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Nov 2023
11m 46s

The Parable of the Lamp on a Stand

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As we continue to look at the profound, life-transforming concepts Jesus shared through parables, today we’ll focus on the parable of the lamp on a stand. May what might’ve once been a concept that caused many of us to feel pressure, now bring forth peace, purpose and freedom in God’s love and identity for us.

 

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 5:14-15, and today's worship is My Lighthouse by Rend Collective.

 

 

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