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This 5 minute countdown is a beautiful, mountain-themed visual journey across peaks and valleys, and features Bible verses taken from the books of Isaiah, Psalms, Micah, Nahum, Amos and Mark. This countdown will encourage reflection on the majesty of God in preparation for your worship time.
Scripture: Psalm 90:2, Isaiah 54:10, Micah 1:4, Psalm 95:4, Nahum 1:5, Amos 4:13, Mark 11:23, Isaiah 2:2, Isaiah 64:1, Isaiah 52:7, Psalm 121:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: mountains, scripture meditation
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
5-Minute Church Countdown: Majestic Mountains & Tranquil Lake
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, 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
Five Minute Countdown - Aerial Mountainous Landscape
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain View
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Five Minute Countdown - Mountains and River Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Aerial Forest Mountain
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This 5 minute countdown features a beautiful scene of nature with a waterfall in the background. Use this countdown before your morning worship service.
Tags: motion, nature, welcome, beautiful, majesty, countdown, waterfall, 5 minute (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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The rugged coastline of Newfoundland, Canada is the focal point of this majestic five minute countdown. Ocean sounds are included for maximum effect and may seem louder on smaller device speakers.
Tags: water, majestic, ocean, sea, countdown, coastline, waves, crashing waves, shoreline (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Mountains at Sunset
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Use Late Summer Evening Countdown for any service or ministry event. In addition to a setting sun, it features vibrant evening colors against a mountain backdrop under modern geometric motion. The pulsating audio track can be muted in favor of your own worship mix.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, Isaiah 52:7, Isaiah 54:10, Micah 1:4
Tags: colorful, evening, countdown, mountains, summer, sundown, purple mountain (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Landscape Silhouette at Sunset
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The pristine waters of a Rocky Mountain stream bring a sense of joy and refreshing to this beautiful five minute countdown. A laid back track featuring acoustic instruments perfectly complements the scenic footage of a Colorado trail. Water sounds are included for maximum effect.
Scripture: Psalm 47:2
Tags: mountains, refreshing, waterfalls, water
Use this nature Countdown to engage your congregation before your Worship Experience begins.
Scripture: John 3:16
Tags: outdoor, mountain, nature, god, jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
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