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With Christmas just around the corner, we can only hope that you’ve started planning your worship services. But if you’re one of those last-minute planners or if you’re looking for some Christmas media to use in your service, there’s no need to worry, we’ve got you covered. We can’t plan your service for you, but we did take some time out of our day to find some of the best Christmas media around, both new and old. This is not a comprehensive list of all of the Christmas media that is available to you, but it’s a good place to start.
To purchase these videos visit the producer’s webpage or sites like www.worshiphousemedia.com and www.sermonspice.com
New Christmas Media
“Christmas Mystery”
Dan Stevers
www.danstevers.com
Synopsis: The contrast between the immensity of the Creator of the cosmos with the intimacy of Christ’s birth in a stable is nothing less than mysterious. Why would the Creator of the cosmos choose to become one of us? It’s a question that leads to a life-changing conclusion.
“Christmas Gift”
Soul Refinery
www.soulrefinery.com
Synopsis: From the producers of "Gossip" comes this new holiday comedy about the spirit of giving. Starring Beth Grant ("Pushing Daisies"), Wendy McLendon-Covey ("Reno 911"), and Marianne Muellerleile ("Life With Bonnie")
"The Living Nativity"
Skit Guys
www.skitguys.com
Synoposis: A hilarious and heartwarming mockumentary that tells the story of an actor performing in a living nativity who takes his role way too seriously.
“Christmas in a Nutshell”
Dan Stevers
www.danstevers.com
Synopsis: Admit it, you’ve given some terrible gifts. There’s someone who has never given a bad gift, though—GOD! For Christmas, however, He gave us something no one could’ve imagined. This video illustrates the miracle of Christmas in a fun and poignant way.
“We Are Here (Christmas)”
Igniter Media
www.ignitermedia.com
Synopsis: The holiday season is packed with family, parties, and shopping. With everything going on, why do we still take the time to go church? This video reminds us why the body of Christ comes together at Christmas to celebrate and worship.
"Christmas Hope"
Harvest Media
Synopsis: Christmas time is a time of Hope. But where does hope fit in a world full of darkness? The truth is that Jesus Christ is our only Hope. No matter what walk of life, no matter what circumstance that truth will remain. Christ has come and is the Hope of the World. A great Advent alternative or a great way to remind your church of the true meaning of Christmas.
“Christmas Is Jesus”
Media Fuel
www.churchfuel.com
Synopsis: When you think of Christmas what comes to mind? Lights? Presents? Family? Community? Although those things are really good they don’t get at the true meaning behind this holiday. Christmas is more than seasonal festivities; Christmas is about Jesus. This video demonstrates how sometimes we allow Jesus to get burried by the really good things that come along with the holiday. What we can’t forget is that above all else this season is about one thing: Jesus.
“This Is A Season”
Centerline New Media
www.centerlinenewmedia.com
Synopsis: We were in darkness until God sent us a Light. Kickstart your services this December with this energetic opener.
“Christmas Inspiration”
Steelehouse Media Group
www.steelehouse.com
Synopsis: Christmas is an intimate yet epic miracle of sacrifice, grace and love – one that transcends our mental understanding, moral capacity, and even time itself. With quotes from respected literary, theological, and historical figures, this special video inspires us not only to the season’s true meaning, but also its eternal spirit.
“Maybe This Christmas”
Centerline New Media
www.centerlinenewmedia.com
Synopsis: Maybe this Christmas we can focus on who and what we should be celebrating.
“The Christmas Question”
Floodgate Productions
www.floodgateproductions.com
Synopsis: Perhaps the most important question we can ask about Christmas is this: How would your life change if you were absolutely convinced that God Himself was with you? Explore the possibilities with your church.
“Worthless Christmas”
The Veracity Project
www.theveracityproject.com
Synopsis: Spoofing the popular MasterCard commercials, this video turns the words around and makes you wonder about the true meaning of Christmas.
“Come Home For Christmas”
Midnight Oil Productions
www.midnightoilproductions.com
Synopsis: Every year, lights go up. Trees appear in windows. Our communities become winter wonderlands. Maybe we’re trying to recapture the magic of our childhoods. We search for the perfect gift. We excessively decorate in pursuit of the perfect Christmas. But, for most of us, the usual happens. We are left with the “day after” feeling. Maybe the there’s more to Christmas than what it’s become. No matter where life’s journey has taken us, Christmas is the time to come home. This year, experience the true meaning and spirit of the season. Come Home for Christmas.
“Christmas All Of Me”
Beamer Films
www.beamerfilms.com
Synopsis: Christmas is a celebration of Christ’s birth — so, what gift to we have to bring? The greatest gift we could offer seems to be to just follow our Savior’s lead — by giving the gift of ourself – our sin, our grief, our pain… all of it.
“Christmas Peace”
Harvest Media
Synopsis: A typography video on the topic of Peace. This video walks the viewer through the Biblical perspective to what Peace is, and the meaning of Christmas. A great alternative to Advent or just a simple video to show to remind people the true reason Jesus came to earth.
“Advent Series”
Big Book Media
www.bigbookmedia.com
Synopsis: The Advent Series is a magnificent series of four, 2-minute short films and a 15-minute mini-feature. It is beautifully filmed on location in Morocco with your worship experience in mind. Each 2-minute film brings the word-for-word Gospel to life on the screen. Buy the entire series and receive 4 weeks of short films, 2 bonus films, and a 15-minute mini-feature.
“The Very First Noel”
Reel FX Entertainment
www.reelfx.com
Synopsis: An beautifully animated feature that tells the story of Christ’s birth. This video is broken into a six-part series that is worth exploring. This one is titled "The Manger Scene."
Classic Christmas Media:
“He is Here”
Shift Worship
www.shiftworship.com
“All Ye Faithful”
Igniter Media Group
www.ignitermedia.com
“Reconcilosec”
Community Christian Church
“The Christmas Story”
Dan Stevers
www.danstevers.com
“Hope Has Answered”
The Work of the People
www.theworkofthepeople.com
"Retooning the Nativity"
Igniter Media Group
www.ignitermedia.com
“A Very Special Baby”
Steelehouse Media Group
www.steelehouse.com
“What Child Is This”
Hyper Pixels Media
www.hyperpixelsmedia.com
“Four Words”
Floodgate Productions
www.floodgateproductions.com
“I Am Here”
onetimeblind
www.onetimeblind.com
“Jesus and Santa”
Igniter Media Group
www.ignitermedia.com
"12 Crazy Days of Christmas"
Restoration Videos
www.restorationvideos.com