Episode 286: Overwhelmed by Noise

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Jerry Seinfeld jokes about the phrase "it is what it is' in his Netflix special, "23 Hours To Kill".

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In a world filled with constant noise and endless distractions, it’s easy to feel like we’re being pulled in every direction.

How do we quiet the chaos and hear what truly matters?

This Sunday, we continue our Overwhelmed sermon series with "Overwhelmed by Noise," based on 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19. We’ll look at Samuel’s story and discover how we, too, can learn to recognize and respond to God’s voice amid the clamor of life.

Come and join us as we seek clarity, peace, and purpose in the midst of the noise.

44 episodes

Episode 286: Overwhelmed by Noise

Travelers Rest United Methodist Podcast

published about a year ago

MP4•Episode home

In a world filled with constant noise and endless distractions, it’s easy to feel like we’re being pulled in every direction.

How do we quiet the chaos and hear what truly matters?

Come and join us as we seek clarity, peace, and purpose in the midst of the noise.

44 episodes

#Religion #United #Methodist #Sermons #Church #Religion & Spirituality #Travelers Rest United Methodist Church #Christianity

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