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#1,096: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself 5:28

6h ago5:28

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What would the world be like if we viewed everyone as our neighbors? And, what if we truly loved our neighbors as we love ourselves? Main Points: 1. Our relationship with God is inseparable from our relationships to the people in our lives. We can’t be in a love relationship with God and not act in love towards other people. This is what Jesus call…

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#1.095: God Loves Sinners 5:30

1d ago5:30

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In the greatest demonstration of love the world has ever seen, Jesus, the Son of God, willingly lays down His life as a sacrifice for sinners. Christ died for us so that we won’t have to die. Motivated by love, Jesus takes our place on the cross. He becomes our substitute. He satisfied the justices of a holy God, by taking our penalty. Main Points:…

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#146 – Dana Hicks: Trading Conservative Dogma for Liberal Dogma 1:08:03

2d ago1:08:03

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Listen to the aftershow where we talk about kids, iPads, and spirituality Dana Hicks discusses the journey from conservative pastor to deconstructing faith and redefining spirituality. We delve into how deconstruction can lead to trading conservative dogma for liberal dogma, the role of psychedelics in spiritual experiences, and the importance of a…

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#1,094: An Intimate Relationship with God 5:20

2d ago5:20

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God invites us into this intimacy. He calls for us to be close to Him. This is what differentiates Christianity from any other religion in the world. God is not cold and distant. He welcomes closeness with himself. He calls and invites us to seek Him and pursue Him. Main Points: 1. Can you hear His voice? In your loneliness, in your anxiety, in you…

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#1,093: Your Next Step Will Require Courage 5:50

3d ago5:50

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To fulfill God’s plan for your life, it will take courage. Your next step will require courage. But here’s what’s encouraging, you don’t have to exhibit a lot of courage, just a small amount will do. Imagine what God can do with a small amount of courage! Main Points: 1. We all admire people with great faith. You know, those who do big things for G…

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#1,092: Trusting God to Protect Us 5:20

4d ago5:20

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Today you and I will face things that will threaten our faith, especially our faith in God’s protection. You might be worried about your marriage, the decisions your children are making, the future of your career, the economy, or even your physical safety. You might be worried about your retirement account, the increase in crime in your neighborhoo…

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#1,091: Faith + Obedience 5:21

7d ago5:21

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Faith and obedience go hand in hand. What leads us to obey God is the fact that we trust Him. If you don’t trust him, you won’t obey Him. Faith is a choice. Obedience is a choice. Every time we do something just because God “said so” we are acting in faith. Main Points: 1. By faith we believe in the Word of God. This faith leads us to submit oursel…

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#1,090: What is Humility? 5:22

8d ago5:22

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It’s always better to listen to the caution of the Holy Spirit and to guard our hearts against pride. If we do not live in humility before the Lord. God himself will humble us, and it is not pleasant. Main Points: 1. What is Humility? Humility is an accurate estimation of our self-importance in relation to God and others. Humility is having a right…

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#1,089: Why We Need One Another 5:30

9d ago5:30

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At its heart, the Bible is a book about relationships – how we relate to God, and how we relate to each other. Main Points: 1. You need to know this about God. He is concerned with your aloneness. 2. I believe God is calling the church to be a place of hope. A place of life. A place of love. A place of honesty and genuine friendships and relationsh…

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#1,088: God's Word is Timeless 5:28

10d ago5:28

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From generation to generation, the Word of God endures. It is timeless in its relevance. It speaks to the hearts of men, women, teenagers, boys, and girls. Seasons come and go, but the Scripture is still powerful in its application to the human condition. Main Points: 1. The Word of God we have is precious. God has spoken and we have it in print an…

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#1,087: God Sees Everything 5:35

11d ago5:35

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Our relationship with God is like no other. In our relationships with people, there may be a thousand things they don’t know about you, especially as it is related to the heart. Your friend doesn’t know your thoughts, your desires, your motives, and your feelings, but God does. Main Points: 1. Think about this truth: God knows absolutely everything…

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#1,086: The Prayer Jesus is Asking Your to Pray 5:29

14d ago5:29

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As we read the four Gospels, we see Jesus modeling prayer and teaching His disciples to pray, but did you know that Jesus gave us only one prayer request? Yes, Jesus himself asks us to pray for something. Main Points: 1. As Jesus speaks about the lost, those who have not put their faith in God, he uses the metaphor of a field of crops that are ripe…

