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Crusade Week: Down to Earth Talk About Heaven
Friday, November 06, 2009
When we think about heaven, many of us have more questions than answers. What will heaven really be like? Friday on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses those questions. It's a message from the Harvest Crusades called "Down to Earth Talk About Heaven."
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The Forward Life of Faith
The Christian life is a battleground. The question is, will you advance or retreat?
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The Christian life is a battleground. The question is, will you advance or retreat?
Reaping the Whirlwind
Any nation that has ultimately collapsed first fell apart on the inside. Are we next?
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Any nation that has ultimately collapsed first fell apart on the inside. Are we next?
God's Thoughts Toward You
Ever wonder if God has forgotten you? He hasn't, says Greg Laurie. And here's why.
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Ever wonder if God has forgotten you? He hasn't, says Greg Laurie. And here's why.
The Importance of a Pure Heart
Does a pure heart matter to God? Absolutely. And here's why.
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Does a pure heart matter to God? Absolutely. And here's why.
Wired to Worship
Why worship is important - and what happens when we fail to worship God.
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Why worship is important - and what happens when we fail to worship God.
The Problem with 'The New Morality'
Dare we say there are moral absolutes? We can't dare not to.
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Dare we say there are moral absolutes? We can't dare not to.
A Timeless Strategy
What a first-century evangelist teaches us about sharing the gospel today.
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What a first-century evangelist teaches us about sharing the gospel today.
The Power of a Good Example
What we can learn from Paul about being a good example.
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What we can learn from Paul about being a good example.
Principles for Answered Prayer
What we can learn from the early church about having prayer answered in the affirmative.
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What we can learn from the early church about having prayer answered in the affirmative.
Easter Is for Everyone
What the Resurrection means to us, past, present, and future.
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What the Resurrection means to us, past, present, and future.
An Unthinkable Friendship
Moses enjoyed a close, intimate friendship with God. And so can we.
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Moses enjoyed a close, intimate friendship with God. And so can we.
God's Secret Agents
They might not help you find parking spaces, but angels are nearer than we realize.
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They might not help you find parking spaces, but angels are nearer than we realize.
Our Spiritual Wealth
Christians are spiritual millionaires. Yet so many live like spiritual paupers.
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Christians are spiritual millionaires. Yet so many live like spiritual paupers.
A Father's Legacy
You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
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You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
How to Keep Your Marriage Strong
Five biblical principles that can help your marriage not just survive, but thrive.
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Five biblical principles that can help your marriage not just survive, but thrive.
It's All About Him
A little girl noticed that her mom was getting really stressed out around Christmas.
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A little girl noticed that her mom was getting really stressed out around Christmas.
The Greatest Gift of All
I heard that someone actually tried to calculate how much it would cost to give the gifts named in the classic Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
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I heard that someone actually tried to calculate how much it would cost to give the gifts named in the classic Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
Hidden Treasure
While the world's greatest wealth lies within reach, it remains untouched by most.
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While the world's greatest wealth lies within reach, it remains untouched by most.
Marks of Maturity
Three things Christians should be actively doing if they are seeking to live godly lives.
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Three things Christians should be actively doing if they are seeking to live godly lives.
Our Response to His Return
Four important principles for living in light of Christ's return.
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Four important principles for living in light of Christ's return.
The Promise of Persecution
Jesus said every believer would face persecution. But here's what He promises when we do.
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Jesus said every believer would face persecution. But here's what He promises when we do.
The Blueprint for Happiness
Have you ever wondered where happiness comes from? Some say it comes from possessions or career or family. The reality is that happiness can't be found in what the world has to offer.
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Have you ever wondered where happiness comes from? Some say it comes from possessions or career or family. The reality is that happiness can't be found in what the world has to offer.
The Pursuit of Happiness
More and more Americans say they are unhappy. Why is it so hard for us to find real happiness? Maybe it's because we aren't looking for it the right way.
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More and more Americans say they are unhappy. Why is it so hard for us to find real happiness? Maybe it's because we aren't looking for it the right way.
Doing Things the Hard Way
Did you know that it's possible to do the right thing and still be in the wrong? When we choose our way instead of God's way, we run the risk of paying the consequences for years to come.
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Did you know that it's possible to do the right thing and still be in the wrong? When we choose our way instead of God's way, we run the risk of paying the consequences for years to come.
God's Will For You
Have you ever wanted to know exactly what God wanted you to do in a situation? Unfortunately, there's no foolproof method, but there are four things that God desires for all believers.
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Have you ever wanted to know exactly what God wanted you to do in a situation? Unfortunately, there's no foolproof method, but there are four things that God desires for all believers.
The Freedom of Forgiveness
God has called us to forgive those who have caused us pain. But if you're like most people, you find it hard to do so.
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God has called us to forgive those who have caused us pain. But if you're like most people, you find it hard to do so.
Destroyed from Within
Have you ever looked around at the world we live in and thought that our nation is in a state of moral decline? What can we, as Christians, do to help reverse this?
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Have you ever looked around at the world we live in and thought that our nation is in a state of moral decline? What can we, as Christians, do to help reverse this?
Discovering God's Will
Knowing God's plan for your life may not be as hard as you think.
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Knowing God's plan for your life may not be as hard as you think.
Trusting God's Timing
Timing is everything when it comes to doing God's will God's way.
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Timing is everything when it comes to doing God's will God's way.
The Race We Must Run
Six principles we need to remember about running the race of life.
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Six principles we need to remember about running the race of life.
In God's Time
What the lives of Zacharias and Elizabeth can teach us about prayer.
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What the lives of Zacharias and Elizabeth can teach us about prayer.
Spiritual Cruise Control
Feel like you're in spiritual cruise control? Here's how to get back into gear.
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Feel like you're in spiritual cruise control? Here's how to get back into gear.
Give Thanks . . . in Everything
Sometimes giving thanks is a hard thing to do. But here's why we should.
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Sometimes giving thanks is a hard thing to do. But here's why we should.
When a Christian Suffers
What we need to remember when bad things happen to good people.
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What we need to remember when bad things happen to good people.
A Bridge or a Barrier?
A lesson from Jesus' ministry on what makes God angry-and how to avoid it.
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A lesson from Jesus' ministry on what makes God angry-and how to avoid it.
The New Bad
Following Christ will make you a rebel in today's culture. Here's why.
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Following Christ will make you a rebel in today's culture. Here's why.
Practical Power
A balanced approach to spiritual gifts and why we need them in the church.
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A balanced approach to spiritual gifts and why we need them in the church.
Stemming the Tide of Deception
Why we need to recognize and identify false teachers and their teaching.
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Why we need to recognize and identify false teachers and their teaching.
A Matter of the Heart
Should Christians be pacifists? A biblical look at an age-old question.
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Should Christians be pacifists? A biblical look at an age-old question.
A Majority of One
Five principles for standing strong, even when you're standing alone.
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Five principles for standing strong, even when you're standing alone.
Raising Thirsty Children
The first step in raising children who want to follow Christ.
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The first step in raising children who want to follow Christ.
Divine Discipline
What a famous king teaches us about the importance of God's discipline in our lives.
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What a famous king teaches us about the importance of God's discipline in our lives.
God's Warning Labels
Why God issues warnings-and why we need to pay attention to them.
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Why God issues warnings-and why we need to pay attention to them.
The Courage to Stand
Lessons on boldness from one prophet who courageously challenged a wicked culture.
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Lessons on boldness from one prophet who courageously challenged a wicked culture.
From Bruised to Blessed
What one courageous man teaches us about waiting on God's timing.
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What one courageous man teaches us about waiting on God's timing.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
What you need to know when it seems like your world is caving in.
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What you need to know when it seems like your world is caving in.
Bold Belief
What a great man of faith teaches us about the rewards of doing what's right.
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What a great man of faith teaches us about the rewards of doing what's right.
God's Will, God's Way
Why partial obedience is just as bad as complete disobedience.
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Why partial obedience is just as bad as complete disobedience.
God's Christmas Gift
One gift that surpasses all others you'll receive this Christmas.
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One gift that surpasses all others you'll receive this Christmas.
Facing Giants
Greg Laurie shares three biblical strategies for defeating the giants in our lives.
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Greg Laurie shares three biblical strategies for defeating the giants in our lives.
For He Is Good
Three things Christians need to remember when it comes to giving thanks.
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Three things Christians need to remember when it comes to giving thanks.
Can We Really Know God’s Will?
An important principle we need to remember when we want to know God's will.
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An important principle we need to remember when we want to know God's will.
Do You Want to Change?
What we can learn from Jacob's life about being truly willing to change.
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What we can learn from Jacob's life about being truly willing to change.
Where We Least Expect It
What we need to remember about the enemy the next time we’re faced with temptation.
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What we need to remember about the enemy the next time we’re faced with temptation.
Blinded By the Dark
Three tried and true tactics of the enemy that we cannot afford to ignore.
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Three tried and true tactics of the enemy that we cannot afford to ignore.
Worth the Effort
Think you can't be effective at evangelism? You just might be surprised.
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Think you can't be effective at evangelism? You just might be surprised.
How's Your Appetite?
What your spiritual appetite tells you (and others) about your spiritual maturity.
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What your spiritual appetite tells you (and others) about your spiritual maturity.
The Winnable War
Four important things to know before engaging in spiritual battle.
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Four important things to know before engaging in spiritual battle.
World Net Daily
Tragedies happen. Wars happen. Accidents happen. Illnesses happen. Cancer happens. We live in a broken, fallen world, and nobody's exempt.
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Tragedies happen. Wars happen. Accidents happen. Illnesses happen. Cancer happens. We live in a broken, fallen world, and nobody's exempt.
How to Walk with God
What Enoch teaches us about living a godly life in an ungodly world.
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What Enoch teaches us about living a godly life in an ungodly world.
God's Most Painful Moment
How Jesus' suffering on the cross went beyond physical agony.
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How Jesus' suffering on the cross went beyond physical agony.
All for His Glory
How to glorify God wherever you are, with whatever He has given you.
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How to glorify God wherever you are, with whatever He has given you.
A Strong Man's Weakness
What we can learn from a tragic story of sin, redemption, and second chances.
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What we can learn from a tragic story of sin, redemption, and second chances.
Staying In His Love
Why past blessings don't exempt you from living a godly life in the present.
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Why past blessings don't exempt you from living a godly life in the present.
God With Us
Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was not only an arrival. It was also a departure.
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Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was not only an arrival. It was also a departure.
A Case for Joy
Three things we can learn about joy from the angel's announcement to the shepherds.
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Three things we can learn about joy from the angel's announcement to the shepherds.
Giving Out What God Has Given You
Why every believer's spiritual gift makes a difference to the church . . . and the world.
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Why every believer's spiritual gift makes a difference to the church . . . and the world.
The Key to Reconciliation
The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
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The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
Under Construction
We see ourselves with all our imperfections. But God sees what we can become.
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We see ourselves with all our imperfections. But God sees what we can become.
Why Religion Can't Save Us
The reason why, even on our best day, we can't measure up to God's standards.
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The reason why, even on our best day, we can't measure up to God's standards.
To Live Is . . .
If you had to sum up what you actually live for, what would you say?
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If you had to sum up what you actually live for, what would you say?
The Secret to Life
What the world's wisest man concluded about living life to its fullest.
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What the world's wisest man concluded about living life to its fullest.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
God saw Peter for what he would become. And He sees us that way too.
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God saw Peter for what he would become. And He sees us that way too.
Endurance Training
What Caleb teaches us about spiritual stamina in the race of life.
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What Caleb teaches us about spiritual stamina in the race of life.
The Value of God's Word
Five reasons for making reading and obeying God's Word a priority in our lives.
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Five reasons for making reading and obeying God's Word a priority in our lives.
The Key to Spiritual Growth
The Bible must be more than a prop—it must be your guide.
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The Bible must be more than a prop—it must be your guide.
A Person God Uses
Seven things we can learn from Joshua about being a person God uses.
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Seven things we can learn from Joshua about being a person God uses.
Through the Storm
There are three kinds of storms in life that every believer will face.
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There are three kinds of storms in life that every believer will face.
What Dads Leave Behind
Whether good or bad, a father's influence leaves a lasting impression on his children.
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Whether good or bad, a father's influence leaves a lasting impression on his children.
