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Welcome motion background for church services.
Tags: fall, thanksgiving, background, service, welcome, preaching, pumpkin, introduction, autumn, motion, church, audience, illustration, video, open, enter, congregation, thanks, abstract, animation, sermon, opener, online, preach, leaves, churches, give thanks, entrance, pumpkins, resource, corn, in person, motion background, sermon, falling, thank you, loop, animated, video loop, preaching, church, pumpkin pie (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
This Floral Gradient Happy Mother's Day Loop 2 has a larger rectangle than Loop 1, and is the perfect complement to our Floral Gradient Mother's Day Countdown.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:28
Tags: floral, women's ministry, spring, welcome, mother's day (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
'Martin Luther King Jr. Day Looping Background' features one of his famous quotes and can be used throughout your service before MLK Day or anytime during Black History Month, for a Juneteenth-themed service, and more.
Scripture: Galatians 3:28
Tags: juneteenth, martin luther king jr., mlk day, black history month
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Illuminated hearts float through the air in this colorful loop featuring 1 John 4:10. It coordinates with our Light Hearted Countdown and other ‘Light Hearted’ products. It’s perfect any time of the year and especially around Valentine’s Day.
Scripture: 1 John 4:10
Tags: love, cheerful, valentine's day, colorful
New Year's Eve God Bless 2024 Loop coordinates with New Year's Eve Landmarks Welcome Countdown as well as Happy New Year - World Landmarks Countdown and other loops in this series, and is ideal for New Year's Eve services leading up to 2024.
Tags: new, holidays, celebration, new year, san francisco, fireworks, new years eve, god bless, ball drop, auld lang syne, 2024 (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Blue Blizzard - Job 37:5-7 Loop is an ideal scripture verse to use at any point in all your winter services and coordinates nicely with Blue Blizzard Countdown, Blue Skift Countdown as well as other loops in this series.
Scripture: Job 37:5-7
Tags: snowstorm, skift, blizzard, freeze, chilly, snow, winter, cold, seasonal, job, scripture (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Take Up Your Cross God Bless Loop coordinates with Take Up Your Cross - Scripture Countdown and other loops in this series. It features the benediction from 2 Corinthians 13:14, and is ideal for Ash Wednesday, the entire season of Lent, Resurrection Week services, prayer and worship services as well as and any time throughout the year.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Luke 14:27, Philippians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 10:38, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 45:22, 2 Corinthians 13:14 (view more) (view less)
Tags: faith, death, grace, evangelism, god bless, carry your cross, evangelism, grace, benediction, slaves to sin, old self, crucified, disciple, raised, sin, blessing, the gospel, the cross (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Reflective
Take Up Your Cross Children Dismissal Loop coordinates with Take Up Your Cross - Scripture Countdown and other loops in this series.
Scripture: Philippians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 10:38, Romans 6:6, Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 45:22 (view more) (view less)
Tags: faith, grace, evangelism, the gospel, the cross, sin, sunday school, children, grace, children's church, evangelism (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
1 John 3:1 Title Background Loop is great to use any time at all, with it's hope-filled verse about the love God has lavished on His children! Use it alone or together with Experience God's Love Countdown and other loops in this series. This is a good resource for bible memory as well!
Scripture: 1 John 3:1, John 1:12-13, John 3:16, Romans 9:8, 1 John 3:10, Romans 8:14-17, Ephesians 1:5, Hebrews 2:7-9, Psalm 8:5 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, beauty, scripture countdown, late summer, love, awana, bible memory, forests, lavish, valleys, mountains, nature, hope, children of god, flowers (view more) (view less)
A trendy, sleek, minimal black torn paper motion background featuring a subtle organic texture, designed for worship lyrics, sermon slides, and announcements.
