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Discover the history and trivia of Labor Day with our exciting countdown video, which is a great kick-off to your next Labor Day worship gathering! From its origins in the United States to its global significance, learn fascinating facts about this national holiday and more.
Tags: countdown, holiday, facts, national, labor, day, worship (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Dive into Daniel's captivating stories with our Kids Countdown, featuring interactive quiz questions! This engaging resource will challenge young minds to recall key details from the life of this remarkable biblical hero, strengthening their knowledge of Scripture. This countdown is sure to delight and educate your church's children.
Tags: kidmin, daniel, children, interactive, lion's den, trivia, game, video, countdown, screens, kids ministry, childrens ministry (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
Almost everyone knows of someone who has given their life in the duty for our country, and so this weekend we pause to remember and honor those we have lost in the name of the freedom and liberty we enjoy today. This 5 minute countdown is accompanied by a gentle acoustic guitar track.
Scripture: John 15:13
Tags: memorial day, patriotic, freedom, sacrifice, liberty, heroes (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Palm Sunday Watercolor Countdown is a joyful, vibrant celebration of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem and features the passage in Luke 19 when the crowd of disciples began to joyfully praise God in loud voices. With the joyful audio track, it's a great way to lead into your Palm Sunday service.
Scripture: John 12:13, Luke 19:38, Mark 11:8-10, Matthew 21:1-11
Tags: holy week, triumphant entry, palm sunday
Genres: Uplifting
This countdown is beautiful any time of year but it's especially perfect for spring and St. Patricks Day. It features colorful aerial footage of Ireland with an upbeat Celtic influenced track. It coordinates with our Christ My All video illustration, a prayerful declaration base on St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Prayer for Protection.
Scripture: Psalm 103:15-18, 1 Peter 1:24-25, Matthew 6:30, Psalm 104:14, Deuteronomy 11:15, Psalm 147:8, Luke 12:27-31, Psalm 103:15 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Hebrews 12 contains some of the most glorious verses in the Bible regarding our new heavenly home. City of the Living God - Scripture Countdown is based on select verses from this chapter, and is a great way to prepare hearts for worship. It features surreal visual effects over an inspirational audio track.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29
Tags: city of god, jerusalem, new covenant, consuming fire, mount zion, mediator, scripture countdown (view more) (view less)
Consider The Flowers Countdown features the the words of Jesus in Luke 12:27 as He exhorts us not to worry about our life, what we will eat, and what we will wear. Lovely spring flowers are complemented by a refreshing audio track, making it a great lead-in to your Spring services.
Scripture: Luke 12:27
Tags: flowers, worry, mother's day, spring, seasons, lilies, floral, roses, worry (view more) (view less)
Vibrant sunset colors dance on blue waves in this beautiful five minute countdown. Multiple coordinating products are available in our Water and Light Dance Collection. This theme pack can be used throughout the year and is especially perfect for themes of baptism, living water, Psalm 23, justice, the beatitudes, etc.
Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 12:3, Isaiah 43:2, Isaiah 44:3, Isaiah 49:10, Isaiah 58:11, John 3:5, John 4:10, 2 Samuel 22:17, Amos 5:24, Psalm 23:2, Psalm 63:1 (view more) (view less)
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Empower your youth ministry with our dynamic "Embrace Your Significance" countdown that helps teenagers discover their true worth and significance in God's eyes. Create engaging presentations and meaningful conversations about identity, combining contemporary visual style with timeless biblical truths about God's intentional design and unconditional love.
Tags: significance, biblical truth, unconditional love, identity
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Five Minute Background Video: Nature & Woods
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Welcome - Winter Cinematic Five Minute Countdown Video
Tags: seasonal background, snow trees, peaceful scene, christmas theme, seasonal media, countdown screen, serene winter, aerial church, snowy countdown, faith media, winter nature, digital church, snow scene, winter worship, seasonal church, aerial forest, worship moment, winter beauty, church visuals, church motion, scenic worship, worship visuals, church intro, video loop, video background, church background, aerial view, church video, winter trees, nature worship, peaceful worship, scenic background, church decor, church countdown, snowy forest, five minutes, countdown timer, church media, motion background, worship service (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Meditating on the beauty of flowers gives us insight into God's provisions for our own lives, according to Jesus in Matthew 6:28-30. Blossoms of Spring Countdown features gorgeous spring flowers and a warm welcome and is ideal for your spring and summer services, as well as women's ministry and Mother's Day events.
Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30
Tags: pastels, blossoms, blooming, blooms, flower garden, pink, feminine, women's ministry, floral, spring, summer, flowers, mother's day (view more) (view less)
Use this Countdown for your next Student Ministry worship service in tandem with our Series Media Twisted. It is difficult today to know what is true. The Evil One is crafty and sly. He takes what God has said and twists it just enough that we are fooled into believing a lie. Do not be fooled.
Tags: series media, truth, worship service, service opener, countdown, screens, video, students (view more) (view less)
A 5 minute countdown featuring bible verses about the holiday of Thanksgiving.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 95:2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 107:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Psalm 118:1, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 136:26, Romans 14:6, Jonah 2:9, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, James 1:17, Nehemiah 12:8, Psalm 103:2, Revelation 7:12, Psalm 50:14, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 30:19, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 116:17, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 136:3, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 66:20, Psalm 56:12, Luke 17:15, Leviticus 22:29, Romans 1:21, Matthew 15:36, Psalm 34:1, Luke 2:38, Luke 22:17, 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 75:1, Psalm 28:7, Romans 7:25, Psalm 140:13, Psalm 26:7, Psalm 92:1 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a church service.
Scripture: Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23 (view more) (view less)
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