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Recognizing the Devil's Devices

Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual WarfareSteve Gregg

In this message, Steve Gregg discusses the devil's tactics and how Christians can recognize and avoid them. He emphasizes the importance of being vigilant and aware of the traps the devil sets, and not falling for his deceptive tactics. Gregg notes that the devil often speaks through trusted individuals and uses ambiguous questions to make people question boundaries and tempt them with things that are forbidden. He also reminds believers that they are not of this world and need to resist the fleshly desires that the devil often uses to seduce them.

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Series by Steve Gregg

Jude
Jude
Steve Gregg provides a comprehensive analysis of the biblical book of Jude, exploring its themes of faith, perseverance, and the use of apocryphal lit
Amos
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Hebrews
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Lamentations
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Exodus
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,
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit
Steve Gregg's series "The Holy Spirit" explores the concept of the Holy Spirit and its implications for the Christian life, emphasizing genuine spirit
Nehemiah
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Haggai
Haggai
In Steve Gregg's engaging exploration of the book of Haggai, he highlights its historical context and key themes often overlooked in this prophetic wo
Galatians
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