Scripture: Psalm 150:6, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 95:1, Hebrews 13:15, Isaiah 25:1, Psalm 34:1 (view more) (view less)
Tags: background, sermon visual, minimalist background, sermon slide background, worship slide, black background, textured background, visual media, digital worship media, creative worship, title slide background, communion background, reflection background, announcement background, abstract background, visual worship, minimalism, looping background, torn paper, praise background, seamless loop, paper texture, sermon background, worship visual, grunge texture, motion background, worship slides, backgrounds, church media, contemporary worship, worship background, lyric background, young adults, praise, youth, worship, paper (view more) (view less)
Foundations of Faith Background can be used as a stand-alone background or together with Foundations of Faith Scripture Countdown and other coordinated loops in this series. Use this under lyrics and other on-screen texts during your services.
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Acts 3:19, Acts 22:16, Matthew 3:8, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 5:44 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, looping, fruit, power, motion, follow, weakness, repentance, fishers of men, enemies, bear fruit, grace, repentance, grace, faith, love, baptism, background (view more) (view less)
Welcome - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
Tags: faith, spiritual, christian, motion background, serene, energetic, palm trees, animated, colorful, peaceful, lively, uplifting, vibrant, hopeful, contemplative, inspiring, smoke, blue, church, worship, motivational, video, positive, meditation, religious, purple, joyful, abstract, prayer, dynamic, happy, church, tranquil, looping video, seamless loop, calming, drone footage, atmospheric, hd, high definition, faith-based, island beach, aerial drone, beachscape, beach view, ocean waves, coastal beauty, relaxing scenery, summer vacation, travel destination, drone videography, serene beach, coastal paradise, exotic getaway, beach aerial view, island exploration, tropical paradise, seaside escape, drone cinematography, relaxation video, seashore vista, coastal landscape, scenic coastline, breathtaking view, beachfront view, drone scenic footage, island adventure, calming ambiance, coastal retreat, secluded beach, island beauty, tranquil scenery, drone aerial shots, ocean panorama, remote island, crystal clear waters, seashore beauty, tropical vacation, beach paradise, seagulls flying, sunny beach, coastal serenity, drone exploration, sandy beach, island escape, beach aerial footage, seashell collection, cool colors, tropical island, creative commons, aspect ratio, widescreen, 1080p, copyright-free, royalty-free, public domain (view more) (view less)
Have a Blessed Week - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
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Have a Blessed Week Motion Background - Praising from the Field
Scripture: Psalm 150:6, Psalm 66:4, Psalm 107:8, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 95:1-6, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 86:12, Psalm 145:2, Psalm 147:1, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 148:1-14, 1 Chronicles 16:25, Revelation 5:11-13, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 30:4, Psalm 135:3, Psalm 96:4, Psalm 118:28, Psalm 63:3-4, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 56:4, Psalm 146:1, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 30:12, Psalm 149:3, Psalm 9:1, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 138:1, Psalm 40:3 (view more) (view less)
Tags: faith, spiritual, christian, beauty, christian video, religious music, christian praise, inspirational music, gospel praise, faith and devotion, gospel worship, faithful praise, worship ministry, faith-filled worship, worship leaders, praising the creator, hymns of praise, gospel choir, praise and adore, gospel worshipers, worship with joy, worship the king, faith-inspired worship, worship and adoration, worshiping in truth, uplifting praise, faithful devotion, christian songs, creative commons, aspect ratio, widescreen, 1080p, copyright-free, royalty-free, public domain, christian spirituality, christian worship, christian music, christian devotion, church, looping video, worship and praise, seamless loop, tranquil, scenic, gospel music, calming, hd, high definition, faith-based, dynamic, prayer, joyful, beautiful, religious, positive, meditation, video, motivational, worship, church, scenery, nature, praise and worship, christian community, worship team, praising god, hymns, contemplative, worship in spirit, inspiring, peaceful, praise the lord, uplifting, lively, vibrant, christian faith, faith in god, hopeful, glorifying god, worshiping god, colorful, animated, worship service, worshiping jesus, praise him, worship songs, spiritual worship, christian lifestyle, motion background, drone, worship experience, aerial, singing praises, serene, sing praises to god (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Welcome Motion Background - Praising from the Field
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