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A collection of classic messages from Kimber Kauffman. Throughout these messages, Kimber works to faithfully follow the text and to deliver practical applications for our life today. Expository preaching finds its source in scripture and follows the chronological message of each of the original author's writings. We welcome you to explore these messages and our hope is that you will be challenged and encouraged by listening to them. This podcast is available through many popular podcast prov ...
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Authors of songs based in Scripture passages discuss their songs in thoughtful and engaging interviews.
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Tony Guthrie from Learning and Developing Expository Preaching reveals all of his expository sermon preparation and delivery principles so you can be ahead of the preaching curve and make meaningful biblical impact on your listeners and see them transformed for God's glory. Discover how you can interpret scripture and develop expository messages that cause your congregants to develop a deeper appreciation for God's Word and for living a meaningful and impactful Christian life. Dr. Guthrie wi ...
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Dr. W. A. Criswell's expository Bible studies are classic resources referenced by thousands of pastors, teachers, and Bible students around the world. Over 3500 sermons preached by Dr. Criswell during his 50-year ministry at First Baptist Church Dallas are available in audio, video, and searchable transcript form at www.wacriswell.com.
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An end-time vessel of God with a passion to Win Souls For Christ And fulfill The Great Commission And Be The Example Of The Life Of Jesus Christ By Impacting The World With The Demonstration Of God’s Word Of Power
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Introduction This week, we began a new series on the Canons of Dort, exploring the five points of Calvinism. The goal of this message wasn’t to debate theology, but to give an overview of what Reformed Christians actually believe about God’s grace and salvation. I used various AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and even Grok to summarize what peopl…
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Consecrated in Christ (Col. 2:11,12)
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32:53Introduction: Some Christians assume that the Old Covenant was merely physical while the New Covenant is purely spiritual. This distinction creates a problem: does God promise one thing to his people but deliver another? If so, does that imply two different ways of salvation? Scripture teaches otherwise. Circumcision and baptism are covenant signs …
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Kangaroo Court (2) (Luke 23:1-25)
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37:26When Jesus returns to Pilate, both rulers affirm His innocence, yet the crowd—stirred by corrupt leaders—demands Barabbas, the rebel, be freed instead. In choosing a violent insurrectionist over the Prince of Peace, the people reveal humanity’s tragic preference for earthly power over spiritual deliverance. Key theme: Humanity exchanges the true So…
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Trusting God in Temptation In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask, “Lead us not into temptation.” Yet Scripture promises that God never tempts anyone (James 1:13). Why, then, do we pray this way? Peter helps us see the answer. He once boldly declared he would never deny Jesus. Jesus warned him that Satan asked to sift Peter. Christ predicts that Peter will d…
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The Kangaroo Court (Luke 22:54-71)
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35:15The Upside-Down Kingdom When we return to the opening chapters of Luke, we’re reminded that Christ’s coming wasn’t just a gentle story, but it was a world turned upside down. He comes to a world infected by sin and a world that is cursed. The world will not self-heal. He came to lift up the humble and bring down the proud, to establish not another …
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What is Forgiveness? (LD 51; Col. 3:12-17)
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33:17The Complexity of Forgiveness in the Christian Community The concept of forgiveness is complex, balancing the call to forgive wholeheartedly with the need for wisdom and protection against enabling sin or specifically abuse. The catechism emphasizes bearing the cost of forgiveness, enduring whatever consequences arise while consciously choosing to …
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The Sword's Snare (Luke 22:39-53)
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40:00Recognizing the Reality of Spiritual Warfare In reflecting on spiritual warfare, it’s tempting to either overemphasize or downplay Satan’s influence. While some traditions see every life event as a battle against demonic forces, there’s a risk of overlooking the profound impact of personal sin, which can align us with the devil’s schemes. Satan see…
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Is it Really Just Bread? (LD 50; Psalm 145)
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34:33Knowing Our God When we pray for our daily bread, as taught in the Lord’s Prayer, we acknowledge God as the source of all good things, both spiritual and physical. Psalm 145, particularly verses 10–14, reveals God’s character as a loving provider who created us with physical needs. Far from being distant, He intimately understands our need for sust…
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Why the Swords? (Luke 22:31-38)
