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“Heart For This House” is a compelling Social Motion to use with a series that weaves together powerful visuals and teachings to explore the transformative nature of service within the church community, drawing from Jesus’s example and biblical wisdom. Through dynamic graphics, this series illuminates how each believer’s unique gifts can create lasting impact for God’s kingdom while fostering a culture of humble, purposeful service that reflects Christ’s love in action.
Tags: black, plus, square, motion, social, white, pattern, circle, pink, video, valentine’s day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
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Spring Woodland Livestream Loop coordinates with Spring Woodland Countdown and other loops in this series.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:8
Tags: pastoral, livestream, online service, webcast, forest, grass, spring, the word, flowers, green, woodland, verdant (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Labor Day Quote Background is a long-play looping background featuring a quote by Martin Luther King Jr. celebrating the dignity and importance of our labor and includes various scenes of people working in diverse occupations. This is ideal for Labor Day weekend or any other time your topic suits this subject. It makes a nice complement to Celebrate Labor Day Trivia Countdown.
Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Genesis 2:3, Isaiah 26:3, James 5:4, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 90:17, Psalm 127:2, Hebrews 4:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Hebrews 6:10, John 6:27 (view more) (view less)
Tags: service, employees, employers, holiday, toil, rest, work, workers, labor, labor day, america, bosses (view more) (view less)
December Blessing Motion Background seasonal
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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
December Motion Background seasonal
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 (view more) (view less)
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December Welcome Motion Background seasonal
Scripture: 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, 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 (view more) (view less)
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First reading for the fifth Sunday in Lent as part of the 2025 Lectionary calendar. This captivating motion background features a curious owl, its eyes moving back and forth, symbolizing the watchful care that God provides to all creatures. The owl's inquisitive gaze serves as a reminder of the trust that animals place in divine protection, encouraging us to embrace that same faith. - Isaiah 43:20a: "The wild animals honor me, the jackals and the owls, because I provide water in the wilderness..."
Scripture: Isaiah 43:20, Isaiah 43:16-21
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Veterans Day Livestream Loop coordinates well with Veterans Day Trivia Countdown and other loops in the series. Keep your online church engaged as you prepare for your service to begin.
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This motion loop goes well with 'The Heavens Declare - Countdown'. Use this for Lyrics, announcements, and any other moments to enhance the visual environment of your service.
Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6
Tags: universe, loop, stars, cosmos
Hosanna! Palm Sunday Loop coordinates well with Hosanna! Palm Sunday Countdown and other loops in this series, and is a celebratory visual for your Palm Sunday services.
Scripture: Mark 11:9-10, Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:13, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 (view more) (view less)
Tags: fronds, easter week, palms, holy week, palm sunday, triumphal entry, hosanna, celebrate (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Celebrate! Communion Loop is ideal for your communion services any time of the year and highlights 1 Corinthians 11:26. Use it alone or together with all the other loops and countdown in this series for a visually integrated service design.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Psalm 95:2
Tags: instruments, songs, the lord's table, call to worship, elements, celebrate, bread, worship, communion, music, praise, sing, joyful, cup, my blood, my body, thanksgiving (view more) (view less)
Welcome Motion Background - Cloudy Sunrise
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Have a Blessed Week Motion Background - Cloudy Sunrise
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