A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to choose the best which comes from God, not the second best that often grabs for our attention, and seems more interesting than spiritual things.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says make sure your focus is in the right place. Don’t build your foundation on a person, or a pastor, don’t build it on a church, but build it on Christ and you’ll stand the test of time.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to see your prayers answered in the affirmative, don’t give up! Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us, the Lord says 'keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking' and pray with passion.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone 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? Pastor Greg Laurie tackles the problem of worry and anxiety.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of real Christmas trees decorated homes this past Christmas. And millions of Christmas trees became kindling not long after. There’s a spiritual parallel, right there. Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to keep our faith from drying out and outlines some practical pointers on effective evangelism.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all been given The Great Commission. But some are apprehensive. Today Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to share the hope we have in Christ ? but with a twist.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If 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 outa the way!’ No, people who stumble into battle unaware often get caught in the crossfire. Pastor Greg Laurie wants to make sure that doesn’t happen to us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we find ourselves falling back into old sins we thought were a part of our past, that’s when we’ve lost sight of the basics. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us shore up the foundation of our walk with the Lord and see that our lives suffer when we overlook the fundamentals. Be encouraged to go back to the very beginning, the Bible!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever felt that God let you down? You may have said ’I don’t understand this. I’m hurting. This doesn’t make sense.’ And that’s okay. Pastor Greg Laurie points out God can make Himself very real to us in times when our minds are just swirling with questions. It’s good to ask ’why God?’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been said that man can live 40 days without food, 3 days without water, 8 minutes without air, and about 1 second without hope. So what is your hope in? Pastor Greg Laurie points out that when we place our hope in our God, His hopes for us begin to take shape! 'I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, they’re thoughts of peace, not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A message from Pastor Greg Laurie on hearing the news that his son was gone. He shares from his family’s very personal experience. One of the past year’s most requested messages!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out we can choose who or what exercises control over our lives. And we need to choose well.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many trip and fall in their race of life? In one of his most requested messages, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to press forward and not rest on our laurels, not just start this race well, but finish the race well.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes things happen in life that are unfair and tragic. And we want an answer. We want to know why. It’s the most common question when trial or tragedy strikes. Pastor Greg Laurie says we live on promises, not explanations. So we should not spend too much time wondering why but instead asking ’to whom should I turn?’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says committed Christians are the true rebels in culture today. He urges us to resist conforming to anything other than Christlikeness.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School kids love to play 'whispers', when they say something to someone and add 'pass it on'. Today’s insight is worth passing on in more than a whisper. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God sees our trials, God reaches out to comfort us in our trials, and then He wants us to reach out with that same comfort to someone else who’s suffering.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trials. We all have them. Some seem to have them by the dozen. Pastor Greg Laurie says difficulty can actually lead to ministry. The questions to ask are: Can I somehow give glory to God through that? Can I find a way to remember that God is still in control of my life and He’s going to work it out for His glory and my good ultimately? Can I use it as an opportunity to proclaim Christ to others?Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You want to be a growing Christian, right? Well, God will allow trials in your life so you will grow up spiritually? There is always a silver lining to the dark cloud of trials. They take us from the realm of theory to reality and make us strong. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize their benefits.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pastor Greg Laurie and author Don Stewart provide help for believers who are asked tough questions by non-believers.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie and author Don Stewart provide help for believers who are asked tough questions by non-believers.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie and author Don Stewart provide help for believers who are asked tough questions by non-believers. It’s helpful advice on how to best respond & more from the most-requested messages of the past year.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Were you around in 1977? Back then, the mini-series 'Roots' premiered on TV. A postage stamp was about 20 cents, petrol was around 16 cents a litre. And apparently, snow fell in Miami, Florida. In 1977, Pastor Greg Laurie was standing at a pulpit about to preach a message and give his testimony.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie goes back into the archives to look at things both then and now. You’ll hear a young Pastor Greg Laurie, just 24 years old, giving his testimony of how a troubled kid ended up coming to the Lord and serving the Lord. It is one of the earliest recordings of Pastor Greg’s teaching, AND it was one of the most requested presentations of this past year.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cannot overcome the Devil in our own strength. We need to pray, ’Deliver us from evil.’ Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us we’re no match for the Enemy’s supernatural strength? but he’s no match against God Almighty. That should inform our prayers. So when we say ’deliver me from temptation’, we’re saying, ’Lord, help me to be smart and avoid those things that bring me down but ultimately, Lord, give me the strength I need to resist ? One of the most-requested presentations from last year.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is bigger than our problems. Pastor Greg Laurie comments on His awesomeness and helps us to see the problems, challenges, needs, in a different light, as per the Lord’s Prayer ? 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name...' One of the most-requested presentations from last year.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because of the pandemic robocalls we all get, if an unfamiliar number pops up on the phone, many people just don’t answer. Who wants those calls? Do we feel like we’re an unfamiliar number popping up God’s phone when we call on Him in prayer? Do we wonder if He’ll pick up the phone? Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God not only answers the phone, He answers our requests. We’re not an unfamiliar number, not at all. We’re family.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's Answer to Fear, Worry and Anxiety - Part 2Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's Answer to Fear, Worry and Anxiety - Part 1Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Jesus hung from the cross at Calvary, in excruciating pain, it took great effort to speak even a single word. It took great effort even to breathe. And yet he uttered seven final statements, each word carefully chosen, each thought embedded with deep insight. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us examine those final words, and we’ll see they have tremendous meaning for how we live our lives.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our culture, VIPs get special treatment. So, what a paradigm shift it is that God’s Son would live a humble life, and die a painful death ? for all for us. Pastor Greg Laurie points out how each detail was carefully chosen long ago by our Heavenly Father. And today we’ll find out why.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On behalf of Pastor Greg Laurie and all the team at Vision Christian Media, we want to wish you a very Happy Christmas! There’s such a heightened sense of anticipation today ? for kids, especially. But for all of us, there should be a heightened sense of anticipation for Jesus’ SECOND coming, as well. Pastor Greg takes us back to the very first Christmas.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much talk at this time of year about gifts. Pastor Greg Laurie points out a deep yearning we all have deep down inside? It is not Christmas, its Christ. It’s not merriment, it’s the Messiah. It’s not presents under a tree, but His presence in our lives.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone in the Christmas story gets equal billing. Of course, there’s the Christ-child and Mary, and the Shepherds. There’s the Wise Men, evil King Herod, and the innkeeper. But often times, Joseph, who was betrothed to Mary, is barely mentioned. A key decision he made actually put everything in motion in bringing God incarnate to earth. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us to see how Joseph, and other often-overlooked family members, figure in to God’s plan.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Jesus is not about God helping perfect people, it’s about God saving lost people. At Christmas time, the traditions of the holiday tend to divert our attention from the real reason Christ came. Pastor Greg Laurie points out it is God’s love in action and it reminds us of why Jesus came? to heal broken lives and restore shattered hope.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a few more days left in this tumultuous year. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that the antidote for holiday stress is actually built-in to the reason for the holiday. Over the next few days, we’ll see the real meaning of Christmas and the offer of hope for all of eternity.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Make yourself at home.' It’s something we often say to guests. 'Hey, make yourself at home!' And their presence in our homes brings us certain blessings and benefits. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that, when Jesus makes Himself at home in our hearts, we’ll notice. We’ll see what kind of difference it makes in how we live our lives for the Lord.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People who attend class reunions are often surprised. Sometimes, the more popular people way back when have lost that prominence, and the prominent people today were the wallflowers years ago. And that’s not really random or accidental. It has to do with the choices they made. Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how the choices we make in how we serve God will affect the here and now, and will also likely affect the hereafter as well. We’ll learn to choose well.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The culture’s problems are so varied, and so vast. Who are we to think we can make a difference? Pastor Greg Laurie corrects our thinking. It’s been said, quote, ’I am only one but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do ? and what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I will do.’ One godly man, one godly woman, in the darkest situation can make a big difference!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History records many dark times of human suffering and tragedy. But God’s people have always brought light into the darkness. Pastor Greg Laurie is with U.S author, radio and TV host, Eric Metaxas as they discuss just what part the Church has played in combating racism, bigotry and slavery.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever had a stain appear on an article of clothing that just would not go away? Sometimes our lives have stains like that, and the embarrassment never goes away. Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a reassuring story in God’s Word. We’ll see the Lord can treat the stains of our lives.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible tells us that believers are ambassadors, or representatives of Christ. Each of us is a walking, talking billboard for the Lord. So, what does your billboard say? Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series Water - Fire ? Stone, an inspiring look at the life of Moses. See how Moses actually demonstrated how NOT to behave as one of God’s children, and what happens when angers gets the best of us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith and worry cannot co-exist together. When faith walks in, worry walks out. It’s been said, 'when you trust, you do not worry; and when you worry, you do not trust.' There are so many opportunities for worry in our lives, especially in 2020, yet Pastor Greg Laurie says we have at least as many opportunities to trust God with great faith.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie offers some good reassurance for the growing tide of challenges that people are facing in 2020. We all face problems, but do we see them in the light of who God is, or look at God in the light of the problems? It’s all depends on how we look at things.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We need God’s grace because we sin every day. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God’s grace, along with His mercy, keep us from paying the penalty dictated by His justice. Bottom line, justice is getting what we deserve, mercy is not getting what we deserve, grace is getting what we don’t deserve, and grace is God’s unmerited favour!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God loves to bless you. He is not stingy with His blessing. Jesus said it is your Father’s good pleasure to give to you the Kingdom. So, when we’re mired in the quicksand of trials and tribulations, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that God’s blessings are available to us, and they are is independent of our circumstances. It’s all about who you know.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lord never advises us to approach His throne gingerly, with reluctance and uncertainty. We’re invited to 'come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need'. Pastor Greg Laurie points to the example of Moses who showed us how to approach the Lord with uncommon courage and confidence. Some practical insight on taking our prayer lives to the next level.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mature believers talk to others about God. And they also talk to God about others. Intercessory prayer is vital. Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series on the life of Moses uncovering the leader’s faithful ministry of intercessory prayer.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.