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Listen to Rev. Kenneth Bomberger give meditations on the day’s scripture lessons.
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Wrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text.
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Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.
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Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, in an in-depth study of the book of Romans with Rev. Dr. David Smith, former senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.
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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further! Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get ...
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Reformation Rush Hour is a program aimed at discussing religious news items, what’s going on around the various organizations and districts of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a little church history, a segment called "Lutheran on Purpose" in which you will hear stories from people around the world who converted to Lutheranism from other churches and religions and much, much more.
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World Lutheran News Digest is an audio news magazine bringing you a look at significant events in worldwide Lutheranism.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250428131602-2025-04-28_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File If you’ve ever tried to trace your family tree, you know how complicated it can get. There are names you don’t recognize, distant relatives you’ve never met, stories half-remembered. Now imagine tracing not just your family, but tracing back…
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If you’ve ever tried to trace your family tree, you know how complicated it can get. There are names you don’t recognize, distant relatives you’ve never met, stories half-remembered. Now imagine tracing not just your family, but tracing back to the beginning of the human race. That’s what Genesis 10 gives us. Often called the “Table of Nations,” it…
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Pilgrims, Puritans & New England: Ep. 7 – The Test Act, the Mathers, and the Church in Massachusetts
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How did the fracturing of Christianity in Old England affect how churches were founded in New England? Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series, “Pilgrims, Puritans, and the Founding of New England.” In episode 7, we lea…
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The psalm of David recorded at the end of his reign summarizes the LORD’s deliverance for David throughout the king’s life. The LORD is not simply Rock and Refuge generally, but He is Rock and Refuge for David. When David called, the LORD came in mighty ways to rescue David from his enemies. This was done for David in the righteousness that he had …
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Today’s sermonette based on Luke 4:16-30 is given by Rev. Joel Sarrault. This is a rebroadcast from April 24, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
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Pastor Paul Sieveking leads a study on Matthew 5:1-12. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.
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This week's program looks at Isaiah 43: when remembrance can be a bad thing. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
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Birgitte Katerine Boye (1742–1824) was a prolific and accomplished Lutheran poet, hymnwriter, and playwright in her native Denmark. In this episode — part Story Time, part Hymn Sing, part ode to Scandinavian Lutheranism — Sarah shares her story with a world that has largely forgotten her. In and around rabbit trails on Mahler’s Second Symphony, sin…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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The Coffee Hour — Pilgrims, Puritans & New England: Ep. 7 – The Test Act, the Mathers, and the Church in Massachusetts
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250428104356-2025-04-28_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How did the fracturing of Christianity in Old England affect how churches were founded in New England? Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250428102955-2025-04-28_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The psalm of David recorded at the end of his reign summarizes the LORD’s deliverance for David throughout the king’s life. The LORD is not simply Rock and Refuge generally, but He is Rock and Refuge for David. When David called, the LORD came i…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250428102550-2025-04-28_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250428101748-EASTER2_MON_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Luke 4:16-30 is given by Rev. Joel Sarrault. This is a rebroadcast from April 24, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20250428095804-2025-04-27_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Paul Sieveking leads a study on Matthew 5:1-12. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdespe…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20250425092957-2025-04-26_CM.mp3 Download Audio File Repentance apart from Christ leads only to death. The Roman church had a very detailed system of repentance: contrition, confession, and satisfaction. Although the system was well defined, the premise for it began with the misunderstanding th…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20250424162116-2025-04-26_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s program looks at Isaiah 43: when remembrance can be a bad thing. Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study.…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250425121612-2025-04-25_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File The flood has passed. Noah and his family walk into a world washed clean. In Genesis 9, God speaks with grace and authority. He blesses Noah, reaffirms his first command for fruitfulness, and establishes a covenant with every living creature…
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The flood has passed. Noah and his family walk into a world washed clean. In Genesis 9, God speaks with grace and authority. He blesses Noah, reaffirms his first command for fruitfulness, and establishes a covenant with every living creature. The rainbow becomes a lasting sign of God’s promise never to destroy the earth by flood again. Yet even in …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20250422132708-LLL_Ep291.mp3 Download Audio File Birgitte Katerine Boye (1742–1824) was a prolific and accomplished Lutheran poet, hymnwriter, and playwright in her native Denmark. In this episode — part Story Time, part Hymn Sing, part ode to Scandinavian Lutheranism — Sarah shares her …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250425111243-2025-04-25_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kevin Robson gives today’s sermon based on Matthew 28:16-20. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250424120330-2025-04-25_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What is it like to serve as a Lutheran school principal? Sarah Popp (Principal of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School in Spencer, IA) and Cory Emily (Principal of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School in Des Moines, IA) join Sarah to talk about how t…
