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Jesus Is Alive

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Produced by Centerline New Media

It's Friday and it seems like all is lost. The Hope of the world hung on a wooden cross. The expected Messiah was dead and buried. Who will save us from the darkness? But, we know God wasn't finished. He took a cross of pain and suffering and used it for healing and love. Darkness couldn't win. The Messiah is not dead. Jesus is alive! Use this powerful mini movie to share the Good News this Easter.

Scripture: Luke 24:6-7

Tags: easter, jesus, resurrection

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Psalm 23

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Produced by Shift Worship

I'm not out here on my own. The Lord is my shepherd." Based on the much-loved psalm, this worship mini movie encourages us to rest in the watchful care of our loving God.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Tags: fear, psalms, light, comfort, shepherd, suffering  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Comfort

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Produced by Shift Worship

Built on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, this short video expresses the truth that those who have been comforted by God are also empowered to share that comfort with others who are hurting.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Tags: encouragement, suffering, pain, comfort, support, church  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

Psalm 46

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Produced by Shift Worship

Sometimes the storms don't miss us. Drawn from the text of Psalm 46, this mini movie features gorgeous landscape footage and big ideas about trusting God in the storm.

Tags: hardship, trust, father, faith, storm, suffering  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Jesus Appears To His Disciples In Jerusalem

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Produced by Coldwater Media

In this clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts “The Gospels,” the resurrected Jesus makes his first appearance to his disciples. Jesus eats with them and opens their minds to understand the scriptures that were prophesied that he should suffer and arise from the dead.

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, John 20:19-23

Tags: repentance, jesus, apostles, forgiveness of sins, cleopas  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Thanksgiving In All Things

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Produced by Beamer Films

This moving meditation on the human side of being thankful in the midst of suffering will encourage your congregation to find deeper meaning in the Thanksgiving holiday. Giving thanks in all things is an act of obedient faithfulness to the Lord as we place our hope in the One who has our days in His hands.

Scripture: Job 13:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: holiday, family, obedience, joy, trust, thanksgiving, gratitude, thankfulness, suffering  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Nothing Can Separate Us

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Produced by Moving Works

In life, we are often met with affliction and heartache. But there is a reason for great hope, and absolutely nothing can take it away. Inspired by Romans 8:35-39.

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Tags: more than conquerors, love of god, nothing can separate us, what shall separate us, suffering, hope, love of christ, jesus, perseverance, endurance, love, scripture  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive

Faith In The Desert

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

God is in control even when we fail, even in times of doubt. We just need to have faith in the times of uncertainty. God gives and takes away, but we just need to trust that He knows exactly what He is doing.

Tags: desert, hurt, faith, suffering, hope, trusting god, confusion, seeking god  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

9,300 Days

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Produced by Moving Works

Two weeks after Noa was born, doctors discovered he had a defective heart and little chance of living a full life. Over two decades later, Noa is not only alive, but he is living a vibrant life full of joy, faith, and the occasional 100 meter sprint. Discussion Guide: https://movingworks.org/project/9300-days/

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Tags: trust, faith, hope, reflection, challenge, suffering, patience, abide in christ, perserverence  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Seeing Jesus: Liturgy Of The Passion

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Produced by Skit Guys

We like to think we would never betray Jesus, that we’re not as selfish as Judas, but time and time again we desert Him. This prayer, based on verses from Matthew 26 and 27, allows us to acknowledge our tendency to hide from God and that He suffered for our sakes. This video is designed for Good Friday, but can be used with any sermon on sin or betrayal.

Tags: good friday, crucifixion, jesus, easter, death, holy week, cross  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Word Came Alive

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Produced by Moving Works

This two minute short focuses on God’s immense grace and the power of His Word in the lives of a couple who suffered an unimaginable loss.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Tags: documentary, faith, peace, perseverance, joy, suffering, living word, hope, restoration, parenthood  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Be Still

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Produced by Moving Works

Though the world is by plagued by suffering due to the realities of sin, death, and evil, God is calling us to seek refuge in the only place it can truly be found…His presence. A symbolic adaptation of Psalm 46. Discussion Guide: https://movingworks.org/project/be-still/

Tags: faith, love, perseverance, trust, holy spirit, be still, refuge, hope, suffering, love  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Love Of The Father

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Produced by Moving Works

This two minute short sheds light on how the Holy Spirit moved through a couple and exposed the truth of God’s love to others in the face of great suffering and loss.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-7

Tags: parenthood, restoration, suffering, living word, hope, joy, healing, peace, faith, perserverance, documentary  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Made Of Iron

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Produced by Moving Works

At the age of seventy, Dorothea could have long retired and enjoyed a life of rest and recreation. But God has other plans for her, and she is more than determined to follow His lead. Discussion Guide: https://movingworks.org/project/made-of-iron/

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Tags: love, christ's love, sacrificial love, joy in suffering, serve, purpose, hope, love, faith  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Communion (In Remembrance)

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Produced by Freebridge Media

On the cross, Jesus changed our eternity. He suffered, bled and died because of an unstoppable love for us. Today we stop and remember His body, His blood…His sacrifice.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, John 6:47-51

Tags: sacraments, communion, salvation, good friday, forgiveness, lord's supper, cross, blood of jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional