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I AM [Official Motion Picture Soundtrack] (2010)

Matthew — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:09:01 +0000

Artist: Various Artists
Album: I AM (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Release Date: November 9th, 2010
Style: Various / Pop / Contemporary
Label: Chordant Records / EMI CMG

About the OST:

Inspired by the film, I AM, the I Am Official Motion Picture Soundtrack features songs from the movie, including the heart-stirring main theme song, “Say Goodbye,” performed by American Idol season 5 finisher, Katharine McPhee. The film takes place in the City of Angels… over time also known as the City of Lost Souls. Ten strangers entangle themselves in the spider web that is life in Los Angeles today. Unknowingly, they are living out the Ten Commandments one by one. As they struggle to solve their problems themselves, things only get worse their problems multiply, and spill over into the lives of so many others. Yet there is one presence that the never leaves. One lone voice of love, reason, and compassion in the midst of lives on fire: the great I AM, God Himself. It’s the ultimate love story that changes everything.

In addition to McPhee’s song, the soundtrack includes original, new tracks, selected music from the score, a hidden song and the “Say Goodbye” music video. Featured artists include Travis Ryan, Michael Johns, Mariner’s Church artist-in-residence Tim Timmons, Jesica Specht, Jetstream and Rasa 9.

About “I Am” the movie:

I AM is a movie that shows the heart of God for His people. I AM is the Biblical name of God, and the title character of a film in which God aids ten people in Los Angeles as they struggle with the effects of failing to follow the Ten Commandments in the modern day. It is most often described as a “Faith-based Crash.”

Katharine McPhee, “Say Goodbye” – I AM – The Movie [Music Video]

Track Listing:
1. City Of Lost Souls (Intro)
2. Say Goodbye – Katharine McPhee
3. Salvation is Here – Travis Ryan
4. Don’t Run Away – Tim Timmons
5. Fools Gold – Michael Johns
6. I Am -Jesica Specht
7. Sabbath Reflection – Christian Lundberg
8. On and On – Jetstream
9. By All Means Necessary – Christian Lundberg
10. Ripple Effect – Christian Lundberg
11. Say Goodbye – Rasa 9
12. In The End

Old Testament Animated Bible Stories

Matthew — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:07:16 +0000

About:

Animated Stories from the Bible is a video series produced by Nest Family Entertainment in association with Rich Animation Studios.

The series is non-sectarian and features twelve beloved stories from the Hebrew Bible. The episodes have been reviewed by an Advisory Board including Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein (Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews), Nathan Hatch (president of Wake Forest University and previously provost of the University of Notre Dame), Reg Grant (professor of pastoral ministries of the Dallas Theological Seminary) and Christian apologist, Ed Decker.

Unlike other animated series based on Bible stories, these programs are not based on modern characters interacting with Biblical figures, but rather provide dramatic retelling of the Bible stories themselves. The series was created to be a non-sectarian informative and educational tool to help parents, caregivers, and educators instill positive spiritual values and character traits to those in their care.

The individual programs within the series have earned multiple awards and endorsements including the family approved seal from the Dove Foundation, The Parent’s Choice Foundation award, the “Award of Excellence” from the Film Advisory Board, the Director’s Choice Award from Early Childhood News, KIDS FIRST!, and received the highest rating from the Practical Homeschooling Magazine.

The series was directed by Richard Rich, the ex-Disney director who also directed The Swan Princess trilogy, and other animated educational programs such as the Animated Hero Classics and the K10C: Kids’ Ten Commandments.

Your family’s lives will be enriched by the world’ most popular and trustworthy collection animated Bible stories for children on DVD. This Collection includes 12 DVDs with entertaining children’s Bible stories from the Old Testament. Each DVD included fun and educational interactive features that will help you train your kids to become spiritual champions with a Biblical worldview and principles and values such as faith, perseverance, kindness, and love.

The children’s Bible stories in this collection include some of the Bible’s most beloved Prophets and heroes of the faith. Included in this collection are the story of David & Goliath, Abraham & Isaac, Moses, Joseph, the prophets Elijah and Elisha, Queen Esther, Ruth and many more Old Testament characters.

These inspirational Bible stories are brought to life by the studios of Richard Rich, former Walt Disney® Productions director. Plus, you can feel confident that the Animated Bible Stories are of the highest quality and worthy of your trust. Get your collection today and join over 100,000 thousand churches and countless home educators and families worldwide who are equipping today’s youth with God’s word through these Animated Stories from the Bible.

These are the DVD titles:

1. Abraham & Isaac
2. Joseph in Egypt
3. Samuel the Boy Prophet
4. Elijah
5. Daniel
6. Esther
7. Moses: From Birth to Burning Bush
8. Elisha: Man of God
9. The Story of Ruth
10. David and Goliath
11. Solomon
12. Joseph’s Reunion

Purchase the whole pack at:

http://www.nestfamily.com/12-Animated-Old-Testament-DVDs-P138093.aspx

The Bible – Jesus [DVD] (1999)

Matthew — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:25:28 +0000

Directed By: Roger Young
Language: English
Filming Studio: Time Life Video
DVD Release Date: 7 April 2008
Run Time: 176 minutes
Actors: Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Jacqueline Bisset, Gary Oldman

About:

The Bible is the largest television production ever undertaken. Viewed in more than 140 countries worldwide, this is an epic retelling of the greatest stories ever told. Over fifteen years in development and a further ten in the making, this series brings these wonderful stories to life for contemporary audiences using the most acclaimed actors and directors.

Its cast of world-renowned stars includes Ben Kingsley, Gary Oldman, Richard Harris, Dennis Hopper, Oliver Reed, Sean Bean, Barbara Hershey, Jeremy Sisto, Michael Gambon, Christopher Lee, Jonathan Pryce and Diana Rigg. Directors of the films in this series include Academy and Emmy award-winners Joseph Sargent, Roger Young, Nicolas Roeg and Robert Markowitz, with title music composed, arranged and conducted by the legendary Ennio Morricone.

Now for the first time, all thirteen instalments of the award-winning Bible Series and all four episodes of Close to Jesus have been brought together in this one, ultimate collection. This exclusive set boasts over 37 hours of lavish products that you will treasure forever.

“The Bible: Jesus” Synopsis:

Jeremy Sisto (CLUELESS, SUICIDE KINGS) stars as the son of God in this mini-series that vividly explores the life and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Epic in scale and production, and featuring a strong international cast (Gary Oldman, Jacqueline Bisset, Luca Zingaretti, Jeroen Krabbe), this drama traces Jesus’s journey from simple carpenter to spiritual leader, philosopher and martyr focusing on his compassionate teachings as well as his relationships with Mary, Joseph, his apostles, persecutors, and the heavenly father.

Purchase it on Amazon.

Letters To God [Movie]

Matthew — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Letters To God (from one of the producers of Fireproof & Facing the Giants)

A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, Letters to God is the story of what happens when one boy’s walk of faith crosses paths with one man’s search for meaning the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them. Tyler Doherty (TANNER MAGUIRE) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace. To Tyler, God is a friend, a teacher and the ultimate pen pal Tyler’s prayers take the form of letters, which he composes and mails on a daily basis. The letters find their way into the hands of Brady McDaniels (JEFFREY S.S. JOHNSON), a beleaguered postman standing at a crossroads in his life. At first, he is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters. Overtime he begins to form a friendship with the Doherty family getting to know not just Tyler but his tough, tender yet overwhelmed mom (ROBYN LIVELY), stalwart grandmother (MAREE CHEATHAM) and teen brother Ben (MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BOLTEN) who are each trying to stand strong against the doubts that come with the chaotic turn their lives have taken. Moved by Tyler’s courage, Brady realizes what he must do with the letters, a surprise decision that will transform his heart and uplift his newfound friends and community in an exhilarating act of testament to the contagious effect of one boy’s unwavering faith against the odds. Inspired by a true story, Letters to God is an intimate, moving and often funny story about the galvanizing effect one child’s belief can have on his family, friends and community.

letterstogodthemovie.com

To Save a Life (2010)

Matthew — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:32:00 +0000

I encourage you to go out and see this movie. It’s for teenagers and parents. (rated PG-13)

(Probably you noticed the song featured in the trailer.. Hint: ‘Mess of Me’.. Switchfoot!)

Movie Story:

The film tells the story of Jake Taylor, a young man who has it all: a basketball scholarship, the ideal girlfriend, and the right friends. But faced with the demands of the in-crowd, Jake has written off his childhood best-friend, Roger. Isolated and mistreated, Roger finally takes his anger to the extreme when he shows up one day on campus with a gun.

