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Five Minute Countdown - Ocean Waves Aerial
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Bible Scripture Background
Scripture: Exodus 14:14, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 27:1, John 3:16, Romans 8:28, Psalm 23:1, Matthew 28:19, Philippians 4:13, Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:8, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 5:16, Psalm 46:10, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 5:7, James 1:2-3, John 14:6, Acts 1:8, Colossians 3:23, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 53:5, Luke 1:37, 2 Chronicles 7:14 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Welcome - Winter Cinematic Five Minute Countdown Video
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Enhance your church's Advent season with our comprehensive Advent Elements Pack. This collection offers customizable graphics and motion backgrounds to create a cohesive atmosphere of anticipation and hope across your services and online presence.
Tags: grace, hope, advent, god, salvation, light, world, grace, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Unlock a powerful visual journey through the biblical narrative with this countdown video that brings the timeless story of creation to life through engaging graphic elements. Designed for your kids ministry to illustrate the profound themes of redemption found in creation.
Tags: bible, biblical knowledge, animals, book of life, creation, redemption, bible (view more) (view less)
Engage your congregation and reach a wider online audience with this innovative product. Featuring upbeat videos, graphics, and supporting visuals, these modern resources present the Gospel message through the lens of popular YouTube culture and trends.
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Genres: Uplifting
Bring the foundational stories of Genesis to life with our countdown video, featuring professionally designed graphics that illuminate the journey from creation to covenant. As you anticipate your worship service, visually engage your congregation in God's redemptive plan.
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Illuminate Jesus' transformative journey from carpenter to King with our countdown video, featuring professionally designed graphics that bring Matthew's Gospel to life. Visually engage your congregation in the powerful story of our Savior's ministry, death, and resurrection with this countdown video.
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Five minute countdown to open up a 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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Enhance your church services with our "Seasonal Vibes Winter Edition: Pack," featuring wintry graphics and motion backgrounds. This versatile collection provides all you need to create a cohesive winter theme across your ministry's visual communications.
Tags: winter, seasonal, cohesive, vibes, wintry, visual (view more) (view less)
Bring festive cheer to your church services with our Season Vibes: Christmas Edition Pack. This comprehensive collection includes jolly graphics, motion backgrounds, and social media templates to infuse your ministry with the spirit of Christmas across all platforms.
Tags: grace, hope, advent, salvation, god, light, grace, world, christmas (view more) (view less)
Immerse your student ministry in the dynamic energy of Liquid Madness: Volume One, a stunning countdown featuring fluid motion graphics, vibrant liquid effects, and bold design elements that captivate today's youth. This countdown video features eye-catching liquid animation.
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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The Heavens Declare Countdown beautifully depicts the majestic glory of God's starry night. Morphing graphics are painted on in the style of Vincent Van Gogh's famous 'Starry Night' painting, and accompanied by a joyous music track which will inspire awe in those preparing for worship.
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6
Tags: stars, night sky, the heavens, cosmos, creation, universe (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary
This Resurrection Day Countdown features the Angelic message to Mary Magdalene, "He Is Risen," in Matthew 28:6. The beautiful sunrise motion graphics with an upbeat music track will inspire joy in your congregation. Perfect for any services focused upon the Resurrection of our Lord.
Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:6
Tags: easter, sunrise, resurrection sunday, he is risen, sunrise service, countdown (view more) (view less)
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