Toby Mac - This Christmas

The Beatbox Nativity

The winning entry of a competition in 2011 called The Nativity Factor

SatNav-ivity

From YouTube: Find out why The Wise Men were late, and re-live the Nativity story in 3D, plastic brick, stop-motion glory.

Joseph's Dream

Christmas Spirit (The Right Way)

From YouTube: Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas cookies... it's easy to get carried away with the spirit of the season. But is this really what Christmas is all about? Maybe this year we can have some Christmas spirit... the right

Bethlehemian Rhapsody

From Youtube: This delightful parody written by Mark Bradford and directed by Darla Robinson ( darlamason@hotmail.com) tells the Christmas story in a new....and UNIQUE....way that will touch the hearts of generations to come. Enjoy!

Christmas in a Nutshell

From YouTube: Admit it, you've given some terrible gifts. There's someone who has never given a bad gift, though...GOD! For Christmas, however, He gave us something no one could've imagined. This video illustrates the miracle of Christmas in a fun and poignant way.

Nativity Story Birth to Cross Line Drawing

Hallelujah

He chose the Shepherds - Nativity Video - Friends and Heroes

From YouTube:
He chose the Shepherds is a powerful and moving video from Friends and Heroes. It's ideal to use in your church or children's ministry this Christmas. The song is taken from the CD What about Love? -- Bible songs inspired by Friends and Heroes Series 1 -- available from www.friendsandheroes.com/songs.

A high resolution download of this video and Free Song Time activities are also available from the following link:
www.fandh.tv/nativity

In His Shoes, Chapter 2: Birth

Chapter 2 - "Birth", from In His Shoes. A 3.5 hour HD interactive documentary following the life of Jesus, in His shoes, is available in it's entirety as part of Glo, a new interactive digital Bible. www.globible.com

This chapter includes interviews and commentary from Troy Schmidt, Qustandi Shomali, Avner Goren, Dr. Norman Geisler, Max Lucado, and Dr. Joel Hunter

A Social Network Christmas

From Igniter Media

The Paradox of Christmas

The Paradox of Christmas from Igniter Media

Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus

On Nov.13 2010 unsuspecting shoppers got a big surprise while enjoying their lunch. Over 100 participants in this awesome Christmas Flash Mob. This is a must see!

We will be using this to start our service on the SUnday before Christmas.

Bethlehem - What Was The Star?

From YouTube: This is a small segment of the full length documentary from ICHTHUS Films - "WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AT BETHLEHEM?" In this segment the star of Bethlehem and modern scientific evidence is discussed. A lot of the information (But not ALL) for this section of the film was gleaned from Frederick A. Larson's amazing website - (3ws)bethlehemstar(dot)net. Our full length film under ICHTHUS - addresses other such topics as - Who were the wisemen, where did they come from, why would they want to worship a jewish king, when did they show up to see Jesus, when was Jesus really born? - etc....I hope you enjoy this 10 minute clip. THIS CLIP IS UNDER COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FROM ICHTHUS FILMS. USGCC Code 17 Section 107 non profit "Fair Use."

I found this fascinating, although I can make no comment on the accuracy of the video.

The Christmas Story

The Christmas Story (2010 HD version) - as told by the children of St Paul's Church in New Zealand.

The Digital Story of The Nativity

How social media, web and mobile tell the story of the Nativity. Christmas story told through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Wikipedia, Google Maps, GMail, Foursquare, Amazon...

Times change, the feeling remains the same.

The Christmas Tale

A YouTube vidoe of a thought provoking Christmas poem with great illustraions

Mary Did You Know

ihis is a wonderful song and I have included here two different versions from YouTube. One could be used in an all-age context with children present, the other is maybe for an adult audience.

Two Minute Silence - 2009

For those without a live trumpeter (as we may be this year) I have been looking for recordings fo the Last Post and Reveille that we might be able to use. Here's the third that I've found. This one is from the Royal British Legion.

The Last post at Sunset

The Last Post at sunset is a Acoustic track written by a member of our congregation, Roger Toye with Bugler Tony Linford. We will be using this during our Remembrance Sunday service this year.

Remembrance Day - Last Post and Reveille

For those without a live trumpeter (as we may be this year) I have been looking for recordings fo the Last Post and Reveille that we might be able to use. Here's the second that I've found.

Last Post HD

For those without a live trumpeter (as we may be this year) I have been looking for recordings fo the Last Post and Reveille that we might be able to use. Here's the first that I've found.

The Missional Church

A 2-minute explanation by Jeff Maguire (and friends) of what a "missional church" is. Thanks to common craft for the inspiration, Brian Hurst for the art, and blimp pilot Cole Beshore for special effects.

