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Sermons: The Church – Week Five
In week five of this sermon series, Greg Boyd discusses what the church should look like in the lens of the cross. A universal Church was born out of the ministry of Jesus, and this Church is empowered to look like the Cross. In this sermon, Greg shows us why it’s so important, as the Church, to keep our eyes fixed on the cross.
You can view the full sermon here.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Church, Cruciform Theology, Greg Boyd, Woodland Hills Church
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