Pastor Greg Laurie shares biblical counsel on the importance of godly friendships, true friends supporting each other, and resolving conflicts. He also discusses the story of David and Jonathan and how their friendship is a model for us to follow. He emphasizes the need for friends to be honest with each other and to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner. [... more]

Effective shepherding of God's flock involves doing it for the right reason, with the right motive, and in the right manner, as exemplified by Jesus himself, who is the chief shepherd, and the elders are the undershepherds, responsible for nurturing the flock to live and die saying, the Lord is my shepherd. [... more]

God Himself wrestled with how to answer the question of how to live for Christ in a divided and shaking world. He came into a world that was deeply divided and chose to show His heart to humans through a relationship with a follower of Christ. As followers of Christ, we're on a mission to show God's grace and truth to specific neighbors, classmates, relatives of ours who God wants to be in heaven. We're sent here to show His heart of grace and truth to people He wants in heaven, and our purpose is more than just surviving and making it through, but to be a light in a world that's rapidly changing. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie reminds believers of the hope people are looking for, which is found in the gospel. He shares a story from 2 Kings chapter 7, where four lepers are used by God to bring good news to the people of Samaria, and emphasizes the importance of sharing the good news with others, as it is a sin to keep it to oneself. He also encourages listeners to put their faith into action and to use their influence to spread the message of Jesus Christ. [... more]

We are all like a Basset Hound, being dragged through life, but Jesus offers us rest and relief. He says, 'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' We can learn from Him and find peace in our souls, but first, we must come to Him and submit to His will. [... more]