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#1,085: The Ministry of Encouragement 5:17

15d ago5:17

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You never know the impact of your kindness, your love, and your words of encouragement. I believe people around you today are desperate for encouragement. Everyone around you is fighting a battle you know nothing about. What a difference you could make in someone’s life by encouraging them to trust the Lord, to keep believing, and to not give up. M…

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#145 – Garrick Allen: Revelation Isn’t What You Think 58:36

16d ago58:36

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Listen to our after show where we talk about Garrick's thoughts on Pastors, Revelation and Hell Dr. Garrick Allen uncovers truths about how the Book of Revelation has been misunderstood for centuries, reshaping our view of Scripture. Discover how ancient manuscripts and hidden texts challenge modern beliefs in unexpected ways. Thoughts, questions, …

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#1,084: God Cares About the Lonely 5:57

16d ago5:57

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I want to assure you today that no matter what you are experiencing or what you feel, God’s face is turned towards you. He does know what you feel and He cares. Main Points: 1. Perhaps you feel down today, thinking all your hope is gone, that even God has abandoned you. Yes, you may feel those things, but that doesn’t mean your feelings are true. T…

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#1,083: When Jesus Says Hard Things 5:55

17d ago5:55

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I love the words of Jesus. I’ve discovered that most people do, even non-believers. You can even purchase Bibles that only have the words of Jesus printed. It’s been said that no one speaks like Jesus and I would agree. His words have power and they have life. These truths are encouraging, uplifting, inspiring, and challenging. They changed people’…

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#1,082: God Loves a Cheerful Giver 5:39

18d ago5:39

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God loves a cheerful giver. I believe this is because God himself is a giver. God loves to give. Every blessing we have is because God has given them to us. When we give with joy we are being like God. Main Points: 1. God blesses those who give. He said if we give sparingly, meaning in a small amount, we will receive a small blessing, but if we giv…

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#1,081: A Consistent Prayer Life 5:21

21d ago5:21

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As Christians, prayer is always a whisper away. Prayer is communication with God, and we can live each minute of the day in a constant, flowing, conversation with God. You don’t need a special appointment to talk with God. You can do so, anywhere, and at any time. Main Points: 1. There is significant value in making a specific time for prayer. I th…

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#1,080: The Christian Life is a Changed Life 5:44

22d ago5:44

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The Big Idea: We hear it said all the time. People don’t change. Who they are….is who they are. It’s seems like a hopeless statement. But Christianity is about change. The Bible is full of stories about messed up people who changed by the power of God. God takes what people see as useless, worthless, ruined, and broken and makes them new. Main Poin…

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#1,079: Do I Fear the Lord? 5:20

23d ago5:20

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The Big Idea: Fear of the Lord is deep respect, awe, and reverence for God. We give God the glory, honor, reverence, gratitude, and praise, he deserves. God holds this preeminent position in our hearts and lives. We regard his desires over and above our own. Main Points: 1. We should fear or respect the Lord as one who has authority over us. It is …

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#1,078: What Does Forgiveness Cost? 5:28

24d ago5:28

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The Big Idea: Jesus paid our debt on the cross. He bore our sins upon his body. He suffered and died in our place, as our substitute. Jesus took the shame, condemnation, and pain we were to bear. He carried our cross and paid the ultimate price. It was a very high price to pay for our forgiveness. Main Points: 1. Forgiveness comes at a cost. If you…

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#1,077: Spiritual Hunger 5:51

28d ago5:51

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The Big Idea: Any attempts at finding joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment apart from God always leave us empty. Yes, there may be temporary moments of happiness and perceived satisfaction, but it is never lasting. Millions of people can testify that they never knew real joy until they knew Jesus as Savior and Lord. Main Points: 1. As real as our phy…

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#1,076: Can God Heal My Broken Relationship? 5:54

29d ago5:54

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The Big Idea: There is one key that is necessary for a relationship to be restored. It requires forgiveness. I’ve never seen a broken relationship restored without forgiveness. Main Points: 1. A relationship can break down from neglect. A relationship can break down from conflict. A relationship can break down from misunderstanding. The world is fi…

