The Amazing Secret of Spiritual Growth: Part 1 (With Greg Laurie)

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[@greglaurie]

How is your spiritual life right now?

[@01bellanotte]

A little crazy, if I’m honest 🥹 but my eyes are on Jesus and that’s where they’re going to stay. 🥹🧎🏻‍♀️

[@texlex8254]

Getting bigger, better, and deeper every day. Praise God for he is a patient God

[@videohousejsq]

I’ve always been a Christian, but I feel like in these last few years in my teenage life, I’ve grown with the Lord 🙏 I ask for eyes to see, ears to hear, and spiritual discernment. Jesus is king 👑

[@NickyLKing]

Trying to stay focused reading the Bible and stay focused on God The Father 🙏Amen

[@vetgmacatmomfl2055]

Growing even more in my faith as Christian.

[@RUT812]

As Dr. Charles Stanley (RIP) said, “Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.”

[@janalcock651]

I watch your sermons almost every day. I am old and tired so when I read my Bible I doze off after a while. My family teases me about sleeping with my Bible. I pray the sinner's prayer with you every time. I praise God for sending you to teach us. Thank you.❤

[@carolhay]

Me too brother! Lol. I’m right there with you ❤️.

[@margiekunkel3676]

I also dose off or have to reread what I just read I love God with all my heart and the Holy Spirit I am so thankful for His presence is with me every moment. Amen

[@meekandmild6836]

Add me to the club😊

[@heidevoglis9178]

You don't need to say the sinners prayer every time.. xo 🤗💜🙏🏼

[@marychapa1356]

Guilty

[@karenmiddlebrooks7371]

Andy Stanley needs to listen to this sermon!!! He now thinks we do not need the Bible..what happened to him? Thank you Pastor Greg, this was so totally an AWESOME message! Thank you for being a true follower of Christ and preaching the truth!!!

[@debradevonne3225]

✝️ once GOD has shown us The Light, there is No Turning Back!! Not For ME

[@sharonwhiteley6510]

Thank you. Looking forward to Part 2. My husband and I lost our only child in 2016, 37 yo. We understand that standing at your child's grave is not a club any parent wants to join. We lived in VA. Buried him in WV, in a small country cemetery with a view across the valley. When we returned to VA, only 3 things got me back into the house (he died there visiting us). 1. My faith in GOD.. 2. The love and support of my husband. In October 2023, we'll celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Our son was preparing to begin Culinary Arts School. He figured by 2023, he'd be a chef and would cater our special day. 3. The comfort of our furry family members sent by GOD. We adopted our son's dog as well. May GOD bless.

[@carolhay]

So sorry for your loss 🥲, but paradise will be regained when we’re with Jesus.

[@marychapa1356]

My condolences to you. I'm glad you know Christ and know that He comforts you.

[@mskat1954]

My condolences & so very sorry for you face this. I lost a son but as a baby. Know several who have lost children from child to adult. One couple lost 2 sons. Their only kids. One was 7 the other 19. My brother lost his only son at age 27. Cancer. A terrible journey we walk. But faith in the Lord is our comfort. Blessings your 50th anniversary will be observed & as happy as possible. Ours is Feb 2023.

[@debismith2139]

I love you Greg, 😅 love your style of giving God's message and the humor is great. I see why God chose you for this. ❤ I remember you from Calvary Chaple with Chuck Smith. Such a great time in my life. Was baptized in CDM not sure if you baptized me, could have been Lonnie I know Chuck was there.😊 God continue to bless you brother❤

[@sheiladewey2168]

I have been Listening to Pastor Greg Laurie now for a few years, Every time I Listen to him He Blesses My Soul with a total uplift!!

[@heidipetrick918]

A wonderful message, a humor that is much appreciated. Thank you, Pastor 😊

[@barbcramer763]

Today wasn't my best spiritual day. Our son had a terrible argument with me today and told me that he has never been happy in his life and that it's all my fault! I do not believe that this is God's plan for him or for me. I still have lots of faith that God's got this! Amen!

[@cmoore6895]

Barb Cramer my prayers of comfort for you. I pray God's spirit will work in his heart and have love and peace toward you.

