Episode Synopsis "It's What's Inside that Counts! 1. A sinful heart only offers lip-service to God, 2. A redeemed heart offers him genuine obediance"

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, recorded Sun., September 1, 2024. Based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Vicar John Wenzel. Website: crownoflifehubertus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownoflifehubertus/ Written transcriptions: https://johnoldstrey.wordpress.com/

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