What’s in a Name?
What's in a name? Juliet asked Romeo that question in Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. She answered it herself by saying, "What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet."
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What's in a name? Juliet asked Romeo that question in Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. She answered it herself by saying, "What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet."
Passionate Prayer
What we can learn from one man who believed God for great things.
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What we can learn from one man who believed God for great things.
How To Win The Race
God still looks for men and women who are willing to stand in the gap.
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God still looks for men and women who are willing to stand in the gap.
Wanted: People of Integrity
Four keys to ensure victory as you run the race of life.
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Four keys to ensure victory as you run the race of life.
Surrender at Gethsemane
The ultimate triumph at Calvary was first accomplished at Gethsemane.
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The ultimate triumph at Calvary was first accomplished at Gethsemane.
The Search for Jesus
People look for Jesus for different reasons, but not always the right ones.
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People look for Jesus for different reasons, but not always the right ones.
When God Gives Tests
Going through a rough time? Consider this: it might be a test.
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Going through a rough time? Consider this: it might be a test.
How to Be God's Friend
Think of yourself as God's friend? Find out if you really are.
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Think of yourself as God's friend? Find out if you really are.
Change: Do You Really Want It?
"God helps those who help themselves," the expression goes. I hope you don't believe that, because it is not in the Bible, even though people will quote it as such. If the Bible were to contain a statement along those lines, it would probably be something like, "God helps those who can't help themselves," or "God helps the helpless."
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"God helps those who help themselves," the expression goes. I hope you don't believe that, because it is not in the Bible, even though people will quote it as such. If the Bible were to contain a statement along those lines, it would probably be something like, "God helps those who can't help themselves," or "God helps the helpless."
Fearless Living in Fearful Times
We live in frightening times. All around us, there are threats of violence unlike any we have seen before. In the news, government officials are warning the public about future terrorist attacks and how to prepare for them. These are distressing days.
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We live in frightening times. All around us, there are threats of violence unlike any we have seen before. In the news, government officials are warning the public about future terrorist attacks and how to prepare for them. These are distressing days.
The Key to Spiritual Longevity
How to build—and keep—your spiritual stamina in the race of life.
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How to build—and keep—your spiritual stamina in the race of life.
Bible Study: Give It All You've Got
Would you give the world to know the Bible? By that I mean, would you be willing to give up something in exchange for knowing God's Word?
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Would you give the world to know the Bible? By that I mean, would you be willing to give up something in exchange for knowing God's Word?
What Are You Doing Here?
A lesson from Elijah on winning over fear and discouragement.
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A lesson from Elijah on winning over fear and discouragement.
Why Forgive?
If there is one earmark that should be evident in the lives of Christians, it should be that we forgive. The more we know of the forgiveness God has extended to us, the more we should be willing to extend that forgiveness to others. After all, forgiven people should be forgiving people.
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If there is one earmark that should be evident in the lives of Christians, it should be that we forgive. The more we know of the forgiveness God has extended to us, the more we should be willing to extend that forgiveness to others. After all, forgiven people should be forgiving people.
When the End Began Again
What seemed to be life's greatest tragedy became history's greatest triumph.
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What seemed to be life's greatest tragedy became history's greatest triumph.
The Dangers of Indecision
Sometimes a little decision is much bigger than you can imagine.
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Sometimes a little decision is much bigger than you can imagine.
When Jesus Came to Town
He wanted to catch a glimpse of Jesus. But he came away with far more.
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He wanted to catch a glimpse of Jesus. But he came away with far more.
The Harvest Is Ready. Are You?
Do you have what it takes to effectively share your faith?
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Do you have what it takes to effectively share your faith?
Run to Win
It isn't enough to start the spiritual race---you must also cross the finish line.
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It isn't enough to start the spiritual race---you must also cross the finish line.
How to Stand When the World Falls Down
Four captives in a foreign land teach us about surviving and thriving in difficult times.
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Four captives in a foreign land teach us about surviving and thriving in difficult times.
Lessons from a Fishing Boat
Principles for personal evangelism from evangelist Greg Laurie.
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Principles for personal evangelism from evangelist Greg Laurie.
