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Sermon from Sunday, September 7, 2025
Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenried
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

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Sermon from Sunday, September 7, 2025
Speaker: Rev. Doug de Graffenried
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33