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A useful motion background video to conclude church service, or for any other event as well, thanking the audience for attending the service.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
A great motion background video to conclude church service, or for any other event as well, showing the adoration we should give to God, especially as we admire His creation and revere Him as Creator.
Tags: in person, 5, preaching, church, preaching, adoration, abstract, sunrise, worship, man, praise, background, adore, open, illustration, sun, motion, creator, sunset, minutes, resource, motion background, sermon, five minute, 5 minute, loop, create, opener, animation, worshipping, sermon, online, set, preach, five, video, rise, church, creation (view more) (view less)
This background of a man praying in nature is great for using in church services to remind us to set our hearts and minds on things above, not on earthly things (Colossians 3), and to stay in constant communion with God.
Tags: service, church, communion, church, calm, illustration, pray, peace, background, prayer, nature, video, hearts, praying, opener, resource, minds, closer, motion background (view more) (view less)
A great motion background video to open a church service, or for any other event as well, showing the adoration we should give to God, especially as we admire His creation and revere Him as Creator.
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Gospel reading for the fourth Sunday in Lent as part of the 2025 Lectionary calendar. This captivating motion background features a shepherd gently carrying a sheep, beautifully illustrating the profound message of divine care and guidance. Accompanied by an inspiring verse, it serves as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering support and love for us, regardless of our circumstances. - Luke 15:2b - “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
Scripture: Luke 15:2, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32
Tags: luke, jesus, gospel reading, year c, gospel, animation, eating, sinners, lectionary, motion background, reading, sin, worship, shepherd, gospel, god, motion, sheep, lent (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective, Bible History
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Experience God's Love God Bless coordinates with Experience God's Love Countdown and other loops in this series, and is ideal any time of the year.
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)
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
The Scriptures indisputably present God as the holy and sovereign Ruler of the Ages. This truth is meant to draw our hearts to awe-inspired worship, and unshakable confidence in the fact that God's holy will cannot be thwarted. In every season and circumstance, God is working the very best for those who love him, (Rom. 8:28). May this resource help bolster the faith of your community as they learn to rest more deeply in the holy and sovereign rule of God.
Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37, Romans 8:28-30, Job 42:2, Colossians 1:15-20
Tags: god's sovereign will, god's sovereignty, lord of all, ruler of the ages, sovereignty of god, election, sovereignty, predestination (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
God Is My Strength - God Bless Loop coordinates with God Is My Strength Countdown and other loops in this series and features the well-known benediction of Moses found in Numbers 6:24-26. The loop features beautiful, wintry landscapes.
Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 34:19, James 5:11, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1-2, Psalm 55:22, Matthew 11:28, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:18, Psalm 71:20, Nehemiah 8:10 (view more) (view less)
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Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Use these Motion Backgrounds from our God's Awesome Creation Series to create a powerful Worship Experience for the kids at your church.
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Genres: Uplifting
Service Styles: Contemporary
Use these Motion Backgrounds to create a powerful Worship Experience for the kids at your church.
Tags: god's awesome creation
Genres: Powerful
A beautiful motion for Advent. Part of the “This Is Advent” collection. Use this media on its own or with the other “This Is Advent” video illustrations, motions, and PowerPoint.
Tags: love, christmas, joy, hope, advent, peace, worship, motion (view more) (view less)
This is a background image that's great for sermon notes, scripture, announcements, and lyrics.
Tags: particles, heavens, space, flare, almighty god, earth (view more) (view less)
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