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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
After graduating high school, Robin rejects his Christian upbringing to live life to its fullest. It isn’t until his parents reveal a long-held family secret that Robin discovers the life he has been missing all along. Discussion Guide: https://movingworks.org/project/chasing-life/
Tags: love, jesus saves, brokenness, god's power, god's love, redemption, healing, love, forgiveness (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Experience the powerful journey from prophecy to fulfillment in this compelling mini-movie that traces Jesus' path from humble beginnings to divine Savior. Through stunning visuals and moving narrative, witness how the carpenter's son revealed His true identity through miraculous acts of power, proving He was the promised Messiah who would make all things right.
Tags: matthew, jesus, messiah, prophecy, king, fulfillment, carpenter, video, sermon bumper, mini movie (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Peter recounts the work and miracles of Jesus that led up to Palm Sunday and shares that Jesus had bigger eyes for a deeper mission than the disciples could imagine. His excitement for what comes next will draw people into the story of that triumphal entry and set you up to teach. This video is from the series The Gospel According to Peter: A Holy Week Experience.
Tags: holy week, the gospel according to peter, holy week, jesus, easter, peter, palm sunday (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Awake my soul. I will praise you Lord among the nations. Based on Psalm 57:8-11, this mini-movie is a great way to start your next time of worship.
Scripture: Psalm 57:8-11
Tags: worthy, life, praise, worship, glory, honor, intro, worth, psalm, starter, journey jesus (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Touch Bin lived most of her life gripped by fear, pain, and hopelessness, but when God opened her eyes to the truth of Christ, she left the path of death and began a journey toward life. Discussion Guide: https://movingworks.org/project/death-where-is-your-sting/
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7
Tags: faith, love, heaven, joy, surrender, jesus is the way, no fear in christ, love, eternal promise (view more) (view less)
Two Amazonian men were changed by Jesus, and now they have something to say about it.
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Tags: jesus, faith, salvation, trust, gospel, purpose, good news, mission, great love, gospel (view more) (view less)
This powerful mini-movie reminds us that when Jesus sent His disciples out to share the Gospel, He sent them into all the world—to reach all people, no matter where they were from, what language they spoke, or what they looked like.
Tags: race, teach, gospel, reach, love, jesus, people, evangelism, language, evangelism, gospel, love (view more) (view less)
Use this sermon bumper to introduce your next sermon about the surprising nature of the kingdom, Palm Sunday, or any other related topic.
Tags: gospels, holy week, luke, jesus, resurrection, easter, donkey, palm sunday, king, humble (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Tell the story of Palm Sunday in a memorable and inspiring way. Works perfect for teaching pastors to use just before they preach.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44
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Jesus told Judas that His time had not yet come. Judas, impatient, though believing that Jesus was the One to turn everything upside down, made a move that forced Jesus’ hand — that made His time come. As he recounts stories of his time with Jesus, and his betrayal, Judas comes to realize the gravity of what he had done. This captivating mini movie is an ideal video to set up your Good Friday service.
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The soldier who nailed Jesus to the cross recounts the experience. He was just doing his job. But, when Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they’re doing” and looked at him, the soldier realized that he needed to be forgiven. He realized Jesus really was the Son of God.
Tags: soldier, crucifixion, cross, forgiveness, easter, death, holy week (view more) (view less)
When their brother, Lazarus, was sick, Mary and Martha called for the one person they knew could heal him. But when Jesus didn’t arrive until after Lazarus died, they wavered in their belief. Once Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, the sisters realized that Jesus is the Christ, and whoever believes in Him will live.
Tags: easter, mary, lazarus, holy week, martha (view more) (view less)
On Palm Sunday we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ; the day the great crowd gathered in Jerusalem to welcome their king. But Jesus wasn’t the kind of king they were expecting.
Scripture: John 12:12-13, John 18:33-36
Tags: palm sunday
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
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
The Bible is not a series of disconnected stories; it is a single narrative that points to one person.
Scripture: Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, Hebrews 12:24, Hebrews 3:1-19, Job 42:1-17 (view more) (view less)
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