Weathering Life's Storms
Will the foundation you're building on be able to withstand life's toughest storms?
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Will the foundation you're building on be able to withstand life's toughest storms?
What Every Believer Should Know about Backsliding
Why every Christian has the potential to fall.
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Why every Christian has the potential to fall.
Winning at Losing
When you embrace discipleship as Jesus taught it, the outcome just may surprise you.
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When you embrace discipleship as Jesus taught it, the outcome just may surprise you.
As Christ Does, So Should We
How husbands can build genuine, lasting love in their marriages.
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How husbands can build genuine, lasting love in their marriages.
Anatomy of a Compromise
A lesson from the life of Moses on winning over compromise.
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A lesson from the life of Moses on winning over compromise.
Time to Clean House
Have some messes built up in your life? Maybe it’s time for some spiritual housecleaning.
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Have some messes built up in your life? Maybe it’s time for some spiritual housecleaning.
Jesus on the Outside
Imagine throwing a party and forgetting to invite the honored guest. . . .
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Imagine throwing a party and forgetting to invite the honored guest. . . .
At the Appointed Time
The arrival of Jesus wasn't early. It wasn't late. It was right on time.
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The arrival of Jesus wasn't early. It wasn't late. It was right on time.
Following His Lead
How can you know the will of God? Greg Laurie shares three guiding principles.
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How can you know the will of God? Greg Laurie shares three guiding principles.
Forget Something?
It's an often-repeated command in Scripture, yet it's one of the most often ignored.
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It's an often-repeated command in Scripture, yet it's one of the most often ignored.
The Road to Hope
When we're hurting, we need to run to the cross—not away from it.
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When we're hurting, we need to run to the cross—not away from it.
The End of the World As We Know It?
Greg Laurie discusses the terrorist attacks on the United States.
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Greg Laurie discusses the terrorist attacks on the United States.
The Truth About Temptation
What you need to know when temptation comes knocking at your door.
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What you need to know when temptation comes knocking at your door.
The Truth About the Devil
Four things about the adversary that every believer should remember.
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Four things about the adversary that every believer should remember.
Doing Our Duty
The Christian life comes with great privilege-and great responsibility.
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The Christian life comes with great privilege-and great responsibility.
What Holds You Back?
Are "gray areas" in your life keeping you from a wholehearted commitment to Christ?
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Are "gray areas" in your life keeping you from a wholehearted commitment to Christ?
The Danger of Compromise
It's the small, seemingly innocent choices that can lead to the greatest compromise.
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It's the small, seemingly innocent choices that can lead to the greatest compromise.
Possessions and Affections
If good things keep you from enjoying the best things, then they've become bad things.
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If good things keep you from enjoying the best things, then they've become bad things.
While You Wait
Ready for Christ's return? Here are five things to do while you wait.
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Ready for Christ's return? Here are five things to do while you wait.
What Our Children Really Want
What children want most from their parents can't be bought.
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What children want most from their parents can't be bought.
The Fine Art of Bearing Fruit
Growing spiritual fruit doesn't happen automatically. It takes time—and cultivation.
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Growing spiritual fruit doesn't happen automatically. It takes time—and cultivation.
Hope Beyond the Grave
Not just a historical event, Christ's resurrection reverberates with a timeless message for Christians today.
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Not just a historical event, Christ's resurrection reverberates with a timeless message for Christians today.
Are You A Christian?
Fifty percent of all born-again Christians don't have the assurance of salvation. Do you?
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Fifty percent of all born-again Christians don't have the assurance of salvation. Do you?
Authentic Christianity
Authentic Christianity once turned the world upside down. How authentic is yours?
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Authentic Christianity once turned the world upside down. How authentic is yours?
Life's Second Most Important Decision
God wants to be included in all of your decisions. Especially this one . . .
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God wants to be included in all of your decisions. Especially this one . . .
Marriage 101
To keep your marriage strong, sometimes you need to go back to the basics.
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To keep your marriage strong, sometimes you need to go back to the basics.
How to Face the Future with Confidence
We all face an uncertain future, but there's one thing we can be certain of...
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We all face an uncertain future, but there's one thing we can be certain of...





























