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A great five minute Christmas countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other Christmas event as well.
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 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, fall, christmas, faith, emmanuel, nativity, december, salvation, advent, worship, christmas eve, background, church, savior, bethlehem, wise men, abstract, preaching, motion, animation, opener, mini movie, falling, countdown, christmas traditions, christmas service, timer, flakes, five minute, christmas sermon, snowflakes, christmas worship, christmas carols, resource, count down, in person, 5, preaching, minutes, sermon, christmas message, 5 minute, church service, bethlehem star, christmas story, mary and joseph, birth of jesus, christian faith, time, gospel message, joy to the world, online, church community, preach, christmas joy, christmas hope, sermon, jesus' birth, jesus christ, illustration, five, snow, video, open, green, church, christian traditions, christmas reflection, christmas prayers, nativity scene, christian celebration, church congregation, church choir, religious holiday, religious event (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Scripture: 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, 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 (view more) (view less)
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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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Celebrate Labor Day Trivia Countdown asks questions that make the subject of labor in scripture relevant to our American holiday by celebrating all those who work behind the scenes to make our lives in this great nation possible.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Genesis 2:3, Isaiah 26:3, James 5:4, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 90:17, Psalm 127:2, Hebrews 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Hebrews 6:10, John 6:27 (view more) (view less)
Tags: bosses, work, america, service, labor, labor day, workers, holiday, rest, toil, employers, employees (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Celebrate America - Countdown features a montage of some of the most iconic American scenes, and is ideal for any patriotic holidays. It comes with a patriotic audio track which can be replaced by your own worship set, depending on your pre-service needs.
Scripture: Psalm 22:28
Tags: america, fourth of july, patriotic, celebrate, plains, 5 minute countdown, july 4th, 4th of july, liberty bell, statue of liberty, mountains, fireworks, independence day, redwoods, brooklyn bridge, duluth lift bridge, mt. rushmore, bison, national parks, america the beautiful, america's birthday, red white and blue (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Winter Countdown Video
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The Wise - Countdown is a visual portrayal of the miraculous journey of the Magi who had recognized the Star of the East as a sign of their Messiah's birth and the entrance into our world of the promised King. A lovely acoustic guitar solo of 'We Three Kings' serenely accompanies the scene.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Revelation 19:16, Isaiah 9:6
Tags: star of the east, christmas, nativity, messiah, christmas eve, christmas carol, three kings, magi (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Vintage Christmas Countdown combines nostalgic design accents with an inspirational acoustic rendition of 'What Child Is This.' This classically beautiful holiday scene wouldn't be complete without some falling snowflakes, making it perfect for the days around Christmas and Christmas Eve.
Scripture: Luke 2:20, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:1-14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2, Numbers 24:17, Jeremiah 23:5-6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: pine boughs, what child is this, christmas card, christmas, advent, christmas eve, holidays, greensleeves, holiday, garland, snowflakes (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
A great five minute countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
Scripture: 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, 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 (view more) (view less)
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Happy New Year - World Landmarks Countdown captures a spectacular, global celebration of the New Year as it arrives across the globe. Dazzling fireworks and the traditional “Auld Lang Syne," add the finishing touch to these 25 different scenes of celebration as you prepare for the service to begin.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Tags: auld lang syne, sydney, arctic, alaska, seattle, london, new york, fireworks, new year, grand canyon, times square, new years eve, new, holidays, celebration, rome (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Living Waters Scripture Countdown declares the truth of God's Word concerning the Water of Life which Jesus offers to all who receive Him. Eleven passages are featured in this tranquil, other-worldly scene which features waterfalls, fruit trees, and a serene lake.
Scripture: Genesis 2:10, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 43:1-2, Isaiah 40:12, Isaiah 12:2-3, Isaiah 44:3, Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 46:4, John 7:37-38, Revelation 22:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: river, garden, water, waterfall, lake, throne of god, tree of life, living water, garden of eden (view more) (view less)
Be Still Countdown reminds us that when we are tempted by circumstances beyond our control, our God is in perfect control and we can find rest in Him. It features Psalm 46:10 over a wintry mountain scene which is accompanied by a gentle acoustic guitar track.
Scripture: Psalm 46:10
Tags: stillness, be still, meditation, faith, strength, quiet, encouragement, comfort (view more) (view less)
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)
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Jehovah Jireh Scripture Countdown features biblical promises related to God's comfort and protection during times of trouble and struggle. The serene Autumn scenes and background track create the perfect backdrop for this countdown. This is a great way for people to prepare their hearts and minds for the time of worship that is about to begin.
Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Psalm 23:2-3, Isaiah 43:2, Habakkuk 3:19, Psalm 119:50, Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 49:13, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 73:26, Genesis 22:14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: heights, my portion, overwhelm, solace, fear, protection, comfort, compassion, courage, restoration, strength, joy, struggle, mountains, trouble, promises, trials, deep water, deer, jehovah jireh, forsake, names of god, tribulation, affliction, discouragement, rejoice, quiet waters (view more) (view less)
God Is My Strength Countdown displays the encouraging promises of our God in His never-failing love for His people. These verses remind us of what is truly important in our lives and encourage us to place our faith in God alone. Breathtaking scenes of winter beauty are the backdrop for Scripture's comforting verses.
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 34:19, James 5:11, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1-2, Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:18, Psalm 71:20, Nehemiah 8:10 (view more) (view less)
Tags: anxiety, broken-hearted, pain, faith, pain, hope, suffering, tragedy, encouragement, restoration, strength, anxiety, job, compassion, downcast, burdened, deliverance, loss, struggles, disaster, weary, promises, trials, storms (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional
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