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Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, John 1:1, Joshua 1:8, Romans 15:4, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 40:8, Colossians 3:16, James 1:22, Proverbs 30:5, Revelation 1:3 (view more) (view less)
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Use this fun Youtube themed Countdown to kick off your Kids Worship Experience or any other kids ministry event.
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Genres: Humorous
Service Styles: Contemporary
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on suffering, or any other related topic.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on gratitude, or any other related topic.
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Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Becoming a Godly Man, or any other related topic.
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Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Beauty
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Five Minute Countdown - Cross on Beach
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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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Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Honoring Mom or any other related topic.
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Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on New Years or any other related topic.
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Use this video to emphasize and support your next sermon. Check out the other "Respite" resources from Sky Hymnal on SermonCentral.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28
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Transform your student ministry's discussion of love with Skip A Beat, an engaging series that explores how authentic love goes deeper than surface-level emotions and cultural definitions. Use this compelling countdown video before you help students understand the heart of true love - teaching them how Christ-centered relationships manifest through service, sacrifice, and genuine care for others.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13
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Use this fun game time Countdown to kick off your Kids Worship Experience or any other kids ministry event.
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