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Have a Blessed Week - Mountains and River Aerial Motion Background
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Welcome motion background for church services.
Tags: background, service, fall, thanksgiving, pumpkin pie, praying at the table, tables, preaching, in person, church, video loop, motion, congregation, illustration, audience, open, enter, autumn, pumpkin, prayer, abstract, thanks, introduction, preaching, welcome, family, church, communion, pumpkins, entrance, give thanks, video, churches, table, preach, leaves, online, praying, animation, families, sermon, holiday, friends, sermon, motion background, corn, resource, loop, opener, falling, animated, thank you (view more) (view less)
Motion background for 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)
Tags: video, churches, silhouette, navidad, preach, online, animation, mother, sermon, blue, shepherds, resource, motion background, sermon, mother, loop, opener, animated, mark, illustration, audience, open, congregation, magi, motion, birth, purple, walk, march, wise men, joseph, abstract, preaching, shepherd, welcome, dark, church, john, matthew, luke, camel, characters, starts, in person, preaching, church, video loop, father, christ, service, background, bethlehem, jesus, christmas, nativity, mary (view more) (view less)
A useful blessing motion background video for a Thanksgiving church service.
Tags: background, thanksgiving, service, minutes, resource, motion background, sermon, 5 minute, opener, five minute, loop, give thanks, five, video, churches, holiday, sermon, animation, preach, online, preaching, thanks, abstract, church, congregation, meditation, open, meditate, seasonal, audience, illustration, motion, in person, 5, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
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Tags: background, thanksgiving, service, minutes, resource, motion background, sermon, 5 minute, opener, five minute, loop, give thanks, five, video, churches, holiday, sermon, animation, preach, online, singing, preaching, thanks, abstract, praise, worship, church, congregation, open, seasonal, audience, illustration, motion, in person, 5, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
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This motion background with fishing imagery reminds us to cast our cares on the Lord, for he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7.) This background reminds us to rest and find peace in the Lord, even when we face life’s storms.
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 35:4, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:1, Joshua 1:9, Luke 12:22, Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 94:19, Psalm 138:8, Romans 8:38-39, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Luke 1:35-37, Philippians 4:6-7 (view more) (view less)
Tags: love, lord, spirit, father, jesus, church, anxiety, god, trust, anxiety, peace, church, light, strength, perfect, stream, river, peter, strong, burden, fish, cast, illustration, net, rely, yoke, easy, dependence, anxious, motion background, fishing pole, closer, opener, fishing, burdens, cares, lake, ocean, video (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)
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
In the highs and in the lows, God is faithful. This video reminds us that God is faithful from the moment we are born and until life’s final breath. He never leaves us, and we must allow Him to be our source of peace, joy, and strength. God is faithful.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13, Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Hebrews 10:23, Numbers 23:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 33:4, Romans 3:3, Psalm 86:15, Exodus 34:6, Proverbs 28:20, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Psalm 36:5, Psalm 91:4, Psalm 89:8 (view more) (view less)
Tags: jesus, baby, love, lord, infant, christ, death, child, god, dark, salvation, faithful, joy, peace, marriage, savior, freedom, wedding, desert, light, strength, birth, darkness, dios, funeral, dedication, illustration, valley, mountain, mountaintop, video (view more) (view less)
A useful blessing motion background video for a Thanksgiving church service
Tags: church, preaching, 5, in person, motion, illustration, audience, seasonal, open, congregation, church, abstract, thanks, preaching, online, preach, animation, sermon, holiday, churches, video, five, give thanks, loop, five minute, opener, 5 minute, sermon, motion background, resource, minutes, service, thanksgiving, background (view more) (view less)
Have a Blessed Week - Island Beach Aerial Drone Motion Background
Tags: seashell collection, island escape, beach aerial footage, sandy beach, sunny beach, drone exploration, coastal serenity, seagulls flying, beach paradise, tropical vacation, seashore beauty, crystal clear waters, remote island, ocean panorama, drone aerial shots, tranquil scenery, island beauty, faith-based, high definition, hd, 1080p, widescreen, aspect ratio, creative commons, royalty-free, atmospheric, drone footage, tropical island, copyright-free, public domain, cool colors, secluded beach, coastal retreat, calming ambiance, island adventure, drone scenic footage, beachfront view, scenic coastline, coastal landscape, breathtaking view, seashore vista, relaxation video, seaside escape, drone cinematography, tropical paradise, island exploration, beach aerial view, exotic getaway, serene beach, coastal paradise, drone videography, coastal beauty, travel destination, summer vacation, relaxing scenery, beach view, ocean waves, beachscape, aerial drone, island beach, seamless loop, looping video, calming, tranquil, church, happy, joyful, purple, religious, dynamic, positive, meditation, motivational, hopeful, church, worship, prayer, abstract, smoke, blue, inspiring, contemplative, video, vibrant, lively, uplifting, peaceful, colorful, palm trees, animated, motion background, energetic, serene, christian, spiritual, faith (view more) (view less)
This Independence Day motion background loop video is perfect for a Fourth of July church service, as well as other events.
Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:7, Romans 13:8, Galatians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 3:17, John 8:32, 1 Peter 2:16-17, Psalm 118:5, Isaiah 61:1, John 8:36, Romans 6:18, Romans 8:2, Romans 8:21, 1 Corinthians 9:19, Romans 6:22, Romans 6:14, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Ephesians 2:8, Acts 13:39, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Psalm 119:45, Psalm 118:5, Hebrews 2:14-15 (view more) (view less)
Tags: video, fireworks, independence day, july 4, countdown, sermon, opener, july 4th, resource, free, sermon, timer, 5 minute, illustration, 4th of july, country, freedom, church, celebration, free, celebrate, fourth of july, church, service (view more) (view less)
This motion background loop video reminds us that God has a purpose for us. Using verse illustrations and beautiful nature imagery, we are reminded that God has a plan for us. We were created by Him to do His work. His purpose will stand, and cannot be thwarted. We must seek to do His will and not our own.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 46:10, Proverbs 19:21, Psalm 57:2 (view more) (view less)
Tags: creation, beauty, jesus, lord, service, declares, plains, imagery, background loop, prevails, church, purpose, creator, illustration, handiwork, created, beautiful, fulfill, congregation, submit, church, pastor, future, sovereign, hope, god, heart, nature, trust, purposeful, hills, video, planning, commit, mountains, plans, valleys, loop, pastor, motion background, resource (view more) (view less)
A useful motion background video to conclude church service, or for any other event as well, thanking the audience for attending the service.
Tags: church, conclude, in person, 5, preaching, abstract, preaching, church, motion, audience, illustration, open, green, congregation, preach, online, animation, sermon, five, video, churches, conclusion, loop, five minute, opener, 5 minute, sermon, motion background, minutes, resource, background, service (view more) (view less)
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