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Service Styles: Contemporary
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Five Minute Countdown - Scripture Reading Background
Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Joshua 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 1:2, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 15:4, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 4:4, John 17:17, Psalm 119:11, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 40:8, Psalm 19:7-8, James 1:22, Psalm 119:18, Proverbs 4:20-22, Deuteronomy 11:18, John 8:31-32, 1 Peter 2:2, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:9, Psalm 119:130, Ephesians 6:17, Matthew 24:35, Psalm 119:89, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 33:4, Psalm 119:114, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 119:50 (view more) (view less)
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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Scripture: John 13:1-35
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Five Minute Countdown - Clouds at Sunset Aerial
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
A great countdown video for a variety of uses. Could be used before church services, as well as other events.
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White sea foam dances on the surface of emerald waves in this beautiful five minute countdown. Coordinating background loops are also available.
Scripture: Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:26, Jeremiah 31:35, Job 38:8, Matthew 8:27, Psalm 89:9, Psalm 104:25, Psalm 107:29, Psalm 136:6, Psalm 146:6, Psalm 107:23-24, Isaiah 43:2-3 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five Minute Background Video: Nature & Woods
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountains and River Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Landscape Silhouette at Sunset
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Use this 5-minute countdown timer to help signal the start of service.
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
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This five minute countdown evokes the feeling of flying over dreamy fields of colorful sunflowers. It’s perfect any time of year, especially late summer and fall.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, Luke 12:27, Matthew 6:28-29, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Genesis 1:11-12, Psalm 103:15-16, Isaiah 58:11, 1 Peter 1:24, Job 14:2 (view more) (view less)
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