This sermon by Pastor Austin Duncan was originally taught on 7th, 2025 at Crosswalk Church in Brentwood, TN.

Scripture References via ⁠⁠Bible Gateway (ESV)⁠⁠:

• Mark 11:12-14; 20-33
• Jeremiah 8:13
• Micah 7:1
• John 1:48
• Isaiah 56:7
• Jeremiah 7:11
• 1John 5:14
• James

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Plastic Faith

⁠This sermon was presented at ⁠Crosswalk Church in Brentwood, TN⁠⁠⁠⁠, please come worship with us!

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