[@carolyncox7694]

So sorry Barb😢 I have had some pretty heart wrenching exchanges in the past as well. The enemy loves to cause division & strife between those we love. I had to release the hurt to Jesus as I would cling to the scripture,"Greater is HE in us than he who is in the world". 😇

[@barbcramer763]

This is the first thing I saw this morning! God is so good! I needed to hear this today!

[@edithchambers9187]

Thank you pastor Laurie for your sermons...The Jesus revolution movie really was fantastic and I remember those days because I'm from southern California and remember those magazines that my parents had.😊😊

[@kathyeskridge3583]

I am struggling, praying,and listening to lots of your videos! Praying I truly think I have a hard heart! I have been praying that God will soften it! Years of being walked on and manipulated by so called friends and family! Could use all the prayers I can get ! Thank you love your sermon!

[@dlspiritdancer9548]

The key to that Kathy is to pray ea time before reading bible asking God to open your spiritual eyes & ears, to give you wisdom, knowledge & understanding when reading His word, & the ability to apply it to your life daily. His word is alive & full of power. He can speak to you thru His words to your heart. That is a marvelous & and exciting thing WHEN He does that (& He does not everyday either)! Write down scripture that speaks to your heart & memorize those. When having a bad day...keep repeating those scriptures over n over till you feel relief. Try to live His word out in your life everyday. Also get you a Strongs Exhaughtive Concordance & Dictionary. Pick out words & look them up & study them just like you would if you were in school. You will be surprised how much you will learn in a yr & also how much closer to Johovah God you will get. I wish you much success in your studies & you will be one blessed lady/girl. Love ❤️ & 🙏 for you... Debbie

[@MrPeteparas]

JESUS truly knows your heart desire to have a soft heart and I pray that through His word and His sweet Spirit healing grace will flow to your heart reviving it 💖 ✨️ to share sweetest communion fellowship with the Saviour. Take HEART sis the good Lord cares for you 💕

[@annec988]

Kathy, please God help Kathy realise that she doesn't have a hard heart otherwise she would not be seeking you. I was concerned that following failing God He was so angry with me, but He reassured me that He loves me still and will never forsake me. Reassure Kathy hat you love her and will never leave her either. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.

[@janalcock651]

I always pray the minute I know of a need. I prayed for you. The world is hard not we who seek the Lord. I try to separate myself from the world. I ask God to bless everyone I meet. You should see the reactions I get. Some people stop and think about it. I have only been able to ask one person if I could pray for them. She really needed prayer. I try to do the commission that our Lord Jesus told us. Pray about everything. I talk to God and Jesus and I tell the Holy Spirit to lead me to do right.

[@nuggetoftruth-ericking7489]

This was interesting.

[@ernestinewalston3034]

I listen to him all the time on the radio. Love to hear him talk. He tells it like it is.

[@brendad.1017]

Amen. When I read God's word I have more peace as I go about my day. I'm reading Revelation and feel blessed just like it says we will when we read it. Praise the Lord! My friend and I enjoy listening to your messages - great preaching! Thank you, Pastor Laurie! I pray God's many blessings be with you and your family!!

[@v3708]

Thank you SO MUCH. I so needed to hear this message. God bless you 🤗🇿🇦

[@torimarie8542]

I want to thank you so much for sharing the word of god like you do. I’m 20 years old and I have lived a rough life that has caused me to question my faith but I ran across you and I fall asleep listening to you every night god is blessing me everyday. ! Thank you so much you gave me hope

[@lauribennett3063]

I too am old, And look forward to your messages. Since it's a bit difficult to read God's word and remember what Iam reading. So Thank you for the Messages I hear from you .

[@annecollins1606]

Try reading out loud!

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

For the first 1500 years of Christianity the Bible was not easily available because the printing press did not exist and it was very expensive to have a Bible hand copied. The average person was illiterate and heard the Word of God proclaimed in the Church. Even now, there are regions of the world where people are illiterate. My grandparents did not go to school and can barely write their name. Hearing the Word and loving Jesus is enough. God says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments”. Not, “If you love me, you will memorize the Bible.” Reading the Bible helps us to know God better and helps us to become holy but there is no pop quiz on Bible verses at the gates of heaven.

