What Every Christian Should Know About The Church – Part 1

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What Every Christian Should Know About The Church – Part 1

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There was a time in American history when you could find a busy church on every street corner. But today, more and more churches are shutting their doors for good. So, what’s changed? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that church attendance is no less important today than it was 2,000 years ago.

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