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Countdowns are great to welcome your congregation into Worship. This Countdown is designed to be used with our Livestreaming Volume Two Service Pack and is a great way to create excitement and anticipation.
Scripture: John 3:16
Tags: worship, church, livestream, live, online, church (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Start a transformative journey with "Make Your Mark: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts," a powerful series that challenges your church to live with purpose and intentionality, leaving an indelible mark on the world. Through thought-provoking content and inspiring resources, this series encourages self-reflection, seizing opportunities, and embracing one's unique calling to create a lasting legacy that transcends time.
Tags: church, mark, impact, legacy, purpose, church (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Prepare your congregation before your online service on Mother's Day with this Mother's Day countdown featuring beautiful shining colors.
Tags: online church, live stream, countdown, moms, colors, mother's day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Prepare your congregation before your live stream services with this 5 minute countdown featuring a light show of colors and circles.
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Use this Father's Day themed countdown to prepare your congregation for your ONLINE church service. This countdown features inspirational quotes about fathers.
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This countdown from Our Church Podcast Volume One Pack collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience.
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Looking for a way to welcome a congregation into the service? This welcome countdown video is perfect for opening up church services. It has a beautiful background image of waves hitting a seashore to remind the congregation of the peace we should have in Christ.
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Looking for a way to welcome a congregation into the service? This welcome countdown video is perfect for opening up church services. It has a beautiful and cool trendy image to captivate and inspire viewers.
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A great Welcome Motion Background to play during the beginning of a service.
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Experience God's Love Countdown features one of the most hope-filled verses in the bible and will give everyone the opportunity to meditate upon the words of 1 John 3:1 as you prepare for your time of worship. The artwork features beautiful scenes of nature in the peak of late summer as well as an uplifting musical track. Use it alone or with the matching motion graphics for a complete design package.
Scripture: 1 John 3:1, John 1:12-13, John 3:16, Romans 9:8, 1 John 3:10, Romans 8:14-17, Ephesians 1:5, Hebrews 2:7-9, Psalm 8:5 (view more) (view less)
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Enhance your church service or fellowship gathering with our captivating floral border animation, featuring vibrant spring flowers that bring a touch of nature indoors. This visually appealing animation includes a five-minute countdown, making it ideal for use before church or during communal moments. Create a serene and inviting atmosphere that encourages reflection and connection among attendees.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9
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Five Minute Countdown - Thanksgiving Prayer
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colossians 3:17, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 95:2, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 107:1, Psalm 118:1, Psalm 136:26, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Philippians 4:6, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 4:4, Hebrews 13:15, Colossians 4:2, Romans 14:6, Colossians 2:7, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 69:30, Daniel 2:23, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 50:14, James 1:17, Psalm 147:7, Luke 17:16, Revelation 7:12, Jonah 2:9, Leviticus 22:29, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 50:23 (view more) (view less)
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Countdowns are great to welcome your congregation into Worship.
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
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