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Five Minute Countdown - Sunset over Water
Tags: beauty, creation, water, heaven, worship, praise, scenery, hope, nature, inspiration, devotion, quiet, sunset, sky, calm, renewal, reflection, faith, grace, spiritual, meditation, awe, divine, majesty, peaceful, tranquility, stillness, praise and worship, lake, evening, clouds, grace, horizon, twilight, serene, warm tones, sunset glow, sunset worship, peaceful moment, sunset prayer, god’s creation, nature worship, golden hour (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Sunrise over Field
Tags: warm tones, prelude, video intro, ticking, visual timer, countdown sequence, smooth animation, golden hour, 5:00, rural, scenic, motion graphics, countdown video, digital clock, cinematic, minimalist, atmospheric, hd, countryside, sunrise, morning, grass, background, beauty, landscape, growth, nature, sky, calm, field, loop, suspense, clean design, sunlight, timer, outdoors, countdown, waiting, animation, clouds, event, horizon, numeric, motion background, countdown timer, five minutes, tranquility, farm, peaceful, clock, time, pastoral, dawn, freshness, bright, precise, engaging, transition, anticipation, serenity (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Seasonal Countdown - Winter Sunset
Tags: moving graphics, digital screen, snowfall, bible, fellowship, church, video loop, seamless, love, frost, five minute countdown, nativity, faith, christmas, bible, grace, scripture, holy, love, spiritual, sanctuary, winter, hope, joy, hymn, backdrop, cross, prayer, peace, celebration, advent, holy spirit, praise, worship, salvation, gospel, jesus, christian, fellowship, ministry, light, church, count down, gospel, ministry, grace, church media, motion background, animated, snowflakes, timer, countdown, reverence, cold, congregation, white, shine, snow, blue, projection, ice (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
This five minute countdown features a beautiful waterfall during the fall season.
Tags: countdown, waterfall, fall, autumn
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Landscape Silhouette at Sunset
Tags: landscape beauty, mountain peaks, sun's embrace, creator's handiwork, ethereal, worshipful, scenic beauty, christian worship, worship gathering, mountain landscape, worship space, church video, sleek, timers, aerial footage, drone footage, natural beauty, footage, tranquil, church, god's glory, four, religious, beautiful, reverence, one, radiant, five, silhouette, churches, prayerful, video, serenity, god's presence, divine, church community, sermon, inspiring, tranquility, clock, peaceful, two, three, inspirational, horizon, motion background, outdoor, 5 minute, sermon, twilight, minute, count down, serene, breathtaking, five minutes, countdowns, church sermon, stopwatch, worship service, spiritual connection, opening, shadows, timer, five minute, opener, graceful, countdown, sacred, sunset, nature, church, majestic, beauty, glory, christian, creation, beginning, worship, service, spiritual (view more) (view less)
Five minute countdown to open up a church service.
Scripture: John 3:16, 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 (view more) (view less)
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Summertime Lake Beauty - Five Minute Countdown Video
Tags: church, scenic, video loop, visuals, peacefulness, natural beauty, rivers, meditation, reverence, environment, churches, serenity, sermon, lake, god's creation, tranquility, clock, peaceful, relaxation, sermon, aerial, drone, inspirational, summertime, opening, timer, worship service, forests, trees, stopwatch, opener, countdown, calm, river, landscape, earth, forest, tree, nature, worship, beauty, christian, beginning, water, beach, creation, church, summer, spiritual, service (view more) (view less)
Praying Hands and Open Bible - Five Minute Countdown
Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Matthew 6:6, Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 29:12, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 21:22, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 66:17, Hebrews 4:16, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 5:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 4:1, Proverbs 15:29, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 7:7, John 15:7, Psalm 145:19, 1 John 3:22, Psalm 18:6, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Psalm 55:17, Isaiah 65:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: bible reflection, religious motion, worship media, devotional time, church, church background, open bible, prayer time, motion graphics, church video, spiritual background, faith, spiritual, scripture, holy, grace, holy spirit, worship, peace, belief, god, jesus, christian, church, devotion, bible study, sacred, reflection, christianity, hope, prayer, bible verses, bible study, worship background, church media, grace, inspirational, religious, meditation, reverence, divine, serenity, quiet time, holy bible, spiritual journey, church worship, blessings, bible study, spiritual growth, praying hands, christian faith, tranquility, contemplation, church service (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Three Crosses Starry Night
Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:17-18, Matthew 27:32-33, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Colossians 1:20, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 19:30, Matthew 27:54, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 2:16, 1 John 4:10, Luke 23:46, Mark 15:39, John 8:12, Revelation 22:16, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 9:2, Genesis 1:14, Psalm 8:3-4, Job 9:9, Psalm 147:4, Isaiah 40:26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christian background, spiritual reflection, spiritual peace, christian video, religious symbol, christian art, christian worship, christian symbolism, holy cross, christian imagery, calvary hill, peaceful night, nighttime worship, cross at night, evening worship, night worship, christian symbol, worship media, three crosses, jesus' crucifixion, night sky, stars, christ's passion, crosses, twilight, worship background, starry night, grace, silent night, spirituality, calvary, god's glory, serenity, divine presence, passion of christ, christian faith, tranquility, contemplation, christ's sacrifice, spiritual journey, divine light, jesus' sacrifice, grace, faith, jesus, easter, resurrection, crucifixion, worship, hope, redemption, god's love (view more) (view less)
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)
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Take a journey through beautiful scenes of autumn leaves in this five minute countdown.
Tags: autumn, fall, seasons, seasonal
Five Minute Countdown Timer - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
Tags: church, summer vacation, travel destination, coastal beauty, drone videography, coastal paradise, serene beach, exotic getaway, beach aerial view, island exploration, tropical paradise, seaside escape, drone cinematography, island beach, aerial drone, beachscape, beach view, relaxing scenery, ocean waves, sandy beach, island escape, seashell collection, beach aerial footage, relaxation video, seashore vista, breathtaking view, coastal landscape, scenic coastline, drone exploration, 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, tropical island, timers, sleek, drone footage, footage, motion background, 5 minute, sermon, minute, count down, countdowns, five minutes, timer, opening, five minute, colorful, stopwatch, palm trees, 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 - 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)
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