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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
Time Change Fall Countdown is filled with ideas for anyone who arrives too early to church the Sunday of the time change. Although our smart devices now make the change for us, there may still be some old-schoolers who rely on their analog clocks! This countdown serves as a great reminder a week before the change as well, and includes humorous ideas as well as some great ideas on prayer, bible study and volunteering in church. Have fun with this!
Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Proverbs 27:1, Psalm 31:15, Psalm 90:12, Mark 13:32-33 (view more) (view less)
Tags: prayer, joy, intercession, faithfulness, goodness, kindness, peace, love, colorful, time change, leaves, time, forbearance, memorization, bible reading, standard time, fall time change, fall behind, volunteer work, gentleness and self-control, love (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
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
Praying Hands and Open Bible - Five Minute Countdown
Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Matthew 6:6, Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 29:12, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 21:22, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 66:17, Hebrews 4:16, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 5:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 4:1, Proverbs 15:29, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 7:7, John 15:7, Psalm 145:19, 1 John 3:22, Psalm 18:6, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Psalm 55:17, Isaiah 65:24 (view more) (view less)
Tags: bible reflection, religious motion, devotional time, worship media, spiritual background, scripture, grace, faith, holy, spiritual, christian, worship, holy spirit, jesus, church, belief, god, peace, bible study, devotion, meditation, reverence, reflection, sacred, christianity, hope, prayer, bible verses, church media, worship background, grace, inspirational, prayer time, motion graphics, church background, open bible, church video, bible study, church, divine, religious, serenity, quiet time, christian faith, church service, spiritual growth, praying hands, tranquility, contemplation, holy bible, church worship, blessings, spiritual journey, bible study (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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)
Tags: ohn 3:16, nativity scene, christmas reflection, christmas prayers, church choir, church congregation, christian celebration, religious event, religious holiday, welcome, salvation, winter, tree, dark, christmas eve, worship, advent, camel, background, church, savior, matthew, luke, john, bethlehem, jesus, magi, congregation, joseph, jesus christ, birth, abstract, wise men, march, purple, walk, shepherd, preaching, motion, father, christ, love, service, faith, mary, nativity, emmanuel, december, christmas, resource, count down, church, preaching, 5, in person, starts, zechariah 9:9, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, isaiah 7:14, blizzard, characters, christian traditions, matthew 2:10-12, christmas worship, christmas carols, minutes, mother, sermon, christmas message, 5 minute, timer, christmas sermon, snowing, five minute, mini movie, mark, trees, christmas traditions, christmas service, christmas joy, christmas hope, blue, joy to the world, online, time, church community, preach, sermon, shepherds, jesus' birth, mother, animation, opener, countdown, audience, illustration, video, white, open, snow, churches, silhouette, christian faith, birth of jesus, five, clock, mary and joseph, navidad, christmas story, bethlehem star, church service, gospel message (view more) (view less)
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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This countdown is from the Beamer Films "Cloudy Night" collection, and is perfect to start and add a creative edge to your service.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 13:4-13
Tags: honor mothers, celebrate moms, valentine's day, love as jesus, love chapter, prayer hardship, fear and worry, fruit of the spirit, unconditional love, fan or follower, labor day, koinonia, christian love, sanctity of life, heart, marriage, apologetics, godly women, parenting, success, abortion, suffering, workplace, conscience (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Scripture: 1 John 5:14, 1 John 5:15, 1 John 5:16, 1 Chronicles 16:11, 2 Chronicles 6:21, Ephesians 1:18, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ephesians 6:18, Jeremiah 29:12, Job 22:27, John 17:15, James 5:13, Mark 11:24, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 6:7, Matthew 26:41, Proverbs 15:8, Psalm 17:6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: welcome, background, church, abstract, preaching, prayer, motion, congregation, pray, service, countdown, animation, opener, sermon, preach, time, online, praying, audience, illustration, video, open, clock, five, churches, five minute, minutes, sermon, 5 minute, timer, resource, count down, 5, preaching, church, in person (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Tags: in person, church, preaching, 5, count down, resource, timer, 5 minute, sermon, minutes, five minute, churches, five, clock, open, video, illustration, audience, praying, online, time, preach, sermon, opener, animation, countdown, service, pray, congregation, motion, prayer, preaching, abstract, church, background, welcome (view more) (view less)
Presidents Day Trivia Countdown is a delightful look at some of the great wit expressed by our Presidents over the course of our nation's history. Your congregation might be surprised to discover which President actually made these famous remarks. It ends with Paul's exhortation in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 to hold all of our leaders up in prayer.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Tags: flag, patriotic, united states history, george w. bush, bill clinton, herbert hoover, harry truman, teddy roosevelt, jimmy carter, john f. kennedy, trivia, presidents day, george washington, ronald reagan, abraham lincoln, andrew jackson (view more) (view less)
Names of God Countdown presents some of the remarkable names of God found in Scripture. In His final prayer for the disciples before Calvary, Jesus says in John 17:26, "I have made Your name known to them, and I will make it known so that the love You have for me will be in them and I will be in them.” God's Spirit leads us into an ever fuller knowledge of Christ as we delve into His amazing nature as described in His many names.
Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 17:26, Isaiah 40:10, Exodus 3:14, Matthew 27:46, 1 Kings 22:19, Psalm 82:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: el olam, el roi, jehovah jirah, el qanna, yahweh sabaoth, abir, yahweh rapha, qedosh yisrael, el chuwl, el deah, yahweh melek, attiyq youm, yahweh shammah, yahweh shaphat, yahweh shalom, yahweh rohi, elohay marom, el sali, el yeshuati, yahweh tz'vaot, el chanun, elohay selichot, ma'on, el emeth, el rachum, elohim, names of god, yahweh, adonai, el elyon, abba, el shaddai, logos, immanuel (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Sunset
Tags: five minute countdown, relaxing, god’screation, sunsetocean, sunsetwaves, worshipmedia, tranquility, stillness, peaceful, atmosphere, ocean, divine, devotional, video, countdown, horizon, grace, waves, evening, serene, count down, church, five minutes, count down video, shoreline, coastal, calming, countdown video, nature, church, beauty, worship, background, reflection, motion, prayer, inspiration, sunset, beach, water, christian, spiritual, faith, grace (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Sunset over Water
Tags: meditation, inspiration, devotion, quiet, sunset, renewal, hope, calm, sky, reflection, creation, beauty, worship, praise, scenery, heaven, nature, grace, faith, water, spiritual, clouds, evening, twilight, grace, horizon, serene, golden hour, lake, praise and worship, stillness, tranquility, peaceful, majesty, awe, divine, warm tones, sunset glow, sunset worship, peaceful moment, sunset prayer, nature worship, god’s creation (view more) (view less)
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: unity, festive meal, thanksgiving dinner, festive gathering, gratitude practice, religious holiday, biblical quotes, festive season, graceful living, grace from above, grateful hearts, blessings galore, time together, reverent moments, thankful hearts, 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, biblical passages, prayerful moments, spiritual heritage, festivities, bountiful, christian faith, blessing others, gratefulness, reverent, turkey, dinner, historical, serenity, grace of god, abundant, remembrance, biblical, religious, pilgrimage, abundance, countdown, praying, holiday, religious observance, gathering, christian heritage, pilgrims, heartfelt, christian values, holy day, blessings, church, harvest festival, family time, biblical wisdom, thanksgiving prayer, bible, fellowship, christian traditions, biblical teachings, biblical truths, worshipful, festivity, worship service, spiritual connection, scripture reading, graceful, giving thanks, community, giving back, inspirational, verses, thanksgiving celebration, grace, family gathering, communion, church, praise, worship, blessing, food, giving, family, season, festive, celebration, god, joy, bounty, prayer, autumn, sacred, tradition, thanks, appreciation, reflection, history, feast, kindness, reverence, rejoice, abundant life, devotion, generosity, gratitude, thankfulness, unity, november, love, holy, spiritual, thanksgiving, christian, harvest, community, fellowship, scripture, grace, faith, bible (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Welcome Motion Background - Green Forest
Tags: wooded area, forest canopy, heavenly forest, woodland scenery, divine beauty, sacred atmosphere, god's artistry, motion background, inspirational, reflective, spiritual connection, worship service, colorful, trees, animated, contemplative, graceful, canopy, church sermon, serene, church, breathtaking, seamless loop, tranquil, woodland, looping video, ethereal, worshipful, scenic beauty, worship space, worship gathering, church video, creator's handiwork, calming, aerial footage, natural beauty, drone footage, faith-based, high definition, public domain, hd, 1080p, widescreen, aspect ratio, creative commons, royalty-free, copyright-free, christian worship, vibrant, lively, peaceful, uplifting, tranquility, divine, motivational, god's glory, religious, hopeful, prayerful, video, serenity, god's presence, spiritual renewal, god's majesty, church community, inspiring, forest, nature, worship, church, beauty, creation, prayer, sacred, joyful, greenery, reflection, positive, dynamic, reverence, meditation, faith, christian, spiritual (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up an autumn church service.
Scripture: Jonah 2:9, Leviticus 22:29, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 50:23, 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 (view more) (view less)
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