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#1,075: The Message of the Cross 5:48

1M ago5:48

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The Big Idea: We understand that those who don’t believe in Jesus, can’t see the immense value of the cross of Jesus. But there is also a danger for the believer. There is the danger of the cross and the gospel message becoming so familiar to us that it loses its value, its meaning, and its impact in our lives. Main Points: 1. The message of the cr…

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#1,074: Through Suffering We Become Stronger 5:46

1M ago5:46

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The Big Idea: I don’t believe there is anything that causes our spiritual roots to grow deeper than suffering. Most of us listening today have experience with reaching out to God in hard times. It’s here that we grow in our faith, we experience God’s grace, strength, and peace. In times of suffering, we learn that the promise is true. God will neve…

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#1,073: The Blessing in Giving 5:45

1M ago5:45

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The Big Idea: I’m convinced that most of us listening today would say we have been blessed by God. In fact, many would say that we have been greatly blessed and blessed beyond what they deserve. God has been so good to us. So what do we do with our blessings? Main Points: 1. Jesus teaches us that the blessing is found in the giving. The blessing is…

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#1,072: Does Absolute Truth Exist? 5:27

1M ago5:27

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Where do we find absolute truth? We find truth in the Bible. What God says is true, and it is true absolutely. There is no wavering in God’s truth. Truth does not change according to polling data or by decisions handed down by Congress or the Supreme Court. Why? It is God’s truth. Truth is what God says. Main Points: 1. We don’t usually think of a …

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#1,071: God's Word is Eternal 5:55

1M ago5:55

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God has ordained that His Word would last forever. No man can destroy the Word of God. It remains throughout every season and every generation. Main Points: 1. Scripture has never been more available than it is today. As of September 2020, the full Bible has been translated into 704 languages, and the New Testament has been translated into an addit…

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#1,070: The Prayer of Surrender 5:50

1M ago5:50

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Out of all the prayers we pray, there is one prayer that is more difficult than all the others. It is the prayer of surrender. The prayer of submission to God is harder than all other prayers. It requires great trust in God. It demands a letting go of our control. It’s releasing the situation in God’s hands and trusting Him to meet the need as He s…

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#1,069: Will We Ever Be Satisfied? 5:57

1M ago5:57

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Satisfaction apart from Christ is an elusive search. Our flesh craves more and more. More everything. More anything. No matter what we have, whether it’s money, possessions, recognition, sex, accomplishment, or experiences, we still want more. Yet, like Rockefeller, we have discovered that more doesn’t satisfy. Main Points: 1. What is satisfaction …

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#1,068: Jesus Was Fully God and Fully Human 5:00

1M ago5:00

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Jesus leaves the glory and majesty of Heaven and takes on flesh and blood. He becomes one of us. He doesn’t leave his deity behind, but he takes on humanity. He is fully God and fully human at the same time. Yes, it is miraculous. Main Points: 1. Not only does Jesus take on humanity. He moves into our world, our neighborhood, our very lives. He exp…

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#1,067: Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus 5:12

1M ago5:12

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It’s so easy to become distracted and to turn our eyes to other things. Whether it’s other people, mistakes or failures, or simply the cares of life, we are tempted to look away from Jesus. We don’t usually do this intentionally, we just become distracted. Main Points: 1. The scripture likens the Christian life to a race that is to be finished. We …

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#1,066: How to Pray for your Unsaved Family 5:22

1M ago5:22

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Can I give you a word of encouragement? Your unsaved family members are on the mind of God. While He won’t force anyone to believe in Him, He is actively pursuing them through His Holy Spirit. In fact, scripture tells us this is the reason God has delayed the return of Christ. Main Points: 1. First, let me encourage you to pray faithfully and consi…

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#1,065: You Can Trust What God Has Said 5:40

2M ago5:40

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Obedience comes down to simply taking God at his Word and doing what he has said. We bring ourselves to this obedience because we fear the Lord. He is God and we are not. We submit to his lordship and leadership in our lives. Main Points: 1. I want to take Him at His Word. I want to readily obey the instructions of Scripture, simply because God has…

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#1,064: Learning to Walk with God 5:19

