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This warm, celebratory Thanksgiving Scripture Countdown will encourage your congregation to rejoice and celebrate the goodness of our Lord as our families gather for the holidays.
Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 69:30, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 67:6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: fall, thanksgiving, family, holidays, thankfulness, gratitude, autumn, thanks, pumpkins (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
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)
Tags: ohn 3:16, christmas reflection, christmas prayers, nativity scene, church choir, church congregation, christian celebration, religious event, religious holiday, welcome, salvation, winter, tree, dark, christmas eve, worship, advent, camel, background, church, savior, john, matthew, luke, bethlehem, jesus, magi, congregation, joseph, jesus christ, birth, abstract, wise men, march, walk, purple, shepherd, preaching, motion, father, christ, love, service, faith, nativity, emmanuel, mary, december, christmas, count down, christmas worship, christmas carols, resource, preaching, 5, in person, starts, zechariah 9:9, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, matthew 2:10-12, characters, church, isaiah 7:14, blizzard, christian traditions, christmas sermon, mark, christmas traditions, snowing, five minute, trees, christmas service, opener, mini movie, sermon, 5 minute, timer, christmas message, mother, minutes, blue, online, joy to the world, time, church community, preach, sermon, shepherds, jesus' birth, christmas joy, christmas hope, mother, animation, countdown, illustration, video, white, audience, open, churches, snow, birth of jesus, christian faith, five, silhouette, mary and joseph, christmas story, clock, bethlehem star, church service, navidad, gospel message (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
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)
Tags: gospel message, navidad, church service, bethlehem star, clock, christmas story, mary and joseph, silhouette, five, christian faith, birth of jesus, snow, churches, open, audience, white, video, illustration, countdown, animation, mother, christmas hope, christmas joy, jesus' birth, shepherds, sermon, preach, church community, time, joy to the world, online, blue, minutes, mother, christmas message, timer, 5 minute, sermon, john 3:16, mini movie, opener, christmas service, trees, five minute, snowing, christmas traditions, mark, christmas sermon, christian traditions, blizzard, isaiah 7:14, church, characters, matthew 2:10-12, luke 2:8-14, isaiah 9:6-7, matthew 1:18-25, luke 1:26-35, zechariah 9:9, starts, in person, 5, preaching, resource, christmas carols, christmas worship, count down, christmas, december, mary, emmanuel, nativity, faith, service, love, christ, father, motion, preaching, shepherd, purple, walk, march, wise men, abstract, birth, jesus christ, joseph, congregation, magi, jesus, bethlehem, luke, matthew, john, savior, church, background, camel, advent, worship, christmas eve, dark, tree, winter, salvation, welcome, religious holiday, religious event, christian celebration, church congregation, church choir, nativity scene, christmas prayers, christmas reflection (view more) (view less)
Use this 5 minute countdown celebrating the Risen Jesus to welcome people to your Easter Sunday worship service.
Tags: easter, welcome, victory, motion, cross, empty tomb, countdown, he is risen (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Beautiful In Its Time Countdown features spring pastel flowers, geometric motion and a lilting audio track under the hope-filled words of Solomon. Amid a world full of wars and natural disasters, we have the promise that God will restore beauty in His time. This is ideal for spring services, Mother's Day, and women's ministry events.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Tags: floral, time, beautiful, spring, beauty, mom, women, mothers, eternity, beginning and end (view more) (view less)
How's your memory for Bible Christmas details? This festive Christmas Trivia Countdown is a delightful way to test whether you were paying attention in Sunday School, and is just the thing to keep your school-aged kids engaged while you wait for the service to begin!
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 1:23, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 7:14
Tags: shephers, immanuel, wise men, manger, angels, donkey, magi, salvation, bethlehem, manger, advent, christmas, nativity, baby jesus, trivia, census (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Uplifting, Bible History
The triumphant entry of Jesus leading to the week of His crucifixion is recorded in all four gospels. The amazing event is vividly recounted in this Palm Sunday Scripture countdown. Your congregation will experience the inspiring drama of that stirring day and may even be able to imagine the breezes in the palms and the joyful shouts of children praising the Lord Jesus. It is underscored by a celebratory audio track.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-19, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40
Tags: praise of children, palm branches, stones cry out, hosanna, donkey, palm sunday, triumphal entry (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Blessing Motion Background - Clouds Aerial
Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:22, Job 37:16, Psalm 36:5, Psalm 104:3, Genesis 9:13, Psalm 57:10, Isaiah 45:8, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7, Psalm 147:8, Psalm 97:6, Deuteronomy 33:26, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 55:9, Jeremiah 10:12-13, Matthew 5:8, Daniel 7:13, Acts 1:9-11, Psalm 50:6, Psalm 89:6, Matthew 24:31, Revelation 21:23, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 108:4, John 3:13, Psalm 113:4, Colossians 3:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: cloudy sky, sky background, heavenward, holy sky, peaceful clouds, christian imagery, peaceful sky, tranquil sky, sky worship, religious background, christian video, spiritual reflection, inspirational background, faith, grace, bible, spirituality, god's power, meditation, god's love, devotion, prayer, hope, sacred, nature, heaven, jesus, worship, holy spirit, cloudscape, spiritual peace, christian art, christian worship, aerial footage, bible, worship background, inspirational, church media, grace, clouds, serenity, god's glory, glory of god, christian faith, god's creation, tranquility, contemplation, church worship, spiritual journey, divine presence, divine light, god's majesty, god's promise (view more) (view less)
This compelling countdown video features images of a blue fractal sphere. Perfect to start your church service or lead into worship. Tens of thousands of churches rely on media from SermonCentral, go PRO and you can too for as low as $17 per month.
Scripture: Mark 16:15-16, Psalm 24:1
Tags: world, evangelism, end times, news, new year, noah flood, religion, outreach, power in jesus name, current events, martin luther king jr (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
This enlightening and compelling series explores the transforming power of God's Grace in the life of every true believer. Not only does God intend to save us from our sins, but also to renew our hearts and minds after the image of his beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Grace begins with the forgiveness offered at the Cross, but as we will see throughout this series, it doesn't end there. This media is designed to help support your upcoming teaching and maximize your impact in the community. This countdown is part of the Premium Sermon Series Kit "God's Grace." You can view the entire kit HERE.
Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:5-7, John 1:1-18, Hebrews 10:1-3, Hebrews 12:15, 1 Peter 4:8-11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: grace, forgiveness, sanctification, humility, new creation, christian growth, transformed life, transformed mind (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
A 5 minute countdown featuring blooming flowers blowing in the wind. Perfect for Spring, Mothers Day, or Summer.
Scripture: John 15:15, Psalm 127:1-5
Tags: valentine's day, honor mothers, celebrate moms, unconditional love, beauty for ashes, god is good, life in christ, god's plan, self esteem, christian love, new creation, new beginning, baptism, healing, heart, marriage, wedding, encouragement, godly women, parenting, mother's day, appreciation, reconciliation, women, hope, joy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
You are a masterpiece. The Master of the universe has designed you, just the way you are. He made you unique and special. Detail by detail, he carefully imagined every hair on your head. You were created in His image, to bring him glory. He designed you with a purpose, and with a promise. A promise that you may prosper.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Colossians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7, Colossians 1:15, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 4:24, James 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:49, James 3:8-10, Genesis 2:7, Philippians 3:21, John 1:1, John 4:24, 2 Corinthians 4:16 (view more) (view less)
Tags: purpose, joy, special, promise, renewal, creator, life, wood, instrument, jesus, creation, church, god, design, peace, unique, lord, love, service, church, count down, resource, detail, woodworking, five minute, create, designer, good things, mini movie, timer, 5 minute, masterpiece, illustration, christ jesus, video, renew, image of god, purposeful, ephesians, in his image, countdown (view more) (view less)
This countdown from our At War collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience. Coordinates with our “Make War” mini-movie.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12
Tags: warfare, evil, prayer, angels, demons (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Use this trivia countdown to kick off your Maundy Thursday service. Let your people ponder some of the truths about what Resurrection Weekend means in our faith and our lives.
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Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Progressive
Colorful, falling leaves and upbeat dreamy music make this countdown perfect for the entire fall season. It coordinates with our Vibrant Fall backgrounds as well as our It's Fall Ya'll Countdown.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1
Tags: fall, red, autumn, gold, colorful, colors, falling leaves, fall colors, brown, orange, leaf, vibrant, leaves, rust, vivid (view more) (view less)
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