Apr 12, 2005 directed by jefferson moore, shane sooter. This is a different christian movie than most others and really refreshing. The rock opera jesus christ superstar, written by andrew lloyd weber and tim rice, and the movie of the same name, directed by norman jewison, may seem to be biblical on the surface, but upon closer inspection they have many theological flaws and stray from the true biblical account of who jesus is and what he came to. Perhaps a better parallel to the film would be jesuss parable of the mustard seed of faith in the gospel of st.
Heaven is for real a smalltown father must find the courage and conviction to share his sons extraordinary, lifechanging experience with the world. The rock opera jesus christ superstar, written by andrew lloyd weber and tim rice, and the movie of the same name, directed by norman jewison, may seem to be biblical on the surface, but upon closer inspection they have many theological flaws and stray from the true biblical account of who jesus is and what he came to do. Nick, a former nfl player and owner of a chain of burger restaurants. Of the making of movies about jesus, there is no end. Five strangers are forced to reexamine their life choices after finding themselves stranded at a mysterious, isolated diner with a man who somehow has all of the answers to their most pressing problems. The conversations, discussions, debates even, of jesus and the strangers took place in a mystical diner that never existed for years, as townspeople believed. The encounter christian moviefilm on dvd from pure flix bruce marchiano stranded middle of nowhere, 5 strangers find refuge deserted roadside diner. But the character that gets your smile is the man who played jesus bruce marchiano he did a good job his smile was just beautiful.
Apr 04, 2018 a drama that focuses on the period in mary and josephs life where they journeyed to bethlehem for the birth of jesus. The film reportedly has played a role in the conversion of many millions of people around the world, but i suspect many seekers in twentyfirstcentury america. From loosely spiritual works like a wrinkle in time to explicitly christian movies like mary magdalene, here are all the religious films you shouldnt miss this year. The encounter full movie english 2010 watch free online.
They probably planted this man with dropsy right in front of jesus to trap him. Its been said that from production and storytelling perspectives, many christian movies of the past years are. Beware of christians 2011 will, michael, alex and matt are christian college students who are trying to figure out what god wants them to do and are exploring what it means to be followers of christ. Although adultery is rebuked, the depiction of adultery in one sex scene requires extreme caution in viewing waitress.
It is the first installment of the the encounter franchise. Stranded in the middle of nowhere five strangers find themselves marooned in a deserted roadside diner. An inspirational look at the life of jesus christ, from his humble beginnings as a carpenter. The encounter, is a christian film released in 2010. They go to europe and experience a faithjourney that only god can lead. In the words of jesus this video considers the prophecies foretelling the end of human history as we know it delivered from the lips of historys most credible authority jesus christ m10. Throughout their evening of conversation, arguments and spirited debate, nikki learns things she never knew about life, the. The perfect stranger is a 2005 independent christian film based on the novel dinner with a perfect stranger by david gregory. Review a riveting, thoughtprovoking movie tom saab, cffa. The arrogant businessman, lonely woman, estranged couple and teen.
The encounter is an inspirational and intriguing faithfilled family drama about 5 people who are brought faced to face with jesus and encouraged to examine the true condition of their lives. At christmas, they run an initiative called christmas dinner on jesus, where struggling families receive a hamper containing everything needed to create a traditional christmas dinner. Whether the story is straight out of the bible or just has a spiritual or religious twist, these best christian movies on netflix are the perfect option to stream with your kids and loved ones. The encounter follows 5 strangers living in california. Waitress is an entertaining movie with a delightful surprise ending. But the christlike proprietor seems strangely allknowing and. With pamela brumley, jefferson moore, tom luce, dennis martin. Christian movies end times faith centered resources. Five strangers meet our lord and savior jesus christ in a hole in the wall dinner. The arrogant businessman, lonely woman, estranged couple and teen runaway seem to have nothing in common. Mar 30, 2018 pope paul vi was treated to a private, advance screening of the 1973 movie version. He eventually left journalism to become a pastor at the influential suburban chicago megachurch willow creek. The first movie came out in 1973, and a straighttovideo.
From the callous businessman steve sting borden to the unhappily married couple, the desperate. The stranger all of them including the perfect stranger is a very good tool for any christian. Dove family approved, awarded 4 out of 5 doves and recommended for ages 12 and over. Best christian movies of 2018 top faithbased films of. The role of jesus, in modern dress, appearing at a diner in modernday america, is played by bruce marchiano who. Hank and catherine, a married couple whose marriage is falling apart. Christmas dinner on jesus christian news on christian today.
Jesus was not your typical, polite dinner guest who went out of his way not to offend anyone. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, five strangers take refuge in a deserted roadside diner. But the christlike proprietor seems strangely allknowing and offers more than temporal nourishment. Aug 02, 2018 a big year for faithbased films, 2018 has had several boxoffice hits boasting strong biblical themes.
What they dont know is, jesus is there waiting for them to offer hope, salvation and a new life. Want to be notified when this film is available on christian cinema. The entire christian faith hinges on the resurrection of jesus, kenny tells him. Come and join our community where you can interact with us, view our live streaming or ondemand programmes, download the monthly schedule, learn about upcoming christian events, or register your support. Oct 15, 2018 god bless the broken road has not enjoyed the financial success or general buzz of earlier cronk films and didnt do nearly as well at the box office as other recent christian films such as i can only imagine 2018, which also hinged on the target audiences familiarity with a popular song. Son of man, which casts a black man as christ and sets his life in modern south africa, got. Apr 11, 2006 of the making of movies about jesus, there is no end. The encounter christian movie movies five strangers stranded in the middle of nowhere take refuge in a deserted roadside diner. These familyfriendly, faithbased films will send a positive message during your next movie night. A big year for faithbased films, 2018 has had several boxoffice hits boasting strong biblical themes. See more ideas about christian movies, christian films and i movie.
Christian or nonchristian may find this beyond entertaining as it will ignite the idea that jesus does exist. The 6 best christian movies coming out in 2018 country living. An inspirational look at the life of jesus christ, from his humble beginnings as a carpenter through his extraordinary life and spiritual destiny. After his unlikely conversion in the early 80s, lee strobel would go on to chronicle his spiritual journey in the bestselling book that bears the same title as this movie, the case for christ. We are only able to make a difference because of your generous support. The encounter full christian movie christian movies, the bible. The late adrienne shelly, the movies writer and director, has given moviegoers a wealth of characters, and they are all cleverly scripted and presented. The movie is way too melodramatic for todays standards, but it still offers one of the best portrayals of jesus. It is the first installment of the franchise the encounter.
Positive this movie gives us a modern day view of a possible encounter with christ himself, in the flesh. Directed by jefferson moore and shane sooter, the film starred pamela brumley and jefferson moore. The encounter movie download download the encounter the encounter movie starring bruce marchiano, jaci velasquez, sting five strangers are forced to reexamine their life choices after finding themselves stranded at. April 30, 2019 dinner with jesus invites us to take a seat at the table with jesus as he engages us over meals in new testament history. I love the thought of sitting and talking face to face with jesus. It was featured at the 2005 western film and video festival, and was released on october 28, 2005. Dinner with jesus 12stone resources 12stone resources. Pure flix is a christian entertainment platform working to provide a safe place for all ages to stream content. Spoiler in the movie, when josh is deliberating whether or not he should accept the professors challenge to prove god in front of his classmates, the pastor tells him that him josh speaking, may be the only opportunity his classmates will have to hear about jesus, since they will probably not go to any church.
The role of jesus, in modern dress, appearing at a diner in modernday america, is played by bruce marchiano who played jesus in the visual bible. An arrogant businessman, a lonely woman, an estranged couple, and a teen runaway, they appear to have nothing in common. May 03, 2011 positive this movie gives us a modern day view of a possible encounter with christ himself, in the flesh. Positivethis movie gives us a modern day view of a possible encounter with christ himself, in the flesh. With bruce marchiano, steve borden, jaci velasquez, jamie nieto. Best movies about jesus christ top ten list thetoptens. View all posts by norman grant christian movie on video, hd, jesus, movie, part 2, the encounter, the encounter full movie in hd. They place their orders with the diner s omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them. Five strangers are marooned in a deserted roadside diner and. Watch the encounter 2011 online moviesdatacenter watch the encounter full movie online for free produced in 2011. These hampers include not only enough food to cook a generous meal, but also festive details such as crackers and party hats. Jesus christ superstar has twice been adapted to film.
The setting begins with a girl walking on a remote road hoping to catch a ride. Feb 04, 2020 these familyfriendly, faithbased films will send a positive message during your next movie night. Jun 24, 2012 christian or non christian may find this beyond entertaining as it will ignite the idea that jesus does exist. For fans of christian movies, 2019 began with a top 5 hit breakthrough that demonstrated the power of prayer, and ended with a movie a hidden life that spotlighted an unsung hero of history. The encounter christian movie the encounter is an inspirational and intriguing faithfilled family drama about 5 people who are brought faced to face with jesus and encouraged to examine the true condition of their lives. Nonchristians may not appreciate the theme of the movie, but they might like the imaginative presentation. Dec 20, 2016 the encounter movie the encounter is a movie about how life can take you down paths that you may never have considered. Whether the story is straight out of the bible or just has a spiritual or religious twist, these best christian movies on netflix are the perfect option to. The perfect stranger tells the story of nikki, a troubled attorney who one day receives a mysterious dinner invitation from a man claiming to be jesus of nazareth. Even though the acting isnt great, the story lines are. The encounter movie the encounter is a movie about how life can take you down paths that you may never have considered. They place their orders with the diners omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them.
The encounter watch online free mind, body, heart and soul. Extremely heavyhanded christian movie wherein five strangers are waylaid by an extreme storm that closes the only road out of the podunk territory they are travelling so their only option is a. For the most part of the movie, the story took place in last chance diner. Apr 07, 2017 but kenny is confident in his faith, and he suggests that if lee wants to debunk christianity, he should go for the jugular by focusing his investigative efforts on the question of jesus resurrection. Download the encounter film in ipod quality website of. The encounter is a christian movie which features one of the most frightening depictions of any god in film history.
A fiveweek series on the grace and compassion of jesus as he ministered to others over meals. Next, jesus watched as these proud men picked out the places of honor for themselves at the table. Five strangers with nothing in common are forced to come together at a remote roadside eatery because of a road closure. The movie plot is about 5 people all heading down a road way when a storm caused them all to divert and stay in a diner, where they met a man who claimed he was jesus. Throughout their evening of conversation, arguments and spirited debate, nikki. Although an overtly christian film, god bless the broken road is so focused on. The best major jesus movie for the purposes of evangelism is the jesus movie jesus 1979 produced by bill bright of campus crusade for christ specifically for use in evangelism. The acting is not great but good christian theology.