of july, america, celebrate, freedom, holidays civic, 4th of july, independence day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Traditional
This year has been a journey for us all. For some the road has brought joy and for others…pain. We look and see a broken world and are stunned by the chaos around us. Our hearts beat to the rhythm of uncertainty. As a new year begins, let us remember to turn our eyes upon Jesus. To look full in His wonderful face. Let us watch as the things of earth are dimmed by the light of His glory and grace.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 90:12, Jeremiah 29:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: year, new years, holidays, worship, new year, new year's day, surrender, dedication, purpose (view more) (view less)
This Christmas, as we celebrate Jesus, let your visitors know they are welcomed, cared about and loved.
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 1:21, John 3:16
Tags: christmas eve, holidays, advent, christmas, christmas advent, christmas season, jesus birth, birth of jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
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