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Five minute countdown to open up a church service.
Scripture: Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a Christmas church service.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12 (view more) (view less)
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"LO-FI" features high-energy, LED-inspired loops. For a matching service starter see "LO-FI Opener".
Tags: high energy, service starter, hillsong, young and free, y + f, intro, youth, background (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A great countdown for Memorial Day services or events.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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)
Tags: calming, soothing, coastal, foam, sea foam, green water, nature, peaceful, ocean, sea, waves (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Five Minute Countdown - Beautiful Drone Footage
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Five Minute Countdown - Beautiful Sunset
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Five Minute Countdown
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Five Minute Countdown - Snowy Winter Aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Over the Waters
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Five Minute Modern Aerial Countdown
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Five Minute Countdown - Cross Background
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Strokes of charcoal combine with dust, ashes and contemplative music making this countdown perfect for Ash Wednesday and Lent themes. Coordinating background loops also available.
Scripture: Job 42:6, Joel 2:12-13
Tags: countdown, lent, ash wednesday
Genres: Reflective
Vibrant colors and waving palm branches give this countdown a celebratory feel perfect for Palm Sunday services. Coordinating background loops are also available.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19
Tags: watercolors, colorful, palm branches, holy week, hosanna, palm sunday (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Five Minute Countdown - Sandy Aerial Background
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