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Use this motion background of a Christmas nativity. The motion background is a seamless loop video with your presentation software to create a memorable preaching experience. This motion background is available in both HD (High Definition, Widescreen 16:9) and SD (Standard Definition 4:3) formats, with MOV and WMV file types.
Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 2:1-20
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Use this motion loop background as a transition or placeholder in your upcoming service.
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Blessing motion background for Christmas church services.
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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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Welcome motion background for Christmas church services.
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Blessing motion background for December church services.
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Motion background for December church services.
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Welcome motion background for December church services.
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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: 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)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
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)
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Motion background for Christmas church services.
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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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