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- We have all heard statements like those before. Sometimes, even Christians who don’t understand their Bibles will say them.
- Jesus wants to use you to touch your world!
- The power of God is released in the preaching of the gospel!
- God can use anyone — God can use you!
- Jesus was committed to the Church, and we should be too!
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9/11 Remembrance
- Greg Laurie discusses the terrorist attacks on the United States.
About Jesus Christ
- The arrival of Jesus wasn't early. It wasn't late. It was right on time.
- He wanted to catch a glimpse of Jesus. But he came away with far more.
- 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."
- Is there such a thing as real love? If so, how do we find it?
- People look for Jesus for different reasons, but not always the right ones.
- How Jesus' suffering on the cross went beyond physical agony.
- It was the birth that changed history. And here's why.
- Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was not only an arrival. It was also a departure.
- The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
- In light of what God has done for us, what can we do for Him?
- An important principle we need to remember when we want to know God’s will.
Christian Dating & Relationships
- God wants to be included in all of your decisions. Especially this one . . .
- 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.
- Is there such a thing as real love? If so, how do we find it?
Christian Living For Men
- Whether good or bad, a father's influence leaves a lasting impression on his children.
- How husbands can build genuine, lasting love in their marriages.
- You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
- What we can learn from a tragic story of sin, redemption, and second chances.
Christmas
- Imagine throwing a party and forgetting to invite the honored guest. . . .
- A little girl noticed that her mom was getting really stressed out around Christmas.
- One gift that surpasses all others you'll receive this Christmas.
- It was the birth that changed history. And here's why.
- 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."
- Three things we can learn about joy from the angel's announcement to the shepherds.
- Jesus' birth in Bethlehem was not only an arrival. It was also a departure.
Church & Worship
- It's an often-repeated command in Scripture, yet it's one of the most often ignored.
- Why the first commandment should be top priority in our lives.
- Why worship is important - and what happens when we fail to worship God.
- Why every believer’s spiritual gift makes a difference to the church . . . and the world.
- How to glorify God wherever you are, with whatever He has given you.
- A balanced approach to spiritual gifts and why we need them in the church.
- People are looking for a place to go where they can feel a sense of refuge and love; the church is a place where this is possible.
- Jesus was committed to the Church, and we should be too!
- We have all heard statements like those before. Sometimes, even Christians who don’t understand their Bibles will say them.
Culture & Worldview
- 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.
- 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.
- They might not help you find parking spaces, but angels are nearer than we realize.
- Tragedies happen. Wars happen. Accidents happen. Illnesses happen. Cancer happens. We live in a broken, fallen world, and nobody's exempt.
- 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?
- 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.
- Dare we say there are moral absolutes? We can't dare not to.
- Any nation that has ultimately collapsed first fell apart on the inside. Are we next?
- What Enoch teaches us about living a godly life in an ungodly world.
- Lessons on boldness from one prophet who courageously challenged a wicked culture.
- Five principles for standing strong, even when you’re standing alone.
- Should Christians be pacifists? A biblical look at an age-old question.
- Why believing in humanity's inherent good is a bad idea.
- Following Christ will make you a rebel in today's culture. Here's why.
- Believers should not make compromises to “relate” to the lost.
Discipleship & Evangelism
- Authentic Christianity once turned the world upside down. How authentic is yours?
- Ready for Christ's return? Here are five things to do while you wait.
- The Christian life comes with great privilege-and great responsibility.
- How can you know the will of God? Greg Laurie shares three guiding principles.
- When you embrace discipleship as Jesus taught it, the outcome just may surprise you.
- Principles for personal evangelism from evangelist Greg Laurie.
- It isn't enough to start the spiritual race---you must also cross the finish line.
- Sometimes a little decision is much bigger than you can imagine.
- Knowing God's plan for your life may not be as hard as you think.
- "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."
- Think of yourself as God's friend? Find out if you really are.
- Jesus said every believer would face persecution. But here's what He promises when we do.
- God can do a lot with a little, so never underestimate the power of one.
- How one follower of Jesus caught what everyone else had missed.
- Four keys to ensure victory as you run the race of life.
- God still looks for men and women who are willing to stand in the gap.
- Four important principles for living in light of Christ's return.
- What fishermen can teach us about sharing our faith.
- Six principles we need to remember about running the race of life.
- The Christian life is a battleground. The question is, will you advance or retreat?
- What Caleb teaches us about spiritual stamina in the race of life.
- It is God's absolute joy to bless you . . . and here's why.
- Why partial obedience is just as bad as complete disobedience.
- A lesson from Jesus' ministry on what makes God angry-and how to avoid it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Seven things we can learn from Joshua about being a person God uses.
- God saw Peter for what he would become. And He sees us that way too.
