Best Desert Life Church Podcasts (2024)

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Janet Dales || Become Less || Winning! || 9:30am 30:09

12d ago30:09

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By Desert Life Church

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124. A Voice in the Wilderness 13:47

4h ago13:47

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Let’s listen to a historical and spiritual analyses of John the Baptist’s role as the Voice crying out in the Wilderness. John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your …

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The Ladder of Divine Ascent - Chapter XXVII: On Stillness of Mind and Body, Part VIII 1:02:45

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One of the most wonderful things that someone said in the group tonight was: “I am amazed at how simple it all is!” And they are absolutely right in their observation. All that the fathers tell us - about the struggle for purity of heart and overcoming the passions, seeking stillness and constancy in prayer - comes down to one simple reality. God i…

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CAMELS: Without water. "Setting the Desert on Fire." Spitting. Camel Up! 19:04

4h ago19:04

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I had more ideas for Animal Month, but we’re out of weeks. Maybe we’ll do it again sometime. And thanks to everyone in the Heaven Citizens Facebook group who participated in the poll – we’ll do it again soon. We’ll cover how camels and their drinking habits saved the family of Abraham; how an Englishman failed to get the Arabs to leave their camel-…

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123. Desert Prophet 11:58

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Why were people so drawn to John the Baptist, and why he is considered the forerunner of Jesus Christ? Dan Snow's History Hit podcast at podcasthttps://amzn.to/4feSBb7 The Immerser: John the Baptist by Joan Taylor at https://amzn.to/3LEQrE4 John the Baptist books available at https://amzn.to/3LCfQy1 Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3L…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Hypothesis XVII, Part I 1:00:21

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The desert was a laboratory. The monks went into its depths precisely to push the limits of what they needed in order to sustain themselves; whether it be food, water or sleep. Therefore, we must not find ourselves put off by the stories that seem so extreme. Quite simply, they were extreme! The desert being a laboratory, compelled the monks not on…

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The Ladder of Divine Ascent - Chapter XXVII: On Stillness of Mind and Body, Part VII 1:03:45

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St. John draws us into the experience of stillness and its many fruits. It is a precious gift that comes to us by the grace of God and takes root in a heart prepared through years of asceticism and watchfulness. It is our waiting upon God. In many ways this sums up the vocation of the hermit/monk. But it also captures the essence of our life and th…

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EXTRA 30. Narvaez Expedition from Florida to Mexico 16:00

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Spanish explorer Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was one of four survivors of the Narváez expedition which traveled the American Gulf Coast & Southwest reaching Mexico City in 1536. They were the first known non-Native Americans to see the Mississippi River, and to cross the Gulf of Mexico and Texas. The Narváez expedition was a Spanish journey of explo…

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Ephesians 2:11-22 | The Comforting Presence of Christ

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The comforting presence of Christ is known through faith in him as this faith is worked out in the church, the temple of God on earth. Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 56:1-8 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-presenceofChrist-07-28-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison

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ENCORE 39. Historical Reality of Jesus 11:17

1h ago11:17

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Many People feel that Jesus was not a real, historical figure, but rather more of a mythic character. There are all kinds of spiritual systems that trade in mythic language bearing spiritual truths—but according to Bishop Robert Barron, that’s NOT what Christianity is. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Bishop Robert Barron books & podcasts available …

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MONTHLY REPORT, July 2024: My Board Game Starter Set. 19:54

3d ago19:54

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In all my obsessing over books the last year or two, I’ve gotten away from board gaming a bit. I’m still playing, mind you, and occasionally I’m still purchasing. But the closet’s pretty full already. True, the same could be said of my bookshelves, but board games are a lot bigger and more expensive than books. Today I’m going to use this space to …

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122. John the Baptist 11:37

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A Jewish prophet emerged from a period of desert solitude in the Jordan River valley during the third decade of the first century AD. He wore simple camel hair garments and ate nothing but locusts and wild honey. His name was John the Baptist. Dan Snow's History Hit podcast at podcasthttps://amzn.to/4feSBb7 The Immerser: John the Baptist by Joan Ta…

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DONKEYS: Balaam. "The Jackass Whisperer." Loopholes. La Granja: No Siesta 19:59

2h ago19:59

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Donkeys won the poll last week for the animal to feature this week. That was done through the Heaven Citizens Facebook group – check it out if you have not already. This week we’ll discuss the lesson a donkey taught Balaam and is trying to teach us today; the donkeys we meet every day and how to avoid becoming one of them; the rationalizations we m…

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121. What is an Apologist? 10:01

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Christian writers who defend their beliefs against critics and recommend their faith to outsiders are called Christian apologists. Catholic Answers Live podcast available at https://amzn.to/47IB5Yk Christian apologists books available at https://amzn.to/3YgDDeE THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are r…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Hypothesis XVI, Part II 59:14

2h ago59:14

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We picked up once again with the theme of “loving fasting.” The severity of the desert father’s practice of this discipline reveals that love. They discovered not only how essential the body is in the spiritual struggle to overcome attachment and the order of one’s desires towards God, but also that fasting brings a simplicity to one’s life.We begi…

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EXTRA 29. Coronado's Seven Cities of Cibola 15:52

3h ago15:52

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Spanish conquistador Francisco Vazquez de Coronado led an expedition from Mexico through the southwestern USA in search of the fabled Cities of Cibola from 1540-42. He had hoped to reach the mythical Seven Cities of Gold located throughout the pueblos of the New Mexico Territory. His ambitious journey marked the first European sightings of the Gran…

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Courageous Prayer | Repentance and Restoration | Ps Alex Lee 41:07

9d ago41:07

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We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on Instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!…

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Courageous Prayer | Courage and Consistency | Caley Korocz 34:41

2d ago34:41

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We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on Instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!…

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ENCORE 38. Jesus Myth Theory 11:01

1h ago11:01

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This myth theory presents the view that the story of Jesus is largely mythological, and has little basis in historical fact. It is a fringe theory supported by a small group of dedicated, active and vocal scholars and mythicists who argue that in the Gospels a fictitious historical narrative was imposed on a mythical cosmic savior figure. Enjoy thi…

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120. John Calvin (1609-64) 11:13

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One of the Reformation’s most influential personalities was John Calvin. His monumental life provides captivating insight, linking a defining historical epoch with the ripples emanating from its wake, and in the process shares much about religion’s once and future impact on human life and development of North America. Check out the YouTube version …

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Hypothesis XV, Part IV and XVI, Part I 1:02:06

6d ago1:02:06

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We continued our discussion of the fathers’ love for abstinence and fasting. While their feats seem amazing to us as well as how little food they needed to sustain themselves, the importance is what this love of these disciplines show us. They were not embraced simply as forms of discipline or endurance, but rather that which humbled the mind and t…

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WOLVES: False prophets. "White Fang." Habitats. Wolves. 19:31

7h ago19:31

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We did dogs last week; this week it’s about their wild and perhaps evil predecessors. Exactly how wild and how evil, well, that’s why you’re here, right? We’ll discuss Jesus’s ideas about wolves – if anything they’re worse than dogs; the wolf that became a dog, and the baggage he brought with him; the living space wolves need and why it doesn’t ove…

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119. Doctrines of Martin Luther 11:51

7m ago11:51

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What is the legacy of the man who, early in the 16th century, changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest. Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church concludes his unique analyses of this fascinating time in history. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/PG56DwQkaOk wh…

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EXTRA 28. De Soto Crosses the Mississippi River 17:19

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STORY OF AMERICA — Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando de Soto led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day southeastern United States searching for gold and a passage to China from 1539-42. Along the way, he became the first European to cross the Mississippi River. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out …

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Courageous Prayer | Prayer of Praise and Petition | Ps Alex Lee 38:18

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We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on Instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!…

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Ps Grant Austin || Serve the Least || Winning! || 9:30am 42:13

10d ago42:13

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By Desert Life Church

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ENCORE 37. Myth and Ritual 11:16

14h ago11:16

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The supreme intellectual instruments of religious creativity are myth and ritual — among the greatest of all human achievements. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! World Religions by John Bowker available at https://amzn.to/3q1erKf Historical Jesus books available at https://amzn.to/43rnYbq History of Christianity books available at https://amzn.to/43…

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118. Ninety-five Theses 16:07

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Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked a religious Reformation that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/s5iUe-ZNOBA which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. Martin Luther books available at https://amzn.to/45n2zlx Protestant Reformation books a…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Hypothesis XV, Part III 1:02:29

6d ago1:02:29

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The fathers often draw us along this mysterious path, the narrow path, that leads to the kingdom. They lead us, as it were, “where angels fear to tread.” They show us in an unvarnished fashion how the path to Godly love and virtue passes through affliction. Yet, even that is too simplistic. It is the suffering heart, the heart crushed by prayer and…

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The Ladder of Divine Ascent - Chapter XXVII: On Stillness of Mind and Body, Part VI 1:07:39

20d ago1:07:39

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St. John Climacus once again gives us powerful images to help us understand the meaning of stillness and how it is to be protected. One such image is that of an eyelash that falls into the eye and creates irritation. The enemy of stillness is agitation; we are often driven to distraction by a concern for our physical and emotional well-being. Fear …

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Hypothesis XV, Part II 1:08:31

4d ago1:08:31

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What is it that we are hungry for in this world? So many of the writings of the fathers can be reduced to this very question. What is the deepest desire of our hearts? What have we been created for and what satisfies the sense of incompleteness or the strange feeling of nostalgia within us? Because we have been created for God and find in Him our t…

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The Ladder of Divine Ascent - Chapter XXVII: On Stillness of Mind and Body, Part V 1:05:08

10d ago1:05:08

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There is a beautiful movement created in the heart by St. John’s writing; it is almost a dance. We move back-and-forth with St. John by simultaneously reflecting upon the beauty of silence and stillness and the intimacy that we experience with God through it - while also being shown what the loss of the silence does to us. The silence of which St. …

