Jesus Film Project
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3 Attitudes That Make it Hard to Witness Effectively
As followers of Jesus, we’re all called to play a role in spreading the gospel. But every person has unique circumstances, personalities and relationships that shape what that looks like. We all have our own challenges to overcome. Sometimes those challenges are things we can’t control. We may have limited opportunities to share the gospel…
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Preparing Ourselves for Divine Appointments
If you’ve been walking with the Lord for a while, you probably have a story about a divine appointment. A divine appointment is when we find ourselves in a situation with another person where we can sense God’s unmistakable involvement. Maybe it’s when we end up sitting next to someone on an international flight, and…
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Jesus and the Woman with the Issue of Blood
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record an encounter Jesus had with a woman with the issue of blood, who had been bleeding for 12 years. It’s a brief account—Matthew tells the story in just three short verses—but it offers a unique window into Jesus’ compassion and power. While Jesus healed many people…
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The Stoning of Stephen
The stoning of Stephen was a pivotal moment for the early Christian church. For the first time, someone who followed Jesus was killed for professing his faith. But rather than stamping out the embers of Jesus’ movement in ancient Rome (as the Jewish leaders likely hoped), the stoning of Stephen and the persecution that followed…
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5 Christians You Should Spend More Time With
We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Some aspects of following Christ may come naturally to you, while others may feel like a constant struggle. Thankfully, God doesn’t ask us to do this alone. Christianity is meant to be pursued in community. As we follow Christ together, we can learn and grow through the unique…
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4 Unhelpful Excuses We Have for Not Sharing Our Faith
The prophet Jeremiah made the observation that “the heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17:9a). Understanding this puts us in an advantageous position. Recognizing our tendency to deceive ourselves empowers us to be a little more skeptical about our own conclusions and excuses. The New Testament from the Great Commission onward demonstrates the church’s responsibility to…
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Peter in Prison: a Story of Miraculous Deliverance
From the very beginning, powerful forces opposed the church. The Jewish religious authorities wanted to stamp it out and the Roman authorities wanted to keep the Jews happy. The apostles found themselves in a challenging position between these two groups. It’s this dynamic that leads to the arrest of Peter—and the amazing story of his…
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Jesus, Simon Peter, and the Miraculous Catch of Fish
Imagine if Peter knew exactly what he was signing up for when he heard Jesus’ invitation. He might have had to think long and hard about the decision he was about to make. But Jesus didn’t tell Peter what to expect. He showed up at Peter’s office (which just happened to be a lake), demonstrated…
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Jesus on the Cross: The Crucifixion Story
The death of Jesus is one of the most significant stories in history. Through His death, humankind can be reconciled to God. Each of the four gospels give an account of Jesus’ crucifixion, sharing details about his capture and betrayal, his trial, his last words, and more. Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross changed everything. And…