- What we can learn from Paul about being a good example.
- If you had to sum up what you actually live for, what would you say?
- We see ourselves with all our imperfections. But God sees what we can become.
- Why every believer’s spiritual gift makes a difference to the church . . . and the world.
- What Enoch teaches us about living a godly life in an ungodly world.
- What we can learn from Jacob’s life about being truly willing to change.
- Why trying to be something we're not can be dangerous.
- What a first-century evangelist teaches us about sharing the gospel today.
- Think you can't be effective at evangelism? You just might be surprised.
- What a famous king teaches us about the importance of God’s discipline in our lives.
- Believers should not make compromises to “relate” to the lost.
- God can use anyone — God can use you!
- Jesus wants to use you to touch your world!
Easter Week
- Not just an historical event, Christ's resurrection reverberates with a timeless message for Christians today.
- What seemed to be life's greatest tragedy became history's greatest triumph.
- What led to Judas' fall - and what we can learn from it.
- How the Passover pointed toward God's ultimate sacrifice.
- What the Resurrection means to us, past, present, and future.
Family & Parenting
- What children want most from their parents can't be bought.
- You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
- The first step in raising children who want to follow Christ.
Father's Day
- Whether good or bad, a father's influence leaves a lasting impression on his children.
- You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
Fear & Peace
- When we're hurting, we need to run to the cross—not away from it.
- Will the foundation you're building on be able to withstand life's toughest storms?
- Four captives in a foreign land teach us about surviving and thriving in difficult times.
- A lesson from Elijah on winning over fear and discouragement.
- 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.
- Going through a rough time? Consider this: it might be a test.
- Ever wonder if God has forgotten you? He hasn't, says Greg Laurie. And here's why.
- There are three kinds of storms in life that every believer will face.
- Tragedies happen. Wars happen. Accidents happen. Illnesses happen. Cancer happens. We live in a broken, fallen world, and nobody's exempt.
- What we need to remember when bad things happen to good people.
- Greg Laurie offers three Rs for winning over worry.
- Greg Laurie shares three biblical strategies for defeating the giants in our lives.
- What you need to know when it seems like your world is caving in.
- So often we only run to God in times of tragedy or when things in our lives begin to fall apart. Prayer is our secret weapon and should be a second nature to us, like breathing.
Heaven & Hell
- Not just an historical event, Christ's resurrection reverberates with a timeless message for Christians today.
Leadership
- A lesson from the life of Moses on winning over compromise.
- You are an example. The question is, will you be a good or bad one?
- Five principles for standing strong, even when you’re standing alone.
- Why we need to recognize and identify false teachers and their teaching.
- Jesus was committed to the Church, and we should be too!
- The power of God is released in the preaching of the gospel!
- Jesus wants to use you to touch your world!
- We have all heard statements like those before. Sometimes, even Christians who don’t understand their Bibles will say them.
Marriage & Divorce
- To keep your marriage strong, sometimes you need to go back to the basics.
- God wants to be included in all of your decisions. Especially this one . . .
- How husbands can build genuine, lasting love in their marriages.
- Five biblical principles that can help your marriage not just survive, but thrive.
- Is there such a thing as real love? If so, how do we find it?
Missions
- Principles for personal evangelism from evangelist Greg Laurie.
- Do you have what it takes to effectively share your faith?
- Jesus said every believer would face persecution. But here's what He promises when we do.
- God can do a lot with a little, so never underestimate the power of one.
- God still looks for men and women who are willing to stand in the gap.
- Four important principles for living in light of Christ's return.
- What fishermen can teach us about sharing our faith.
- 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?
- Why every believer’s spiritual gift makes a difference to the church . . . and the world.
- What a first-century evangelist teaches us about sharing the gospel today.
- Think you can't be effective at evangelism? You just might be surprised.
- Lessons on boldness from one prophet who courageously challenged a wicked culture.
- Believers should not make compromises to “relate” to the lost.
New Years
- One new year's resolution that's worth keeping...
- We all face an uncertain future, but there's one thing we can be certain of...
- Setting some goals for 2003? Here's where you need to start.
Personal Finances & Stewardship
- If good things keep you from enjoying the best things, then they've become bad things.
- Christians are spiritual millionaires. Yet so many live like spiritual paupers.
- Why the heart of the matter is a matter of the heart.
Politics & Current Events
- Greg Laurie discusses the terrorist attacks on the United States.
- 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.
- Tragedies happen. Wars happen. Accidents happen. Illnesses happen. Cancer happens. We live in a broken, fallen world, and nobody's exempt.
- 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?
- Any nation that has ultimately collapsed first fell apart on the inside. Are we next?
