More Faith More Life

Pastor Steve Gray

You were made for more than the status quo. So if you're ready to do more, tune in to "More Faith, More Life" and hear an unfiltered biblical word from Pastor Steve Gray every week. It's time to be more for your family, do more with your career, and see more of God's promises in your life! Pastor Steve has over 45+ years as a worship artist, minister, non-profit leader, and bold truth speaker. Get practical tools based on real-life experiences that you can put into action to redefine your faith and, ultimately, your life.

  1. Stop Turning Church Into Group Therapy | #147

    FEB 17

    Stop Turning Church Into Group Therapy | #147

    In this episode of More Faith More Life, Pastor Steve Gray confronts what he calls “the Therapy Gospel”. It's a version of Christianity that focuses on coping instead of transformation. He challenges the modern church’s self-centered starting point and calls believers back to the message Jesus actually preached: “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.” Instead of beginning with guilt and anxiety, Steve urges a shift toward forward-moving Kingdom living, calling listeners to die to self, enter Christ’s life, and walk in real transformation. This is not about feeling better. It’s about becoming new. If you’ve ever felt stuck in church but hungry for revival, this episode will reframe how you see repentance, salvation, and the true Gospel. Key Takeaways: Therapy vs. Transformation: Pastor Steve Gray critiques the modern "therapy gospel," urging a return to the transformative power found in the teachings of Jesus, which call for a renewal and departure from merely coping with personal issues.The Kingdom of God: Emphasis on the need to understand repentance in light of the Kingdom of God being at hand—a calling towards living a life shaped by divine purpose rather than personal history or self-centered salvation.Critique of Religious Systems: Analysis of how contemporary religious systems often fail believers, leaving them feeling lost within a structure that should foster growth and enlightenment.Historical Perspective: References to Martin Luther's Reformation highlight how historical attempts to reconcile faith with personal guilt and anxiety have evolved, impacting present-day religious practices and beliefs.Redefining Conversion: A call to rethink the sinner's prayer and conversion experiences to ensure they align with biblical notions of losing oneself to gain life abundantly in Christ, invoking personal sacrifice and genuine transformation.

    29 min
  2. Everyone Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes | #142

    JAN 13

    Everyone Did What Was Right In Their Own Eyes | #142

    In this episode, Pastor Steve Gray wrestles with one of the biggest questions of our time: what is truth. Steve anchors the conversation in Scripture, from Pilate’s question to the closing warning in Judges, where everyone did what was right in their own eyes. He explains how truth is not something we invent, it is something God reveals, and Jesus makes it clear that there is a side of truth and it has a voice. Drawing from revival history and the story of Esther, Steve warns that comfort can create a false sense of security, and that believers must recognize the moment they are living in and speak with clarity. The episode is a call back to the center, Jesus, and a call forward into unity, conviction, and revival. Key Takeaways: The current societal landscape is filled with confusion over what constitutes truth, making it crucial for believers to return to biblical principles and seek divine guidance.The Book of Judges illustrates the dangers of lacking a unified truth, serving as a parallel to the disunity seen in many modern churches.Not having an agreed truth within the Church could weaken the community's ability to counteract anti-Christian agendas in society.Historical and biblical narratives point to the importance of collective agreement to preserve order and resist oppressive movements.Revival and agreed-upon truth within the Church could bring about necessary spiritual and societal change, emphasizing the importance of focusing on God’s presence and guidance.

    33 min
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You were made for more than the status quo. So if you're ready to do more, tune in to "More Faith, More Life" and hear an unfiltered biblical word from Pastor Steve Gray every week. It's time to be more for your family, do more with your career, and see more of God's promises in your life! Pastor Steve has over 45+ years as a worship artist, minister, non-profit leader, and bold truth speaker. Get practical tools based on real-life experiences that you can put into action to redefine your faith and, ultimately, your life.

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