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When You Least Expect Him

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Produced by SermonCentral

Use this bumper video to introduce your next sermon on Matthew 3:1-12, praise, worship, creation, the end times, or any other related topic.

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Tags: surprise, faith, prayer, expectation

Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive

Grace 101

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Produced by Moriah Media

A harsh professor threatens to fail his Religious Studies students unless they can describe—in one minute—"the essence of Jesus's teachings!" This video's surprise ending provides the perfect set-up for a message on grace, the gospel, or on the character of Jesus. *Drama Teams, you can download the script here: https://skitguys.com/scripts/grace-101

Tags: school, back to school, students, high school, surprise, funny, college, grace  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

The Surprising Kingdom (Palm Sunday)

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Produced by SermonCentral

Use this sermon bumper to introduce your next sermon about the surprising nature of the kingdom, Palm Sunday, or any other related topic.

Tags: gospels, jesus, humble, easter, luke, resurrection, donkey, palm sunday, king, holy week  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Advent Antics: Love

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Produced by Dan Stevers

Sarah decorates her house in a way that has some surprising effects.

Tags: advent, kids, christmas, love

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary

Christmas Thugs

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Produced by The Sound Tank

This hilarious video shows a couple shady characters in a nice neighborhood during the Christmas season. Great surprise ending!

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21, Isaiah 7:14

Tags: love your neighbor, christmas advent, christmas, outreach, christmas eve  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

The Easter Story

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

What if the actual words from Luke’s resurrection narrative can serve to connect us with the original hearers in a surprising way? 

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Tags: easter story, mini movie, jesus, easter, risen, the cross  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Unanswered

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

One of the most important roles of a father is to help his children answer the deep questions of their identity. This surprising and heartfelt short-film will help answer the call.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13

Tags: father's day, family, youth, fatherhood, encouragement  (view more)  (view less)

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

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Something Bigger

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Produced by Beamer Films

This sermon video shows that sometimes life takes you by surprise and reminds you that there is something bigger at work—that God is protecting you, guiding you, and pursuing you.

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-3

Tags: grandeza de dios, lord is my strength, thanksgiving, praise, revival, know god  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Fumes

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Produced by Floodgate Productions

Redemption often flows through the most surprising events. Originally created for a secular short-film festival, this video is the perfect companion to any theme of brokenness, hope, or even suicide.

Scripture: Psalm 34:18-20, Galatians 6:2, Isaiah 58:10

Tags: compassion, hope, redemption, suicide, hurting people  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary

Jedi Mom

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Produced by Shift Worship

A surprising, fun Mother's Day mini movie capturing both a child's desire to give his mom a nice day AND what turns into a celebration of her joy in playing with him.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Tags: honor mothers, celebrate moms, holidays, appreciation, mother's day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Mom's Purse

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Produced by Skit Guys

As her daughters dig through her purse, they're surprised to discover how much Mom carries for everyone else in the family. This lighthearted Mother's Day video recognizes the moms in our lives for all they do for us.

Tags: kids, mom, mothers day, funny

Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

Dating Of Jesus' Birth

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Produced by Coldwater Media

Our western calendar is supposed to originate from the date of Jesus' birth. But In this clip, from Drive Thru History with Dave Stotts "The Gospels" we see that the way we arrived at the current dating system had some surprising twists and turns along the way.

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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Raging Rapids: Game

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Produced by Church Visuals

Embark on an exciting river adventure with "Raging Rapids," an interactive game that challenges kids to navigate through treacherous waters by following commands and working together as a team. Get ready to paddle, duck, and shout your way through obstacles like rocks, rapids, and surprise animal encounters.

Tags: summer, game, screen game, rapids, kidmin, screens, exploration, interactive  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Valentine's Day: Tremendous Gift

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Produced by Beamer Films

A mother helps her son create a cool Valentine's Day gift, displaying great love for him in the process. She is surprised when her example rises up within her son and he displays this same tremendous love. This Valentine's Day video is a powerful way to dialogue about love on every level, particularly God's tremendous gift of love to us.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tags: valentine's day, relationships, parenting, love, holidays  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional