You Can’t Fix This on Your Own | Phil Kniesel

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Hope City Church
You Can’t Fix This on Your Own | Phil Kniesel
Apr 26, 2026 Season 2026 Episode 17
Phil Kniesel

We’ve all tried to fix things on our own, and often it just makes things worse. This message looks at the deeper issue behind that struggle and why self-improvement isn’t enough to deal with sin and brokenness.

As we walk through Scripture, we’re reminded that salvation isn’t something we earn or figure out. It’s something Jesus has already done for us. This message helps us understand why Jesus is the only one who can truly save and what it means to trust Him with our lives.  

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