Mar 31, 2024
Looking for the Living Among the Dead
By: Troy Burns
Series: Standalone
In this year's Easter message, Troy points out that we all know we’re missing something precious, but we search for it in the easy places, and find out that the precious thing we’re seeking cannot be found where we’re looking. Although we seek life in the wrong places, Jesus came in search of us, to share God’s love with us, and to free us from sin.
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Mar 31, 2024Looking for the Living Among the DeadBy: Troy BurnsSeries: StandaloneIn this year's Easter message, Troy points out that we all know we’re missing something precious, but we search for it in the easy places, and find out that the precious thing we’re seeking cannot be found where we’re looking. Although we seek life in the wrong places, Jesus came in search of us, to share God’s love with us, and to free us from sin.
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