Videos for Holy Week worship services
Many pastors and ministry leaders are now preparing for Holy Week services (Easter this year is March 31). Using video clips in the sermon or other parts of Holy Week services helps connect the audience with the life-transforming messages of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The following list of videos was compiled by Christian Video Magazine. All are available in English; some in Spanish.
- Follow utilizes a Twitter interface for a modern retelling of the gospel, challenging people to follow Christ.
- A Very Special Sunday is a light-hearted and endearing children’s narration of Easter events. Both children and adults will love it.
- He Is Risen is a powerful song; no text.
- Easter Prophecy is a visual presentation of Isaiah 53 seen through the lens of Jesus.
- Alive: The Story combines scenes from the film by the same name with music from Natalie Grant. Run-time is five minutes, but it could take the place of a song in your worship set.
- I Once Was Lost (Amazing Grace II) is inspirited by a Salvation Army ad, with music by an award-winning guitarist.
- The Last Painting is a visually stunning piece about Jesus’ crucifixion, which culminates in the final message: “It is finished.”
- He Rose makes a great, energetic, Easter worship starter. Its profound message is addressed to all people, including those that may be visiting your church just because it’s Easter Sunday.
- Alive! features rockin’ music and straight-forward and effective big-letter messages.
- Good Friday features the Skit Guys in four short skits that retell the story of Jesus’ last day from the perspective of six individuals who were close to him. Total run-time is nine minutes, but you could build your service around it, even separating the vignettes with singing, reading or praying.
- What Was On His Mind? addresses Jesus’ thoughts as he endured the cross. It ends with verses from Hebrews and a word of thanks to God for what he did.
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