Greg Laurie Podcast
2,045 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsGreg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events—with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at https://harvest.org/.
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What the Resurrection of Jesus Means to You | The Cost of Calvary
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBMost of us are wired to look for a good deal. We like to exchange something of lesser value for something of greater value. Well, on a spiritual level, Jesus offers us an arrangement that’s too good to refuse. We owed a debt we couldn’t pay, but Jesus stepped in and paid a debt He didn’t owe. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us appreciate the price paid at Calvary. But even more remarkably: after Jesus died for our sins, He rose again. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn mor...
Ambassadors | Sunday Message
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPastor Jonathan Laurie points out that, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to be more than refugees, we’re called to be ambassadors: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20 NKJV). Get a closer look at what this means! Notes: Hebrews 13:14 Philippians 3:20 2 Corinthians 5:20 Matthew 6:19–21 “Ambassadors” Matthew 7 1. Judging and Condemning Matthew 7:1–5 Matthew 7:3...
What the Death of Jesus Means to You | A Closer Look at the Cross
April 12, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBFor the past month, we’ve studying the rich writings of the Gospel of Mark. Mark weaves together a vivid narrative of the life of Jesus . . . and certainly the most vivid is his description of the end of Jesus’ life and ministry. These events were choreographed by the Father from the beginning of time, but the events were surprising to a First Century citizen seeing it in real time. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie presents his message, What the Death of Jesus Means to You. List...
What the Death of Jesus Means to You | When Our Sins Were Paid
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThere are very few events of the past that we could rightfully say changed the course of human history. The invention of sliced bread? People often say it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. No. Some might say air travel . . . or telecommunications . . . or penicillin. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the very moment when our sins were paid in full. It’s the singular event that had ETERNAL consequences. And we’ll consider what that event means for us. Listen on ...
A Second Chance in Life | Forgiveness and Restoration
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGolfers know the meaning of the world “mulligan.” Bad golfers know it very well. A mulligan is a do-over. “Take that swing over again, you’re good.” Well thankfully the Lord allows mulligans in the spiritual life. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins...” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us follow the biblical account of a certain spiritual failure. We’ll see what it was that led to the sin, and how that sin was forgiven and fellowship restore...
A Second Chance in Life | God Rewriting Your Story
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEver looked at the social media posts of a friend and think, “Wow, they live a pretty good life.” Someone has pointed out we should never compare someone else’s highlight reel, to our blooper reel. We live out our blooper reel everyday, don’t we? We see the flubs, the fumbles, the gaffes, and the goofs up close. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God sees beyond the blooper, to the future. Today, a good example of how God can rewrite our story. Listen on harves...
The Best Choice | Doing More for Jesus
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBEver been that one person at your table in a restaurant that takes a pass on dessert? Everybody’s ordering salted caramel this and double chocolate that, and they look at you like you have a second nose growing out of the side of your head! “What’s wrong with you!?” But sometimes we have to pass up the attractive things for the best things. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a course for a richer, more fulfilling walk with the Lord, in spite of other things that ...
The Best Choice | Jesus Commends Mary
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBIf the gift someone gives you is modest, your expression of thanks can likewise be modest. When the gift is extraordinary, a modern etiquette expert says, “Keep the level of the thank you near the level of kindness you received.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a memorable moment in Jesus’ ministry when gratitude was extended Him at such a generous level, it drew attention and even criticism from the disciples. But Pastor Greg explains that Jesus commended Mary....
Only Jesus! | The Path to Heaven
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThere’s nothing like driving a wide vehicle on a narrow road to make you sweat. Things get tight ... tight ... tighter still ... and you suck in your breath...! C’mon, like that’s going to make your vehicle thinner. Ever done that? But narrow roads have to be taken seriously. And the Bible describes the narrow road that leads to heaven. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that there are few who find it . . . it’s only found through a relationship with Christ. Listen on h...
Only Jesus! | The Transfiguration
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe’ve all seen things we’ll never forget. Maybe we saw Old Faithful in Yellowstone. Or we stood on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Or maybe it was watching our child take their first steps. But nothing on earth could have prepared these certain onlookers for the spectacle they were about to see. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the Transfiguration of Jesus, we’ll see it left them speechless. Well, should have left them speechless – but one of them spoke anyway. Liste...
Lost in Translation | The Source of Happiness
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBSo much of life is determined by our focus. Do we focus on career more than family, or family more than career? Do we focus more on pursuing goals, or enjoying the journey? Some focus on happiness . . . it’s their most important pursuit in life. And yet happiness isn’t found through direct pursuit. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that happiness comes when we put God before ourselves . . . when His will becomes our will. That’s our cross to bear. Listen on harvest.org...
Lost in Translation | An Important Question
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPastor Greg Laurie calls his series in the book of Mark The Gospel for Busy People. It’s God’s full plan of salvation, explained and applied to our lives today. And on this edition of A NEW BEGINNING, we hear Jesus explain that full plan of salvation to disciples who were hearing it unfold for the first time. It’s a fascinating discussion where Jesus polls the disciples on perhaps the most significant question of the ages . . . a question that carries eternal consequences. Listen on harvest...
Easter Is for Everyone | Easter Sunday Message
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBEaster celebrates the day Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe, for people who owed a debt they couldn’t pay. And today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see that Easter is a message for everyone. Because, quite simply, we all need the redemption celebrated on this special day. It’s a timely message about a timeless gift. This message originally aired in 2021. To join our 2024 Easter service online, visit live.harvest.org --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries a...
What Jesus Says About Worry and Anxiety | Sunday Message
March 30, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBDo you struggle with worry and anxiety? Pastor Greg Laurie covers what Jesus has to say on the topic as we finish our series, "Sermon on the Mount." Notes: Matthew 6 “The more we use social media, the less happy we seem to be.” —Alice G. Walton, Senior Editor, Forbes What do people worry about the most? Appearance. When things are good, we worry about when they’ll be bad; and when things are bad, we worry about if they will ever be good again. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks ...
A New Day Dawning | The Source of Hope
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBYears ago, bad news arrived in just one daily dose, delivered by way of the 6 o’clock news. Today, we're drowning in a 24/7 deluge of negativity from cable, the internet, and even the carefully curated lives on social media. This constant bombardment leaves us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see where hope comes from. We’ll walk along with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest upda...
Carrying the Cross | Good Friday Devotional
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB"Then Jesus said to his disciples, 'If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.'" —Matthew 16:24 Subscribe to Pastor Greg's daily devotional podcast for more content like this: https://link.chtbl.com/dailydevo --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
A New Day Dawning | Jesus' Sacrifice
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBTwo of the most important holidays on the calendar are Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Without the Lord’s death (commemorated on Good Friday), there’s no forgiveness of sin. And regarding the Resurrection, Paul said “if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, your faith also is in vain.” As we prepare for Good Friday and Easter, Pastor Greg Laurie brings a special message today on A NEW BEGINNING. Insight to help us gain a fuller appreciation for the Lord’s sacrifice. List...
Amazing Faith | What's Derailing Your Prayers
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPrayer is a privilege. God invites us to pray—with boldness. He invites to seek, ask, and knock. But sometimes our prayers can be derailed. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us investigate those factors that can keep our prayers from reaching God’s throne. We’re in a practical series of lessons in the Gospel of Mark titled, The Gospel for Busy People. And today, we’ll see how to undergird our prayers with faith and with a proper attitude and respect for our God. Listen on h...
Amazing Faith | Using Our Faith
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBGod’s plan for His children includes blessings, joy, and contentment. It also includes some challenges and trials along the way. But that plan also provides the tools to navigate those tough times we face. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us understand one of the most important tools we’ve been given. Faith is the key that’ll help us see a way when there seems to be no way. Today, Pastor Greg helps us put our amazing faith into practice. Listen on harvest.org --- Lea...
Everyone Needs Jesus | The Savior's Touch
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWe all need a touch from the Lord. And the Lord is ready to reach out. But too often, we’re touched, and jostled, and pummeled by the world around us . . . and we can’t seem to climb out from under the dogpile to feel the touch of the Lord. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us draw inspiration and practical instruction from a pairing of stories in the New Testament when Jesus’ touch came to just the right people at just the right time. Good encouragement is ahead. Listen on...
