Top Faith-Based Movies To Watch

A good way to unwind from the work stress is by watching uplifting and inspiring content/movies with family and friends. It is wise to be intentional about how one chooses to unwind after a long day or week, especially if one is a Christian. As Christians should always engage in activities that are spiritually uplifting and edifying. 

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29 NKJV

There are numerous reasons as to why faith based movies are good alternatives to secular movies in Christian homes. They include:

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1. Faith based movies inspires us in ways we may never know possible. 
2. They help us keep track of our values, our Christian faith, as we see the embodiment of these values in specific characters.
3. They are entertaining, powerful storylines that inspire us. 
4. They are emotional, funny, thought provoking and help further spread God’s word. 

Looking forward to relaxing this weekend? Here is a list of uplifting and entertaining faith based movies to watch out for:

1. Heaven’s war: A 2016 movie of 1hr 30mins produced by Dany Carrales, Derek Lee Nixon, and Matt Garner. Heavens War is a movie that captures the spiritual warfare Christians struggle with . 

2. Before the wrath: Released in 2020, a documentary drama directed by Brent Miller Jr. The movie targets rapture. It can be seen on Pure Flix, and also bought on Apple iTunes, Vudu, and Google Play Movies.

3. I Believe: Directed by Stacey Peretzki and Juergen Peretzki, this movie focuses on a supernatural encounter with God that changes a little boy’s life and leaves him yearning for more of God. It also analyzes the Christian/Atheist situation. 

4. Genesis: Paradise Lost: What a great way to bring the Book Of Genesis to life. Exploring evolutionary views alongside biblical and scientific facts, Paradise Lost delves into the struggles mankind still suffers after the fall of Adam and Eve. Indeed, there is a lot to learn from this movie regarding the book of the Bible, Genesis. 

5. The Pilgrim’s Progress: Adapted from John Bunyan’s famous book. The Pilgrim’s Progress is about a devout Christian who sets out on a journey filled with challenges and setbacks. However, through faith and perseverance, he overcomes every one of them.

6. War Room: A must watch! War Room tells a compelling tale on the tremendous impact prayer can have on any situation. Faced with a failing marriage and desperate for solutions, Elizabeth decides to fight her marital battles spiritually and in no time, she gets the desired results. 

7. God Calling: Set in Lagos, Nigeria, this story shows the grievance of a mother losing her child while finding God.

Faith based movies help build our faith, encourage, and also entertain us. We hope these movies meet you well and strikes a cord in your heart. Have a good watch and keep the faith.