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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
This compelling countdown video features images of a fruit bowl with grapes gleaming in the light. Perfect to start your church service or lead into worship. Tens of thousands of churches rely on media from SermonCentral, go PRO and you can too for as low as $17 per month.
Scripture: John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23
Tags: harvest, thanksgiving, transformation, vine and branches, fruit of the spirit, god's provision, miracles of jesus, church purpose of, daily living, koinonia (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
A great five minute countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
Scripture: Isaiah 25:1, Exodus 23:25, Psalm 150:6, Acts 16:25, John 4:24, Psalm 103:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Habakkuk 3:17-18, Psalm 63:1, 1 Chronicles 29:11, Psalm 71:8, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Samuel 7:22, Psalm 68:4-5, Romans 11:36, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 42:11, Jeremiah 29:12, Romans 14:11, Psalm 105:1, Psalm 63:3-4, 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalm 143:6, Psalm 16:2, Psalm 66:17 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
This video reminds us of God’s amazing grace. Through Christ’s blood, we have forgiveness, and this is not something we have earned through our works. It’s only through His grace that we are saved.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 6:14, Numbers 6:25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: preach, lake, mountains, countdown, sermon, bless, heavens, congregation, illustration, valley, video, gracious, sufficient, church, count down, resource, five minute, timer, 5 minute, grace, pastor, sermon, law, sin, resurrection, nature, earth, blessing, church, glory, jesus, freedom, word of god, river, son of god, pastor, riches, perfect, sky, gift, truth, present, death, grace, messiah, christ, father, sacrifice, mercy, love (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Summertime Lake Beauty - Five Minute Countdown Video
Tags: landscape, calm, river, reverence, meditation, church, beach, beauty, creation, worship, summer, earth, nature, forest, tree, service, beginning, christian, water, spiritual, aerial, sermon, drone, inspirational, summertime, timer, worship service, forests, opener, opening, stopwatch, trees, church, visuals, video loop, scenic, peacefulness, natural beauty, rivers, sermon, countdown, lake, god's creation, churches, tranquility, clock, peaceful, relaxation, serenity, environment (view more) (view less)
Este video nos recuerda la asombrosa gracia de Dios. A través de la sangre de Cristo, tenemos el perdón, y esto no es algo que nos hayamos ganado a través de nuestras obras. Es solo a través de Su gracia que somos salvos.
Tags: pastor, iglesia, gracia, amor, pastor, 5 minute, timer, resurrección, mesías, jesús, reloj, presente, tierra, sermón, ilustración, padre, recurso, bendición, count down, río, vídeo, valle, lago, montañas, cielos, congregación, cinco minutos, contar, hijo de dios, misericordioso, ley, suficiente, riquezas, muerte, sacrificio, gloria, regalo, pecado, misericordia, libertad, cristo, naturaleza, verdad, predicar, cielo, countdown, palabra de dios, perfecto, bendecir (view more) (view less)
Esta ilustración en video del Salmo 121 nos recuerda que debemos buscar al SEÑOR, el Creador del cielo y la tierra para nuestra ayuda. No se dormirá ni dejará que resbale nuestro pie. Él nos cuida y es nuestra sombra a nuestra diestra, protegiéndonos del daño y cuidando nuestra vida tanto ahora como para siempre.
Tags: rey, protector, video, cielo, cristo, naturaleza, sol, ayuda, countdown, sombra, cuidar, eternidad, jesús, amoroso, niños, belleza, señor, amable, motion background, protección, creación, timer, salvador, creador, colinas, montañas, sueño, para siempre, seguro, daño, calma, velar, vigilante, pacífico, salmo de david, ayudante, count down, texto, luna, salvar, fondo, río, salmos, salmo, tierra, movimiento, ilustración, david, iglesia, tranquilidad, paz, dios (view more) (view less)
This dedication to veterans asks the question how we can thank veterans who have given so much for us. We may never completely understand what they’ve gone through, but we are grateful. This video illustration is a token of gratitude, and a promise to remember their sacrifices.
Scripture: Romans 13:7, Ephesians 6:11, Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 11:32, John 15:13, Ezra 8:22, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 29:11, Isaiah 15:4, Philippians 4:13 (view more) (view less)
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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, religious holiday, christian celebration, religious event, salvation, welcome, winter, tree, dark, christmas eve, worship, advent, background, camel, church, savior, john, matthew, luke, bethlehem, jesus, magi, joseph, jesus christ, birth, abstract, wise men, march, purple, walk, preaching, shepherd, motion, father, christ, love, service, faith, nativity, emmanuel, mary, december, christmas, in person, 5, preaching, christmas worship, christmas carols, resource, count down, starts, zechariah 9:9, matthew 2:10-12, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, characters, church, isaiah 7:14, blizzard, christian traditions, christmas sermon, snowing, five minute, mark, trees, christmas traditions, mini movie, opener, christmas service, sermon, minutes, mother, christmas message, 5 minute, timer, blue, online, joy to the world, time, church community, preach, sermon, shepherds, christmas hope, christmas joy, mother, jesus' birth, animation, countdown, congregation, illustration, video, white, open, audience, churches, snow, christian faith, five, silhouette, birth of jesus, mary and joseph, christmas story, clock, bethlehem star, navidad, 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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Encouragement Countdown features Isaiah 41:10, which exhorts us not fear and not be dismayed because it is God who strengthens and upholds us through difficult times. It's a great way to welcome everyone to your service while counting down until the start of your worship time.
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10
Tags: strenth, dismayed, uphold, fear, encouragement (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
'Glorious Love - Valentine's Day Countdown' features one of the most inspiring verses in the Bible regarding the love that the Father has lavished on humankind! It's the perfect pre-service timer during this season in which our culture focuses on love, and reminds us to turn our hearts to our Father and Maker. The verse is taken from the Tree of Life Version, a new Bible translation produced by Messianic Jewish and Christian scholars.
Scripture: 1 John 3:1
Tags: love, the father's love, valentine's day
This countdown video of 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us what Christian love looks like. It’s patient, kind, doesn’t envy or boast, doesn’t dishonor others. It’s not self-seeking or easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. It doesn’t delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
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A beautiful five minute countdown reminding us of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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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We are the clay, and He is the potter. This video illustration reminds us that we need to be formed by God, and to conform to His will. He has a perfect design for us, and we must not seek our own will, but rather to accomplish His purpose for us, which is perfect.
Scripture: Isaiah 64:8
Tags: will of god, practical, potter, perfection, follow, purpose, strength, sovereignty, pastor, perfect, clay, creator, simple, sovereign, holy spirit, jesus, creation, church, savior, soul, god, design, father, lord, christ, kids, minds, forming, bible verse, sermon, pastor, 5 minute, timer, small group, teens, designer, count down, fiver minute, church, formation, complex, clock, verse, form, pottery, video, potential, illustration, congregation, useful, beautiful, countdown, hearts, sermon, purposeful, adults (view more) (view less)
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