How to (and How Not to) Pray | Sunday Message
March 24, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat does your prayer life look like? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us stay on the right track as we examine the way Jesus instructed His disciples to pray. Notes: Matthew 6 Jesus did what the disciples had asked; and in doing so, He was acknowledging that prayer is something that can be learned. The Lord’s prayer shows us how to pray Jesus’ way. But first, Jesus shows us how not to pray. Read: Matthew 6:5–8 Sin knows no boundaries; it afflicts us when we are far from God and follows us to...
Everyone Needs Jesus | God's Timing Isn't Ours
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe live in an instant society. Heat up something in the microwave in seconds, not minutes or hours. Get a message to someone on the other side of the planet in a split second, not days or weeks. Should it be any wonder then why we assume our prayers shouldn’t happen lickety-split? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says, as it happens, God’s clocks run on a different schedule than ours. We’ll see our timing is often impetuous . . . His timing is always perfect. Listen on harvest.o...
God Is Bigger Than Your Problem | Treatment for Spiritual Ills
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBMedical science has come a long way in the last century. Little more than a hundred years ago, doctors treated many maladies by bloodletting! Now there are so many targeted medications, they have to get creative with the names . . . like Cisplatin, Moxifloxacin and Pancuronium. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says we should treat our spiritual ills with a kind of targeted, effective treatment. Treatment recommended by our Maker. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscr...
God Is Bigger Than Your Problem | God's Power Against Evil
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBSome people are into trucks. The more power, the more capacity, the bigger, the better. Consider the Belaz 75710 mining truck. It weighs 750,000 pounds – empty. And its tires are 13 feet tall. There’s no comparison to consumer pickup trucks. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that there’s no comparison between our enemy and our God. God’s power and capabilities are infinite. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org . A...
The Golden Key to Spiritual Growth | Practicing Obedience to God
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBSurprisingly, 20 to 30 percent of prescriptions for chronic health conditions are never filled . . . and about half are not taken as prescribed. Think about that. We go to the doctor, he or she examines us and gives us the medication to make us better. All we gotta do is take the pills . . . and an alarming number don’t! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Bible’s prescription for growing spiritually . . . but, same thing, we’ve got to follow the Great Physician’s ins...
The Golden Key to Spiritual Growth | Cause and Effect
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSo much of life is a study of cause and effect. We wonder why we get so many speeding tickets. Hmm . . . could it be that we drive too fast? Or wonder why it’s so hard to get up in the morning. Maybe it’s linked to how easy it is to stay up late the night before. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us study cause and effect as it relates to success in the Christian life. Jesus paid the price for our salvation, but we’ll see maturity and spiritual growth are up to us. Listen o...
What Jesus Thinks About Everything | Sunday Message
March 17, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBAnger, lust, keeping your word… Pastor Jonathan Laurie covers these topics and more in this message. Notes: Matthew 5:21–48 1. Anger. Matthew 5:21–26 Reconciliation. Matthew 5:24 “Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth.” —Chuck Norris 2. Lust. Matthew 5:27–32 It’s been said that it’s not the bait; it’s the bite that is sin. Hebrews 4:15 “Those who stand for nothing fall for everything.” —Alexander Hamilton “You cannot keep birds from flying over ...
What Prayer Isn’t About | Devotional
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MB"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." —Matthew 6:33 Subscribe to Pastor Greg's daily devotional podcast for more content like this: https://link.chtbl.com/dailydevo --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A New Kind of Family | Learning From God
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen we finish praying the sinner’s prayer, and become a child of God, it would be great if all our questions are immediately answered, all our doubts are suddenly dispelled and the gaps in our understanding are instantly filled in. But coming to know God and His plan for our lives is part of the privilege and challenge of living the Christian life. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we should feel free to approach God for help in sharpening our understanding and...
