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Good Friday is a time to reflect on the death and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross, as well as a time to look inward at our own sin which was atoned for on that day. Atonement Countdown will prepare hearts for your Good Friday services as well as any services throughout the year which have a focus on the Cross and the hope of salvation we now have.
Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, Isaiah 53:4, Romans 3:25, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 1:21, John 17:1-2, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 1:22, Revelation 5:12 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five minute countdown to open up a church service, reminding us of the sacrifice of 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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Use this fun game time Countdown to kick off your Kids Worship Experience or any other kids ministry event.
Tags: gamer, gamer countdown
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
All is merry and bright in this colorful, upbeat, five minute countdown featuring time lapsed artwork of a hand drawn Christmas wreath.
Tags: love, christmas, red, peace, festive, advent, hope, joy, joyful, wreath, happy, green, holly, chalk, merry, bright, artwork, colorful, countdown, berries, fir tree, spruce tree (view more) (view less)
Start your service with beauty and clarity using this 5-minute countdown motion background featuring a stunning sunset sky. Ideal for setting a peaceful and punctual tone before worship begins, this smooth loop provides a warm visual cue for your congregation to settle in and prepare their hearts.
Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 100:4, Isaiah 40:31, Lamentations 3:25, Matthew 18:20, Psalm 122:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 4:24, Psalm 19:1, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Colossians 3:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 95:6, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 5:19, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Psalm 63:1 (view more) (view less)
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Use this excellent media to capture the unique and beautiful diversity of all God's people, and to welcome those who may be checking out Church for the first time.
Tags: people, unique, unity and diversity, newcomer, come as you are, new to church, diversity, loving people (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
This countdown is a great way to see how many movie quotes your church knows from the all-time classic Christmas movies.
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Five minute countdown to open up a church service, ideal for the spring season.
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Nostalgic vibes give this five minute countdown a warm, cozy feel reminiscent of simpler times. A light jazz piano rendition of The First Noel adds to the ambiance.
Tags: advent, christmas, nostalgia, simplicity
Genres: Reflective
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)
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Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Traditional, Progressive
Five minute countdown to open up a church service.
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This 5 minute countdown is a beautiful visual to prepare for your worship time, featuring a bright and hopeful piano soundtrack with gorgeous colors and subtle rising stars.
Tags: colorful, countdown, stained-glass, stained glass
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Beautiful Fall colors and flowing movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your upcoming Thanksgiving services or your next time of worship.
Tags: countdown, loop, singing, autumn, motion, thanks, background, worship, thanksgiving, fall (view more) (view less)
Vibrant Fall colors and flowing movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your upcoming Thanksgiving services or your next time of worship.
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Vibrant Winter colors and flowing movement make this five minute countdown a great fit for your upcoming Christmas services or your next time of worship.
Tags: christmas, winter, motion, christmas eve, advent, worship, background, singing, loop, countdown (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
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