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ISIS, Islam & Jesus
http://youtu.be/7W5NWWFFJMg?list=PLB5r2P47beqLlY3wM6VKjwEEofXAZ4lX5
Our friend Bruxy taught a series at The Meeting House titled ISIS, Islam & Jesus that we wanted to share with you. This is episode one, and you can find the whole series by clicking here. If you believe in redemptive violence, you’ll be challenged by what he has to say.
Category: Sermons and Video Clips
Tags: Bruxy Cavey, ISIS, Islam, Non-Violence, Redemption, Violence
Topics: Following Jesus
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