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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Five minute countdown to open up a church service, reminding us of the sacrifice of Christ.
Scripture: 1 John 5:11, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:21, Philippians 3:10, Acts 4:33, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 8:34, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 6:14, Romans 6:9, Romans 8:34, Romans 6:8-11, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 6:8-11, Acts 3:15, John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:5-6 (view more) (view less)
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Five Minute Countdown - Autumn Trees Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountains and River
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Autumn Glow - 5 Minute Countdown - This autumn season theses warming orange and deep purple orbs are the perfect backdrop for your harvest services.
Scripture: Exodus 23:16
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Let's face it, we are addicted to busyness and productivity, to achievement and accomplishment. So much so, that one of God's most basic gifts to humanity is often forsaken and even viewed with disdain. Nevertheless, the Sabbath is not only one of the Ten Commandments, it is also an ordinance set forth by God himself on the seventh day of the Creation story. May this resource help you encourage your community to rediscover God's good design behind the fourth commandment and ignite a fresh determination to allow God's Word to organize our priorities and how we order our days.
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Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
It was a night unlike any other. When love reached down and mercy touched earth. That night in Bethlehem, eternity changed…forever. Jesus, God’s only Son. Our King, our Messiah…grace among us. Included in download is a 5-minute countdown timer.
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Countdown Timer - Sky and Clouds Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Beautiful Nature
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Five Minute Countdown - Forest Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountaintop Beauty
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River in Forest - Five Minute Countdown Video
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Five Minute Countdown Video - Breathtaking Mountain View
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Five Minute Countdown - Nature Sunrise Modern Background
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Five Minute Countdown - Snowy Winter Aerial
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