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Greg Lavine
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Oct 2, 2025
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Greg grew up in a Jewish home near Minneapolis and learned Hebrew scripture and tradition from birth. He knew about God, but did not know God. As a young teenager God opened his eyes and awoke his soul to experience Jesus as the messiah, the fulfillment of all he knew. College, marriage to Debra, and seminary followed in Colorado. He’s been at New Life since 1998. Greg and Debra’s incredible adult children (Levi, Abigail, Samuel, and Grace) all grew up here, and two grandchildren (Mariah and Ethan) call Colorado home. He enjoys hiking, photography, sports, and is a bit fanatical about all things Vikings.
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Jun 4, 2025 ∙ 1 min
The Treasure and the Pearl
The Treasure and the Pearl Matthew 13 John: Lebron James card. What would you sell everything you had for? Greg: Parable of the hidden treasure: Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of God: once we experience the treasure, we won’t hesitate to give everything away for it. Amy and ebay. John: Antique Roadshow. How many of you would buy these for $5,000? They’re worth over a $1M. John 12:1-8: Mary, Jesus, and the ointment. She had experienced Jesus. It was worth it! Greg: The pearl: Matthew 13:45-46 John:...
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Oct 31, 2022 ∙ 1 min
The Dangers of Success: Gideon
Right In My Own Eyes: Gideon The Danger of Success Judges 8 G: The greatest danger: success. Success pulls us away from God and the gospel. The lie that we earned it and deserved it. Parenting. J: Parenting success. Compare to when kids were small. All the mistakes I made. 24 when Camille was born. Afraid of DCS coming. Gideon: unique slide. Usually after judge comes time of peace. Not with Gideon. It begins with success that he claims for himself: Jdgs 7:18, 20: “and for Gideon!” G: 8:1:...
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Apr 29, 2022 ∙ 3 min
Outsiders: Jesus Heals the Lepers
Outsiders: Your Faith Has Made You Well Luke 17:11-19 Outsiders Jesus Loved the Lepers Greg Lavine and John Beeson G: Does Jesus actually make a difference in our lives? As we head toward Easter we consider the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Amazing! But does it change anything in our lives today? If we have faith in him, will it make a difference in our lives? Jesus promises us that faith alone can make us well. Lk 17:19. J: Back up: we are going to drop into the middle of the...
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Feb 24, 2022 ∙ 1 min
The Problem of Suffering: Job's Plea
God uses suffering for his glory and our growth. Sermon begins at 19:00 Preached at New Life Bible Fellowship, Tucson, Arizona. Team sermon by Greg Lavine and John Beeson
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Oct 9, 2021 ∙ 5 min
The Grass is Always Greener: Facing Trials
The Grass is Greener: Trials November 1, 2020 James 1:1-4 Are you very happy? In 2018 that question was asked to American and 31% said they’re very happy. That same question was asked to Americans this June and fewer than half said they’re very happy. Only 14% of Americans said they’re “very happy.”i Americans are less optimistic about their future than they were in 2018 and lonelier. We all want to be very happy, don’t we? How can we get there? It’s by finding greener grass. Our resolution...
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Sep 4, 2021 ∙ 6 min
Faith Among the Faithless: The Adversary
Faith Among the Faithless Esther 3 The Adversary You never forget the clang of the steel vestibule doors of a jail. My first time in jail. One week until graduation. Cat calls. Doors rattling. “Fish!” Fear. Fear is natural and good. It can alert us to danger. It can protect us from harm. A certain level of fear is appropriate in jail. It is good to fear a red hot stove. A gun. Fear God or fear the circumstances around us. But fear can also control us. A decision awaits each of us: will we...
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Aug 21, 2021 ∙ 2 min
God's Wisdom for the Family (Proverbs)
Paths of Wisdom: Family 4/25/2021 J: We all have a few phrases we remember our parents or grandparents saying. My grandfather’s sayings: “The finest tiger in the jungle.” “Ice cream fills in the cracks.” What did your grandparents say to you? Maybe “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” Or “If you can’t sy something nice, don’t say anything at all.” Or “You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” What do you want your kids and grandkids to remember? Series: paths of wisdom....
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Jul 25, 2021 ∙ 6 min
Esther's Courage to Save Her People
Faith Among the Faithless Esther 3 The Adversary You never forget the clang of the steel vestibule doors of a jail. My first time in jail. One week until graduation. Cat calls. Doors rattling. “Fish!” Fear. Fear is natural and good. It can alert us to danger. It can protect us from harm. A certain level of fear is appropriate in jail. It is good to fear a red hot stove. A gun. Fear God or fear the circumstances around us. But fear can also control us. A decision awaits each of us: will we...
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