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Five minute countdown to open up a Christmas church service.
Scripture: 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, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Celebrate Autumn with this simple Harvest-themed colorful countdown. This is ideal for any service in the fall, or before a message on the theme of the Lord of the Harvest. Jesus says Matthew 9:37-38: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest."
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38
Tags: fall, harvest, wheat, autumn, lord of the harvest, seasons (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
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: blossoms, blooming, blooms, flower garden, pink, feminine, women's ministry, pastels, floral, flowers, mother's day, spring, summer (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A 5 minute Bible trivia countdown featuring questions about Christmas. Entertain your audience with this trivia game about all sorts of Christmas related questions about the Bible.
Scripture: Revelation 12:5, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:13-14, Colossians 2:16, Luke 2:9-12, Micah 5:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: bible, goat, stars, frankincense, myrrh, proclaim, animals, gabriel, nazareth, stable, trivia, quiz, questions, gifts, angel, shepherds, staff, flock, lamb, donkey, joseph, news, angels, gold, immanuel, manger, wise men, manger, bethlehem, jesus, night, newborn, baby, mary, david, bible, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Tags: christmas, bible, david, mary, baby, newborn, night, jesus, bethlehem, manger, wise men, manger, immanuel, gold, angels, news, joseph, donkey, lamb, flock, staff, shepherds, angel, gifts, questions, quiz, trivia, stable, nazareth, gabriel, animals, proclaim, myrrh, frankincense, stars, goat, bible (view more) (view less)
A great five minute countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
Tags: count down, resource, 5, preaching, in person, church, minutes, sermon, timer, 5 minute, opener, five minute, crosses, illustration, video, open, five, time, preach, online, blue, animation, sermon, countdown, abstract, preaching, cross, motion, good friday, crucifixion, church, jesus, background, easter (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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Inspire your congregation with this beautiful scripture countdown which takes them on a visual journey through the autumn season's canopy of rich colors. Lessons can be learned from the seasons of life, and this countdown highlights these gems of wisdom found in God's Word, such as Galatians 6:9 'And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.' This is the third in our Autumn countdown collection.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 96:12, Isaiah 40:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 9:37, Psalm 104:19, Deuteronomy 11:14, James 5:7, Genesis 8:22, John 12:24, Galatians 6:9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: fall, autumn, seasons, bible wisdom, autumn scriptures, falling leaves (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Waterfall - Five Minute Countdown
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The letter of Colossians takes us to the heights of Christ's glory and then applies the implications of His divine identity to the practical outworking of our faith in everyday life. In the very heart of the letter, Paul exhorts us that "as we have received Christ, so we are to walk in him, rooted, built up, and established in our faith." May this resource empower your community to live out their faith each new day as they continue to "set their minds on things above," and "put to death" the things of this world.
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 4:1
Tags: heavenly minded, deity of christ, work ethic, philosophy, e, covenant sign, parenting, circumcision, salvation, marriage, baptism (view more) (view less)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us and test your knowledge of Irish history and culture with this fun trivia quiz! In this video, we'll cover a range of topics, including the life and legacy of St. Patrick,, popular Irish symbols and customs, and more. Whether you're Irish or just love all things green, this video is sure to be a fun and educational way to celebrate the holiday. So join us for some St. Patrick's Day trivia fun!
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:46, Mark 16:15, Romans 10:13-14, Matthew 24:14, 1 Chronicles 16:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: trivia, clover, game, green, day, celtic, leprechaun, facts, holiday, quiz, lucky, ireland, shamrock, pinch, st paddys, bagpipe, patricks, irish, luck, tradition, harp, harp, gold, rainbow, knowledge, celebrate (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Reflective
Service Styles: Traditional
Tags: celebrate, knowledge, rainbow, gold, harp, harp, tradition, luck, irish, patricks, bagpipe, st paddys, pinch, shamrock, ireland, lucky, quiz, holiday, facts, leprechaun, celtic, day, green, game, clover, trivia (view more) (view less)
"Love Is... Countdown" explores the many facets that comprise genuine love. Based upon 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Jesus' teaching from the Gospels, and several Old Testament prophets, this countdown prepares your congregation for any discourse on the Biblical nature of how God's love should be manifest in the lives of His people.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:12, Matthew 5:44, Hosea 6:6, Hosea 12:6, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:42, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: pride, kindness, patience, humility, forgiveness, love, valentine's day, february 14 (view more) (view less)
Hosanna Countdown is a joyful presentation of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem at the start of Holy Week. It features the prophetic passage from Zechariah 9:9 as well a few verses from Luke 19, set over a backdrop of colorful Palm textures and a jubilant track. This is a great way to kick off your Palm Sunday celebrations!
Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Zechariah 9:9
Tags: hosanna, palm sunday, palms, triumphant, king of kings (view more) (view less)
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