A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

When you pray for something over and over again and you wonder why your prayer is not answered in the affirmative, you might ask, ’why is that?’ Pastor Greg Laurie offers us practical help with our prayer lives. A warning about idols that are a substitute for God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody has faith. For instance, when you go to a restaurant, you’re applying faith in hoping that that food is prepared properly. But then someone comes along and says, ’Have faith in God,’ and we say, ’Whoa, faith in God? That’s insane!’ Pastor Greg Laurie says, since we all apply faith anyway, let’s put our faith in God Almighty, who loves and cares for us. There is no safer place!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the First Century, just the touch of the Master’s Hand, and so many lives were changed. Pastor Greg Laurie says it can happen in the 21st Century. If you’re not feeling His touch, reach out to Him and touch Him. The Bible says 'Draw near to God and He will draw near to you'.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes God doesn’t move as quickly as we want Him to move. If we’re out of touch with God, or just out of touch with His plan, we’ll no doubt be out of sync with His timing, as well. God’s delays are not necessarily His denials. God is at work. He knows what He’s doing, so it’s best to wait on His timing.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple studies have found there’s a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Society has no answer. The real ills that plague us are spiritual in nature. Pastor Greg Laurie says we shouldn’t try to fix spiritual issues with earthly, secular band-aids. What culture cannot do, Jesus can. But you must call out to Him.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Satan is a fallen angel. A powerful one for sure, and once he has you where he wants you, he’ll chew you up and he’ll spit you out. But Pastor Greg Laurie points out that Satan’s power is no match for our God, and God is bigger than your problem.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success or failure in the Christian life depends on how you hear the Word of God. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of soaking up good Bible teaching. But he points out that the next step may be the most important one, applying it and obeying it!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Success in the area of spiritual growth is no mystery. Pastor Greg Laurie reveals that people who don’t succeed in the spiritual life end up that way because of choices made over the course of their lifetime to not do the right thing. If you want to grow spiritually, you will; if you don’t want to grow spiritually, you won’t. Simple!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skepticism is not a sign that a person is wrong, it may be a sign that he is thinking. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we can bring our uncertainties to the Lord. It’s okay for you to say to the Lord, ’Make yourself real to me, help me with my doubts, help me with my questions.’ He will.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The word ’family’ ideally speaks of closeness, unity and mutual concern. Pastor Greg Laurie says believers have the privilege of being in God’s family.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is it that those who know the most do the least; and those that know the least do the most? As much as long-time believers may know, Pastor Greg Laurie says we can learn from the zeal of a newer believers. The brand new believer, with a thimble-full of theological knowledge, is often immediately out there sharing the Gospel trying to bring people to Christ because they are so close to what God has tangibly done in their life!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus is putting His team together. He was going to choose 12 men in total, and they would be the most ordinary of all men. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that the Lord is looking for ordinary men and women to join Him in doing extraordinary things, just like the original 12 that he called. They weren’t 'saints', nor were they scholars. They were hopelessly human, but they were available to the Master’s call.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did Jesus do when He was tempted by the Devil? He quoted Scripture. It’s almost laughable that Satan, a created being, could lead God incarnate astray. But Pastor Greg Laurie points out Jesus responded how we should, pulling out the appropriate Scriptures in defense.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a fast-paced, frenetic culture. How can we communicate the Good News of the Gospel in the midst of the commotion? Friday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question. It’s the launch of his new series, The Gospel for Busy People.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evangelism is telling people about the Lord; discipleship is showing people how to follow the Lord. And Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us mentor those who are younger in the faith. It’s an important part of God’s plan for a healthy Church.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the job of long-time believers to show younger believers what it means to follow the Lord. That process is called discipleship. And Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers some practical help. Discover how to follow this important part of God’s plan.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says he’s never met a Christian who’s failing spiritually who was also studying the Bible diligently. Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg points out how dedicated disciples spend quality time digging in to God’s Word.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out the 'disciplines of a disciple.' We’ll see, first of all, disciples are called to read, to study and to live according to the Word of God. Pastor Greg points out how to let that truth so fill us that it overflows to others.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What good is a half-hearted Christian? What good is a diluted believer? What good is a decaf disciple? It’s like an espresso without caffeine. It’s like having a car without an engine. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to be full-strength, fully-developed, fully-effective Christian disciples, impacting our culture.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never be afraid to commit an unknown future to a known God. Our goal in life is not to find out how God can bless our dreams and ambitions, but to find His plan and align ourselves with it. That’s what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. But how do we align ourselves with a plan we may not yet fully understand?Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a Christian will cause tension. You’re either going to have harmony with God and friction with people, or friction with God and harmony with people. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we each need to make a choice about being a friend of God and a disciple of Jesus.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not enough to just come forward, we need to go forward as followers of Jesus Christ, because the Christian life is a lifetime of discovery and transformation. Pastor Greg Laurie launches a series on discipleship.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

’Life and death’ truth regarding the surprises we’ll find in eternity. Pastor Greg points out that some people who seemed like nice folks simply won’t make it into heaven, and some that seemed evil to the core will actually be there, because of forgiveness.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get weather alerts, Amber alerts, medical alerts. Today Pastor Greg Laurie issues a spiritual alert. We’ll see that those who live their lives apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ are facing the most serious kind of danger there is. They’re not only risking life in the here and now, they’re risking their life in the hereafter.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, our demeanor is soured when life has been harsh and we feel there’s nothing we can do about it. Pastor Greg Laurie brings some good news. You can have an attitude of contentment, no matter what. Because your Heavenly Father knows what you’re facing and He has a plan to bring you through.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to be content when things are going well . . . and it’s easy to be discontented when life has brought us to our knees. But is our contentment always tied to our circumstances? Pastor Greg Laurie would remind us that some of Paul’s most encouraging words were written from a dank, dark prison cell. Pastor Greg helps us see how to have a spirit of contentment no matter what life throws our way.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The old saying in the news business is, 'if it bleeds, it leads.' But the Lord calls us to set our minds on things above. Pastor Greg Laurie shows us why, when we’ve made our peace with God, it’s so easy to enjoy the peace of God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:27 is pretty frank: 'Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?' Pastor Greg Laurie helps us overcome fear and worry. In this series, we’re learning to adopt a biblical worldview . . . and we’ll learn that biblical worldview doesn’t include worry. We’ll see worry and faith are mutually exclusive.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where does your electricity come from in your home? The power company, right? You’re connected directly. Your neighbour is connected directly. You’re not running an extension cord over to the neighbour’s to power up your lights. (At least I hope not.) Well, we each need a direct spiritual connection to our Heavenly Father. Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that sheds light on what it means to 'work out our own salvation.'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in the information age. Facts and figures fly at us faster than we can absorb. And opinions, suppositions, rumours and innuendos come screaming at us from every form of media ? especially social media. Where do we find an escape? Pastor Greg Laurie points out our respite is right in the pages of God’s Word.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy would say 'I’m just a country preacher', but God elevated him! Pastor Greg Laurie remembers him saying, ’God loves you', and when he spoke, kids listened. Hear some fascinating insights based on his brand new book, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, a man who was called by God to be about the greatest evangelist in history.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie helps us be people who impact the culture around us. Pastor Greg says we’re called to be World Changers. Important principles on making sure we impact the world, and not vice versa.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you imagine chocolate chip cookies WITHOUT the chocolate chips? Can you imagine fried chicken, hold the chicken? Some ingredients are prerequisites. And on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God calls us to change the world. But there’s a must-have ingredient involved. Without this ingredient, we’re just spinning our spiritual wheels. Let’s learn how to follow the Bible’s blueprint.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you hopeful, or are you hopeless? It’s time to realise hope actually grows in the garden of adversity. Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s God’s design, and Father knows best. Hope gets stronger when things get harder, when we turn to God and not away from God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

85% of the stuff you worry about will never happen to you. So, what about the other 15%, when that thing you feared actually does happen to you, when you hear the worst news imaginable and you wonder if you can survive it? The Bible says God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of a sound mind. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us put that hope to work.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many believers have all their armour in place but they never use their sword. Pastor Greg Laurie explains how our sword can defend against the lies and attacks from our enemy. 1 John 1:9 says, ’If I confess my sin, he is faithful and just to forgive me my sin and cleanse me from all unrighteousness.’ That’s how it works.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversion makes our hearts a battlefield and that means we’ve got to learn how to fight! Pastor Greg Laurie explains the pressure we so often feel as we walk with Christ. It comes from our adversary because the moment you become a Christian, you enter in to a spiritual conflict. The devil effectively declares war on you.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our adversary is cunning and crafty, manipulative and merciless. Pastor Greg Laurie warns us, ’First he’s the tempter, then he becomes the condemner.' Beware!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angels have a specific ministry in the life of the Christian. They are dispatched from heaven to assist us, to encourage us, to minister to us, sometimes to protect us, like God’s secret agents.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God gives everyone an opportunity to avoid judgement. It’s really up to us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have to get our information about eternity from a reliable source. Pastor Greg Laurie looks to the Bible for the truth, this time about hell. He says there’s a lot of misinformation about hell, that the Devil rules from hell and has red skin, pointed ears, a pitchfork plus horns and hooves and a tail with a point. Right? None of that is biblical.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people wonder if those who’ve gone to heaven are watching us from the heavenly grandstands. Pastor Greg Laurie says he knows one thing, Jesus Christ is watching us, and that should be the greatest motivation for running the race of life.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billy would say 'I’m just a country preacher', but God elevated him! Pastor Greg Laurie remembers him saying, ’God loves you', and when he spoke, kids listened. Hear some fascinating insights based on his brand new book, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, a man who was called by God to be about the greatest evangelist in history.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some think Easter is just for 'church folks' dressed in their Sunday best. Pastor Greg Laurie says Easter is for everyone. Whether you feel disappointed with or let down by God, remember disappointment is His appointment. God wants to restore your faith.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus gave His life so that we could have life. But why did He do that? Pastor Greg Laurie points us to Scripture in Hebrews, chapter 12: ’For the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross, despising the shame.’ What was the joy that was set before Him? It was every one of us, so we could be forgiven of our sin.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a bridge or a barrier to people coming to Jesus?' Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s our job as believers to share the hope we have with others, the hope of the FIVE Gospels... as in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John...and you! You’re the fifth Gospel. You’re the only Bible some people are ever going to read. So, what kind of a representative of Jesus Christ are you?'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be singing in heaven and unbridled worship. All of our questions will be answered, our pain removed, and our tears all dry. It’s going to be amazing. Pastor Greg Laurie points out what we’ll be doing in heaven, influenced by the gratitude and praise from within.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's Talk About Heaven - Part 2 - Session ISupport the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out the bondage we experience when we fix our eyes on the lures of this world rather than on the glory of the next. We’ve normalised the word ’porn’ and made it sort of acceptable, but the Bible encourages us to remain heavenly-minded.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all wonder what life will be like on 'the other side.' Well, heaven is a real place, & the Bible is not silent on what to expect. Pastor Greg Laurie tells us heaven is better than earth. Earth is just a glimpse of greater things to come.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.