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Jul 2024
34m 22s

Secret Place: The Unseen

Josh Kelsey
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In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes closing the door and communing with the Father who is in the unseen. But why is the secret place so important for the live of a Christian? In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives eight reasons why we need to recover and establish an unseen prayer practice in our lives.

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