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Cultivating Christian Character

Cultivating Christian Character

Steve Gregg

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 Spirit. He discusses the importance of prioritizing biblical values over societal trends and the role of suffering in shaping one's character, with an emphasis on humility and faith in God's plan. Overall, Gregg encourages believers to become transformed through their experiences and to live a principled life in alignment with God's values.

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Holiness: God's Character In Us

Holiness: God's Character In Us

In "Holiness: God's Character In Us", Steve Gregg defines holiness as sharing God's character. He argues that holiness is not just about external behaviors, such as abstaining from certain things, but about having God's joy and disgust towards certain things. He emphasizes that holiness is not just

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Walking as Jesus Walked

Walking as Jesus Walked

In "Walking as Jesus Walked", Steve Gregg discusses cultivating Christian character and the importance of walking in the Spirit. He emphasizes that becoming a mature Christian is about inward change, not just outward behavior. He also reminds listeners that stumbling in faith is inevitable, but with

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Living Peaceably With Your Conscience

Living Peaceably With Your Conscience

In "Living Peaceably With Your Conscience," Steve Gregg emphasizes the importance of having a clear conscience and being accountable to God. According to Gregg, going against one's conscience is neither liberty nor safety, and a person who has lost sensitivity to their conscience could be considered

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God's Word at Work in You

God's Word at Work in You

In "God's Word at Work in You", Steve Gregg discusses the importance of cultivating Christian character and the role of God's Word in shaping our thoughts and attitudes. He notes that knowledge of the Scriptures alone is not enough, but must be combined with a willingness to submit to God's teaching

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The Principled Life (Part 1)

The Principled Life (Part 1)

In this discussion led by Steve Gregg, the importance of cultivating a principled life is explored through various biblical examples and teachings. The concept of having two sets of desires - one fleshly and one spiritual - is highlighted, and the need to prioritize values based on biblical teaching

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The Principled Life (Part 2)

The Principled Life (Part 2)

Steve Gregg discusses the principles of living a principled life as a Christian. He explains that there are two sets of desires that conflict with each other, one for eternal rewards and one for temporal rewards. Gregg emphasizes the importance of justice and mercy, surrendering one's rights for the

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Beholding the Glory

Beholding the Glory

In his talk about cultivating Christian character, Steve Gregg emphasizes the need to set our hearts on holiness to behold the glory of God. Gregg explains that the term "glory" refers to radiance, brilliance, and shining, all present in the presence of God. He goes on to state that Jesus Christ is

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Transformation Through Suffering (Part 1)

Transformation Through Suffering (Part 1)

Steve Gregg discusses the theme of suffering as a means of transformation in Christian character according to 2 Corinthians 3:18. Gregg emphasizes the importance of suffering in building character and shaping believers into the image of Christ. He explains that while suffering can be painful, it yie

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Transformation Through Suffering (Part 2)

Transformation Through Suffering (Part 2)

In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses the role of suffering in shaping one's character, arguing that humility is a trait that rarely develops without experiencing affliction. He suggests that suffering can provide testimony to God's power and reminds listeners that even Jesus himself suffered. Accordi

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