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36:49Preparing for Turmoil in the Kingdom In times of uncertainty and struggle, preparation is essential, much like keeping winter gear in vehicles during Montana summers to anticipate sudden snowstorms even at unexpected times. Jesus does not advocate for carelessness but acknowledges human responsibility in facing dangers. However, Jesus' words in Luk…
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Understanding Our Desire for God’s Will Human beings naturally struggle with making God in our image, seeking to bend Him to our desires rather than aligning with His will. Our praying that the Lord’s will be done is not about getting God to serve us, but about reshaping our hearts to celebrate and obey His good will. Even in the presence of tempta…
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Twas the Night Before Passover (Luke 22:14-30)
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33:31Pastor Paul Lindemulder által
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This episode originally delivered Sept 8, 1991. Unfortunately, the ending of this recording was not recoverable.Kimber Kauffman által
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When is the Kingdom Coming? (LD 48; 1 Cor. 15:20-28)
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36:36In the Lord’s Prayer, the petition “Your kingdom come” may initially seem strange because Christ has already inaugurated His kingdom through His life, death, and resurrection. He also rules from heaven after ascending to the right hand of God. Different theological perspectives interpret the kingdom differently. There are some who anticipate a prog…
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Preparing the Passover Lamb (Luke 22:1-13)
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33:54The Pattern of God’s Sovereignty in Scripture The events surrounding Christ and the conspiracy against Him should not surprise us when we consider the broader biblical narrative. From Adam and Eve’s fall in the garden to the promise of a victorious offspring, Scripture consistently demonstrates humanity’s failure to live by God’s word alongside God…
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Watch the Fig Tree (Luke 22:5-38)
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36:08Christ concludes with a call to maintain a perspective rooted in hope and perseverance, even in the face of suffering or discouragement. We see through history tha Christians face persecution. We can think of postwar Europe and the commitment required of Christians under threat. He highlights the continual need to evaluate priorities and find stren…
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Understanding Our Heavenly Father At first, the idea of calling God our Father can feel strange. This is because He seems distant or absent from us, being all the way in heaven. Yet Scripture and the catechism remind us that God’s fatherhood is not about abandonment, but about his personal majesty and personal care. Our desire to pray to Him as our…
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What Is Profession of Faith? In the Reformed tradition, profession of faith is a significant milestone. It’s the moment when a covenant child publicly declares, “This faith is my faith.” It is the declaration where they are moving beyond their parents’ profession and stating that they embrace Christ. This is the process that welcomes a covenant chi…
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Prayer Elevating the Earthling (Genesis 18:1-33; LD 45)
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35:55The Transition from Law to Prayer The law of God is an invitation to examine the heart, and prayer is the heart turning to God. We need to see that prayer is our heart’s alignment with God, not simply outward behaviors, and the continuity of biblical teaching from law to intimate, honest prayer. The story of Abraham’s intercession for Sodom becomes…
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David’s Son, David’s Lord, and David’s Savior (Luke 20:41-21:4)
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37:00Test the Teachers Now it is Christ’s turn to ask a question of the leaders. He wants them to solve a riddle from Psalm 110. How is David a father and also a worshipper of his son at the same time? Christ is challenging the scribes and chief priests by questioning their understanding of the Messiah. He uses Psalm 110 to highlight the distinction bet…
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Glorifying God with Small Beginnings (LD 44; Philippians 3:12-16)
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34:38The Law of God and the Heart The Heidelberg Catechism concludes its teaching on the Law of God by showing that the Ten Commandments are not merely outward checklists but matters of the heart. The first commandment calls us to love and serve the true God. We do this by discerning God’s will by the Spirit in faith, according to his standard, and not …
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Perplexing the Pundits (Luke 20:20-40)
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31:41Christ’s Mission and Unwavering Obedience Christ enters his ministry fully aware of his mission and his fate: he must live a perfect life, die at the proper time as the true Passover Lamb, and be raised by the Father and the Spirit. His path is one of precise obedience, never deviating from the prophets or his Father’s will. As opposition grows, th…
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Speaking Love’s Language (LD 43; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
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37:29The Ninth Commandment and the Weight of Truth The Ninth Commandment warns against lying, gossip, slander, and twisting words. Though people often treat dishonesty as a "small sin," Scripture consistently elevates truthfulness as central to Christian love and faithfulness. The catechism emphasizes that deceptive speech is rooted in arrogance, as it …
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Does Baptism Have the Power to Save? (Romans 6:1-14)
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34:16The Challenge of Romans 6 Sinclair Ferguson’s Devoted to God highlights the difficulty of Romans 6, reminding us that even Peter admitted some of Paul’s writings are hard to understand (2 Peter 3:15). Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones once said he would preach Romans when he fully understood chapter 6. The challenge comes from extremes: some argue baptism sav…
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Thieving to Thriving (LD 42; Ephesians 4:28)
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38:01The Deeper Meaning of “You Shall Not Steal” We have to follow the Lord’s law to perfection because even a small amount of failure would condemn us. While many might limit “stealing” to obvious acts like robbery or shoplifting, the catechism reveals deeper implications, including deceptive business practices, exploiting others in financial transacti…
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The Redeemer’s Reaping (Luke 20:1-19)
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31:30Authority Challenged As Jesus teaches in the temple courts, the religious leaders approach Him with a pointed question: “By what authority are you doing these things?” Their inquiry appears sincere. They should learn why Christ is teaching here. He has just cleared out the temple. Rather than seeking truth, they aim to destroy Him while maintaining…
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Empowered for Chastity (LD 41; 1 Thess. 4:3-8)
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31:50Defining God’s Law and the Call to Holiness The way we define God’s law matters deeply. A superficial reading can lead to a misunderstanding of the law. We can read it in such a way that we nail it because we measure up to it by our understanding of it every time. But when we see it through God’s own definition, it penetrates the heart. For example…
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The Dirty Temple (Luke 19:45-48)
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31:58Christ’s Entry into Jerusalem and the Divided Reception Jesus approaches Jerusalem, the city meant to embody peace and God’s presence. Although pilgrims herald him as the Messiah, Christ knows his fate: rejection. This tension between celebration and impending suffering highlights the irony of the moment: the city that should welcome its King is bl…
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Surrender to the Implanted Word (LD 40; James 1:19-21)
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37:37We can think that we are doing well in terms of murder because we are not on death row, and we have never physically taken a life. The catechism emphasizes that murder begins in the heart through attitudes such as hatred, anger, belittling, and even silent desires to harm others. The catechism calls believers to honor our fellow citizens and humans…
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KKToday is a current discussion with Kimber Kauffman today. This message was recorded in December 2019. BIBLIOGRAPHY: John R. W. Stott, The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994) CLASSIC MESSAGES: Kimber references Propitiation in many messages over time. Second Samual 14, Joshua 2 and Joshua 22 a…
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The Weeping King (Luke 19:28-44)
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36:20As Christ approaches Jerusalem, expectations are high among the people, who anticipate the visible and immediate arrival of God’s kingdom. Christ is presenting a tone of a peace transition even while bringing judgment. The approach through the Mount of Olives carries deep prophetic significance, connecting to Zechariah’s vision of both judgment and…
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Stewarding True Riches (Luke 19:11-27)
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36:26As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem, He tells a parable that echoes the story of Herod Archelaus, who is a harsh ruler. In fact, his own subjects protested his reign. In the parable, a nobleman departs to receive a kingdom, entrusting his servants with a single mina each. Upon returning, he rewards those who invested wisely with more, but punishes both …
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Striving to Enter His Rest (LD 38; Hebrews 3:7-4:13)
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37:08The Lord’s Sabbath rest signifies His rest from creation. There is a promise that this world was never intended to last in its state, but was intended to be glorified. The Lord does not enter his sabbath rest because he is tired, but because he publishes the assurance of truly resting in the shalom, wholeness, of the Lord’s kingdom. Adam was suppos…
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Gaining Stature by Losing Status (Luke 18:18-19:10)
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34:57Children are contrasted to a blind beggar while an unnamed rich ruler is contrasted to a rich tax collector. The problem: This man named Zacchaeus, meaning “righteous”, does not measure up to righteousness. Luke affirms this by telling us that the man is short in stature. This is not just height, but even morality or significance. As Jesus approach…
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A ruler, who is a very rich man, approaches Jesus to ask about the kingdom entrance. Jesus questions the man’s flattery because the man calls Jesus good. Is this claiming that Jesus is God? Jesus never denies that He is God, which tells us that Jesus sees this as a good profession. If Jesus is not God, then clearly he is not credible because he is …
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What's With the Church? (Ephesians 1:15-23; LD 21)
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30:21Rev. Austin Britton encourages us to contemplate the goodness of the Lord’s church.Rev. Austin Britton által
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Performing the Word (James 1:19-27)
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32:25Rev. Austin Britton exhorts us to live out the Gospel as we look at James.Rev. Austin Britton által
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Built or Broken by the Name (Lev. 24:10-16; LD 36)
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36:59The law of God sets the standard for believers to grow in Christlikeness. It teaches us that God’s holiness is supreme. The first commandment calls us to an exclusive relationship with God. The second commandment guides us in how to worship the true God. The third commandment instructs us on how to honor the Lord’s name. It’s easy to think that God…
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Rejected and Respected (Luke 18:9-17)
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38:09We are quick to take credit for the things that God does, and fail to see our daily need of the Lord’s mercy. It begins by acknowledging that while we should celebrate God’s redemptive work in our lives, we often overestimate our righteousness and underestimate our brokenness. This self-reliance can lead to arrogance and contempt for others, especi…
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Breath of Fresh Air (2 Tim. 3:16-4:2. LD 35)
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38:21The law of God serves as the standard by which believers are conformed to Christ. The second commandment introduces what we call the Regulative Principle of Worship, which teaches that only elements explicitly commanded by God should be included in worship. We can distinguish between two regulative principles: First, the Regulative Principle for Wo…
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Gospel Submission (Acts 6:1-7)
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31:39The book of Acts reports rapid growth in the early church, but this leads to growing pains. In Acts 6, a complaint arises that the Hellenistic Jewish widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. This may be a legitimate concern or reflect a deeper pattern of Israel's history of grumbling. We wonder, what will the apostles do? Are …
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What’s With the Holy Spirit?
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30:57Rev. Austin Britton summarizes the significance of the Holy Spirit for the Christian life from Ephesians 5:1-21.Pastor Paul Lindemulder által
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Idolatry: Our Security Blanket (LD 34; Isaiah 44:6-20)
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36:58Idolatry is not limited to literal, tangible idols but encompasses anything we trust in more than or alongside God. The catechism defines idolatry as anything that hinders our faith, including sorcery, superstitious rites, prayer to saints, and other creatures. Isaiah emphasizes that God’s uniqueness shows the absurdity of idolatry. In fact, we mig…
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The Kingdom of God is both a present spiritual reality and a future physical hope. Jesus challenges any expectations that we might have when to think the Kingdom must be a visible, tangible, and worldly reign. Instead, the Kingdom is among us now—spiritually present in Christ’s ministry and advancing through the faithful witness of His Church. Like…
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What's With the Lord's Table? (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)
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29:30We welcome Rev. Austin Britton to our pulpit as Pastor Lindemulder enjoys a week off.Rev. Austin Britton által
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Martha's Faith in Jesus (John 11:17-27)
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25:43We welcome Rev. JJ Matandika to our pulpit while Rev. Lindemulder enjoys a week off.Rev. JJ Matandika által
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Who Receives the Promise? (Acts 2:39)
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34:35When we examine baptism, we normally think that one professes Christ, and then that person is baptized. This would make the sign a sign of faith. We can assume that when Peter calls Israel to repent and he says, “For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” (Acts. 2:…
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Episode 50: The Best Songs from Psalm 16
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46:41Fullness of Joy (My Soul Among Lions / Jody Killingsworth) https://songbook.warhornmedia.com/songs/psalm-16-fullness-of-joy-msal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crGl1F-q_-Q Fullness of Joy (Caroline Cobb feat. Shane Barnard / Caroline Cobb) https://carolinecobb.bandcamp.com/track/fullness-of-joy-feat-shane-barnard-psalm-16#lyrics https://www.youtu…
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Mary Magdalene goes out early in the morning to show her love for Christ. We know from Luke’s gospel that she heads out with the other women to prepare Christ for burial. John records for us that she went out alone or at least he does not tell us that she is with the other women. John wants us to hear Mary’s testimony alone. She runs to the discipl…
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Episode 49: The Best Songs from Psalm 15
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14:20Daniel J. Mount and Chad Berry discuss the best four songs from Psalm 15. Your Holy Hill (My Soul Among Lions / Jody Killingsworth, Jake Mentzel) https://songbook.warhornmedia.com/songs/psalm-15-your-holy-hill-msal/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEUmA0fXjr0 Who, O Lord, With Thee Abiding https://hymnary.org/text/who_o_lord_with_thee_abiding Psalm…
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