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Thanksgiving weekend is here! Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. For the LORD is great.
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-5, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 95:2, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:1, Psalm 136:26, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 4:4, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 4:2, Romans 14:6, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 69:30, Daniel 2:23, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 50:14, James 1:17, Psalm 147:7, Luke 17:16, Revelation 7:12, Jonah 2:9, Leviticus 22:29, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 50:23 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
What if this year we all made a resolution to give up and let go instead of taking charge and trying harder? While these resolutions may not be as easy as they appear at first glance, they will produce a life of peace and contentment.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 4:16, Proverbs 3:5, John 4:8, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 10:38-41 (view more) (view less)
Tags: god's direction, faith and trust, new year's eve, full submission, rest in jesus, goals, new year's day, resolution, reflection, grace (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Instead of focusing on human willpower for New Year resolutions, this video brings the focus back to God and his commitment to us. It's a great theme for a January sermon series and can even be shown later in the year when New Year's resolutions are long forgotten but God is still keeping his promises. Be sure to check out God's Resolutions 2 which follows the same theme and includes additional promises.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6, Psalm 32:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:19, Numbers 23:1, 1 John 2:1, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28-39 (view more) (view less)
Tags: reflection, resolution, hope, new year's day, goals, god's provision, god's faithfulness, new year's eve, god's promises, god's direction (view more) (view less)
Last year may have been disappointing, but we serve a God who is always making all things new. Inspire your congregation to look with hope on the coming year.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 43:19, Revelation 21:5
Tags: new year's eve, growth in christ, healing, hope, all things new, parenting, new year's day, relationships, workplace, new year (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
After December, let's not forget that Christmas really happened. Jesus Christ still lives today.
Tags: hope, tree, new year's day, new year, holidays, savior, jesus, christmas, holiday, christmas advent, new year's eve, seasonal (view more) (view less)
This has been a long year. A year of uncertainty, struggle’ pain. We’ve watched a virus take countless lives. People we knew. People we loved. Jobs have been lost, businesses have shut down and Churches have been forced to close their doors. We’ve witnessed division and violence. And we’ve felt the sting of racism…the deep heartache of hate. There have been times where it’s been difficult to see the hand of God. But even in the darkest of moments, He has been there. Faithful, present, and powerful. As a new year begins, we stand on a simple truth…Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. We don’t know what this new year will hold, but we know it is held by a God whose mercies are new every morning. This is where we place our trust. This is the truth on which we stand. This is our hope…for the New Year.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:22-23
Tags: faith, pain, racism, new year, race, perseverance, new years, division, heartache, 2020, new years day, covid-19, covid (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Today we honor heroes. Brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Today we give thanks for those called to defend our nation. Brave Americans, selfless soldiers, who gave everything for us.Today we remember, and will never forget, our American heroes.
Scripture: Psalm 91:2, Psalm 33:12, John 15:13
Tags: freedom, military, remember, america, patriotic, american, patriot, memorial day, war, memorial, heroes, liberty, holiday, soldiers, united states, brave (view more) (view less)
Celebrate the New Year with this powerful video. A call to spend the year serving, giving, loving and worshipping with all our hearts.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:22-23
Tags: new year, newness, new creation, giving, faith, love, pain, ministry, new years day, ministry, caring, new years, serving (view more) (view less)
How do we say thank you to those who gave everything? How do we honor the men and women, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom? We say thank you, by remembering.Today we honor our heroes. Lives given, not in vain, but with purpose. We stand grateful for their courage, their strength, and their resolve. For the fabric of America is stitched together by the thread of the brave. Today we remember…and we will never forget.
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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. This worship intro is perfect for the Easter season, especially your Palm Sunday service.
Scripture: John 12:12-13, John 18:33-36
Tags: easter, palm sunday, salvation, apologetics jesus, who is jesus (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional
Every January we feel energized and focused, ready for change and growth. But what if we fully realize that God offers a fresh start every day of the year? That’s the theme of this upbeat video. It’s ideal for any time during January and early February as a reminder of what God offers us every day. The joyful, energetic tone works as a service opener, call to worship or offering video as well as for messages along the same theme.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, John 1:16, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 21:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Psalm 85:6, Psalm 80:18, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 43:18-19 (view more) (view less)
Tags: direction, mercy, jesus, grace, renewal, january, dedication, purpose, growth, new year, fresh start, new year's day, restoration, transformation, change, focus, significance, meaning, goals, resolutions, new year resolutions, grace, new beginnibg, new year inspiration, foccus (view more) (view less)
It doesn't matter what day or what time it is. It is always time to engage God in worship. Through our actions, our relationships and our day to day lives, we need to make the decision to honor God in and through everything we do. This is what it takes for our lives to be a sacrifice of praise. Today is...an act of worship.
Scripture: Romans 12:1, Philippians 1:20-21, Romans 6:4, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 99:5, John 4:21-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 4:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: god's glory, surrender, sing, worship, praise, sacrifice, holy, singing praise, praise his name, today, god's presence (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
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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God is worthy of our worship, every moment of every day. He invites us to enter His presence and surrender our all as a sacrifice of praise. This powerful worship intro serves a reminder of God's worth and is a great fit for any Sunday service or worship experience.
Scripture: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 99:5, John 4:21-24, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 4:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: praise, worship, surrender, church attendance, god's presence (view more) (view less)
Excerpts from St. Patrick's Breastplate: Prayer for Protection are adapted for this beautiful video that works as a service opener, call to worship, prayerful pause, sermon intro or sermon response. Have your congregation read it aloud as a powerful declaration. The prayer is set against aerial footage of Ireland's countryside. It's especially perfect for St. Patrick’s Day but it's relevant all year. It coordinates well with our God’s Green Earth countdown.
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 32:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 119:114, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, James 4:7, Psalm 27:1-4, Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 14:8-9, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:13-14 (view more) (view less)
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