Remembrance Meditation

A video created by a firend of mine, Simon Rundell. "Played during the ritual of our remembrance service, where poppies are laid on a cross and everyone has an opportunity to respond. Music is the theme to American Beauty by Thomas Newman"

Remembrance Sunday Video 2009 - From YouTube

Remembrance Sunday 2009 - from YouTube

A simple video highlighting the importance of Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance and Last Post

A meditation on fallen soldiers for Remembrance Day

In Flanders Fields

This video includes a reading of the poem 'In Flanders Fields' by Lt. Col. John McCrae and the well known excerpt from the poem 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon. The voiceover was performed by actor Michael Haynes.

Flanders Fields

A video from youTube suitable for use in a Remembrance Sunday service with an incredibly haunting choir version of In Flanders Fields

Christmas Sand Art

This is what is called Sand Art or Sand Painting and it is amazing. Here are a selection of Christmas Sand Art that I have found on YouTube.

Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy

A great example and explanation of leadership. Truly brilliamt!

Generosity ...

A YouTube vidoe talking about generosity. 

The Marshmallow Test

In this popular test, several kids wrestle with waiting to eat a marshmallow in hopes of a bigger prize. This video is a good illustration of temptation and the hope in future rewards. This experiment is based on many previous and similar scientific tests.

God's Pie

A man serves pie to all the expenses in his life. He is about to eat the last piece when he notices one more person at the table: the One who brought the pie.

The Beatitudes - Youtube Video

The Beatitudes Music and Chorus words by Michael Schroede.

Washed Clean Magic

I saw a video on the internet of something like this a couple of years ago and searched high a low for details of how to do it. I eventually worked it out with Iodine, spray starch and Sodium Thiosulphate.

But I have just come across this from one of my colleagues in the Portsmouth Diocese Fr Simon Rundell. Here are his instrcuctions:

Two bowls of water – one clean water and one filled with water 100-200mls of FILM FIXER. You can buy it at a photographic supplies shop – Jessops still have a few bottles at the back for those who still develop proper film: £9 for a litre which will last ages.

One white linen handkerchief, chopticks or tongs to handle them

One small bottle of Iodine Tincture from the Chemists/Dugstore (79p from Rowlands Pharmacy)

1. Add Iodine to clean water

2. Cloth in ‘dirty water’ so it becomes stained.

3. Transfer Iodine cloth into fixer solution -> the iodine is neutralised by the fixer and it goes back to white

4. Transfer cloth now soaked in fixer solution into bowl with iodine water in it, so that iodine is neutralised and both bowls appear clean

5. Dispose of carefully as the chemicals are poisonous.

There! You can dress up sin and redemption how your theology paints it (you can tell, I don’t do penal substitution) and you can explain it according to your audiences (Infant and Junior School Collective Worship love this!). Over to you all now – make the most of it!

Lost Generation

i-Share Evangelism Video

The evangelism tool for our media generation. i-Share - The Gospel visualized on your screen or on your iPod and in multiple languages. i-Share is a new evangelism tool meant to help individuals, youth groups, mission trip participants and beyond share their faith in a new and relevant way. The i-Share video can be used in a public setting in your favorite presentation software or personally in your own video iPod or similar device. The i-Share also comes in more than one language!! By using the i-Share video mission trip participants are able to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ no matter the language barrier.

This version is on YouTube, however more information, full quality videos and versions in different languages can be found here.

A Life of Worship

Do you have a life of worship beyond Sunday morning? This YouTube mini-movie challenges the church to live a life of worship.

The Don't Song

From YouTube - What not to say and do in Marriage. A funny Christian video for those that are married and great for aniversries.

Valentine's Day Video

From youTube - Stephen Curtis Chapman's song Echos Of Eden from his album All About Love

Sex Is ....

A short YouTube video that looks at the attitude to sex in the world and in the church. An good introduction to a sermon on sex.

The Real Jesus (DVD) - Who is Jesus?

I will be using this as an introduction to a sermon on Mark 8: 27-30 on Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah. 6 Min long YouTube video.

Who, in your view, is Jesus?

Could be used as an introduction to the question - Who is Jesus? Includes street interviews in the UK.

Who do you think Jesus is?

Street interviews in the UK asking the question - Who do you think Jesus was?

The Face of Christ

On YouTube a live drawing by artist Joe Castillo of Christ's face containing in the details his life story. Very Inspiring! It is incredible how he draws the events of Jesus' life and the result is a picture oftheFace of Christ.

The March Of The Unqualified

God can't use me or at least shouldn't use me. We've probably all thought it at some point. However, studying the Bible shows us that many flawed people were used by God in powerful ways. They were just as unqualified as you. So now what's your excuse?

