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.
Martin Luther changed history and sparked the reformation, transforming traditional church practices and altering the lens through which we speak and live out our faith.
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 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.
While the Marriage Institute isn’t a real organization it is really funny. In this video, Matt Trimony (see what we did there?), founder of The Marriage Institute, reveals what’s going on inside one spouse’s head while the other is talking.
Eliot was born with an undeveloped lung, a heart with a hole in it and DNA that placed faulty information into each and every cell of his body. However, that could not stop the living God from proclaiming Himself through this boy who never uttered a word.
Christians can be very judgmental, especially to people who disagree with their beliefs. Experience the internal monologue of a Christian who is finally admitting how judgmental he's become.
Improv comedy taught Susan Isaacs a better way to respond to her friends with different religious backgrounds. Instead of denying their experiences, she began to participate in their story.
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.
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!
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