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A 5 minute countdown featuring trivia questions about the holiday of Good Friday. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Test your audiences knowledge with multiple choice questions about the holiday and it’s significance.
Scripture: Mark 10:34, Matthew 12:40, Romans 5:6-10, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:24, John 3:16-17, Mark 9:31, Isaiah 53:3-9 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus, john, easter, gospel, bread, crucifixion, peter, death, paschal, holy week, golgotha, last, coming, cyrene, barabbas, judas, simon, supper, earthquake, silver, nicodemus, finished, shabbat, holy friday, triduum, coins, concatenation, fast day, solemn fast day, friday before easter, commemorate (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
In this informative and fun video, join us as we dive into the world of Easter trivia! From its religious roots to modern-day celebrations, we'll be covering everything you need to know about this special holiday. Whether you're a seasoned Easter expert or a curious newcomer, you won't want to miss this entertaining and educational video.
Scripture: John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:21, Philippians 3:10, Acts 4:33, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 8:34, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 6:14, Romans 6:9, Romans 8:34 (view more) (view less)
Tags: egg hunts, pastel colors, easter parade, paschal mystery, easter bunny, new beginnings, traditions, resurrection of jesus, holiday, lilies, ham, customs, basket, lent, candy, easter sunday, holy week, religion, symbolism, salvation, resurrection, crucifixion, good friday, easter, spring, christian, redemption (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a church service.
Scripture: Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, 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, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23 (view more) (view less)
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a Christmas church service.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, 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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"I Resolve countdown" is a reverent meditation upon eight Biblical precepts for following Jesus Christ daily in obedience to His will, accompanied by an inspirational soundtrack. This is a great resource for prioritizing our walk with God as we begin a new year and fill our busy lives with resolutions!
Scripture: Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 15:4, Philippians 2:3, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:2, Matthew 6:6, Psalm 119:11, 1 Corinthians 2:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: prayer, live as christ, resolutions, new year
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
This countdown is from the Beamer Films "Cloudy Night" collection, and is perfect to start and add a creative edge to your service.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13
Tags: celebrate moms, love as jesus, honor mothers, valentine's day, love chapter, prayer hardship, unconditional love, fear and worry, fruit of the spirit, sanctity of life, fan or follower, labor day, koinonia, christian love, conscience, workplace, parenting, success, godly women, suffering, abortion, heart, marriage, apologetics (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
A 5 minute Bible trivia countdown featuring questions about Christmas. Entertain your audience with this trivia game about all sorts of Christmas related questions about the Bible.
Scripture: Revelation 12:5, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:13-14, Colossians 2:16, Luke 2:9-12, Micah 5:2 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
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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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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Believe - Scripture Countdown is an ideal motivational countdown for the weeks following your Resurrection Sunday services and features verses on belief from the Apostles as well as the words of Jesus as He spoke about belief. With beautiful sunrises and a quiet acoustic track, it makes a great prelude to any evangelistic service.
Scripture: John 20:29, John 6:47, John 6:29, John 3:3, Romans 10:11, John 3:16, John 20:27, Hebrews 11:6, Mark 9:23, James 1:6, John 7:38, John 5:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: salvation, belief, evangelism, faith, living water, born again, eternal life, evangelism, born again (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: sunrise, morning, light, sunset, darkness, evening, dusk, dawn, light of the world, seasons (view more) (view less)
“In Christ: Finding Your Identity Series” is a powerful collection of visuals and videos that explore the transformative concept of identity in Christ. This comprehensive media package equips churches to deliver impactful messages on spiritual growth, self-worth, and living out one’s true identity as a follower of Jesus.
Tags: church, growth, series, church, spiritual, christ, identity, transformative, finding (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
This Series In A Box invites your church to experience the life-changing impact of confessing their struggles and pain to Jesus. Your church can discover the transformative power of His grace and mercy. This will allow them to shift their identities from negative emotions to a place of joy, peace, hope, love, and faithfulness.
Tags: my, love, grace, love, mercy, hope, name, is, grace, confess, struggle, hello (view more) (view less)
Explore the light of Christ this Advent season with our ‘Light of the World’ media series, guiding you Advent this season. Each week, we’ll journey through Scripture to see how Jesus, the promised Light, transforms lives and calls us to shine His light in our world.
Tags: salvation, god, light, hope, grace, world, christmas, grace (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
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