Religious DVDs & Videos

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As witnessed by the public outpouring of grief that attended his death, Pope John Paul II was more than just a Catholic leader--his deeply felt humanitarianism transcended race, religion, and culture and made him a truly beloved world figure. The Pope's intense desire to connect with all peoples of the globe was reflected in his many travels abroad (over 100 trips in 26 years, making him the most travelled pope in history); these voyages were not merely social visits, but profound attempts to heal the sometimes millennia-old rifts between the Catholic Church and the world's other faiths. The 264th pontiff was the first to visit England and meet with Anglican Church leaders; the first to travel to Eastern Orthodox countries since the Great Schism of the 11th century; the first to enter a mosque and reach out to Muslims; and, most significantly, the first to actively improve Christian-Jewish relations by visiting WWII concentration camps and the sacred Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Reporter John Roberts examines this extraordinary legacy of world peacemaking in the special CBS news report POPE JOHN PAUL II: BUILDER OF BRIDGES.

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Bill and Gloria Gaither invite you to join them with some of their trademark gospel sounds. Guest speakers include Joni Eareckson Tada, Zig Ziglar, Billy Graham and Sheila Walsh among many others.

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MGM turned Henry Sinkiewicz's Nobel Prize-winning novel into one of the most extravagant production in film history. The epic tale is set in the decadence and decay of Nero's Rome, where Christianity is just beginning to foment. Robert Taylor (BILLY THE KID, JOHNNY EAGER) stars as Marcus Vinicius, a Roman military commander who falls in love with Lygia, played by Deborah Kerr (KING SOLOMON'S MINES, THE KING AND I). Lygia has recently converted to Christianity, and Marcus follows suit. The conversion establishes a rift between Marcus and the emperor Nero (Sir Peter Ustinov), who blames the growing religion for the turmoil within his empire, going so far as to throw Christian converts to the lions. But the real appeal of QUO VADIS is the grand Technicolor spectacle of ancient Rome burning, of pagan orgies, of marching armies, and of man-eating lions. Combined with the stunning score by Miklos Rozsa, QUO VADIS is worth watching simply for the orgy of sound and vision it offers.

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This epic chronicle of Christ begins with the arrangements of the wedding between Joseph and Mary, proceeds through Jesus' birth, his encounter with John the Baptist, and all the way to the grueling, transfigurative end. The all-star cast includes Anne Bancroft, Laurence Olivier, Michael York, James Mason, Rod Steiger, and Robert Powell as Jesus. As the beautiful locations, superb performances, and reverent portrayals reveal, Franco Zeffirelli (OTELLO, HAMLET) directed this six-hour-plus television miniseries with palpable passion.

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With narration from Samuel Montoya, this translation of the Bible has been extensively used by the Spanish Protestant Church for many years. Originally published in 1960, SANTA BIBLIA - VERSION REINA-VALERA has enchanted Spanish-speaking Christians all over the globe, and is presented here with an appropriate visual counterpart to Montoya's words. The Nuevo, or New, Testamento is presented in this 17 hour program.

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Like many of the gospel greats, singer Lee Williams hails from the deepest South there is -- Mississippi. This video showcases the spirit-raising performer live in Memphis, Tennessee. He is ably backed by the Spiritual QC's on some impassioned, worshipful performances of gospel tunes like "Bless Me Jesus," "You've Been Good," "Personally," and "I'm Gonna Make It."

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The world's first duly elected Russian Pope tries to prevent not only an atomic war, but starvation in Red China as well. Based on Morris l. West's best-selling novel. Academy Award Nominations: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Original Score.

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MGM turned Henry Sinkiewicz's Nobel Prize-winning novel into one of the most extravagant production in film history. The epic tale is set in the decadence and decay of Nero's Rome, where Christianity is just beginning to foment. Robert Taylor (BILLY THE KID, JOHNNY EAGER) stars as Marcus Vinicius, a Roman military commander who falls in love with Lygia, played by Deborah Kerr (KING SOLOMON'S MINES, THE KING AND I). Lygia has recently converted to Christianity, and Marcus follows suit. The conversion establishes a rift between Marcus and the emperor Nero (Sir Peter Ustinov), who blames the growing religion for the turmoil within his empire, going so far as to throw Christian converts to the lions. But the real appeal of QUO VADIS is the grand Technicolor spectacle of ancient Rome burning, of pagan orgies, of marching armies, and of man-eating lions. Combined with the stunning score by Miklos Rozsa, QUO VADIS is worth watching simply for the orgy of sound and vision it offers.

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Bill and Gloria Gaither are joined by some of their Homecoming friends for this celebratory concert of praise and worship. The Gaithers draw on the talents of artists such as Joy Gardner, Sue Dodge, and David Phelps, who perform on songs such as "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "Jesus I Come."

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Director James Cameron is known for his larger-than-life personality, and in this program he lives up to his reputation by claiming to have made the biggest discovery of the all: the location of the tomb of Jesus Christ. Cameron uses forensic testing and archaeological evidence to back up his ideas, with a particular focus on the excavation of a tomb by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in 1980. The documentary also includes re-creations and expert analysis and commentary.

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A beautiful Philistine woman betrays a man whose strength can single-handedly defeat entire armies in this dramatization of the famous Bible story. A story of faith and conflicting loyalties.

