Veracity Video Vignettes

Feel free to look at the video vignettes below. Each is shown in its entirety, ranging from three to six minutes. These videos may be used with Claim the Life or as stand alone resources. Each DVD case includes a 16-page discussion guide for the five video vignettes in the volume.

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At the Table

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Session: Communion

CTL: Faith, Semester 2

Regardless of shape, size, color, or language, we can all come together around the table.


 

Nanny Cam

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Session: Second Mile

CTL: Faith, Semester 2

Are you willing to go the second mile and do more than is expected of you? What if you knew that you were being watched?


 

Free of Charge

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Session: Gleaning

CTL: Faith, Semester 2

Learn about the community garden, a project that benefits gardener and gleaner alike.


 

Water of Life

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Session: Baptism

CTL: Faith, Semester 2

Have you taken the plunge? If so, who was there with you when you did?


 

Recalculating

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Session: Repentance

CTL: Faith, Semester 2

The Greek word that we translate as repent literally means "turn around." We all make wrong turns, but we can all "recalculate" and head back in the right direction.


 

No More . . . Dry Tears

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Session: Leadership

CTL: Call, Semester 2

Learn all about Dry Tears, the brainchild of five teens who felt called to address the problems of dehydration and water scarcity in developing nations.


 

Hide and Seek

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Session: Seeking

CTL: Call, Semester 2

Where have you found God? Where has God found you?


 

Two Masters

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Session: Idolatry

CTL: Call, Semester 2

"No one can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24). So which master will you listen to?


 

Front Page Exclusive

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Session: Giving

CTL: Call, Semester 2

Get the inside scoop on one of the world's most mysterious cheerful givers.


 

Oh No, What Do I Do?

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Session: Ethical

CTL: Call, Semester 2

Life is full of difficult decisions. How can you know whether you've chosen to do the right thing?


 

Demonizing

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Session: Enemies

CTL: Faith, Semester 1

Jesus told us to love our enemies. Who are your enemies? How well do you know them? How much do you love them?


 

Somebody's Knocking

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Session: Witnessing

CTL: Faith, Semester 1

We have a story to tell. And there are people out there who are willing to listen, even if it takes us a while to find them.


 

The Good Neighbor

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Session: Neighbor

CTL: Faith, Semester 1

"In a world with not enough god, one person can make a difference . . . . He does it to be The Good Neighbor."


 

America's Next Top Saint

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Session: Saints

CTL: Faith, Semester 1

Who is "America's Next Top Saint"? You might be surprised. It could be someone in your congregation.


 

Three-Part Harmony

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Session: Trinity

CTL: Faith, Semester 1

Three distinct parts blend to form one piece of music. Remind you of any Christian doctrines?


 

What Is Love?

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Session: Love

CTL: Call, Semester 1

Meet Couple 1: Kristi and Andy. Meet Couple 2: Leslie and Chad. Which couple best defines what love really means? You decide.


 

Priceless

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Session: Treasure

CTL: Call, Semester 1

What is that backyard swimming pool really worth? What about the beach vacation or tickets to the big game? Are there some things that we can't put a price on?


 

So Little, So Much

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Session: Stewardship

CTL: Call, Semester 1

Find out what happens when two teenage girls discover that the cost of a prom dress is about the same as the cost of a year's tuition for a Kenyan high school student.


 

Room 305

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Session: Countercultural

CTL: Call, Semester 1

When it's your turn, will you enter Room 305? Everyone else is.


 

What's Stopping You?

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Session: Inner Conflict

CTL: Call, Semester 1

 One player. Ten balls. Two minutes. One goal. What's stopping him?


 

Comes With a Lifetime Guarantee

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Session: Riches

CTL: Word, Semester 2

What will get you off the couch? Music? Fun and games? A life of service and sacrifice?


 

The Good Shepherd

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Session: Good Shepherd

CTL: Word, Semester 2

Jesus called himself the good shepherd. Why would Jesus describe himself as a shepherd? What does it mean for us to be his sheep? (4:27)


 

So You Call Yourself a Christian?

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Session: Youth

CTL: Word, Semester 2

As Christians, our behavior should reflect our love of God and neighbor. But what happens when it doesn't? (2:01)


 

The Burden

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Session: Support

CTL: Word, Semester 2

What burden are you carrying around? How can you let it go? (4:52)


 

Whew!

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Session: Sabbath

CTL: Word, Semester 1

"Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy" (Exodus 20:8). Do you make time in your fast-paced, busy life to stop, rest, breathe, and reflect? (2:37)


 

What Do You Think?

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Session: Honor

CTL: Word, Semester 1

Honor. What is it? How have you been honored? In what ways do you honor others? What does the Bible have to say about honor? (4:32)


 

Just to Be With You

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Session: Majestic

CTL: Word, Semester 1

The majestic God who created everything from the largest galaxy to the smallest particle created and wants to be in relationship with each one of us. (3:55)


 

Breaking Through

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Session: Heart

CTL: Word, Semester 1

If we rely on our own devices, we'll break down. If we rely on God's steadfast love, we'll break through. (4:26)


 

In Our Power

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Session: Justice

CTL: Word, Semester 1

Do you have the power to change the world? (4:01)


 

Journey

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Session: Journey

CTL: Journey, Semester 1
DVD: Veracity Video Vignettes, Volume 1

Starting with the end, "The Walk" provides an unforgettable glimpse into the Christian journey. Use this vignette for discussion or for worship. (4:06) 


 

Worship

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Session: Worship

CTL: Journey, Semester 1

Explore the idea of worshipping "24/7" with your youth. Here's a clue: Worship isn't just for sacred places! (3:35)


 

Temple

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Session: Temple

CTL: Journey, Semester 1

Scripture says that our bodies are a temple, the dwelling place or "Naos" of God. How are we taking care of them? (3:33)


 

Endurance

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Session: Endurance

CTL: Journey, Semester 1

Christians aren't spared suffering, but we do have help to endure it. "Jesus Pulled Me Out" is a strong testimony in this interview-style vignette. (5:44) 


 

Courage

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Session: Courage

CTL: Journey, Semester 1

Some fears are squashable like "Spiders and Snakes"; but others are not. We need courage—and faith. (3:11)


 

Belonging

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Session: Belonging

CTL: Promise, Semester 1

"Outsider" explores the big questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? Who loves me? Which direction will I go? Where do I turn for answers? (4:32; music by Barlow Girl)


 

New Creation

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Session: New Creation

CTL: Promise Semester 1

Are you just "going through the motions" of life? of faith? Or are you a new creation in Christ? Does your "Life Song" light the way for others? (3:27; music by Casting Crowns)


 

Vows

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Session: Vows

CTL: Promise Semester 1

"Tell 'Em I'm Busy"! Are you sliding by or following through? The way of discipleship is demanding and difficult. Take your vows seriously. (3:28; music by Carl Cartee, Andara Arnold)


 

Test

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Session: Test

CTL: Promise Semester 1

Do what you want; no one cares. Why should you be different? It's all for your "Solo Gain." Or is it? The Christian faith has a alternative perspective. (3:12; music by Jordan Stonehouse)


 

Dance

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Session: Dance

CTL: Promise, Semester 1

The Bible says to dance "Before the Lord"! What's holding you back? (3:15)


 

Glorify

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Session: Glorify

CTL: Journey, Semester 2

"All Nations Will Come" singing glory, glory to God! What does it mean to glorify God’s name? How do we give God the glory? (3:36; music by the Newsboys) 


 

Abstain

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Session: Abstain

CTL: Journey, Semester 2

When everyone else says something's "So cool," it's time to raise a caution flag, slow down, and take a good look! "So Cool?" Really? (4:35) 


 

Hospitality

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Session: Hospitality

CTL: Journey, Semester 2

"SWAT" Are you in or out? God calls us to break down the barriers and welcome others into community. (4:56; music by Jordan Stonehouse)


 

Generosity

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Session: Generosity

CTL: Journey, Semester 2

"Who Answered the Call?" Sometimes generosity is about giving money, but sometimes it means giving something else willingly. When people are in need, will you answer the call? (4:36; music by Jordan Stonehouse) 


 

Humility

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Session: Humility

CTL: Journey, Semester 2

"Altar Ego" In a me-first society, Christians are called to live differently. It's time to place the ego on the altar. (4:49; music by Jordan Stonehouse)


 

Providence

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Session: Providence

CTL: Promise, Semester 2

"Erik" Is your glass half-empty or half-full? When life’s circumstances don’t turn out the way you think they should, how do you respond?  (3:54; music by Jordan Stonehouse)


 

Abundant Life

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Session: Abundant Life

CTL: Promise, Semester 2

"Scarcity" Society tells us that the good life comes from having and doing more, but Christians know the true source of abundant life. (2:35)


 

Hope

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Session: Hope

CTL: Promise, Semester 2

"Dear God"  When times are tough, where do you turn? How can you place your hope in God in the midst of hard times? (3:44; music by Joe Beck, Carl Cartee, Billy Sprague )


 

Joy

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Session: Joy

CTL: Promise, Semester 2

"Unbreakable Joy" In the midst of painful circumstances, the Christian faith holds the key to a joy that cannot be taken away. (5:10; music by Tracy Frech, Billy Smiley)


 

Community

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Session: Community

CTL: Promise, Semester 2

"If We are the Body" How does the call to be the body of Christ affect how we live in the world? (3:43; music by Casting Crowns)