1 Samuel 16

1 SamuelSteve Gregg
In this piece, Steve Gregg discusses the events in 1 Samuel 16, focusing on David's journey to becoming king of Israel. He discusses the flaws and strengths of David, who was chosen by God to be king despite not being the obvious choice. Gregg explores the concept of forgiveness and the importance of dealing with anger and resentment before going to bed, as it can give the devil a foothold in one's life.
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1 Samuel 17
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In this segment, Steve Gregg shares insights on the biblical story of David and Goliath. He notes that the anointing of David took place prior to the
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1 Samuel 18 - 20
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In this passage from 1 Samuel 18-20, Steve Gregg discusses the relationship between Saul, Jonathan, and David. He explains how Saul became increasingl
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1 Samuel 15
1 Samuel
In this talk, Steve Gregg reflects on 1 Samuel chapter 15, where King Saul disobeys God by sparing the Amalekites and their livestock. Gregg argues th
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Steve Gregg provides a verse-by-verse analysis of the book of 2 Samuel, focusing on themes, characters, and events and their relevance to modern-day C

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Steve Gregg presents a vision for building a distinctive and holy Christian culture that stands in opposition to the values of the surrounding secular

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Steve Gregg's 13-part series on the book of Joshua provides insightful analysis and application of key themes including spiritual warfare, obedience t

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