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DOGS: Filth and mercy. "The Call of the Wild." Barking. Action Pups. 19:13

4d ago19:13

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It’s all animals this month, and we’re starting with my favorite – the one that’s most likely to defend me if I’m attacked, and least likely to eat me when I’m dead. This week we’ll discuss how the Bible does not love dogs nearly as much as I do; how the wolf inside every dog is there looking for a chance to get out; how my dog communicates with me…

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117. Indulgences 19:27

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Martin Luther’s objections to the sale of Indulgences signaled the birth of Protestantism that changed the world and the relationship between religion, commerce, and conquest at the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the North American continent. Special guest Pastor Lance Ralston of the History of the Christian Church podcast ha…

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EXTRA 27. Virgin of Guadalupe 23:51

15d ago23:51

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STORY OF AMERICA — The most venerated Christian relic in the Americas holds a blessed and sacred image formed in 1531, a decade after the conquest of Mesoamerica by Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez. Known as the Virgin of Guadalupe this holy image on a cloak became a recognized symbol of Catholic Mexicans and is today enshrined within the Basilic…

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Courageous Prayer | Welcome to Babylon | Ps Alex Lee 34:05

26d ago34:05

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We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on Instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!…

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Ps David Keane || Be the Last || Winning! || 9:30am 48:31

26d ago48:31

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By Desert Life Church

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ENCORE 36. The Preparer 10:02

8d ago10:02

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John the Baptist’s role as the Preparer—as the Way-Paver, destined for a Ministry of Preparation—was so important that Jesus himself said of him, “I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John.” Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 THANKS for the many wonderful c…

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BEASTS, part 3: with Josh Collier and Steven McCrary 24:51

9d ago24:51

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This wraps up a terrific conversation with Josh Collier and Steven McCrary; if you haven’t checked out the first two sections, please do yourself a favor and give those a listen. Here we conclude by discussing the beast that hides from the mirror, and how he looks a lot like us on our bad days. How should we respond when God tries to lift us out of…

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116. Reformation 19:00

10d ago19:00

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Unravel the truth, myth, legend, traditions, and mysteries surrounding the Protestant Reformation’s instigator Martin Luther (1483-1546). Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/zUs_wwYRDGw which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast a…

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BEASTS, part 2: with Josh Collier and Steven McCrary 24:14

10d ago24:14

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We are back with part 2 of my talk with Josh Collier and Steven McCrary — two “beasts” in the absolute best sense of the word. Josh preaches for the church of Christ in Joliet, Illinois; Steven for the Golden Springs church in Aniston, Alabama. The talking beasts in the Narnia books start the conversation going on the topic of rising above our base…

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BEASTS: with Josh Collier and Steven McCrary 20:02

13d ago20:02

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We kick off Animal Month on the podcast by talking about beasts and beastliness. Here to help are Josh Collier, who preaches for the church of Christ in Joliet, Illinois; and Steven McCrary, who preaches for the Golden Springs church in Aniston, Alabama. In the first of three segments of our conversation, we talk about the beasts in Revelation 13 a…

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115. Martin Luther, Protester 11:36

13d ago11:36

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In 1517, reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) lit a match of protest that blew rapidly into a bonfire that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/fJ-3i25nJ0I which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of the Papacy podcast available at ht…

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EXTRA 26. Conquest of the Aztec Empire 18:44

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During the reign of legendary Aztec King Montezuma, Conquistador Hernan Cortes conquered Mexico (1519-21) and founded the Kingdom of New Spain. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra! Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/1L-sKN1xHFk which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and …

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Ephesians 2:1-10 | From Death to Life

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God in Christ came to us when we were morally dead, saved us through Christ and gave us a purpose. Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 34:1-9 http://media.urclearning.org/audio/tm-deathtolife-06-30-2024.MP3By Rev. Tom Morrison

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Vision Sunday | Ps Alex Lee 23:48

14d ago23:48

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We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!…

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Lyndon Frearson || Impacting with Love || 9:30am 48:35

1M ago48:35

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By Desert Life Church

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ENCORE 35. Birth of John the Baptist 11:07

22d ago11:07

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When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son whom she named John, forever to be known as John the Baptist. Enjoy this Encore Presentation! Books by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson available at https://amzn.to/46ORT00 THANKS for the many wonderful comments, messages, ratings and reviews. All of them are regularly posted for your read…

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HALFTIME REPORT: My Best Books of 2024 (So Far) 19:06

17d ago19:06

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I’ve completed more than 100 books thus far in 2024 — a bit behind my pace from 2023, but still, not too bad. And yes, some of those books were on the short side. But not all — I’ve read six books this year that were 500 pages or longer. I try to balance my reading between fiction, non-fiction and inspirational books. Fiction is lagging behind in 2…

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114. Martin Luther 16:48

24d ago16:48

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Riding a growing wave of discontentment within the Catholic Church and its leadership guided by the Pope, a German priest, theologian, author and hymn writer by the name of Martin Luther (1483-1546), lit a match of protest that rapidly grew into a bonfire that changed the world. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/3_98…

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