Here are three powerfully dramatized short stories that are great for small groups, discussion starters, sermon illustrations and personal reflection.
This 1935 British film version of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic stars Sir Seymour Hicks as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who scoffs at the yuletide spirit around him. But on Christmas Eve, he embarks on a journey led by three spirits who convince him to mend his ways and embrace the joys of Christmas.
Day of Triumph is a landmark film in cinematic history. As the first life of Jesus since the silent movie era, it allowed audiences to hear Jesus speak on screen for the first time.
What happens when a best selling atheist author loses his faith in atheism? This intense drama asks tough questions and explores why there is no such thing as coincidence.
From the beautiful Swiss Alps comes a contemporary retelling of a classic story of God’s Love.
The dramatic black and white classic film of Martin Luther's life made in the 1950s.
Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God’s message in Jerusalem.
Genesis traces the beloved Christian stories of creation. Genesis shows viewers Adam and Eve in Paradise until they are tempted by the snake, traces the trials of Cain and Abel as Abel is driven to murder his brother and recounts the epic story of Noah and the Ark where Noah is commanded by God to save two of every creature from the flood. All of the stories feature stunning visuals and a beautiful score by Academy Award-winner Ennio Morricone.
The Bible story of Esther starring F. Murray Abraham and Jurgen Prochnow.
New rags for old. Based on the short story by Walter Wagerin, Jr. This is a classic short story of unconditional love and self-sacrifice. Follow a mysterious Ragman with his call of “new rags for old!”, as he encounters broken, hopeless people and he shares with us a lesson about life, hope, and redemption.
Filmed in the unspoiled jungles of the Southwest Pacific, Peace Child dramatically portrays the startling reaction of stone-age people to the Gospel.
A spoiled young pop star learns a lesson in humility after being cut from her big show and replaced with a stand-in. Now lost in rural Virginia she must learn how to get in tune with those around her. This family friendly comedy-drama is ideal for tweens and young teens. It addresses issues of identity, humility, family and salvation. Winner of the 2012 Top Applause Award at the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood.
On a rainy night in a concentration camp, a ruthless Nazi general is forced to plead with a condemned Jewish doctor to save his dying son. With nothing left to lose, the doctor refuses to aid his hated enemies. But when he is offered his freedom in exchange, he is faced with an unthinkable moral dilemma. The Desperate offers a provocative reflection on the relationship between justice and mercy and serves as a powerful analogy of God’s sacrificial grace.
A fast-moving, feature-length, dramatic film that portrays the events in the book of Revelation. Experience a society where money is worthless, food is scarce, your neighbor is your enemy and oppression reigns. Watch the ultimate forces of Satan and God prepare for the final battle. Feel the great and ultimate triumph of Christ's return and look up with encouragement "for our redemption draweth nigh." Witness the years of tribulation and the great and ultimate triumph of Christ and His church.
Wrestling with God is an award-winning, dramatic exploration of the profound personal challenges and public pressures that helped shape one of the most celebrated public figures in 19th Century American religious and political circles, Alexander Campbell.
Tane Shannon, an aerobics instructor and mother of two, lived a busy, productive life. But that abruptly changed one fateful August day when a local criminal named Radford broke into her home and kidnapped Tane. The abductor demanded a large ransom from her wealthy father. He imprisoned Tane in a motor home miles away.
John Wesley is well known as the spiritual father of Methodism. Wesley's heartfelt struggles, his passion for authentic faith expressing itself through meaningful kingdom work, and his message of saving grace resonate with audiences of all ages and denominations.
Caught in the crosshairs of a criminal investigation, Derek Taylor recalls the details of his failing marriage and whirlwind affair to a suspicious team of detectives. As the intricacies of his alibi are presented, it becomes obvious that Derek’s story is too convenient for his circumstances. Did he truly experience an 11th-hour spiritual awakening the night of the crime, or do the holes in his story place the burden of guilt squarely on his shoulders? Starring Ben Davies (Courageous, I Am Not Ashamed).
A disconnected family is transformed by long-lost Uncle Nino, an old-world Italian who unexpectedly arrives on their doorstep for a visit.
Filmed entirely in Romania, including in the very prison where Pastor Wurmbrand endured torture and solitary confinement, this powerful film uniquely presents the story with live action rather than interviews.
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From the first Good Friday to the first Easter, Jesus' disciples lived in tortured confusion. Three Days is a dramatic representation of events that may have transpired among the disciples during the time that tested their faith to the utmost, ending with the victorious resurrection.
Mike and Sherry's future together looked bright until their first child was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that would almost certainly kill the child in her teens. In this inspiring drama, young parents are pushed to the edge and find the strength not only to accept a second child with the same disease but also to adopt a third. This drama speaks powerfully to all those facing overwhelming difficulties.