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Mini Movies, Sermon Illustrations & Worship Videos

Mini Movies, Sermon Illustrations & Worship Videos

THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS

The Gift Of Christmas
Journey Box Media

What does it say about the character of God that He would give His only son for us? So often, we spend Christmas focused on what it is like to receive this gift, but in The Gift of Christmas...

FELIX'S BIG DAY

Felix's Big Day
Skit Guys Studios

In this lighthearted video, we hear from the owners of a donkey named Felix. They share the story of the disciples taking Felix because the Lord needed him. Imagine their surprise when they hear crowds shouting and rush to see Jesus riding Felix into Jerusalem!

SIMON THE ZEALOT

Simon The Zealot
Skit Guys Studios

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.”

THE WOODWORKER

The Woodworker
Skit Guys Studios

We can only imagine what it may have felt like to be the person who constructed the cross that was used to hang Jesus. In this video, a carpenter talks about the regret and responsibility he feels, believing that his fingerprints are all over the cross.

THE SEALER

The Sealer
Skit Guys Studios

This video imagines the man responsible for sealing Jesus’ tomb, who finally tells the truth about what happened when the body disappeared. Claiming to have been paid to lie about the soldiers falling asleep on their watch when the body was stolen, he admits that nobody fell asleep, and that not only was Jesus gone from the tomb, He was alive.

MARY MAGDALENE

Mary Magdalene
Skit Guys Studios

Mary Magdalene knew what it was like to be repulsive to others, ignored, undeserving until she met Jesus. She discovered that other’s perception of her was not the image Jesus saw.

A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD HYMN STORY

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Hymn Story
Grace Ministries

Martin Luther was a fiery reformer, and that is how he is most remembered, but he was also a talented musician and hymn writer. He often set his lyrics to popular secular tunes of the day, but was criticized because of their association with drinking establishments.

ROCK OF AGES HYMN STORY

Rock Of Ages Hymn Story
Grace Ministries

Augustus Toplady was born to a widowed mother that spoiled him. He was disliked by his relatives, but his heart was tender to God and he turned his heart to preaching and hymn-writing at a young age. A long-running dispute, with contemporary John Wesley, led him to write an article that ended with a poem.

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY HYMN STORY

Christ The Lord Is Risen Today Hymn Story
Grace Ministries

Charles Wesley is often overlooked since his more well-known brother, John, is remembered as the founder of the Methodist church. But Charles was a powerful evangelist himself and also a gifted musician. The Wesley's preached salvation in Jesus in some very unfavorable circumstances but were blessed as many thousands came to faith in Christ.

AND CAN IT BE HYMN STORY

And Can It Be Hymn Story
Grace Ministries

Charles Wesley had many ups and downs in his early life. He wavered from a frivolous lifestyle to one of strict legalism. But in his early thirties he was truly converted and God turned his heart to music. Songs of praise and testimony flowed from his pen. Over 6,000 hymns were authored by Charles. And Can it Be is one of his most loved.

OPPOSITION (STAND FIRM)

Opposition (Stand Firm)
Hope Oakville Media

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.

HANNAH MORE (STAND FIRM BIO)

Hannah More (Stand Firm Bio)
Hope Oakville Media

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.

DIETRICH BONHOEFFER (STAND FIRM BIO)

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Stand Firm Bio)
Hope Oakville Media

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.

ADONIRAM JUDSON (STAND FIRM BIO)

Adoniram Judson (Stand Firm Bio)
Hope Oakville Media

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.

JACOB: ISAAC'S BLESSING

Jacob: Isaac's Blessing
Genesis Film

Jacob deceives his father into giving him a blessing that was reserved for his brother, Esau.

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