Greg Laurie Podcast
2,073 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 447 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 Lord’s Return Means to You | How to Spend Our Time While We Wait
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBFor many kids, as the days countdown to the end of a school year, there’s excitement...no more homework, no more tests! I think Alice Cooper sang about that. But those final hours of the school year can go by so S-L-O-W-L-Y. A lot of us feel that way about the return of Christ. We’re excited to see our Savior, but we’ve been waiting a long time. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the reasons for the wait and shows us what God would have us do with our extra time. L...
The Harvest Crusade Starts TONIGHT!
July 01, 2023 07:00 - 30 seconds - 515 KBThere's a seat for everyone at the Harvest Crusade... the doubters, the sufferers, the seekers, and the believers. We hope to see you this weekend! If you can't make it in person, join us online and watch this life-changing event live with an online community! — July 1–2 | Honda Center | 6 PM | FREE Learn more at crusade.harvest.org Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just a Moment | Truths About the Will of God
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Harvest Crusade is here this weekend! Join us in person at the Honda Center or online on July 1–2 at 6 PM PDT. Learn more here. Campers who like to go out into the boondocks to find a remote campsite sometimes fly drones to look ahead at what’s around the next bend. They can make better decisions with a bird’s eye view. Well, we’ll make better decisions about our lives if we trust God’s view . . . the one that sees around the bend and w ell into the future. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pas...
Just a Moment | Following God's Direction
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThe Harvest Crusade is here this weekend! Join us in person at the Honda Center or online on July 1–2 at 6 PM PDT. Learn more here. Many of us remember the stress of driving in an unfamiliar area before GPS. “Do we turn at the next signal, or the one after that . . . or was it the one we just passed!?” Life got simpler when our dashboard told us where to go. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the joy we can discover when we let God’s will tell us where to go. We’re thin...
Things Jesus Never Said | Human Wisdom VS. Divine Wisdom
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThe Harvest Crusade is here this weekend! Join us in person at the Honda Center or online on July 1–2 at 6 PM PDT. Learn more here. Certain things people say can SOUND like they’re true. But they’re not. Before the railroad was invented, it was believed people couldn’t ever travel faster than 30 miles an hour because air would rush past them and they wouldn’t be able to breathe. How fast were you driving to work today? And you’re still here. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie urge...
Things Jesus Never Said | Bible Truths That Have Been Distorted
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Harvest Crusade is here this weekend! Join us in person at the Honda Center or online on July 1–2 at 6 PM PDT. Learn more here. Ever play the telephone game? You and some others gather in a circle. Someone whispers a message to the first person, who whispers it to the second and so on. When the last person reveals what he heard, it’s obvious that the message got wildly distorted. Some people seem to play a game like that with their Bible knowledge. They rely on what they’ve heard the Bi...
Talk This Way | Using Our Words Wisely
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBNo matter who we are, what neighborhood we come from, whether we’re famous, infamous or unknown, we have something someone else wants. We have something someone else needs. We have a smile, and a kind word. It’s that simple. Maybe we don’t have a dollar in our pocket, but a moment of kindness may be just what someone needs to get through their difficulty. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us follow the Bible’s plan for the wise use of our words. Listen on harvest.org --- ...
How to Lead Others to Jesus | Sunday Message
June 25, 2023 19:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIf you’ve ever been nervous about sharing your faith, Pastor Greg Laurie has good news: it’s easier than you might think. In this Sunday message, he gives us a powerful example of leading others to Christ from John 4. Notes Jesus never dealt with any two people in exactly the same way, because there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to evangelism—everyone is different! 1. Telling your story (testimony) is a powerful bridge for the gospel message. People may argue with you about facts, ...
Scott Furrow Interviews Greg Laurie | Recent MLB Decisions, Upcoming Crusade, Evangelizing…
June 24, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBScott Furrow interviews Pastor Greg Laurie to discuss recent MLB decisions, the upcoming crusade, evangelizing, and more. This interview first aired on The Pastor Scott Show. --- 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.
Talk This Way | Controlling Our Tongues
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBWe’ve all been wounded by something someone said to us. And, if we’re candid, we’d probably all admit we’ve said some things that may have hurt someone else. Once those careless words leave our mouths, there’s just no getting them back. How can we control our tongues . . . how can we keep that tiger in the cage? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to some specific counsel in the book of James. Today’s message is a featured part of our brand new series Walk This Way. Listen...
How to Deal with Trials & Temptations | Setting Yourself Up for Success
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSome people bake a double batch of cookies and then wonder why they’re tempted to eat sweets. Some make sure their new car has a supercharged-mega-hemi-turbo-GT engine and wonder why the police seem to be handing out more speeding tickets. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take an honest look at temptation and how we often set ourselves up for the fall. We’ll learn to recalibrate and set ourselves up for more success, and more satisfaction. Listen on harvest.org --- Ow...
How to Deal with Trials & Temptations | Growth Through Hard Times
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe trees with the strongest root systems are not those where a breeze blows gently through the leaves. No, the strongest trees face challenging winds which cause their root systems to grow deeper. Could it be that God is revealing a lesson about how winds of adversity affect our spiritual roots? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what’s happening when trials and tribulations are blowing against us. We’ll learn how to embrace the growth, and find joy in the journey. L...
Hope is On the Way | Finding Our Way With God's Word
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBSome comedians have stopped performing on college campuses. Why? Political correctness is more important than humor. And on some campuses, the biblical values we once held sacred are now considered hate speech. Look at TV. Curse words and innuendo flow freely, but traditional family values are deemed offensive. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find our bearings. The Apostle Paul and several contemporaries show the way. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on...
Hope is On the Way | Finding Hope in Christ's Sacrifice
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIf ever there was someone who had a reason to be hopeless, it was Jesus. He left the glory of heaven to come to earth. He was tempted like us, felt pain like us, felt betrayal like us. The world He created turned against Him, and He was sentenced to the death of a common criminal. How’s YOUR day going? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points to the hope found in Jesus’ sacrifice for us – a message Pastor Greg has been sharing in his Harvest Crusades for 30 years. Listen on harve...
Hope for Our Nation | 2022 Harvest Crusade
June 17, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWe're just a couple weeks away from this year's Harvest Crusade! Get a glimpse of what to expect—and don't forget to join us this summer for an all new gospel presentation from Pastor Greg Laurie. This year we'll be at the Honda Center on July 1–2! Learn more: crusade.harvest.org --- 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/lis...
Wake Up, Suit Up, Lighten Up | Committing Ourselves to the Lord
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBMany people have colorful stories about their first car. Dependably undependable. Some had to hold the shift lever “just so” to start it, or pop the hood and tap on the battery, or make sure they parked on a hill so they could get a rolling start the next day. How much can God depend on us? Are we “instant in season” . . . or stuck in park? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie invites us to fully commit ourselves to the Lord and to the work He wants us to do. Listen on harvest.org ...
Wake Up, Suit Up, Lighten Up | Ready for Christ's Return
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEver been driving along a familiar road, and suddenly you realize you don’t remember the last couple of miles? Your mind was in a fog. You were going through the motions, hand on the steering wheel, foot on the gas pedal, but you weren’t focused. Pastor Greg Laurie is concerned that some people may be serving the Lord that way - lack of focus, in a bit of a fog. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, we’ll get a wake up call to be alert and prepared for the soon return of the Lord. Insights from Romans. ...
Handling Hardship & Difficult People | Relief From Our Burdens
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYou might be surprised to know that we put a man on the moon before anyone ever invented a suitcase with wheels. Yeah, in the 60s, everyone grabbed the handle and lifted. But in the 70s, roller bags emerged and people thought why carry the load when you don’t have to. But so many of us are carrying the burden of long-ago offenses when we don’t have to. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find relief. We’ll see the path forward is outlined clearly in the Bible. Listen o...
Handling Hardship & Difficult People | Responding to Persecution
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBEach of us is born with something commonly called the “fight or flight” response. If our safety is threatened, our skin gets flushed, our pupils dilate, and our heart rate speeds up. It’s your body’s way of getting ready to respond. But when someone persecutes us, we often feel that same urge to respond. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says the WAY we respond makes all the difference in the world. And we’ll see Jesus taught us a way to respond that furthers the Kingdom. Listen ...
