Friendship
Individual TopicsSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg emphasizes the importance of friendships and their role in shaping personality and moral values. He distinguishes between worldly and Christian friendships and emphasizes the significance of biblical principles and sacrificial love in friendships among believers. Gregg stresses the need for constructive criticism to promote growth and improvement and highlights the importance of choosing friends based on discerning and following God's will rather than personal gain or advantage. He also shares how friendship evangelism can be effective in sharing faith and reflecting Christ's character and love.
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)
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In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the concept of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Body of Christ. He explains that these gifts are
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)
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Steve Gregg explains that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit can be divided into five categories: gifts of revelation, power, utterance, corporate ministry,
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Forgiveness
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Steve Gregg discusses forgiveness as a Christian duty, emphasizing the importance of letting go of anger and wrath and leaving it to God. Forgiveness
Series by Steve Gregg
Beyond End Times
In "Beyond End Times", Steve Gregg discusses the return of Christ, judgement and rewards, and the eternal state of the saved and the lost.
Evangelism
Evangelism by Steve Gregg is a 6-part series that delves into the essence of evangelism and its role in discipleship, exploring the biblical foundatio
The Life and Teachings of Christ
This 180-part series by Steve Gregg delves into the life and teachings of Christ, exploring topics such as prayer, humility, resurrection appearances,
Genesis
Steve Gregg provides a detailed analysis of the book of Genesis in this 40-part series, exploring concepts of Christian discipleship, faith, obedience
Charisma and Character
In this 16-part series, Steve Gregg discusses various gifts of the Spirit, including prophecy, joy, peace, and humility, and emphasizes the importance
Isaiah
A thorough analysis of the book of Isaiah by Steve Gregg, covering various themes like prophecy, eschatology, and the servant songs, providing insight
Creation and Evolution
In the series "Creation and Evolution" by Steve Gregg, the evidence against the theory of evolution is examined, questioning the scientific foundation
Toward a Radically Christian Counterculture
Steve Gregg presents a vision for building a distinctive and holy Christian culture that stands in opposition to the values of the surrounding secular
Individual Topics
This is a series of over 100 lectures by Steve Gregg on various topics, including idolatry, friendships, truth, persecution, astrology, Bible study,
Cultivating Christian Character
Steve Gregg's lecture series focuses on cultivating holiness and Christian character, emphasizing the need to have God's character and to walk in the
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