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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Vibrant Autumn Countdown depicts the beauty of God's creation and the splendor of His unfathomable wisdom; it is set to Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He makes all things beautiful in His time..." A warm, festive soundtrack accompanies brightly colored leaves and a rich array of moving colors.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Tags: colorful, beautiful, vibrant, leaves, autumn, eternity, fall (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Celebrate! Countdown is a great way to lead into your time of praise and worship, and features an upbeat audio track, modern visuals and the call to worship in Psalm 95:2. It's a great invitation to everyone coming through your doors to prepare to celebrate and praise God together!
Scripture: Psalm 95:2
Tags: thanksgiving, sing, joyful, celebrate, worship, praise, music, songs, instruments, call to worship (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Sonoran Desert Countdown features the sights and impressions of a late summer day in the hot desert of the American west. Psalm 113:3 is the featured verse and reminds us that the name of the Lord is to be praised everywhere that the sun rises and sets. This is a great lead-in to your time of praise and worship.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3
Tags: heat, summer, desert, hot, sonoran, american west, cactus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Sunrise, Sunset Scripture Countdown reflects the poignant, beautiful truth of scripture which speaks of God’s presence in our lives as Light, whether the physical light of creation, or the true Light of the World, Jesus. This countdown is a great way to quiet our hearts as we prepare for a time of worship.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3, Matthew 5:45, John 12:35, Psalm 104:19, Habakkuk 3:11, Malachi 1:11, Ephesians 4:26-27, Genesis 8:22, Psalm 50:1, Psalm 65:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: dusk, evening, seasons, light of the world, dawn, sunrise, morning, light, darkness, sunset (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Have You Not Heard - Scripture Countdown is a dramatic portrayal of Isaiah 40:28-31, one of God's most beautiful reassurances to all His people who feel that the battle will overwhelm and destroy them. This is a great way to get hope-filled scripture into hearts and minds in this dark time of the year.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
Tags: weak, strength, renewal, creator, power, hope, youth, everlasting god, faint, weary, stumble, eagles, promises (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
The central message of our faith is that of the Cross. Take Up Your Cross - Scripture Countdown provides an opportunity for reflection as we prepare our hearts for worship. This is ideal for Ash Wednesday, the entire season of Lent, Resurrection Week services, prayer and worship services as well as any time throughout the year.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Luke 14:27, Philippians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 10:38, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 45:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: death, grace, faith, evangelism, sin, carry your cross, grace, evangelism, the cross, the gospel, old self, crucified, slaves to sin, disciple, raised (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Five Minute Background Video: Nature & Woods
Tags: trees swaying, bible verse background, nature worship background, christian media, church visuals, christian background, worship visuals, creation praise, nature worship, nature footage, woodlands, nature beauty, relaxing, worship service, trees, five minute, grace, motion background, inspirational, outdoor, woods, background loop, sunday service, count down, soothing, countdown video, calming, spiritual peace, church, tranquil, scenic, church background, heavenly, environmental, devotional, quiet time, serenity, natural, peaceful, tranquility, stillness, contemplation, countdown, spiritual, grace, faith, nature, forest, worship, praise, creation, majestic, church, greenery, reflection, sacred, meditation (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Joy in the Morning Scripture Countdown is a beautiful depiction of the struggles and hopes which King David proclaims in Psalm 30. Colorful, dancing bokeh effects are accompanied by an ethnic-sounding audio track which carries us back to King David's time. This is a wonderful Psalm to use as a countdown to any type of service.
Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12
Tags: rejoicing, king david, scripture countdown, wailing into dancing, psalm, joy, praise (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Prayer and Scripture
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:9-13, James 5:16, Psalm 145:18, Mark 11:24, Romans 12:12, 1 John 5:14, Jeremiah 29:12, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 21:22, John 15:7, Colossians 4:2, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Timothy 2:1, Luke 11:9, Psalm 66:17-20, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7, Psalm 5:3, Ephesians 6:18, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, 1 Peter 3:12, Proverbs 15:29, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 17:6, 1 Kings 8:28, Psalm 55:17, 1 John 3:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: 1 peter 3:12, religious background, liturgical, holy book, devotion time, holy spirit., 1 thessalonians 5:17, matthew 6:9-13, psalm 145:18, matthew 21:22, luke 11:9, psalm 66:17-20, james 4:8, psalm 5:3, psalm 91:15, isaiah 65:24, proverbs 15:29, 1 kings 8:28, psalm 55:17, 1 john 3:22, john 15:7, philippians 4:6, colossians 4:2, 1 timothy 2:1, ministry, preaching, serene, bible study, church, bible, fellowship, video background, prayer time, mark 11:24, 2 chronicles 7:14, matthew 7:7, 1 john 5:14, ephesians 6:18, jeremiah 29:12, psalm 17:6, james 5:16, romans 12:12, psalm 34:17, hebrews 4:16, inspirational, motion background, worship background, sermon, grace, pastor, holy scripture, christian faith, church service, uplifting, spiritual growth, peaceful, divine, god's word, prayer warrior, god's presence, prayerful, biblical, prayer meeting, religious, blessings, spiritual journey, bible study, praying hands, sermon, worship, praise, church, communion, spirituality, meditation, reverence, bible study, devotion, christian life, prayer, pastor, sacred, supplication, preaching, faith, grace, scripture, bible, christian, fellowship, ministry, holy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Featuring gorgeous swirls of color against a backdrop of a starry night, this is an upbeat and modern five-minute countdown designed to let people know when your service or event will begin. This countdown also features a beautiful and heart warming version of "The First Noel". Perfect for Christmas Eve services or any time during the Christmas season.
Tags: christmas, bethlehem, advent, holidays, christmas eve, birth of jesus (view more) (view less)
Put out the welcome mat with this creative, upbeat countdown! Driving, music and colorful, time lapsed artwork are sure to draw people to their seats with hearts ready to worship. It's a great way to welcome people back to church every week. A shorter edit is also included without a countdown for transitions or as an opener.
Tags: welcome, countdown
Thanksgiving Scripture Countdown highlights gratitude in God's Word, and shows us that we can be thankful in all things, especially during trials and hard times, as displayed through the words of God's prophets and Jesus. It features a thanksgiving-themed background of fall leaves and gourds on a wooden board over an inspiring audio accompaniment.
Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 69:30, Colossians 4:2, Daniel 6:10, Acts 27:35, Luke 22:19, Isaiah 12:5, Jonah 2:1, Jonah 2:9, Psalm 95:1-3, Psalm 107:1, 1 Samuel 12:24, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 9:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: thanksgiving, praise, gratitude, thankfulness, jesus' gives thanks, blessings (view more) (view less)
Indescribable Gift - Countdown features 2 Corinthians 9:15 as the centerpiece of this countdown which is ideal for Christmas and New Year's Eve as well as any time your theme is God's gift to humankind. It's full of colorful, other-worldly florals which complement the concept of God's gift to us being indescribable!
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15
Tags: new year's eve, indescribable, god's gift, thanks to god, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Praise - Scripture Countdown is an engaging and joyful call to worship, and features bible verses which encourage us to prepare our hearts and minds for worship. This is a great lead-in to your worship time and suitable for any services throughout the year. This is similar to 'Lift Up Your Hands - Scripture Countdown', but with a slightly different design.
Scripture: Psalm 134:2, Psalm 141:2, Psalm 63:4, Psalm 28:2, Nehemiah 8:6, Lamentations 3:40-41, Ezra 9:5, Psalm 119:48, Psalm 143:6, Luke 24:50, 1 Kings 8:22, 1 Timothy 2:8, Habakkuk 3:10, Psalm 98:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: worship, praise, call to worship, scripture countdown
True Freedom July 4th Trivia Countdown is a celebratory look at what scripture tells us about true freedom. These verses are filled with profoundly important wisdom for our present day culture. Countdowns can be a great way to prepare for a time of worship, and can keep your school-aged children engaged as well!
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:2, 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 4:26, Galatians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 9:19, Romans 6:18, Ephesians 3:12, John 8:36, Psalm 119:45 (view more) (view less)
Tags: freedom, free, patriotic, fourth of july, re white and blue, july 4th, free, independence day, fireworks, slave, 4th of july (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
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