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An attention captivating motion background that features ocean waves at sunset design. It was produced perfectly to display worship lyrics, announcements or highlight key sermon points. Use with your presentation software, made to seamlessly loop for any time duration.
Scripture: John 1:1-9, Genesis 1:1-5, Exodus 14:1-31, Matthew 28:19
Tags: noah, red sea, flood, holy spirit, creation, moses, baptism (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
An attention captivating motion background that features spinning ribbon images. It was produced perfectly to display worship lyrics, announcements or highlight key sermon points. Use with your presentation software, made to seamlessly loop for any time duration. Tens of thousands of churches rely on media from SermonCentral, go PRO and you can too for as low as $17 per month
Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1
Tags: creation, healing, law, wonder, god's glory, secret, serving others, faith and works, god's plan (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
You are a masterpiece. The Master of the universe has designed you, just the way you are. He made you unique and special. Detail by detail, he carefully imagined every hair on your head. You were created in His image, to bring him glory. He designed you with a purpose, and with a promise. A promise that you may prosper.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Colossians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Hebrews 1:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7, Colossians 1:15, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:29, Ephesians 4:24, James 3:9, 1 Corinthians 15:49, James 3:8-10, Genesis 2:7, Philippians 3:21, John 1:1, John 4:24, 2 Corinthians 4:16 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
This video reminds us of God’s amazing grace. Through Christ’s blood, we have forgiveness, and this is not something we have earned through our works. It’s only through His grace that we are saved.
Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 11:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 6:14, Numbers 6:25 (view more) (view less)
Tags: sufficient, video, lake, preach, heavens, bless, sermon, mountains, motion background, sermon, pastor, grace, resource, congregation, son of god, valley, illustration, gracious, perfect, pastor, riches, sky, river, word of god, freedom, law, sin, present, blessing, gift, earth, truth, resurrection, nature, church, jesus, church, glory, christ, father, love, messiah, sacrifice, mercy, death, grace (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Este video nos recuerda la asombrosa gracia de Dios. A través de la sangre de Cristo, tenemos el perdón, y esto no es algo que nos hayamos ganado a través de nuestras obras. Es solo a través de Su gracia que somos salvos.
Tags: misericordioso, ley, suficiente, riquezas, hijo de dios, montañas, rÃo, cielos, congregación, amor, pastor, cielo, iglesia, gracia, bendición, ilustración, recurso, sermón, padre, presente, tierra, valle, vÃdeo, lago, pastor, motion background, mesÃas, resurrección, jesús, muerte, gloria, regalo, pecado, sacrificio, misericordia, palabra de dios, bendecir, perfecto, predicar, verdad, naturaleza, libertad, cristo (view more) (view less)
This beautiful Bethlehem star shines brightly against a colorful night sky with sparse drifting clouds. It’s the perfect backdrop for Christmas and Advent services and coordinates with our Bethlehem Star Countdown.
Scripture: John 1:1-18, Isaiah 9:2-6
Tags: star, joy, hope, advent, christmas eve, holidays, peace, bethlehem, love, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Scripture: Luke 2:1-40, John 1:1-18, Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 40:3-5
Tags: christmas, love, bethlehem, peace, christmas eve, advent, hope, joy, star (view more) (view less)
Scripture: John 1:1-18, Luke 2:1-40, Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 40:3-5
Tags: christmas, bethlehem, love, advent, christmas eve, peace, joy, hope, star (view more) (view less)
Tags: star, hope, joy, peace, christmas eve, advent, love, bethlehem, christmas (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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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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Motion Background for a Christmas 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, 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, 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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A useful blessing motion background video for a Christmas or Christmas Eve church service. This could also be used in December services leading up to Christmas.
Tags: love, bethlehem, church, savior, christmas, faith, emmanuel, nativity, isaiah 7:14, isaiah 9:6, micah 5:2, church, matthew 1:23, john 1:14, luke 2:21, luke 2:38, luke 2:17, luke 2:15, matthew 1:25, luke 2:8, matthew 2:13, luke 2:13, matthew 2:11, matthew 2:10, luke 1:35, luke 2:12, luke 2:20, luke 1:30, matthew 2:9, matthew 2:6, luke 2:6, matthew 2:2, luke 2:10, luke 2:14, nativity scene, christmas prayers, christmas reflection, matthew 2:1, luke 2:7, matthew 1:21, luke 2:11, religious event, christian celebration, church congregation, church choir, religious holiday, christian traditions, christmas hope, christmas joy, jesus' birth, joy to the world, church community, video, christmas story, mary and joseph, birth of jesus, christian faith, gospel message, church service, bethlehem star, christmas sermon, mini movie, christmas traditions, christmas service, christmas carols, christmas worship, john 3:16, christmas message, salvation, christmas eve, worship, advent, illustration, jesus christ, wise men (view more) (view less)
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