Greg Laurie

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  Apr 16, 2014

  Conformed or Transformed?

  That is what happens in the subtle process of the world influencing our lives. It's not necessarily dramatic, nor does it usually happen overnight. It is gradual, causing erosion in our lives as we begin to lower our standards.

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  Apr 14, 2014

  The Trap of Temptation

  Right after I became a Christian, other believers warned me, "Greg, watch out. There is a Devil who will tempt you."

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  Apr 10, 2014

  Ingratitude

  We cry out to God. He answers our prayers. Then we say, "It's okay, God! Everything seemed to work out." But do we ever stop and think that God might have worked through certain circumstances to come to our rescue?

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  Apr 8, 2014

  Just Our Nature

  We all know what it's like to be tempted. But where does temptation come from? It does not come from God. James 1:13-14 says, "Let no one say when he is tempted, 'I am tempted by God'; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed." We play a key role in our own temptation.

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  Apr 3, 2014

  The Spiritual Battlefield

  I think that many people, after they have decided to follow Christ, are surprised to find that the Christian life can be so difficult, so intense sometimes. It isn't a life of ease, but one of conflict, warfare, and opposition.

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  Apr 1, 2014

  Conditional Obedience

  When God tells us to do something we like, we say, "Yes, Lord!" But when He tells us to stop doing something, we say, "God, I think you're cutting out on me. There's too much static. I'm not hearing you clearly."

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  Mar 29, 2014

  Letting God Choose

  Have you ever said to the Lord, "Here is the way I think You ought to work. But not my will, but Yours, be done"? Some might say, "I'm not saying that to God! If I say that, He will make me do something I don't want to."

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  Mar 27, 2014

  Prone to Wander

  As Christians, we should want to stay as close to our Heavenly Father as possible. The Devil is a powerful adversary, and we are no match for him in our own strength.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Saved Soul, Wasted Life

  According to the Bible, the purpose of life is not enjoyment and personal fulfillment. The Bible teaches that we are put on this earth to bring glory to God. We need to mark that well in our minds and hearts.

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  Mar 21, 2014

  Returning to Our First Love

  When Jesus found a fatal flaw in the church at Ephesus — that they were leaving their first love — He also gave His prescription for renewal and revival. They are the three Rs of returning to our first love: remember, repent, and repeat.