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Greg Boyd: Relationship vs Religion [Video]
In his April 29, 2012 sermon, Greg explains that what Jesus invites us into is much more than just another world religion.
You can download the full sermon from Woodland Hills Church here. Video clip sourced via DeepCoffee.
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