Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012)

 

An Apostle of Christ.  A Soldier of Rome.  Two Souls.  One Savior.

Awarded the Dove Foundations “Family Seal of Approval” and recommended for ages Twelve and above, Apostle Peter And The Last Supper is a must see family Faith-based biblical story of hope, forgiveness, prayer and the message that anything is possible. Relive the time Peter spent with Jesus, from the Great Commission to the life-changing Last Supper and the garden of Gethsemane. Set in Rome. AD 67. Two Jailers at the ancient Mamertine Prison take custody of a famous criminal. He is Simon Peter of Galilee-apostle, disciple, and the personal friend of Jesus (Bruce Marchiano), also called The Christ. Condemned to death, the elderly Peter (Robert Loggia) recounts his life as a simple fisherman who became one of the boldest figures in all of Christianity. As Peter prepares to depart this earthly life, he will make an unforgettable impression on his jailers through the saving power of the Gospel.

Apostle Paul And The Earliest Churches (2004)

 

Ephesus, Antioch, Tarsus, Galatia - an illuminating visit to the New Testament!

Apostle Paul and the Earliest Churches is a brilliant and illuminating production (documentary). Begining with his conversion, it reenacts Paul's missionary journeys on Anatolian soil (modern Turkey).

This film contains an archeological treasury: mosaics, frescoes, statues, amphitheaters, agoras, tmples, and more. The historical, religious, and archeological background of each Anatolian region in which Paul preached the gospel is explained. Yet Apostle Paul is more than an archeological or historical survey; this production's reinactment of the miracles Paul performed, the difficulties Paul encountered, and the persecution Paul faced beckons the viewer to experience with the Apostle himself the birth of the Christian Church.

The film's archeological emphasis is enhanced by 3D animated maps and footage of Antioch on the Orontes, Pisidian Antioch, Ephesus, Tarsus, and other cities important to Paul's ministry. Significant artifacts from a variety of Turkish museums are also discussed.

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Wherever You Are (2008)

 

Features Wherever You Are, a short movie based on a story written by Max Lucado. The film is 17 minutes long and is followed by a presentation of the gospel by Max himself.

The film tells a modern prodigal story through Katherine, a young woman who makes all the wrong choices only to be welcomed home by her loving father. This emotional tale of rebellion and redemption is a wonderful illustration of God's love for us as outlined in John 3:16 and will be enjoyed by viewers of all ages.

The film and presentation by Max makes Wherever You Are an excellent tool to reach out to non-believers with a positive message of hope and love during this Easter Season and beyond. Either in your neighborhood or your church, these DVDs are priced to be given away in MASS QUANTITIES, touching those who need to hear this unique presentation of God's love.

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997)

 

People all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ on December 25th. But why is the Nativity marked by gift giving, and was He really born on that day? And just where did the Christmas tree come from? Take an enchanting tour through the history of this beloved holiday and trace the origins of its enduring traditions. Journey back to the earliest celebrations when the infant religion embraced pagan solstice festivals like the Roman Saturnalia and turned them into a commemoration of Jesus’ birth. Learn how Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree to the English-speaking world in 1841, and discover how British settlers in the New World transformed the patron saint of children into jolly old St. Nick. Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas would be useful for classes on Culture, European History, American History, Religion, Economics and Folklore. It is appropriate for middle school and high school. 

Sergeant York (1941)

 

Story of World War I hero who captured German position single-handedly.

As children of the World War I era, our parents were inspired by Gary Cooper’s touching portrayal of Sergeant Alvin York in this award-winning film. Grab the popcorn and gather your family to see Alvin’s dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus Christ in response to years of prayer from a loving mother, and his heroic act of self-sacrifice during battle.

Taliesin Jones (2000)

 

Also known as "Small Miracles", released by Questar, Inc in 2004. This quietly lovely film won Best Film at the Austin and Berlin International Film Festivals, and tells the profoundly moving story of 12-year old Taliesin Jones, who struggles with the chaos of his life, while struggling to come to terms when his mother suddenly leaves the family home. His father has become distant, his brother has become angry and bitter, while Taliesin dives into the world of his imagination looking for solace. After witnessing his piano teacher heal a woman's ailing back with the power of prayer, Taliesen begins a spiritual quest. He forms a secret society at his school, "The Believers". But his attempts to heal a classmate and his teacher's grave illness leave him feeling lost and confused, and test his newfound faith. This film is more than a "coming of age" film - it is the tale of everyone who's ever tried to make sense of things that just can't be made sense of, and the grace that fills our lives when we go looking for it.

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story (2011)

 

The film is based on the dramatic true story of Tiffany Rubin's daring 2008 rescue of her six-year-old son, Kobe, after he was abducted by his biological father and taken from his home in Queens, New York, all the way to Seoul, South Korea. At the urging of her mother Belzora, Tiffany seeks the counsel of Mark Miller (Terry O'Quinn) and his charitable organization, the American Association for Lost Children. With Mark's help, Tiffany is able to travel to Korea to execute a high-stakes plan to bring her son home.

