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
Exodus
Steve Gregg's "Exodus" is a 25-part teaching series that delves into the book of Exodus verse by verse, covering topics such as the Ten Commandments,
Lamentations
Unveiling the profound grief and consequences of Jerusalem's destruction, Steve Gregg examines the book of Lamentations in a two-part series, delving
Jeremiah
Steve Gregg teaches verse by verse through a 16-part analysis of the book of Jeremiah, discussing its themes of repentance, faithfulness, and the cons
Gospel of Matthew
Spanning 72 hours of teaching, Steve Gregg's verse by verse teaching through the Gospel of Matthew provides a thorough examination of Jesus' life and
Individual Topics
This is a series of over 100 lectures by Steve Gregg on various topics, including idolatry, friendships, truth, persecution, astrology, Bible study,
Content of the Gospel
"Content of the Gospel" by Steve Gregg is a comprehensive exploration of the transformative nature of the Gospel, emphasizing the importance of repent
The Jewish Roots Movement
"The Jewish Roots Movement" by Steve Gregg is a six-part series that explores Paul's perspective on Torah observance, the distinction between Jewish a
Proverbs
In this 34-part series, Steve Gregg offers in-depth analysis and insightful discussion of biblical book Proverbs, covering topics such as wisdom, spee
2 Timothy
In this insightful series on 2 Timothy, Steve Gregg explores the importance of self-control, faith, and sound doctrine in the Christian life, urging b
Making Sense Out Of Suffering
In "Making Sense Out Of Suffering," Steve Gregg delves into the philosophical question of why a good sovereign God allows suffering in the world.
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