Jesus Film Project
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4 Tips for Sharing Your Faith This Thanksgiving
Many people around the United States will come together on Thanksgiving to share a meal and reflect on God’s goodness. But every family is different. And for some, the dynamics can be challenging-especially when your loved ones are not following Christ. Thanksgiving might be one of the few times a year when everyone is together,…
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Miracles Along the Road
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared” (Exodus 23:20, NIV). Jesus Film Project® team members were racked by guilt for events that happened a year earlier. They had arranged for a film showing outside a Central Asian…
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They Burned Their Idols
Without warning, a village chief in India ordered Asheesh* to stop showing DVDs of “JESUS,” claiming “Jesus is a god for a lower caste.” Asheesh, a pastor, and his film team were forced to leave. But days later, the chief called them back with a special request. The desperate village chief explained, “My wife is…
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5 Ways Luke’s Gospel Focuses on Prayer
Prayer isn’t a chore or a task the Christians are called to perform-it’s a necessary function of the Christian life. In fact, the Bible encourages us to do it continually. Why? Because it keeps us connected to God. It’s more than a means of requesting help and favor-it’s about maintaining a relationship. Thanks to Luke’s…
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What’s the Parable of the Sheep and Goats about?
It’s not always easy to understand Jesus’s parables. Sometimes we get lost in the details. That’s why it’s important not to stray too far from the main point Jesus is trying to make-and the parable of the sheep and the goats is a good example. Examining the parable When the Son of Man comes in…
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5 Tips to Becoming an Influencer for Jesus
For a while, everyday people were making big money on Instagram or YouTube as “influencers.” Companies would pay these people to use their platform’s authenticity and reach to impact potential customers. These companies figured that if they could get their products onto these accounts, their “followers” would likely invest in those products, too. The instinct…
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3 Tips to Help Your Church Serve the Poor
There’s no question that the Bible addresses our responsibility to the poor. But even with the best intentions, it’s not always easy for churches to know where to begin. If your congregation is looking for ways they can support your community’s needs, here are a few tips to help your church serve the poor in…
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3 Tips for Overcoming the Fear of Sharing the Gospel
If you’re a follower of Jesus, you have received the Great Commission. Jesus’s instructions to go into all the earth and create disciples weren’t just for the disciples or professional ministers; it applies to all of us. But that doesn’t mean that sharing your faith is easy. In LifeWay Research’s recent “Discipleship Pathway Assessment” study,…
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4 Tips for Developing a Heart for the Lost
Jesus calls His people salt and light. We’re supposed to have an impact on the world around us. And He demonstrates His concern about those who don’t live up to the responsibility: Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil…