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The "Brain Damage" countdown helps teens understand how destructive thought patterns can impact their mental health and spiritual well-being. Guide students through discovering God's strategies for protecting their minds against anxiety while finding genuine peace through biblical principles of mental stewardship.
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Romans 12:2, Colossians 2:6-8, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Corinthians 10:5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: brain, mental health, guilt, failure, brain, shame, mind, anxiety, peace, anxiety (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
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)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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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'Take Courage! Scripture Countdown' is a colorful collage of inspiration and hope that will encourage your congregation to stand firm in the hope of God's promises which we have been given in His Word. It features a 5 minute countdown, 10 scripture verses on the subject of courage, and an uplifting music track.
Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Chronicles 15:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 56:3, Psalm 31:24, Psalm 23:4 (view more) (view less)
Tags: bravery, fear, trust, strength, wait, courage (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Palm Sunday Watercolor Countdown is a joyful, vibrant celebration of our Lord's entry into Jerusalem and features the passage in Luke 19 when the crowd of disciples began to joyfully praise God in loud voices. With the joyful audio track, it's a great way to lead into your Palm Sunday service.
Scripture: John 12:13, Luke 19:38, Mark 11:8-10, Matthew 21:1-11
Tags: holy week, triumphant entry, palm sunday
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
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: uphold, strenth, dismayed, fear, encouragement (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Sunrise, Sunset Summer Countdown visualizes the beautiful truth from Scripture that God is to be praised from the rising of the sun to its setting. Lovely views of dawn and dusk are accompanied by a soft, acoustic music track. See the related 'Sunrise, Sunset Scripture Countdown' for a scripture version, as well as accompanying motion loops.
Scripture: Psalm 113:3, Matthew 5:45, John 12:35, Psalm 104:19, Habakkuk 3:11, Malachi 1:11, Ephesians 4:26-27, Genesis 8:22, Psalm 50:1, Psalm 65:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: evening, dusk, seasons, light of the world, dawn, darkness, sunset, light, morning, sunrise (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Unfailing Love Countdown reflects the heart of our faithful God for His beloved people. As we celebrate our ability to love as He has loved us, how wonderful it is that we have been so created in His image! This features vibrant colors and an inspiring piano-based audio track.
Scripture: Psalm 143:8
Tags: unfailing love, valentine's day, the way, red, trust, morning, flowers, welcome, love, bible quote, love (view more) (view less)
Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Beauty
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Five Minute Countdown - Forest Bird's Eye View
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This engaging and inspirational video countdown is called "Spot the Mistake." Each segment has a unique theme and a carefully selected scripture to uplift and encourage young viewers. See if your kids can spot the mistake in each segment. Help your kids engage with God's word in an interactive and fun way.
Tags: spot the mistake, countdown
Genres: Uplifting, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary
Ruth: Beauty from Ashes is a visually captivating series package designed to bring the timeless story of Ruth to life in your church. This series beautifully illustrates how God can transform sorrow into joy, offering your congregation a powerful journey through themes of loyalty, redemption, and unexpected blessings.
Tags: sorrow, loyalty, blessings, joy, redemption, ruth (view more) (view less)
Empower your children's ministry with our dynamic Warrior Countdown. This is a part of a theme pack with graphics and video package, designed to ignite young hearts for God's kingdom. This visually striking set brings biblical warriors to life, inspiring kids to stand strong in their faith while engaging them with captivating imagery and animations.
Tags: kidmin, kids, kingdom, children, countdown, cartoon, service opener, screens, childrens ministry, kids ministry, video, king, warrior (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful
Restoration Countdown is a compilation of scriptures concerning God's grace to renew and restore His people through His love for us, all set against the backdrop of breathtakingly awesome ocean scenes and cleansing waterfalls. By creating a visceral sense of peace and healing, this is ideal for Baptism services as well as revival-themed services.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 61:7, Acts 3:19, Isaiah 55:1, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 51:12, Jeremiah 17:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 13:11 (view more) (view less)
Tags: renewing, waterfall, rest, cleansing, sea, thirsty, ocean, restore, restoration, revival, hope, baptism, forgiveness, water, healing (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Uplifting, Reflective
Meditating on the beauty of flowers gives us insight into God's provisions for our own lives, according to Jesus in Matthew 6:28-30. Blossoms of Spring Countdown features gorgeous spring flowers and a warm welcome and is ideal for your spring and summer services, as well as women's ministry and Mother's Day events.
Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30
Tags: pastels, blossoms, blooming, blooms, flower garden, pink, feminine, women's ministry, floral, spring, summer, flowers, mother's day (view more) (view less)
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