A New Kind of Family | Bible Principles for Family Relationships
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn essence, believers are a part of two families. We’re a part of our earthly families, and we’re part of the family of God. There are privileges and responsibilities that go with both. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how it’s sometimes difficult to share about our faith with our earthly family. Sometimes, one family doesn’t want to hear about the other one. Today, some good insight on what God expects of us within those most important earthly relationships. List...
Follow Me | Sharing the Gospel with Others
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe all begin following the Lord at different times, and from different backgrounds. But we’re all united in finding forgiveness for our sins, and sharing a calling to bring otherr into a saving relationship with God. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us look at the way Jesus bid His disciples to “come follow me.” We’ll examine that calling, what it costs and what it offers, and we’ll consider the blessing of being used by God to accomplish His Kingdom business. Listen on ha...
Follow Me | God's Calling
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBBilly Graham wasn’t just a good preacher, a passionate speaker, and a strong believer, he was the greatest evangelist in history. But he was a humble young dairy farmer before he accepted God’s call on his life. What kinds of things can God do through you when you accept His call on YOUR life? That’s the question we’ll explore today here on A NEW BEGINNING. Glad you’re along as Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series in Mark. He’s titled this message collection “The Gospel for Busy People.” ...
The Gospel for Busy People | Overcoming Temptation
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt’s never a mistake to follow Jesus’ example. In fact, that’s implied in the definition of “follower” or “disciple.” We’re walking in the footsteps of Jesus. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the dramatic moment when Jesus had a confrontation with the Devil himself. It was the moment the Savior of our souls crossed paths with the accuser of the brethren. But Jesus chose to make it a teaching moment for all of us as believers who encounter the scourge of temptation...
Make a Difference | Sunday Message
March 10, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAs Christians, should we be impacting culture? The answer's yes! Pastor Greg Laurie encourages us to do so and shows us how to go about it. Notes: Matthew 5 Point #1: The world needs salt and light Point #2: We should prepare ourselves and children to live in the real world as followers of Christ Point #3: As Christians, we need to invade—not evade—the culture Point #4: We need to bring people the gospel message Point #5: Before we can tell them, we must first live it; we must practi...
The Gospel for Busy People | The Solution for Sin
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBI John 1:8 says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” Given that . . . given we’re all in this boat together . . . what do we do now? How do sinners like us find forgiveness for our sin, relief for our guilt, and re-establish a relationship with a Holy God? That’s the subject on the table today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie launches a brand new series. We’ll see how we can access that second chance Jesus offers. Listen on harvest.org ...
A Crash Course on Prayer | Access to God
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIt’s said that Abraham Lincoln had an open-door policy for citizens. They could literally come right into the While House and talk with him. My how things have changed. Today, VIPs are universally unreachable . . . with one notable exception. Our God not only allows us to come to Him, He invites us, in fact He urges us. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take full advantage of the open door we call prayer. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harves...
A Crash Course on Prayer | The Solution for Worry
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBSomeone has said worry is the advanced interest you pay on troubles that seldom come. An old Swedish proverb says worry gives a small thing a big shadow. What shadow is looming over you right now? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues a series called Faith 101: A Crash Course on the Christian Life. We’ll tackle the problem of worry and anxiety. Pastor Greg points out that the Lord has given us a very powerful tool to help us put our worries to rest. Listen on harvest.org -...
A Crash Course on Evangelism & Discipleship | Practical Tips
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBAbout 30 million real Christmas trees decorated homes this past Christmas. And about 30 million Christmas trees became kindling not long after the holiday. There’s a spiritual parallel. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to keep our faith from drying out. We’ll learn to keep it re-kindled by sharing the hope we have with others. Glad you’re along for A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg brings us some practical pointers on effective evangelism. It’s a good opportunity to take notes. Listen ...
A Crash Course on Evangelism & Discipleship | Success Principles
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPastor Greg Laurie has the opportunity to share the Gospel with countless people each year. He does so through films, crusade events, through social media and right here on A NEW BEGINNING. We’ve seen more than a million professions of faith in the 50 years of Harvest Ministries. So there must be a secret formula for successful evangelism, right? Pastor Greg would be the first to say there is no secret formula. But there are some practical pointers, and he explains them today. Listen on har...
