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“Heart For This House” is a compelling Motion Background to use with a series that weaves together powerful visuals and teachings to explore the transformative nature of service within the church community, drawing from Jesus’s example and biblical wisdom. Through dynamic graphics, this series illuminates how each believer’s unique gifts can create lasting impact for God’s kingdom while fostering a culture of humble, purposeful service that reflects Christ’s love in action.
Tags: pattern, motion, worship, background, video, valentine’s day, coral (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
Pack up powerful truths about emotions and faith with this kid-friendly motion background designed to accompany a lesson to help children understand how their feelings can strengthen their relationship with God. From joy to gratitude, this Theme Pack provides engaging backgrounds, motion graphics, and social media elements that make abstract concepts tangible for young minds while teaching them how God cares about every emotion they experience.
Tags: faces, feelings, angry, motion, happy, worship, emotions, background, red (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Humorous, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Have a Blessed Week!
Tags: dismissal, have a blessed week, motion background, drone, aerial, blessing (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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)
Tags: worship, christmas eve, background, advent, camel, shepherd, abstract, preaching, salvation, welcome, dark, illustration, audience, open, magi, joseph, congregation, jesus christ, birth, motion, purple, walk, march, wise men, birth of jesus, christian faith, mary and joseph, christmas story, church service, bethlehem star, navidad, gospel message, video, churches, silhouette, preach, church community, joy to the world, online, blue, sermon, christmas joy, christmas hope, shepherds, jesus' birth, mother, animation, christmas sermon, loop, mark, christmas service, christmas traditions, animated, opener, mini movie, christmas worship, christmas carols, resource, john 3:16, sermon, christmas message, mother, motion background, church, micah 5:2, isaiah 9:6, isaiah 7:14, in person, preaching, zechariah 9:9, luke 1:26-35, matthew 1:18-25, isaiah 9:6-7, luke 2:8-14, matthew 2:10-12, john 1:14, matthew 1:23, starts, video loop, characters, christian traditions, matthew 2:1, luke 2:7, matthew 1:21, luke 2:11, christmas reflection, christmas prayers, nativity scene, church choir, church congregation, christian celebration, religious event, religious holiday, 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, luke 2:38, luke 2:17, luke 2:15, luke 2:21, love, service, father, christ, john, matthew, savior, luke, church, bethlehem, jesus, faith, december, emmanuel, mary, nativity, christmas (view more) (view less)
Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Have a Blessed Week Motion Background - Ocean Waves Aerial
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A gentle, nature-themed worship motion background featuring a forest of tall green trees and a calm pond. This peaceful loop is perfect for setting a reflective, awe-inspiring tone during musical worship, prayer, or scripture reading.
Tags: forest and water video, nature church visuals, green trees background, forest worship loop, pond motion background, nature themed worship, tranquil worship visual, peaceful worship loop, outdoor church worship, creation inspired worship, calm worship scene, sunday worship loop, spiritual forest video, reflective worship background, praise and worship motion, still pond worship background, serene forest worship, forest praise background, nature inspired loop, tranquil church media, worshipful setting loop, worship time motion, peaceful worship scene, worship motion graphic, church service visuals, church worship video, worship screen loop, church video loop, scenic worship video, worship background (view more) (view less)
Inspire your church congregation with our captivating motion graphic designed to encourage tithing. This beautifully crafted tile animation emphasizes the significance of giving, reinforcing the vital role it plays in the Christian life. Perfect for enhancing your worship services, this engaging visual will motivate members to embrace the spirit of generosity and strengthen their commitment to the community.
Scripture: Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7
Tags: motion background, sunday service, tiles, spring, summer, background, giving, tithe, motion, tithing, tile, spring motion, spring time, summer time, summer motion, tile collection, tile suite (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Autumn Encouragement Announcements Loop 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 (view more) (view less)
Tags: our shield, our help, hold fast, confession of faith, announcements, god of hope, his purpose, upcoming, announcements, hope, prayer, salvation, trust, welcome, light, needy, rejoice, tribulation, poor, wait (view more) (view less)
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Blessing Motion Background - Celestial Beauty
Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 104:2-3, Isaiah 40:22, Job 26:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7, Daniel 7:13, Psalm 8:3-4, Job 38:37, Psalm 36:5, Deuteronomy 10:14, Psalm 57:10, Matthew 26:64, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27, Acts 1:11, Revelation 11:12, Ezekiel 1:28, Zechariah 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Kings 18:44, Exodus 16:10, Numbers 9:15, Psalm 97:2, Nahum 1:3, Isaiah 44:22, Jeremiah 4:13, Job 22:14, Revelation 10:1 (view more) (view less)
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Welcome your congregation to your patriotic service or event with this looping title slide. Great for Canada Day!
Tags: canada, canada day, canadian
Genres: Uplifting
Celtic Background coordinates well with Celtic Scripture Countdown and is a great background under lyrics and sermon notes and as a visual design element.
Scripture: Psalm 67:7, James 1:17, Psalm 20:1, Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 40:29, Psalm 23:4, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 34:10, John 10:10, Psalm 145:18, John 8:12 (view more) (view less)
Tags: celtic, valley, green, courage, forest, blessing, verde, irish, ireland, promises, holiday, woodland, st. patrick's day, clovers, st. paddy's day, viridescent, chartreuse, grassy, meadow (view more) (view less)
Palms Background make a great visual addition to your Palm Sunday services - use it under lyrics, sermon notes and to transition during your service.
Scripture: John 6:35, Proverbs 11:25, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:28-40 (view more) (view less)
Tags: palms, holy week, palm fronds, stones cry out, mount of olives, easter, jerusalem, palm sunday, triumphal entry, passion, passover, hosanna (view more) (view less)
Pentecost Background 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: god bless, filled with the spirit, tongues of fire, spirit of truth, early church, tongues, holy spirit, pentecost, prayer, goodbye, fire, comforter, prophecy, disciples (view more) (view less)
Genres: Powerful, Reflective
Prayer Background complements the countdown and loops in the 'God Is My Strength' series, and can be used anytime. It features 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 over a looping sunrise.
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 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)
Tags: faith, pain, job, anxiety, broken-hearted, pain, restoration, strength, encouragement, suffering, tragedy, weary, meditate, disaster, loss, deliverance, rejoice, meditation, struggles, anxiety, prayer, hope, compassion, downcast, trials, burdened, promises, storms, give thanks (view more) (view less)
This stunning animated blank background features exquisite light blue tiles that shimmer beautifully in daylight, creating a serene and uplifting atmosphere perfect for any church service. The central flower design adds a touch of elegance and spirituality, making it an ideal backdrop for presentations, worship, or special events. Elevate your service with this visually captivating background that inspires peace and reflection.
Scripture: Song of Songs 2:11-12
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