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The soft glow of candlelight illuminates a table decorated for harvest celebration in this five minute Thanksgiving countdown. It coordinates with our Cornucopia Collection of motion backgrounds.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 103:1-4, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 95:1-5
Tags: thanksgiving, fall, autumn, gratitude, blessed, give thanks, thankful, grateful, fall colors (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A beautiful Easter five minute countdown for church services.
Scripture: 1 John 5:11, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 15:21, Philippians 3:10, Acts 4:33, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 8:34, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 6:14, Romans 6:9, Romans 8:34, Romans 6:8-11, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 6:8-11, Acts 3:15, John 3:16, Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:5-6 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
This artful countdown can be used for any type of service in which a 5-minute countdown is needed. It features an upbeat track with beautifully brushed motion graphics, creating a ‘moving painting’.
Tags: artistic, countdown
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Beauty
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Five Minute Countdown - Forest Bird's Eye View
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Five Minute Seasonal Countdown - Winter Sunset
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Five Minute Countdown - Cross on Beach
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Five minute countdown to open up a 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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Floral Spring Welcome Countdown is a lovely floral countdown full of gently-moving motion elements, an uplifting audio and a warm welcome. This is ideal for springtime, Mother's Day and women's ministry services.
Scripture: Matthew 6:28-29, Proverbs 31:10-31
Tags: floral, moms, feminine, spring, welcome, women, flowers, mother's day (view more) (view less)
Misty Welcome Countdown is ideal any time of year, and is similar to Cloud of Witnesses Countdown, without the verse. See also matching various matching motion loops for a complete service design.
Scripture: Isaiah 44:22
Tags: mist, storms, offenses, sins, fog, cloudy, witnesses, clouds, redemption, darkness, redeem, forgiveness (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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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A modern, relevant pack of media great for any Worship Experience or event at your church. This collection includes countdowns, motions, and graphics, which is everything you need to craft an incredible worship experience.
Tags: imagery, particles, volume, two, engaging, immersive, graphics, concepts, vivid (view more) (view less)
Enhance your church's Advent season with our comprehensive Advent Elements Pack. This collection offers customizable graphics and motion backgrounds to create a cohesive atmosphere of anticipation and hope across your services and online presence.
Tags: christmas, grace, world, light, salvation, god, advent, hope, grace (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Ignite your worship experience with this powerful 5-minute countdown video featuring a vivid, red fiery cross set against a dramatic backdrop. Perfect for setting the tone before your church service or special event, this timer creates a sense of anticipation and reverence as your congregation prepares their hearts for worship. Ideal for contemporary and traditional services alike.
Scripture: John 3:16, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:8, Luke 9:23, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, Colossians 2:14, Philippians 2:8, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Revelation 1:18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:6, Mark 8:34, Ephesians 2:13, John 12:32, Revelation 5:9, Isaiah 6:7, Hebrews 9:14 (view more) (view less)
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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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