Jakes last-ditch effort cant stop Roger. And the events which follow rock Jakes world. He begins to question everything. But most of all, he cant stop asking: Could I have saved Roger? In his search for answers, Jake finds himself looking for the next Roger. He reaches out to geeks, losers, and loners. But crossing the strict high school caste lines threatens everything Jake values. And pushes him to answer the most important question of all: What do I want my life to be about?

This film doesn’t shy away from the real struggles facing our teens.. It is rated PG-13 because it portrays some of these issues accurately: from teen sexuality, to abortion, to cutting, to drug and alcohol abuse, to suicide. But because it does so, teens are praising this film for its realistic and relevant portrayal of their world and responding enthusiastically to its message. As teen author and speaker Zach Hunter comments: It conveys the raw emotions of life and the ups and downs of high school My friends who have seen the film are already talking about it and encouraging others to go see it.

Ian Clayton – Encountering Kingdom Justice

Matthew — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:41:00 +0000

Author: Ian Clayton
About: Encountering Kingdom Justice

About:

The kingdom of God is composed of many ancient mysteries that have been hidden from us strategically by the enemy through thousands of years. The enemy’s desire is to conceal these from us so that we would not live in revelation and victory, but rather in ignorance and defeat. This CD series will uncover three of these major mysteries of God that exist to propel us into fulfilling our destiny. This series is a must have for those who desire foundational understanding of how to walk in the supernatural.

Teaching main titles:
– The Courtroom
– The Power of Righteousness
– Men in White Linen

Website | Purchase

The Valley of Light (2007)

Matthew — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:31:00 +0000

Director: Brent Shields
Writers: Camille Thomasson (teleplay) Terry Kay (novel)
Actors: Chris Klein, NoahGretchen Mol, EleanorZach Mills, MatthewJay O. Sanders
IMDb: Score: 6.5/10 (472 votes)

About:

Made-for-TV drama about Noah (Chris Klein), a homeless World War II veteran who settles in a small North Carolina town and develops relationships with Eleanor (Gretchen Mol), a lonely war widow and a mute boy (Zach Mills) whose father has abandoned him. Noah, is a fantastic fisherman and aims to make a living at catfishing. Eleanor allows Noah to stay on her small farm in the “fishing shack”. They are drawn to each other through mutual loneliness and a longing to find purpose in life and create a new future for themselves.

Noah is haunted by his experiences in the war and by his quest to catch a mythically hugh bass that has become a metaphore for his inner struggle to find himself. He once caught the gigantic bass, but released it as he could not bring himself to kill it. He finds himself falling in love with Eleanor, but cannot persue the relationship until his inner turmoil is resolved. In the end, the mythical bass remains free and Noah and Eleanor find themselves and each other.

Beginning of the movie:

Movie Review:

“The Valley of Light” is a drama with a little bit of romance. I echo the other comments about the refreshing lack of foul language and violence that passes for entertainment nowadays. It’s also great to see courtesy, good manners and integrity given prominence. The drama centers on a man (Noah) troubled by his service in the military (post WWII). Without family to fall back on, he goes on his own “odyssey”, following whatever river he happens to find himself on and fishing for food. One river takes him to an encounter with an old man who has some encouraging and enlightening words for him, as well as a possible path.

In the next town over the ridge, he finds some answers to what he needs in life, befriending a mute boy in need of a father and a widow woman in need of love. When a crisis hits, Noah has to decide whether to cut and run or work with the relationships he has built to that point. Nearly all of us define our lives by the relationships we hold dear, and the movie does an excellent job in showing how Noah developed his relationships with the mute boy, the widow, and the rest of the townspeople. I found myself (a techie guy who works on computers all day) while watching the movie longing to go to that time of no gadgets or TV. Beautifully filmed, good acting and story come together for an enjoyable movie.

iMdb | Amazon (The Novel) | Amazon (DVD)

White Note: Emmy Nominated for ‘Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie’ in 2007.

