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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
Five Minute Background Video: Nature & Woods
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Joy in the Morning Scripture Countdown is a beautiful depiction of the struggles and hopes which King David proclaims in Psalm 30. Colorful, dancing bokeh effects are accompanied by an ethnic-sounding audio track which carries us back to King David's time. This is a wonderful Psalm to use as a countdown to any type of service.
Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12
Tags: rejoicing, king david, scripture countdown, wailing into dancing, psalm, praise, joy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Five Minute Countdown - Waterfall aerial
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Five Minute Countdown - Water on the Beach at Sunset
Tags: reflection, sunset, calm, one, sea, nature, worship, beach, church, service, beginning, water, christian, spiritual, countdown, opener, god's majesty, sermon, spiritual renewal, beautiful, four, churches, video, serenity, three, two, divine presence, peaceful, five, ocean, clock, tranquility, god's creation, 5 minute, horizon, sermon, quiet moments, minute, reflective, worship experience, inspirational, motion background, stopwatch, graceful, waves, spiritual connection, five minute, evening, timer, opening, countdowns, count down, church, five minutes, timers, footage, sleek, natural beauty, meditative, shoreline, church video, coastal beauty, creator's handiwork, worshipful, golden hour, creation's glory, beauty of creation, renewed hope, sacred moments, inspirational landscapes, soulful, beauty in nature, spiritual serenity, coastal scenery, peaceful waves, reflections of god, pristine beauty, ocean majesty, scenic grace, reflection of heaven, reflection of faith, spiritual tranquility (view more) (view less)
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. " Luke 2:14 The good news of Jesus' birth, sung to shepherds by a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, is on display in this joyful 5 minute countdown as you prepare for your Christmas Eve and Christmas services.
Scripture: Luke 2:14
Tags: goodwill, holiday, christmas eve, glory, peace, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Featuring gorgeous swirls of color against a backdrop of a starry night, this is an upbeat and modern five-minute countdown designed to let people know when your service or event will begin. This countdown also features a beautiful and heart warming version of "The First Noel". Perfect for Christmas Eve services or any time during the Christmas season.
Tags: christmas, bethlehem, advent, christmas eve, holidays, birth of jesus (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Put out the welcome mat with this creative, upbeat countdown! Driving, music and colorful, time lapsed artwork are sure to draw people to their seats with hearts ready to worship. It's a great way to welcome people back to church every week. A shorter edit is also included without a countdown for transitions or as an opener.
Tags: welcome, countdown
Praise - Scripture Countdown is an engaging and joyful call to worship, and features bible verses which encourage us to prepare our hearts and minds for worship. This is a great lead-in to your worship time and suitable for any services throughout the year. This is similar to 'Lift Up Your Hands - Scripture Countdown', but with a slightly different design.
Scripture: Psalm 134:2, Psalm 141:2, Psalm 63:4, Psalm 28:2, Nehemiah 8:6, Lamentations 3:40-41, Ezra 9:5, Psalm 119:48, Psalm 143:6, Luke 24:50, 1 Kings 8:22, 1 Timothy 2:8, Habakkuk 3:10, Psalm 98:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: worship, praise, call to worship, scripture countdown
True Freedom July 4th Trivia Countdown is a celebratory look at what scripture tells us about true freedom. These verses are filled with profoundly important wisdom for our present day culture. Countdowns can be a great way to prepare for a time of worship, and can keep your school-aged children engaged as well!
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:2, 1 Peter 2:16, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 4:26, Galatians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 9:19, Romans 6:18, Ephesians 3:12, John 8:36, Psalm 119:45 (view more) (view less)
Tags: freedom, free, patriotic, fourth of july, slave, re white and blue, july 4th, free, independence day, fireworks, 4th of july (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Emerald Forest Countdown is great for welcoming everyone to your service during all your summer services. The shadows and greens will immerse everyone into the depths of a dark forest for some pre-service meditative forest bathing! (The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the simple and therapeutic act of spending time in a forest.)
Scripture: Micah 7:14, Psalm 29:9
Tags: welcome, forest, emerald, shadows, green, forest bathing (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Sanctity of Life Scripture Countdown celebrates God's amazing workings in the creation of mankind. God's Word declares His love for us from long before we were conceived. This thought provoking countdown is perfect for Sanctity of Life services, baby dedications, or any other services based upon this theme.
Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 49:1, Matthew 18:2-3, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Psalm 139:15, Psalm 139:13 (view more) (view less)
Tags: sanctity of life, babies, pro life, baby dedication, children (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Aerial Mountainous Landscape
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Light of Life Countdown is a reverent meditation on the words Jesus which He spoke to His disciples in John 8:12. Colorful geometric cross-sections of an autumn scene contrast the subtle black and white to create a sense of dimensions in time. This is ideal in the autumn as daylight grows less and less and our souls long for the true light of the world.
Scripture: John 8:12
Tags: dusk, light of the world, leaves, light, autumn, darkness, fall (view more) (view less)
15 minute Geo Burst Countdown is an all-purpose 15 minute countdown featuring a star field under bursting circles and rectangular shapes. This is ideal when you need a little more time to count down before your service or event. It features perpetually bursting shapes, an uplifting audio track and a welcome message.
Scripture: Daniel 12:3, Deuteronomy 4:19, Isaiah 40:26
Tags: general use, 15 minutes, starbursts, bursts, all purpose, star field, geometric, meteors, shapes, stars, circles, countdown, heavens, welcome, galaxy (view more) (view less)
Genres: Humorous, Uplifting
As God's people, we have both the privilege and the duty to carry the Good News to every corner of the globe, starting in our own backyard. May this Missions-focused resource serve to encourage and remind each of us of the Great Commission given to us by our Lord, and embolden us to say 'yes' to the amazing invitation of joining God in the redemption of the world.
Tags: evangelism, gospel, missions, outreach, missionary work, great commission, all nations, world missions (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective