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A useful motion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
A useful Easter motion background video to open up church service, or for any other Easter event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service.
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A useful motion background video for a Christmas or Christmas Eve church service. This could also be used in December services leading up to Christmas.
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An Easter motion background video to open up church service, or for any other Easter event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service.
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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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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
A reverent motion background featuring a luminous cross set against a serene, star-filled sky. Gentle animations of glimmering stars and soft light rays underscore the beauty of generosity, inviting hearts to respond in faithful giving. Perfect for use during tithes, offerings, and stewardship moments in your worship service.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Malachi 3:10, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9, 1 Chronicles 29:14, 2 Corinthians 8:12, Acts 20:35, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:16, Deuteronomy 16:17, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 11:24, Luke 21:3, Mark 12:43, Psalm 112:9, Isaiah 58:10, Romans 12:8, Galatians 6:6, 1 Timothy 6:18, Leviticus 27:30 (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 motion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service and encouraging them to give thanks to the LORD with a passage from 1 Chronicles 16:34.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:34
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Welcome motion background for church services.
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A useful motion background video for a Thanksgiving church service, or for any other Thanksgiving event as well, reminding us to give thanks for all God has given us.
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A useful Valentine’s Day motion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the Valentines Day service.
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A useful motion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service. This may be especially useful for celebrations, such as New Years or New Year’s Eve.
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A useful Father’s Daymotion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service.
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