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Join us Sundays, April 7-June 23, for Sex / Money / Power - a series on three of the most wonderfully powerful and yet potentially destructive areas of life. Our prayer is that you discover the biblical foundation of God's plan to fully enjoy and properly express His ideal in these three key matters of your life.

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The good news we proclaim at Easter is all about Jesus - how He came to free us from the baggage in our lives and the burdens we carry, to give us new hope and new life. Join us this Easter season at Calvary as we unpack forgiveness and gather to celebrate the one moment that changed the world forever and is still changing lives today.

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Reach:Global Week 2013
Guest Speaker: Dr. Samuel Chiang
International Orality Network

Can You Tell the Story?
Mark 10:46-52
Celebration MP3 | Video
Elevation MP3 | Video

Reach:Global Week 2013
Guest Speaker: Dr. Paul Borthwick
Development Associates Int'l

Complete Sensory Story Telling
1 Peter 3:15
Celebration MP3 | Notes | Video
Elevation MP3 | Notes | Video

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Current Series

Join us on Sunday mornings, January 6 - February 24, as we explore the ways we’re each uniquely wired to bring up Christ in our everyday life - at work, in school and with our family, friends and neighbors. Come and grow in your faith in this 8-week series to kick off 2013 as we talk about spreading the good news of Jesus.

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Current Series

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Christmas Series: It’s that time of year again when we hear the songs of Christmas played in malls and on the radio. Even as we sing or hum along to these familiar tunes, the message behind the music can sometime lose its meaning.

This year, we want to refresh our hearts and renew our minds by looking at Christ's birth through these great carols of the faith. Within these songs is a theology sung for generations, telling of our God becoming man to ultimately become our Savior. Let’s gather to sing these timeless songs with a new passion as we see how the deep meaning of Jesus’ life and mission can still impact our lives today.

Join us this Christmas season at Calvary to find the beauty, hope and reason for why we truly have something to sing about!

Music Downloads: Each Sunday of our Christmas series “Something to Sing About” will feature a fresh take on a timeless carol. You can download a free, special recording by Calvary’s worship leaders each week.

Check back here throughout the series to Download the MP3s here or subscribe to our Celebration or Elevation service podcasts.

 


 

 



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As we look into the story of Elijah, our hope is that you encounter an ordinary man used by God in extraordinary ways. Join us for our Sunday morning series “Everyday Hero” and discover how the God of the Bible can be the real hero of your everyday life.




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Reach:Global Sunday - 10.07.12
Guest Speaker: Steve Richardson
President of Pioneers USA

Opportunities and Opposition
(1 Corinthians 16:9) - Video
Celebration MP3 | Elevation MP3







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You are invited to join us for three vitally important Sundays as we explore what it really means to live out the Christian life and God’s calling for His church. Calvary Church is a community where we connect with God and others to grow in our faith so we reach Orange County and the world for Jesus Christ. This is our mission... will you answer the call?




Courageous

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Join us Sunday mornings, April 15-August 26, at Calvary for “Courageous” to experience the book of Daniel beyond the surface of the Sunday school stories. Find courage for life today, no matter what circumstances you’re up against. Discover a courageous faith not in ourselves, not in our possessions, not even in our family or friends or church... but courageous faith in a God who is always faithful, no matter what the future holds.




Couragoues

VBS Sunday
August 12, 2012
One Service 10:00 am

"The Role of a Lifetime" Acts 13:36
Audio
| Video
Notes | Slides

VBS {or Vacation Bible School} is an amazing summer children's experience at Calvary Church of Santa Ana. At this year's Blockbuster VBS, kids walked the red carpet and entered into an adventure of discovering their place in the Big God Story. We learned that no matter who you are, how you feel, what other people do, no matter what happens and no matter where you are, TRUST GOD.  

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Easter Sunday
April 8, 2012

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"Jesus Christ Changes Lives"
1 Corinthians 15

Celebration 8:45 am
Audio | Video
Notes | Slides

Elevation 10:45 am
Audio | Video
Notes | Slides

 


 

One Story

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The table is more than just a place where you gather to eat. For the disciples on that night with Jesus, the table was the place to come engage, commune and listen to what Jesus had to say in His last moments with them. Within the backdrop of the Passover meal, Jesus reveals His plan for an Exodus from sin and how we can strengthen our daily lives.

Join us on Sunday mornings at Calvary this January through April, as we enter into a conversation with Jesus, in a series on John 13-17 - The Table.

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The Omega Course

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Download Notes and Slides 

Outline Notes and PowerPoint Slides are available as PDFs from each Wednesday night of the Omega Course - Click Here to Browse & Download

Each week of this series is available on CD for $4.

You can place orders in the Corner bookstore, email RHarris@calvarylife.org or call 714.550.2159.  You can also place an order at the end of each Wednesday night meeting. (This series will not be available online for download or podcast.) 

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Reach:Global Week - 03.04.12
Guest Speaker: Joe Handley
President of Asian Access

Hope Rises from the Ashes
Video | Slides
Celebration MP3 | Elevation MP3


 

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New Year's One Service - 01.01.12
Pastor Matt Doan

Following Jesus in 2012
(John 12:20-26)
MP3 | Video | Notes | Slides


 

One Story

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Rooted

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Our general assumption is that God is working on something, but what? When everything in life is perfect, we proclaim he has blessed us. But when life is the pits, we think He has stopped working.You're invited to journey with us through the story of Joseph, as we hope to uncover God At Work everyday, all the time and in every facet of our lives.

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Celebration 8:45 am

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Renovación 10:30 am

God at Work - Series Recap Video





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Opening One Service - 03.06.11
Guest Speaker: Paul Eshleman

The Urgency of the Hour
(Matthew 24:14)
Listen to MP3 | Watch Video

Closing Service - 03.13.11
Guest Speaker: Josh McDowell

Truth and Mission
in the 21st Century

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Christmas seems to provide an easy opportunity for us to add to our kingdoms. What does it take to live differently? To lead lives marked by joy, love and generosity.

Our hope for peace on earth and goodwill to men continues to be in Jesus Christ, and Him alone. Let this year begin a season to refocus and set our hearts on Christ. We invite you to join us at Calvary, throughout this Christmas season, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and His Kingdom Come. 

Discover more about Christmas at Calvary

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Celebration 8:45 am

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The letter from Peter is to believers who have been scattered and persecuted for their faith. We see that in Jesus we have hope that is alive. But, there's another aspect to the statement. We also need to learn to live out this hope in every season of our lives, even when we face suffering.

The hope we have in Jesus rewrites our life story from beginning to end. In a world filled with false hope, we have a certain confidence in Jesus that grows stronger day by day.

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Restoration Project
Commitment Sunday
November 14, 2010

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"Restoring Lives, Campus and Community for Jesus Christ"
Celebration MP3 | Elevation MP3
Bulletin | Notes | Slides

 

 


 

MC10

One Service at 9:30 am - 09.05.10
Guest Speaker: Michele Rickett
Founder and President of
SIS - "Sisters In Service"

Forgotten Girls Receive New Life... The Ripple Effect Continues
(Mark 5:41)
MP3 | Bulletin | Slides

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You’re invited to join us on Sundays at Calvary as we look at Genesis 25-35. It’s the story of Jacob, a man who lived in the midst of deception, lies and betrayal, and despite it all, found out that God is greater.

God is greater than our sin. God is greater than our fears. God is greater than our pride. God is greater than...anything. Come and discover the greatness of God this summer at Calvary.

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

One Service

One Service 8.08.10
Pastor Matt Davis

Master and Commander
(Mark 4:35-41)
MP3 | Slides


 

One Service

One Service 5.30.10
Pastor Josh Simpson

Carrying Others to Jesus
(Mark 2:1-12) + Baptisms
MP3 | Notes | Slides



 


Are there things you like about church? What about things you really dislike? God wrote intense letters to seven early churches, promoting love over religion and authenticity over performance.

Come each week and discover what God had to say to each church and the signficance it has for your life today.

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am



 

Easter

Peter desired to follow Jesus, but he stumbled and failed because he didn’t really understand what Jesus was doing on this earth. His world crumbled when Jesus was arrested and he thought all was lost. But after Jesus rose from the dead He called Peter to care for His people. In the midst of his doubt, Peter was found in Christ and called to follow in His steps.

