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The Fourth Sunday After Trinity Sermon

  • June 28, 2026
  • Rev. Steven Sparley
  • Christian Unity
  • 2 Samuel
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Theme: The True Nature of Israel’s King and His Kingdom
Text: 2 Samuel 9

Series: Trinity
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