Prayer & Spiritual Life
- Authentic Christianity once turned the world upside down. How authentic is yours?
- Growing spiritual fruit doesn't happen automatically. It takes time—and cultivation.
- Are "gray areas" in your life keeping you from a wholehearted commitment to Christ?
- Have some messes built up in your life? Maybe it’s time for some spiritual housecleaning.
- What we can learn from a mother who wouldn't give up.
- How to build—and keep—your spiritual stamina in the race of life.
- Timing is everything when it comes to doing God's will God's way.
- "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."
- Christians are spiritual millionaires. Yet so many live like spiritual paupers.
- Moses enjoyed a close, intimate friendship with God. And so can we.
- What we can learn from one man who believed God for great things.
- What we can learn from the early church about having prayer answered in the affirmative.
- Seven things we can learn from Joshua about being a person God uses.
- The Bible must be more than a prop - it must be your guide.
- What Caleb teaches us about spiritual stamina in the race of life.
- Three prerequisites for knowing the will of God.
- It is God's absolute joy to bless you . . . and here's why.
- What we need to remember when spiritual growth seems slow.
- What your spiritual appetite tells you (and others) about your spiritual maturity.
- Feel like you're in spiritual cruise control? Here's how to get back into gear.
- What the lives of Zacharias and Elizabeth can teach us about prayer.
- Three things Christians should be actively doing if they are seeking to live godly lives.
- What we can learn from one man who believed God for great things.
- What Caleb teaches us about spiritual stamina in the race of life.
- What the world's wisest man concluded about living life to its fullest.
- What we can learn from making God’s priorities our own.
- We see ourselves with all our imperfections. But God sees what we can become.
- Three prerequisites for knowing the will of God.
- The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
- In light of what God has done for us, what can we do for Him?
- Why past blessings don’t exempt you from living a godly life in the present.
- What we need to remember when spiritual growth seems slow.
- Four important things to know before engaging in spiritual battle.
- What your spiritual appetite tells you (and others) about your spiritual maturity.
- What a great man of faith teaches us about the rewards of doing what’s right.
- Why partial obedience is just as bad as complete disobedience.
- What one courageous man teaches us about waiting on God's timing.
Why God issues warnings—and why we need to pay attention to them.
- Why we should always pray and not give up.
- So often we only run to God in times of tragedy or when things in our lives begin to fall apart. Prayer is our secret weapon and should be a second nature to us, like breathing.
- You need the constant filling of the Holy Spirit. And the good news is that God will not charge you!
Salvation
- We all face an uncertain future, but there's one thing we can be certain of...
- Fifty percent of all born-again Christians don't have the assurance of salvation. Do you?
- Not just an historical event, Christ's resurrection reverberates with a timeless message for Christians today.
- Ready for Christ's return? Here are five things to do while you wait.
- If good things keep you from enjoying the best things, then they've become bad things.
- What seemed to be life's greatest tragedy became history's greatest triumph.
- People look for Jesus for different reasons, but not always the right ones.
- The ultimate triumph at Calvary was first accomplished at Gethsemane.
- Four important principles for living in light of Christ's return.
- The one place to turn when you need a second chance.
- How the Passover pointed toward God's ultimate sacrifice.
- How Jesus' suffering on the cross went beyond physical agony.
- While the world's greatest wealth lies within reach, it remains untouched by most.
- The reason why, even on our best day, we can’t measure up to God’s standards.
- In light of what God has done for us, what can we do for Him?
Sin
- It's the small, seemingly innocent choices that can lead to the greatest compromise.
- Four things about the adversary that every believer should remember.
- What you need to know when temptation comes knocking at your door.
- Have some messes built up in your life? Maybe it’s time for some spiritual housecleaning.
- Why every Christian has the potential to fall.
- 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.
- Two things every Christian needs to know about forgiveness.
- The one place to turn when you need a second chance.
- What led to Judas' fall - and what we can learn from it.
- Why God issues warnings-and why we need to pay attention to them.
- The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
- What we can learn from a tragic story of sin, redemption, and second chances.
- Why trying to be something we're not can be dangerous.
- What we need to remember about the enemy the next time we’re faced with temptation.
- Four important things to know before engaging in spiritual battle.
- Three tried and true tactics of the enemy that we cannot afford to ignore.
- A tragic lesson about how little choices can have big consequences.
- Three words to remember when we want to break free from sin.
Study The Bible
- 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?
- Five reasons for making reading and obeying God's Word a priority in our lives.
- The answer to reconciliation with God is also the answer to reconciliation with others.
- In light of what God has done for us, what can we do for Him?
Thanksgiving
- Three things Christians need to remember when it comes to giving thanks.
- Sometimes giving thanks is a hard thing to do. But here's why we should.
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