2M ago5:19

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Often in Scripture, our relationship with God is described as a walk. Sometimes we’ll use the phrase “we are on a journey.” This idea goes back to the relationship Adam and Eve had with God in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3:8 - “God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day.” Main Points: 1. When I preach funerals, I’ll often say, “The …

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#1,063: The Comfort of the Holy Spirit 5:58

2M ago5:58

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What brings us comfort is the recognition that we are not alone. Jesus said this comforter would “abide with you forever.” We don’t face the trials of life by ourselves. He is with us. What a blessing to have God in our lives. Every day we can feel his presence. Every day, regardless of our circumstances, we can rely on the strength and comfort He …

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#1,062: Do You Love God With Your Mind? 5:30

2M ago5:30

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I’m fascinated with the idea that we are to love God with all of our minds. The Bible sees the mind as a place of our thoughts, judgment, and intention. Our minds allow us to be rational, weigh evidence, make decisions about right and wrong, and to develop opinions. Our minds allow us to worship, praise God, love, repent, and trust. Main Points: 1.…

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#1,061: Do You Have Joy? 5:32

2M ago5:32

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How is it possible to have all of our sins forgiven, to have the promise of eternal life, to daily live with a relationship with God, and not have joy? How is it possible? If we have experienced such amazing gifts from God, shouldn’t our lives radiate the joy of the Lord? Main Points: 1. Joy in the Biblical context, is not an emotion. Joy is an att…

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#1,060: Jesus Satisfies our Spiritual Thirst 5:59

2M ago5:59

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I discovered that Jesus could offer me something that nothing or no one else could offer. He could quench my spiritual thirst. He offered me a relationship. He offered me purpose for my life. As I began to sincerely follow him, my life was filled with contentment. I realized that Jesus could satisfy the thirst and the longing that I had inside. Mai…

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#1,059: When I Struggle With My Faith 5:23

2M ago5:23

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Use the measure of faith God has given you. Cry out to Him… “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” Once again trust our great God to meet you in your time of difficulty and to give you the faith you need. Main Points: 1. We want to believe, but sometimes faith is a struggle. When you have been through so much, when you are weary, and when it…

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#1,058: God Will Give You Opportunities 5:21

2M ago5:21

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Today God will give you an opportunity. I believe it happens every day. God gives you and me opportunities to serve Him through our witness, acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and steps of faith. Main Points: 1. So often we miss these opportunities to serve God because they are small. We don’t recognize them as a chance to be a blessing to s…

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#1,057: There Is No Substitute for Fervent Prayer 5:23

2M ago5:23

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Let us remember that nothing is a substitute for earnest prayer. Nothing can take its place. Today’s church does many important things, but we must make prayer a priority. Main Points: 1. This is a remarkable story of God’s power and deliverance, but what stands out to me the most from this story is the commitment of the church to prayer. This mira…

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#1,056: Your New Identity as a Child of God 5:22

2M ago5:22

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If you have placed your faith in Jesus, you are a child of God. This is your God-given identity and purpose. You are to live for God and his glory. You are to fulfill His purpose for your life. There is no higher calling and no greater joy than to live for God. Main Points: 1. For the Christian, identity shouldn’t be an issue. The Bible makes it ve…

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#1,055: Avoiding The Desire to Become Jealous 5:29

2M ago5:29

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Jealousy has been defined as “resenting God’s goodness in others’ lives and ignoring God’s goodness in my own life. Jealousy is an enemy of our hearts because it causes a lack of contentment and gratitude toward God. Main Points: 1. Jealousy can lead us to become angry, bitter, and unforgiving. It can lead us to gossip, lie, or be malicious. Jealou…

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#1,054: What Story Will You Tell The Next Generation? 5:32

2M ago5:32

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This generation must believe God to move in power so they too, will have their own stories to tell. We cannot let the story of God’s power die with our generation. Main Points: 1. We must continue telling the next generation the stories of God’s faithfulness. Has God done a miracle in your life? Do you have a God story? Do you have a praise report …

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#1,053: Does Your Soul Need a Tune-Up? 5:18

2M ago5:18

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My heart does not naturally follow after God. It does not naturally seek after Him. With intentionality, I must get back in tune with God. Main Points: 1. We can ask, “Are my words out of tune with the Spirit of God? Have my words been negative, critical, crass, or even vulgar? Have my words been filled with complaint, gossip, criticism, or profani…

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