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An exciting motion background depicting a lighted grunge background to use with your church presentation software for a strong worship or sermon preaching experience for your congregation. This motion background is a loop video that can repeat seamlessly.
Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Philippians 3:12-14, Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 3:5-6
Tags: faith, pain, ignorance, suicide, halloween, patience, labor day, lent, black history, repentance, graduation, bitterness, graveside, loss, depression, funeral, revival, confession, poverty, family, men, job, prayer hardship, workplace integrity, prayer and fasting, martin luther king jr, back to church, hurting people (view more) (view less)
Genres: Reflective
Snowscape Welcome Loop portrays a series of beautiful winterscapes that reflect the sublime peacefulness of newly fallen snow. This is perfect for all the snowy days of winter and coordinates well with Snowscape Winter Countdown and other loops in the series.
Scripture: Psalm 147:16, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 11:24
Tags: winter, welcome, storm, cold, snow, snowing, chilly, loops, blizzard, snowfall, winter storms, blizzards, frozen, snowy forest, snowstorm (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Snowscape Goodbye Loop portrays a series of beautiful winterscapes that reflect the sublime peacefulness of newly fallen snow. This is perfect for all the snowy days of winter and coordinates well with Snowscape Winter Countdown and other loops in the series.
Tags: snowstorm, snowy forest, frozen, blizzards, winter storms, snowfall, blizzard, loops, chilly, snowing, snow, cold, goodbye, storm, winter (view more) (view less)
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)
Tags: background, john, luke, bethlehem, jesus, love, father, christ, service, nativity, mary, december, emmanuel, faith, christmas, christmas reflection, christmas prayers, nativity scene, christian celebration, religious event, church congregation, church choir, religious holiday, christian traditions, church, in person, blizzard, preaching, isaiah 7:14, characters, starts, zechariah 9:9, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, matthew 2:10-12, advent, camel, christmas eve, savior, matthew, church, worship, motion, preaching, welcome, winter, tree, dark, salvation, magi, congregation, white, open, audience, illustration, wise men, march, walk, purple, birth, abstract, shepherd, joseph, jesus christ, mark, trees, christmas traditions, christmas sermon, mini movie, christmas service, christmas worship, christmas carols, resource, sermon, motion background, snowing, mother, christmas message, john 3:16, timer, sermon, mother, jesus' birth, shepherds, christmas joy, christmas hope, animation, opener, blue, online, joy to the world, preach, church community, christian faith, silhouette, snow, video, churches, navidad, bethlehem star, church service, birth of jesus, mary and joseph, clock, christmas story, time, gospel message (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Pentecost - Acts 2 Background features the Spirit-filled words of Peter on the day of Pentecost, and is a great visual to use at any point during your Pentecost services. This coordinates well with Pentecost Scripture Countdown and other loops in the series.
Scripture: Acts 2:1, Acts 2:4, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1-41
Tags: holy spirit, prayer, pentecost, disciples, prophecy, comforter, fire, goodbye, tongues, early church, spirit of truth, tongues of fire, filled with the spirit, god bless (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Vintage Christmas Card Loop coordinates nicely with Vintage Christmas Card Countdown and other loops in this series; it is ideal to use with lyrics and other on-screen texts. Add some holiday charm for the days around Christmas and Christmas Eve!
Scripture: Luke 2:20, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:1-14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2, Numbers 24:17, Jeremiah 23:5-6 (view more) (view less)
Tags: christmas, pine boughs, what child is this, christmas card, holiday, greensleeves, snowflakes, garland, advent, holidays, christmas eve (view more) (view less)
Genres: Uplifting, Reflective
Brighten your church service with our vibrant motion background featuring cheerful lemons. Encourage your congregation to face the week by praying they have days that are full of blessings and God's great joy. Make sure to check out the other motion graphics in this suite.
Scripture: Psalm 27:1
Tags: grace, afraid, jesus, fear, blessed week, spring time, suite, summer time, lemon, lemons, god's joy, collection, bless, blessings, psalm, grace, salvation, blessing, joy, psalms, god, peace, summer, spring, strength, blessed, encourage, congregation (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Use Autumn Encouragement Benediction Loop at the end of your services, if you prefer this over the simple 'Autumn Encouragement Goodbye Loop' which is also available. This coordinates with Autumn Encouragement Scripture Countdown and the other loops in this series, and is ideal as the days and weeks get colder and darker.
Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 9:18, Psalm 27:1, Jeremiah 17:7, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 71:5, Romans 12:12, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 33:22, Numbers 6:24-26 (view more) (view less)
Tags: his purpose, god of hope, confession of faith, hold fast, benediction, poor, rejoice, tribulation, needy, wait, hope, blessing, prayer, welcome, trust, salvation, light, our help, our shield, service close (view more) (view less)
The "Remembering Their Sacrifice" motion offers churches a dignified visual tribute perfect for Memorial Day services honoring fallen military personnel. This resource helps congregations create meaningful moments of remembrance and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country, connecting themes of valor and devotion to deeper spiritual reflection.
Tags: sacrifice, salute, flag, soldier
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Tags: soldier, flag, salute, sacrifice
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