Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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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
Help students shift their focus from self to Jesus and others. This Mini-Movie encourages us to follow Jesus' example for how to live, love, and serve others with humility.
Tags: identity, transitional element, students, video, selfie, mini-movie, screens, bumper (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
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.
Tags: holy week, easter, good friday, betrayal, judas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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, death, forgiveness, easter, 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, martha, holy week (view more) (view less)
Freedom. It’s something we cherish in this country. The idea of a free society is embedded into the very core of our Nation. Many have died defending it, and many have fought diligently to preserve it. So where has it gone? We have become a nation bound by division, chained by hatred, and consumed by selfishness. Does this look like freedom? The Bible tells us we are called to be free. But it also says to use that freedom to serve one another humbly, in love. Maybe that’s what we’re missing in America. Today we celebrate Independence Day. Perhaps it’s time we recognize that true independence is found only in a lasting dependence on God. For where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Timothy 2:6, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:45, John 8:32, John 8:36, Psalm 33:12, Psalm 118:5, Ephesians 3:12, Romans 8:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: history, anger, god, flag, fourth of july, america, independence, faith, celebration, freedom, god bless america, holiday, division, united states, 4th of july, historical, independence day, stars and stripes, july 4th (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Los seres humanos son creados por Dios a su imagen y semejanza. Por lo tanto, toda persona, desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural. Los cristianos, entonces, están llamados a defender, proteger y valorar toda vida humana. Desde el milagro de la vida en el útero hasta la capacidad del cuerpo para regenerar células y tejidos para sanar, vemos la increíble huella dactilar de Dios en acción. Los seres humanos son criaturas impresionantes que encarnan un toque del Creador mismo y reflejan la maravilla de la vida humana.
Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 127:3, Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Job 31:15, Job 12:10, John 3:16, Luke 12:6-7, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 49:16, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 49:7-8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Isaiah 49:5, Isaiah 49:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: santidad, vida, niño, creación, bebé, niños, aborto, obras, abortar, recién nacido, asesinato, tejer, matriz, hecha, tejido, formado, fracasar, imagen (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Traditional
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)
Tags: christian traditions, john 1:14, luke 2:8-20, matthew 2:10-12, zechariah 9:9, starts, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, matthew 1:23, religious holiday, church choir, church congregation, christian celebration, religious event, christmas prayers, christmas reflection, nativity scene, luke 2:38, luke 2:21, luke 2:17, luke 2:15, matthew 1:25, luke 2:8, matthew 2:13, luke 2:13, matthew 2:11, matthew 2:10, luke 1:35, luke 2:12, luke 2:20, luke 1:30, matthew 2:9, matthew 2:6, luke 2:6, matthew 2:2, luke 2:10, luke 2:14, matthew 2:1, luke 2:7, matthew 1:21, luke 2:11, video, christian faith, film, silhouette, gospel message, birth of jesus, church service, navidad, bethlehem star, christmas story, mary and joseph, joy to the world, church community, mini movie, jesus' birth, mother, shepherds, sermon, christmas hope, christmas joy, blue, engaging, videos, resource, christmas carols, christmas worship, micah 5:2, isaiah 7:14, isaiah 9:6, bible, characters, video illustration, interesting, church, pastor, mother, christmas message, movie, film, sermon, john 3:16, christmas sermon, mark, tool, christmas traditions, christmas service, sheep, birth, walk, purple, pastor, wise men, march, shepherd, salvation, dark, god, illustration, magi, congregation, jesus christ, joseph, help, movie, emmanuel, december, nativity, mary, faith, love, christmas, bible, jesus, bethlehem, christian, john, matthew, luke, service, christ, father, church, savior, worship, camel, christmas eve, advent (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Straight from scripture, Psalm 95 is a visual representation of this powerful call to worship.
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-6
Tags: thanksgiving, joy, worship jesus, praise and worship, god's greatness, worship practice, descriptions of god (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
So often we lose sight of what Christmas is really all about. It's not the presents or big dinners...it's the fact that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. “This is Christmas” is a great reminder of what Christmas is truly all about.
Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 2:10, Luke 2:12, Philippians 2:8-10, Matthew 1:21, John 3:16, Luke 1:30-31, John 1:1-18 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christmas advent, star of christmas, rediscover christmas, jesus christ, savior, christmas eve, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
"For You" is a passionate, powerful depiction of why Jesus chose the Cross. Also, look for the loop, "Love for the World" that can accompany this short.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 2:20
Tags: humanity of christ, all knowing, cost of sin, all powerful, payment for sin, jesus divinity (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Great for use during Easter Season or Good Friday services, The Crucifixion is a short video that takes the Gospel accounts of this event and combines them together with music and visuals that help audiences understand the events that lead up to Jesus’ death as well as the pain he experienced.
Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Luke 18:32, Luke 22:63, Luke 23:11, Luke 23:21, John 19:16, Matthew 27:30, John 19:2, John 19:17-18, Matthew 27:4-21, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:45, John 19:30 (view more) (view less)
Tags: crucifixion, blood of jesus, art, scripture, sacrificial lamb, easter good friday, crown of thorns (view more) (view less)
It's so easy to go to church, but so difficult to be the church. This mini-movie challenges Christians to serve "the least of these" without tying you down to just one application or interpretation.
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36, James 2:20
Tags: action, outreach, evangelism the lost, church purpose of, spiritual blindness, hurting people, love as jesus (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Admit it, you've given some terrible gifts. There's someone who has never given a bad gift, though—GOD! For Christmas, however, He gave us something no one could've imagined. This video illustrates the miracle of Christmas in a fun and poignant way.
Scripture: 1 John 5:11, Titus 3:4-7, Romans 6:23, John 17:3
Tags: christmas advent, used, creator god, commercialism, baby jesus, christmas gift, christmas, nativity (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous
What would you say to a friend who betrayed you or disowned you? What would you do to a man who beat you and mocked you? What would you say to the people crucifying you? Jesus showed us what to say and do. Perfect for Good Friday and Easter services or any sermon on forgiveness.
Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 23:34
Tags: last words of jesus, peter's denial, it is finished, betrayal, abandonment, crucifixion, good friday, forgiveness (view more) (view less)
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