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The Shepherdcast
by Shepherd of the Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church
At our church, we strive to spread God's word to our community and our world. With the Shepherdcast, we hope to do just that. Each week, we share our weekly Bible readings and the sermon from our church service in audio form. Whether you are on the go and can't make it in to church or you are looking for the Spirit in your life, we hope you can find solace from one of our podcasts! You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Episodes
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EXTRA – 12.23.2021: A Small Gift (Christmas Eve-Eve Candlelight Service 2021, Special Prayers Following Baytown, TX Refinery Accident)
On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we celebrate Christ’s birth on “Christmas Eve-Eve.” We will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-5a, Isaiah 7: 13-14, Isaiah 9: 2-6, and the Gospel of Luke 2: 5-14, our choir will be performing special renditions of “Away in a Manger” and, and the Reverend...
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12.19.2021: “Once our hearts are open…” (with Special Music from SOTV Choir and Karen Broadwater)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-5a, the Gospel of Luke 1: 46b-55, Hebrews 10: 5-10, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 35-45, our choir will be performing “Light of Peace" as composed by Joel Raney, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing serving…
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10.03.2021: “Eden”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 2: 18-24, Psalm 8, Hebrews 1: 1-4, 2: 5-12, and the Gospel of Mark 10: 2-16,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Adam and Eve. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday, October 3, 2021. In…
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09.12.2021: “A Time for Remembrance…” (Memorial Service for 20th Anniversary of September 11)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8, Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4, and the Gospel of Matthew 18: 21-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a sermon in remembrance of the September 11, 2001. Today’s episode came from our worship…
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09.05.2021: “Not for the Faint of Heart”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 35: 4-7a, Psalm 146, James 2: 1-10, 14-17, and the Gospel of Mark 7: 24-37, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a topic that might make you squirm, and that’s okay because it’s something super true! Today’s...
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06.06.2021: “We’ve got heeeaaarrt!”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 3: 8-15, Psalm 130, 2 Corinthians 4: 1, 7-18, 5:1, and the Gospel of Mark 3: 20-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a scene out of the movie Damn Yankees! which you can find on YouTube. Today’s episode...
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EXTRA – 4.2.2021: “The Darkness…” (Good Friday 2021/The Three Days, Part II)
On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we remember the events that culminated in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As this is a continuation of Maundy Thursday and the Three Days, no sermon was given during this service. Instead, the story of the crucifixion is told by Rev. Scott J. Anderson...
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EXTRA – 4.1.2021: “Love one another.” (Maundy Thursday 2021/The Three Days, Part I)
On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26, and the Gospel of Mark 14: 17-31; and as the altar is stripped, Psalm 22 is read. Before that, the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Maundy...
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03.28.2021: The Passion of Jesus Christ (Palm Sunday)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at the Gospel of Mark 14: 15-47 as a dramatic reading, where the Reverend Scott J. Anderson, with the help of volunteers from the congregation, recount the Passion of Jesus Christ. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Palm...
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03.14.2021: The One Where Pastor Scott Disproves One of Gibbs’ Rules on NCIS
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Numbers 21: 4-9, Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22, Ephesians 2: 1-10, and the Gospel of John 3: 14-21,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the strength and protections we are given by God. Today’s episode came from our worship...
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03.07.2021: “...By Our Love”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Exodus 20: 1-17, Psalm 19, 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25 and the Gospel of John 2: 13-22,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Third Sunday of Lent. Today’s episode came from our worship service on…
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02.28.2021: Rag Man
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22: 23-31, Romans 4: 13-25, and the Gospel of Mark 8: 31-38,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a story he was told during his days in seminary. Today’s episode came from our worship...
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02.21.2021: In the Wilderness
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 9: 8-17, Psalm 25: 1-10, 1 Peter 3: 18-22, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 9-15,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the 40 days which Jesus was in the wilderness. Today’s episode came from our worship service on...
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EXTRA – 02.17.2021: “We need to remember.” (Ash Wednesday 2021)
On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 53: 4-6, Philippians 2: 5-11, and the Gospel of Luke 12: 16-21,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing what is coming in 40 days (hint: it’s not just a rabbit carrying candy). Today’s episode came from…
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02.14.2021: Valentine
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Solomon 8: 6-7, Psalm 116: 1-2, 12-19, 1 Corinthians 13, and the Gospel of John 15: 9-12,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing Valentine’s Day. (Nope, it’s not just a Hallmark holiday or something made up by the kind...
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02.07.2021: Tough Questions Call for Some Holy Answers
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 9: 8-17, Psalm 25: 1-10, 1 Peter 3: 18-22, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 9-15, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the idea of tough questions we all face every day. Today’s episode came from our worship…
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01.24.2021: Eaten By a Fish: No, it’s not the horrors of 2020, it’s the story of Jonah!
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jonah 3: 1-5, 10, Psalm 62: 5-12, 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 14-20,and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a character sermon on the story of Jonah (the one where the dude gets eaten by the…
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01.17.2021: Come and See
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Samuel 3: 1-20, Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18, 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20, and the Gospel of John 1: 43-51, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing peace and unity, something which we could all use during these troubling times…
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01.03.2021: The First Shepherdcast of 2021
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 7-14, Psalm 147: 12-20, Ephesians 1: 3-14, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 26-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his first sermon of 2021. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday…
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EXTRA – 12.23.2020: A COVID-Era Charlie Brown Christmas (Christmas Eve-Eve Candlelight Service 2020)
On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Micah 5: 2-3, Isaiah 7: 13-14, Isaiah 9: 2-6, and the Gospel of Luke 2: 5-14, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a favorite cartoon of his, which moved from ABC to Apple TV+ this year. Today’s episode came...
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12.20.2020: “Let it Be With Me” (4 Advent)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16, the Gospel of Luke 1: 46b-55, Romans 16: 25-27, and the Gospel of Luke 1: 26-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing that time an angel told a virgin bride-to-be that she was about to have a...
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12.13.2020: “The Right Place at the Right Time…” (3 Advent)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24, and the Gospel of John 1: 6-8, 19-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be talking about how we can keep the joy this Advent and Christmas amidst a world of turmoil…
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12.06.2020: “We Have Hope” (2 Advent)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 40: 1-11, Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-13, 2 Peter 3: 8-15a, and the Gospel of Mark 1: 1-8, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing hope. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday, December 6, 2020. In case…
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11.29.2020: Keep Awake Through the Darkness (1 Advent)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 64: 1-9, Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, and the Gospel of Mark 13: 24-37, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing how we must keep spiritually awake to see the joy of Christ. Today’s episode came…
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EXTRA – Late Posting of 2019 Cantata performed by the Shepherd of the Valley Choir “Song of Joy”
On this special edition of the Shepherdcast, we will be sharing with you our church’s choir cantata, “Song of Joy” as composed by Marty Hamby. The cantata was held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Also, this same recording can be found in video form on our YouTube channel if you would...
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11.22.2020: Thanksgiving with Rev. H. Paul Schwitzgebel
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24, Psalm 95: 1-7a, Ephesians 1: 15-23, and the Gospel of Matthew 25: 31-46, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, in for Reverend Scott J. Anderson, will be discussing Thanksgiving. Today’s episode came from...
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11.15.2020: “The Joy of Your Master”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18, Psalm 90: 1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11, and the Gospel of Matthew 25: 14-30, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for Christ the King Sunday. Today’s episode came from our worship...
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11.08.2020: "10,000 Reasons"
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Deuteronomy 8: 7-18, Psalm 65, 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15, and the Gospel of Luke 17: 11-19, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing thankfulness. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday, November 8, 2020.…
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11.01.2020: We got it up late, but it’s the 2-year-anniversary Shepherdcast episode!
So, because Jacob has a lot going on at Akron this semester, we are getting this up late, but this is the two year anniversary episode of the Shepherdcast! On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34 Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, and the Gospel of John 8…
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10.25.2020: "You Might Be a Lutheran If..."
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3: 19-28, and the Gospel of John 8: 31-38, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the Lutheran Reformation. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Reformation Sunday,...
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10.18.2020: “But Jesus, aware of their malice, said…”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 45: 1-7, Psalm 24, 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10, and the Gospel of Matthew 22: 15-22, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a no-win situation that, well, wasn’t. Today’s episode came from our worship service on...
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10.11.2020: “Many are Called, but Few are Chosen” (Special Guest Rev. H. Paul Schwitzgebel)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 25: 1-9, Psalm 23, Philippians 4: 1-9, and the Gospel of Matthew 22: 1-14, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel, in for Reverend Scott J. Anderson who is on vacation, will be discussing a parable about a wedding feast where,...
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10.04.2020: The Parable of the Football Team Owner
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 5: 1-7, Psalm 80: 7-15, Philippians 3: 4b-14, and the Gospel of Matthew 21: 33-46, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing a parable about a vineyard owner, but how many people actually own vineyards these days?...
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09.27.2020: “But there was also hope...” (Tribute to Pastor Robert S. Graetz)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2: 1-13, and the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23-32, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be remembering the teachings of the late Pastor Robert S. Graetz, who passed away September 20,...
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09.20.2020: “Are you envious because I am generous?”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jonah 3: 10 – 4: 11, Psalm 145: 1 – 8, Philippians 1: 21 – 30, and the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing generosity and kindness in a time when there doesn’t seem like there’s a lot…
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09.13.2020: Forgiveness in God’s Creation
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Genesis 50: 15-21, Psalm 103: 1-13, Romans 14: 1-12, and the Gospel of Matthew 18: 21-35, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing forgiveness and God’s creation. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday,...
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09.06.2020: “What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, and the Gospel of Matthew 18:10-14, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be recalling a pop song from the past that carries a message that is more true today than ever before....
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08.30.2020: The Sermon America Needs Right Now
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 15:15-21, Psalm 26:1-8, Romans 12:9-21, and the Gospel of Matthew 16:21-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing faith in the wake of the political turmoil this country is facing. Today’s episode came from...
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08.23.2020: Pastor Scott as Peter (The One From the Bible)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138, Romans 12:1-8, and the Gospel of Matthew 16:13-20, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a character sermon as Peter. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday August 23, 2020....
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08.16.2020: God, Help the Outcasts
Last week, our podcast’s producer was unable to complete the podcast on time. So, on this late episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 56:6-8, Psalm 67, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and the Gospel of Matthew 15:21-28, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing, among...
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08.09.2020: God Supports Us
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, and the Gospel of Matthew 14:22-33, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing how God supports us through everything we go through. Today’s episode came from our worship...
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08.02.2020: The Rev. H. Paul Schwitzgebel on Appreciation
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 55:1-5, Romans 9:1-5, the Gospel of Matthew 14:13-21, and Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, and the Reverend H. Paul Schwitzgebel will be discussing appreciation, a difficult topic during the era of COVID-19. Today’s episode came from…
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07.26.2020: To Rise You Up
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and the Gospel of Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing the power of faith as he reflects in the days following the silver anniversary of…
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07.19.2020: A Thankful Heart
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, and the Gospel of Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Seventh Sunday After Pentecost. Today’s episode came from our worship...
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07.05:2020: “This Land…”
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 9, Galatians 5:1, 13-25, and the Gospel of Matthew 22:34-40, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing our country on the day after its birthday. Today’s episode came from our worship service on…
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06.28.2020: Trust God With Anything (Healing, Part 3)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 28:5-9, Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18, Romans 6:12-23, and the Gospel of Matthew 10:40-42, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be discussing healing. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 28, 2020. In case...
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06.21.2020: Fear Not (Healing, Part 2)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Jeremiah 20:7-13, Psalm 69:1-15, Romans 6:1b-11, and the Gospel of Matthew 10:24-39, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for the Third Sunday After Pentecost. Today’s episode came from our worship…
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06.14.2020: Laborers for the Harvest (Healing, Part 1)
On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Exodus 19:2-8a, Psalm 100, Romans 5:1-8, and the Gospel of Matthew 9:35-10:10, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering a sermon on the topic of healing. Today’s episode came from our worship service on Sunday, June 14,...
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06.07.2020: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” (Celebration of Easter Service)
We have returned to in-person worship! On this episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, and the Gospel of John 20:1-18, and the Reverend Scott J. Anderson will be delivering his sermon for our Celebration of Easter, touching…
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05.31.2020: God of Peace
While our church’s doors remain closed, our arms are open spiritually as we continue in the service of spreading God’s word. On this special episode of the Shepherdcast, we will be taking a look at the Gospel of John 20:19-23. Following our reading, the Reverend Scott J. Anderson discusses...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
At our church, we strive to spread God's word to our community and our world. With the Shepherdcast, we hope to do just that. Each week, we share our weekly Bible readings and the sermon from our church service in audio form. Whether you are on the go and can't make it in to church or you are looking for the Spirit in your life, we hope you can find solace from one of our podcasts! You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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At our church, we strive to spread God's word to our community and our world. With the Shepherdcast, we hope to do just that. Each week, we share our weekly Bible readings and the sermon from our church service in audio form. Whether you are on the go and can't make it in to church or you are...
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