Herod and Me

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Herod and Me

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Dec 24, 2018

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Herod knew there could only be one king. He was right. Pastor Bryan Loritts talks about the sovereignty of God at work--even in the ugly parts of the Christmas story.

Released:

Dec 24, 2018

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Herod and Me

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