Gospel Films Archive proudly presents a festival of four rare classic short films that celebrate the spirit of Easter as manifested by Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Meet the Mennonite and Amish people. Eric is an adamant fighter for human rights who discovers a way of life he never knew existed. While attending the funeral of his best friend, Eric meets a young Mennonite girl named Hazel. The Mennonites display an inner peace he can’t understand. As he works side by side with them, Eric comes to understand the source of their peace and finds a personal faith in Christ. Starring Geraldine Page, Pat Hingle, Graham Beckel, and Rachel Thomas.
This Bible study examines the group’s origins (Joseph Smith, the Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, and others); the discrepancy between Mormon beliefs and orthodox Christian teaching; the meaning of its rituals (baptism of the dead, endowments for the living and dead, temple garments, celestial marriage); and the prominence of the temple.
For centuries Christians have been declaring that Jesus is the Son of God. It’s a bold statement—and one that bears questioning. When did all this begin? How could men and women, who believed in one God, think that God had a Son? What does ‘Son of God’ actually mean? Did Jesus himself have anything to say on the matter? Filmed in Turkey and the UK, our host asks questions and presents answers to these searching questions. Jesus, Son of God? sets out on a journey to discover when, where and how this vital Christian belief originated.
Many Beautiful Things tells the story of Lilias Trotter, a 19th century British painter who sacrificed artistic fame in order to serve God as a missionary in Algeria. Featuring the voices of Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones).
See what happens when a pro-life producer and a pro-choice director collaborate to find the truth about the effects of abortion on women's health.
A unique evening of song, poetry and everything in between. The creative collaboration of Steve Bell and Malcolm Guite is sure to nourish your soul. This recording includes songs “Keening for the Dawn” and “Deep Calls to Deep” as well as readings from Dr. Guite’s Sounding The Seasons and more. Filmed live in 2013 at the West End Cultural Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Future of the Church chronicles a three-year journey of 80 interviews with pastors and church influencers from across America. In their journey to find the formula for a fragmented and dying church, the two filmmakers find themselves getting closer to a much bigger answer.
When Jess loses custody of her son, she and her boyfriend, Cadon become willing accomplices in a foolish plot, orchestrated by Cadon’s friend Bo, to kidnap the child. As the plan unfolds and tensions escalate, a chaotic hostage situation causes Cadon, Jess, and Bo to make life changing decisions.
In Journey Interrupted, five individuals share their personal stories of struggle with sexual identity. The documentary addresses two key questions; What does the Bible say about gender identity and homosexuality and how should Christians respond to these divisive issues?
How do Christians ensure that their faith is alive and active? How do we keep our congregations vibrant, focused on scripture and compelled to love our neighbors as Christ loved us? These same questions were asked by members of a 17th century movement called Pietism. Discover the story of this influential movement that helped shape evangelicalism.
This film is about the agonizing spiritual crisis of C. S. Lewis when his wife died from cancer. The love, grief, pain, and sorrow were so shattering to Lewis that his basic Christian beliefs, magnificently communicated in his many books, were now called into serious doubt.
Come Before Winter tells the true story of two longtime foes of Adolf Hitler; propagandist, Sefton Delmer and Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, two men who helped bring an end to the Third Reich.
The Amish and the Reformation traces the origins and beliefs of the Old Order Amish of America and gives a uniquely personal view of Amish life by former members of the group.
To Every Nation is the third and final installment of The Witnesses Trilogy. In God With Us we witnessed the coming of Christ. In The Messengers, we witnessed the birth and empowering of the early church. Now, we witness the church’s miraculous growth and learn how the first believers took the gospel To Every Nation. Covering the Book of Acts chapter 10-28, this thrilling animated feature shows how the Christian faith changed the world. Recommended for children age 7 and up.
A lone monk’s actions 500 years ago continue to have a great impact. In “500: The Impact of the Reformation Today,” renowned Luther scholars from around the world reveal how the Reformation surrounds us more than we realize through religion, politics, and our society. This thought-provoking documentary was four years in the making, with portions shot on location throughout Germany where the actual Reformation events occurred.
The story of the Man, His times, and His message. Taken directly from the Gospel of Luke and filmed in Israel and Palestine.
The story of Leesburg Baptist Church's Christian Care Center and how the church brought its community together to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Sabina K. is a powerful story based on true events, about a woman's desperate plight to save herself and her children in the most brutal of circumstances. Directed by Cristóbal Krusen. Viewer discretion advised due to mature themes. In Bosnian with English subtitles.
Carry Me Home is a short film set following the true story of Maria Ennals (Lindsey Grimble) and her family in the Antebellum South in the cold winter of 1860. Maria is a young mother trapped in slavery who seizes the opportunity to escape with her family when she encounters HARRIET TUBMAN (Karen Abercrombie, War Room). Harriet leads the young family through a number of trials on the Underground Railroad, causing them all to question whether or not freedom is worth the price they must pay to obtain it.
Adoniram and Ann Judson were the first American missionaries sent abroad from the United States. The couple sacrificed enormously to bring the gospel to the people of Burma.
1040 is about the rapid changes in Asia and the dramatic shift of spiritual landscape in the "10/40 Window"- the regions between 10 degrees and 40 degrees North Latitude on the eastern hemisphere.
This inspiring two-hour program produced by Reader's Digest brings to life the songs that celebrate the story of Jesus, from His birth, to His ministry, to His death and resurrection. You'll walk in Jesus' footsteps, witness the events of His life, and see wondrous masterpieces of art that pay Him homage, while you listen to beloved hymns, inspiring songs and majestic sacred music. King of Kings is an unforgettable experience that will touch the whole family as you appreciate anew the wonder of Jesus as man and as King of Kings, Lord of Lords.
Great Hymns of the Christian Faith Sung in Church for Generations. A Mighty Fortress is our God Be Thou My Vision All Creatures of Our God and King O Sacred Head Now Wounded