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Psalm 147:4 Countdown features a star field, planets and the extraordinary verse expressing the infinite nature of God. Scientists estimate there are between 100 billion and 2 trillion galaxies, and as many as 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars!
Scripture: Psalm 147:4, Psalm 148:3
Tags: final frontier, infinity, star field, galaxies, space, heavens, infinite, stars, names, planets, universe (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
River Aerial Beauty - Five Minute Countdown
Tags: rivers, natural beauty, peacefulness, visuals, video loop, scenic, church, reverence, meditation, serenity, environment, churches, lake, sermon, peaceful, clock, god's creation, tranquility, relaxation, opening, timer, worship service, forests, trees, stopwatch, countdown, opener, sermon, aerial, drone, inspirational, spiritual, service, worship, church, beauty, water, beginning, beach, creation, christian, river, calm, landscape, forest, tree, earth, nature (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Sunset over Water
Tags: beauty, creation, water, heaven, worship, praise, scenery, hope, nature, inspiration, devotion, quiet, sunset, sky, calm, renewal, reflection, faith, grace, spiritual, meditation, awe, divine, majesty, peaceful, tranquility, stillness, praise and worship, lake, evening, clouds, grace, horizon, twilight, serene, sunset glow, sunset worship, peaceful moment, sunset prayer, warm tones, nature worship, god’s creation, golden hour (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Five Minute Countdown - Sunset over Field
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This Amazing Water - Trivia Countdown is an engaging and refreshing look at water's unique place in the Bible and nature, and is perfect for summer or any time your theme is about water. It features a vibrant sun illuminating an ocean seascape full of life, with a hint of humor thrown in for fun.
Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Genesis 2:10-14, Genesis 7:4, Exodus 29:4, 1 Corinthians 10:2, Numbers 20:11, 1 Corinthians 10:4, John 4:7, Revelation 22:1, John 3:5, Matthew 3:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: moses strikes the rock, creation, water, baptism, noah, jordan river, river of life (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary
Prepare for worship with this peaceful church countdown video featuring stunning aerial footage of lush green trees and serene lakes. Perfect for setting a reflective and awe-inspiring atmosphere before your service.
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Autumn Mountains - Five Minute Countdown for Fall Season
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Summertime Lake Beauty - Five Minute Countdown Video
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Sunlight dances playfully with colorful, falling leaves in this five minute countdown with a surreal, oil painting vibe. This countdown coordinates with our Lessons in the Leaves video illustration.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1
Tags: fall colors, yellow leaves, oil painting, fall sun, november, forest, nature, october, autumn, beauty, fall, sunlight, colorful, september, falling leaves, leaves, seasons, sunshine, beautiful (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Five Minute Countdown - Mountainous Beauty
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Five Minute Countdown - Forest Background
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Colorful autumn leaves drift to the ground as water dances and splashes playfully over a beautiful waterfall in this 5 minute countdown.
Tags: cascade, splash, fall colors, waterfall, playful, september, falling leaves, countdown, trees, colorful, golden, beautiful, orange, cheerful, leaves, bright, autumn, october, forest, nature, november, water, fall (view more) (view less)
5-Minute Church Countdown: Aerial Mountain Valley Footage
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Ignite your students' passion for God with Crazy Love, a powerful media series that explores the radical, transformative nature of God's extraordinary love for us. This comprehensive collection includes compelling videos, dynamic graphics, and social media content designed to help students grasp the depth of divine love and respond to it with their whole hearts.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Tags: 1 corinthians 13:13, love, crazy, valentine’s day, heart, love (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
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