[@lydiaworley2897]

Love Love Pastor's sense of humor!! ❤☝️😂

[@berthayazzie7152]

That's true 🙏 thank you for sharing God's word your amazing, 🙏💕

[@BlessedJess55]

Stay at home mom with two kids and recently born again. I'm learning to manage my time and read the Bible everyday but sometimes I fail. Some days I finally get my book open at 10pm but fall asleep while reading. I pray that I can grow spiritually even with a busy life. I'm also praying for everyone else who is struggling as well.

[@Elias171]

Wonderful message always at the right time. Thank you, Lord.

[@Calibir1]

Ha, Good Beetles impressions. : ))

[@Lorielle1111]

Growing ❤

[@Sandra-cm1du]

I pray to "abide" in the Lord everyday and stay close to Him. The Lord answers my prayers everyday. I have to pray this prayer daily so He keeps me in line. I listen to holy scripture by Justin Peters every morning, I watch Lion of Judah every day, I read holy scripture everyday. I make sure that I meditate on the Lord Jesus words in red on a regular basis, it really helps me alot, I read psalm 91 evefyday, other psalms too, I read books bathes guy named Greg Laurie.

[@jpmahoney56]

Love you Greg as a brother in Christ. 🙏

[@user-J250]

I’m so glad you have longer sermons again!

[@bernadettematera-stacey1982]

Thank you Pastor Greg! I have a friend who this word will be perfect for. G'day from Perth, Western Australia!

[@Hopeinthee]

I suffered a Tramatic Brain Injury 11 yrs age. I read the Bible, but it is very difficult to retain what I read. I hope God understands.

[@Sketchypigeon.]

He def does

[@magoblanco7828]

God understands you .don't burden or beat yourself.thats what the devil.wants.hebrews 11:6 without faith it's impossible to please Him

[@user-ks3qr5fk6m]

For the first 1500 years of Christianity the Bible was not easily available because the printing press did not exist and it was very expensive to have a Bible hand copied. The average person was illiterate and heard the Word of God proclaimed in the Church. Even now, there are regions of the world where people are illiterate. My grandparents did not go to school and can barely write their name. Hearing the Word and loving Jesus is enough. God says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments”. Not, “If you love me, you will memorize the Bible.” Reading the Bible helps us to know God better and helps us to become holy but there is no pop quiz on Bible verses at the gates of heaven.

[@leslieroldan4207]

He does and He knows your heart! God bless you!❤

[@JesusChangesEverything.]

So true! 🙏🙏🙏

[@EmeraldCoastFilmFestival]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debraaurandt4228]

Great impression of ed Sullivan.😅

[@Cleanup919]

He remembers Topollillo 🐁🐭🤣😂

[@vanakistler3950]

What do you say to someone who doesn’t believe the Bible? Who thinks it’s mostly allegory? I’m not one of them, I just don’t know how to answer people who think that way. God’s Creation proves He is. Unfortunately, too many people choose to worship it instead of Him. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. It is impossible to please God without Faith. So people need to believe in the Word. They need to believe the Bible.

[@MarthaNorwood-yn3fx]

how to turn off the commercial ads that come up frequently ?

[@K1600-l7f]

Great video, but almost unwatchable with all the commercial interruptions. If you’re going to stuff a video with interruptions, can’t you put them all in one area at the beginning or the end of the video?

[@punkrockscreamsheet]

Did anybody else notice that after stating the three 15 minute plan, it ended at 15 min in the video😅

[@debbieblue5856]

What does it mean to study the Bible?

[@debbieblue5856]

I always read the Bible. But "study the Bible."

[@johnboyer9008]

GREG, I think you should have more control over your desires. Why not practice waiting until you get home before you start eating your pizza ? Love ya, -john

[@nunpulal6293]

Low pastor.

[@carolyncox7694]

What is that referring to??

[@raysantiago3750]

Read systemically daily the WORD OF GOD. Grow in the grace and knowledge of our LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. 🏜️☝️😎📖✝️🛐❤️ Fill your thirst 💦 with happiness and joy with Jesus Christ as Lord.

[@sakvadorp3]

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