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May 2023
25 m

Your Ministry of Mercy—Part Two

Pastor Rick Warren
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There are many kinds of ministry, but there is one ministry that every follower of Jesus has in common: mercy. In this message series, Pastor Rick shares how to be an agent of mercy in the world and why it’s such an important ministry if you want God’s blessing on your life. Most people think mercy means forgiving people who don’t deserve it or helping peopl ... Show More
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