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        <title>Metro Life Church Sermons</title>
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                <itunes:subtitle>Sunday morning messages from Metro Life Church</itunes:subtitle>
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        <itunes:summary>This page contains the sermons and teachings of Metro Life Church Casselberry Florida</itunes:summary>
        <description>This page contains the sermons and teachings of Metro Life Church Casselberry Florida</description>
                
                                                
        
                                                <itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:owner><itunes:email>metro@metrolife.org</itunes:email><itunes:name>Metro Life Church</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item>
            <title>Matthew 28:1-10 - Dawn Has Broken</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 28:1-10 - Dawn Has Broken</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-04-05/matthew-28:1-10-dawn-has-broken</link>
            
                        <description>An Easter sermon from Matthew 28:1-10 on the resurrection of Jesus, the empty tomb, and the living hope believers have because Christ is alive. Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to trust, worship, and live with resurrection hope in everyday life.</description>
            <itunes:summary>An Easter sermon from Matthew 28:1-10 on the resurrection of Jesus, the empty tomb, and the living hope believers have because Christ is alive. Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to trust, worship, and live with resurrection hope in everyday life.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 5 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>An Easter sermon from Matthew 28:1-10 on the resurrection of Jesus, the empty tomb, and the living hope believers have because Christ is alive. Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to trust, worship, and live with resurrection hope in everyday life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 8:1-29 - After Failure, Forward</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 8:1-29 - After Failure, Forward</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-03-29/joshua-8:1-29-after-failure-forward</link>
            
                        <description>Pastor Chris Jessee preaches Joshua 8:1–29, showing how God meets his people after failure, leads them in obedience, and gives victory through Jesus Christ. This Palm Sunday message points to the true King who bore the curse so sinners could be forgiven and move forward in grace.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Pastor Chris Jessee preaches Joshua 8:1–29, showing how God meets his people after failure, leads them in obedience, and gives victory through Jesus Christ. This Palm Sunday message points to the true King who bore the curse so sinners could be forgiven and move forward in grace.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Pastor Chris Jessee preaches Joshua 8:1–29, showing how God meets his people after failure, leads them in obedience, and gives victory through Jesus Christ. This Palm Sunday message points to the true King who bore the curse so sinners could be forgiven and move forward in grace.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 7 - Saved by Wrath</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 7 - Saved by Wrath</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-03-22/joshua-7-saved-by-wrath</link>
            
                        <description>A sobering and hope-filled message from Joshua 7 on hidden sin, God’s holiness, righteous wrath, and the cross of Christ. Pastor Chris Jessee shows how this passage leads us from exposure and judgment to repentance, mercy, and hope in Jesus.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A sobering and hope-filled message from Joshua 7 on hidden sin, God’s holiness, righteous wrath, and the cross of Christ. Pastor Chris Jessee shows how this passage leads us from exposure and judgment to repentance, mercy, and hope in Jesus.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A sobering and hope-filled message from Joshua 7 on hidden sin, God’s holiness, righteous wrath, and the cross of Christ. Pastor Chris Jessee shows how this passage leads us from exposure and judgment to repentance, mercy, and hope in Jesus.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 6 - Divine Demolition</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 6 - Divine Demolition</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-03-15/joshua-6-divine-demolition</link>
            
                        <description>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 6 on trusting God, obeying faithfully, and resting in the victory Christ gives.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 6 on trusting God, obeying faithfully, and resting in the victory Christ gives.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 6 on trusting God, obeying faithfully, and resting in the victory Christ gives.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 5 - Prepared by Grace</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 5 - Prepared by Grace</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-03-08/joshua-5-prepared-by-grace</link>
            
                        <description>Pastor Chris Jessee walks through Joshua 5 and shows how God prepares His people by grace. Before victory comes, God restores, sustains, and leads His people back to Himself. This sermon points us to the sufficiency of God and the saving grace of Christ.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Pastor Chris Jessee walks through Joshua 5 and shows how God prepares His people by grace. Before victory comes, God restores, sustains, and leads His people back to Himself. This sermon points us to the sufficiency of God and the saving grace of Christ.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Pastor Chris Jessee walks through Joshua 5 and shows how God prepares His people by grace. Before victory comes, God restores, sustains, and leads His people back to Himself. This sermon points us to the sufficiency of God and the saving grace of Christ.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>From Gilgal to Golgotha</title>
            <itunes:title>From Gilgal to Golgotha</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-03-01/from-gilgal-to-golgotha</link>
            
                        <description>We need to be shaped by God’s grace before we step into God’s promises, because He prepares His people at Gilgal and secures our new identity at Golgotha.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We need to be shaped by God’s grace before we step into God’s promises, because He prepares His people at Gilgal and secures our new identity at Golgotha.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We need to be shaped by God’s grace before we step into God’s promises, because He prepares His people at Gilgal and secures our new identity at Golgotha.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Genesis 39 - Never Alone: God With Us in Prosperity, Temptation, and Trials</title>
            <itunes:title>Genesis 39 - Never Alone: God With Us in Prosperity, Temptation, and Trials</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-02-15/genesis-39-never-alone:-god-with-us-in-prosperity-temptation-and-trials</link>
            
                        <description>In Genesis 39, Juan Hernandez shows how God’s presence shaped Joseph’s life in prosperity, temptation, and trials. Because Jesus was forsaken in our place, believers can walk forward with steady confidence that God is with them.</description>
            <itunes:summary>In Genesis 39, Juan Hernandez shows how God’s presence shaped Joseph’s life in prosperity, temptation, and trials. Because Jesus was forsaken in our place, believers can walk forward with steady confidence that God is with them.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In Genesis 39, Juan Hernandez shows how God’s presence shaped Joseph’s life in prosperity, temptation, and trials. Because Jesus was forsaken in our place, believers can walk forward with steady confidence that God is with them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 4 - Built to Remember</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 4 - Built to Remember</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-02-08/joshua-4-built-to-remember</link>
            
                        <description>In Joshua 4, God calls His people to build a memorial so they will remember His rescue and tell the story to the next generation. This sermon connects the stones at Gilgal to the hope we proclaim in Christ and the remembrance we practice at Communion.</description>
            <itunes:summary>In Joshua 4, God calls His people to build a memorial so they will remember His rescue and tell the story to the next generation. This sermon connects the stones at Gilgal to the hope we proclaim in Christ and the remembrance we practice at Communion.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In Joshua 4, God calls His people to build a memorial so they will remember His rescue and tell the story to the next generation. This sermon connects the stones at Gilgal to the hope we proclaim in Christ and the remembrance we practice at Communion.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 3 - Wonders Among You</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 3 - Wonders Among You</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-02-01/joshua-3-wonders-among-you</link>
            
                        <description>God goes before His people and calls them to trust Him. From Joshua 3, this message explores obedience, God’s presence, and how Jesus makes a way forward when the next step feels uncertain.</description>
            <itunes:summary>God goes before His people and calls them to trust Him. From Joshua 3, this message explores obedience, God’s presence, and how Jesus makes a way forward when the next step feels uncertain.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God goes before His people and calls them to trust Him. From Joshua 3, this message explores obedience, God’s presence, and how Jesus makes a way forward when the next step feels uncertain.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 2 - He Chooses The Unexpected</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 2 - He Chooses The Unexpected</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-01-25/joshua-2-he-chooses-the-unexpected</link>
            
                        <description>A message from Joshua 2 that reveals how God chooses the unexpected, shows mercy to those who trust Him, and invites people with real pasts into His redemptive plan.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A message from Joshua 2 that reveals how God chooses the unexpected, shows mercy to those who trust Him, and invites people with real pasts into His redemptive plan.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A message from Joshua 2 that reveals how God chooses the unexpected, shows mercy to those who trust Him, and invites people with real pasts into His redemptive plan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 1:10-18 - A Joshua Who Was More</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 1:10-18 - A Joshua Who Was More</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-01-18/joshua-1:10-18-a-joshua-who-was-more</link>
            
                        <description>In A Joshua Who Was More, Pastor Shane Kohout walks through Joshua 1:10–18 and invites us to consider how we respond to God’s promises. As Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, the passage reveals both the danger of settling on the fringes and the hope found in unity and trust. The message points to Jesus as the greater Joshua who secures God’s promises and makes us new.</description>
            <itunes:summary>In A Joshua Who Was More, Pastor Shane Kohout walks through Joshua 1:10–18 and invites us to consider how we respond to God’s promises. As Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, the passage reveals both the danger of settling on the fringes and the hope found in unity and trust. The message points to Jesus as the greater Joshua who secures God’s promises and makes us new.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In A Joshua Who Was More, Pastor Shane Kohout walks through Joshua 1:10–18 and invites us to consider how we respond to God’s promises. As Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land, the passage reveals both the danger of settling on the fringes and the hope found in unity and trust. The message points to Jesus as the greater Joshua who secures God’s promises and makes us new.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 1:3-9 - When Fear Shapes Obedience</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 1:3-9 - When Fear Shapes Obedience</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-01-11/joshua-1:3-9-when-fear-shapes-obedience</link>
            
                        <description>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 1:3–9 on how fear influences obedience and how God forms courage through His promises, His Word, and His presence.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 1:3–9 on how fear influences obedience and how God forms courage through His promises, His Word, and His presence.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A gospel-centered message from Joshua 1:3–9 on how fear influences obedience and how God forms courage through His promises, His Word, and His presence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joshua 1:1-2 - Now Therefore Arise</title>
            <itunes:title>Joshua 1:1-2 - Now Therefore Arise</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2026-01-04/joshua-1:1-2-now-therefore-arise</link>
            
                        <description>When life marks an ending and the next step feels uncertain, this sermon from Joshua 1 calls us to trust God’s unchanging promises, rise in obedient faith, and follow Jesus who leads His people forward with clarity and hope.</description>
            <itunes:summary>When life marks an ending and the next step feels uncertain, this sermon from Joshua 1 calls us to trust God’s unchanging promises, rise in obedient faith, and follow Jesus who leads His people forward with clarity and hope.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>When life marks an ending and the next step feels uncertain, this sermon from Joshua 1 calls us to trust God’s unchanging promises, rise in obedient faith, and follow Jesus who leads His people forward with clarity and hope.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Stirred to Pray</title>
            <itunes:title>Stirred to Pray</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-28/stirred-to-pray</link>
            
                        <description>Prayer recounts God's greatness, prayer prompts confession, prayer makes bold requests </description>
            <itunes:summary>Prayer recounts God's greatness, prayer prompts confession, prayer makes bold requests </itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Prayer recounts God's greatness, prayer prompts confession, prayer makes bold requests</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 1 - The Main Character of Christmas</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 1 - The Main Character of Christmas</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-24/matthew-1-the-main-character-of-christmas</link>
            
                        <description>Listen to Pastor Chris Jessee’s Christmas Eve message, The Main Character of Christmas, as he walks through Matthew 1 and reminds us that Christmas is about the arrival of a promised King who came to save sinners. This message invites listeners to see Jesus not as a supporting figure in the season, but as the true center of the story and the Savior who brings grace, forgiveness, and new life.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Listen to Pastor Chris Jessee’s Christmas Eve message, The Main Character of Christmas, as he walks through Matthew 1 and reminds us that Christmas is about the arrival of a promised King who came to save sinners. This message invites listeners to see Jesus not as a supporting figure in the season, but as the true center of the story and the Savior who brings grace, forgiveness, and new life.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Listen to Pastor Chris Jessee’s Christmas Eve message, The Main Character of Christmas, as he walks through Matthew 1 and reminds us that Christmas is about the arrival of a promised King who came to save sinners. This message invites listeners to see Jesus not as a supporting figure in the season, but as the true center of the story and the Savior who brings grace, forgiveness, and new life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 2 - Magi, The King Has Come</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 2 - Magi, The King Has Come</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-21/matthew-2-magi-the-king-has-come</link>
            
                        <description>Listen to this sermon audio recorded live at Metro Life Church during our 10AM Sunday service. Hear Pastor Chris retell the story of the magi and call us to respond to the King with faithful worship.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Listen to this sermon audio recorded live at Metro Life Church during our 10AM Sunday service. Hear Pastor Chris retell the story of the magi and call us to respond to the King with faithful worship.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Listen to this sermon audio recorded live at Metro Life Church during our 10AM Sunday service. Hear Pastor Chris retell the story of the magi and call us to respond to the King with faithful worship.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Luke 2 - The War Cry of Peace</title>
            <itunes:title>Luke 2 - The War Cry of Peace</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-14/luke-2-the-war-cry-of-peace</link>
            
                        <description>A hope-filled Advent message inviting us to remove the veils of sin, distraction, and familiarity so we may see Jesus clearly, receive His saving peace, and respond with faith and praise.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A hope-filled Advent message inviting us to remove the veils of sin, distraction, and familiarity so we may see Jesus clearly, receive His saving peace, and respond with faith and praise.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-14/988/luke-2-the-war-cry-of-peace</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A hope-filled Advent message inviting us to remove the veils of sin, distraction, and familiarity so we may see Jesus clearly, receive His saving peace, and respond with faith and praise.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 1 - Joseph, Son of David</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 1 - Joseph, Son of David</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-12-07/matthew-1-joseph-son-of-david</link>
            
                        <description>Joseph’s quiet obedience in Matthew 1 reveals God’s faithfulness, highlights Jesus as the true Son of David, and invites us to trust the One who carries our shame and keeps every promise.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Joseph’s quiet obedience in Matthew 1 reveals God’s faithfulness, highlights Jesus as the true Son of David, and invites us to trust the One who carries our shame and keeps every promise.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 7 Dec 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Joseph’s quiet obedience in Matthew 1 reveals God’s faithfulness, highlights Jesus as the true Son of David, and invites us to trust the One who carries our shame and keeps every promise.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Luke 1 - Mary Magnifies the Lord</title>
            <itunes:title>Luke 1 - Mary Magnifies the Lord</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-30/luke-1-mary-magnifies-the-lord</link>
            
                        <description>Mary’s Magnificat invites you to bring your need to God with honesty and hope. He still lifts the humble, still keeps His promises, and still saves through His Son. Followers of Jesus are called to respond as Mary did by trusting God’s Word, receiving His mercy, and offering their whole selves in worship.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Mary’s Magnificat invites you to bring your need to God with honesty and hope. He still lifts the humble, still keeps His promises, and still saves through His Son. Followers of Jesus are called to respond as Mary did by trusting God’s Word, receiving His mercy, and offering their whole selves in worship.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-30/986/luke-1-mary-magnifies-the-lord</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Mary’s Magnificat invites you to bring your need to God with honesty and hope. He still lifts the humble, still keeps His promises, and still saves through His Son. Followers of Jesus are called to respond as Mary did by trusting God’s Word, receiving His mercy, and offering their whole selves in worship.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Jesus, Thank You!</title>
            <itunes:title>Jesus, Thank You!</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-23/jesus-thank-you</link>
            
                        <description>'But God' is the most powerful phrase in the Bible</description>
            <itunes:summary>'But God' is the most powerful phrase in the Bible</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>'But God' is the most powerful phrase in the Bible</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Celebrating Our ADVANCE</title>
            <itunes:title>Celebrating Our ADVANCE</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-16/celebrating-our-advance</link>
            
                        <description>God will equip you with everything good that you may do His will</description>
            <itunes:summary>God will equip you with everything good that you may do His will</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-16/984/celebrating-our-advance</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God will equip you with everything good that you may do His will</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ambition for your 50th Anniversary</title>
            <itunes:title>Ambition for your 50th Anniversary</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-09/ambition-for-your-50th-anniversary</link>
            
                        <description>Seek God's glory and not man's glory</description>
            <itunes:summary>Seek God's glory and not man's glory</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-09/983/ambition-for-your-50th-anniversary</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 9 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Seek God's glory and not man's glory</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>ADVANCE in Mission</title>
            <itunes:title>ADVANCE in Mission</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-02/advance-in-mission</link>
            
                        <description>Not driven by guilt but by Grace</description>
            <itunes:summary>Not driven by guilt but by Grace</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-11-02/982/advance-in-mission</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 2 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Not driven by guilt but by Grace</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>ADVANCE for Legacy</title>
            <itunes:title>ADVANCE for Legacy</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-26/advance-for-legacy</link>
            
                        <description>Watch ADVANCE in Legacy from Metro Life Church in Casselberry, Florida, as Pastor Chris Jessee teaches how believers can build a lasting legacy of faith rooted in God’s glory, truth, and presence. Learn from Exodus 40, Psalm 78, and Philippians 4 how to live a gospel-shaped life that influences future generations, strengthens discipleship, and models biblical faithfulness in the power of the Holy Spirit.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Watch ADVANCE in Legacy from Metro Life Church in Casselberry, Florida, as Pastor Chris Jessee teaches how believers can build a lasting legacy of faith rooted in God’s glory, truth, and presence. Learn from Exodus 40, Psalm 78, and Philippians 4 how to live a gospel-shaped life that influences future generations, strengthens discipleship, and models biblical faithfulness in the power of the Holy Spirit.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-26/980/advance-for-legacy</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>ADVANCE in Ministry</title>
            <itunes:title>ADVANCE in Ministry</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-19/advance-in-ministry</link>
            
                        <description>every believer is called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to serve others with their God-given gifts</description>
            <itunes:summary>every believer is called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to serve others with their God-given gifts</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-19/977/advance-in-ministry</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>every believer is called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to serve others with their God-given gifts</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>ADVANCE in Generosity</title>
            <itunes:title>ADVANCE in Generosity</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-12/advance-in-generosity</link>
            
                        <description>True generosity flows from hearts moved by God’s presence—not obligation—showing that giving is a grace-fueled act of worship that reflects Christ’s self-giving love, trusts God’s provision, and advances His kingdom locally and globally.</description>
            <itunes:summary>True generosity flows from hearts moved by God’s presence—not obligation—showing that giving is a grace-fueled act of worship that reflects Christ’s self-giving love, trusts God’s provision, and advances His kingdom locally and globally.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-12/975/advance-in-generosity</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>True generosity flows from hearts moved by God’s presence—not obligation—showing that giving is a grace-fueled act of worship that reflects Christ’s self-giving love, trusts God’s provision, and advances His kingdom locally and globally.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>ADVANCE in God's Presence</title>
            <itunes:title>ADVANCE in God's Presence</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-05/advance-in-gods-presence</link>
            
                        <description>This message from Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to center our lives on God’s presence—the true mark of His people—reminding us that what He designs, He fills, and that through Christ, His glory now dwells within us.</description>
            <itunes:summary>This message from Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to center our lives on God’s presence—the true mark of His people—reminding us that what He designs, He fills, and that through Christ, His glory now dwells within us.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-10-05/974/advance-in-gods-presence</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 5 Oct 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This message from Pastor Chris Jessee calls us to center our lives on God’s presence—the true mark of His people—reminding us that what He designs, He fills, and that through Christ, His glory now dwells within us.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>GLORY: Living for Glory</title>
            <itunes:title>GLORY: Living for Glory</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-09-28/glory:-living-for-glory</link>
            
                        <description>Jesus rescues us from living for our glory and restores us to living for God’s Glory</description>
            <itunes:summary>Jesus rescues us from living for our glory and restores us to living for God’s Glory</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-09-28/973/glory:-living-for-glory</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Jesus rescues us from living for our glory and restores us to living for God’s Glory</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Lamentations 3:19-24 - Remembering Brings Hope</title>
            <itunes:title>Lamentations 3:19-24 - Remembering Brings Hope</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-17/lamentations-3:19-24-remembering-brings-hope</link>
            
                        <description>When sorrow weighs heavy, God’s mercies are new every morning—find hope in His faithfulness. Watch Pastor Wayne Brooks’ message from Lamentations 3:19–24.</description>
            <itunes:summary>When sorrow weighs heavy, God’s mercies are new every morning—find hope in His faithfulness. Watch Pastor Wayne Brooks’ message from Lamentations 3:19–24.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>When sorrow weighs heavy, God’s mercies are new every morning—find hope in His faithfulness. Watch Pastor Wayne Brooks’ message from Lamentations 3:19–24.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:73-80 - Know, Trust, and Live</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:73-80 - Know, Trust, and Live</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-10/psalm-119:73-80-know-trust-and-live</link>
            
                        <description>Discover the profound truth that God keeps His promises, uses difficulties to lead us to obedience, and how delighting in His instruction offers priceless value amidst life's struggles.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Discover the profound truth that God keeps His promises, uses difficulties to lead us to obedience, and how delighting in His instruction offers priceless value amidst life's struggles.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-10/967/psalm-119:73-80-know-trust-and-live</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Discover the profound truth that God keeps His promises, uses difficulties to lead us to obedience, and how delighting in His instruction offers priceless value amidst life's struggles.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:65-72 - Goodness &gt; Afflictions</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:65-72 - Goodness &gt; Afflictions</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-03/psalm-119:65-72-goodness-afflictions</link>
            
