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Romero: Joy in Prophetic Trials - Liberation (James 1:2-4)
In the heart of El Salvador during the turbulent 1970s, Archbishop Oscar Romero stood as a beacon of hope amidst a storm of terror. Picture him, a humble man in a cassock, standing in the pulpit of the Metropolitan Cathedral,...
The Ten Commandments: The God of Israel Reveals Himself - Dispensational (Exodus 3)
As we gather today to explore the profound moment when God introduces Himself to Moses from the burning bush, let’s transport ourselves to that sacred ground—a sun-baked stretch of desert where the air is thick with the scent of dry...
The Letters: The Corporal Works of Mercy - Catholic (Matthew 25:31-46)
In the film *The Letters*, we journey into the heart of Calcutta alongside Mother Teresa, a woman who incarnated the call of Christ in Matthew 25. Picture a hot, dusty street where the cries of the suffering weave through the...
The Notebook: Love That Endures All Things - Traditional (1 Corinthians 13)
In the poignant film *The Notebook*, we find Noah Calhoun, a man whose heart beats steadily for Allie Hamilton, even when her memory of him fades under the oppressive weight of dementia. Picture this: a sunlit room filled with the...
Hidden Figures: Excellence as Resistance - Black Church (Colossians 3:23-24)
In the film *Hidden Figures*, we meet three extraordinary women—Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—who navigated the oppressive confines of a segregated NASA in the 1960s. Picture them, sitting shoulder to shoulder in a cramped office, their minds ablaze...
Romero: God's Love Takes Sides With the Poor - Liberation
In the powerful film *Romero*, we witness the poignant transformation of Archbishop Óscar Romero, a man who once walked the halls of church authority in El Salvador with caution, careful to maintain decorum amidst a society rife with oppression. The...
WALL-E: A World Fallen From Its Calling - Missional (Genesis 3)
Picture with me the world of *WALL-E*, a film that, at first glance, may seem like a charming tale of a lonely little robot. But beneath that animated surface lies a profound truth about humanity's abandoned purpose. Imagine a future...
Chariots of Fire: Building on Ordered Foundation - Anglican (Matthew 7:24-27)
Imagine a young Eric Liddell, his heart racing with the anticipation of race day. The air at the Paris Olympics in 1924 is electric, charged with the dreams of countless athletes. Yet, for Eric, the race isn’t merely about speed;...
Left Behind: Scripture Literally Fulfilled - Dispensational (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Picture a dimly lit theater, the air thick with anticipation as the opening credits of *Left Behind* roll across the screen. The audience is captivated, eyes glued to the unfolding drama where biblical prophecy bursts into vivid life—the Rapture, the...
The Letters: Mother Teresa's Love Made Visible - Catholic (1 John 4:7-8)
In the heart of Calcutta, where the vibrant hues of the marketplace mingle with the somber realities of poverty, there lived a woman who transformed despair into hope through her profound love—Mother Teresa. Picture her, small in stature but overflowing...
Jesus Revolution: Scripture and Spirit Together - Charismatic (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Imagine a vibrant church in Southern California during the late 1960s, where the air is thick with anticipation and the scent of ocean breeze mingles with the warmth of hope. A charismatic pastor named Chuck Smith, with his well-thumbed Bible...
The Passion of the Christ: Christ Who Was Knit Together - Christocentric (Psalm 139:13-16)
Imagine a quiet evening in a modest home on the outskirts of Nazareth, where the air is thick with the sweet aroma of baked bread and the soft glow of oil lamps flickers gently on the walls. In one of...
Facing the Giants: Quiet Time With God - Baptist (Psalm 46:10)
In the movie *Facing the Giants*, there’s a pivotal scene that stays with me—a moment when Coach Grant Taylor finds himself alone in his dimly lit office, the weight of the world pressing down on him. The echoes of failed...
Left Behind: The Curse and Its Ultimate Reversal - Dispensational (Genesis 3)
Picture this: a small, vibrant town named Hopeville, once brimming with laughter and life. Children played in the sun-drenched parks, and families gathered around dinner tables, the aroma of homemade meals wafting through open windows. But one fateful day, a...
Jesus Revolution: Faith Expecting the Supernatural - Charismatic (Hebrews 11:1-6)
Imagine for a moment a bustling street corner in San Francisco, alive with the sounds of clattering streetcars and the mingling of voices. Among the crowd stands a young woman named Sarah. She’s praying fervently, her heart heavy with a...
The Green Mile: Healing Hands and Innocent Blood (Isaiah 53:5)
In the heart-wrenching narrative of *The Green Mile*, we encounter John Coffey, a man who embodies the essence of sacrificial love and healing. Imagine a dimly lit prison corridor, the air thick with the scent of despair and regret, where...
Jesus Revolution: Building on Encounter and Obedience - Charismatic (Matthew 7:24-27)
Picture, if you will, a sun-drenched afternoon in a small coastal town, where the waves lap gently against the weathered docks. Among the fishermen and families enjoying the beach, a group of vibrant young people gathers around an old oak...
Selma: Building Movement on Solid Rock - Progressive (Matthew 7:24-27)
In the heart of Selma, Alabama, where the echoes of history still resonate in the sun-baked streets, a dedicated group gathered in 1965. Led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, they stood not just on the...
Selma: Power Made Perfect in Movement Weakness - Progressive (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
In the heart of Selma, Alabama, during the spring of 1965, a diverse crowd gathered at the base of the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The air was thick with anticipation and tension; the cries for justice echoed in the hearts of...
The Whale: Grace for the Broken Body (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
In the haunting film *The Whale*, we meet Charlie, a man whose body bears the weight of his grief—each breath a labor as he navigates the shadows of his past. His home, a cluttered space filled with remnants of a...
War Room: Wonderfully Made and Spirit-Empowered - Pentecostal (Psalm 139:13-16)
In the heart of a bustling city, there was a quaint little pottery studio run by a woman named Maria. Each day, she would knead the clay, feeling its cool, damp texture slip through her fingers. As she shaped each...
The Shawshank Redemption: Working All Things Together - Traditional (Romans 8:28)
In the heart of Shawshank Prison, where gray walls towered like looming giants and despair seeped into every crack, Andy Dufresne endured years of wrongful imprisonment. The oppressive weight of isolation pressed down on him, yet he cultivated hope amidst...
Jesus Revolution: God Working Through the Counterculture - Charismatic (Romans 8:28)
In the tumultuous era of the 1960s, the streets of San Francisco were alive with the vibrant chaos of a counterculture movement. The air was thick with the scent of incense and the clamor of guitars, as young people, disillusioned...
Andrei Rublev: Icon Through the Ages - Orthodox (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
In the heart of 15th-century Russia, the brilliant iconographer Andrei Rublev lived a life that mirrored the profound truths found in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Picture him, his hands stained with paint and his heart heavy with solitude, retreating into the tranquil...