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What is it like to serve as a Lutheran school principal? Sarah Popp (Principal of Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School in Spencer, IA) and Cory Emily (Principal of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and School in Des Moines, IA) join Sarah to talk about how they serve as principals in their respective schools, who encouraged them to become educators, why they l…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250424114925-2025-04-25_SI.mp3 Download Audio File As 2 Samuel draws toward its conclusion, several events shed light on the entirety of David’s reign. After a lengthy famine, David learns from the LORD that bloodguilt remains on Israel due to a crime Saul committed against the Gibeonites. David…
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As 2 Samuel draws toward its conclusion, several events shed light on the entirety of David’s reign. After a lengthy famine, David learns from the LORD that bloodguilt remains on Israel due to a crime Saul committed against the Gibeonites. David seeks to make atonement for this sin while also remaining merciful to the oath that he swore to Jonathan…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250424114204-2025-04-25_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250424113643-EASTER1_FRI_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Hebrews 12:1-24 is given by Rev. Robert Steinke. This is a rebroadcast from April 1, 2016. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Eveni…
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Today’s sermonette based on Hebrews 12:1-24 is given by Rev. Robert Steinke. This is a rebroadcast from April 1, 2016. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/end-goals/20250424140942-EP140_ENDGOALS.mp3 Download Audio File In the final episode going through the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry, we talk with Rev. Dr. Mark Koschmann about helping youth understand vocation and how God has placed them to be His hands and feet in the world. Bio: Rev. Dr. Mark Ko…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250424133915-2025-04-24_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Water covered everything. The storms and bursting springs had done their work. God had unleashed upon the world a catastrophic flood against which all future watery disasters would be judged. And when the rain stopped, there was nothing left…
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Water covered everything. The storms and bursting springs had done their work. God had unleashed upon the world a catastrophic flood against which all future watery disasters would be judged. And when the rain stopped, there was nothing left but silence. Then, Genesis 8 begins with one of the most powerful phrases in Scripture: ‘God remembered Noah…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250424112504-2025-04-24_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Doug Griebenaw gives today’s sermon based on John 20:11-18. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >>…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250424111730-2025-04-24_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What is unique about Concordia University Wisconsin’s approach to engineering education? Subha Kumpaty, D.Min., Ph.D. (Engineering Program Chair for Concordia University Wisconsin) and Lucas Kearny (Concordia University Wisconsin Industrial Engin…
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What is unique about Concordia University Wisconsin's approach to engineering education? Subha Kumpaty, D.Min., Ph.D. (Engineering Program Chair for Concordia University Wisconsin) and Lucas Kearny (Concordia University Wisconsin Industrial Engineering Student) join Andy and Sarah to talk about the increase of interest in careers in engineering, ho…
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 2 Samuel 20:1-26: Another Rebellion Against David
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250424092229-2025-04-24_SI.mp3 Download Audio File As Israel questions David’s reign over all of them, a Benjaminite named Sheba begins to lead a rebellion against David. David’s new commander Amasa delays in dealing with the problem, and Joab treacherously murders Amasa to regain his spot as co…
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As Israel questions David’s reign over all of them, a Benjaminite named Sheba begins to lead a rebellion against David. David’s new commander Amasa delays in dealing with the problem, and Joab treacherously murders Amasa to regain his spot as commander for David. Joab and his brother pursue Sheba even to a city where Sheba is likely to find allies,…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250424091747-2025-04-24_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250424091240-EASTER1_THU_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Hebrews 11:1-29 is given by Rev. David Fleming. This is a rebroadcast from March 31, 2016. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Eveni…
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Today’s sermonette based on Hebrews 11:1-29 is given by Rev. David Fleming. This is a rebroadcast from March 31, 2016. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250423141000-2025-04-23_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Look around at society today and it’s easy to see the corruption of sin. Each day it feels like the world is going further and further off the rails. Violence is rising, truth is ignored, and faith seems like a relic. But what if I told you …
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Look around at society today and it’s easy to see the corruption of sin. Each day it feels like the world is going further and further off the rails. Violence is rising, truth is ignored, and faith seems like a relic. But what if I told you this was nothing new? When you see faithlessness and violence rising and believers experiencing mockery and i…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250423140435-2025-04-23_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Dr. John Sias gives today’s sermon based on John 21:1-14. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> T…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250423134702-2025-04-23_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How are international students brought into community with Lutherans around the world? Sue Hasselbring (Ministry Catalyst for International Student Ministry, Inc.) and Ken Bickel (Board President for International Student Ministry, Inc.) join And…
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How are international students brought into community with Lutherans around the world? Sue Hasselbring (Ministry Catalyst for International Student Ministry, Inc.) and Ken Bickel (Board President for International Student Ministry, Inc.) join Andy and Sarah to talk about why International Student Ministry exists and how they serve students, how eac…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250423092158-2025-04-23_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Joab rebukes David’s overwhelming grief over the death of one who meant David harm, lest the people of Israel abandon their rightful king. Upon receiving Joab’s rebuke, David begins to make plans for his return to Jerusalem, starting with allegi…
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Joab rebukes David’s overwhelming grief over the death of one who meant David harm, lest the people of Israel abandon their rightful king. Upon receiving Joab’s rebuke, David begins to make plans for his return to Jerusalem, starting with allegiance from his kinsmen in Judah. As David encounters those who both harmed and helped him during his time …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250423093548-2025-04-23_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250423090944-EASTER1_WED_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Hebrews 10:19-39 is given by Rev. Dr. David Lewis. This is a rebroadcast from April 19, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Ev…
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