John Decreases, Jesus Increases (Part 1)
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John Decreases, Jesus Increases (Part 1)
The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the biblical account of John the Baptist's decreasing popularity and Jesus' increasing prominence. He explains that the success of a ministry should not be measured in terms of the number of followers, but rather in their depth and integrity. John Baptist resigns himself to the fact that he is not the bridegroom, but rather the friend of the bridegroom, and rejoices in Jesus' growing popularity.
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the shift from John the Baptist to Jesus and how it reflects a future trend in bringing attention to Jesus. While
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Woman at the Well (Part 1)
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In "Woman at the Well (Part 1)" by Steve Gregg, Gregg analyzes the story of the Samaritan woman in John chapter 4. He notes that Samaritans were not c
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Nicodemus (Part 2)
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In this recording, Steve Gregg discusses the second part of Nicodemus from John 3, referencing Romans 7:5-6 and Ezekiel 36 in relation to Jesus' teach
Series by Steve Gregg
James
A five-part series on the book of James by Steve Gregg focuses on practical instructions for godly living, emphasizing the importance of using words f
Kingdom of God
An 8-part series by Steve Gregg that explores the concept of the Kingdom of God and its various aspects, including grace, priesthood, present and futu
Nahum
In the series "Nahum" by Steve Gregg, the speaker explores the divine judgment of God upon the wickedness of the city Nineveh during the Assyrian rule
Judges
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the Book of Judges in this 16-part series, exploring its historical and cultural context and highlighting t
Jude
Steve Gregg provides a comprehensive analysis of the biblical book of Jude, exploring its themes of faith, perseverance, and the use of apocryphal lit
Jonah
Steve Gregg's lecture on the book of Jonah focuses on the historical context of Nineveh, where Jonah was sent to prophesy repentance. He emphasizes th
1 John
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the book of 1 John, providing commentary and insights on topics such as walking in the light and love of Go
Isaiah
A thorough analysis of the book of Isaiah by Steve Gregg, covering various themes like prophecy, eschatology, and the servant songs, providing insight
The Beatitudes
Steve Gregg teaches through the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
1 Samuel
In this 15-part series, Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through the biblical book of 1 Samuel, examining the story of David's journey to becoming k
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