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A 5 minute countdown featuring trivia questions about the holiday of Palm Sunday. the day Jesus entered Jerusalem. Test your audiences knowledge about what the holiday is and the significance of it.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15, John 12:12-19, Matthew 21:9, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, 2 Kings 9:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: holy, peace, jerusalem, mount, solomon, sunday, victory, donkey, passion, palm, hosanna, week, wednesday, ashes, lent, passover, olives, fronds (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Scripture: Mark 10:27, Galatians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 12:12-19, Matthew 21:9, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, 2 Kings 9:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: week, wednesday, lent, ashes, passover, fronds, olives, hosanna, palm, donkey, passion, victory, jerusalem, sunday, solomon, mount, peace, holy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Join us as we explore the rich history and traditions of Palm Sunday! This special day marks the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and is celebrated by Christians around the world. From palm branches to Hosanna cries, get ready to learn all sorts of fascinating Palm Sunday trivia. Discover the symbolism behind each element of the celebration and how different cultures have adapted the traditions over time. Whether you're a religious scholar or simply curious about this important event in the Christian calendar, this video is sure to captivate and educate.
Tags: holy, jerusalem, sunday, solomon, mount, peace, passion, donkey, victory, palm, hosanna, wednesday, week, lent, ashes, passover, olives, fronds (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Bible History
This five minute hourglass timer is great for opening up church services, as well as other events.
Tags: church, time, peaceful, brick, video, beautiful, countdown, opener, five minute, timer, count down, serene, hourglass, sand, church, red (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Tags: red, church, sand, hourglass, serene, count down, timer, five minute, opener, countdown, beautiful, video, brick, peaceful, time, church (view more) (view less)
Light rays dance as the radiant from an empty tomb in this colorful, majestic countdown. It's perfect for easter or any time of year.
Scripture: Romans 14:8-9, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Ephesians 1:3, Romans 5:6, Romans 8:11, Acts 17:30-31, 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, forgiveness, majestic, easter, peace, salvation, resurrection, acceptance, redemption, life, victory, joy, hope, epic, resurrection sunday, empty tomb (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five Minute Countdown - Prayer at Sunrise
Tags: sunrise prayer, sunrise colors, peaceful sunrise, silhouette prayer, man praying, silhouette worship, early morning, peaceful motion, emotional moment, reflective mood, christian prayer, meditation background, five minute countdown, spiritual reflection, nature worship, faith, worship, sunrise, gratitude, devotion, inspiration, calm, hope, blessing, prayer, countdown, five minute, spiritual connection, motion background, count down, serene, contemplation, tranquility, peaceful, dawn, spiritual journey, inspiring, spiritual awakening, silhouette, video, divine, spirituality, reverence, morning prayer, meditation, solitude (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
A cohesive collection of 4 awe inspiring intros focusing on the Advent themes of Hope, Joy, Love & Peace. Also includes a 3 minute countdown.
Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Titus 2:13, Psalm 33:22, 1 Timothy 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Colossians 1:27, Romans 5:5, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Psalm 130:5, Ephesians 1:18, Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 23:18, Lamentations 3:21-24, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 12:12, 2 Corinthians 1:7, Psalm 71:5, Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 11:1-2, 1 John 5:13, John 3:16-17, Psalm 31:24, Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 43:1-2, John 14:27, 1 Corinthians 15:19-22, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:13, John 1:14, Romans 15:4, Ephesians 2:12-13, Matthew 12:21, Isaiah 40:8, Romans 8:38-39 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Five Minute Countdown - Beautiful Drone Footage
Tags: inspirational, drone, aerial, sermon, opening, timer, worship service, stopwatch, countdown, opener, environment, churches, serenity, reverence, meditation, sermon, god's creation, tranquility, peaceful, clock, relaxation, calm, landscape, forest, earth, nature, worship, church, creation, beach, beginning, christian, beauty, service, spiritual, visuals, video loop, scenic, church, natural beauty, peacefulness (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Beautiful Sunset
Tags: church, scenic, video loop, visuals, peacefulness, natural beauty, service, spiritual, worship, church, beach, creation, beginning, christian, beauty, landscape, earth, forest, nature, calm, countdown, opener, worship service, stopwatch, opening, timer, sermon, aerial, drone, inspirational, serenity, churches, environment, meditation, reverence, sermon, relaxation, god's creation, tranquility, peaceful, clock (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown
Tags: peacefulness, natural beauty, scenic, visuals, video loop, church, sermon, relaxation, peaceful, clock, tranquility, god's creation, serenity, churches, environment, meditation, reverence, opener, countdown, worship service, stopwatch, opening, timer, inspirational, drone, aerial, sermon, worship, church, beach, creation, beginning, christian, beauty, calm, earth, forest, landscape, nature, service, spiritual (view more) (view less)
A 5 minute countdown featuring bible verses about the holiday of Thanksgiving.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 95:2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 107:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Psalm 118:1, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 136:26, Romans 14:6, Jonah 2:9, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, James 1:17, Nehemiah 12:8, Psalm 103:2, Revelation 7:12, Psalm 50:14, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 30:19, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 116:17, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 136:3, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 66:20, Psalm 56:12, Luke 17:15, Leviticus 22:29, Romans 1:21, Matthew 15:36, Psalm 34:1, Luke 2:38, Luke 22:17, 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 75:1, Psalm 28:7, Romans 7:25, Psalm 140:13, Psalm 26:7, Psalm 92:1 (view more) (view less)
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Five Minute Countdown - Over the Waters
Tags: worship, church, beauty, christian, beginning, water, beach, creation, nature, landscape, earth, forest, calm, service, spiritual, lake, sermon, god's creation, tranquility, clock, peaceful, relaxation, meditation, reverence, churches, environment, ocean, serenity, countdown, opener, worship service, waves, stopwatch, timer, opening, inspirational, sermon, natural beauty, peacefulness, scenic, video loop, visuals, church (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Modern Aerial Countdown
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Five Minute Countdown - Cross Background
Tags: church, video loop, visuals, scenic, natural beauty, peacefulness, service, spiritual, calm, earth, forest, landscape, nature, cross, worship, church, jesus, beauty, christian, creation, beach, beginning, timer, opening, stopwatch, worship service, opener, countdown, aerial, inspirational, drone, sermon, sermon, relaxation, peaceful, clock, god's creation, tranquility, churches, environment, serenity, meditation, reverence (view more) (view less)
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