Come What May (2009)

 

When does life really begin?

The judges are stacked against them...but the greatest debate will happen before they ever enter the courtroom.

Patrick Henry College and the Advent Film Group team up in a new film presenting arguments that one day could be used to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that found a right to abortion in the U.S. constitution.

In the movie Caleb a Christian student attending Patrick Henry, is caught in a moral tug-of-war as he challenges Roe v. Wade at the National Moot Court Championship.  At the same time his mother, a feminist attorney, argues the case at the U.S. Supreme Court, but on the opposing side.  This film is appropraite for the whole family and will be a conversation starter around issues that need to be discussed and dealt within the context of families.

Choose what's right.

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Outrighteous (2008)

 

God only made one man for one woman. So, which woman is going to get THIS man?

Hard working Simone and flamboyant Angela may be like fire and ice, but they still know what it means to be sistas.

However, when they both fall for the same man, their life-long friendship turns into an all-out war of the most Outrighteous kind. In this comical duel of good deeds will either woman get the man of their dreams?

Recommended for Ages 12 and over.

Not Easily Broken (2009)

 

The path of true love never runs smoothly.

Just ask Dave and Clarice Johnson. After many years of marriage, their affection for each other is being severely tested by life.

Following a car accident that temporarily sidelines Clarice, the couple must come to grips with physical temptations, financial pressures and emotional challenges that threaten their love for each other. Ultimately, they must determine whether or not their vows are easily broken in this soul-stirring film based on the inspirational best-selling novel by T.D. Jakes.

Dog Days Of Summer (2007)

 

The summer the stranger came to town. The summer that turned this once idyllic paradise upside down.

It was a summer like any other in this sleepy southern town, until a mysterious drifter named Eli Cottonmouth (Will Patton of Remember The Titans and Armageddon) charms the townsfolk with a simple proposition for their upcoming anniversary celebration.

But behind this picture-perfect community, two boys (Devon Gearhart of Changeling and Colin Ford of Push) will now discover a secret world of mysteries, lies and tragedy that will change all their lives forever. Richard Herd (Star Trek: Voyager) and Gregory Alan Williams (The West Wing) co-star in this startling family drama about the things we believe in, the truths we hide, and the cold harsh realities that are sometimes revealed in The Dog Days Of Summer.

Ivanhoe (1982)

 

The kingdom's greatest defender in his greatest battle.

The legend returns!

From the famous novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott comes this TV miniseries classic, Ivanhoe.

A fictional story of one of the remaining Saxon noble families at a time when the English nobility was overwhelmingly Norman, it follows the Saxon protagonist, Wilfrid of Ivanhoe.

Wilfrid has lost favor with his father after courting Lady Rowena and proclaiming allegiance to the Norman King Richard I of England. Set in 1194 after the end of the Third Crusade, many of the Crusaders were still returning to Europe. King Richard escaped capture by the Duke of Saxony on his way back, but was still presumed to be held hostage. The legendary Robin Hood, initially under the name of Locksley, is also a character in the story, as are his 'merry men.'

Ivanhoe Complete Series (1997)

 

Ivanhoe was a 1997 television mini-series based on the novel Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott. It was a produced by the BBC and A&E Network and consisted of six 50 minute episodes.

A TV adaptation faithful to Sir Walter Scott’s novel set in 1192 AD about a disinherited knight who is accused of treachery in the Crusades returns to England anonymously, to his home to clear his name and win his lady love. Also King Richard has been a prisoner in an Austrian dungeon but is now returning to an England ruled by Prince John and the Normans. This series aims at realism, to look as close to how it would have been in a very rough and poverty stricken times rather than earlier sanitised versions. People wear layers of often old, sometimes ragged clothing to keep the cold out, are sometimes dirty, and have long shaggy hair and beards.

Florence Nightingale (2008)

 

Florence Nightingale considered her nursing career and activism a divine Christian calling.

Emmy® Award-winning director Daryl Duke (TV's The Thorn Birds) and Emmy® Award-winning writer Rose Leiman Goldemberg (TV's The Burning Bed) bring this classic TV movie to DVD starring Jaclyn Smith and Timothy Dalton.

This stirring drama is based on the life of Florence Nightingale, an aristocratic woman who defied Victorian society to reform hospital sanitation and to define the nursing profession as it is known today. After volunteering to travel to Scutari to care for the wounded soldiers of the Crimean war, she was scorned by her community and faced great opposition for her new way of thinking. However, through her selfless acts of caring, she quickly became known as "The Lady with the Lamp", the caring nurse whose shadow softened those wounded.

Bringing Up Bobby (2009)

 

A different kind of comedy about being kind of different.

