Video Illustration about self sacrifice

Crucified (Good Friday)

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Produced by Centerline New Media

based on 65 ratings

| 17,015 views

A simple and moving retelling of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Tags: crucifixion, good friday, it is finished, jesus' death, christ's sacrifice (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

This video is designed to create a moment of refection and self examination during worship services. It's perfect for communion in accordance with the Apostle Paul's admonition in 1 Corinthians 11:28-29 but it also works well as a low key service opener, a reflective sermon introduction or as a response to any message, especially for themes of repentance, self examination, the deeper life and Ash Wednesday.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28-29, Psalm 139:1, Psalm 139:23, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 26:2, Psalm 86:11, Psalm 119:36, Psalm 51:10, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (view more) (view less)

Tags: heart exam, heart check, search your heart, ponder, self examination, change of heart, repentance, the lord's supper, reflection, confession, repentance, transformation, search, testing, conviction, be still, reflect, heart, communion (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

I Believe In Freedom Thank You

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Produced by The Sound Tank

based on 26 ratings

| 6,197 views

A moving, patriotic salute to the men and women who have sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Great for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veteran's Day, or any season focusing on the freedoms we as Americans might take for granted.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 33:12

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

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Room For Gratitude

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

based on 9 ratings

| 3,211 views

Sometimes it seems like every room in the house holds a special memory, given to us from the loving hand of a mom. They may not be perfect, but we honor and thank them on Mother's Day.

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12

Tags: mothers day, parenting, appreciation, sacrifice, honor mothers, celebrate moms (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

A Veteran's Voice

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

based on 9 ratings

| 3,871 views

It's difficult for many of us to feel thankful to Veterans, even though we want to. We've never stood in their shoes. Listen to the honest voice of a Veteran and hear what he'd say to your church.

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Tags: veterans day, patriotic, america, freedom, sacrifice, service, holidays civic (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Signs And Numbers

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

based on 15 ratings

| 3,290 views

The lives of fallen American soldiers are more than statistics--more than numbers. They are real lives given for a real cause. Honor the fallen this Memorial Day with this unique mini-movie.

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Tags: memorial day, veterans day, patriotic, america, sacrifice, holidays civic (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Cost Of Freedom

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

based on 48 ratings

| 5,359 views

Have you ever considered the specific freedoms we have in our country? But the cost of these freedoms is great--the very lives of our brothers and sisters. Remember them, honor them and thank them.

Scripture: John 15:13, Psalm 33:12

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

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

We Can't Say Thank You Enough

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

based on 4 ratings

| 5,564 views

It's vital to honor the fallen but extremely important to also pray for those left behind. Use for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or any other patriotic event in the life of your church.

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Tags: sacrifice, america, appreciation, soldier, loss, holidays civic, god's comfort (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Letters From Dad

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Produced by Flickering Mind Media

based on 16 ratings

| 4,370 views

My Dad started a tradition, every year he wrote me a letter for my birthday expressing his thoughts, love, and prayers for me. This video pays tribute to that legacy and Fatherʼs everywhere for their love and sacrifice.

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: dreams, fatherhood, baby dedication, father, sacrifice, father's day, family (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Taps Tribute

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Produced by Flickering Mind Media

based on 11 ratings

| 3,436 views

The classic emotional power of the song "Taps" is on display in this video as we take a look through Polaroid photographs at everyday heroes and their sacrifices.

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: appreciation, war, memorial, veterans, patriotism, sacrifice, america, holidays civic (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional

Service Styles: Traditional

The Remembered

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Produced by Flickering Mind Media

based on 1 rating

| 2,851 views

This video is a tribute to those who have and continue to give years of their lives and sometimes life itself so we can continue to live freely. As the question is asked, "What is a veteran" your audience will be given fresh insight as to whom those people are and the sacrifices they have and will continue to make for us as a people and nation.

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: holidays civic, veterans, appreciation, memorial, war, america, patriotic, sacrifice (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

If I Could Make It Snow

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Produced by Big Pie Publishing

based on 6 ratings

| 3,336 views

As we enjoy the festivities of the Christmas season let's also pause to remember those who sacrifice so much to preserve our freedom. This video is a great way to honor the troops and their families and makes a great lead-in for prayer on their behalf.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ecclesiastes 3:8, John 15:13

Tags: appreciation, america, freedom, christmas eve, christmas, sacrifice, christmas advent (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Our Heroes (Memorial Day)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

based on 12 ratings

| 3,969 views

We enjoy great freedoms in our country. Freedoms which were gained at a price. Over our history, brave men and women have fought and died for our nation. Today, Memorial Day, we remember them. Our soldiers…our Heroes!

Scripture: Psalm 91:2, Psalm 33:12, John 15:13

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

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Pray Thank Remember (Memorial Day)

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Produced by Centerline New Media

based on 125 ratings

| 8,157 views

For many of us, Memorial Day is the perfect chance to finally take some time off and do nothing. This mini-movie asks us, instead, to do something: pray, thank, and remember.

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: memorial day, appreciation, prayer, family, america, patriotic, honor, sacrifice (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Gary & Peggy

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Produced by Moving Works

based on 5 ratings

| 5,853 views

In 2001, Gary and Peggy lived in Bloomington, IL. They had normal jobs, a normal home, a normal life. Then God called them out of the normal and into His mission.

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Tags: sacrifice, obedience, ethiopia, follow jesus, mission, serving, orphans, documentary (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

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