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        <![CDATA[Missionary Mark Lozuk tells the story of Abraham's obedience in spite of the many unanswered questions before him.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Jesus acknowledges the faith of friends and forgives the sin of the paralytic. The scribes question His authority, so He validates His authority with healing. 

To what lengths are you willing to go to bring others to Jesus? 

How is your religious framework preventing you for recognizing the work of God around you?]]>
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        <![CDATA[The leper knew Jesus could heal, but the question is was Jesus willing?]]>
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      <itunes:summary>The leper knew Jesus could heal, but the question is was Jesus willing?</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Complete Authority</title>
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        <![CDATA[Jesus showed His divine authority as He delivered a demoniac who had entered the synagogue.   This message examines the authority of Christ in the spiritual warfare that we find ourselves engaged in daily.]]>
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      <title>Are You Ready?</title>
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        <![CDATA[This message asks the question:  "Are you ready?"   Would Jesus' return catch you off guard?   This message is given by Luis Garcia.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>This message asks the question:  &quot;Are you ready?&quot;   Would Jesus' return catch you off guard?   This message is given by Luis Garcia.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>An overview of praise</title>
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        <![CDATA[A message giving an overview of how "praise and worship" has developed through the ages.   This message is given by Edwin Parker.]]>
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      <itunes:summary>A message giving an overview of how &quot;praise and worship&quot; has developed through the ages.   This message is given by Edwin Parker.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[The Easter presentation of "Through the Eyes of Mary", a musical written and directed by Edwin &amp; Andrea Parker.]]>
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      <title>Faces in the Crowd</title>
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        <![CDATA[The road to Jerusalem was packed with a wide assortment of people cheering for Jesus.   These people had different motives and reasons for being there that day.   

Above all else, Jesus had compassion upon the faces in the crowd.]]>
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Above all else, Jesus had compassion upon the faces in the crowd.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[All of us go through seasons of transition as we come to turning points in our lives.  This may include career changes, death of a friend or loved one, marriage, divorce or a multitude of other life events.   

Jesus also went through times of transition.  Leaving behind the familiar and comfortable to undertake the next chapter in His life and calling.]]>
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        <![CDATA[The baptism of Jesus was the inaugural event of Jesus' ministry.]]>
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        <![CDATA[John the Baptist was chosen to prepare the way for Jesus.  Are you preparing the way for Jesus as well?]]>
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