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1 Thessalonians: Standing Firm - Series Trailer (Next Week)

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Produced by Church Visuals

In 1 Thessalonians, Paul is famous for writing letters of encouragement to Christian churches in different areas. Two of these letters were written to the church in Thessalonica. During this five-week series, you’ll journey through Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, discovering what it looks like to please God and stand firm in our faith.

Tags: letters, church, thessalonica, early, christians, paul, 1 thessalonians, church  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

Rest In Me

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Produced by Big Pie Publishing

The song Rest In Me was written in just a few minutes during a moving time of personal prayer. As you listen, allow God to speak to your heart and bring peace to your soul. The video is perfect for messages on faith, trust and listening prayer or even as a Father's Day reminder that God’s love is perfect, regardless of what we experienced with our earthly fathers.

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Isaiah 30:15, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:6-8, John 16:33, John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 91:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: god the father, rest in the lord, god's love, secret place, faith and trust, prayer closet, god's faithfulness, wait on the lord, peace be still  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Cross

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Produced by Deo Volente Media

The statements from the cross, both by Christ and those around Him, in His last moments on Calvary's Hill, have profound impact upon our lives. This video can be used for evangelical outreaches, communion services, studies about the cross or the crucifixion, worship intros, Good Friday services, or as a great opener for Easter morning services. The screen is black for the first 10 seconds.

Scripture: Luke 23:1-56, Matthew 27:1-66

Tags: crucifixion, forgiveness, it is finished, golgotha, son of god, cross agony, easter good friday, last words of jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

"Un (The Character Of God)”

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Produced by Freebridge Media

We serve an unequalled God. A God whose love is unfailing. His faithfulness is unrelenting and His grace is unstoppable. He is a God unending and undeniable. “UN” is a biblical look into the character of God, encouraging the viewer to open their Bibles and explore what it has to say about our unshakable God. It’s a great tool for a sermon series, small group or youth ministry.

Scripture: Psalm 150:2, Lamentations 3:22, Malachi 3:6, Job 4:2

Tags: unchanging god, character, god, god's attributes

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

He Lived He Died And He Rose

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Produced by Centerline New Media

In His life, His death, and His resurrection, Jesus’ mission was accomplished. He lived the perfect example, He died to wash clean our sins, He rose to show that sin and death had been replaced by forgiveness and life. With bright, clean, colorful visuals and inspiring music, this movie works well as an Easter worship intro and coordinates with An Invitation (Easter).

Tags: resurrection, easter, salvation, hope, cross, eternal life, holy week, empty tomb  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

One Nation Under God

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Produced by Freebridge Media

America is a nation in great need of God. We have forgotten our First Love. It’s time to pray for God to remind us that true independence is found only in Him. In his hand rests liberty and in His grace we find Freedom. Let us pray that we can once again become…One Nation Under God.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Timothy 2:6, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:45

Tags: 4th of july, independence day, united states, freedom, holidays, fourth of july, america, faith  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Following Jesus

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Produced by Freebridge Media

What does the Bible say about following Jesus? It tells us to follow Him means to serve him. It tells us to share Him with those around us. It tells us we never walk in darkness and never walk alone. It tells us to take up our cross and walk the path He leads us on. Do you follow?

Scripture: John 10:27, 1 Peter 2:21, John 8:12, Matthew 4:19

Tags: mission, calling, worship, faith, jesus, journey, walk, follow  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Thankful

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Produced by Rooftop Digital Media

1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to give thanks in all circumstances. Not just on the mountain tops of our lives, but in every season and at every time. This mini movie ends with a call to enter into his courts with thanksgiving and his gates with praise (psalm 100). Thankful will work well as a worship intro, sermon illustration, message opener, or creative segment of the service.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: thanksgiving, thankfulness, gratitude

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Eternal Life (John 3:16)

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Produced by Seeds Family Worship

Word for Word Scripture taken from John 3:16. It is our desire that every young person to not only knows this verse by heart, but also gasps the hope of the Gospel that it teaches them!  This video illustrates that God is the God of the whole world, and that His plan was to send Jesus into the world to bring people back into right relationship with Him.

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: scripture, families, memorizing the bible, seeds, bible songs, kids worship, memorizing scripture, kids church worship, songs of the bible, children’s ministry, memorize the bible, seeds family worship, word for word scripture  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

I Will Confess With Hand Motions (Psalm 32:5)

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Produced by Seeds Family Worship

Word for Word Scripture taken from Psalm 32:5. This video will get your kids worshiping God while memorizing His Word! This video is awesome because it says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us! The hand motion versions are excellent for children’s church worship.

Scripture: Psalm 32:5

Tags: children’s ministry, hand motions, songs of the bible, songs with hand motions, worship with hand motions, kids church worship, memorize the bible, engaging kids worship, hand motion videos, seeds family worship, word for word scripture, memorizing scripture, bible songs, kids worship, families, memorizing the bible, seeds, scripture  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Back To School (A Prayer)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

It’s not like it used to be…when we were kids. The pressures, the expectations, the uncertainty. It seems like being young grows more difficult each year, and being a parent comes with an ever increasing level of anxiety. Join together in prayer as we ask God to watch over our children during the upcoming school year.

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Genesis 33:5, Matthew 18:2-6, Matthew 18:10, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: strength, parenting, school, back to school, students, student, prayer, parents, love, kids, protection  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

I Love The 90s

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Produced by Church Visuals

Nothing takes us back to the 90's like rocking out with a Discman, styling with a slap bracelet, or getting notifications on your beeper. It is sometimes easy to long for the past. If we aren't careful it keeps us from being focused on the present and robs us from our future. Be in the moment and meet God exactly where you are today.

Tags: 90s

Genres: Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive

Love Story: A Valentine's Mini-Movie

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Produced by Church Visuals

Our culture is obsessed with romance we get excited over a good love story, But, this kind of love often misses the depth that we were created for. God is the author and sustainer of love. It is more than just a feeling, it is a commitment. A love worth having is a love fueled by God that is the greatest love story we could ever have.

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Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Progressive

Shine A Light: Sermon Bumper

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Produced by Church Visuals

The world can seem like a dark place sometimes. Even the smallest light can make you feel better. The Bible says that Jesus is the light of the world. When Jesus lives in our hearts we become little lights in the world too. This Sermon Bumper helps teach your Kids to Shine their Light bright in this dark world.

Tags: kids, shine a light, kids mini-movie

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Loved (John 3:16)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

Bring scripture to life with this powerful mini-movie. For God so loved the World, you…and me. He loved us with an indescribable, unrelenting love. A love aimed at bringing us home. As a prodigal returns to their Father, so too could we return…to our Creator. Through Jesus, we can have life eternal.

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: john 3:16, love, faith, world, eternity, jesus, god, belief, believe, salvation, life, prodigal, everlasting  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive