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Unto Him

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Produced by Ministryflix

Okay, so this was the first film I ever made... years ago... for my Freshman Year at Film School. Filmed with a wind-up 16mm camera on black & white film, this is a stylized reenactment of the taunting and crucifixion of Jesus.

Scripture: Luke 23:1-56

Tags: easter, good friday, crucifixion, message of the cross

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Traditional

It Is Finished

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Produced by Beamer Films

This short film by Beamer Films is an ideal reflection for beginning or ending a Good Friday Service. It is a powerful and poignant depiction of the darkness, loneliness, and suffering endured by Jesus on the day that He died for humanity. A single acapella chorus of the hymn 'Jesus Paid It All' is sung in the darkness of that day at Golgotha.

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:44

Tags: easter, good friday, crucifixion, salvation, redemption, freedom from sin  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

God At The Movies

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Produced by Twelve:thirty Media

All truth is God’s truth. When we see the gospel on display that is because it was God’s idea first. God can be found anywhere, even at the movies.

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: jesus, god, movie, film, hollywood, movies, film, movie  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

An Audience With God

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Produced by Highway Media

If you could tell God anything and you knew he was listening, what would you say? This film won the grand prize at the Damah Film Festival in Seattle.

Scripture: Job 23:1-5, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 142:1-4

Tags: apologetics, heaven, purpose, meaning, depression, suicide, why, evil in world, hurting people, questions  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective

The Cost Of Liberty

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Produced by Beamer Films

We possess a freedom and liberty which is rare in much of the world, and so on Memorial Day we seek to keep the memory alive of our heroes who were willing to lay down their lives in order to preserve this freedom and liberty for generations to come.

This Memorial Day mini movie is a remake of an older film, reflecting a newer, brighter color scheme. Additionally, we converted this film into a 5 minute countdown: The Cost Of Liberty - Memorial Day Countdown, which is also new for 2022. You can find it under Sermon Central Countdown Videos.

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: sacrifice, memorial day, liberty

Genres: Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary

A Mother's Day Colorful Floral Opener

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Produced by Beamer Films

This film is the ideal service opener to give thanks and honor to all Moms for their life of love, devotion and sacrificial service which they have given to us. It is the perfect intro to your Mother's Day service. It features colorfully animated floral graphics and a few butterflies along subtle, colorful accents.

Tags: mother's day, colorful, accents, sermon bumper, sermon opener  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

A Humorous Account Of Thanksgiving

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Produced by Church Fuel

This humorous account of Thanksgiving is great for explaining Thanksgiving in a lighthearted manner.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-4, Colossians 2:6, Colossians 2:7, James 1:17, Isaiah 12:4, Isaiah 12:5, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Hebrews 12:28, Psalm 95  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: bible, service, thanksgiving, christian, 1 chronicles, jesus, church, god, thanks, pastor, help, movie, congregation, illustration, seasonal, video, film, give thanks, engaging, holiday, sermon, mini movie, tool, thank you, pastor, film, movie, sermon, resource, videos, video illustration, interesting  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Reflect

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Produced by Church Fuel

Reflect. Remember the works of God. Ponder the wonders you have seen. Tell the stories of His goodness. He has done great things. Remember. Ponder. Reflect.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:12, Isaiah 46:9, Deuteronomy 8:2, 1 Corinthians 11:2, Acts 20:35, Psalm 77:11, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Revelation 2:5, Psalm 143:5, Psalm 119:55, John 14:26, Luke 22:19, Joshua 1:9, Romans 8:28, Proverbs 10:7, Psalm 103:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: bible, service, christian, jesus, church, god, remember, pastor, help, goodness, movie, wonder, congregation, illustration, tell, video, film, reflect, great things, ponder, engaging, stories, sermon, mini movie, tool, pastor, film, movie, sermon, resource, videos, video illustration, interesting, church, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Bible History, Emotional, Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Mirror Him

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Produced by Church Fuel

You were made in God’s image, and you were made to reflect Him - to reflect His kindness, joy, peace, and sacrificial love.

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:24, 1 Peter 3:15, Genesis 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: bible, service, love, sacrifice, christian, jesus, church, god, joy, pastor, help, movie, mirror, kindness, congregation, illustration, video, film, reflect, engaging, sermon, mini movie, tool, pastor, film, movie, sermon, resource, videos, video illustration, interesting, church, bible  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Bible History, Emotional, Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Memorial Day Tribute

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Produced by Beamer Films

This moving, patriotic short film is about best friends who have taken it upon themselves to remember a boy’s father in a touching way. Sure to instill pride and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Perfect for Memorial Day.

Scripture: John 15:13, Joshua 4:1-9:1

Tags: sacrifice, joshua, freedom, appreciation, memorial day, anzac day, remembrance day  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Mother's Day Tribute

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Produced by Beamer Films

This short film is best described as a ‘Mother’s Day Video Card’. It is our way of honoring the love of Mothers everywhere - women who have devoted their lives to their children and families. With soothing music and refreshing scenes, we are carried into the landscape for a few brief moments as we consider what mothers have given to the children and families of this world.

Tags: children, family, mothers day, mothers, parenting, celebrate moms  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Father's Day Feud

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Produced by Beamer Films

This comedic, short film about friends, feuds, fathers and forgiveness takes a light-hearted look at our fathers on this Father’s Day, honoring their love and dedication as they both struggle and strive to live godly lives amidst the ongoing challenge of raising godly sons and daughters.

Tags: dad, father, parenting, fathers day, parenting by example  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary

Valentine's Day Drive

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Produced by Beamer Films

This hilarious silent film is a great way to lead into the topic of love this Valentine's Day – of what it is – and what it is not. In this short, Ethel Berry likes her men like she likes her coffee and chocolate... rich. Can Harry Oaks win her love this Valentine's Day?

Tags: priorities, valentine's day, unconditional love

Genres: Humorous

Would They See Jesus?

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Produced by James Grocho (Grochowalski)

A film projector is a storyteller, which can tell us a powerful story. Our lives in many ways are like a film projector. Every action we take and word we speak builds the narrative of the story God is wanting to tell through us.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 16:15, 1 Corinthians 1:17, 1 Corinthians 11:1-2, Matthew 10:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: faith, death, grace, love, background, light, life, darkness, story, movie, shines, project  (view more)  (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

Prayoffs

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Produced by Beamer Films

The playoffs are here! This rollicking video about two extreme sports fans reminds us that God is not a Genie. Let the Prayoffs begin!

Tags: prayer, priorities, purpose of prayer

Genres: Humorous

Service Styles: Contemporary