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The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg discusses the importance of controlling one's thoughts and words in accordance with Christian beliefs. He emphasizes that negative speech, even if it seems harmless, can stem from a wicked heart and lead to sinful behavior. Gregg cautions against letting desires, whether natural or not, control one's actions and encourages Christians to stay away from temptation as much as possible in order to avoid sin. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of aligning one's thoughts and words with values of righteousness and self-control.
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In this discussion, Steve Gregg analyzes the story of the Syrophoenician woman who pleaded for Jesus to heal her daughter. Initially, Jesus appeared t
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Syrophenician Woman, 4,000 Fed (Part 2)
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In this discussion, Steve Gregg unpacks the biblical story of the Syrophoenician woman who Jesus healed and fed a multitude of people. Gregg examines
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Traditions of Men (Part 3)
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In this lecture, Steve Gregg discusses the dangers of blindly following traditions that are not supported by the Bible. He cites an example from Matth
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