Discover more about Easter at Calvary

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am



 

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Join us on a Road Trip through the desert to see the promises that God makes and fulfills at each stage of the journey. As we look into the lives of Abraham and Isaac, we will discover that the true star of the story is God. God chose to establish a covenant with Abraham that continues through the ages to Jesus and even to us today. We are all on a journey of faith. We pray that through this series you discover what stage of the trip you are at, and how God wants to fulfill His promises, in your life today.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am



 

MC10

Celebration Service 8:45 am - 03.07.10
Guest Speaker:
Bob Creson | President Wycliffe USA

The Eternal Word of God
(John 1:14)
MP3 | Bulletin

Elevation Service 10:45 am - 03.07.10
Guest Speaker:
Bob Creson | President Wycliffe USA

The Eternal Word of God
(John 1:14)
MP3 | Bulletin

One Service at 9:30 am - 03.14.10
Guest Speaker:
George Verwer | President OM


 

Christmas Series

As we approach the holidays, are youlooking for a change in your life? Are you waiting for things to turn around?

Come and see how four lives were dramatically changed by Christmas and experience the hope, grace, love, and joy found in Jesus for your own life this holiday season.

You're invited to join us at Calvary Church in the Worship Center for our Christmas Series, "Changed by Christmas."

Discover more about this series...

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am



 


House of God

Have you evere wondered what church is supposed to be... what it's not?

Join us this Fall at Calvary as we look at a letter from Paul, an experienced missionary, to a young pastor named Timothy. This letter - full of wise advice, deep truth and tremendous encouragement - is all about how to live together as the church.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am





Reach: Global Sunday - 10.11.09
Missionary Interviews:
Tom Shook, Mary Patterson, Lloyd Peckham

Celebration 8:45 am MP3

Elevation 10:45 am MP3




 

Christmas Series

Join us this Sunday in Celebration 8:45 am and Elevation 10:45 am in the Worship Center, as we begin a new series on the book of Genesis.

Genesis is a grand narrative of creation, fall and redemption. It is the story of beginnings and blessings, of corruption and covenant. It is His story unfolding as God reveals Himself to His people. In this series, we'll take a journey through the book of Genesis and discover the glory and wonder of Yahweh - the one, true God.

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am


 

VBS 2009

One Service Sunday - 08.09.09
Crocodile Dock VBS Finale
Pastor Matt Davis

See photos + videos from VBS 2009

Against All Odds
How To Be Fearless
MP3 | Slides | Notes





Christmas Series

Join us Sunday in Celebration at 8:45 am or Elevation at 10:45 am as we begin our new series, Parables - Mysteries of the Kingdom.

Come and invite a friend to join you as we learn the hidden truths in the subversive stories that Jesus told.

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

Christmas Series

How can a holiday change anything? Easter is about so much more than just candy and colored eggs. It is the celebration of a revolutionary, historical event: when an innocent man gave His life to save mankind - but that wasn’t the end of the story.

Discover more about the Revolution

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am


 

MC'08

 

One Service Sunday - 03.08.09
Guest Speaker:
Shel Arensen | AIM

Wake Up and Pray!
(Jonah 1:5,6)
MP3 | Slides | Notes

 

Celebration Service - 03.15.09
Guest Speaker:
Mary Ann Bridgwater | Pray the Word

Prayers for the Faithful
(Micah 5:4b-5)
MP3 | Slides | Notes

 

Elevation Service - 03.15.09
Guest Speaker:
Mary Ann Bridgwater | Pray the Word

Prayers for the Faithful
(Micah 5:4b-5)
MP3 | Slides | Notes

 



Christmas Series

Over 2000 years ago, heaven came down to earth when Jesus Christ was born. We now celebrate this extraordinary event as Christmas.

Come and discover the deeper purpose of this season and find new hope for your life at Calvary this Christmas.

Find out more...

