In Video Illustrations: "productivity"

Why Is The Resurrection Necessary For Me?

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

This 45-second sermon-starter ends with a thought-provoking question, designed to launch the teaching pastor into his/her message.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Tags: truth absolute, easter meaning, questions, relativism, easter, resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Worship: What Is It?

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Help your people explore the idea that worship can extend into every aspect of our lives. What we say, what we do, how we treat others... everything we do can be worship.

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Tags: music, action, worship definition, serving, love as jesus, honor god, power of tongue, daily living  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Father's Day - A Broader Perspective

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

There are many kinds of fathers in our churches, and all need to be honored and blessed this Father’s Day. Reach out to a larger hearing audience on this important day.

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Tags: workplace balance, family relationships, father figure, grandfathers, fathers day, god the father, godly legacy  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Four Words

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

The story of Christmas can be summarized in four world-changing words: God is with us. But how many Christians strive to live in the reality of this beautiful truth?

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23

Tags: christmas eve, christmas, emmanuel, immanuel god with us, humanity of christ, christmas advent, god in the hardships  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

I Surrender

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

The word "worship" is used in churches everywhere. But have you ever wondered how Jesus used that word? The answer may surprise you. Music by Marc James.

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1

Tags: church practices, worship, art, christian love, surrender, obedience  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Love Quotes

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Through the ages, people have described love in different ways. Help your congregation reconnect with love as something they act upon, not simply feel.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tags: action, christian love, kids, love chapter, unconditional love, love one another  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Powerful

New Year's Quotes

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

There's a feeling of new beginnings every January. Help your people feel that the new year brings promises of a fresh start and that they're in a church that accepts them as they are.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1, Isaiah 43:19, Revelation 21:5, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: victory in christ, fresh start, opportunity, new year's eve, possibilities, goals, new year's day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Spirit Worship Intro

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

The Holy Spirit...Mysterious. Present. Creative. The same Spirit present at creation fills our hearts today. Help your people learn to rely on the Holy Spirit to usher them into God's presence.

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Joel 2:28, John 3:8, Ephesians 1:13, John 4:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: surrender, vision, holy spirit attributes, spirit of god, dreams and visions, worship practice  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

The Cross Of Christ

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

The cross of Jesus is the watershed event in all of human history. All are invited to come, gaze and respond.

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66, Mark 15:21-47, Luke 23:26-56, John 19:16-42

Tags: sin punishment of, divinity of christ, cross agony, easter resurrection, easter good friday, behold the lamb, blood of jesus, crucifixion  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Gift Of Worship

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Most Christians need to learn that the heart of worship is giving to God, not receiving from Him. Help equip and train your people to understand this biblical truth. Music by Jeremy Riddle.

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: authentic, surrender, focus, gift, worship general, giving yourself, worship purpose, cross of christ  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Point

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Here’s a new concept--a video designed to END your worship services. Send your people into their worlds this week challenged to be the aroma of Christ to everyone they brush up against.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15

Tags: daily living, faith in action, love others, sharing my testimony, fellowship  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Three Day Weekend

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

We honor the fallen when we remember them with gratefulness. To them, freedom is much more than a three-day weekend.

Scripture: John 15:13, Psalm 33:12

Tags: sacrifice, freedom, patriotic, america, memorial day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Who We Are

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Need to remind your church about its unique vision and calling? This video helps you ask the right questions so the hearts of your people will be stirred to discuss possible answers.

Scripture: Acts 2:42-48, Hebrews 10:25

Tags: vision, unique, missions, community, identity in christ, church anniversary, church practices  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Grateful Hearts

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

How can we cultivate a thankful attitude? By remembering God's faithfulness to us. Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, or for any message around the topic of gratefulness.

Scripture: Psalm 100:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: friendship general, god's provision, workplace unemployment, workplace success, god's faithfulness, thankfulness, gratitude, envy  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Traditional

Welcome To Our Church - Christmas

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Welcome people to your church this Christmas by offering them both the truth and the grace embodied in the newborn King.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Acts 10:34-35

Tags: christmas eve, christmas, hope, truth of christ, apologetics jesus, christmas advent  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary