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  • You need the constant filling of the Holy Spirit. And the good news is that God will not charge you!
  • Following Christ will make you a rebel in today's culture. Here's why.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Three words to remember when we want to break free from sin.

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9/11 Remembrance

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

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.

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.

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.

Easter Week

Family & Parenting

Father's Day

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

Marriage & Divorce

Missions

New Years

Personal Finances & Stewardship

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

Salvation

Sin

Study The Bible

Thanksgiving

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