In Video Illustrations: "questions"

The Olive Harvest

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Produced by Sourceflix

The prophet Isaiah uses the olive harvest as a metaphor to describe a coming judgment. In his description, the tree is the earth, the beating with rods is God's wrath and the falling olives are people. Isaiah’s message is two-fold, to give strong warning of judgment, but also to bring hope…there will be a remnant…a few olives will remain! The important question then is how can we be part of the remnant? In chapter 53, Isaiah reveals that salvation will come through the coming of a person—one who will take God’s wrath and punishment for sin upon himself.

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-6, Isaiah 24:1, Isaiah 24:6, Isaiah 24:13, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: harvest, salvation, end times, prophecy, judgment, consequences of sin, christ's sacrifice  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Halloween Beliefs Collide

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Produced by Flickering Mind Media

Halloween, a time of year when the air gets crisper, days get shorter and some people anticipate the darkest spookiest holiday of the year. There is a lot of controversy surrounding Halloween but there is no denying it's popularity in modern culture with an anticipated revenue of more than 8 billion dollars this year alone. This video does not draw a conclusion for you but simply asks the questions. It provides a spooky presentation encouraging you to come to your own conclusion. Should we celebrate this holiday? Avoid it? Is it a ministry opportunity? What do you think?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-12, 1 Corinthians 9:22, 3 John 1:11, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Romans 12:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Ephesians 5:13-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: outreach, harvest, halloween, fall festival

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Compassion Sunday 2018 - Main Event Video

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Produced by Outreach, Inc.

The world over, people are asking the same question: Where do I belong? As God's people, we know the answer but sometimes it just seems hard to know how to share it with others. This year, join with thousands of other local churches around the nation who are committed to stepping out of their comfort zones, starting conversations with their friends and neighbors, and telling the world, "You belong here!" Share the message of God's loving welcome by inviting someone to Church as we rally together for Back to Church Sunday 2018! Be sure to check out the other BTCS campaign media.

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Tags: you belong here, btcs 2018, church campaign, fall, invitation  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Who Do You Say I Am?: Claudia (Good Friday)

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Produced by Skit Guys

Haunted by a dream about Jesus, Claudia had pleaded with her husband, Pilate, not to have anything to do with Jesus. As she shares her account, Claudia expresses concern over losing their political status and power while battling confusion over whether Jesus really was who He (and others) claimed he was. In this new look at the Good Friday story from the Easter bundle, Who Do You Say I Am?, this mini-movie will let people wrestle with the question, even if, like Claudia, they don’t have an answer.

Tags: jesus, easter, good friday, power

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

The Glory Of Christmas : Joel

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Produced by Skit Guys

Joel is the director of the church’s production of “The Glory of Christmas.” He’s got the challenging job of holding together his team of rag-tag actors who portray the key characters from the Christmas story. His passion for telling the story of Jesus’ birth is contagious, even though the stress of the production overwhelms him at times. He inspires viewers to consider the nativity story. He asks them the all important question: “Are you willing to kneel at the manger and believe in the miracle of Christmas?” This video is part of the mockumentary-style series, “The Glory of Christmas.”

Tags: funny, nativity, christmas

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

What Do You See?

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Produced by Freebridge Media

We live in a time of great division. Lines have been drawn regarding race and gender. Those with less are looked down on by those with more. Many assume the worst about a person based on the color of their skin or the history of their heritage. But, God’s Word is clear about these divisions. It’s clear about discrimination and racism. Salvation through Jesus is available for people of every nation, tribe and tongue. Each one of us, no matter our history or heritage has been created in His image. This is what God sees…the question is; what do you see?

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Galatians 3:26-28, James 2:8-9, Acts 17:26

Tags: creation, divisions, racism, image of god

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Forgetting Love

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Produced by Freebridge Media

This moving and powerful video asks some important and difficult questions. When did we forget how to love? Did it happen sudden, or was it a gradual decline? When did we forget the very foundation of the Gospel? For God so…loved. Love is what moved God to action. Love is what held Jesus to the cross. Love is what rolled away the stone…but we’ve forgotten that part. Without love, we are simply a resounding gong, a clanging cymbal, a bunch of noise. Without love…we are nothing. Is that what people see in us…meaningless, empty, noise? Maybe it’s time the Church…was more like Jesus.

Scripture: Romans 12:9, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1, Matthew 19:19, Ephesians 5:2, Romans 12:10, John 13:34, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: ministry, community, faith, witness, love, hope, sharing, mission, community  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

Love Better

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Produced by Freebridge Media

What if we could love the way Jesus did? What if the way we love could make a difference in the world around us? What if that love looked at everyone the way God does? A love which doesn’t see the past but is consumed by a desire to see people come to know Jesus. A love which is patient and kind. Not envious or prideful. A love which puts others before ourselves and chooses peace over anger. A love which protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. Do we love like this? Do we love like Jesus? Maybe it’s time to ask a simple question…How can we love…better?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, John 3:16, Proverbs 10:12, Romans 12:9, 1 John 3:18, 1 John 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: jesus, love, eternity, grace, witness, evangelism, faith, care, salvation, heart, valentine, valentine’s day, evangelism, grace, holiday, sharing, loving god  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

The Glory Of Christmas: Mary

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Produced by Skit Guys

When she’s cast as Mary in the church’s production of “The Glory of Christmas” stage play, Heather is convinced it’s only because she’s 31 weeks pregnant. Struggling with her identity as mom of two college-age kids with a new baby on the way, she begins to identify with Mary, realizing that neither of them were prepared for how their plans for the future would be disrupted. Ultimately Heather realizes that Mary trusted God, and she could let go of her plans, her questions, and, like Mary, let the Good Shepherd carry her. This video is part of the mockumentary-style series, “The Glory of Christmas.”

Tags: christmas drama, christmas eve, christmas, nativity, funny  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary