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10 Movies About God Using Imperfect People For His Glory

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10 Movies About God Using Imperfect People For His Glory

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There are many instances in the Bible where the Lord uses sinners to further His plan. Who doesn’t love a redemption story? This curated list features films about God using imperfect people for His glory. From biopics of Biblical figures like PAUL: APOSTLE OF CHRIST to fictional characters like the ones seen in THE RESSURECTION OF GAVIN STONE, these movies demonstrate the power of God’s love to transform the hardest of hearts to spread the Gospel.

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THE BLIND

Discernment Biography · PG-13

THE BLIND refers to a duck blind where his friend, Al, and Phil Robertson are hunting in 1985. Phil tells Al his Christian testimony. The movie cuts to 1958 when Phil is a little boy. Phil’s father worked in the oil fields,…

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PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST

Discernment Biblical Drama · PG-13

PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST is a profound, inspiring movie about Paul’s last days in a Roman prison. In A.D. 67, Paul’s friend Luke sneaks into Rome, where Nero is still persecuting Christians. A secret enclave of Christians bribes a guard so Luke…

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SOUND OF FREEDOM

Caution Drama · PG-13

SOUND OF FREEDOM follows the inspiring true story of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who puts his life on the line to rescue hundreds of children from sex trafficking. After an operation that saves a young boy from trafficking, Tim learns…

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UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION

Discernment Drama/Biopic · PG-13

UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION follows Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini after his return from imprisonment in Japan during World War II. PATH TO REDEMPTION picks up where Angelina Jolie’s 2014 movie UNBROKEN ends. Zamperini’s assimilation to civilian life is filled with addiction, sadness…

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JESUS REVOLUTION

Discernment Drama · PG-13

JESUS REVOLUTION is an accurate, compressed portrait of the hippies and Vietnam War protestors who find Jesus because God calls several Christians to tell them about Jesus Christ. The plot is propelled by a love story between an impoverished young man, Greg…

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HACKSAW RIDGE

Caution War Movie · R

HACKSAW RIDGE is a great, powerful, emotive Christian war movie. Andrew Garfield stars as Desmond Doss. Desmond’s father is an abusive alcoholic because of the terrible things he experienced during World War I. When World War II breaks out, Desmond and his…

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GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD

Family Drama · PG

GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD tells a profound, poignant story. Amanda is a picture-perfect wife and mother. She has a beautiful voice and sings in the church choir. When her husband is killed in Afghanistan, Amanda doesn’t want to do anything, not…

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RISEN

Discernment Drama · PG-13

RISEN is about a Roman soldier and non-believer, Clavius, who leads the soldiers who crucified Jesus and guarded His tomb. When the soldiers guarding the tomb fall asleep and Christ’s body goes missing, Pontius Pilate orders Clavius to investigate. Clavius and his…

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DO YOU BELIEVE?

Discernment Drama · PG-13

DO YOU BELIEVE? is a powerful movie from the studio that brought you GOD’S NOT DEAD. It follows 12 people through their individual struggles with faith, trial, pain, and loss. It begins with one man on the street who asks a pastor…

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THE RESURRECTION OF GAVIN STONE

Family Comedy · PG

THE RESURRECTION OF GAVIN STONE is an entertaining redemption story about a washed-up child actor who pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in the upcoming Easter Passion Play. As Gavin gets to know the members at the church,…

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10 Movies About God Using Imperfect People For His Glory

10 Movies About God Using Imperfect People For His Glory

THE BLIND

PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST

SOUND OF FREEDOM

UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION

JESUS REVOLUTION

HACKSAW RIDGE

GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD

RISEN

DO YOU BELIEVE?

THE RESURRECTION OF GAVIN STONE

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