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      • In-Person Worship

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    • Where We Meet
      • 1808 W Camp Wisdom Rd

        Dallas, Texas 75232

        Get Directions

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        214-672-9100

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    • Service Times & Directions

      In-Person Worship
      Sunday @ 8:00 & 11:00 am

      Online Worship
      Sunday @ 11:00 am

      1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd.
      Dallas, TX 75232
      214-672-9100

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Feb 16 2021
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February 16, 2021 Staff Update

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Christianity & Culture

By Dr. John L. Rothra | Single Sermons

In protest to a racial norm, Jesus Christ – while maintaining his own racial history and heritage – obeyed the will of God.

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Jan 30 2021
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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Divine Reset

Believers must address their spiritual confusion and follow Jesus if they want to receive the rewards of discipleship.

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Jan 24 2021
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As followers of Jesus, we must understand that true success in life is directly related to the level of our experiential knowledge of God.

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A Time for New Wine

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When the Holy Spirit’s power is at work in us, His power enables us to be effective Kingdom representatives who are witnesses for Jesus.

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | The Names of the Holy Spirit

To experience the full power of the Holy Spirit, you must connect the risen Christ with the written Word of God.

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Dec 12 2020
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The Seal

By Dr. John L. Rothra | The Names of the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 1:13-14 reminds us that we are sealed in the Holy Spirit. This permanency means you cannot lose your salvation.

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Dec 06 2020
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By Dr. John L. Rothra | The Names of the Holy Spirit

When life causes us to groan, The Holy Spirit has a responsibility to help when you are collapsing in your soul.

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Nov 29 2020
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The Fruit

By Dr. John L. Rothra | The Names of the Holy Spirit

Our job is to develop an intimate relationship with the Spirit, and as a result, we will not be held hostage by our flesh nature.

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Nov 22 2020
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The Wine

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Single Sermons

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Kingdom Citizenship

By Dr. John L. Rothra | Kingdom Voting

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Kingdom Voting

As Kingdom Voters facing an election in a time when even Christians cannot agree, we must remember who is Lord.

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God and Justice and Righteousness by Dr. Tony Evans

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Kingdom Voting

When a government no longer looks to the Lord for its standard of conduct, the Lord allows the people to reap what they sow.

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Kingdom Voting

Kingdom Voters recognize the importance of considering both policy and character when making their choices on election day.

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By Dr. John L. Rothra | Kingdom Voting

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