What It Really Means to Love God | A Closer Look at Love
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe book of Romans contains some of the most profound insight on what the Christian faith is all about. Paul wrote this theology textbook for a church some 1500 miles away from his own home. But within the explanations of righteousness and redemption is important information about God’s love for us, our love for God, and love for others. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on that theme as he brings us a message called What It Really Means to Love God. Listen on harvest.org...
The Joy of Sharing Your Faith | Sunday Message
June 11, 2023 22:40 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Harvest Crusade at the Honda Center is coming July 1–2! Get all details: https://crusade.harvest.org/ --- Sharing your faith is a major tenet of the Christian life, but it can be intimidating! In this Sunday message, Pastor Greg Laurie demonstrates how to be bold and evangelize efficiently and often. Notes “There are two types of speakers: those who get nervous, and those who are liars!” —Mark Twain Why don’t we share our faith more? 1. Fear of rejection. 2. Anxiety of being aske...
Where to Stream JESUS REVOLUTION
June 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBPastor Greg Laurie shares where to watch Jesus Revolution and says more about the film. Support our mission in June and we’ll send you the DVD as a gift: harvest.org/donate --- 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.
What It Really Means to Love God | Loving Others
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIt almost goes without saying but successful chefs have to spend time cooking. Successful ballerinas have to dance. Successful photographers have to take pictures. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out successful believers are those who love. The more love characterizes our lives, the more successful we’ll be in so many other areas of the Christian walk. And that’s our goal today – to show our love for God by loving others. Glad you’re along. Listen on harvest.org --- Ow...
The Church: A Place to Call Home | Getting to Work
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBEmployment agencies work with two different types of people: those who need an employee, and those who need a job. The agency’s goal is to help those people find each other. Well, God has given us spiritual gifts . . . and He also has some work for us to do that’s divinely-designed to make use of those gifts. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find “gainful employment” of those miraculous gifts God has entrusted to us. There’s a job to be done . . . time to get to work. L...
The Church: A Place to Call Home | Using Our Gifts for the Lord
June 07, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWhen you walk through the tool department at your neighborhood hardware store, it isn’t just a collection of hammers. Big hammers, small hammers, funny-shaped hammers, but just hammers. No, there are different tools for different jobs. Well, God has different jobs to be done for His Kingdom and so He’s given His people different tools: talents, abilities, personalities and spiritual gifts to get the jobs done. If we aren’t using our gifts, we may not be used by the Master. Listen on harvest...
How to Know the Will of God | Practical Help for When You Feel Unsure
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMost pilots follow an unwritten rule: if they flip a certain switch and the plane suddenly starts going crazy, they switch it back. Pretty basic. Well, spiritually, if we think a certain path we’ve chosen is God’s will for our lives but then our lives suddenly fall apart, maybe it’s worth reconsidering. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings helpful insights on following God’s will for our lives. It’s practical help for those of us who are unsure about God’s direction. Listen o...
How to Know the Will of God | Walking in God's Way
June 05, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWe all want certain things for our children. We want them to be healthy and happy. We want them to make good choices, foremost among them being accept Jesus as their Savior. But our kids reach a certain point, and the principles we taught them are working their way in to the specific choices they make. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says our Heavenly Father’s guidance is similar. The closer we get to God and His values, the more we’ll know that we’re walking in His ways. Liste...
Solomon’s First Step Down | From Pastor Greg's Devotional Podcast
June 03, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MB"They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths." —Psalm 119:3 Subscribe to Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie 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.
God Keeps His Promises | Attracting Others to the Faith
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIt’s easy to forget that the Lord uses people to reach people with the Gospel. Chances are good that someone influenced you in your decision to come to the Lord. And chances are good that the Lord wants to use you to influence someone else. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn how to do that job effectively. We need to give thought to whether we’re attracting people to the faith, or repelling them away. Today’s message is titled, God Keeps His Promises. Listen on harv...
God Keeps His Promises | Claiming God's Blessings
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHistory is replete with examples of people who lived meager lives, not allowing themselves the simplest of luxuries, and then its discovered after they die that they had millions! They lived as paupers when they could have lived as princes. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the blessings God has reserved for us . . . but how so few of us have claimed them. They’re stored up like dollar bills in an old mattress. Let’s learn how to use them as God intended. Listen on har...
