We seem to hear a lot about joy this time of year, don’t we? Carols ringing out “How Great Our Joy,” “Joy to the World,” or “Good Christian Men Rejoice.”
What are you hoping for this Christmas? A new toy? Some time to relax as another fiscal year comes to an end? Maybe you are hoping to mend a strained relationship with a family member. Or maybe you are hoping to get through the first holiday season without a loved one. Whatever it is, here you are… hoping.
Christmas is a time when we reflect on the coming of Jesus Christ. Through His birth we received an everlasting hope. Perfect to use as a service opener, sermon bumper or transitional element in your Christmas worship services.
Used as a conference opener, this video describes the opposition that we face as believers in
Jesus Christ, but we are to take courage because of how great the God we serve is. Opposition
will come but we are to, “...stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the
faith of the gospel…” Philippians 1:27.
This video can be used to accompany Harvest Media’s other stand firm bio’s and videos or as a
stand-alone. It is a short depiction of the life of Hannah More, who with her pen worked for 45
years to abolish slavery. She was an abolitionist, poet, and educator who stood firm in the
gospel despite all the opposition she faced. “For the righteous will never be moved; he will be
remembered forever” Psalm 112:6.
This video can be used to accompany Harvest Media’s other stand firm bio’s and videos or as a
stand-alone. It is a short depiction of the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian
during World War II. Bonhoeffer, who could have lived in America throughout the difficult war
chose to return to take a stand against Nazi Germany and the enemy attacking the church of
Jesus Christ within Germany’s borders. “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be
strong” 1 Corinthians 16:13.
This video can be used to accompany Harvest Media’s other stand firm bio’s and videos or as a
stand-alone. It is a short depiction of the life of Adoniram Judson as a missionary in Burma.
Though facing much opposition he worked to translate the Bible and share the gospel with the
Burmese people. “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing
that in the Lord your labour is not in vain” 1 Corinthians 15:58.
With a heart of gratitude, we honor our Savior. With an overwhelming love, we offer Him our praise. Today, we give thanks to God for all He is and all He has done. Today, we come before Him with Thanksgiving.
The world of social media is full of negativity and complaints. To participate in such a toxic way is to live contrary to the way of Jesus. Scripture is clear that we are to be marked by our gratitude as people who have experienced the grace of God. What would happen if we were to flood our lives with thankfulness?
My soul magnifies the Lord. My spirit rejoices in God my savior. Use this upbeat and colorful mini-movie as an introduction to worship. Based on Luke 1:46-55.
In our loud and distracting world, God's peace is a welcomed gift that arrived in the form of an infant. Use this video during an Advent service focused on peace.
Our lives are sometimes too crowded to make room for joy, but the birth of the Savior is the most joyous occasion in history. Use this video during an Advent service focused on joy.
Our lives are sometimes too crowded to make room for joy, but the birth of the Savior is the most joyous occasion in history. Use this video during an Advent service focused on joy.
The Christmas hymns were inspired by the miracle of Jesus' birth, and remind us of His presence and love. Celebrate the arrival of Jesus on Christmas Eve with this Advent video.