Comments on: Excellence.

By: Pat Pestoni

Pat Pestoni — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:55:21 +0000

Sounds like a message I need to get. I went to Lake Almanor with family. Boy, I know I need more EXCELLENCE in my like. I get bogged down with the issues of life, and with family issues, and I choose to try to wrestle through the muck and mire on my own. Bad choice. But our loving God always pulls me through and picks me back up and encourages me to keep on looking to Him for He is my EXCELLENCE. What a loving, merciful God we serve. Excellent comment Ms. Marilyn Girl. I will talk to you soon, just got home from camping. We missed the fires, but what a lightning storm it was. I have never seen one quite like it, so long. Pray for the firemen and families in the areas being affected. Love, Pat Pray for Sandy Johnsom and family, they are in Shasta near the fire too.Thanks

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:29:07 +0000

Today’s sermon was awesome.

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Thank you, Sarah, for your encouraging message. I appreciate it. Praise the Lord!
Greg

By: Seralynn Lewis

Seralynn Lewis — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:12:59 +0000

God Bless! This is an EXCELLENT way to utilize the tools today to spread the gospel and to connect with “family” members.

I REALLY liked the analogy of having been given a “bag of gifts” from God (reminds me of Christmas). That we are not to look into other people’s bags. But too often, as humans, we do that. Everyone has their own gifts. The key is to maximize the gifts God has given us for His glory. Since we are human, we have weaknesses, so we should work on them to make those weaknesses less weak. If that makes any sense.

By: Greg "Ringo" Smith

Greg "Ringo" Smith — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:55:52 +0000

Thanks for the food for thought. It really helps one to read and focus on the topic to really understand one’s own thoughts on the subject. To me, excellence is really who you are when no one is watching (but our God, of course). That is really the yardstick by which we are measured. When we do shows I am struck by many of the comments we receive about us coming across as “very spiritual” or about how we touch people. It helps me to understand the importance of how you live your everyday life and how that comes across to other people you come in contact with. Excellence is striving towards godliness in all we do-it will reap the finest rewards!

By: Todd Brassfield

Todd Brassfield — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:25:32 +0000

I love this Greg…The part about God giving us a bag and in the bags are gifts, and your past teachings on being able to control your own thoughts has made a difference in my life. Much love to you my good friend.

By: Cheryl Reeves

Cheryl Reeves — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:48:23 +0000

Pastor Greg:

Your message yesteday entitled “Majoring on Thee Almighty” was so powerful and thought provoking. My devotion from Streams in the Desert March 1 was taken from Ecc.7:13 “Consider what God has done” I just love it when God confirms and reminds me of the most important thing in life.It helps me to keep the right eternal perspective on life and truly how small my concerns are for Thee Almighty. Thanks Pastor Greg. A great message “for such a time as this.”

“That I might know Him and the power of His resurrection,and the fellowship of His sufferings,being made conformable unto His death.” Phil.3:10

Because of Jesus, Cheryl

By: Marsha L. Gallup

Marsha L. Gallup — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:33:56 +0000

The comments which I just read tell me that in Calvary Chapel Auburn we are one in the Spirit. Thank you, Greg, for teaching us the Word of God and writing songs (Sarah too) that lead our hearts minds and souls to HIM-keeping us in worship of HIM. Marsha,a Believer in Jesus Christ

By: Stephanie Hunsaker

Stephanie Hunsaker — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:46:42 +0000

Hi Pastor Greg,

Truly you are a blessing to all! My husband, son and I have learned so much from your teaching on Sunday mornings. It is obvious that God has given you this great gift to share the truth with His people. When we leave on Sunday morning, we leave feeling encourage and loved. It is amazing! Anyway, I just wanted you to know how much we appreciate you!

In Christ,
Stephanie

By: Marilyn McMahon

Marilyn McMahon — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:24:53 +0000

WOW! Church was awesome yesterday. The character of EXCELLENCE is definitely being practiced here, because the services are better and better.

Brother Greg, thanks so much for the many encouragements that come through the Holy Spirit as you speak. It was incredible to think that God loved me and thought about me before He even created the world. That is too lofy for our little human minds, but came through loud and clear in the Spirit. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Jesus. It brings tears of joy to my eyes now while contemplating that very fact!!!

This morning in my study I read and understood Hebrews 12:12-13. It directs the believer to live a life of EXCELLENCE in order to pass Godly living on to others. It is God’s promise to heal our iniquities as we seek His will in our lives daily. This is the true ‘healing’ message of the Gospel that we can claim and cherish for our own lives. Praise God!

I am blessed that the Lord has brought me here as I tread on my own path toward EXCELLENCE. With His help I will surely finish well.

In His Love,
Marilyn

By: Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:03:19 +0000

Greg-
Welcome to the world of blogging!
I appreciate your heart for God and love for His people.
Greg