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THE BLESSING OF BELONGING // Monty Plummer
Episode 2986th September 2026 • Lifehouse Messages • Lifehouse International Church
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We all share a deep desire to be chosen and to feel like we belong. In this week's message, Pastor Monty looks at the story of Zacchaeus to show how Jesus sees us, calls us by name, and invites us into a real relationship with Him.

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  • Have you ever felt like an outsider? How did it feel when someone welcomed you in?
  • Jesus went to Zacchaeus’s house even when others disapproved. Who is someone you can reach out to this week?
  • What is one thing you can do to connect more with your church community?
  • How has belonging to a community changed your life?

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