Adapted from the writings of Matt Tullos.

From Ignitermedia a high quality edition of this is on their website at www.ignitermedia.com

Christmas His Nativity

His birth would change the world. He would bring forth a revolution of new life and be a shining light in a world filled with darkness. His nativity would be the greatest gift God has ever given.

My Cross Is My Christmas Tree

Another powerful and moving YouTube video that links Christmas and Easter. Not suitable for children as a video, but the song itself could be used in any setting. May well use this myself this Christmas.

Advent Video Series

This is a series of videos that can be used during Advent maybe to introduce a service, or possibly as a lead in to a sermon. All are available to purchase at higher quality from www.sermonspice.com together witha fifth video for Christmas Day itself.

Jesus and Santa

Lately, it seems like some of us have been confusing Jesus with Santa. After all, they both have beards and several nicknames, and often, we get caught up hoping that they both bring us everything we want. However, this season let us remember that one of them comes to give us what we think we want; the other came to give us what we need.

A video on Youtube that comes from Igniter Media who can be found at: www.ignitermedia.com

Retooning The Nativity

The story of Christ's birth has been passed down from generation to generation. As time has passed, in efforts to relay the story to others, man has perhaps taken some creative license with the events of the Nativity. Though we are unsure of many elements surrounding Jesus' birth, we do know this: Two thousand years ago, a Savior was born of a virgin in the town of Bethlehem.

This is a video from Igniter Media.

The Beatitudes

A beautiful presentation of the Beatitudes set to music that apparently is in old Church-Slavonic (Russian) performed by the choir of Valaam monastery.

Pre-Paid Admission

I found this by accident while looking for other illustrations. It is a wonderful drama about salvation by faith alone, not by works and how Jesus takes our place.

The Beatitudes - Matthew Five

A video from YouTube of the Beattitudes from Matthew 5

The Beatitudes from E-Water

The text of the Beatitudes set to Pachelbel's Canon

Download this video at http://www.e-water.net

What if our Bible was as important as our Mobile Phone?

Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our mobile phone?        

• What if we carried it around in our pockets or purses?
• What if we flipped through it several times a day?
• What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
• What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
• What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
• What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
• What if we used it when we traveled?
• What if we used it in case of emergency?

This is something to make you go ... Hmmmmm ... where is my Bible?

Oh, and one more thing ... unlike our mobile phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.

Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities'?

Remembrance Sunday Video

A video from YouTube suitabel for a Remembrance Sunday Service

We Shall Remember Them - Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday Video suitable for use in Church Service. This one includes 2 minutes silence with a scrolling list of wars in the last 100 years followed by the Last Post and the the words of remembrance.

Remebrance Day - The Last Post

The Last Post with photographs as a video

In Flanders Fields - Lest We Forget

A choral sung version of In Flansers Fields with images as a video.

Unison Trade Union Advert

I found reference to this in an article and tracked down the actual advert on YouTube. An incredibly cute advert - but conveys a real message (whether you agree or disagree with trade unions).

The Kingdom - Expio Productions Video

The Kingdom? is a powerful description of the Great Battle between the Kingdom of Darkness and the Kingdom of Light. It reminds us of who the KING really is, and what our response should be in the light of His victory.

Available to purchase in high quality from SermonSpice here.

Cliff Richard - Millenium Prayer

When we did a series on the Lord's Prayer I wanted to use Cliff Richard's Millenium Prayer but took a long time to track down what I thought was the best version. This is on YouTube, however it is available on a VHS video (maybe now on DVD) called The Lord's Prayer in the series Open House Open Bible from Trinity Vision

The Lords Prayer - Talley Trio

I used this during our series on The Lord's Prayer and it worked very well with what I was saying.

God help the outcasts

Esmeralda's prayer in song from the Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame

I don't know if You can hear me Or if You're even there I don't know if You would listen To a gypsy's prayer Yes, I know I'm just an outcast I shouldn't speak to you Still I see Your face and wonder Were You once an outcast too? God help the outcasts Hungry from birth Show them the mercy They don't find on earth The lost and forgotten They look to you still God help the outcasts Or nobody will I ask for weath, i ask for fame I ask for glory to shine on my name I ask for love, i can posess I ask for god and his angels to bless me.. I ask for nothing I can get by But I know so many Less lucky than I Please help my people The poor and downtrod I thought we all were all were The children of god God help the outcasts, Children of God

Christ's Death & Resurrection in Prophecy

This is two quick videos on Christ's death/resurrection and how it fulfilled numerous prophecies in Scripture.

Are You Ready?

Jesus Christ could return at any moment. Are you ready for the second coming of Christ?

THis is a video demonstration of a possible understanding of the Second Coming.

Mr Beans Wedding

Rowan Atkinson Mr Bean's show for Comic Relief 2007. Mr Bean goes to a wedding and ends up causing havoc.

Hillsong - Still Worship Video

A GREAT Worship Song...!!
Hillsong Still, Ultimate Worship

Worship Intro

Worship Introduction Video

The Mom Song

"The Mom" song, sung to the William Tell Overture, by Anita Renfroe.
What a mom says in 24 hours, condensed into 2 minutes and 55 seconds! Hilarious and talented! From the DVD Total Momsense

Lyrics for "The Mom Song" is given below.

Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepy head
Here's your clothes
And your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now
Get up and make your bed
Are you hot?
Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and your gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget you got to feed the cat
Eat your breakfast
The experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at three today?
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon

So you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside
Don't play rough
Would you just play fair?
Be polite
Make a friend
Don't forget to share
Work it out
Wait your turn
Never take a dare
Get along
Don't make me come down there
Clean your room
Fold your clothes
Put your stuff away
Make your bed
Do it now
Do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn?
Would you like some hay
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone
Get Off the phone
Don't sit so close
Turn it down
No texting at the table
No more computer time tonight
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up

Where you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me
Makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom
Someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait 'til you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now
I thank you NOT to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew
Would appreciate
Take a bite
Maybe two
Of the stuff you hate
Use your fork
Do not you burp
Or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, Get the door
Don't get smart with me
Get a Grip
Get in here I'll count to 3
Get a job
Get a life
Get a PhD
Get a dose of...
I don't care who started it
You're grounded until your 36
Get your story straight
And tell the truth for once for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff
Would you jump too?

If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before that
You're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straight when you walk
A place for everything
And everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth
Wash your face
Get your PJs on
Get in bed
Get a hug
Say a prayer with Mom
Don't forget
I love you
**KISS**
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because
Because
Because
Because
I said so
I said so
I said so
I said so
I'm the Mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
The mom
Ta-da

Father's Love Letter

God loves you

And He is the Father
You have been looking for
For all your life

This is his love letter to you ....

We have used this in our Sunday worship as well as our small groups and it has always been well received and touched many hearts.

More information, the text of the letter and other resources as well as downloadable quality copies of the video are available at: http://www.fathersloveletter.com/

100 Names for Jesus

YouTube Video which could be used as a countdown before service with 100 Names of Jesus. Just over 3mins

Good Friday Passion Devotional

Using footage from Mel Gibson's "Passion" this 10Min YouTube video could be used at a Good Friday devotional service or other suitable time.

He Chose The Nails

This devotional video comes from Max Lucado and lasts for just over 9mins. Suitable to use on Good Friday, or any other occasion when you focus on the benefits to us of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

This has it's own website where there are versions to download: http://www.hechosethenails.net/

The Last Painting

The prophets foretold that the Messiah would suffer excruciating pain to save mankind. And the gospels confirm the final days that Jesus endured. While some look at these days and see tragedy, Christ sees completion. Painting by Mike Lewis. Music from The Passion of the Christ.

This is a video from IgniterMedia and is 3min 7 secs long. We have used it as part of our Good Friday devotions and it worked well.

Easter Drawing

This moving, reflective piece is great for Easter. Or use it any time to reflect on Jesus with this unique line drawing video.

I think this is brilliant and we may well use this next Easter Sunday.

Video 4min 16sec

The Elements of Easter

A devotional video that uses images and video with text to convey the meaning of Easter. 2min 15sec

Step of Faith

This video illustration is taken from the Indiana Jones film - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and is one of the best depictions of faith that I have come across. See what you think.

Video 1min 58sec

Peacechild

This is a version of this fantastic video on Youtube. We have used this at Christmas services for the past few years and it is very well received.

More details of the video and higher quality copies are available here:
http://www.familyworship.org.uk/peacechild.htm

A beautiful original animated video, to the song "Peace Child", written by Mike Burn at the start of the new milennium. Features a children's choir, and lovely orchestral arrangement.

Christmas Morph Countdown

I found this while looking for the other Christmas Morph video that I have listed from Youtube as well. This one is a countdown which is very useful immediatly prior to the start of a service.

That's My King

The first video is from Ignite Media www.ignitermedia.com

The second is another version of the same audio with different images. Higher quality copies of this one are available here: http://www.4-14.org.uk/thats-my-king-s-m-lockridge

Great to use during a Sunday service or within a small group.

The late S.M. Lockridge once presented an incredible message, describing our God and who He is. Though God can't be described with just words, this is as close as you can get this side of Heaven.

Sunday's Comin'

This is a video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

The story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion is one of betrayal, brutality, despair, and pain. Yet we know even before His death that redemption was promised to be coming soon. We know that the story does not end at the cross. We know what many did not realize – that Sunday’s comin’.

Celebrating Easter means rejoicing in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and recognizing what each of those events can teach us about the character of God. Be reminded of this truth during Easter: God has worked, is working, and will work through all things, even now as we find ourselves awaiting his return.

Proof

This is a video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

Most of us have thought how much easier it would be to follow God if we could just see Him once. The truth, though, is that He is all around us. We just fail to see recognize the evidence.

There are many things, like gravity for example, which we can’t see, but that we know are real because we see their effects on the world around us. In the same way, we can’t see God, but we can see Him at work in this world. He is making Himself known, and the proof is all around us.

Footprints - Leona Lewis

This was the video that Leona Lewis did for Sports Relief in the UK in 2008.

This is a Youtube Video but it is set so that I cannot show it to you within this website so you will need to go to the Youtube site to view it here (will open in new window):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d08X2lN669k

We are the body of Christ

This Youtube video can be used either within a communion setting or when speaking about the CHurch as the Body of Christ.

I Believe

A video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

The Bible is not just a story. It is THE Story. It is OUR Story. In it, we find the greatest Hero providing the greatest hope and demanding the greatest response. Original Recording by Cary Pierce. Lyrics by Wes King and Rich Mullins.

The Bible Contains

This is a video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

The Bible is an essential tool in the Christian faith. It is here that we read about what God has done, is doing, and will do. It is here that we find the greatest love story, the greatest sacrifice, and the greatest call to action.

Cruise Ship vs Battle Ship

A video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

How do you typically “church-shop?” Are you mostly interested in finding a church that accommodates your needs and gives you a comfortable experience? Or are you looking for a church that equips you to serve and deploys your gifts?

Because He Lives

This is a video from Igniter Media www.ignitermedia.com

I used this video during a baptism service and it was very powerful.

This song was born out of trying times for Bill and Gloria Gaither. Each day was becoming a struggle. They faced huge uncertainty in the days ahead. But through it all, they were reminded that life, in both the good and bad times, is worth the living because Jesus lives.

The Bear

A wonderful illustration of the Covenant we have with God drawn from The Bear - a 1980s film. I used this illustration in a sermon on the Armour of God.

He's got the whole world in his hands

This is an Adidas advert which I saw at a conference as an example of how some people seek to lead churches! See what you think.

If We Are The Body

This is a Youtube video to the song If We Are The Body by Casting Crowns

The Body of Christ

This is a Youtube video based on 1 Corinthians 12

Be Still

Here are three very similar videos from Youtube encouraging people to slow down and stop and consider the true meanign of Christmas. We used one of them prior to our Carol Service. You will find higher quality copies of these on some of the video sites like SermonSpeice and Worship House Media.

Christmas Navivity Morph Video

I found this amazing video on Youtube last year and used it before our Christmas Eve childrens service.

Morph: |môrf| to transform or cause to change smoothly, which accurately describes Christmas, the nativity story, the purpose of Christ's life and Luke 2:4-14... it also accurately describes this video that morphs from one painting of the nativity to the next. Powerful. Beautiful. Inspiring.

Produced by Beamer Films and available for download at FaithVisuals.com: www.faithvisuals.com

The habits of Fleas!

This YouTube video shows that fleas can be trained to live within an anvironment and not change. Are we sometimes like that?

Greatest Time of Year

A YouTube video with Mickey Mouse and Friends Celebrating Christmas

It's About The Cross

This is a video from YouTube. The song is by a group called Go Fish and is brilliant - I used this during may sermon at our Midnight Communion Service on Christmas Eve. There are other alternatives to this on YouTube, just search for "It's About the Cross"

Love came down at Christmas

A Christmas video on YouTube

What is Christmas About? - Charlie Brown

Linus explains to Charlie Brown what Christmas is all about. From YouTube.

The Body of Christ

This is a video focussing on the needs of the poor and our role as the Body fo Christ.

Smart

Since the beginning of time, man has thought he was smart enough to know everything about this world. Whether it was the shape of the earth or how computers would affect our lives, man always develops a theory. We just seem to be consistently wrong.

While knowledge is a noble pursuit, Proverbs reminds us to trust in God wholeheartedly rather than rely on our own understanding. As theories come and go over time, we can find comfort in knowing the God who is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Video from Igniter Media a high quality edition is available from www.ignitermedia.com