Meet the Wylers—a family unlike any other ... and way too much like your own! Take four unique siblings, mix in Bobby's 16th birthday party, a cute new girl at school, the long-delayed reading of their parents' will, a hidden stash of cash, an attractive lawyer, and the infamous War Table, and you have one quirky story about family, faith, and friendship.

"The message was very solid, the theology was sound. Not only that, but it was clean. I found myself laughing out loud several times. This is a very good family movie. You gotta see Bringing up Bobby."
- Greg Elsasser, KKLA's Last Words Radio Program

All Roads Lead Home (2008)

 

Belle lost her mother in an automobile accident and it has affected everyone in her life.

All Roads Lead Home is an award-winning drama for the entire family that will make you laugh and cry. Belle (Vivien Cardone), an animal loving 12-year old, becomes sullen and withdrawn after her mother's death in an automobile accident. Rebelling against her father (Jason London), she is sent to live at the horse farm of her gruff maternal grandfather (Peter Coyote). With the help of the animals, Belle's work on the farm transforms the entire family. Life and death take on new meaning as the family makes some tough choices involving compassion, trust and letting go of the past in order to find hope in the future.

The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)

 

Luminous and profound in its presentation of the human spirit, this moving, yet uplifting film continues to stir generation after generation.

Based on the real diary of 13-year-old Anne Frank, this Academy Award-winning film chronicles the lives of two Jewish families as they hide from the Nazis in a tiny Amsterdam attic. Throughout the two-year ordeal, Anne’s unceasing belief in the future soars way beyond her terrible confinement. Starring Millie Perkins and Shelley Winters.

Jesus Culture: Encounter Conference (2012)

 

All seasions from Jesus Culture 2012 conference.

SuperBook (1981–1983)

 

Series I (1981)

NOTE: Japanese titles in Romaji are listed first, followed by a translation of the Japanese title, the official English dub episode title, and, if necessary, a note about the characters and/or events portrayed in the episode.

    Adamu to eba monogatari (The story of Adam and Eve) / "How It All Began"
    Kain to aberu monogatari (The story of Cain and Abel) / "My Brother's Keeper"
    Noa no hakobune monogatari (The story of Noah's ark) / "The Flood"
    Idai na chichi no monogatari (The story of the great father) / "The Test" (Abraham and Isaac)
    Takoku no hanayome monogatari (The story of the foreign bride) / "Here Comes the Bride" (Isaac and Rebekah)
    Futago no kyodai monogatari (The story of the twin brothers) / "Double Trouble" (Jacob and Esau)
    Maho no tsue monogatari (The story of the magical stick) / "A Dream Come True" (Joseph)
    Ejiputo monogatari (The story of Egypt) / "The Miracle Rod" (Moses and the Exodus)
    Fushigi na rappa monogatari (The story of the wondrous bugle) / "Those Amazing Trumpets" (Joshua and the fall of Jericho)
    Sanbyakko no tsubo monogatari (The story of the 300 pots) / "Pitchers of Fire" (Gideon)
    Kairiki monogatari (The story of Herculean strength) / "Muscleman" (Samson and Delilah)
    Uma goya monogatari (The story of the stable) / "The First Christmas"
    Iesu no kiseki monogatari (The story of the miracles of Jesus) / "Miracles of Love"
    Karappo no haka monogatari (The story of the empty tomb) / "The Best News Yet" (The death and resurrection of Jesus)
    Oyakoko monogatari (The story of the faithful child) / "Mother's Day" (Ruth and Naomi)
    Akuma no yuwaku monogatari (The story of the devil's temptation) / "The Patience of Job"
    Kujira ni nomareta otoko no monogatari (The story of the man swallowed by a whale) / "Big Fish and Little Fish" (Jonah)
    Roba kokuo monogatari (The story of the donkey king) / "The First King" (Samuel and Saul)
    Dabide monogatari (The story of David) / "The Giant Killer"
    Soromon monogatari (The story of King Solomon) / "Superbrain"
    Yogensha eriya monogatari (The story of the prophet Elijah) / "A True Prophet"
    Hi no sensha monogatari (The story of the fiery tank) / "Flaming Chariots" (Elisha)
    Raion no ana monogatari (The story of the lion's den) / "The Lion's Den" (Daniel)
    Kagayaku joheki monogatari (The story of the shining castle walls) / "Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem"
    Utsukushii ohi no monogatari (The story of the beautiful princess) / "The Beauty Queen" (Esther)
    Sekai no hate made monogatari (The story until the ends of the earth) / "The Mighty Convert" (Paul of Tarsus)

Series II (1983)

NOTE: Only the official English dub titles are listed here.

    "Where, Oh Where..." - the series premiere in which Ruffles is sucked into the newly "computerized" Superbook.
    "Hot Dog"
    "The Test Of Obedience"
    "Love at First Sight" - the above four episodes are the story of Abraham and Isaac, including the fall of Sodom and Gomorrah.
    "Father's Pet"
    "All About Dreams"
    "The Hostage"
    "The Family Reunion" - the above four episodes are the story of Joseph.
    "A Gift From Heaven"
    "The Burning Bush"
    "No More Plagues"
    "So You Want To Go Back To Egypt!" - the above four episodes are the story of Moses and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
    "Snakes and a Donkey" - Joshua
    "Worth Fighting For" - Othniel
    "The Good Left Arm" - Ehud and King Eglon
    "Stick In The Mud" - Deborah and Barak
    "That's A Promise" - Jephthah's vow
    "Just Rewards" - Eli and Samuel
    "A Wonderful Gift" - Saul is anointed king of Israel
    "The Mighty Little Shepherd"
    "The Bigger They Come"
    "Faithful and True"
    "David the King" - the above four episodes are the story of David, including his fight with Goliath and his friendship with Jonathan.
    "In All His Glory" - King Solomon
    "The Wicked Queen" - Athaliah and Jehoash
    "A Matter Of Time" - King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah
 

KJB: The Book That Changed The World (2011)

 

2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The King James Bible has shaped the English language, inspired political and religious thought for generations and, arguably, changed the world.

The story behind the King James Bible has been told before. And several new books this year will aim to tell it again. 1A Productions and Lions Gate studio have created a first class documentary featuring John Rhys-Davies which puts this story on screen. And the result is almost as breathtaking as the powerful prose of the King James Bible itself.

KJB: The Book That Changed the World takes us on a historical survey of the years preceding 1611 and the political and religious landscape which confronted the new King. The story follows James I from his birth to his ultimate ascension to the English throne. Particular focus is placed on the role the King James Bible would play in James? strategy to unify the landscape, politically and religiously.

Director and producer, Norman Stone does a fantastic job of capturing the life of Jacobean England with all of its intrigue. The plot of Guy Fawkes is detailed in memorable fashion. Filmed on location in England and Scotland, the film takes one inside Westminster Abbey and Oxford College to some of the actual rooms where the translators labored over their charge. The photography and quality of the film is superb, countrysides and cathedrals alike are displayed in all their evocative power.

John Rhys-Davies exudes energy and vigor in his lively narration. His booming, deep voice adds to the grandeur of the story. At one point he climbs up into the pulpit of a centuries-old church to read from the pages of the King James Bible.

The documentary focuses almost exclusively on the historical setting and making of the King James Bible, only briefly explaining its lasting impact. While acknowledging the place the Bible has for Christians, the film aims at a wider audience. At times some historical license seems to be taken to make the story fit the producer?s goals. While Puritans and Anglicans worked together on the various translation committees, it should be noted the Puritans were at a decided minority. More detail on translation techniques and practices could have been expected, too. Still the film does not disappoint. It brings to life the world of King James and the creation of his most lasting monument.
 

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Quo Vadis (1951)

 

 Returning to Rome after 3 years in the field, General Marcus Vinicius meets Lygia and falls in love with her. She is a Christian and doesn't want to have anything to do with a warrior. Though she grew up Roman, the adopted daughter of a retired general, Lygia is technically a hostage of Rome. Marcus gets Emperor Nero to give her to him for services rendered. Lygia resents this, but somehow falls in love with Marcus anyway. Meanwhile Nero's atrocities get more outrageous. When he burns Rome and blames the Christians, Marcus goes off to save Lygia and her family. Nero captures them and all the Christians, and throws them to the lions.

Heaven Ain't Hard To Find (2010)

 

 When a troubled young man on the run from the law (Pitre) stumbles upon a beautiful young woman (Whitley) and three eccentric sanctified spirits trying to save the First Greater Saint New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church from a land developer, anything can and does happen in a soulful new urban drama.

Together, using prayer to turn a house into a home, they restore the church to its former glory and place in the heart of the black community.

Greatest Story Ever Told

 

For the world it's still the Greatest story ever told

King of Kings (1961)

 

This 1961 version of Jesus' story gives historical context to the best-known Biblical tale and features many memorable moments, such as a moving Sermon on the Mount and a vixenish Salome dancing for her stepfather in a performance that rivals today's MTV video offerings. Orson Welles keeps the 168-minute film moving along with informative narration helpful to those who haven't read the New Testament in a while. Made with backgrounds that resemble Southern California more than Palestine and a European and American cast--including a blonde, blue-eyed Jesus and an Irish-accented Mary.

The Robe (1953)

 

When Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) is sent to Jerusalem, one of his assignments is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Marcellus, a cynical and hardened man, wins the robe Jesus wore to the crucifixion while gambling with other Roman soldiers underneath the dying savior. He later becomes convinced that his hallucinations and violent outbursts are the result of a curse received from the robe, which is now in the possession of his escaped slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature), somewhere in the Middle East. He sets out to find Demetrius in order to destroy the robe and the curse and finds faith instead, converting to Christianity. This was the first movie to be filmed in CinemaScope, and won Oscars in 1953 for costume design, art direction, and set decoration. The visual aspects of the film are stunning, and it may be worth viewing for that alone; however, the script and acting leave much to be desired, and you won't find inspiration in these areas if that's what interests you. If, however, you are more interested in this film for its religious matter, the story of the conversion of the hardened Marcellus is inspiring.

Your Love Never Fails (2011)

 

LAURA (Elisa Donovan) is a working mother who just wants to spend more time with her daughter KELSEY, 9. Unfortunately, her demanding boss PAUL (Fred Willard) has other ideas. When Kelsey's father, DYLAN (Brad Rowe) files for joint custody, Laura is forced to take Kelsey to Texas, where she confronts the lifestyle, church and father (Tom Skerritt) that she left behind. With the help of the local church minister, Pastor Frank (John Schneider) Laura and Dylan will find their way back to the commitment they made to each other and to Kelsey. 

Superbook: Roar (2011)

 

Daniel and the lions’ den. Chris is morally challenged, “to do the right thing,” when a smaller boy, Tommy, is harassed by Skateboard Park bully, Barry. SUPERBOOK takes the kids off to an adventure where they meet Daniel and King Darius in the land of Babylon. Through this adventure, Chris learns that no matter how difficult the situation, when you stand up for what is right, God will be with you.

Your kids will learn about courage and God’s awesome power and protection.

Ray VanderLaan: Faith Lessons on the Fire on the Mountain (2009)

 

With the Israelites' new freedom from Egypt came a new challenge - learning how to live together the way God intends.

When the Israelites left Egypt, they were finally free. Free from persecution, free from oppression, and free to worship their own God. But with that freedom comes a new challenge - learning to live together the way God intends. In this ninth volume of Faith Lessons, discover how God teaches the Israelites what it means to be part of a community that loves him and the lessons we can begin to live out in our lives today.

Faith Lessons include:

    The Lord Who Heals You - Red Sea & Sinai
    Not by Bread Alone - Sinai
    Their Blood Cried Out - Serabit al Khadim
    The Mountain of God - Jebel Katarina
    I Led You Like a Bride - Jebel Katarina
    The Whisper of God - Jebel Katarina
 

Ray VanderLaan: Faith Lessons on the Early Church (1998)

 

Volume #5 of That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan

The fifth Faith Lessons volume transports you to locations in Israel and Turkey from which the early Christian church, on fire with the message of Jesus, literally changed the world.

Filmed on location at these biblically significant sites:

    Caesarea Philippi: Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain
    Sardis: The Salt of the Earth
    Pergamum: Where Satan Lives
    Ephesus: The Mark of the Beast
    Laodicea: Hot or Cold
 

Ray VanderLaan: Faith Lessons on the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah (1998)

 

 Volume #4 of That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan

Pack your bags. We’re going on a journey. A quest to uncover Scripture and its meaning across history. Filmed on location in Israel and throughout the Middle East, the Faith Lessons DVD series is an adventure in biblical learning.

You will discover why Jesus turned the world upside down with his compelling call to follow him.

Teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan brings together history, culture, and geography to illuminate the Gospels.

Eight DVD lessons supported by an interactive Discovery Guide will let you, your family, or your small group walk with Jesus through the days of his ministry on this earth.

The insights you gain will transform your reading of the Gospels and inspire a deeper faith commitment.

Faith Lessons on the Life and Ministry of the Messiah focuses on the birth of Jesus, his life, and his short but powerful ministry—a ministry that has shaped empires and changed the course of history.

Faith Lessons on the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah focuses on the last week of Jesus’ life, his death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost.

Filmed on location at these biblically significant sites:

    Sea Of Galilee: When Storms Come
    Kursi: Piercing The Darkness
    Caesarea Philippi: Gates Of Hell
    Jerusalem: City of the Great King (Parts 1 & 2)
    Mount Of Olives: The Lamb Of God
    Capernaum/Gethsemane: The Weight of the World
    Garden Tomb: Roll Away the Stone
    Southern Stairs: Power to the People
    Caesarea: Total Commitment

A Vow To Cherish (1999)

 

"Get out your Kleenex!" – Today’s Christian Woman

They've vowed to love each other forever---"in sickness and in health." But when John's wife, Ellen, receives a devastating medical diagnosis, can their family weather the storm? Called "a must-see for all couples," this triumphant love story is a life-changing testimony to the power of God. Stars Barbara Babcock and Ken Howard. Special appearance by Billy Graham.

Ray VanderLaan: Faith Lessons on the Life & Ministry of the Messiah (1995)

 

Volume #3 of That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan

The third Faith Lessons volume focuses on the birth of Jesus, His life, and His short but powerful ministry-a ministry that has shaped empires and changed the course of history

Filmed on location at these biblically significant sites:

    Herodion: In the Shadow of Herod
    Masada: My Rock and My Fortress
    Qumran: The Time Had Fully Come
    Korazin/Mount Of Beatitudes: No Greater Love
    Gamla: The Rabbi
    Sepphoris: Language of Culture
    Belvoir: Misguided Faith
    En Gedi: Living Water
 

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Ray VanderLaan: Faith Lessons on the Promised Land (1994)

 

Volume #1 of That The World May Know by Ray Vander Laan

The first Faith Lessons volume focuses on God putting His mark on a people and their land, a mark he has extended through ancient israel to the faithful of today.

Filmed on location at these biblically significant sites:

    Tel Gezer: Standing at the Crossroads
    Jordan River: Wet Feet
    Tel Jericho: First Fruits
    Tel Beth Shemesh: Confronting Evil
    Tel Azekiah: Iron of Culture
 

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Jennie Allen: CHASE (2012)

 

We’re all chasing after something, something that we think will make us happy—comfort, success, a bigger house, or someone's approval. But if we are all honest, it feels like trying to catch the wind.

A man after God’s own heart… As David's life weaves throughout the pages of Scripture, we see he was a man who spent his life chasing after God. This series explores the events that defined David's life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Through David's example we'll discover what God really wants from us.

The lessons in this study are simple yet deep and very interactive, offering Bible study, stories, and projects to dig into Scripture and deeply engage the mind and heart. God has carved out a space in each of us that only He can fill. So whether you are running from God or working your tail off to please Him, David's journey will challenge your view of God.

God is invisible, and yet He is the only thing we can chase that won't leave us feeling more empty.

Jennie Allen: STUCK (2011)

 

So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but…

God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places that feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us. Because as we realize that our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.

Unidentified (2006)

 

 Something is out there...

An incident occurs in a small Texas town. A man, while driving home at night on a back highway, claims to have encountered a UFO.

Two reporters from a national magazine are sent to investigate; their editor wants to publish a story on the controversial subject of UFOs. Brad (Josh Adamson) thinks they're a hoax but Keith (Jonathan Aube) senses that something is out there. What follows is a quest by each man to prove the other wrong.
Are UFOs real? A hoax? Is there an explanation?

The Letter Writer (2012)

 

When Maggy Fuller, a rebellious and troubled teenager, receives an old-fashioned letter in the mail from an unknown source, she can't imagine who could have so many wonderful things to say about her. After all, she is all but invisible to her father and a disappointment to her mom. So she tracks down the mysterious author of the letter and uncovers someone she has never met—but someone who seems to know her better than anyone else in her life. 

Os Guinness: If God Is God, Why Do Bad Things Happen? (2012)

 

 When it comes to questions of suffering and evil, no one has all the answers. However, author and speaker Os Guinness presents a compelling case that leads to faith and courage. With an engaging style, he introduces three perspectives on evil, examines the difference between suffering and evil, and shares steps to help you think through the problem of evil. Discover how you can cope with life and find reason to trust in God when bad things happen.

John Bevere: Bait of Satan (2008)

 

The Bait of Satan exposes one of the most deceptive snares Satan uses to pull believers out of God's will: the trap of offense. Most people who are ensnared in this trap don’t even realize it, but your response to offense will determine your future.

    Find freedom from past hurts
    Discover submission and obedience to God
    Break away from suspicion and distrust
    Recover lost hope
 

John Bevere: Driven By Eternity (2006)

 

Making Your Life Count Today & Forever

This life on earth is but a vapor, yet too many live as though there is nothing on the other side. Scripture tells us there will be various degrees of rewards for believers--ranging from those who watch as all they accomplished is devoured in judgment, to those who are awarded the privilege of reigning with Christ. The judgment you receive will determine how you spend eternity. This curriculum will reveal an eternal perspective and motivate you to labor for what lasts.

    Discover your calling
    Understand how the deceived and believers will be judged
    Build a foundation of Scriptural truths about eternity
    Draw seekers to salvation and Kingdom living
    Learn to multiply what God has given to you
 

Francis Chan: Surrender

 

What Are You Holding On To?

Surrender typically implies weakness, loss and defeat. Can you actually gain something by giving up? Jesus said that the only way to truly live is to fully surrender your life to Him.

In these four challenging sessions, students share real-life stories about their own struggles and triumphs in surrendering to Christ. Francis Chan examines Scripture to show students that it is only through surrendering to God that they can become who God wants them to be.

Four video-driven sessions:

    Surrender Stuff (20 minutes)
    Surrender Status (22 minutes)
    Surrender Sin (23 minutes)
    Surrender Self (22 minutes)
 

Francis Chan: Amazing Grace

 

How could God love me?

Don't you have to do something to earn God's love? Or does grace mean I can do anything I want? Many people have a hard time fully embracing the unique and unparalleled message of the gospel in Jesus Christ. It's hard to believe that because of God’s love and grace toward us, we can have eternal life and all sorts of blessings today through no effort or merit of our own. That seems too amazing to be true.

In these four challenging sessions, students share real-life stories about their own struggles and triumphs in coming to terms with God’s grace in their lives.

Francis Chan provides powerful teaching from Scripture and helps teens understand God’s amazing gift of grace, the relationship between grace and works, why grace doesn’t mean you should keep sinning, and how grace should impact your purpose in life.


Four powerful sessions:
Session 1 – Grace is a Gift (24 min.)
Session 2 – Grace and Works (21 min.)
Session 3 – Grace and Freedom (21 min.)
Session 4 – Grace and Your Purpose (22 min.)

Fireproof (2008)

 

Never leave your partner behind.

Capt. Caleb Holt lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. Inside burning buildings, it's his natural instinct. In the cooling embers of his marriage, it's another story.

After seven years of marriage, Caleb and Catherine Holt have drifted so far apart that they are ready to move on without each other. Yet as they prepare to enter divorce proceedings, Caleb's dad asks his son to try an experiment, The Love Dare.

While hoping The Love Dare has nothing to do with his parents' newfound faith, Caleb commits to the challenge. But can he attempt to love his wife while avoiding God's love for him? Will he be able to demonstrate love over and over again to a person that's no longer receptive to his love? Or is this just another marriage destined to go up in smoke?

Fireproof is the third feature film from Sherwood Pictures and the Kendrick Brothers—the creators of Facing The Giants & Flywheel. With hope-filled storytelling, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church continues touching the world from Albany, Georgia.

On The Edge (2006)

 

 The exciting sequel to the film, Thin Ice

Vince bets his college roommate he can prove that God exists. There’s only one problem: he has no idea how. His only hope is to take him on a camping trip with friends from church. Thus begins this adventure shot on location in the spectacular Yosemite National Park.

Amidst the hiking, campfires, and storytelling, they talk about the tough questions people ask in life. Laughter, sorrow, and plenty of action will definitely keep you "On The Edge" of your seat.

Thin Ice (2006)

 

Plenty of action both on and off the slopes

Vince, a college student, loves the mountains, skiing and fun, so an invitation to Lake Tahoe is a no-brainer...

However, the trip includes people from a church group, and six strong sets of opinions about God soon collide. Vince's weekend of fun is threatened as tensions rise and sparks fly. This thought provoking drama combines plenty
of action and humor both on and off the slopes.

“The film is extremely well done… Highly recommended!”

12 Animated Stories from the Old Testament Collection (1992 -1995)

 

The series is non-sectarian and features twelve beloved stories from the Hebrew Bible. The episodes have been reviewed by an Advisory Board including Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein (Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews), Nathan Hatch (president of Wake Forest University and previously provost of the University of Notre Dame), Reg Grant (professor of pastoral ministries of the Dallas Theological Seminary) and Christian apologist, Ed Decker.

Episodes
Abraham & Isaac (1992)
Joseph in Egypt (1992)
Samuel the Boy Prophet (1993)
Elijah (1993)
Daniel (1993)
Esther (1993)
Moses: From Birth to Burning Bush (1993)
Elisha: Man of God (1994)
The Story of Ruth (1994)
David and Goliath (1995)
Solomon (1995)
Joseph?s Reunion (1995) 

24 Animated Stories from the New Testament Collection (1987 -2005)

 

Animated Stories from the New Testament is a video series produced by Nest Family Entertainment in association with Rich Animation Studios. Unlike other animated series based on Bible stories, these programs are not based on modern characters interacting with Biblical figures, but rather provide dramatic retelling of the Bible stories themselves. The series was created to be a non-denominational informative and educational tool to help parents, caregivers, and educators instill positive spiritual values and character traits to those in their care.

Episodes
The King is Born (1987)
The Prodigal Son (1988)
He is Risen (1988)
The Good Samaritan (1989)
The Miracles of Jesus (1989)
The Righteous Judge (1990)
Saul of Tarsus (1990)
John the Baptist (1990)
Forgive Us Our Debts (1991)
The Kingdom of Heaven (1991)
Treasures in Heaven (1991)
The Ministry of Paul (1991)
Jesus, the Son of God (1995)
Bread from Heaven (1996)
The Greatest is the Least (1997)
The Lost is Found (1999)
Lazarus Lives (2000)
Lord, I Believe (2001)
The Lord's Prayer (2001)
The Parables of Jesus (2003)
The Messiah Comes! (2003)
Built Upon the Rock (2004)
Worthy is the Lamb (2004)
Signs of the Times (2005)

1 on 1 with Lincoln Brewster: Instructional for Electric Guitar Volume 2

 

 Join chart topping CCM artist Lincoln Brewster for a private guitar lesson as he continues his up close and personal approach to electric guitar. In Volume Two of his acclaimed 1 on 1 series, you'll enjoy nearly 3 1/2 hours of instruction as Lincoln dives deeper into his playing style and philosophy, picking up where he left off in Volume One. Lincoln continues to give great insight into a variety of techniques so that you can take your guitar playing to the next level.

