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Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on A Greater Reality, Matthew 11:2-11 or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11
Tags: john the baptist, reality, jesus
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on The Courageous King, Matthew 21:1-11 or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Tags: king, god, jesus, matthew, courage (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Clinging To Jesus, John 9:1-41, or any other related topic.
Scripture: John 9:1-41
Tags: god, jesus, faith
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Born Anew, John 3:1-17, or any other related topic.
Scripture: John 3:1-17
Tags: reborn, john, jesus, god
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on He Is The Way, Matthew 17:1-9, or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9
Tags: god, the way
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Keep The Way, Matthew 5:21-37, or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37
Tags: the way, god, jesus
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Light The Way, Matthew 5:13-20, or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20
Tags: jesus, matthew, god, the way, the light (view more) (view less)
Use this 5-minute countdown timer to introduce your next sermon on Preparing the Way, Matthew 3:1-12, or any other related topic.
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
Tags: the way, jesus, discipleship
A 5 minute countdown featuring bible verses about the holiday of Thanksgiving.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 95:2, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 107:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Psalm 118:1, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 136:26, Romans 14:6, Jonah 2:9, Hebrews 13:15, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9, James 1:17, Nehemiah 12:8, Psalm 103:2, Revelation 7:12, Psalm 50:14, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 30:19, 1 Chronicles 29:13, 1 Timothy 2:1, Psalm 7:17, Psalm 116:17, Psalm 63:3, Psalm 136:3, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 66:20, Psalm 56:12, Luke 17:15, Leviticus 22:29, Romans 1:21, Matthew 15:36, Psalm 34:1, Luke 2:38, Luke 22:17, 2 Corinthians 1:11, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 75:1, Psalm 28:7, Romans 7:25, Psalm 140:13, Psalm 26:7, Psalm 92:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: family time, biblical wisdom, harvest festival, church, thanksgiving prayer, fellowship, bible, christian traditions, biblical truths, biblical teachings, unity, biblical quotes, festive season, graceful living, grace from above, grateful hearts, blessings galore, time together, reverent moments, thankful hearts, festive meal, thanksgiving dinner, festive gathering, gratitude practice, religious holiday, biblical passages, counting blessings, festive feast, family tradition, giving thanks together, grateful souls, abundance of love, worshipful time, generous hearts, historical significance, sacred day, holy remembrance, thanksgiving table, biblical insights, prayerful moments, spiritual heritage, worshipful, festivities, festivity, gratefulness, bountiful, christian faith, blessing others, heartfelt, christian values, blessings, holy day, holiday, religious observance, praying, christian heritage, gathering, pilgrims, abundance, biblical, remembrance, religious, pilgrimage, feast, kindness, reverence, history, rejoice, abundant life, reverent, turkey, dinner, historical, serenity, grace of god, abundant, family gathering, thanksgiving celebration, inspirational, verses, grace, giving back, scripture reading, spiritual connection, worship service, community, countdown, graceful, giving thanks, communion, church, community, christian, fellowship, god, family, season, celebration, festive, praise, worship, joy, bounty, giving, food, blessing, autumn, prayer, generosity, devotion, gratitude, thankfulness, unity, november, appreciation, reflection, sacred, tradition, thanks, love, scripture, holy, grace, spiritual, harvest, thanksgiving, faith, bible (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Ocean Waves Aerial
Tags: meditation background, ocean breeze, nature's beauty, nature worship, creation worship, god's beauty, religious background, ocean view, waves crashing, video background, church, aerial footage, ocean waves, seaside, coastal, shoreline, calm, sacred, reflection, nature, prayer, heaven, scenery, holy spirit, praise, worship, church, creation, beach, water, christian, majestic, grace, holy, spiritual, faith, motion background, worship background, inspirational, grace, five minutes, serene, count down, timer, worship service, countdown, serenity, god's presence, divine, meditation, sea, peaceful, church service, uplifting, god's creation, christian faith, tranquility, blessings (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Background Video: Nature & Woods
Tags: trees swaying, bible verse background, nature worship background, christian media, church visuals, christian background, worship visuals, nature footage, creation praise, nature worship, woodlands, nature beauty, spiritual peace, relaxing, soothing, calming, countdown video, church, scenic, tranquil, church background, trees, worship service, five minute, countdown, background loop, sunday service, count down, grace, inspirational, motion background, outdoor, woods, tranquility, stillness, contemplation, peaceful, natural, devotional, quiet time, serenity, heavenly, environmental, meditation, spiritual, grace, faith, nature, forest, greenery, reflection, sacred, church, creation, majestic, worship, praise (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Bible Scripture Background
Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 27:1, John 3:16, Romans 8:28, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 28:19, Philippians 4:13, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 5:16, Psalm 46:10, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 5:7, James 1:2-3, John 14:6, Acts 1:8, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 53:5, Luke 1:37, 2 Chronicles 7:14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: open bible, church, bible, christian worship, religious background, bible imagery, religious imagery, bible in church, bible motion background, sacred text, christian background, holy book, old testament, bible, new testament, faith, spiritual, scripture, prayer, preaching, sacred, christianity, word of god, devotion, bible study, gospel, worship, praise, ministry, church, count down, bible study, ministry, preaching, gospel, church media, motion background, worship background, sermon, scripture reading, timer, holy scripture, religious service, five minute, countdown, bible verses, spiritual worship, biblical, divine, bible study, church service, faith in god, sermon (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Countdowns are great to welcome your congregation into Worship. This Countdown is designed to be used with our Defining The Relationship Series in a Box or any other series that you might be in.
Scripture: John 3:16
Tags: relationship, people, love, valentine, marriage, jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Countdowns are great to welcome your congregation into Worship. This Countdown is designed to be used with our A Mother's Hand Series In A Box or any other series that you might be in.
Tags: mother, mother, grace, god, jesus, mother's day, parenting, grace, love (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
A 5 minute countdown featuring trivia questions about various animals. Test your knowledge on animals such as whales, ravens, elephants, goats, and many other animals.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:10, Matthew 6:26, Job 35:11, Genesis 1:21, Genesis 1:30, Luke 12:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: platypus, rabbit, mammals, penguins, youth, goat, trivia, animals, game, cat, horse, farm, quiz, pig, dog (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting, Reflective
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