Sermon: The Salt and Light Revolution
What does it mean to be the salt and light? In Greg’s sermon last weekend, he explores how followers of Jesus can step out of the crowd in ways that bring these good things to the world around us. Visit the Woodland Hills website for this week’s sermon resources.
Category: General
Tags: Kingdom Living, Sermons
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