In Video Illustrations: "Soldiers"

Believe: Soldier

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Produced by Skit Guys

The soldier who nailed Jesus to the cross recounts the experience. He was just doing his job. But, when Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they don’t know what they’re doing” and looked at him, the soldier realized that he needed to be forgiven. He realized Jesus really was the Son of God.

Tags: soldier, crucifixion, cross, death, forgiveness, easter, holy week  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

The American Soldier (Memorial Day)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

America was built on the lives of heroes. Men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Americans, whose courage became the thread binding the fabric of our Nation. Today we honor those who gave everything. Today, we honor the American Soldier.

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

Tags: freedom, military, patriotic, memorial, war, memorial day, soldier, brave  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Christmas Truce

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Produced by Shift Worship

Based on a true story, this moving, animated mini-movie recounts one British soldier’s experience of an unlikely Christmas celebration in the chaos and darkness of World War I, adding depth to our own celebration of the birth of Christ and our longing to be home.

Tags: peace, light, jesus, christmas, world, hope, home, seasonal  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

You Were A Soldier (Memorial Day)

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Produced by Centerline New Media

They were family, friends, and neighbors. They were soldiers, and they laid down their lives for us. This mini-movie is great for your Memorial Day services and events, as a way to honor those who paid the ultimate price while defending freedom. Based on John 15:13.

Scripture: John 15:13

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

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Under The Banner

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Produced by Skit Guys

Take time with your congregation to remember and thank God for those who have served our country and paid the ultimate price. This Memorial Day video offers a prayer that also reminds us of the ways their sacrifices echo through our lives today.

Tags: prayer, memorial day, sacrifice, honor, soldiers  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Memoorial Day: 13 Folds

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Produced by Skit Guys

In a memorial service for a fallen soldier, the American flag is folded 13 times. The final fold reveals only the stars, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust." Use this mini movie in your congregation to remember and honor the servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Tags: honor, flag, american, memorial day, soldiers  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

A Memorial Day Prayer

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Produced by Skit Guys

To commemorate Memorial Day, honor those who have given their lives, and the loved ones left behind, with this beautiful prayer.

Tags: soldiers, honor, sacrifice, memorial day, prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Memorial Day: The Unknown Soldier - Subtitled Version

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Produced by Church Fuel

John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” This video features a moving speech made by President Ronald Reagan for an Unknown Soldier who was laid to rest in Washington D.C on Memorial Day, 1984. Themes of honor and sacrifice serve as a powerful tribute to the selfless men and women who bravely fought and paid the price for our freedom.

Scripture: John 15:13, Jeremiah 33:9, 1 Samuel 8:12, Zechariah 9:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

We Can't Say Thank You Enough

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

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, loss, soldier, god's comfort, holidays civic  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

This Is America: We Remember

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Memorial Day is embedded into our yearly calendars so Americans can inhale freedom, while we exhale gratitude. Honor the fallen as you gather during a weekend that will never stop influencing our lives.

Tags: freedom, armed forces, patriotic, america, remember, memorial day, soldier  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Silent Call: Veteran’s Day

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Produced by Skit Guys

Those who answered the silent call and stepped into the armed forces have made sacrifices on behalf of our country, and we are grateful. Celebrate the veterans in your church and community with this touching video.

Tags: service, freedom, military, honor, thanks, patriotic, veterans day, soldiers  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Memorial Day Thank You

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

This short mini-movie commemorates those who sacrificed and laid down their lives for this great country.

Scripture: John 15:13, Deuteronomy 20:1-9, Philippians 2:3-6, Joshua 1:8-10, Psalm 33:20-23, 2 Samuel 22:2-4, Ephesians 6:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

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Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Our Heroes (Veterans Day)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

America is a great nation. A nation made great by the hand of God and the brave men and women who have defended us. This Veterans Day, take a moment and honor the real American heroes!

Tags: united states, veterans day, bravery, courage, soldier, veterans, america, military  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

This Is Memorial Day

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Invite your congregation to remember the fallen, and to glorify the God who walks with us through every chapter of our lives.

Tags: honor, soldier, memorial day, veterans, remember, service men, pow mia  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Heroes

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

A powerful Veterans day video showing powerful photography with an inspiring message.

The nation has always been defined by a dream, A dream to achieve and live beyond the fold.

Innovation, creativity and Freedom are hallmarks of this American dream.

The men and women who serve our country are not just soldiers, but are defenders of freedom. They are the protectors of our rights to purse happiness.

Tags: patriotism, patriotic, america, veterans, veteran's day, united states, soldiers, heroes  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary