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This five minute countdown evokes the feeling of flying over dreamy fields of colorful sunflowers. It’s perfect any time of year, especially late summer and fall.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Luke 12:27, Matthew 6:28-29, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Genesis 1:11-12, Psalm 103:15-16, Isaiah 58:11, 1 Peter 1:24, Job 14:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: fll, sunflowers, nature, july, october, autumn, beauty, summer, sunshine, golden, countdown, women's ministry, sunlight, september, august, aerial (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A beautiful river winds through a lush landscape as the sun begins to set behind glorious mountains in the five minute countdown.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 65:9, John 7:38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: sunset, river, calm, nature, summer, beauty, water, sunshine, sun, mountain, uplifting, peaceful, inspirational, winding, outdoors beautiful, relaxing (view more) (view less)
Use this countdown timer to signal the start of your service.
Scripture: Luke 16:1-13
Tags: faith, trust, gospel of luke
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Use this countdown timer to mark the start of your service.
Tags: james, speak, words, faith
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Use this countdown to indicate the start of your service.
Tags: liberty bell, freedom, faith
Five Minute Countdown - Praising from the Field
Scripture: Psalm 150:6, Psalm 66:4, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 95:1-6, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 86:12, Psalm 145:2, Psalm 147:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 148:1-14, 1 Chronicles 16:25, Revelation 5:11-13, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 30:4, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 96:4, Psalm 118:28, Psalm 63:3-4, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 56:4, Psalm 146:1, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 149:3, Psalm 9:1, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 138:1, Psalm 40:3 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
Tags: drone exploration, drone cinematography, mountain landscape, inspiring setting, awe-inspiring panorama, ethereal visuals, faith and nature, worship gathering, ambiance, remote, terrain, vistas, natural sanctuary, spiritual solace, grandiose landscape, mountain pilgrimage, sacred destination, heavenly escape, peaceful pilgrimage, religious pilgrimage, mountain worship, religious architecture, scenic views, heavenly landscape, majestic mountains, flying perspective, high-altitude footage, dramatic scenery, sacred place, worship space, peaceful surroundings, tranquil environment, pristine nature, holy site, architectural marvel, elevated perspective, prayerful ambiance, remote location, mountainous terrain, outdoor sanctuary, heavenly vistas, religious symbol, aerial view, serene atmosphere, church video, mountainous, footage, drone footage, natural beauty, sleek, timers, church, scenic, tranquil, spiritual retreat, views, high-altitude, pristine, site, architectural, elevated, countdown, opener, heavenly light, dramatic, timer, opening, marvel, five minute, colorful, surroundings, stopwatch, minute, serene, count down, countdowns, five minutes, 5 minute, sermon, perspective, aerial, drone, outdoor, motion background, place, modern, one, mountain, four, heavenly, religious, beautiful, video, environment, prayerful, churches, five, space, church building, inspiring, sermon, mountains, gathering, spiritual journey, church community, location, peaceful, clock, natural, church service, divine presence, flying, two, three, sacred, view, retreat, sanctuary, perspective, journey, nature, building, landscape, abstract, majestic, beauty, christian, beginning, church, worship, scenery, architecture, symbol, service, holy, spiritual (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Use this countdown from the "Dollhouse" collection to delve into the complexities of human nature, exploring how societal norms and expectations can shape and confine us, leading us to live in "dollhouse" versions of ourselves. Through biblical teachings, this series empowers individuals to break free from these constraints and embrace their authentic identities in Christ, finding true fulfillment and purpose.
Tags: bible, teaching, dollhouse, norms, version, brea, countdown, free, expectations, human, fulfillment, nature, free, purpose, freedom, teaching, christ, bible (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful
This countdown from our Back To The Basics Series Media is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience. Coordinates with our “Back To The Basics” Mini-Movie.
Scripture: John 3:16
Tags: math, god, basics, jesus, faith (view more) (view less)
Use this 5-minute countdown to mark the start of your sermon.
Scripture: Mark 1:35
Tags: light, faithful, prayer, pasture, person (view more) (view less)
Rescued From The Pit: A Story of the Redemption” is a powerful series that chronicles the journey of Joseph from betrayal to triumph. This collection of media can help you showcase a story of faith, resilience, and divine redemption that inspires hope in the midst of adversity.
Tags: redemption, rescue, faith, pit, joseph (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Water on the Beach at Sunset
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Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Sunset
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Celebrate Mom with this beautiful countdown.
Tags: mom, mothers day, motion, background, worship, singing, countdown, loop (view more) (view less)
A great animated background for a variety of uses. Could be used before church services, as well as other events.
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