They filmed a worship concert where Jesus actually preached. The audacity. The views. The goosebumps.
The essence and inspiration of the album Empires was the beatitudes and it was always an aspiration to film where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount – and to present the songs in a live format. Filmed in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, this is a unique take on many of the songs from United’s most recent release, Empires. With breathtaking imagery and impacting visuals and audio, this live project is one of the most unique to come out of Hillsong.
Cinematography
Desert golden hour that'll make you believe in something
Production
Filming where Jesus stood—no green screens, just holy ground
Sound
Live vocals echoing off 2,000-year-old rocks
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
They lugged entire stages and camera rigs to the Dead Sea, Masada, and the Sea of Galilee—no actual concert venue, just raw holy land.
This dropped when Hillsong was peak controversial—scandals brewing, yet here they were stripping everything to desert acoustics and ancient words.
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