Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, questions Jesus about being the king of the Jews, but Jesus turns the tables and reveals his true nature as a spiritual king, not bound by earthly authority. Jesus' teachings on the kingdom of God and the nature of truth are contrasted with Pilate's cynicism and the crowd's demand for a human solution, Barabbas, rather than the true king, Jesus. [... more]

Jesus stands trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, as the Jewish authorities bring charges against him. Jesus denies being the king of this world, stating his kingdom is not of this world. Meanwhile, Pilate is portrayed as a proud and cynical man, struggling to understand Jesus' claims of being the king of kings. [... more]

God's instructions to King Saul to destroy the Amalekites are clear, but Saul's motivations and actions are driven by a desire for personal gain and recognition, leading to a confrontation with Samuel and a lesson on the importance of obedience and humility. [... more]

The true gospel has the power to transform people, leading to social change and reform. Christians are called to preach the gospel and get involved in social issues to better people's lives. [... more]

The Lord's Prayer is a call to join God in bringing about His purposes and the finalization of His intent for humanity. It's a prayer for God's rule to be actualized in our lives, seeking His authority over our individual choices and actions. By praying 'Thy kingdom come,' we're acknowledging God's sovereignty and seeking His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. [... more]

Greg Laurie reflects on the importance of prayer and how it can be a powerful tool for Christians to connect with God and bring others to faith. He discusses the Lord's Prayer and how it can be a model for effective prayer, emphasizing the need to pray to a Father in heaven who loves us, to ask for God's will to be done, and to bring our personal needs before God. Laurie also stresses the importance of forgiveness and extending it to others, and encourages listeners to pray for the salvation of those who do not know the Lord. [... more]

The Lord's Prayer calls for God's people to look beyond short-term solutions and seek the full arrival and realization of God's rule, recognizing God as the ultimate authority and submitting to his person, rather than pinning hopes on human leaders or solutions. [... more]

Exploring the concept of the Kingdom of God, its two aspects - visible and invisible, and how it is brought about through submission and appointment. The discussion delves into the importance of faithfulness, the role of Jesus Christ, and the ultimate goal of building His kingdom. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie explores the life of King Belshazzar, whose plans and dreams evolved into sin and debauchery, and how God sent him a message through the prophet Daniel. He also shares the importance of glorifying God and living a life that honors Him, and how Jesus Christ can forgive our sins and bring us into His presence. [... more]

Living a life that matters for eternity means being a fruitful and effective believer, willing to put personal desires on pause to help others. Paul's example in Philippians 1 shows that being absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and that our purpose is to help others grow in their faith until we reach heaven. [... more]

When praying for God's kingdom to come, we must recognize God as the supreme authority, submitting to his person and will, and seeking his rule in our individual lives, rather than relying on short-term solutions or external claimants to power. [... more]