How to Be Happy, Part 2 | Sunday Message
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBPastor Greg Laurie continues covering The Beatitudes, where we see what the actions of happy people look like. Notes: Matthew 5 The Sermon on the Mount is only for Christians Happy are the humble Happy people are "unhappy" people A happy person will be a meek person A happy person passionately desires a righteous life Read Matthew 5:7 Point #1: Happy people are merciful people Extend God's mercy toward you to others; forgiven people should be forgiving people Read Matthew 5:8 Po...
Greg Laurie on Entertainment and Evangelism, Culture, Antisemitism, and More
March 02, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBPastor Greg Laurie speaks with Billy Hallowell on various topics, including his new cartoon. Watch The Adventures of Ben Born Again & YellowDog on Harvest+ --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Faith 101 | Fighting Victoriously
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIf there’s a war raging, and someone mistakenly stumbles into the middle of it, the warriors don’t suddenly stop and say, ‘Hey, wait a minute, fellas, this guy isn’t part of it. Let’s wait ‘til he gets outta the way.’ No people who stumble into battle unaware often get caught in the crossfire. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie wants to make sure that doesn’t happen to us. He points out that we’re surrounded by spiritual warfare, and we need to be prepared to fight, and fight victo...
Faith 101 | Back to Basics
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBA pilot said, “the basics of aviation are really quite simple. You push the control stick forward and the houses get real big; you pull it back and the houses get real small.” But imagine if a pilot did lose track of the basics—can’t remember what those switches do, or even why they’re important. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us with a refresher course on the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a good reminder of the fundamentals that’ll keep us all from crashing a...
Precious in His Sight | Taking a Stand
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFor every 1,000 live births in the U.S., there are 195 abortions. Nearly 20%. Think about that. Since 1973, more than 63 million unborn children never got the chance to live their lives. That’s more than the current population of 26 U.S. states combined. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses that heartbreaking reality, and the need to take a stand. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org . A New Beginning is the daily half-ho...
What to Do When the Odds Are Against You | God's Provision
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBSometimes we may think that our effort, by itself, does count for much. Maybe we’re the only believer in our family . . . or the only Christian at work . . . or the only one in our group of friends at school. The odds are against us. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to one of the most encouraging stories in the Old Testament. We’ll catch up with a military leader about to fight a battle, when God told him to send most of his army home so that God alone would get cre...
What to Do When the Odds Are Against You | True Worth
February 26, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBLet’s say you want to sell your car. You think it’s worth about 10 thousand dollars. But right away, someone pays you 15 thousand dollars. Sold! So what was your car worth? Well, it was worth what the buyer was willing to pay. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some encouraging insights on OUR worth based on the One who purchased us with the blood of His only begotten Son. And given our real worth, we’ll see how the Lord has equipped us for real Kingdom work. Listen on h...
How to Be Happy, Part 1 | Sunday Message
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBSome people look for happiness in relationships, money, or shopping. Where do you look? Hint: If it's not to God, that's the wrong place! Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that true happiness can only be found in a relationship with our Creator. Notes: "God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself because it's not there." —C. S. Lewis Happiness comes from who you know, not what you have. "...Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord" —Psalm 144:15 The Christian faith is a h...
Give Me This Mountain | All In
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBDuring Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response is from us is to give our all. Listen on harve...
Give Me This Mountain | Tips for Spiritual Longevity
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat’s the best way to chart a course for a successful Christian life over the long haul? We might ask someone who’s walked that path over the long haul. There’s no discounting the wisdom that comes with experience. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie looks back over the past 50 years of ministry at his home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship. The Lord has blessed, but it hasn’t always been easy. So today he offers some good perspective for all of us on the path of faith. Li...
Don't Make Deals with the Devil | Help in Time of Need
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBEver been caught in gridlock? Maybe you’re trying to get out of the parking lot of a large sporting event. You’re stuck. You can go forward, you can’t back up, you can’t go to the right or the left. Only thing you can do is...look up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a time of challenge in the history of the Israelites. They needed help. They were stuck. They looked up, and God came through. We’ll see what lessons we can learn for our own spiritual gridlock. Listen o...