A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Pastor Greg Laurie was a paperboy once, with a paper route, and a goal to deliver the paper. His job was not to write the news, or be in the news, just to deliver the news. He says it’s our job to deliver The Good News and ensure the message gets through. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s good to set aside a day each year and offer thanks to God for our blessings, like Thanksgiving in the U.S. But Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s not enough. He says it’s easy to give thanks when things are going well, yet it’s important to have an attitude of gratitude always.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we make ourselves available to God, Pastor Greg Laurie people who will actually say, ’Use me, Lord, I’ll go where you want me to go, I’ll say what you want me to say’, and wonderful adventure await for those people.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gospel by design is meant to be shared not hidden. But sometimes we’re hoarders of truth instead of sharers of hope. Pastor Greg Laurie points out, when we share the hope of the Gospel, we’ll find we live more hopeful, fulfilled lives ourselves.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie offers some help and hope with the important privilege of sharing our faith with those in our circle of influence. He reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus left His comfort zone in going to Calvary. Pastor Greg Laurie wants to know if we will leave our comfort zone to talk about what Jesus did, to build bridges to people who are different from us, and to reach out to communicate with them. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have a sin nature. Don’t we know that all too well? Pastor Greg Laurie points out we need the help of Someone more powerful than us. God is good, and He’ll give you the strength to live the life He has called you to live.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling aimless in your walk with God? Maybe listless? Pastor Greg Laurie points out it isn’t about trying harder. It’s about realising that there is power there to help us to live the Christian life. It’s God’s Spirit that empowers us and directs us to live God’s way. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Psalmist says in Psalm 66:18, ’If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.’ So, if there is a sin in your life that you have not confessed to God, stop rationalising it. Stop justifying it. You know it’s a sin; ask God to forgive you.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bills, deadlines, problems, pressures, discord, discontent. Even believers can get worn out. Pastor Greg Laurie offers some good practical help.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all pressed for time, right? Never can get it all done. Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s no excuse for prayerlessness. He encourages to NOT say we don’t have time to pray. The fact is we will always make time for what matters to us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When we bring a smile to someone else’s face, isn’t it interesting how their smile is contagious? Pastor Greg Laurie advises us that experts have found helping and focusing on others instead of yourself can literally change your mood.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When those crises hit, we don’t have to give up . . . we can give over! Pastor Greg Laurie says give our problems over to the Lord. He wants to take your cares, He wants to take your worries, He wants to take your anxieties off of you.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems we try everything else first. Prayer is often our last resort. Pastor Greg Laurie says think of the Lord first because when we take our eyes off of Jesus and allow our minds and hearts to be filled with doubt, fear and anxiety, we can start to sink. Cry out to Jesus!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We should call out to God when our problems overwhelm us, because God can overwhelm our problems. It’s okay to call out to the Lord for help. But it helps to remind yourself of the power, majesty and greatness of God and it puts your problems in perspective.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life’s troubles pile up and leave us in fear, worry and despair, Pastor Greg Laurie says listen to the Lord because Jesus says, I haven’t brought you this far to abandon you now. I know what I’m doing. So I’m asking you to believe. I’m asking you to trust me.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God wants us to come to Him. He longs to have a personal relationship with us. And Greg Laurie points to evidence in Scripture. Revelation 22, verse 17 says: ’And the spirit and the bride say come. And he who hears says come. Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. Come!' God says come. It is one of His favourite words. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out why we should ask the Lord to give us a sound understanding of the important book of Revelation. He says, if the Holy Spirit opens your spiritual eyes and ears to see and hear what God is saying in this book, it can make all the difference in the world. Because reading and understanding the promises in Revelation will energize and excite you, and remind you God is in control of your life!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s an understatement to say heaven is a place where we all want to go. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us make sure we’re heaven bound to a place where tragedy turns to triumph, sadness turns to joy, and disability turns to ability. Handicaps will be gone. Mental and physical disability is banished and there will be joy.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie helps us gaze into the future when we’re in the presence of the Lord, and enjoying the richness of life eternal. He says, one day all pain will be gone and all sorrow will end. But change can happen for some things right here, right now, because change happens when you put your faith in Jesus Christ.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re looking at the moment when heaven comes to earth. Every kind of separation becomes a thing of the past. No political separation. No racial separation. No spiritual separation. Everything is coming together. God is making all things new. It’s an important event during God’s End Times plan that surprises many believers. Pastor Greg Laurie explains.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day of reckoning is coming. Pastor Greg Laurie says the road to hell is paved with excuses. He asks ’who will face The Great White Throne Judgement, when sinners who died without Christ face their consequences?’ Every person on earth will meet Jesus Christ, either as Saviour or judge. World leaders, movie stars, billionaires, unknown people, everyone, will stand before God... It’s a sobering look at what we all must avoid at all costs.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our world is a mess. What’s right and wrong are up for grabs. Pastor Greg Laurie points out where we can find help, not in technology, psychology or ecology, but in theology without apology... Pastor Greg Laurie says, in order for it to be turned right-side up, our adversary needs to be dethroned. On A NEW BEGINNING, we’ll see how Revelation describes the moment that happens. It’s an encouraging study about the future. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sins of mankind will eventually face judgement. Pastor Greg Laurie brings us face to face with that Day of Judgement. It’s an eye-opening part of our Revelation series where we see the consequences of life without Christ. Important insight.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As believers, we have a life-saving cure for a deadly disease ? the disease of sin. And Pastor Greg Laurie says we absolutely MUST share that cure with others. On A NEW BEGINNING, he points out time is short and there’s never been a more important time to share the Good News.