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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
A beautiful five minute countdown for Palm Sunday.
Scripture: John 12:13, John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9, Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:9-19 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a Christmas church service.
Scripture: John 3:16, 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 (view more) (view less)
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Five Minute Countdown - Sunrise over Field
Tags: prelude, video intro, ticking, visual timer, countdown sequence, smooth animation, warm tones, nature, growth, grass, sunrise, morning, beauty, background, landscape, calm, field, sky, transition, pastoral, peaceful, tranquility, clock, farm, anticipation, serenity, time, freshness, dawn, bright, precise, engaging, countdown, animation, clean design, suspense, event, waiting, clouds, loop, sunlight, outdoors, timer, horizon, numeric, motion background, 5:00, rural, scenic, motion graphics, golden hour, countryside, countdown video, digital clock, minimalist, cinematic, atmospheric, hd, countdown timer, five minutes (view more) (view less)
This 5 minute countdown is a beautiful, mountain-themed visual journey across peaks and valleys, and features Bible verses taken from the books of Isaiah, Psalms, Micah, Nahum, Amos and Mark. This countdown will encourage reflection on the majesty of God in preparation for your worship time.
Scripture: Psalm 90:2, Isaiah 54:10, Micah 1:4, Psalm 95:4, Nahum 1:5, Amos 4:13, Mark 11:23, Isaiah 2:2, Isaiah 64:1, Isaiah 52:7, Psalm 121:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: mountains, scripture meditation
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
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: creation, noah, water, baptism, moses strikes the rock, river of life, jordan river (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Bible History
Based upon the joyful and uplifting praise of Psalm 113, Psalm of Praise Countdown will lift the hearts and spirits of your congregation as autumn sets in. Scripture countdowns are a great way to put the Word of God front and center as you prepare for your worship time!
Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9
Tags: poor, exalt, needy, childless, praise, worship (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
TRUST - Scripture Countdown is a serene meditation on just a few of the many bible passages exhorting us to trust in our Lord. This is a great way to encourage everyone to leave the cares of everyday life at the door and begin to focus on God as you prepare for your time of worship.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 9:10, Psalm 125:1, 2 Corinthians 1:9-10, Nahum 1:7, Isaiah 50:10, Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 56:10-11, Psalm 37:3-4, Romans 15:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: trouble, fear of god, stronghold, raised from the dead, trust, peace, direction, joy, deliverance, mount zion, faith, fear (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
God’s grace is always with us. It is always for us. When we need it most it sustains us. In times of doubt, it steadies us. God’s grace refines us and reveals who we really are. Though the fires come God is there with us.Â
Tags: under, grace, fire, refine, god, reveal, grace (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Vibrant Autumn Countdown depicts the beauty of God's creation and the splendor of His unfathomable wisdom; it is set to Ecclesiastes 3:11: "He makes all things beautiful in His time..." A warm, festive soundtrack accompanies brightly colored leaves and a rich array of moving colors.
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11
Tags: colorful, beautiful, vibrant, leaves, autumn, eternity, fall (view more) (view less)
Celebrate! Countdown is a great way to lead into your time of praise and worship, and features an upbeat audio track, modern visuals and the call to worship in Psalm 95:2. It's a great invitation to everyone coming through your doors to prepare to celebrate and praise God together!
Scripture: Psalm 95:2
Tags: thanksgiving, sing, joyful, celebrate, worship, praise, music, songs, instruments, call to worship (view more) (view less)
Sonoran Desert Countdown features the sights and impressions of a late summer day in the hot desert of the American west. Psalm 113:3 is the featured verse and reminds us that the name of the Lord is to be praised everywhere that the sun rises and sets. This is a great lead-in to your time of praise and worship.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3
Tags: heat, desert, summer, hot, sonoran, american west, cactus (view more) (view less)
Have You Not Heard - Scripture Countdown is a dramatic portrayal of Isaiah 40:28-31, one of God's most beautiful reassurances to all His people who feel that the battle will overwhelm and destroy them. This is a great way to get hope-filled scripture into hearts and minds in this dark time of the year.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
Tags: weak, strength, creator, renewal, hope, power, youth, eagles, everlasting god, faint, stumble, weary, promises (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
The central message of our faith is that of the Cross. Take Up Your Cross - Scripture Countdown provides an opportunity for reflection as we prepare our hearts for worship. This is ideal for Ash Wednesday, the entire season of Lent, Resurrection Week services, prayer and worship services as well as any time throughout the year.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Luke 14:27, Philippians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 10:38, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 45:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: death, grace, faith, evangelism, sin, carry your cross, raised, evangelism, grace, the gospel, the cross, slaves to sin, old self, disciple, crucified (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Joy in the Morning Scripture Countdown is a beautiful depiction of the struggles and hopes which King David proclaims in Psalm 30. Colorful, dancing bokeh effects are accompanied by an ethnic-sounding audio track which carries us back to King David's time. This is a wonderful Psalm to use as a countdown to any type of service.
Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12
Tags: rejoicing, king david, scripture countdown, wailing into dancing, psalm, joy, praise (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Prayer and Scripture
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:9-13, James 5:16, Psalm 145:18, Mark 11:24, Romans 12:12, 1 John 5:14, Jeremiah 29:12, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 21:22, John 15:7, Colossians 4:2, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Timothy 2:1, Luke 11:9, Psalm 66:17-20, James 4:8, Matthew 7:7, Psalm 5:3, Ephesians 6:18, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, 1 Peter 3:12, Proverbs 15:29, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 17:6, 1 Kings 8:28, Psalm 55:17, 1 John 3:22 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
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