Happy Feet | Sharing God's Love
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn so many things of life, there are winners and losers. In the stock market, selling real estate, selling a car . . . if someone gets a good deal, someone else may have suffered a loss. But when it comes to sharing Christ, we gain as much as we give. When we share God’s love with another person, we both win. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see the benefit and joy that come from being generous in sharing the love that has so changed our lives. Listen on harvest.org --...
Happy Feet | The Joy of Sharing the Gospel
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBSo many people think, if they share the Gospel with someone, they’ll regret it. “Oh, they might have a question I can’t answer . . . or they may shut me down . . . or they may not like me anymore.” If you talk to those who HAVE shared the Gospel they’ll tell you it’s exhilarating! We’ll find out why today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie brings a message called Happy Feet. He’ll reference a verse in our text, and we’ll find out happy is a good word for how we’ll feel. Listen on harv...
Every Generation Needs Jesus | Letting God Choose Your Path
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBSometimes you might wonder, should you pick your own route through town right now. Or does Google Maps know better? Well, there’s one of you . . . or there are some 7,100 people at Google Maps updating things for you. Worth considering. How about charting a path for your life? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says you can choose the path you might think is best, or let an infinite, omniscient God choose the path that He KNOWS is best. Worth considering. Listen on harvest.org --...
How to Know the Will of God | Sunday Message with Pastor Jonathan Laurie
May 28, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this Sunday message, Greg Laurie’s son, Pastor Jonathan Laurie delivers a message on the will of God. Christians often ponder this subject, and now is your chance to get your big questions answered! Notes “Before we can discern and discover God’s specific will for our lives, we must first follow His revealed will for our lives, found in Scripture.” —Pastor Levi Lusko 1. Present Your Bodies. Seeking God’s Will should not be relegated only to the weighty matters of who we should marry, ...
Quick Tips for Sharing Your Faith
May 27, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBPastor Greg Laurie offers tips for sharing your faith. --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. 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.
Every Generation Needs Jesus | In Need of Grace
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSome people think Jesus is for people who can’t get through life on their own. Many believers can’t imagine trying to get through life on our own. But the more important fact is Jesus is for those who can’t get to Heaven on their own. And we’re all in that category. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues our study series in Romans called Relentless Grace with insight on how the Gospel needs to be shared with everyone. . . because we’re all in need of that grace. Listen on ha...
Too Good to Keep to Yourself | The Importance of Sharing the Gospel
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBCertain words can be freeing. Like “you’re forgiven.” Or “the debt has been canceled.” Or “you’ve been found not guilty.” The Gospel includes all those words. We’ve been forgiven of our sin because Jesus paid our debt and took our guilt upon Himself. Those words of freedom can’t be kept to ourselves. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues a series called Relentless Grace, we’ll see the importance of sharing that Good News with those who need freedom. Listen on harvest...
Too Good to Keep to Yourself | Overcoming Obstacles to Sharing the Good News
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBAs believers, Jesus has changed our lives. He’s given us life eternal and life more abundant in the here and now. If Jesus can change our lives, He can change someone else’s life. And there may be someone we know – someone in our circle of influence right now – that needs to hear, wants to hear, and will welcome the chance to hear our experience. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us get over the hurdles and hesitations that keep us from sharing that Good News. Listen on har...
All Things | Greater Glory and Greater Good
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMany of us have heard stories of someone who made a trip to the doctor for some minor ailment, but then the doctor discovered something much more serious. Had it not been for the minor matter, that serious matter may have gone undetected. Are they not actually thankful for that minor ailment? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us perspective on the things that come our way, and how God uses them all for His greater glory, and our greater good. Important perspective today on ...
All Things | God Cares
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThere are certain chapters of the Bible that stand out for their unforgettable truth. Genesis 1 – the Creation. Exodus chapter 20 – the 10 Commandments. Psalm 23 – the Shepherd’s psalm. Matthew 5, 6 and 7 – the Sermon on the Mount. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us dig in to some powerful words that point out, no matter what we’re going through, God is aware, God cares, and He’s ready to take action. It’s insight recorded by Paul in the 8th chapter of Romans. Listen on h...
Spiritual Success Is Up to You
May 20, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBPastor Greg Laurie reminds us of the part we play in our own spiritual success and how to reach it. --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. 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.
The Pleasure in Pain | Finding Comfort in Pain
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThe human body contains over 1200 pain receptors. Per inch! They’re meant to warn us so we don’t hurt ourselves. But when they all start singing in unison, it’s a chorus that just can’t be ignored. Emotional pain often can’t be ignored either. So where can we go, what can we do to find relief? Pastor Greg Laurie addresses that important question today on A NEW BEGINNING. We’ll see our God has the soothing balm we need to get us through and bring us victory. Listen on harvest.org --- Own J...
The Pleasure in Pain | Bringing Our Pain to God
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThere are numerous help lines available for times of crisis. For instance, there’s 988 for those with thoughts of suicide. Or sometimes, there’s personal help available through your church. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we can’t forget the help available from the Lord directly. David cried out to God. Samuel cried out to God. Moses cried out to God as did all of Israel. Today, how to cry out ourselves and how to take our pain directly to the Lord’s throne. ...
How to Live a Spirit-Led Life | Being Spiritually Minded
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIt’s fashionable to be an independent thinker. To question the norm. To think outside the box. But what do we call all those independent thinkers who think the same way? It may not always be beneficial to think outside the box, but it IS always beneficial to look up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out success isn’t measured in how different we are from other people. No, it’s measured in how much we pattern our thoughts and our actions after the Lord. More on that today. ...
How to Live a Spirit-Led Life | Restoration Through God's Power
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn most parts of this country, if a building falls into disrepair, there’s a good chance they’ll knock it down and start over. But in most of Europe, it isn’t that way. Buildings aren’t as “disposable” . . . and in some towns 500 year old buildings are commonplace. The Lord doesn’t treat sinners as disposable. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out God stands ready to meet us where we are, and help us put the pieces of our sin-shattered lives back together. Listen on harves...
How to Overcome the Power of Sin | Breaking Free
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThere’s a conspiracy afoot. Forces are conspiring together to bring you down. What are they? The world, the flesh and the Devil. We’re surrounded by temptation, and those forces make sure we’re aware. So is our fall, our failure a fait accompli? An unavoidable, irreversible outcome? Pastor Greg Laurie says no. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, he offers some important help from the book of Romans in a practical message called How to Overcome the Power of Sin. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus R...
How to Overcome the Power of Sin | From Carnality to Spirituality
May 12, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBIt’s possible to dutifully drive to the gym every morning, and drive thru the donut shop on the way back home. It’s possible to set aside time every morning for devotions, but then get distracted by all the stuff on social media. Good intentions by themselves don’t take us far down the path of holiness. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see where our lives are out of adjustment, and helps us chart a course away from carnality and into spiritual growth. Listen on harvest....
Don't Let the Old Man In | Two Natures
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThose who’ve had heart surgery often talk of feeling younger and more energetic after the surgery. Their blood flows better, more oxygen to their system, they feel brand new. Spiritually speaking, we get a new heart when we come to the Lord. We’re new creatures in Christ. The old man is dead. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says sometimes that old man tries to come back to life. Paul addressed that very issue in the book of Romans, and that’s our subject for today. Listen o...
Don't Let the Old Man In | Victory Over Temptation
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBSometimes believers give the Devil more credit than he deserves. “I couldn’t help myself; the Devil made me do it.” Not really. Sin requires our cooperation. We don’t fall into sin, we jump. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how our adversary and our sinful nature may conspire to lure us, but we can stand in the Lord’s victory over temptation. How? That’s what today’s study is about. Pastor Greg helps us chart a path toward spiritual success. Listen on harvest.org ---...
Bringing the Gospel Back Home | The Journey of Sanctification
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBRomans is widely regarded as a textbook on the Christian faith. It clarifies so many issues of sin and salvation, temptation, and redemption. If the whole of the Bible is a balanced spiritual meal, Romans would be a generous serving of meat. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us gain some clarity on the precepts of our faith. We’ll see God does His part, we cooperate with what He’s done, and there are a few things that are up to us. Let’s learn how it all works together. ...