Good Friday Videos

The weight of Good Friday is represented in the following videos selected for your use during your Good Friday worship service. Find the right Good Friday video for your needs.

The image of the cross is a powerful reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and the salvation His death brings to all. This beautiful video is a new take on the iconic hymn, and brings our focus to Jesus and, ultimately, God's promise to us. Includes a download of the song, "Old Rugged Cross," featured in the video.

With powerful music and contemporary graphics, this mini-movie tells the story of Good Friday. We are moved to worship, as we remember that Jesus endured incredible suffering and death on the cross as the punishment for our sin. This video will make a great opening or worship intro for your Good Friday Services or for a message on the passion (or sufferings) of Christ. Let the story of Good Friday inspire your congregation to worship Jesus.

When she stood accused and awaited the consequence of death, the woman caught in adultery encountered Jesus, who showed her mercy. She recounts this story and draws the connection between her own accusers, and those who brought Jesus to the cross. When he shouted, “It is finished,” she remarks that it was not Jesus who was finished, but rather something was accomplished — restored. This video is based on John 19:30 and is part of the Last Words of Christ Easter series, and can also stand alone as a Good Friday video or sermon illustration on mercy and restoration.

Use this reflective video to help set the tone for your Good Friday service.

Simon of Cyrene made the long journey to celebrate Passover in Jerusalem. Little did he know that this Friday would go down in history. A great video for the weeks leading up to Easter, and ideal for Good Friday. Includes a short version and long version.

Haunted by a dream about Jesus, Claudia had pleaded with her husband, Pilate, not to have anything to do with Jesus. As she shares her account, Claudia expresses concern over losing their political status and power while battling confusion over whether Jesus really was who He (and others) claimed he was. In this new look at the Good Friday story from the Easter bundle, Who Do You Say I Am?, this mini-movie will let people wrestle with the question, even if, like Claudia, they don’t have an answer.

Watch as Peter painfully recounts the events leading up to his darkest hour. Great video for Good Friday Services.

We all know what happens to Jesus after the crowd chooses him for crucifixion. But rarely do we consider what happened to Barabbas. Watch this interpretation of what Barabbas must have been contending with.

A dramatic retelling of Jesus’ last day. Hear from six individuals who were close to Jesus before his death on the cross, Good Friday. This video sets the stage for Christ’s resurrection and shows God’s forgiveness and love for mankind. The purchased package includes four videos total: the full cut (what you see here), the Garden scene, the Last Supper scene, and the Golgotha scene – which is helpful if you want to intersperse the clips throughout a service for added effect. Also see the video 'Grace' under related items below as a good follow-up to this video.

He knew no sin, but carried ours. He broke no bones, but bled enough to cover all who trust in Him. This Good Friday meditation celebrates, in a minor key, Christ's victory on the cross over sin and death.

Joseph of Arimathea followed Jesus during His ministry and watched Him die. Joseph felt called to step up and bury Jesus—to do one thing for the man who did so much for him. This mini-movie is a perfect fit for a Good Friday service or during an Easter series