Best C4 Church Podcasts (2024)

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Does Anyone See Me? | Ashes | Week 1 41:47

15d ago41:47

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Lent is a time to take off our masks and come to Jesus as we are. In the first week of this series, Pastor Chad will unpack Matthew 6:1-4 and examine the questions: What motivates us to act religiously and/or devoutly? Is it duty, approval, guilt, people pleasing, or something else other than God? You will walk away from this message with a clearer…

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Simple Gospel, Week Thirteen: True Freedom | Joel Martin 40:59

2d ago40:59

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As Americans we think we are freedom experts, but we have much to learn. True and biblical freedom is freedom from self-saving and is not about freedom to follow our desires. Come learn about true freedom and the freedom to love others.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Twelve: A Spiritual Ancestry Test | Christian Lefko 44:13

10d ago44:13

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Paul uses the story of Sarah and Hagar to illustrate two different ways of approaching religion: human effort vs. divine grace. His Jewish opponents were confident that they were in the correct lineage of Abraham. But Paul demonstrates that they are actually in the line of Hagar, and thus the line of slavery. He challenges the Galatians, and us, wh…

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Simpel Gospel, Week Eleven: You are Family...Why Reject Then? | Joel Martin 39:29

17d ago39:29

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God has adopted us into his family. Why would we want to go back to slavery and reject our Father and our family in Christ? Explore Galatians 4 to learn the secret of resting in God rather than fighting for control.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Ten: The Assurance of Adoption | Adam Derus 42:31

24d ago42:31

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Many Christians lack assurance of salvation, not because they doubt the power of God, but because they doubt whether that power has saved them. Come and see how the Son came to make many sons, and how the power of adoption provides a basis for biblical assurance.

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Simple Gospel, Week Nine: What is the Gospel? | Joel Martin 1:05:19

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We say things like the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The gospel is central. But have we stopped to consider? What is the gospel precisely? Is it the resurrection? Substitutionary atonement? Baptism? What is included? What isn’t necessary? Come find out!By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Eight: Embrace Oneness | Joshua Brussel 43:40

1M ago43:40

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In a world filled with broken relationships, believers are called to embrace oneness by recognizing our need, receiving the gifts of salvation, and walking in the unity created by Christ.

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Simple Gospel, Week Seven: The Inferiority of the Law | Adam Derus 42:38

2M ago42:38

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What role does the law play in salvation? How does the law compare to faith? Join us as Paul reveals the limits of the law and brings us to an emphatic conclusion: that faith and promise are superior to the law in every single way.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Six: Defended | Joel Martin 47:31

2M ago47:31

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We become a Christian through the gospel, but are we then done with it? Do we need to focus on our effort now? Is the Christian life the gospel from beginning to end? Come explore Galatians 3 and the gospel defended from beginning to end.By Joel Martin

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Simple Gospel, Week Five: Gospel Defended | Adam Derus 43:14

2M ago43:14

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After being entrusted with the gospel, Paul begins to defend the purity and truth of the gospel. Through Paul's confrontation with Peter, we see that we are to defend the gospel against hypocrisy, against barriers to grace, and against misapplication.By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Four: Preserving the Truth of the Gospel | Christian Lefko 39:28

3M ago39:28

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Paul recounts that when he made his second visit to Jerusalem, he presented the gospel he was preaching to Peter, James and John. In response, they affirmed both his apostleship and his message. But when some “false brothers” tried to get him to compromise, he did not budge for a moment. This story teaches us that the truth of the gospel is a prere…

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Simple Gospel, Week Three: God's Gospel | Adam Derus 41:16

3M ago41:16

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Paul reveals that his personal and gospel authority come directly by way of revelation from God, a truth that is born out in his own testimony. Paul's story compels us to see that God's gospel changes lives, gives us purpose, is authoritative, and is ultimately for his glory. Text: Galatians 1:10-24By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week Two: Gospel Desertion | Adam Derus 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Paul's love for the Galatians compels him to address their shocking choice to desert the one true gospel, a foolish choice with dire consequences. Together, we examine the need to strengthen our faith in the true gospel and guard against the pull to drift away. Text: Galatians 1:6-10By Adam Derus

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Simple Gospel, Week One: Church, This is the Gospel | Joel Martin 37:23

3M ago37:23

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There is a battle between the true simple gospel and other gospels. We need to be reminded of the simple gospel that Jesus died for our sins, was raised from the dead according to God's will and for God's glory. Passage: Galatians 1:1-5By Joel Martin

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The Gift of God: The Giver and the Gift | Adam Derus 39:42

4M ago39:42

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The character of God provides a welcome chance to reorient ourselves amidst the discouragements, distractions, and busyness of the holidays. Come see that God is both the Giver and the Gift, and be reminded to worship the Father as the great giver and rejoice in the Spirit as our uniqueBy Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Eight: What About the Failures of the Church? | Adam Derus 1:01:30

5M ago1:01:30

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The church is full of hypocrites or self-righteous fanatics, and the history of the church is littered with injustices and violence. Join us as we examine the heart of God and the failures of his church—and how this is a picture of the Gospel.By Adam Derus

