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The resurrection changed everything. Sin had been defeated and death had lost its sting. Our old life, separated from God, could now be renewed. The power of the resurrection made a new life, in Christ Jesus, possible.
Scripture: Romans 4:25, 1 Peter 1:3, John 11:25, John 3:16, Mark 15:14-22, Matthew 28:1-10 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus christ, god's love, hope, easter, resurrection, holy week, sin separates from god, cross of calvary, freedom from sin (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Today, everything changes. Today, new life begins. The tomb is empty and Jesus is alive! Perfect for your Easter services and events.
Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 20:17-19, Philippians 2:8-9, John 11:25-26, Mark 16:5-7, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 24:6-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus, christ, easter, resurrection, worship, praise, risen, begin, worship intro, empty tomb, service starter (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Join our church family in a joyous celebration of Christmas as we honor the birth of Jesus Christ. This heartfelt video brings joy to the world and shares the message of peace on earth and goodwill to all. Experience hope and love in every heart as we reflect on the light of the world and God's gift of salvation. Embrace the spirit of Emmanuel: God With Us, as we worship our newborn King and rejoice in His holy name. Celebrate the birth of Christ the Savior, giving glory to God in the highest. Let your heart be filled with joy as we share the Christmas spirit and the blessings of love and joy with everyone.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23, John 8:12, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:14, Matthew 2:10-11, Philippians 2:10-11, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Galatians 4:4-5, Titus 3:4-7, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 15:13, Psalm 96:11-12, Psalm 98:4, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Colossians 3:15-17, Isaiah 40:31 (view more) (view less)
Tags: joy to the world, peace on earth, light of the world, christmas spirit, christmas peace, gift of salvation, christ the savior, glory to god, god with us, church family, christmas message, john 3:16, birth of jesus christ, blessings of love, isaiah 7:14, isaiah 9:6, romans 15:13, christmas worship, hope and love, holy celebration, love and joy, holiday blessings, 2 corinthians 9:15, luke 2:11, luke 2:14, 1 peter 1:8-9, spiritual reflection, 1 timothy 1:15, matthew 1:23, john 1:14, galatians 4:4-5, isaiah 40:31, john 8:12, joyful celebration, matthew 2:10-11, titus 3:4-7, goodwill to all, worshiping newborn king, rejoicing in his name, hearts filled with joy, seasonal blessings, community celebration, festive joy, philippians 2:10-11, psalm 96:11-12, psalm 98:4, colossians 3:15-17, faith and joy, christmas, emmanuel (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
What can separate us from the love of God? Nothing - neither life nor death, angels nor demons, the present nor the future - nothing can separate us from God’s love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!
Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, Romans 8:37, Romans 8:38, Romans 8:39, John 3:16, 1 John 4:18, Psalm 5:11-12, Psalm 36:5-7 (view more) (view less)
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We were made to marvel. All the beauty on earth was created by God, to bring Him glory. He reveals His power through His creation. The heavens declare His glory. Take time to marvel at the works of the LORD.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 33:6, Psalm 90:2, Romans 8:16, Psalm 118:24, Amos 9:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 124:8, John 1:3, Hebrews 1:10, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 19:2, Isaiah 40:26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: greatness, wonder, created, handiwork, steadfast, sky, wonderful, creator, power, god, heaven, earth, savior, lord, jesus, creation, beauty, glory, love, world, perceive, full, declare, reveal, proclaim, works, proclaiming, eyes, heavens, revealing, psalm 121, wonders, fantastic, declaring, genesis 1, create, marvel, skies, romans 8:16, isaiah 40:26, isaiah 40:28, psalm 33:6, psalm 90:2, amos 9:6, psalm 124:8, john 1, john 1:3, hebrews 1:10, psalm 19:2, genesis 2, psalm 118:24, psalm 19:1, 2 corinthians 5:17, ephesians 2:10 (view more) (view less)
Taken straight from John Chapter 1, “The Light of Christmas” is the holiday version of our video “The Light”. Featuring an original soundtrack and moving visuals, “The Light of Christmas” is a great fit for any Christmas or Advent service.
Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:7-9, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:23, John 3:16, Luke 2:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: gospel at christmas, christmas advent, candlelight service, light of christ, christmas, christmas eve, savior (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
A Memorial Day tribute video honoring those that have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." John 15:13
Scripture: John 15:13
Tags: holidays civic, memorial day, sacrifice, freedom
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
The woman at the well was tired and thirsty. She had been married 5 times and on affair number 6. Loneliness, pain and rejection filled her soul. For all who are thirsty, come and meet this parched woman from John 4.
Scripture: John 4:10, John 4:1-42, Psalm 23:5, 2 Corinthians 5:17
Tags: living water, prominent nt women, jesus messiah, woman at well
Service Styles: Traditional
The Kingdom is coming. The Spirit is moving. The church has been awakened. A compelling visual mini-movie based on John 16:33. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your worship services.
Scripture: John 16:33
Tags: jesus, spirit, god, overcome, victory, kingdom (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
This video encourages us to listen to God, despite the distractions of life and the busy world that we are in. He is trying to speak to each of our hearts, and it is important that we hear Him so that we can know His will for our lives.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Romans 12:2, Ezekiel 3:10, Jeremiah 23:18, John 3:29, Matthew 28:20, Luke 11:28, Acts 5:32, 1 Samuel 3:9, Psalm 34:15, Isaiah 55:3, John 10:27, Romans 10:17, Revelation 2:7, Proverbs 2:6, James 1:22, Matthew 17:5, Hebrews 4:7, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 8:18, Mark 4:24, Proverbs 8:32, Deuteronomy 4:30, Psalm 81:8, Exodus 19:5, John 14:26, Isaiah 30:21, 1 Kings 19:12, Psalm 95:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Zechariah 7:13, Job 33:14, Acts 10:33, Matthew 11:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, Ezekiel 3:27, Nehemiah 9:30 (view more) (view less)
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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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Antes de que Jesús viniera, nos enfrentamos a la condenación debido a nuestros pecados (Romanos 3:23). Pero nos han ofrecido otra manera. Este video nos recuerda que Jesucristo ha vencido el pecado y la muerte (Juan 16:33), y se convirtió en nuestro refugio y nuestra fuerza. Llegó la oscuridad, pero también la luz.
Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Matthew 28:6-7, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6, John 16:33, John 8:12, John 3:19, John 9:5, John 11:9, Psalm 56:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: mateo 28:6-7, lucas 24:6, juan 3:19, salmos 56:13, marcos 16:6, juan 11:9, juan 9:5, juan 16:33, romanos 3:23, romanos 5:8, juan 8:12, oscuridad, el señor, libre, fuerza, alegría, fracaso, jesús, pecadores, oscuro, brillo, superar, roca, brillante, muerte, refugio, bondad, libertad, cristo, luz, gozo, pecado, jesucristo, dios, amor, fortaleza, paz, fidelidad, esperanza (view more) (view less)
John 3:16, perhaps the best known verse in the Bible, tells that we must be born again. In this clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels," we hear the story of how the Pharisee Nicodemus become a follower of Jesus.
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Passion Week is the time of pondering and celebrating the two most important events in the course of human history – the death and resurrection of Christ. This video shows archaeological discoveries that help to solidify the historical context behind those events. Praise be to Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God and Risen Savior!!!
Scripture: Matthew 21:9, John 11:49, Matthew 27:22, Acts 2:23, Luke 24:6, Mark 16:4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: crucifixion, evidence, easter, resurrection, life of christ, holy week, jesus savior (view more) (view less)
Images of a rustic communion table and contemplative text come together in this beautiful communion reflection video. It takes the viewer back to the final Passover meal Jesus shared with his disciples on the evening of his betrayal. Footage depicting the crucifixion is intertwined to amplify the symbolism of the Lord’s Supper. It’s perfect for communion during Holy Week or throughout year. Our Rustic Communion Countdown and multiple Rustic Communion backgrounds are designed to coordinate perfectly with this video.
Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-20, Matthew 26:17-30, John 6:53-59, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: calvary, good friday, communion, maundy thursday, the last supper, the lord's supper (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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