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Second in the ongoing series of Christian films based on best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, TRIBULATION FORCE follows up where the enormously popular LEFT BEHIND left off. Confusion and chaos ensue after the mysterious vanishings of millions of people, and U.N. Secretary General Nicolae Carpathia (Gordon Currie) seeks to pacify the world with a new temporal ideology, one in which religion would be made obsolete. A group of rebels, cognizant of the nefarious Carpathia's true identity, form the Tribulation Force to combat his foretold rule of darkness and to save as many souls as they can. As prophesied in the Bible, witnesses of God have descended to Earth in Jerusalem, and Carpathia refuses them a public audience. The reporter Buck Williams, played by Kirk Cameron (TV's GROWING PAINS), and pilot Ray Steele (Brad Johnson) infiltrate Carpathia's tight circle of power to inform the world of God's message--via live television. Interwoven throughout the film is the budding love story between Buck and Chloe Steele, Ray Steele's daughter played by Janaya Stephens, although the two exchange no more than a kiss on the cheek. A science-fiction story at its core, TRIBULATION FORCE offers a vision of the future as according to Revelations, perhaps most resonant with viewers of Christian faith.

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The animated movie THE VERY FIRST NOEL tells the classic Christmas story of the Three Wise Men and the events leading to the birth of Jesus Christ. As Caspar, Balthasar, and Melchior (voiced by Andy Griffith) set off on their journey, they follow the Star of Bethlehem directing them to the newborn king.

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Recorded in Toronto's Air Canada Centre at the height of the Gaither Family's successful 2005 North American tour, this 10th-anniversary celebration features all the performers this inspirational family's fans have come to know and love, including Jeff and Sheri Easter, Mark Lowry, and the Hoppers.

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A Moabite priestess renounces her gods for the God of Israel. Since she is a foreigner, her dedication is not readily accepted by the villagers.

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This mixture of bluegrass and gospel styles lends itself perfectly to the Christian message that the HOMECOMING series tries to convey. Guests include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent and many more.

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The inspirational Donnie McClurkin combines sublime music with a strong Christian message, as witnessed on this live recording. Shot in Virginia Beach at The Rock Church, this concert from 2004 sees McClurkin perform with his usual trademark wit, providing a highly entertaining evening for everyone that attended. Now, the experience can be enjoyed by a wider audience, as the complete concert is included here for viewers to enjoy. Among the songs performed are "Days Of Elijah," "Sweet Hour Of Prayer," "Crown Him With Many Crowns," and many others.

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A dramatization of the life of Abraham, the most tested servant of God, from his quest for the Promised Land to the sacrifice of his son.

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From the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, with many illustrious venues in between, Bill and Gloria Gaither's Homecoming concerts never fail to inspire joy and reverence in audiences. This selection is comprised of Bill Gaither's favorite performances, featuring uplifting Southern Gospel music delivered by great Gospel artists. Including such songs as "It Is No Secret," "The Wonder of It All," "Sunday Meetin' Time," "I Love Thee, Precious Lord," "It's Gonna Be a Good Day," and many others, Bill has chosen songs that are staples of the Gospel tradition.

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On an international flight, journalist Buck Williams (Kirk Cameron from GROWING PAINS) and pilot Rayford Steele (Brad Johnson, the formor Marlboro Man) discover that several passengers have simply vanished. Soon, it becomes clear that millions of people have disappeared off the face of the Earth, and they take it upon themselves to uncover the root of this perturbing mystery. LEFT BEHIND: THE MOVIE, based on the the successful series of Christian novels written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, could be one in a long tradition of extravagant classic Hollywood biblical epics. It steadily and deliberately delivers the same themes shared by older Christian pictures, but it benefits from more modern visual trappings. LEFT BEHIND might also be compared to another group of films made in the 1990s that are oriented towards fundamentalist Christians. That group, like LEFT BEHIND, could be placed specifically in the Last Days sub-category.

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This Christian sci-fi drama, set at the turn of the 20th Century, tells of a Bible teacher (D. David Morin) who writes a book entitled "The Changing Times." When a colleague (Gavin MacLoed) states that the book will have a negative influence on future generations, he sends the teacher 100 years into the future via a time machine to see what effect the book will have.

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A thoughtful telefilm which examines the life of Jesus through the eyes of his mother, Mary. Fast-paced and touching, with fine performances from Pernilla August (STAR WARS: EPISODE ONE) and Christian Bale (VELVET GOLDMINE).

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With over four hours of beloved hymns spread across three titles - AMAZING GRACE, HOW GREAT THOU ART, and ROCK OF AGES - this entry in the Gospel Gaither Series is a powerful collection of traditional music intended to warm the heart and inspire devotion. The collector's set includes contributions by some of the biggest names in gospel music, including the Oak Ridge Boys and Brenda Lee.

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Peter and Paul Lalonde compare the massive cultural shifts of the past century to the ancient prophecies of the Bible in RACING TO THE END OF TIME, a documentary about the pending apocalypse.

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Filmed on location in Israel, "Gospel Road" is a musical anthology of the story of Jesus.

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Sammy may be a hero at the office, but his workhorse ambitions have caused him to neglect his family and friends. He'll have to get his act together unless he wants to lose everything that matters to him.

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The epic story of early Christianity and the struggles of the apostles to keep the faith.

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A.J. Jamal, Vyck Cooley, and Smaff Fife are three standup comedians introduced by BET host Lester Barrie on this gospel comedy release.