                        <description>This message unpacks how affliction, while painful, can be a refining tool in God's hands, shaping us and drawing us closer to His Word. </description>
            <itunes:summary>This message unpacks how affliction, while painful, can be a refining tool in God's hands, shaping us and drawing us closer to His Word. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-08-03/966/psalm-119:65-72-goodness-afflictions</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 3 Aug 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This message unpacks how affliction, while painful, can be a refining tool in God's hands, shaping us and drawing us closer to His Word.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:57-64 - What's Stopping You?</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:57-64 - What's Stopping You?</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-27/psalm-119:57-64-whats-stopping-you</link>
            
                        <description>This message on Psalm 119 from our Summer in the Psalms series reminds us that God's blessing and joy are promised to all who seek Him with their whole heart.</description>
            <itunes:summary>This message on Psalm 119 from our Summer in the Psalms series reminds us that God's blessing and joy are promised to all who seek Him with their whole heart.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This message on Psalm 119 from our Summer in the Psalms series reminds us that God's blessing and joy are promised to all who seek Him with their whole heart.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:49-56 - When 'The World' Opposes</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:49-56 - When 'The World' Opposes</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-20/psalm-119:49-56-when-the-world-opposes</link>
            
                        <description>Whether you're facing hardship, doubt, or discouragement, this passage points to a better way—not by escaping, but by remembering the faithful character of God.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Whether you're facing hardship, doubt, or discouragement, this passage points to a better way—not by escaping, but by remembering the faithful character of God.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-20/962/psalm-119:49-56-when-the-world-opposes</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Whether you're facing hardship, doubt, or discouragement, this passage points to a better way—not by escaping, but by remembering the faithful character of God.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:41-48 - A Love for God's Word</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:41-48 - A Love for God's Word</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-14/psalm-119:41-48-a-love-for-gods-word</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Love of God's Word</title>
            <itunes:title>Love of God's Word</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-13/love-of-gods-word</link>
            
                        <description>Develop a lifelong  love of God's Word</description>
            <itunes:summary>Develop a lifelong  love of God's Word</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Develop a lifelong love of God's Word</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:33-40 - How Do We Have a Flourishing Life?</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:33-40 - How Do We Have a Flourishing Life?</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-07-06/psalm-119:33-40-how-do-we-have-a-flourishing-life</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 6 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:25-32 - Cling to Life</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:25-32 - Cling to Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-06-29/psalm-119:25-32-cling-to-life</link>
            
                        <description>Cling to God</description>
            <itunes:summary>Cling to God</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Cling to God</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>2 Timothy 4:9-22 - Our Faithful God - Al Pino</title>
            <itunes:title>2 Timothy 4:9-22 - Our Faithful God - Al Pino</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-06-22/2-timothy-4:9-22-our-faithful-god-al-pino</link>
            
                        <description>God stands with us and strengthen us to proclaim His Word together</description>
            <itunes:summary>God stands with us and strengthen us to proclaim His Word together</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God stands with us and strengthen us to proclaim His Word together</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:17-24 - Ask Your Father!</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:17-24 - Ask Your Father!</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-06-15/psalm-119:17-24-ask-your-father</link>
            
                        <description>This sermon answers by showing how Psalm 119 encourages prayerful dependence on God’s Word, presence, and promises, even during hardship or spiritual fatigue.</description>
            <itunes:summary>This sermon answers by showing how Psalm 119 encourages prayerful dependence on God’s Word, presence, and promises, even during hardship or spiritual fatigue.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This sermon answers by showing how Psalm 119 encourages prayerful dependence on God’s Word, presence, and promises, even during hardship or spiritual fatigue.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:9-16 - Hide and Seek</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:9-16 - Hide and Seek</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-06-08/psalm-119:9-16-hide-and-seek</link>
            
                        <description>Seeking Divine Guidance and Strength: A Father’s Day Reflection on Psalm 119:17-24  As we gather this Father’s Day, considering our "Summer in the Psalms" series, we find ourselves reflecting on the rich tapestry of wisdom in Psalm 119:17-24. This passage offers us profound insight into seeking God’s guidance and strength. Imagine Psalm 119 as a roadmap, guiding us to a place where the heart aligns with divine instruction, much like a child looking up to a father for guidance. It's a fitting backdrop as we celebrate fathers today. Let us dive into these verses with open hearts.  Point 1: Ask God for Help (Psalm 119:17-18)  "Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."  Sub-point 1: God as Our Provider  Verse 17 begins with a request to God: "Deal bountifully with your servant." This is a cry for help—an acknowledgment that all we have and need is rooted in God's gracious provision. As fathers and as children of God, we recognize our dependence. It's like a craftsman asking for the right tools; without them, his work cannot be fruitful. Fathers, remember that ultimate provision and help come from God.  Sub-point 2: Illumination from God  Verse 18’s plea, "Open my eyes," signifies our need for spiritual sight. In our roles as fathers, leaders, or guides, we must continually seek God’s wisdom. It’s as if walking into a darkened room, feeling our way along with hands before our eyes, we long for the light to understand our path.  Practical Application: Each day, begin with a prayer seeking God’s provision and sight. Involve the family in this habit, showing them dependence on God’s wisdom is generational.  Point 2: Ask God for Power (Psalm 119:19-20)  "I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times."  Sub-point 1: Earthly Transience and Heavenly Power  Acknowledging our status as "sojourners" calls us to focus not on earthly power but on divine strength. Think of a tent versus a brick house; one is temporary, serving us only through God’s strength, like our time on earth compared to eternity.  Sub-point 2: Consuming Passion for God’s Commands  This passage describes a longing as consuming—like a parched throat thirsting for water. Fathers, cultivate such a longing in your households; instill a desire for God’s word stronger than any earthly passion.  Practical Application: Model a lifestyle that prioritizes spiritual discipline. Lead times of study and reflection with your family, showing a genuine longing for God's power and guidance.  Point 3: Ask God for Persistence in Opposition (Psalm 119:21-24)  "You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors."  Sub-point 1: Trusting God Against Opposition  Facing opposition is inevitable; it’s like a great oak facing storm winds, standing firm because it is deeply rooted. Fathers, your role includes standing against opposition to the truth with courage that only God provides.  Sub-point 2: Joy in God’s Testimonies as Guidance  The Psalmist finds delight and counsel in God’s word despite adversity, making it a sustaining joy like a balm to alleviate pain. Encourage your family to see God’s word as a reliable counselor amid life's trials.  Practical Application: Create an environment where challenges are met with scripture-backed resoluteness. Share stories of historical or biblical figures who triumphed through steadfast faith.  Conclusion and Christ Connection  As we move towards communion, remember Christ’s promise in Matthew 7:7-11. Just as a loving father gives good gifts to his children, God desires to supply us with help, power, and persistence through Christ. In something as simple as asking, He provides abundantly.  To those here who do not know Christ, I urge you to ask for the gift of salvation He freely gives. Open your heart to the Lord who offers help, power, and eternal perseverance.  For believers, let this be a reminder that fatherhood, in all its forms, mirrors God's love. Seek His presence in all aspects of life, and let your home be a place where reliance on divine guidance shapes every action. As we partake in communion, may our hearts reflect gratitude for the gifts afforded by our loving Father.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Seeking Divine Guidance and Strength: A Father’s Day Reflection on Psalm 119:17-24  As we gather this Father’s Day, considering our "Summer in the Psalms" series, we find ourselves reflecting on the rich tapestry of wisdom in Psalm 119:17-24. This passage offers us profound insight into seeking God’s guidance and strength. Imagine Psalm 119 as a roadmap, guiding us to a place where the heart aligns with divine instruction, much like a child looking up to a father for guidance. It's a fitting backdrop as we celebrate fathers today. Let us dive into these verses with open hearts.  Point 1: Ask God for Help (Psalm 119:17-18)  "Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law."  Sub-point 1: God as Our Provider  Verse 17 begins with a request to God: "Deal bountifully with your servant." This is a cry for help—an acknowledgment that all we have and need is rooted in God's gracious provision. As fathers and as children of God, we recognize our dependence. It's like a craftsman asking for the right tools; without them, his work cannot be fruitful. Fathers, remember that ultimate provision and help come from God.  Sub-point 2: Illumination from God  Verse 18’s plea, "Open my eyes," signifies our need for spiritual sight. In our roles as fathers, leaders, or guides, we must continually seek God’s wisdom. It’s as if walking into a darkened room, feeling our way along with hands before our eyes, we long for the light to understand our path.  Practical Application: Each day, begin with a prayer seeking God’s provision and sight. Involve the family in this habit, showing them dependence on God’s wisdom is generational.  Point 2: Ask God for Power (Psalm 119:19-20)  "I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times."  Sub-point 1: Earthly Transience and Heavenly Power  Acknowledging our status as "sojourners" calls us to focus not on earthly power but on divine strength. Think of a tent versus a brick house; one is temporary, serving us only through God’s strength, like our time on earth compared to eternity.  Sub-point 2: Consuming Passion for God’s Commands  This passage describes a longing as consuming—like a parched throat thirsting for water. Fathers, cultivate such a longing in your households; instill a desire for God’s word stronger than any earthly passion.  Practical Application: Model a lifestyle that prioritizes spiritual discipline. Lead times of study and reflection with your family, showing a genuine longing for God's power and guidance.  Point 3: Ask God for Persistence in Opposition (Psalm 119:21-24)  "You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors."  Sub-point 1: Trusting God Against Opposition  Facing opposition is inevitable; it’s like a great oak facing storm winds, standing firm because it is deeply rooted. Fathers, your role includes standing against opposition to the truth with courage that only God provides.  Sub-point 2: Joy in God’s Testimonies as Guidance  The Psalmist finds delight and counsel in God’s word despite adversity, making it a sustaining joy like a balm to alleviate pain. Encourage your family to see God’s word as a reliable counselor amid life's trials.  Practical Application: Create an environment where challenges are met with scripture-backed resoluteness. Share stories of historical or biblical figures who triumphed through steadfast faith.  Conclusion and Christ Connection  As we move towards communion, remember Christ’s promise in Matthew 7:7-11. Just as a loving father gives good gifts to his children, God desires to supply us with help, power, and persistence through Christ. In something as simple as asking, He provides abundantly.  To those here who do not know Christ, I urge you to ask for the gift of salvation He freely gives. Open your heart to the Lord who offers help, power, and eternal perseverance.  For believers, let this be a reminder that fatherhood, in all its forms, mirrors God's love. Seek His presence in all aspects of life, and let your home be a place where reliance on divine guidance shapes every action. As we partake in communion, may our hearts reflect gratitude for the gifts afforded by our loving Father.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Seeking Divine Guidance and Strength: A Father’s Day Reflection on Psalm 119:17-24 As we gather this Father’s Day, considering our "Summer in the Psalms" series, we find ourselves reflecting on the rich tapestry of wisdom in Psalm 119:17-24. This passage offers us profound insight into seeking God’s guidance and strength. Imagine Psalm 119 as a roadmap, guiding us to a place where the heart aligns with divine instruction, much like a child looking up to a father for guidance. It's a fitting backdrop as we celebrate fathers today. Let us dive into these verses with open hearts. Point 1: Ask God for Help (Psalm 119:17-18) "Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." Sub-point 1: God as Our Provider Verse 17 begins with a request to God: "Deal bountifully with your servant." This is a cry for help—an acknowledgment that all we have and need is rooted in God's gracious provision. As fathers and as children of God, we recognize our dependence. It's like a craftsman asking for the right tools; without them, his work cannot be fruitful. Fathers, remember that ultimate provision and help come from God. Sub-point 2: Illumination from God Verse 18’s plea, "Open my eyes," signifies our need for spiritual sight. In our roles as fathers, leaders, or guides, we must continually seek God’s wisdom. It’s as if walking into a darkened room, feeling our way along with hands before our eyes, we long for the light to understand our path. Practical Application: Each day, begin with a prayer seeking God’s provision and sight. Involve the family in this habit, showing them dependence on God’s wisdom is generational. Point 2: Ask God for Power (Psalm 119:19-20) "I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times." Sub-point 1: Earthly Transience and Heavenly Power Acknowledging our status as "sojourners" calls us to focus not on earthly power but on divine strength. Think of a tent versus a brick house; one is temporary, serving us only through God’s strength, like our time on earth compared to eternity. Sub-point 2: Consuming Passion for God’s Commands This passage describes a longing as consuming—like a parched throat thirsting for water. Fathers, cultivate such a longing in your households; instill a desire for God’s word stronger than any earthly passion. Practical Application: Model a lifestyle that prioritizes spiritual discipline. Lead times of study and reflection with your family, showing a genuine longing for God's power and guidance. Point 3: Ask God for Persistence in Opposition (Psalm 119:21-24) "You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments. Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors." Sub-point 1: Trusting God Against Opposition Facing opposition is inevitable; it’s like a great oak facing storm winds, standing firm because it is deeply rooted. Fathers, your role includes standing against opposition to the truth with courage that only God provides. Sub-point 2: Joy in God’s Testimonies as Guidance The Psalmist finds delight and counsel in God’s word despite adversity, making it a sustaining joy like a balm to alleviate pain. Encourage your family to see God’s word as a reliable counselor amid life's trials. Practical Application: Create an environment where challenges are met with scripture-backed resoluteness. Share stories of historical or biblical figures who triumphed through steadfast faith. Conclusion and Christ Connection As we move towards communion, remember Christ’s promise in Matthew 7:7-11. Just as a loving father gives good gifts to his children, God desires to supply us with help, power, and persistence through Christ. In something as simple as asking, He provides abundantly. To those here who do not know Christ, I urge you to ask for the gift of salvation He freely gives. Open your heart to the Lord who offers help, power, and eternal perseverance. For believers, let this be a reminder that fatherhood, in all its forms, mirrors God's love. Seek His presence in all aspects of life, and let your home be a place where reliance on divine guidance shapes every action. As we partake in communion, may our hearts reflect gratitude for the gifts afforded by our loving Father.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 119:1-8 - Blessed &amp; Blameless</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 119:1-8 - Blessed &amp; Blameless</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-06-01/psalm-119:1-8-blessed-blameless</link>
            
                        <description>The sermon focuses on the blessings of living according to God's instruction, seeking the Lord wholeheartedly, and diligently keeping His commands.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The sermon focuses on the blessings of living according to God's instruction, seeking the Lord wholeheartedly, and diligently keeping His commands.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The sermon focuses on the blessings of living according to God's instruction, seeking the Lord wholeheartedly, and diligently keeping His commands.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 6:10-24 - The Art of War</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 6:10-24 - The Art of War</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-25/ephesians-6:10-24-the-art-of-war</link>
            
                        <description>Put on the whole armor of God and stand firm</description>
            <itunes:summary>Put on the whole armor of God and stand firm</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-25/950/ephesians-6:10-24-the-art-of-war</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Put on the whole armor of God and stand firm</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 6:5-9 - Work that Matters</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 6:5-9 - Work that Matters</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-18/ephesians-6:5-9-work-that-matters</link>
            
                        <description>This message is a powerful reminder that our work is not merely for earthly gain, but an opportunity to glorify God in all we do, knowing that He is the ultimate Master and impartial judge.</description>
            <itunes:summary>This message is a powerful reminder that our work is not merely for earthly gain, but an opportunity to glorify God in all we do, knowing that He is the ultimate Master and impartial judge.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-18/948/ephesians-6:5-9-work-that-matters</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This message is a powerful reminder that our work is not merely for earthly gain, but an opportunity to glorify God in all we do, knowing that He is the ultimate Master and impartial judge.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 5:22-6:4 - Gospel-Focused Families </title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 5:22-6:4 - Gospel-Focused Families </itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-11/ephesians-5:22-6:4-gospel-focused-families</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-11/946/ephesians-5:22-6:4-gospel-focused-families</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 5:18-21 - Spirit-Filled Relationships</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 5:18-21 - Spirit-Filled Relationships</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-04/ephesians-5:18-21-spirit-filled-relationships</link>
            
                        <description>Being filled with the Spirit is not just a one-time event but an ongoing yielding to God's influence. "Ephesians sermon," "Spirit-filled life," "Pastor Chris Jessee," "Metro Life Church," "Masterpiece In Progress," "Ephesians 5:18-21," "Holy Spirit," "Christian relationships."</description>
            <itunes:summary>Being filled with the Spirit is not just a one-time event but an ongoing yielding to God's influence. "Ephesians sermon," "Spirit-filled life," "Pastor Chris Jessee," "Metro Life Church," "Masterpiece In Progress," "Ephesians 5:18-21," "Holy Spirit," "Christian relationships."</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-05-04/944/ephesians-5:18-21-spirit-filled-relationships</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 4 May 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Being filled with the Spirit is not just a one-time event but an ongoing yielding to God's influence. "Ephesians sermon," "Spirit-filled life," "Pastor Chris Jessee," "Metro Life Church," "Masterpiece In Progress," "Ephesians 5:18-21," "Holy Spirit," "Christian relationships."</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 5:1-17 - Walk This Way</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 5:1-17 - Walk This Way</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-27/ephesians-5:1-17-walk-this-way</link>
            
                        <description>This message, part of the "Masterpiece In Progress" series on Ephesians, focuses on imitating God by "walking" in love, light, and wisdom.</description>
            <itunes:summary>This message, part of the "Masterpiece In Progress" series on Ephesians, focuses on imitating God by "walking" in love, light, and wisdom.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-27/943/ephesians-5:1-17-walk-this-way</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This message, part of the "Masterpiece In Progress" series on Ephesians, focuses on imitating God by "walking" in love, light, and wisdom.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Easter Sunday</title>
            <itunes:title>Easter Sunday</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-20/easter-sunday</link>
            
                        <description>Christ has risen indeed, there is none like you, O Lord</description>
            <itunes:summary>Christ has risen indeed, there is none like you, O Lord</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-20/942/easter-sunday</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Christ has risen indeed, there is none like you, O Lord</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>As is His Custom</title>
            <itunes:title>As is His Custom</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-13/as-is-his-custom</link>
            
                        <description>The Lord's Prayer</description>
            <itunes:summary>The Lord's Prayer</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-04-13/941/as-is-his-custom</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Lord's Prayer</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 4:14-32 - The New Self</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 4:14-32 - The New Self</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-30/ephesians-4:14-32-the-new-self</link>
            
                        <description>This week, we dive into Ephesians Chapter 4, focusing on living out our faith in practical ways and experiencing true transformation</description>
            <itunes:summary>This week, we dive into Ephesians Chapter 4, focusing on living out our faith in practical ways and experiencing true transformation</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-30/939/ephesians-4:14-32-the-new-self</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>This week, we dive into Ephesians Chapter 4, focusing on living out our faith in practical ways and experiencing true transformation</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 4:1-16 - Church Growth Matters</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 4:1-16 - Church Growth Matters</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-23/ephesians-4:1-16-church-growth-matters</link>
            
                        <description> Paul exhorts the Ephesian church to maintain unity, to use the diversity of their gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity.</description>
            <itunes:summary> Paul exhorts the Ephesian church to maintain unity, to use the diversity of their gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-23/938/ephesians-4:1-16-church-growth-matters</guid>
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            <title>Ephesians 3:14-21 - Experiencing God's Power</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 3:14-21 - Experiencing God's Power</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-16/ephesians-3:14-21-experiencing-gods-power</link>
            
                        <description>God strengthens us through His Spirit in our inner being, allowing Christ to dwell in our hearts. By focusing on inner transformation and understanding God's love, we can experience His power at work within us, enabling us to live a life that glorifies Him. </description>
            <itunes:summary>God strengthens us through His Spirit in our inner being, allowing Christ to dwell in our hearts. By focusing on inner transformation and understanding God's love, we can experience His power at work within us, enabling us to live a life that glorifies Him. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-16/936/ephesians-3:14-21-experiencing-gods-power</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God strengthens us through His Spirit in our inner being, allowing Christ to dwell in our hearts. By focusing on inner transformation and understanding God's love, we can experience His power at work within us, enabling us to live a life that glorifies Him.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 3:1-13 Mystery Revealed</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 3:1-13 Mystery Revealed</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-09/ephesians-3:1-13-mystery-revealed</link>
            
                        <description>Proclaim and Persevere in the eternal love of our Savior Jesus Christ</description>
            <itunes:summary>Proclaim and Persevere in the eternal love of our Savior Jesus Christ</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-09/935/ephesians-3:1-13-mystery-revealed</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 9 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Proclaim and Persevere in the eternal love of our Savior Jesus Christ</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 2:11-22 - From Alienation to Identification</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 2:11-22 - From Alienation to Identification</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-02/ephesians-2:11-22-from-alienation-to-identification</link>
            
                        <description>Unpacking the profound implications of Christ's reconciling work</description>
            <itunes:summary>Unpacking the profound implications of Christ's reconciling work</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-03-02/934/ephesians-2:11-22-from-alienation-to-identification</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 2 Mar 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Unpacking the profound implications of Christ's reconciling work</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>What's in a name? EVERYTHING!</title>
            <itunes:title>What's in a name? EVERYTHING!</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-23/whats-in-a-name-everything</link>
            
                        <description>God's name is forever</description>
            <itunes:summary>God's name is forever</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-23/933/whats-in-a-name-everything</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God's name is forever</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 2:1-10 - Glorious Grace</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 2:1-10 - Glorious Grace</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-16/ephesians-2:1-10-glorious-grace</link>
            
                        <description>What does it mean to be "alive in Christ" and how does it change my life? This sermon answers this question by explaining how God's grace transforms us from spiritual death to life in Christ, giving us a new identity and purpose for good works.</description>
            <itunes:summary>What does it mean to be "alive in Christ" and how does it change my life? This sermon answers this question by explaining how God's grace transforms us from spiritual death to life in Christ, giving us a new identity and purpose for good works.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-16/932/ephesians-2:1-10-glorious-grace</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>What does it mean to be "alive in Christ" and how does it change my life? This sermon answers this question by explaining how God's grace transforms us from spiritual death to life in Christ, giving us a new identity and purpose for good works.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 1:15-23 - Blessed to Pray</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 1:15-23 - Blessed to Pray</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-09/ephesians-1:15-23-blessed-to-pray</link>
            
                        <description>By looking at Paul's example, we learn to pray with thanksgiving, seeking a deeper knowledge of God, His riches, and His power.</description>
            <itunes:summary>By looking at Paul's example, we learn to pray with thanksgiving, seeking a deeper knowledge of God, His riches, and His power.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-09/931/ephesians-1:15-23-blessed-to-pray</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 9 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>By looking at Paul's example, we learn to pray with thanksgiving, seeking a deeper knowledge of God, His riches, and His power.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 1:3-14 - Blessed to Praise</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 1:3-14 - Blessed to Praise</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-02/ephesians-1:3-14-blessed-to-praise</link>
            
                        <description>we are chosen for adoption by God the Father, redeemed for unity in Christ, and sealed for an eternal inheritance through the Holy Spirit</description>
            <itunes:summary>we are chosen for adoption by God the Father, redeemed for unity in Christ, and sealed for an eternal inheritance through the Holy Spirit</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-02-02/929/ephesians-1:3-14-blessed-to-praise</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 2 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>we are chosen for adoption by God the Father, redeemed for unity in Christ, and sealed for an eternal inheritance through the Holy Spirit</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Ephesians 1:1-2 - Introduction to Ephesians</title>
            <itunes:title>Ephesians 1:1-2 - Introduction to Ephesians</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-26/ephesians-1:1-2-introduction-to-ephesians</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-26/927/ephesians-1:1-2-introduction-to-ephesians</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Isaiah 49:1-7 - Light to the Nations</title>
            <itunes:title>Isaiah 49:1-7 - Light to the Nations</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-19/isaiah-49:1-7-light-to-the-nations</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-19/926/isaiah-49:1-7-light-to-the-nations</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Colossians 4:2-6 - When Opportunity Knocks</title>
            <itunes:title>Colossians 4:2-6 - When Opportunity Knocks</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-12/colossians-4:2-6-when-opportunity-knocks</link>
            
                        <description>We are called to participate in God’s redemptive plan through specific prayers for gospel advancement  and strategic plans for personal engagement.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We are called to participate in God’s redemptive plan through specific prayers for gospel advancement  and strategic plans for personal engagement.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We are called to participate in God’s redemptive plan through specific prayers for gospel advancement and strategic plans for personal engagement.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Luke 19:1-27 - Prayer: Seeking and Serving</title>
            <itunes:title>Luke 19:1-27 - Prayer: Seeking and Serving</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2025-01-05/luke-19:1-27-prayer:-seeking-and-serving</link>
            
                        <description>Do  everything you can to serve Jesus</description>
            <itunes:summary>Do  everything you can to serve Jesus</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 5 Jan 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Do everything you can to serve Jesus</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Trusting God</title>
            <itunes:title>Trusting God</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-29/trusting-god</link>
            
                        <description>Learning to trust God in all things</description>
            <itunes:summary>Learning to trust God in all things</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-29/923/trusting-god</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Learning to trust God in all things</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 46 - The Presence of Peace</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 46 - The Presence of Peace</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-22/psalm-46-the-presence-of-peace</link>
            
                        <description>We reflect on the theme of peace, a central message of the Christmas season.  We find profound truths about the peace that God provides amidst turmoil and chaos.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We reflect on the theme of peace, a central message of the Christmas season.  We find profound truths about the peace that God provides amidst turmoil and chaos.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-22/922/psalm-46-the-presence-of-peace</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We reflect on the theme of peace, a central message of the Christmas season. We find profound truths about the peace that God provides amidst turmoil and chaos.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 16 - Our Source of Joy</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 16 - Our Source of Joy</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-15/psalm-16-our-source-of-joy</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-15/921/psalm-16-our-source-of-joy</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 63 - Behold, The Love of God</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 63 - Behold, The Love of God</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-08/psalm-63-behold-the-love-of-god</link>
            
                        <description>Discover how to find lasting spiritual satisfaction in a world of distractions through Pastor Shane Kohout’s exploration of Psalm 63, uncovering the deep fulfillment found only in God’s presence.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Discover how to find lasting spiritual satisfaction in a world of distractions through Pastor Shane Kohout’s exploration of Psalm 63, uncovering the deep fulfillment found only in God’s presence.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-08/919/psalm-63-behold-the-love-of-god</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Discover how to find lasting spiritual satisfaction in a world of distractions through Pastor Shane Kohout’s exploration of Psalm 63, uncovering the deep fulfillment found only in God’s presence.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 27 - Confident &amp; Courageous Hope</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 27 - Confident &amp; Courageous Hope</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-12-01/psalm-27-confident-courageous-hope</link>
            
                        <description>PATHWAY TO HOPE: God’s presence will sustain, save, and satisfy those  who call out to him and wait on him.</description>
            <itunes:summary>PATHWAY TO HOPE: God’s presence will sustain, save, and satisfy those  who call out to him and wait on him.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Dec 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>PATHWAY TO HOPE: God’s presence will sustain, save, and satisfy those who call out to him and wait on him.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 - Encouragement for A Faithful Church</title>
            <itunes:title>2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 - Encouragement for A Faithful Church</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-24/2-thessalonians-2:13-3:5-encouragement-for-a-faithful-church</link>
            
                        <description>Paul, the consummate encourager, brings wonderful encouragement to a local church.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Paul, the consummate encourager, brings wonderful encouragement to a local church.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-24/917/2-thessalonians-2:13-3:5-encouragement-for-a-faithful-church</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Paul, the consummate encourager, brings wonderful encouragement to a local church.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 - A Growing Church</title>
            <itunes:title>2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 - A Growing Church</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-17/2-thessalonians-1:1-4-a-growing-church</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-17/915/2-thessalonians-1:1-4-a-growing-church</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - Empowered for Life</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - Empowered for Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-10/1-thessalonians-5:23-28-empowered-for-life</link>
            
                        <description>We depend on God alone to empower us to live a set-apart life as we anticipate Christ’s return.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We depend on God alone to empower us to live a set-apart life as we anticipate Christ’s return.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-10/914/1-thessalonians-5:23-28-empowered-for-life</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We depend on God alone to empower us to live a set-apart life as we anticipate Christ’s return.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Deliverance From Judgment</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Deliverance From Judgment</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-03/1-thessalonians-5:1-11-deliverance-from-judgment</link>
            
                        <description>God’s message about future events must influence how we live in our present circumstances.</description>
            <itunes:summary>God’s message about future events must influence how we live in our present circumstances.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-11-03/913/1-thessalonians-5:1-11-deliverance-from-judgment</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 3 Nov 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God’s message about future events must influence how we live in our present circumstances.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13 - Rescued Purpose </title>
            <itunes:title>1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13 - Rescued Purpose </itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-10-27/1-thessalonians-2:17-3:13-rescued-purpose</link>
            
                        <description>Paul's profound love for the Thessalonian church is evident in his desire for their growth in love for one another and maturity in their relationship with Christ. </description>
            <itunes:summary>Paul's profound love for the Thessalonian church is evident in his desire for their growth in love for one another and maturity in their relationship with Christ. </itunes:summary>
            
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        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Paul's profound love for the Thessalonian church is evident in his desire for their growth in love for one another and maturity in their relationship with Christ.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 - Welcoming the Word</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 - Welcoming the Word</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-10-20/1-thessalonians-2:13-16-welcoming-the-word</link>
            
                        <description>God’s Word transforms the lives of those who welcome it</description>
            <itunes:summary>God’s Word transforms the lives of those who welcome it</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God’s Word transforms the lives of those who welcome it</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Three Storms</title>
            <itunes:title>Three Storms</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-10-13/three-storms</link>
            
                        <description>As we weather life's storms God is with us always</description>
            <itunes:summary>As we weather life's storms God is with us always</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>As we weather life's storms God is with us always</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Thessalonians 1:2–10 - Living in Hope</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Thessalonians 1:2–10 - Living in Hope</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-10-06/1-thessalonians-1:2-10-living-in-hope</link>
            
                        <description>The gospel message transforms our present perspective and future hopes, influencing every aspect of our lives.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The gospel message transforms our present perspective and future hopes, influencing every aspect of our lives.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-10-06/909/1-thessalonians-1:2-10-living-in-hope</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 6 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The gospel message transforms our present perspective and future hopes, influencing every aspect of our lives.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Forgiveness in Everyday Life</title>
            <itunes:title>Forgiveness in Everyday Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-09-29/forgiveness-in-everyday-life</link>
            
                        <description>Living for the Glory of God! This is not just a Sunday Morning, or community group calling</description>
            <itunes:summary>Living for the Glory of God! This is not just a Sunday Morning, or community group calling</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Living for the Glory of God! This is not just a Sunday Morning, or community group calling</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Vision Sunday 2024 </title>
            <itunes:title>Vision Sunday 2024 </itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-09-22/vision-sunday-2024</link>
            
                        <description>Psalm 67 - A Glorious Connection</description>
            <itunes:summary>Psalm 67 - A Glorious Connection</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Psalm 67 - A Glorious Connection</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 18:21-35 - Forgiveness Extended</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 18:21-35 - Forgiveness Extended</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-09-15/matthew-18:21-35-forgiveness-extended</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Psalm 103 - Forgiveness Received</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 103 - Forgiveness Received</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-09-08/psalm-103-forgiveness-received</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Jude - Contending for the Faith</title>
            <itunes:title>Jude - Contending for the Faith</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-09-01/jude-contending-for-the-faith</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Sep 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 10 - To See Him</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 10 - To See Him</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-08-25/proverbs-10-to-see-him</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 9 - An Invitation to Wisdom’s Feast</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 9 - An Invitation to Wisdom’s Feast</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-08-18/proverbs-9-an-invitation-to-wisdom-s-feast</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 8 - Your Relationship With Wisdom</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 8 - Your Relationship With Wisdom</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-08-11/proverbs-8-your-relationship-with-wisdom</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 7 - Warning Against Violations</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 7 - Warning Against Violations</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-08-04/proverbs-7-warning-against-violations</link>
            
                        <description>Solomon trains and equips us through an illustration. It is a warning against sexual sin lest we violate God’s good design.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Solomon trains and equips us through an illustration. It is a warning against sexual sin lest we violate God’s good design.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-08-04/899/proverbs-7-warning-against-violations</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 4 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Solomon trains and equips us through an illustration. It is a warning against sexual sin lest we violate God’s good design.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 5 - Flirting With Disaster</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 5 - Flirting With Disaster</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-28/proverbs-5-flirting-with-disaster</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-28/898/proverbs-5-flirting-with-disaster</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 4 -The Heart of the Matter</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 4 -The Heart of the Matter</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-21/proverbs-4-the-heart-of-the-matter</link>
            
                        <description>True life does not flow into us from external circumstances; true life flows out of us from the internal fullness of the Holy Spirit given by our Savior, Jesus Christ.</description>
            <itunes:summary>True life does not flow into us from external circumstances; true life flows out of us from the internal fullness of the Holy Spirit given by our Savior, Jesus Christ.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-21/897/proverbs-4-the-heart-of-the-matter</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>True life does not flow into us from external circumstances; true life flows out of us from the internal fullness of the Holy Spirit given by our Savior, Jesus Christ.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 3:13-35 - Wisdom Over Worth</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 3:13-35 - Wisdom Over Worth</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-14/proverbs-313-35-wisdom-over-worth</link>
            
                        <description>Scripture instructs us to seek wisdom over the world's esteem or the fleeting worth so many pursue. </description>
            <itunes:summary>Scripture instructs us to seek wisdom over the world's esteem or the fleeting worth so many pursue. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-14/896/proverbs-313-35-wisdom-over-worth</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Scripture instructs us to seek wisdom over the world's esteem or the fleeting worth so many pursue.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 3:1-12 - A Prosperous Good News</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 3:1-12 - A Prosperous Good News</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-07/proverbs-31-12-a-prosperous-good-news</link>
            
                        <description>Through faith in Jesus, we access the blessings of the covenant.  Through our relationship with Jesus, we experience the grace of our covenant-keeping God.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Through faith in Jesus, we access the blessings of the covenant.  Through our relationship with Jesus, we experience the grace of our covenant-keeping God.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-07-07/894/proverbs-31-12-a-prosperous-good-news</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 7 Jul 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Through faith in Jesus, we access the blessings of the covenant. Through our relationship with Jesus, we experience the grace of our covenant-keeping God.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 2:1-22 - I Hear Voices All The Time</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 2:1-22 - I Hear Voices All The Time</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-30/proverbs-21-22-i-hear-voices-all-the-time</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-30/895/proverbs-21-22-i-hear-voices-all-the-time</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 1:20-33 - Lady Wisdom Speaks</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 1:20-33 - Lady Wisdom Speaks</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-23/proverbs-120-33-lady-wisdom-speaks</link>
            
                        <description>Wisdom is a person who pleads with us to repent and not perish.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Wisdom is a person who pleads with us to repent and not perish.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Wisdom is a person who pleads with us to repent and not perish.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 1:8-19 - Spiritual Wisdom</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 1:8-19 - Spiritual Wisdom</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-16/proverbs-18-19-spiritual-wisdom</link>
            
                        <description>Unchecked greed for money and stuff is foolish because it will destroy you.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Unchecked greed for money and stuff is foolish because it will destroy you.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Unchecked greed for money and stuff is foolish because it will destroy you.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Proverbs 1:1-7 - Beginning of Wisdom</title>
            <itunes:title>Proverbs 1:1-7 - Beginning of Wisdom</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-09/proverbs-11-7-beginning-of-wisdom</link>
            
                        <description>Throughout our Proverbs series this summer, we'll learn that the key to wisdom is a right relationship with Jesus.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Throughout our Proverbs series this summer, we'll learn that the key to wisdom is a right relationship with Jesus.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-09/891/proverbs-11-7-beginning-of-wisdom</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Throughout our Proverbs series this summer, we'll learn that the key to wisdom is a right relationship with Jesus.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Hezekiah - Trust &amp; Pray</title>
            <itunes:title>Hezekiah - Trust &amp; Pray</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-02/hezekiah-trust-pray</link>
            
                        <description>God is the craftsman at work in us. He is the one in whom we place our trust and direct our prayers. We have hope, knowing that he is also the one who can complete his work and answer our prayers.</description>
            <itunes:summary>God is the craftsman at work in us. He is the one in whom we place our trust and direct our prayers. We have hope, knowing that he is also the one who can complete his work and answer our prayers.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-06-02/890/hezekiah-trust-pray</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 2 Jun 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God is the craftsman at work in us. He is the one in whom we place our trust and direct our prayers. We have hope, knowing that he is also the one who can complete his work and answer our prayers.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Peter - Comfort &amp; Commissioning</title>
            <itunes:title>Peter - Comfort &amp; Commissioning</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-05-26/peter-comfort-commissioning</link>
            
                        <description>Let us marvel at our grace-filled comfort from Jesus. And give ourselves to the work we are commissioned to do.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Let us marvel at our grace-filled comfort from Jesus. And give ourselves to the work we are commissioned to do.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Let us marvel at our grace-filled comfort from Jesus. And give ourselves to the work we are commissioned to do.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>David - Confession &amp; Restoration</title>
            <itunes:title>David - Confession &amp; Restoration</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-05-19/david-confession-restoration</link>
            
                        <description>The darkness of the bad news of our sin only reveals the brilliance of the good news that God is gracious.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The darkness of the bad news of our sin only reveals the brilliance of the good news that God is gracious.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The darkness of the bad news of our sin only reveals the brilliance of the good news that God is gracious.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Abigail - Difficult People, Trials, and the Goodness of God</title>
            <itunes:title>Abigail - Difficult People, Trials, and the Goodness of God</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-05-12/abigail-difficult-people-trials-and-the-goodness-of-god</link>
            
                        <description>Abigail’s story is captured in this one chapter of scripture. In the darkness we walk through in this life, it is a beacon of hope. Shining forth for those who face difficulties and oppression in relationships. </description>
            <itunes:summary>Abigail’s story is captured in this one chapter of scripture. In the darkness we walk through in this life, it is a beacon of hope. Shining forth for those who face difficulties and oppression in relationships. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-05-12/887/abigail-difficult-people-trials-and-the-goodness-of-god</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Abigail’s story is captured in this one chapter of scripture. In the darkness we walk through in this life, it is a beacon of hope. Shining forth for those who face difficulties and oppression in relationships. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Elijah - Ministry to the Spiritually Depressed</title>
            <itunes:title>Elijah - Ministry to the Spiritually Depressed</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-05-05/elijah-ministry-to-the-spiritually-depressed</link>
            
                        <description>Following the events at Mount Carmel, Elijah gets extremely discouraged, but God graciously renews His servant. </description>
            <itunes:summary>Following the events at Mount Carmel, Elijah gets extremely discouraged, but God graciously renews His servant. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Following the events at Mount Carmel, Elijah gets extremely discouraged, but God graciously renews His servant.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Jonah - Running FROM or WITH?</title>
            <itunes:title>Jonah - Running FROM or WITH?</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-28/jonah-running-from-or-with</link>
            
                        <description>It’s imperative for us to preach the good news of Jesus. Calling those running FROM God back to him for their salvation. It is also correct for us to examine our lives.  Asking ourselves the question, “Am I running WITH God?”</description>
            <itunes:summary>It’s imperative for us to preach the good news of Jesus. Calling those running FROM God back to him for their salvation. It is also correct for us to examine our lives.  Asking ourselves the question, “Am I running WITH God?”</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>It’s imperative for us to preach the good news of Jesus. Calling those running FROM God back to him for their salvation. It is also correct for us to examine our lives. Asking ourselves the question, “Am I running WITH God?”</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Esther - Compelling Hope</title>
            <itunes:title>Esther - Compelling Hope</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-21/esther-compelling-hope</link>
            
                        <description>od used only one perfect person to accomplish his redemptive purpose. As scripture attests, God uses imperfect people for the rest of his agenda.</description>
            <itunes:summary>od used only one perfect person to accomplish his redemptive purpose. As scripture attests, God uses imperfect people for the rest of his agenda.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-21/884/esther-compelling-hope</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>od used only one perfect person to accomplish his redemptive purpose. As scripture attests, God uses imperfect people for the rest of his agenda.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Joseph - Back to the Future</title>
            <itunes:title>Joseph - Back to the Future</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-14/joseph-back-to-the-future</link>
            
                        <description>Joseph's story reminds us that no matter how confusing life is, we will look back and see how God has used us one day</description>
            <itunes:summary>Joseph's story reminds us that no matter how confusing life is, we will look back and see how God has used us one day</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-14/883/joseph-back-to-the-future</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Joseph's story reminds us that no matter how confusing life is, we will look back and see how God has used us one day</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Moses - Out, On, &amp; Forward</title>
            <itunes:title>Moses - Out, On, &amp; Forward</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-07/moses-out-on-forward</link>
            
                        <description>God’s not done with you. There are times he takes you back to take you forward, and others he delivers—we are not finished yet as his handiwork.</description>
            <itunes:summary>God’s not done with you. There are times he takes you back to take you forward, and others he delivers—we are not finished yet as his handiwork.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-04-07/882/moses-out-on-forward</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 7 Apr 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God’s not done with you. There are times he takes you back to take you forward, and others he delivers—we are not finished yet as his handiwork.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Easter - Mark 16:1-8 - The Resurrection Speaks To Us Today</title>
            <itunes:title>Easter - Mark 16:1-8 - The Resurrection Speaks To Us Today</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-31/easter-mark-161-8-the-resurrection-speaks-to-us-today</link>
            
                        <description>The Resurrection speaks words of victory, encouragement, and direction to us today. </description>
            <itunes:summary>The Resurrection speaks words of victory, encouragement, and direction to us today. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-31/880/easter-mark-161-8-the-resurrection-speaks-to-us-today</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Resurrection speaks words of victory, encouragement, and direction to us today.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Good Friday - The Seven Sayings of Jesus From the Cross</title>
            <itunes:title>Good Friday - The Seven Sayings of Jesus From the Cross</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-29/good-friday-the-seven-sayings-of-jesus-from-the-cross</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 16:25-33 - Refreshing &amp; Rooted Joy</title>
            <itunes:title>John 16:25-33 - Refreshing &amp; Rooted Joy</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/john-1625-33-refreshing-rooted-joy</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-24/879/john-1625-33-refreshing-rooted-joy</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 16:16-24 - JOY that Releases and Endures</title>
            <itunes:title>John 16:16-24 - JOY that Releases and Endures</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-17/john-1616-24-joy-that-releases-and-endures</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 16:4-15 The Work of the Holy Spirit</title>
            <itunes:title>John 16:4-15 The Work of the Holy Spirit</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-10/john-164-15-the-work-of-the-holy-spirit</link>
            
                        <description>The gospel is not “do more and try harder”; rather the good news calls us to "SEE" &amp; "SURRENDER." That is, see Jesus and surrender to the Spirit.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The gospel is not “do more and try harder”; rather the good news calls us to "SEE" &amp; "SURRENDER." That is, see Jesus and surrender to the Spirit.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The gospel is not “do more and try harder”; rather the good news calls us to "SEE" &amp; "SURRENDER." That is, see Jesus and surrender to the Spirit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 15:26-16:4 - Handling the World's Hatred, Pt.2</title>
            <itunes:title>John 15:26-16:4 - Handling the World's Hatred, Pt.2</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/john-1526-164-handling-the-worlds-hatred-pt-2</link>
            
                        <description>A basic, biblical approach to evangelism: GIVE PEOPLE JESUS. Don’t give them advice, what’s worked for you, what you heard that one time, that cool quote that’s been making the rounds online…   Give. Them. Jesus.</description>
            <itunes:summary>A basic, biblical approach to evangelism: GIVE PEOPLE JESUS. Don’t give them advice, what’s worked for you, what you heard that one time, that cool quote that’s been making the rounds online…   Give. Them. Jesus.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-03-03/876/john-1526-164-handling-the-worlds-hatred-pt-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 3 Mar 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>A basic, biblical approach to evangelism: GIVE PEOPLE JESUS. Don’t give them advice, what’s worked for you, what you heard that one time, that cool quote that’s been making the rounds online… Give. Them. Jesus.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Job 3:1-4:6 - Guest Speaker: Juan Hernandez</title>
            <itunes:title>Job 3:1-4:6 - Guest Speaker: Juan Hernandez</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-25/job-31-46-guest-speaker-juan-hernandez</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 15:18-16:4 - Handling the World’s Hatred, Pt.1</title>
            <itunes:title>John 15:18-16:4 - Handling the World’s Hatred, Pt.1</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/john-1518-164-handling-the-world-s-hatred-pt-1</link>
            
                        <description>The Spirit of God has been sent from the throne of God to empower the people of God to witness about the Son of God.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The Spirit of God has been sent from the throne of God to empower the people of God to witness about the Son of God.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-18/874/john-1518-164-handling-the-world-s-hatred-pt-1</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Spirit of God has been sent from the throne of God to empower the people of God to witness about the Son of God.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 15:7-17 Abiding Fruit, Pt.2</title>
            <itunes:title>John 15:7-17 Abiding Fruit, Pt.2</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/john-157-17-abiding-fruit-pt-2</link>
            
                        <description>Love has no better example than Jesus</description>
            <itunes:summary>Love has no better example than Jesus</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-11/873/john-157-17-abiding-fruit-pt-2</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Love has no better example than Jesus</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 15:1-6 Abiding Fruit, Pt.1</title>
            <itunes:title>John 15:1-6 Abiding Fruit, Pt.1</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/john-151-6-abiding-fruit-pt-1</link>
            
                        <description>The fruit of the spirit is not a checklist to work through.  It is the flourishing of a heart set free by the good news of grace.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The fruit of the spirit is not a checklist to work through.  It is the flourishing of a heart set free by the good news of grace.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-02-04/872/john-151-6-abiding-fruit-pt-1</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 4 Feb 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The fruit of the spirit is not a checklist to work through. It is the flourishing of a heart set free by the good news of grace.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 7:7-12 - A Promise That Rules Our Life</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 7:7-12 - A Promise That Rules Our Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/matthew-77-12-a-promise-that-rules-our-life</link>
            
                        <description>In Christ, we receive the promise of answered prayers. God is a good Father who desires our persistence and expectation. His promises enable us to treat others as we would want to be treated.</description>
            <itunes:summary>In Christ, we receive the promise of answered prayers. God is a good Father who desires our persistence and expectation. His promises enable us to treat others as we would want to be treated.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-28/871/matthew-77-12-a-promise-that-rules-our-life</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>In Christ, we receive the promise of answered prayers. God is a good Father who desires our persistence and expectation. His promises enable us to treat others as we would want to be treated.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Isaiah 61:1-4 - A Transforming Annointing</title>
            <itunes:title>Isaiah 61:1-4 - A Transforming Annointing</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/isaiah-611-4-a-transforming-annointing</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-21/870/isaiah-611-4-a-transforming-annointing</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Isaiah 26 - Unburdened to Live Unhindered</title>
            <itunes:title>Isaiah 26 - Unburdened to Live Unhindered</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/isaiah-26-unburdened-to-live-unhindered</link>
            
                        <description>The Lord wants to break into our normal rhythms of our life </description>
            <itunes:summary>The Lord wants to break into our normal rhythms of our life </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-14/869/isaiah-26-unburdened-to-live-unhindered</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Lord wants to break into our normal rhythms of our life</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 6:1-18 A Call to Pray</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 6:1-18 A Call to Pray</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/matthew-61-18-a-call-to-pray</link>
            
                        <description>Our prayers should be directed to God our Father, focused on his concerns, and filled with the needs only he can supply.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Our prayers should be directed to God our Father, focused on his concerns, and filled with the needs only he can supply.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2024-01-07/868/matthew-61-18-a-call-to-pray</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 7 Jan 2024 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Our prayers should be directed to God our Father, focused on his concerns, and filled with the needs only he can supply.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 4:7-11 - The End Is Near</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 4:7-11 - The End Is Near</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/1-peter-47-11-the-end-is-near</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-31/867/1-peter-47-11-the-end-is-near</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 John 1:1-4 - Jesus, Our Gift Like No Other</title>
            <itunes:title>1 John 1:1-4 - Jesus, Our Gift Like No Other</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/1-john-11-4-jesus-our-gift-like-no-other</link>
            
                        <description>1 John 1:1-4 - Jesus, Our Gift Like No Other</description>
            <itunes:summary>1 John 1:1-4 - Jesus, Our Gift Like No Other</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-24/866/1-john-11-4-jesus-our-gift-like-no-other</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>1 John 1:1-4 - Jesus, Our Gift Like No Other</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>John 1:1-5 - Jesus, Born to Deliver</title>
            <itunes:title>John 1:1-5 - Jesus, Born to Deliver</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/john-11-5-jesus-born-to-deliver</link>
            
                        <description>Christmas' true gift is restoring the relationship between God and man.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Christmas' true gift is restoring the relationship between God and man.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-17/865/john-11-5-jesus-born-to-deliver</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Christmas' true gift is restoring the relationship between God and man.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Luke 1:5–56 - The Joy Of Good News</title>
            <itunes:title>Luke 1:5–56 - The Joy Of Good News</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/luke-15-56-the-joy-of-good-news</link>
            
                        <description>God is faithful to deliver on his promises to his people.</description>
            <itunes:summary>God is faithful to deliver on his promises to his people.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-10/864/luke-15-56-the-joy-of-good-news</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God is faithful to deliver on his promises to his people.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Mark 1:1-8 - The Announcement of Peace Through Repentance</title>
            <itunes:title>Mark 1:1-8 - The Announcement of Peace Through Repentance</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/mark-11-8-the-announcement-of-peace-through-repentance</link>
            
                        <description>The gospel of Mark invites us to know true peace with God  at Christmas and throughout the year. </description>
            <itunes:summary>The gospel of Mark invites us to know true peace with God  at Christmas and throughout the year. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-12-03/863/mark-11-8-the-announcement-of-peace-through-repentance</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 3 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The gospel of Mark invites us to know true peace with God at Christmas and throughout the year.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Matthew 1:1-17 - The Hope of Our Promised King</title>
            <itunes:title>Matthew 1:1-17 - The Hope of Our Promised King</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/matthew-11-17-the-hope-of-our-promised-king</link>
            
                        <description>Jesus is powerful enough to save and keep his promises</description>
            <itunes:summary>Jesus is powerful enough to save and keep his promises</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-26/862/matthew-11-17-the-hope-of-our-promised-king</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Jesus is powerful enough to save and keep his promises</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>A Thanksgiving Benediction</title>
            <itunes:title>A Thanksgiving Benediction</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/a-thanksgiving-benediction</link>
            
                        <description>We can genuinely rejoice when we focus on Jesus and his good purposes. The world around us isn’t the object of thanks. The God who made it, the Son who laid down his life to redeem it, and the spirit that empowers to restore it are the object of our thanks.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We can genuinely rejoice when we focus on Jesus and his good purposes. The world around us isn’t the object of thanks. The God who made it, the Son who laid down his life to redeem it, and the spirit that empowers to restore it are the object of our thanks.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-19/861/a-thanksgiving-benediction</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We can genuinely rejoice when we focus on Jesus and his good purposes. The world around us isn’t the object of thanks. The God who made it, the Son who laid down his life to redeem it, and the spirit that empowers to restore it are the object of our thanks.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
                <item>
            <title>1 Peter 5:6-14 - How Then Shall We Live?</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 5:6-14 - How Then Shall We Live?</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/1-peter-56-14-how-then-shall-we-live</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-12/860/1-peter-56-14-how-then-shall-we-live</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
                <item>
            <title>1 Peter 3:18-4:6 - The Pattern and Power of the Christian Life</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 3:18-4:6 - The Pattern and Power of the Christian Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/1-peter-318-46-the-pattern-and-power-of-the-christian-life</link>
            
