A youth worker recently asked, “Was curious to know where everyone gets video clips for their messages/programs/etc?” It is kind of a no brainer to look on youtube and Vimeo but it is so hard to find credible content. I do not have a secret formula for looking up great videos for messages but a couple of tips are to…
- Follow the accounts of people you like
- Save links your friends and students send
- Save links from videos that go viral
Saving links in a trusty place (evernote, note app, word doc, etc) can help you find usable content in the future. I mentioned wimp.com yesterday, it is just one of many sites that post tons of videos that are on the viral radar. Do a search for top youtube videos, you will have days of content to sift through and you may find some gems. **Not all videos are above board, guard your heart!**
Here is a list of sites I have used content from. These sites are ministry focused and have great video illustrations, mini-movies, and intros. Try clicking through the list and search their content, most of these videos have a price but if it helps you communicate your message it is probably worth it.
- Worshiphousemedia.com
- Bluefishtv.com
- Skitguys.com
- Videosforstudentministry.com
- Sermonspice.com
- Ignitermedia.com
- Wingclips.com
- GodTube.com (Matty McCage’s favorite)
What sites are you using to get video clips for messages?