A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

God's Plan for Sex and Marriage 1Support 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.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.

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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.

At various times, we all come down with a case of the 'gimmes' - gimme this, gimme that. And nearly every advertisement feeds that craving. A new car, a new phone, a new outfit. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the biblical reference to coveting goes even beyond the gimmes. 'I don’t just want one...I want YOURS.' And it’s addressed in the 10 Commandments.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God hates lying, because He is the source of, and the very personification of, truth. In contrast to Jesus, we have the Devil who’s described in the Bible as the father of lies. So, when we lie, we’re behaving more like children of the enemy. Pastor Greg Laurie says it shows something disturbing about our character.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What things are most important in our lives? Our computers probably know, our smartphones have a good idea, and certainly our credit or debit card. What captures our attention, what steals our thoughts? What is it that’s always near the top of our minds? Pastor Greg Laurie points out that idols are anything or anyone that takes our focus off of God, and the Lord recognises the danger and mentions it in His 10 Commandments.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you name the 10 Commandments? ?Does it matter? Why do we have to know them? I mean, it’s not like they’re written in stone. Well? then again ... Pastor Greg Laurie invites us to learn the Ten Commandments, and learn them well, to internalise them, because they’re not obsolete, they’re absolute. And if we keep these Commandments, we’ll be happy people.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raised voices usually reflect passion, enthusiasm, verve. We’ll shout at our favourite sports team, the television set, or each other. But how often do we shout to the Lord with a voice of triumph? Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to reflect that sentiment to God and verbalize our praise to Him.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s important to have an attitude of gratitude. Pastor Greg Laurie points out it’s important at all times of the year, even for us here in Australia.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you being shaken right now by God? The coronavirus, what has happened in our economy, the social upheaval ? Like a fire alarm rouses us from sleep, Pastor Greg Laurie says we need to respond to the alarms all around us, and wake-up. God is saying, ’Turn to me. Look to me.’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has not called us to isolate, He’s called us to infiltrate. He’s called us to permeate and to saturate our culture with the truth of the Gospel. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the need for spiritual renewal and how believers are called into service. He may be addressing the U.S specifically, but it is a timely message for all, even us here Australia.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A good description of the Christian life is 'long obedience in the same direction.' It can be rewarding at times, daunting at times. It can remind us how weak we are in and of ourselves, but where we are weak, He is strong! Pastor Greg Laurie brings the finale of his inspiring series called World Changers and gets very practical.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the battery in our phone is running low, what do we do? We turn off any app or option that isn’t necessary, anything that will deplete that precious power. Well, that’s a good strategy to follow as we serve the Lord. Is there anything siphoning off energy that could be used for God? Maybe we should shut it down? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to the task of serving the Lord with all we’ve got.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we look into Scripture to see how our spiritual ancestors changed their culture, it’s inspiring. Pastor Greg Laurie is sharing what separates those leaders from the crowd, and how we can follow in their footsteps. He points out that some escaped their persecution, while others endured. Let’s learn to be ready for both.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a freeing thought that the Lord has numbered our days. Whatever is threatening our survival, Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s in the Lord’s hands. So we can stop freaking out about the duration of our life and just say, ’I’m going to do what I can with the time God gives me, and He’s going to take care of me until He calls me home.’'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ups and downs are the enemy of Christian growth. It takes consistent forward momentum to make progress in our walk with God. And yet we see a number of our spiritual forefathers had ups and downs. Pastor Greg Laurie shows us the ups and downs in the life of David, particularly his great victory over Goliath, and his great fall with Bathsheba. Learn from his mistakes, and chart a course for consistency in our own walk of faith.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know people who are talented, some ridiculously talented. Maybe they play a musical instrument, or they paint. Maybe they have a brain for geophysics, or they can hit a ball into the next post code. And us? We’re spectacularly average? Pastor Greg Laurie points out we’re just who God is looking for! Because where we can’t, God can. And the Lord loves to do ridiculously remarkable things through people just like us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the greatest human achievers of all time had failings. Abe Lincoln lost a number of elections and nominations, lost his job, lost all his money, lost a sweetheart, but eventually became a memorable U.S president. And the Bible is replete with stories of failures who became successes. Pastor Greg Laurie shows us it’s not how you start, or detour, but how you finish that matters.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says the Devil knows what you want, and he wants to give it to you and sell your reputation down the river. Hear about our adversary’s tactics, and how to resist them.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A challenging job is always much easier with the right tool. You don’t use a screwdriver to pound a nail. You don’t use a wrench to sand some furniture. And you don’t use trumpets to attack an immense army - unless you’re Gideon, sent by Almighty God! See what we can learn for our lives from the example of Gideon.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all want to do good things. But today Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we can do good God’s things if we focus on bringing Him glory. The Lord, in effect, says, ’it’s not about who you are, but who I am, and I’m the One who’s going to do the work through you.’!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie brings us to a moment in the Old Testament when the Israelites faced a problem they couldn’t handle. But God had a plan . . . an unusual plan . . . that brought about the sure deliverance of His chosen people. And, we’ll see what He can do for us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a movie, everyone behind the scenes knows how the hero will get out of a jam... They’ve read the script! Pastor Greg Laurie points out, when we’re in a jam, God knows how to get us out. He knows the end from the beginning. And Pastor Greg shows us how He delivered the Israelites in a very unusual way.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.