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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Jesus could have said to create peace with our enemy, but he doesn’t. He told us to love our enemy. Sami Awad, a Christian Palestinian shares what it looks like to actually follow Jesus’ challenging words while living in one of the most hostile parts of the world. Who are the enemies in our lives, and how can we love them?
Scripture: Matthew 5:43
Tags: peace, israel, palestine, current events, love your enemies (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Help your congregation be aware of the "roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8
Tags: enemy, satan, lion, prowl, devour (view more) (view less)
This mini movie is a reminder to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us.
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Tags: matthew 5:43-48, videos, resource, interesting, video illustration, church, bible, help, pastor, christians, prayer, pray, congregation, persecute, movie, church, jesus, christian, forgiveness, enemy, god, persecution, video, film, forgive, illustration, sermon on the mount, pastor, sermon, movie, film, matthew 5, tool, forgiving, mini movie, sermon, enemies, engaging, loving, love your enemies, service, love, bible, faith (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive, Traditional
Chess King
Tags: Humility, parenting, goals, King, game, Attitude, love enemies (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Unpack the signs of the last hour from 1 John.
Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29, Matthew 26:40-41, Matthew 24:1-10
Tags: truth, enemy, revelation, eternity, second coming, urgency, evangelism urgency, last hour (view more) (view less)
It’s inevitable. Darkness creeps in and reminds us that the enemy is near and it can make us feel like there is no way out. When that fire comes, and it will, we must remember what Power lives in us. God is faithful and he is with us, regardless of what might shake us now or what trials and tribulations await in our future. Use this powerful message to uplift, inspire and encourage your congregation.
Tags: doubt, enemy, fire, worry, spoken word, daniel 3:16-18, worry, another in the fire (view more) (view less)
Though not much is known about the disciple called Simon the Zealot, this video imagines him as one who fought against the Roman empire until he became a follower of Jesus. As he remembers the Final Supper, Simon was unsettled by Jesus’ words, “This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for many.” He wrestles with his lifelong belief that the Messiah was coming to destroy his enemies, though Jesus has told the disciples to love their enemies.
Tags: Messiah, Jesus, Easter, Follow, Holy Week (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
We will stand against our enemies when we are in Christ. Encourage your congregation with these bright backgrounds.
Scripture: Luke 6:47-48, Luke 11:8-15, Nehemiah 13:1-31, Luke 11:6-13, Matthew 24:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christian disciplines, leadership general, leadership, power, commitment, endurance (view more) (view less)
What is love? This mini-movie explores what the Bible says about love.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:37, John 15:13
Tags: patience, relationships, love your neighbor, workplace integrity, greatest commandment, love one another, love chapter, christian love, love your enemies, scripture (view more) (view less)
A lovely set of backgrounds subtly featuring angels working in our daily lives.
Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Psalm 91:1-16
Tags: presence, adversary, guard, bear, e, tread, trample, angels, strength, help, courage, hurt, service, protection, faith, enemy (view more) (view less)
A compelling, high resolution image of standing chess pieces. Great for use in PowerPoints to illustrate key sermon points or for your church bulletins and printed materials.
Tags: plan, relationships, goals, friendship, parenting, love enemies, game (view more) (view less)
Though my enemies are many You will protect me. You are my deliverer. Based on Psalm 3, this mini-movie is set to beautiful nature footage and energetic music, and works great as an intro to a time of worship.
Tags: worship intro
What do you see when you look into the face of Jesus? This short video explores the many faces of Jesus and reminds us that he can be found in our friends, neighbors, and even our enemies.
Scripture: Matthew 25:40, John 14:20
Tags: grace, immigrant, refugees, neighbor, kindness, justice, reflection, forgiveness (view more) (view less)
With all the reasons we can find to divide and distance from one another, it is more important than ever that we build bridges through our common love of Jesus Christ.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:32
Tags: grace, love, jesus, enemy, friend, grace, builders, bridge, buidlers (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Love. Is it only an emotion? Just a plot in a movie? Or just something we sing about? Not even close. This mini-movie reminds us that love is action. (Based on Ephesians 5:1-2 and Luke 6:27-28.)
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, Luke 6:27-28
Tags: sacrifice, action, serving others, love your enemies, blessing others, imitate christ, love as jesus (view more) (view less)