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am





Nehemiah Series

We all seek a renewal of our hearts with the Lord and each other. Too often our lives becomes stale, routine or stagnant. Other times we deal with so much pain that we find ourselves wondering if life will ever get better. Our God is a God of renewal, as we will see throughout this series. I want to invite you to faithfully worship with us each week as we grow and become renewed in our hearts, minds and relationships.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

Ask Anything
Date
Teaching Pastor
Message
Downloads
08.31.08 Brent Dedmon
"Get Out of the Way"
The Core of
Biblical Leadership
09.07.08 Bob Shank

"Follow"
Let's Play
Follow the Leaer

09.14.08 Bob Vernon
"Lead"
Tribulation & Leadership




 

Ask Anything 2.0

 

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Ask Anything

This series, called "Ask Anything," is based on questions that were submitted by the people of Calvary Church.

  • What happens in the end times?
  • What happens when I die?
  • Why does God allow His children to suffer?
  • What's wrong with my spouse?
  • How do I love difficult people?
  • Should Christians drink?
  • Can I be a good Christian and be rich?
  • Can I lose my salvation?
  • What is a woman’s role in church leadership?
  • What do I do when I feel spiritually dry?

To find out more - click here

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

Makarios - Blessed


06.08.08
Pastor David Mitchell

Calvary Church Vision
Connect.Grow.Reach
John 4


MP3
| Notes | Slides

 

 


 

Prayer Series

We're beginning a new five week series on prayer. Many people believe their prayers do not work, God does not really hear them, or God is just too busy to be bothered with little old me. Well, we want to bring clear biblical truth to help our prayer life touch the very heart of God.

My prayer for us all is that we grow as a church of prayer. Our Lord has asked us to pray to Him constantly and always. He seeks to provide for our needs and support us with His great power. I hope you will join us each week so we can experience together the fullness of our Christian life through prayer.

pastor dave

David Mitchell, Senior Pastor

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

Pastor's Wednesday Night Revelation Study

Revelation Study

 

Click here to download audio, notes and powerpoint files from Pastor David's Revelation Study

 


 

Life Series

“Is my life all that it's supposed to be?”

“Does it matter to God how I'm living my life?”

“What does the Bible have to say about my life today and for the future?”

Have these thoughts ever crossed your mind? Our next series called “LIFE:” is a conversation we'll be having to try and answer these questions. Join us each Sunday at Calvary, beginning January 6, as we look at how to live life from God's perspective in a study from the book of I Thessalonians.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am

 


 

MC'08: Go Beyond

MC'08
 


Missions Focus Sunday
03.09.08

Guest Speaker: Dan Bacon | OMF
Following The Vision (Acts 16)





Date
Teaching Pastor
Message
Downloads
12.16.07 David Mitchell
"Satan's Obstacles for Christ's Birth"
Revelation 12:3,4
12.23.07 David Mitchell
"Unwrapping the Present for the First Christmas Day "
Matthew 1, Luke 1
12.24.07 David Mitchell
Christmas Eve Candlelight
12.30.07 Josh Matlock
"Jesus is Coming to Town"

 


 

We're exploring how we can have the heart of King David in pursuing our Lord in the good times and tough times. This series will be a good opportunity for you to invite a friend. So much of David's life is relevant to what we go through in ours as well. He is so real and authentic and had a pursuit for God's heart. So, join us next week and invite a friend.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am

 




Missions Focus Sunday


Missions Focus Sunday | 10.14.07
Vladimir Dervishi - Guest Speaker
"The Miracle of Salvation"
(John 8:36)

  • Discover more about Calvary's Global Missions - Go

 


 

Lost in Translation: "Holy Spirit"

Some terms of the Christian faith can easily get lost in translation. Through this series, we will discuss the "Holy Spirit" and what His role is throughout the Bible and in our lives today.

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Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am




 

VBS '07: Avalanche Ranch ~ One Service Sunday


Message from the Closing Round Up

Pastor Martn Eaton
08.12.07


 



Crossing: The Life of a Bridge Builder | The Book of Philippians

Paul's letter to the church in Philippi teaches us how to be a “bridge builder” for Christ. The key word is “Crossing.” Just as we emphasized an “Encounter” with Christ, we now want to grow in our ability to help people cross that bridge to fully experience salvation in Christ. There is no greater joy than participating in that gospel ministry.

Who do you know that needs Christ’s salvation? Continue to pray for them and invite them to church. Experience that great joy.

Sermon Choices:

Celebration 8:45 am

Elevation 10:45 am

 


 

Special Wednesday Night Apologetics Series

 

 


 

Encounter: Bridge Building Stories

Makarios - Blessed

The encounters Jesus had in Israel 2000 years ago act as vivid and tangible examples for us on how to build bridges to engage our local community.

In 2007, our goal is to learn to be a light and a blessing - in ways that will challenge and change us, both as individuals and as a church. We want to embrace those who are already serving in Orange County, and we also want to ignite a desire in others to begin reaching out and provide them with clear paths towards the bridges that are already in place.

Through this series, God is calling Calvary to look outward and reach our community with the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

 


 

Passion Week Sermons

Palm Sunday | 04.01.2007
Bob Shank - Guest Speaker
It's Sunday But Friday's Comin'
(Matthew 21)

Good Friday | 04.06.2007
"Famous Last Words"

MP3
Slides

Easter Sunday | 04.08.2007
Pastor David Mitchell
Encounter: The Restoration Story

MP3
Slides
Notes

 


 

Missions Conference | Face to Face Encounters


One Service Sunday | 03.04.07
Shane Bennett - Guest Speaker
"Keeping Up With Jesus"

Missions Sunday | 03.11.07
Michele Rickett - Guest Speaker
"Face to Face with the Least of These"
(Matthew 25:44-46)

MP3
Slides

  • Discover more about Calvary's Global Missions Conference- Go

 




Christmas Series | The Promise

Makarios - Blessed

The Promise is Given
Matthew 1
Pastor David Mitchell
12.17.06

The Promise is Fulfilled
Luke 1:26-38
Pastor David Mitchell
12.24.06

The Promise of the Future
Revelation 1:12-18
Pastor Eric Wakeling
12.31.06

 


 

Epic: The Story of Moses to Joshua

Makarios - Blessed

Epic: Faithful to the Call
::: Series Introduction :::
From the Single Service 09.03.06

 

Epic: The Story continues this Fall in both Sunday services.

Sermon Choices:
Celebration
Elevation

 



Celebrating 75 Faithful and Fruitful Years:
Special 75th Anniversary Services

www.calvary75.org

Missions Sunday | 10.15.2006
Calvary Church Missions
Past | Present | Future

 


One Service Sunday | 10.22.2006
75th Anniversary Celebration
Epic: Faithful to God's Vision (Num. 13)

MP3
Slides
Kid's Page

 


Makarios: A Sermon Series on the Beatitudes

Makarios - Blessed

Makarios | Blessed
Life in the Upside Down Kingdom
A Study on the Beatitudes

Sermon Choices:
Celebration
Elevation

 


VBS '06: Fiesta ~ Where Kids are Fired Up about Jesus

VBS Fiesta

VBS Fiesta Finale | 08.13.06
Pastor David Mitchell

 


PULSE: A Sermon Series in the Book of James

Pulse Series

Pulse:
Faith Without Works Is Dead
A Study in the Book of James

Sermon Choices:
Celebration
Elevation

 


"I Will Remember the Deeds of the Lord" Psalm 77:11

www.calvary75.org

Memorial Day Weekend | 05.28.2006
Pastor David Mitchell
REMEMBER (Psalm 77:11)

 


Passion Week Sermons

easter sunday

Easter Sunday | 04.16.2006
Pastor David Mitchell
Why Did Jesus Die? (John 20)

palm sunday

Palm Sunday | 04.09.2006
Pastor David Mitchell
Why Did Jesus Come? (Mark 11)

 


Missions Conference 2006: Faith In Action

Missions Conference

Men's Mission Breakfast | 03.04.2006
Gale VanDiest | Interact Ministries
Faith In Action

 

Women's Mission Brunch | 03.04.2006
Janie Nellis | UIM International
Win the Nations

 

Sunday AM Sermon | 03.12.2006
Don Nellis | UIM International
Doing the Will of God

 


RESTORE/RESET: A Sermon Series in the Book of Malachi

restore: malachi study

Restore:
Getting Back to Authentic Faith
Celebration's Study in Malachi
[Get Celebration Sermon Files]

Celebration's
Restore Sermons:
Audio, Slides,
& Notes
reset: malachi study

Reset:
Getting Back to Authentic Faith
Elevation's Study in Malachi
[Get Elevation Sermon Files]

Elevation's
Reset Sermons:
Audio, Slides,
& Notes

 


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