Filmed close-up, in multi-camera, high definition, Lincoln explores and explains:

Warm-ups and Exercises
Legato and Staccato Technique
Modes... and how to apply them
Scale Patterns
Knowing and Linking the Entire Neck
More of Lincoln's Signature Riffs
Composing Solos

In addition, Lincoln also unpacks more of his signature solos and rhythm parts in a note-by-note method so you can play some of his most popular songs like:

Today Is the Day
God You Reign
Give Him Praise
Let Your Glory Shine

So grab your guitar and get ready to go 1 on 1 with Lincoln Brewster!

Running Time:
208 minutes (3 Hours and 28 Minutes)

1 on 1 with Lincoln Brewster: Instructional for Electric Guitar Volume 1

 

Lincoln Brewster's long anticipated Instructional DVD for guitar is finally here! Sit down for a private guitar lesson with Lincoln Brewster, former lead guitarist for Steve Perry (Journey) and chart topping CCM solo artist.

Lincoln offers a step by step, in-depth look into guitar technique and soloing. With everything from tuning to note-by-note explanation of his solos, Lincoln gives great insight so you can take your guitar playing to the next level.

On this volume Lincoln discusses and demonstrates:
* exercises
* hammer-ons and pull-offs
* bending and vibrato
* soloing technique
* improvisational philosophy
* stylistic approach to soloing

Beyond that, Lincoln also unpacks his signature solos and rhythm parts in a note-by-note method so you can play some of his most popular tunes like:

Everlasting God
Let the Praises Ring
All to You
Another Hallelujah

Special features on the DVD feature multi-camera angles, with "Fret Cam" and "Picking Cam" all shot in 1080i High Definition (HD) and nearly 3 hours long! 

Kings (2009)

 

 Kings is set in the fictional Kingdom of Gilboa, a modern absolute monarchy. Gilboa is ruled by King Silas Benjamin, who originally formed the united kingdom two decades before from the three warring countries of Gilboa, Carmel, and Selah. He believes that he has been divinely anointed king, and often cites the day when a swarm of Monarch butterflies once landed on his head in the form of "a living crown" which called upon him to form the Monarchy and Kingdom.

All is not well for Silas: his policies and actions are being manipulated by his queen's brother, William Cross, who holds substantial control over the royal treasury and also appears to be the major stakeholder as CEO/Chairman of Crossgen (which appears to have a large stake in the economy of Gilboa); his heir, Prince Jack, is a closeted homosexual, which could undermine the royal family; and Silas himself has a secret mistress, as well as a young son with her.

Events of the series are set into motion when young David Shepherd, a Gilboan soldier in a war against the Republic of Gath, single-handedly rescues a captive soldier from behind enemy lines and destroys a "Goliath-Class" tank with a hurled anti-tank mine. The captive soldier is Prince Jack, and David not only becomes an instant star in the national media, but also earns the gratitude of King Silas, much to the chagrin of the prince.

King Silas brings David into the capital city of Shiloh where he is promoted to Captain and then maneuvered into the plum position of military liaison to the media. He soon finds himself in the midst of royal court politics with little initial awareness of the forces acting behind them. He also develops feelings for Silas' daughter, Princess Michelle, which she privately reciprocates.

Queen Rose runs the royal household with an iron fist and does her best to keep the warring factions of the family from destroying the monarchy. She is the one person to whom the King will listen, while he will not hesitate to turn his back on or even order the death penalty for his own children. Queen Rose, in many ways, rules the Kingdom from behind the scenes.

In the pilot episode, David, much like Silas years before, is set upon by a living "crown" of Monarch butterflies, as Silas witnesses the event from a discreet distance. Silas has already been told that God no longer supports his reign, and this then implies that David is the divine choice as his successor. This troubles the King so much that he initially plots to have David killed. David, however, soon comes to interpret the appearance of the Monarch butterflies as an omen that he is meant to serve King Silas, and the sovereign accepts this, progressively drawing David deeper into his court. Through the series, David and Michelle's romance blossoms, first secretly and then publicly when Michelle informs King Silas. Silas falsely accuses David of being a traitor because David lied to Silas about his relationship with Michelle. During David's imprisonment, Michelle learns that she is pregnant with David's child.

The intervening episodes continue to use symbolism and images to add depth to the basic story line, such as casting shadows in the shape of a cross on David and other characters, historical and biblical stories being intertwined in the plot (David defeating the seemingly invincible Goliath tank), return of a prodigal son (or nephew, in this case), and King Silas making promises and pleas directly to God that are answered, but not always as he had hoped. There also are references to more modern themes, such as the Cold War, encroachment of technology in our lives, companies that perpetuate wars to make money, and national policy being influenced by the holding of the nation's treasury hostage.


Goliath (Part 1)
Goliath (Part 2)
Prosperity
First Night
nsurrection
Judgment Day
Brotherhood
The Sabbath Queen
Pilgrimage
Chapter One
Javelin
The New King (Part 1
The New King (Part 2)