Louie Giglio – How Great Is Our God [DVDRip] (2009)

Matthew — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:59:00 +0000

Artist: Louie Giglio
Title: How Great Is Our God
Release Date: April 29th, 2008
Label: Passion Talk Series
Length: 40 min. 56 sec.
Resolution: 720 x 480 px.
Filesize: 234 MB
Language: English

Description:

The heavens are telling the glory of God, and their expanse declares the work of His hands. Night after night they remind us of just how small we are, and how huge God is. Looking out into the far reaches of the universe, we find a seemingly infinite expanse of mystery and wonder, intricately fashioned by a God of unfathomable size and power. Just a glimpse of one of the billions of visible galaxies He has formed resizes us, shrinking us, and the world we call home, to seeming insignificance in an instant. But as tiny as we may seem, the God who knows every star by name also knows yours, and mine. And in the most stunning rescue imaginable, God sent His Son to this spinning planet we call home–the Creator reconnecting us to Himself with life that never ends. Indescribable takes us on an image-rich journey through the cosmos, allowing us to peer into God’s universe to discover the amazing magnitude of His greatness and grace.

Here’s a snippet of the whole picture:

White Note: As seen on Chris Tomlin’s Indescribable Tour.

What Every Church Needs to Know About Hip-Hop

Matthew — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:16:00 +0000

What Every Church Needs to Know About Hip-Hop Documentary
Not pointing at anyone with this documentary, just that we should take notice and reflect.

Hip Hop is a cultural phenomenon! Everywhere you go, there is Hip Hop. Everywhere we turn, this culture is displayed in some sort of expression through our youth. But what about the church? Why is Hip Ho so persistent in invading the church of God? If it is not a music but a way of life, then how can this way of live be graphed in the life of a believer that claims that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life? This is the contradiction that G. Craige Lewis and EX Ministries are clearing up with this powerful documentary, full of interviews, teachings, and information that is a must for every church to experience. Before you decided to allow another way of governing oneself to coexist with the way Christ desires for you to be governed, take heed to the 17 years of study that G. Craige Lewis has compiled in this documentary. Don’t just open the doors of your home, your church, or your mind to Hip Hop until you see “What Every Church Needs To Know About Hip Hop.”

This 2 Hour Documentary takes a behind the scenes look at what the founders of Hip Hop are saying and why this culture cannot be merged with true Christianity. G. Craige Lewis takes you into the very heart of this culture and why it’s founders, followers, and so called “Holy” counterparts are forcing themselves into the church of God and the purpose behind their infiltration. This is a must see for every Pastor, Lay Member and Parent that is concerned about the mixture of the Hip Hop Culture and Christianity.

exministries.com

Kent Hovind – Creation Seminars (2003)

Matthew — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Seminar #1 – The Age of the Earth - 2 hours

The Bible teaches that God created the universe in six literal days about 6000 years ago. Could this be true? Can it be scientifically proven that the earth is not billions of years old? This tape shows that evolution is actually a religion, not science. It also gives scientific evidence against the big bang, that the Bible is scientifically accurate, and that the earth is young.

Seminar #2 – The Garden of Eden - 1 hour

The Bible teaches that people before the Flood lived over 900 years. How is this possible? What was the Garden of Eden like? Were there ever cave men? Why do we find fossils that are huge compared to plants and animals today? Did dinosaurs live with Adam and Eve?

Seminar #3 – Dinosaurs and the Bible – 2 hours

Discover when dinosaurs lived, how Noah fit dinosaurs in the Ark, and how they died. See where dinosaurs are reported in the Bible, in history, and even learn about the few that are still alive today. Watch this tape and see eyewitness interviews with people who claim they’ve seen them.

Seminar #4 – Evolution: Lies in the Textbooks – 2-1/2 hours

See how evolutionists have permeated public school textbooks with false and fraudulent information simply to promote their religious world view. Learn what you can do to stop this mass indoctrination. Every public school student, teacher, and school board member needs to watch this tape.

Seminar #5 – Evolution – The Foundation for Communism, Naziism, Socialism and the New World Order – 2 hours

Dictators throughout history have used the evolution philosophy to rationalize their brutal actions. See how evolutionary propaganda is being used today to prepare people for the “New World Order.”

Seminar #6 – The Hovind Theory - 2 hours

Throughout the earth, geologists and paleontologists find physical anomalies that they cannot explain with evolutionary theory. The Hovind Theory is a fascinating explanation of the Ice Age, as well as the formation of the Grand Canyon, coal, and mountain ranges.

Seminar #7 – Question and Answer Session – 2 hours

How does carbon dating work? Are there contradictions in the Bible? Where did the races come from? What about starlight? Learn the answers to these and many other questions not covered in any of the other Seminar tapes.