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A beautiful river winds through a lush landscape as the sun begins to set behind glorious mountains in the five minute countdown.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3, Psalm 68:5, Psalm 46:4, Psalm 65:9, John 7:38 (view more) (view less)
Tags: sunset, river, calm, nature, summer, beauty, water, sunshine, sun, mountain, uplifting, peaceful, inspirational, winding, outdoors beautiful, relaxing (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five Minute Countdown - Mountains and River Aerial
Tags: god's handiwork, motion background, exploration, horizon, adventure, time lapse, outdoors, mountains, praise and worship, spiritual journey, peaceful, tranquility, god's creation, relaxation, environment, serenity, nature, landscape, quiet, wilderness, river, calm, travel, background video, majestic mountains, faith and nature, countryside, aerial view, aerial footage, drone footage, natural beauty, scenic background, christian contemplation, mountain range, christian meditation, scenic view, flowing river, waterway, untouched nature, beautiful scenery, high altitude, bird's eye view, panoramic view, landscape photography, scenic video, natural landscape, epic scenery, wild river, nature escape, exploration video, outdoor beauty, timeless beauty, relaxing background, nature walk, outdoor adventure, divine scenery, christian nature video, christian relaxation, inspirational scenery, peaceful prayer time, creation's majesty (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Aerial Forest Mountain
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Foaming, turquoise water rushes past a beautiful red rock formation in this upbeat nature countdown. It's perfect any time of year but especially suited to summer time and themes of living water, abundant life and baptism.
Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 10:10, Philippians 4:4
Tags: baptistm, red rocks, winding, relaxing, uplifting, peaceful, river of life, mountains, mountain, living water, abundant life, sun, beautiful, sunshine, inspirational, sunlight, outdoors, living waters, nature, calm, joyful, river, summer, water, beauty, fall (view more) (view less)
This countdown from our Creation Volume Three collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience.
Scripture: John 3:16
Tags: world, god, creation, outdoor
Genres: Uplifting
This countdown from our Christmas Volume Five collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience.
Tags: snow, holiday, snowflake, outdoor, christmas (view more) (view less)
Use this nature Countdown to engage your congregation before your Worship Experience begins.
Tags: outdoor, mountain, nature, god, jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
This countdown from our Wilderness collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience. Coordinates with our “Off The Grid” mini-movie.
Tags: camp, wilderness, trees, woods, outdoor, mountain (view more) (view less)
This countdown from our Bible Heroes collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience. Coordinates with our “Bible Heroes” Mini-Movie.
Tags: wilderness, bible, outdoor, hero, mountain, heroes (view more) (view less)
This countdown from our Nature Volume Two Pack collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience.
Tags: beach, creation, water, nature, outdoor, ocean (view more) (view less)
This creation countdown will prepare your congregation for worship.
Tags: outdoor, mountains, grass, god, creation, water, wilderness (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Waterfall aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
Tags: drone exploration, drone cinematography, mountain landscape, inspiring setting, awe-inspiring panorama, ethereal visuals, faith and nature, worship gathering, ambiance, remote, terrain, vistas, natural sanctuary, spiritual solace, grandiose landscape, mountain pilgrimage, sacred destination, heavenly escape, peaceful pilgrimage, religious pilgrimage, mountain worship, religious architecture, scenic views, heavenly landscape, majestic mountains, flying perspective, high-altitude footage, dramatic scenery, sacred place, worship space, peaceful surroundings, tranquil environment, pristine nature, holy site, architectural marvel, elevated perspective, prayerful ambiance, remote location, mountainous terrain, outdoor sanctuary, heavenly vistas, religious symbol, aerial view, serene atmosphere, church video, mountainous, footage, drone footage, natural beauty, sleek, timers, church, scenic, tranquil, spiritual retreat, views, high-altitude, pristine, site, architectural, elevated, countdown, opener, heavenly light, dramatic, timer, opening, marvel, five minute, colorful, surroundings, stopwatch, minute, serene, count down, countdowns, five minutes, 5 minute, sermon, perspective, aerial, drone, outdoor, motion background, place, modern, one, mountain, four, heavenly, religious, beautiful, video, environment, prayerful, churches, five, space, church building, inspiring, sermon, mountains, gathering, spiritual journey, church community, location, peaceful, clock, natural, church service, divine presence, flying, two, three, sacred, view, retreat, sanctuary, perspective, journey, nature, building, landscape, abstract, majestic, beauty, christian, beginning, church, worship, scenery, architecture, symbol, service, holy, spiritual (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Summer Landscape Aerial Motion Background
Tags: summer landscape, creator's handiwork, landscape beauty, ethereal, scenic beauty, worshipful, sunny, church, tranquil, footage, natural beauty, drone footage, aerial footage, timers, sleek, church video, worship space, worship gathering, christian worship, refreshing, inspiring, sermon, church community, three, two, vibrant, tranquility, peaceful, clock, divine, god's presence, serenity, video, prayerful, churches, five, sunshine, spirituality, one, reverence, four, grateful, beautiful, religious, countdowns, five minutes, breathtaking, serene, count down, minute, heaven on earth, sermon, 5 minute, inspirational, outdoor, motion background, countdown, opener, five minute, timer, opening, blue sky, worship service, colorful, stopwatch, church sermon, nature, sacred, calm, greenery, church, beginning, creation, christian, glory, beauty, majestic, worship, praise, spiritual, service (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Aerial Mountainous Landscape
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