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This Father’s Day countdown is a tribute to fathers and father figures, as well as to our Heavenly Father.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
CLOUDS VOL2 COUNTDOWN - Perfect way to start off your service.
Scripture: Matthew 26:64
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Service Styles: Progressive
Time lapsed clouds over a majestic mountain remind us of God's greatness in this upbeat, joyful countdown.
Scripture: Isaiah 54:10, Micah 1:4, Matthew 21:21, Nahum 1:15, Psalm 90:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: uplifting, creator god, sunshine, mountain, beautiful, sun, inspirational, clouds, nature, god, creation, beauty, majestic (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this colorful countdown to wish all the Dads in your congregation a Happy Father's Day before your regular, or online service begins.
Tags: father's day, welcome, countdown, live stream, happy father's day, online (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.
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Under the Palms Countdown is ideal for all your Palm Sunday services and features welcome under a bright sky, colorful palms and a celebratory audio track.
Scripture: Mark 11:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:13, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 (view more) (view less)
Tags: celebrate, hosanna, sky, palm sunday, triumphal entry, clouds, palms, easter week, fronds, holy week, blue skies (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Enjoy the lazy days of summer with this ocean-themed 'Psalm 104 Scripture Countdown', highlighting select verses from Psalm 104, the words of which also draw much inspiration from the waters of God's creation. This is a great way to put the scripture front and center as everyone's hearts prepare for your time of praise and worship!
Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35
Tags: lakes, rivers, tropical, sea creatures, scripture, summer, tent, water, praise, chariot, leviathan, sea, wind, glory of god, ships, psalm, oceans, clouds (view more) (view less)
Use this beautiful clouds countdown to let your viewers know when your live stream service is ready to begin.
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Stunning fall colors, flowing clouds and subtle movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
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Genres: Uplifting
Enjoy a 5 minute calming sky countdown. Starting at 5:00 the clock will count down the time until service starts. This video can be used in a variety of settings and seasons. The music is upbeat and joyful preparing your church to worship and praise the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 8:3-4, Isaiah 40:26, Job 26:7, Deuteronomy 10:14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, outside, peaceful, patience, intro, countdown, clouds, jesus, savior, peace, worship, praise, god, heaven, sky, nature, welcome, joy, service, love, christ, faith (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Cloudy Sunset Aerial
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Sunrise in the Mountains - Five Minute Countdown
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Be Holy Scripture Countdown is based upon one of the many "Be..." directives in the bible, and is set against a sunset over the ocean. It explores various passages on God's holiness as well as our own obligation to pursue holiness, and encourages us to walk in the light of our Heavenly Father's kingdom.
Scripture: Exodus 15:11, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Samuel 2:2, Leviticus 20:26, Revelation 15:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, Psalm 96:9, Hebrews 12:14, Psalm 99:9, Isaiah 6:3 (view more) (view less)
Tags: glory, worship, holy, holiness, splendor, majesty, exalt, consecrated, holy mountain, holiness (view more) (view less)
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. " Luke 2:14 The good news of Jesus' birth, sung to shepherds by a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, is on display in this joyful 5 minute countdown as you prepare for your Christmas Eve and Christmas services.
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Tags: holiday, goodwill, glory, christmas eve, peace, christmas (view more) (view less)
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