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According to Your Faith
In his sermon from this last weekend, Greg deals with Scriptures that have created some misunderstandings regarding the nature of faith. He shows how we can replace the gimmickry we normally associate with faith with something much more beautiful and lasting. You can download the sermon here.
How have Greg’s thoughts on faith impacted the way you relate to God? We’d love to hear from you!
Image sourced via Woodland Hills Church.
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