March 17, 2024 - Carry Your Cross
21m
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Unity Presbyterian - Denver, NC
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As we draw closer to the cross, Pastor David takes a look at Simon of Cyrene, who was literally asked to take the cross and follow Jesus. Like Simon, we don't often get to choose when our hard times happen.When we suffer, who is leading us through our trials? Are we ready to follow Jesus, even to the cross?
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