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Greatest Hits: Who Needs Your Faith? | Josh Beers 33:06

5M ago33:06

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In the common story of the healing of the paralytic, we see the transformational reality that this powerful encounter with Jesus happens because of the faith of the friends. How can the strength of your public and intentional faith change someone else's life? Passage: Mark 2By Josh Beers

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Hardball, Week Seven: How Can We Trust the Bible? | Adam Derus 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

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The Christian faith requires belief in the Bible, but many skeptics question the reliability of the Scriptures. Should we really build our lives around this book? Come explore as we discuss four important steps to increase our trust in the Bible.By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Six: The Problem of Exclusivity | Adam Derus 1:00:17

6M ago1:00:17

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Many people object to Jesus' exclusive claim that He is the only way to God, that there is one narrow path to the Father. But is it unfair to claim there really is only one way to heaven through Jesus? And what about those who have never heard of Jesus?By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Five: How Could a Loving God Send People to Hell? | Adam Derus 1:05:32

6M ago1:05:32

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Together we approach this apparent contradiction by examining briefly the Christian teaching on death and hell, followed by seven thoughts to ponder in response to this question. A time of Q&A with Kyle, Adam, and Joel follows the message.By Adam Derus

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Hardball, Week Four: Christianity and Science - Friends or Enemies? | Joel Martin 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

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Are Christianity and Science at odds? Come see why they are not enemies, but instead friends. In fact, you need a Christian worldview to do consistent science.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: Glorify the Son | Welton Bonner 41:31

7M ago41:31

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Jesus boldly and audaciously asks his Father to glorify Himself in the High Priestly prayer. Join us to see why the Son deserves such glory and to be challenged to not settle for lesser glories in this life, but to live our lives to the glory of God the Son. Passage: John 17:1-5By Welton Bonner

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Hardball, Week Three: Evidence for the Resurrection | Joel Martin 59:51

7M ago59:51

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if Jesus isn’t raised from the dead, all of Christianity is a fraud. How can we be convinced of such a crucial fact. Come explore the evidence for the resurrection. A time of Q&A with Joel and David Harrop follows the message.By Joel Martin

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Hardball, Week Two: How Could a Good God Allow Suffering? | Adam Derus 1:02:04

7M ago1:02:04

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In a world full of suffering, many have questioned whether the presence of evil disproves God. Together we examine the presence of evil as an argument for God, think through why God might allow suffering, and examine God's solution to the problem of evil. A time of Q&A with Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.…

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Hardball, Week One: Apologetics - How to Talk to Anyone About the Gospel | Dr. Mark Farnham 57:55

7M ago57:55

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Dr. Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at LBC, unpacks and demystifies apologetics by explaining the relationship between apologetics and evangelism, encouraging us to live pure lives while knowing what we believe and why, and ends with giving five steps to share the gospel with anybody. A time of Q&A with Dr. Mark Farnham and Adam follows the messa…

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Seven: Lead as a Servant | Adam Derus 49:01

7M ago49:01

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How do we find lasting influence in our lives? How do we become great in the kingdom of God? Jesus teaches us and models for us a simple but profound answer: Lead as a Servant.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Six: Time Management - Do All the Good You Can | Joel Martin 38:16

8M ago38:16

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We are created for good works... a lot of them. How do we do all the good we can for the glory of God? It starts with avoiding the way of the sluggard or the idolater. It continues with practical skills and planning that help us to make the most of every opportunity. Learn what God has to say about time management.…

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Five: Rest | Joel Martin 37:01

8M ago37:01

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What comes first in your world, work or rest? Which one gives you a sense of identity? What does the Bible say about rest and work? Surprisingly God primarily calls us to rest and he calls us to radical feasting and joy in him.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: Ezekiel - The Healing of Shame | Mark Fodale 48:35

8M ago48:35

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God is passionately in love with us, but we have played the part of an adulterer and broken his heart, yet he loves us faithfully. Come and hear about God’s wonderful love for you.By Mark Fodale

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Four: Technology - A Spiritual Assessment | Adam Derus 40:18

9M ago40:18

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In the fight for spiritual formation, join us for a self-assessment to determine whether technology is helping or hurting in you in your quest to be more like Jesus.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Three: Wisdom on Conflict | Adam Derus 43:13

9M ago43:13

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Conflict is inescapable in this life. What are practical ways to handle conflict and honor God? The Scriptures instruct us to examine ourselves, seek reconciliation, and go directly to our brother, leading us to end with some practical wisdom.By Adam Derus

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week Two: Health and Food | Joel Martin 39:41

9M ago39:41

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The apostle Paul says that physical training is of some value, but training in godliness is of great value. Does this mean we shouldn’t care much about the body? Find out what the Bible has to say about our health and food and how we can glorify God in our bodies.By Joel Martin

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How to Not Suck at Life, Week One: Financial Wisdom and Stewardship | Adam Derus 45:13

9M ago45:13

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The Scriptures give us much wisdom regarding money because it's a huge part of our daily lives. Join us for a fast-paced bible study on financial responsibility through the lens of contentment, stewardship, and giving to help us grow our own financial stewardship.By Adam Derus

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Greatest Hits: Anxiety - An Invitation to Grow | George May 50:31

10M ago50:31

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Anxiety is a reality that is crippling a generation. However, the anxiety many of us experience can be used as a catalyst for our growth. Join us for a sermon and Q&A that invites us to draw near to God, examine our hearts, and focus on things that matter for eternity. Passage: Matthew 6

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Greatest Hits: Elijah - Exhaustion to Rest | John Tornfelt 46:21

10M ago46:21

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Our world is full of hustle and bustle, leaving most of us with busy lives and exhausted souls. Together we see ourselves in Elijah who found himself with an exhausted soul, and a need to find rest for his soul.By John Tornfelt

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Prayer Matters, Week Four: Problems in Prayer | Joel Martin 39:51

10M ago39:51

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Why pray if God is sovereign? God promises that if we ask in his name, he will do it. So, why doesn't he? Come learn what the Scriptures teach us in response to these tough and provoking questions.By Joel Martin

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Greatest Hits: The Meaning of Worship | David Harrop 30:07

11M ago30:07

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This week, we focus on the meaning of worship as developed in the Old Testament. We saw how worship was evident in the way obedience lived out in the lives of God’s people (no matter what!) and that worship meant giving what was costly to the one worshippingBy David Harrop

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Prayer Matters. Week Three: How to Pray | Adam Derus 40:52

11M ago40:52

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How should the church pray so that we might experience the power of the prayer see in the Scriptures? Together we see the biblical example that we should pray purposefully, pray persistently, pray patiently, and pray practically.By Adam Derus

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Prayer Matters, Week Two: The Lord's Prayer - What to Pray | Joel Martin 36:21

11M ago36:21

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On one hand, prayer is simple. It’s talking to God. On the other hand, we often get it wrong by centering on ourselves, making it individual, and leaving out God. Come learn what it is to pray as Jesus taught us in the Lord’s Prayer.By Joel Martin

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Prayer Matters, Week One: The Purpose and Expectations of Prayer | Adam Derus 35:55

11M ago35:55

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When we get to heaven, we will all wish we had prayed more. Join us on a fast-paced overview of why prayer matters, how we are to pray, and what holds us back from healthy prayer lives.By Adam Derus

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Greatest Hits: When I Don't Understand God | Tom Lamborn 41:16

12M ago41:16

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Often we want to fully understand God's plan before we make the decision to obey. However, through the surprising story of Naaman, God teaches us that obeying first leads us into the knowledge of God. Passage: 2 Kings 5

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Greatest Hits: Knowing and Doing the Will of God | Dr. George Murray 46:28

12M ago46:28

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Have you ever wondered what the will of God is for your life? Dr. Murray explains how the will of God is not a mystery, but has already been revealed to us, and details our next steps in response to God's will for our lives.By George Murray

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The Way Out, Week Sixteen: The Hope of the New Covenant | Adam Derus 39:30

12M ago39:30

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As we close out the series, we look at the necessary transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant and why it should give us hope for daily living.

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The Way Out, Week Fifteen: Jesus the Greater Moses | Joel Martin 34:16

1y ago34:16

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Jesus is the greater Moses. The Scriptures come to life when we see how they are interconnected and how Jesus is on every page and how every page helps every other page come to life. Come and enjoy God's Word together!By Joel Martin

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The Way Out, Week Fourteen: Foundations of Christ - from Temporary to Permanent | Adam Derus 41:09

1y ago41:09

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As the final chapters of Exodus emphasize sacrifices, the priesthood, and God's dwelling with Israel, we see that each of these are shadows that find their permanence and greatest fulfillment in Christ. Passage: Exodus 35-40By Adam Derus

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The Way Out, Week Thirteen: Glory in His Grace | Joel Martin 39:54

1y ago39:54

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What makes God unique? What sets him apart? It's his radical commitment to being gracious. It's the essence of His name and His glory. See this all unfold in the story of Moses seeing God's glory.

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The Way Out, Week Twelve: Uprooting Idols | Adam Derus 37:38

1y ago37:38

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After experiencing the presence of God and the confirmation of the covenant, Israel backslides into idolatry. Learning from Israel, each of us must identify and uproot our idols because idolatry is tempting, easy, foolish and deadly. Passage: Exodus 32:1-33:6By Adam Derus

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The Way Out, Week Eleven: The Mosaic Covenant Confirmed | Adam Derus 36:20

1y ago36:20

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As the Mosaic covenant with Israel and God is ratified in blood, we are reminded of the reliability of God's promises, as well as the terms and takeaways of the covenant. Passage: Exodus 24By Adam Derus

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The Way Out, Week Ten: Right Relationship | Joel Martin 37:51

1y ago37:51

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We often get “law” wrong. We are either too lax or too strict. What is a tight relationship with law. Come learn how right relationship starts with grace, requires doing, centers on God, but doesn’t neglect others. Passage: Exodus 20-23By Joel Martin

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The Way Out, Week Nine: The Holiness of God | Adam Derus 38:46

1y ago38:46

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As God initiates a covenant with Israel, his holiness is on full display at Sinai—reminding us who He is and How we are to relate to Him. Passage: Exodus 19By Adam Derus

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