7 Christian Movies with YouVersion Devotionals
By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor
*Please note: This list is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the YouVersion with devotionals based on movies or TV shows. For more recommendations, please search the YouVersion app on your tablet or mobile device.*
Sometimes, faith-based movies release a devotional complement to their project on YouVersion, the most popular and free Bible app. To help you plug in to these great resources, here’s a list of seven movies that encourage Bible readers to go deeper into the word of God.
GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS is the third installment in the GOD’S NOT DEAD movie franchise and follows Pastor Dave (David A.R. White) as he fights to retain his church building from the school. GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS is well made with great acting and exciting moments. The movie has a strong, inspiring Christian message of responding to hate with the love of Jesus Christ.
YouVersion Plan Title: God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
Length of plan: 7 days
SAMSON is biblical drama about Samson, the man with God-given supernatural strength. Samson is supposed to use his strength to defeat the Philistines who harshly ruled over the Hebrew people in Israel. Though the production values falter at times, SAMSON has some thrilling moments and a very strong Christian biblical worldview that honors the One True God of Israel. However, caution is advised for some intense violence.
YouVersion Plan Title: Samson
Length of plan: 4 days
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THE STAR is a wonderful, hilarious, deeply reverential animated family movie centered around the birth of Jesus, but from the perspective of a lowly donkey named Bo. THE STAR is tremendous fun, with great moral, spiritual lessons along the way. It’s a must-see Christmas movie for every family.
YouVersion Plan Title: The Star: Courage At The First Christmas
Length of plan: 5 days
- JESUS REVOLUTION
This is a forthcoming movie by the Erwin Brothers about megachurch pastor Greg Laurie’s testimony. For more information on the movie, click here.
YouVersion Plan Title: Jesus Revolution By Greg Laurie And Ellen Vaughn
Length of plan: 7 days
THE CASE FOR CHRIST is the true story of how Chicago Tribune journalist Lee Strobel. An avowed atheist, Strobel sets out to disprove Christianity when his wife, Leslie, accepts Christ. THE CASE FOR CHRIST is a terrific drama reminiscent of ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN, with its own examples of excellent acting. It also brilliantly lays out the facts confirming Jesus Christ’s resurrection, but does contain some tense moments and alcohol use requiring caution for younger children.
YouVersion Plan Title: The Case For Christ
Length of plan: 3 days
BEN-HUR is a remake of the beloved 1959 classic starring Charlton Heston. The newer movie stars Jack Huston as the Jewish prince who runs afoul of his Roman friend. Adventure ensues as Ben-Hur gets sentenced to a slave ship and must forsake his lust for revenge after meeting Jesus Christ and his disciples, who preach forgiveness. BEN-HUR makes your heart race, especially the sea battle and the chariot race. However, it turns the Gospel message of salvation into a lesson about forgiveness.
YouVersion Plan Title: Ben-Hur
Length of plan: 7 days
RISEN is about a Roman soldier and unbeliever who is on the hunt for Christ’s body that disappeared from the tomb. The soldier doesn’t know that Christ is, well, risen, and the body cannot be found. RISEN somewhat feels like a sequel to Mel Gibson’s THE PASSION, as this movie also has war violence and killing. RISEN also presents a powerful Christian, biblical worldview that promotes the reality of Jesus Christ’s physical resurrection.
YouVersion Plan Title: Risen
Length of plan: 5 days
Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
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