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The Kingdom Of God | Christ's Parables
Shared on: Aug 18, 2025
As much as we are drawn to and love Christ's parables, the perhaps uncomfortable purpose of parables is made clear in Matthew 13:10-17. In parables are the secrets of the Kingdom of God revealed to those who have ears to hear and eyes to see. Expound and proclaim these powerful lessons about the Kingdom of God to your congregation with this week's helpful sermon collection.
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