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Use this Countdown for your next Student Ministry worship service in tandem with our Series Media Twisted. It is difficult today to know what is true. The Evil One is crafty and sly. He takes what God has said and twists it just enough that we are fooled into believing a lie. Do not be fooled.
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Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
Use this kids countdown to create an engaging, exciting worship experience for the kids in your church.
Tags: kids, summer, worship, blue sky, balloons, sunny day, summer day, sunny (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
A beautiful Countdown Motion Background to play pre-service.
Tags: worship, church, creation, service, serene, timer, countdown, lake, shoreline, calming, church (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A great Welcome Motion Background to play during the beginning of a service.
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Celebrate Mom with this beautiful five-minute countdown.
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Five minute countdown to open up a church service, ideal for the spring season.
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Countdown Timer - Sky and Clouds Aerial
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Five Minute Countdown - Mountaintop Beauty
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River in Forest - Five Minute Countdown Video
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Five Minute Countdown Video - Breathtaking Mountain View
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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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A captivating five-minute countdown motion background featuring a glowing cross silhouette against a tranquil starry sky. Gentle animations of twinkling stars and a subtle timer overlay guide your congregation toward the start of service. Perfect for building anticipation and setting a worshipful atmosphere before the gathering begins.
Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Psalm 130:5, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:37, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 62:5, James 5:8, Romans 8:25, Habakkuk 2:3, Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 30:18, Micah 7:7, Psalm 31:24, Proverbs 20:22, Proverbs 13:12, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Philippians 3:14 (view more) (view less)
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Stunning patriotic imagery makes this five minute countdown a great fit for for your next worship service.
Tags: veterans day, 4th of july, worship, flag, patriotic, america, motion, memorial day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Beautiful color and patriotic imagery make this five minute countdown a great fit for your next service.
Tags: worship, freedom, fourth of july, flag, countdown, independence day, liberty, 4th of july (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
A beautiful 5 minute countdown for Advent. Part of the “An Advent Moment” collection.
Tags: five minute, countdown, motion, hope, joy, worship, advent, peace, jesus, love, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting