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Texts -- Ephesians 1:21-23 (NET)

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1:21 far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named , not only in this age but also in the one to come . 1:22 And God put all things under Christ’s feet , and he gave him to the church as head over all things . 1:23 Now the church is his body , the fullness of him who fills all in all .

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  • AllahMu Benteng Yang Teguh [KJ.250a]
  • AllahMu Benteng Yang Teguh [KJ.250b]
  • Arah ke Sorga Cemerlang [KJ.221] ( The Lord Ascendeth Up on High )
  • Berkereta Awan Putih [KJ.225]
  • Dia Nobatkanlah [KJ.226] ( Crown Him with Many Crowns )
  • Mahkota Duri yang Kejam [KJ.219] ( The Head That Once Was Crowned )
  • Maju, Berjuanglah Terus [KJ.251]
  • Muliakan Allah Bapa [KJ.242]
  • Naik ke Sorga Cemerlang [KJ.218]
  • Nyanyian Malaikat Nyaring Bergema [KJ.223] ( Golden Harps Are Sounding )
  • Puji Tuhan, Haleluya [KJ.391]
  • Sungguh Kerajaan Allah [KJ.247]
  • Yerusalem [KJ.189]
  • Yesus Hidup dan Menang [KJ.210]
  • Yesus Kristus Memerintah [KJ.220]
  • [Eph 1:21] Christ, Above All Glory Seated
  • [Eph 1:21] Jesus, Name Of Wondrous Love

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