The Top 10 Christian Films Of 2016
2016 was a fantastic year for faith-based films infiltrating the blockbuster mainstream movie industry. Scores of openly Christian movies were released, with many gaining an audience of millions. But what were the very best? Well, Christian Headlines gives us a run down of the top 10.
1. RISEN
"Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier's encounter with Jesus after His death and Resurrection."
"Risen tells the story of a Roman soldier's encounter with Jesus after His death and Resurrection."
2. BEN-HUR
"This 2016 Ben-Hur is a remake of the classic 1959 film starring Charlton Heston. The new Ben-Hur stars Jack Huston."
"This 2016 Ben-Hur is a remake of the classic 1959 film starring Charlton Heston. The new Ben-Hur stars Jack Huston."
3. HILLSONG: LET HOPE RISE
"This documentary-style film follows the rise of Hillsong the church and the Christian praise band which is nowrecognized around the world."
"This documentary-style film follows the rise of Hillsong the church and the Christian praise band which is now
4. GOD'S NOT DEAD 2
"This film follows in the steps of the first God's Not Dead. This time, a Christian schoolteacher must defend her faith to the school board after being accused of discussing Jesus with a student."
"This film follows in the steps of the first God's Not Dead. This time, a Christian schoolteacher must defend her faith to the school board after being accused of discussing Jesus with a student."
5. THE YOUNG MESSIAH
"This film tells the story of Jesus and his earthly family when he was a young boy."
"This film tells the story of Jesus and his earthly family when he was a young boy."
6. MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN
"In this film, Jennifer Garner stars as the mother of a young girl with a disease that can only be cured through a miracle."
"In this film, Jennifer Garner stars as the mother of a young girl with a disease that can only be cured through a miracle."
7. HACKSAW RIDGE
"Hacksaw Ridge tells the story of Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield), a soldier fighting in World War II whose Christian faith leads him to save lives rather than take them."
"Hacksaw Ridge tells the story of Desmond Doss (played by Andrew Garfield), a soldier fighting in World War II whose Christian faith leads him to save lives rather than take them."
8. LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT
"This film brings to life the biblical story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Although based on the biblical account, this is adramatized interpretation that doesn't adhere strictly to the text."
"This film brings to life the biblical story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Although based on the biblical account, this is a
9. I'M NOT ASHAMED
"This film is based on the story of Rachel Joy Scott, a young Christian woman who was the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting."
"This film is based on the story of Rachel Joy Scott, a young Christian woman who was the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting."
10. SILENCE
"Silence tells the story of two Jesuit priests who go to Japan as missionaries in the 17th century to find a fellow priest who has gone missing."
"Silence tells the story of two Jesuit priests who go to Japan as missionaries in the 17th century to find a fellow priest who has gone missing."
If you haven't seen these movies yet, get hold of them. You will be stirred in your walk with the Lord, and encouraged to see such stories of faith being beamed onto the big screen!
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