Every election season there are promises being thrown all around. As Christ-followers, it is often hard to know how we should handle the promises being made.Updated for 2016 Presidential Election. Includes an alternate version that includes Gary Johnson.
Healthy churches grow larger and smaller at the same time. They grow larger (numerically) in corporate worship, but also smaller as members connect through small groups. It’s easy for new members to get “lost in the crowd” and feel disconnected, but God created us to do life together. Use this Small Group promo video to encourage your members to get involved in a small group, where they can grow together, pray together, and serve together.
It’s the week after Easter, and we’ve just received the best news ever. The news that Jesus has risen. What should we do with the best news ever? Well, after Easter, Jesus gave us the Great Commission. He said that we should go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them everything He had commanded. Use ‘After Easter Mission’ to remind your church about the greatest mission ever, the Great Commission.
Our world was lost to sin for many years. People were broken and empty. But throughout scripture a promise was made of a Savior that would conquer sin and bring salvation. That promise was fulfilled through Jesus Christ. God sacrificed His son so
that we may have freedom from sin. Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb for three days. But rose to life on that third day. We know this turning point in history as Easter. Salvation through Jesus Christ is not possible without the resurrection.
A cinematic telling of the final days of Jesus. This animation goes through iconic paintings throughout history of the life of Jesus. This video is meant to draw emotion from the viewer, giving them a tangible depiction of the last days of Jesus’ life. A great
video for an opener to worship or a sermon.
He knew no sin, but carried ours. He broke no bones, but bled enough to cover all who trust in Him. This Good Friday meditation celebrates, in a minor key, Christ's victory on the cross over sin and death.
For the disciples, the dream was shattered. The Messiah was dead. No kingdom would come. But wait. Is this the third day? As the sun rises over the scattered pieces of their faith, the impossible has happened. Our Lord lives!
We occasionally all have one of “those days” at work. This can easily lead to a bad attitude when it comes to our jobs and our career. However, God says in Colossians 3:23, “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.”
This fun and uplifting video reminds us that God worked for six days, found satisfaction in His labor, and rested on the seventh day. We should follow His example. This sermon illustration video works great for Labor Day or anytime you are preaching about the sabbath, rest, or work.
This mini-movie features beautiful imagery to complement Psalm 36. Use this media as a worship intro or a sermon intro on the Psalms, creation, or God's power. Included in the download is a file without the Scripture and only the imagery. This mini-movie is a part of a larger collection to correlate with Psalm 36.
The sanctity of human life is a heavily debated topic in our society. However, the real issue is not “choice”, but instead “the origin of life”. According to Acts 17:25, God is the one who gives life and breath to everything. Each life has a purpose and worth beyond measure, because he or she was lovingly created by our Heavenly Father. Defend the powerless and speak for those who have no voice. Share this vitally important message on Sanctity of Life Sunday or anytime that you are preaching on the topics of right to life, abortion, the pro-life movement, or the sanctity of life.
Was last year everything you hoped it would be? Many of us have regrets about the things we did, or even things we didn’t do. But, God is the God of new beginnings and second chances. This New Year's mini-movie will remind your congregation to focus their eyes on Jesus in the new year, and let Him take care of everything else.
Using scripture from Matthew 6:19-21, this reflective mini-movie is a statement from us to God expressing the heart behind why we give. It works great to set up a sermon on generosity, or to prepare for a time of giving.
This world has a very unhealthy view of love. But, Jesus told His disciples, “A new command I give to you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus is our example of what love should be. And, because God loves us, we can love our friends, neighbors, and even our enemies. Use this uplifting mini-movie before Valentine’s Day or anytime you are preaching on the topic of “love”. It will also work great during your Valentine’s Banquet or any other special Valentine’s Day program.