                        <description>Victory in Jesus</description>
            <itunes:summary>Victory in Jesus</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-11-05/859/1-peter-318-46-the-pattern-and-power-of-the-christian-life</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 5 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Victory in Jesus</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 3:8-17 - The Basics of Hope</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 3:8-17 - The Basics of Hope</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/1-peter-38-17-the-basics-of-hope</link>
            
                        <description>No matter what we're going through, we should always live out our faith in Christ. The best way to do this is to show our hope in Him consistently.</description>
            <itunes:summary>No matter what we're going through, we should always live out our faith in Christ. The best way to do this is to show our hope in Him consistently.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-29/858/1-peter-38-17-the-basics-of-hope</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>No matter what we're going through, we should always live out our faith in Christ. The best way to do this is to show our hope in Him consistently.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
                <item>
            <title>1 Peter 3:1-7 - Marriage Displaying the Power of the Gospel</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 3:1-7 - Marriage Displaying the Power of the Gospel</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/1-peter-31-7-marriage-displaying-the-power-of-the-gospel</link>
            
                        <description>The good news of the gospel is not about what WE DO first. Because of WHAT CHRIST DID FOR US, we willingly submit to HIS LORDSHIP. Our lives display this through obedience to his word alone.</description>
            <itunes:summary>The good news of the gospel is not about what WE DO first. Because of WHAT CHRIST DID FOR US, we willingly submit to HIS LORDSHIP. Our lives display this through obedience to his word alone.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-22/857/1-peter-31-7-marriage-displaying-the-power-of-the-gospel</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The good news of the gospel is not about what WE DO first. Because of WHAT CHRIST DID FOR US, we willingly submit to HIS LORDSHIP. Our lives display this through obedience to his word alone.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 2:13-15 - Submission, Suffering and Trusting in God</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 2:13-15 - Submission, Suffering and Trusting in God</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/1-peter-213-15-submission-suffering-and-trusting-in-god</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-15/856/1-peter-213-15-submission-suffering-and-trusting-in-god</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
                <item>
            <title>1 Peter 2:9-12 - Out of Darkness Into Marvelous Light</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 2:9-12 - Out of Darkness Into Marvelous Light</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/1-peter-29-12-out-of-darkness-into-marvelous-light</link>
            
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-08/855/1-peter-29-12-out-of-darkness-into-marvelous-light</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 8 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 2:4-8 - Jesus is Our True Foundation</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 2:4-8 - Jesus is Our True Foundation</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/1-peter-24-8-jesus-is-our-true-foundation</link>
            
                        <description>Peter simplifies the pursuits of those who believe in Jesus for salvation. These were never intended to be new pathways to salvation. Jesus is the only way to salvation. </description>
            <itunes:summary>Peter simplifies the pursuits of those who believe in Jesus for salvation. These were never intended to be new pathways to salvation. Jesus is the only way to salvation. </itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-10-01/854/1-peter-24-8-jesus-is-our-true-foundation</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 1 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Peter simplifies the pursuits of those who believe in Jesus for salvation. These were never intended to be new pathways to salvation. Jesus is the only way to salvation.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - 3 Steps toward Christian Community</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - 3 Steps toward Christian Community</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-24/1-peter-122-23-3-steps-toward-christian-community</link>
            
                        <description>Before we crave or deeply desire spiritual milk, we must taste and see that the Lord is gracious. Tasting precedes craving.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Before we crave or deeply desire spiritual milk, we must taste and see that the Lord is gracious. Tasting precedes craving.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Before we crave or deeply desire spiritual milk, we must taste and see that the Lord is gracious. Tasting precedes craving.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 1:13-21 - LIVE LIKE IT</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 1:13-21 - LIVE LIKE IT</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-17/1-peter-113-21-live-like-it</link>
            
                        <description>Peter reminds us that personal holiness declares a public gospel and calls us to LIVE LIKE IT.</description>
            <itunes:summary>Peter reminds us that personal holiness declares a public gospel and calls us to LIVE LIKE IT.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Peter reminds us that personal holiness declares a public gospel and calls us to LIVE LIKE IT.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 1:6-12 - Made Glad Through the Gospel</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 1:6-12 - Made Glad Through the Gospel</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-10/1-peter-16-12-made-glad-through-the-gospel</link>
            
                        <description>The gospel makes us glad through purification, our affections and privilages our faith provides.  </description>
            <itunes:summary>The gospel makes us glad through purification, our affections and privilages our faith provides.  </itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The gospel makes us glad through purification, our affections and privilages our faith provides.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>1 Peter 1:1-5 - Chosen but Rejected</title>
            <itunes:title>1 Peter 1:1-5 - Chosen but Rejected</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/1-peter-11-5-chosen-but-rejected</link>
            
                        <description>greeting from Peter</description>
            <itunes:summary>greeting from Peter</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-09-03/850/1-peter-11-5-chosen-but-rejected</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 3 Sep 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>greeting from Peter</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 150 - Worthy Of Praise</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 150 - Worthy Of Praise</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-27/psalm-150-worthy-of-praise</link>
            
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 145 - A Song of Praise, Of David</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 145 - A Song of Praise, Of David</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-08-20/psalm-145-a-song-of-praise-of-david</link>
            
                        <description>In his last recorded hymn in the Psalter, David magnifies the greatness and goodness of God. This produces in us God-centered hope, peace, and awe.</description>
            <itunes:summary>In his last recorded hymn in the Psalter, David magnifies the greatness and goodness of God. This produces in us God-centered hope, peace, and awe.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Psalm 81 - Do this in Remembrance of Me</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 81 - Do this in Remembrance of Me</itunes:title>
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                        <description>Sing aloud to God our strength</description>
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            <title>Psalms 78 - Tell Them About It</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalms 78 - Tell Them About It</itunes:title>
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                        <description>Tell Them About It</description>
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            <title>Psalm 30 - Thanksgiving In Both Grief and Gladness</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 30 - Thanksgiving In Both Grief and Gladness</itunes:title>
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                        <description>God often humbles us with momentary grief so that he might exalt us with eternal gladness.</description>
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            <title>Psalm 23 - Provision, Protection &amp; Promise</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 23 - Provision, Protection &amp; Promise</itunes:title>
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                        <description>The Lord is My Good Shepherd</description>
            <itunes:summary>The Lord is My Good Shepherd</itunes:summary>
            
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        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>The Lord is My Good Shepherd</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Psalm 21 - Singing in the Victory</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 21 - Singing in the Victory</itunes:title>
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            <title>Psalm 20 - Where To Look In Times Of Trouble</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 20 - Where To Look In Times Of Trouble</itunes:title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 9 Jul 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Psalm 13 - From Honesty to Intimacy</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 13 - From Honesty to Intimacy</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-07-02/psalm-13-from-honesty-to-intimacy</link>
            
                        <description>How do we lament?</description>
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            <title>Psalm 1 - The Blessed LIfe</title>
            <itunes:title>Psalm 1 - The Blessed LIfe</itunes:title>
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                        <description>True blessing comes through obeying and delighting in the Word of God.</description>
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            <title>Father's Day 2023</title>
            <itunes:title>Father's Day 2023</itunes:title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Galations 6 - Our New Identity in Church Culture</title>
            <itunes:title>Galations 6 - Our New Identity in Church Culture</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-06-11/galations-6-our-new-identity-in-church-culture</link>
            
                        <description>Paul urges Spirit-led believers to recognize and act on their practical responsibilities</description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Galatians 5 - Free to keep in step with the Spirit</title>
            <itunes:title>Galatians 5 - Free to keep in step with the Spirit</itunes:title>
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                        <description>Keep in step with the Holy Spirit</description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 4 Jun 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Keep in step with the Holy Spirit</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Galatians 4:8-31 - Three Prayers for Spiritual Growth</title>
            <itunes:title>Galatians 4:8-31 - Three Prayers for Spiritual Growth</itunes:title>
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                        <description>We are adopted to walk in God’s grace and live with great zeal for His purpose.</description>
            <itunes:summary>We are adopted to walk in God’s grace and live with great zeal for His purpose.</itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>We are adopted to walk in God’s grace and live with great zeal for His purpose.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Galatians 3:15-4:7 - Free as Christ’s Co-Heirs</title>
            <itunes:title>Galatians 3:15-4:7 - Free as Christ’s Co-Heirs</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/galatians-315-47-free-as-christ-s-co-heirs</link>
            
                        <description>God Sent His Spirit So That We Might Experience the Privileges of Sonship</description>
            <itunes:summary>God Sent His Spirit So That We Might Experience the Privileges of Sonship</itunes:summary>
            
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            <guid>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-21/835/galatians-315-47-free-as-christ-s-co-heirs</guid>
            <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God Sent His Spirit So That We Might Experience the Privileges of Sonship</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>A Word For Mothers</title>
            <itunes:title>A Word For Mothers</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-14/a-word-for-mothers</link>
            
                        <description>Mother's Day 2023</description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>Mother's Day 2023</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Galatians 3:1-14 - The Promise of Faith and the Works of the Law</title>
            <itunes:title>Galatians 3:1-14 - The Promise of Faith and the Works of the Law</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-05-07/galatians-31-14-the-promise-of-faith-and-the-works-of-the-law</link>
            
                        <description>God's plan of justification by faith has always been His plan.</description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 7 May 2023 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
        <author>metro@metrolife.org (Metro Life Church)</author><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:subtitle>God's plan of justification by faith has always been His plan.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:author>Metro Life Church</itunes:author></item>
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            <title>Galatians 2:1-21 One Gospel, One Table, One Life</title>
            <itunes:title>Galatians 2:1-21 One Gospel, One Table, One Life</itunes:title>
            <link>https://www.metrolife.org/sermons/sermon/2023-04-30/galatians-21-21-one-gospel-one-table-one-life</link>
            
                        <description>One Gospel in Jesus Christ</description>
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