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will capture the attention of the entire planet ? the moment Jesus Christ comes back again! On A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the biblical description of that spectacular event. Tune in for an important study from Pastor Greg’s Revelation series.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some try to find fulfillment in a Babylon-type religion ? a worldview that leaves God out. Pastor Greg Laurie says God is our only hope because there’s coming a day when the Lord’s going to say, 'The party’s over!'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Babylon represents an evil empire governed by the Antichrist. As Pastor Greg Laurie points out, many will embrace that worldview during the Last Days. It will look so good on the outside, but so evil on the inside. The Antichrist will be saying, ’Hey, peace and love. It’s all good. Let’s work together.’ And then he will show his true colours.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the difference between Christianity and other religions of the world. He says religion can be summed up in one word: do! Do this and you’ll reach nirvana. Do that and you may get to heaven one day... But Christianity could be summed up in the one word: done! I don’t have to do a bunch of stuff to reach God because it’s done! When Jesus died on the cross, He said, 'It is finished!’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible tells us Jesus will return like 'a thief in the night.' Pastor Greg Laurie provides some relevant context, highlighting? Jesus will come for those who are ready to welcome His return.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the more interesting things about Bible prophecy is not who it mentions, but also who it does NOT mention in the Last Days scenario. Ps Greg Laurie points out there’s a certain nation conspicuous by its absence in the pages of prophecy. It’s an undisputed superpower, one of Israel’s most supportive allies, and not even be mentioned in the prophetic scheme.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we’ll face hostility because of our faith. But we need to check ourselves and make sure it IS because of our faith. Jesus said, ’Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.’ Let it be because you are living a godly life.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie reveals why sometimes people are reluctant to accept Jesus’ free gift of salvation. He says sometimes people feel if they follow Jesus, they’ll be giving up their dreams and live a miserable life. But Jesus said, ’if you lose your life for my sake, you’ll find it.’ God’s plans are better than our plans for ourselves. And we’ll see how much He loves us as those plans unfold.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe you didn’t plan on falling, but you fell. And you’re wondering, can I get up again? The answer is ’No, not in your own strength!’ You need a helping hand, and Jesus is saying, ’Take my hand now. Let me pull you up.’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s so easy to underestimate our vulnerability to the lure of temptation. The Bible says, ’Pride goes before a fall, and an arrogant spirit before destruction.’ When we think I’ll never do that, we’re trusting in ourselves instead of trusting in God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christian life is one of constant growth with no cruise control. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of pressing forward in our walk with God with so much still to change as we’re transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone has said you always know when the Devil’s lying: his lips are moving. Pastor Greg Laurie urges us not to buy the lie. He says, 'The Devil will whisper in our ear, ’God doesn’t love you.’ That’s a lie. Sometimes we’ll hear, ’Go ahead and do this thing’. He’ll say, ’It’ll be fun!’ And he’ll whisper into our ears these things that are not true. And the only way to know the lie from the truth is to have a good, working knowledge of the Bible.'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out from Revelation how The Great Tribulation will change nearly everything about life here on planet earth. He says, there is coming this charismatic world leader, the Antichrist, who will introduce a cashless society, requiring everyone to take a mark. No one will be able to buy or sell or engage in any kind of commerce without the mark of the beast.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Antichrist will exercise unprecedented control over the population, even religion will be dictated. The Antichrist’s religion will be a mixture of many beliefs intertwined with occultism. Whatever form of spirituality you want to believe in is cool, as long as it’s not Christianity. So when we see any kind of a movement toward a one-world religion that is a foreshock of Antichrist.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Antichrist is effectively the son of Satan himself. We might think this 'beast,' as he’s called, will be terrifying to look at. But Pastor Greg Laurie thinks he’s going to be a really handsome guy with a well-tailored suit. Think the Devil wears Prada. He’s going to be engaging, intelligent, with all of these so-called solutions. But really, he is the enemy of God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Devil says you’re a hypocrite, you’re a failure, and you don’t deserve to approach God. But, it wasn’t our good works that gave us access to God. Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us it was Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross at Calvary. Ephesians 2:13 says, ’You who are sometimes far off have been made near by the blood of Jesus.’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do people in heaven know about what happens here on earth? Pastor Greg Laurie says the answer may surprise you. A fascinating discussion from our Revelation series. Practical insights on an often-asked question.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says the most evil man to ever live will APPEAR suave, engaging and magnetic. That’s why the Antichrist will be doubly dangerous. Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, tune in for an important part of Pastor Greg’s Revelation series.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our studies of Revelation, Pastor Greg Laurie guides us to one of the most dramatic moments of the book. Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, we’ll consider the epic moment Jesus purchases back the title deed of the earth. It’s a clear view into the Last Days.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some think of life in heaven as serene, picturesque and ... maybe a little boring. Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what the Bible says. The truth is, it’ll be thrilling! Good insights to encourage you in your faith.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heaven will be grand! But it’s not quite as mysterious as some think. Monday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie reveals key biblical details about our eternal home from his series in Revelation. Enjoy a clearer understanding of what’s ahead for believers.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the great mystery of what lies beyond the grave. It’s a look at the afterlife, and who we’ll get to see again at the great reunion. Your sorrow will vanish, and be replaced with ecstatic joy.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your spiritual temperature right now? According to the Bible, you’re either boiling hot, freezing cold, or miserably lukewarm. Pastor Greg Laurie points out how luke warmness is the worst of the choices, like room temperature spiritual passion. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.