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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)
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Five Minute Countdown - Three Crosses Starry Night
Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:17-18, Matthew 27:32-33, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 16:24, Colossians 1:20, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 19:30, Matthew 27:54, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 6:14, Ephesians 2:16, 1 John 4:10, Luke 23:46, Mark 15:39, John 8:12, Revelation 22:16, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 9:2, Genesis 1:14, Psalm 8:3-4, Job 9:9, Psalm 147:4, Isaiah 40:26 (view more) (view less)
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A 5 minute countdown looking into the depths of caves. The caves rotate to the beat of the music.
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Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
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Scripture: John 1:29-42
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Use this Easter countdown to introduce your next sermon on Easter.
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Scripture: John 20:19-23
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Five Minute Countdown Timer - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Five Minute Countdown - Summer Landscape Aerial Motion Background
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