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A perfect general countdown video for any Easter service. Video counts down for five minutes leading into your service. Available for immediate download - 5 min video.
Tags: gospel, easter, jesus, gospel, countdown (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Traditional
Waterfall - Five Minute Countdown
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
This countdown is from the Beamer Films "Cloudy Night" collection, and is perfect to start and add a creative edge to your service.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13
Tags: celebrate moms, love as jesus, honor mothers, valentine's day, love chapter, unconditional love, prayer hardship, fear and worry, fruit of the spirit, sanctity of life, fan or follower, labor day, koinonia, christian love, conscience, workplace, parenting, success, godly women, suffering, abortion, heart, marriage, apologetics (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
'Glorious Love - Valentine's Day Countdown' features one of the most inspiring verses in the Bible regarding the love that the Father has lavished on humankind! It's the perfect pre-service timer during this season in which our culture focuses on love, and reminds us to turn our hearts to our Father and Maker. The verse is taken from the Tree of Life Version, a new Bible translation produced by Messianic Jewish and Christian scholars.
Scripture: 1 John 3:1
Tags: love, valentine's day, the father's love
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Experience the energy of Easter with this vibrant 3-minute countdown! Featuring dynamic bursts of colorful powder explosions, this countdown sets the stage for an uplifting celebration. Welcome your church and prepare hearts for a powerful Easter service. He is Risen!
Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6-7, John 20:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Romans 6:9, Acts 2:32, Revelation 1:18, Isaiah 25:8, Psalm 16:10, 1 Peter 1:3, John 11:25-26, Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:11, Matthew 28:5-7, Mark 16:15, Luke 24:46-47, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, Luke 24:1, John 20:11, Acts 2:31, Romans 4:25, Romans 6:4, Colossians 2:12, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Acts 4:33, Hebrews 9:28, Philippians 3:10, Acts 13:30-31, Luke 24:36-49, John 11:25, Isaiah 53:10-11, Revelation 1:18, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:11, John 14:19, Revelation 2:8, Luke 24:13-35, 1 Peter 1:3 (view more) (view less)
Tags: joyful worship, church event, christian celebration, united in christ, easter service, share his grace, celebrate easter, christian invitation, christ’s resurrection, rising savior, free invitation, life-changing message, invite others, joyful celebration, faith, easter, salvation, gospel, resurrection, worship, welcome, hope, easter message, gospel, easter celebration, celebration of life, community worship, risen lord, heavenly grace, triumph over death, new beginnings, easter hope, risen king, easter invite, countdown, eternal hope, spiritual renewal, jesus is risen, jesus lives, church service, risen savior, victory in christ, eternal life, good news, alive in christ, church family (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
A great countdown video for a variety of uses. Could be used before church services, as well as other events.
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A great animated background for a variety of uses. Could be used before, during, and/or after church services, as well as other events.
Tags: church, church, background, red, motion, abstract, warm, orange, video, down, count, pink, illustration, countdown, animation, loop, yellow, five minute, timer, resource, 5 minute, loopable (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Thanksgiving Prayer
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 95:2, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:1, Psalm 136:26, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 4:4, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 4:2, Romans 14:6, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 69:30, Daniel 2:23, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 50:14, James 1:17, Psalm 147:7, Luke 17:16, Revelation 7:12, Jonah 2:9, Leviticus 22:29, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 50:23 (view more) (view less)
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A 5 minute countdown featuring blooming flowers blowing in the wind. Perfect for Spring, Mothers Day, or Summer.
Scripture: John 15:15, Psalm 127:1-5
Tags: valentine's day, honor mothers, unconditional love, celebrate moms, self esteem, god is good, life in christ, beauty for ashes, christian love, new creation, new beginning, god's plan, wedding, healing, marriage, heart, baptism, appreciation, reconciliation, women, encouragement, godly women, mother's day, parenting, hope, joy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
5-minute countdown video for the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” featuring video of Fall color across Middle Tennessee.
Tags: hymn, worship, praise, holy, countdown (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Power up your children's Christmas services with this retro arcade-inspired Countdown. This video turns holiday celebrations into an engaging pixel-art adventure. This is a part of a Theme Pack that combines the nostalgic charm of classic video games with the joy of Christmas, creating an immersive visual experience that will captivate kids while celebrating the season through colorful 8-bit designs, playful animations, and festive arcade elements.
Tags: media graphics, motion graphics, arcade, video game, motion titles, kidmin, 8-bit, christmas, kids, wreath, story, retro, children, christmas season, children's ministry, stories, holiday, social media (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous
Five Minute Countdown Timer - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
Tags: church, island beach, aerial drone, beachscape, beach view, relaxing scenery, ocean waves, summer vacation, travel destination, coastal beauty, drone videography, coastal paradise, serene beach, beachfront view, drone scenic footage, island adventure, calming ambiance, coastal retreat, secluded beach, island beauty, tranquil scenery, drone aerial shots, ocean panorama, remote island, crystal clear waters, seashore beauty, tropical vacation, beach paradise, seagulls flying, sunny beach, coastal serenity, exotic getaway, beach aerial view, island exploration, tropical paradise, seaside escape, drone cinematography, relaxation video, seashore vista, breathtaking view, coastal landscape, scenic coastline, drone exploration, sandy beach, island escape, seashell collection, beach aerial footage, tropical island, timers, sleek, drone footage, footage, motion background, 5 minute, sermon, minute, count down, countdowns, five minutes, timer, opening, five minute, palm trees, colorful, stopwatch, opener, countdown, four, beautiful, modern, one, churches, five, video, three, two, clock, sermon, abstract, church, christian, beginning, service (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Mountains at Sunset
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
A great countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
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