A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Our lives read like a book. And so many of us want to flip ahead a few chapters and see where this story is going, or we want to peek at the last page and see our happily-ever-after ending. But the life of faith is one where we trust the Lord page by page. Pastor Greg Laurie brings some good inspiration. We’re in a popular new series called World Changers, studying the lives of those in the Bible who made an impact for the Lord, so we can do the same.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world values self-sufficiency. The proud, the independent, the self-starter. Their theme song might be, 'I Did It My Way.' But God values those who are humble, teachable and confess their utter reliance on the Lord. Their theme song might be the old hymn, 'I Need Thee Every Hour.' Pastor Greg Laurie continues his World Changers series with good encouragement from the life of Noah on being the kind of man or woman God can use.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God needs a job done, He doesn’t gather all the resumes of those with Doctorate degrees. He doesn’t peruse the highest scores or the richest CEO’s. While we may think these kinds of people would be the best bet, truth is God chooses people not for their accomplishments. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Lord looks for those with willing hearts, and then He empowers them and equips them. It’s good encouragement from the life of Noah.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of impact are you having on your family? How effective is your word as a parent, as a mother, as a father? World Changers draw their families to Christ not from Christ. Pastor Greg Laurie brings strong encouragement about our responsibility to reach our most important mission field - our families. They’re watching you & looking to you as an example.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know, Noah went 120 years without having a single convert? As an evangelist himself, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that our job is to deliver the message, regardless of the response. It is not to convert people. Our job is to preach the Gospel, to do what we can, while you can.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christians know things the world does not know, because they believe what God says in His Word. We know that God is good and man is bad, that things are going to get worse before they get better. But we also know that Jesus Christ is coming back again & good will ultimately prevail. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we can bring people hope because we know that we win in the end.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those that think the most of the next world do the most for this world. Greg Laurie is helping us to focus on the eternal over the earthly, to set our minds on things above & stay heavenly-minded on earth, to walk with Him in heaven.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s our focus when we share our faith? Pastor Greg Laurie says there’s a higher purpose than proving we’re right. Our objective should not be to win the argument, but to win the soul. The objective is to build a bridge, not burn a bridge. If you want to win some, you must be winsome. In other words, be nice!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all like to be liked. Pastor Greg Laurie points out we need to choose whom to please, our self, others, or God? A look at Enoch who lived a life pleasing to the Lord.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have GPS in your car, one that can momentarily think you’re there when you’re not, but then it re-syncs automatically. Pastor Greg Laurie says it can’t give you good directions if you’re not where you’re supposed to be. He helps us with staying in sync with God & being where we need to be, letting Him lead the way.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we fall, we don’t think we will. After we fall, we don’t think we can get up. Pastor Greg Laurie has good encouragement saying we need a helping hand, the answer is not in our own strength, & Jesus says, ’Take my hand now. Let me pull you up’.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible says, ’Pride goes before a fall, and an arrogant spirit before destruction.’ And it’s when we think ’I’d never do that’ that we’re trusting in ourselves instead of trusting in God. Pastor Greg Laurie has important counsel on underestimating our vulnerability to the lure of temptation.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

For over 30 years straight, the Harvest Crusades have been a summertime event in Southern California USA, and also reaching across America. But everything’s different during the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet God calls us to share Christ even in the midst of challenges. The venue is absolutely secondary! Hear important information about the global online event to reach the world this weekend, Sept 4-7! See harvest.orgSupport the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What kind of legacy are you going to leave? Are you a world changer, or is the world changing you? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us to take some positive steps forward in being salt and light. He considers the impact of some of our forefathers of the faith. It’s about getting right to the heart of our jobs as ’ambassadors of Christ’, rubbing off on the world instead of letting the world rub off on us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith doesn’t just talk about it. Faith doesn’t live in the realm of theory. Faith lives in the world of activity. Faith does things? Abel offered a sacrifice. Noah prepared an ark. As James said in the bible, 'faith without works is dead.' Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to let our faith fuel what we think and do.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather watchers speak of the 'perfect storm' when the confluence of different phenomena produce historic results. Well, in the climate of revival there have been perfect storms, as well, when different factors combined to see a great wave of spiritual change roll out across the land, or the world. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us to see that we may be at the precipice of another great revival right now. This is the finale to his series on End Times.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been 'Hangry'? Hungry and angry, at the same time, when hunger affects your mood? They hunger for a relationship with God, and they’re angry because they can’t figure out how to satisfy their hunger. Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how we have what they’re looking for, and the closer we get to the return of Christ, the more urgent it becomes to share the love of God with people in our circle of influence.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes planet earth seems like a neglected fixer upper. The paint is chipping, the driveway’s cracked and the roof leaks. It can be fixed, but it’s going to take some major effort. Greg Laurie explains God is going to bring heaven down to earth to make it happen. Like an experienced contractor driving his mobile workshop right to the worksite, God is bringing paradise right to our backyard. Pastor Greg describes the transformation.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie offers some interesting insights on the Last Days. The future may be better than you even imagined. Have you ever heard the expression, ’Oh, it was just like heaven on earth'? Maybe it was a beautiful sunset you saw. It was like heaven on earth. Well, one day it is going to be heaven on earth. Heaven and earth are going to merge together.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many confuse the Rapture and the Second Coming, some thinking its two names for the same thing. Pastor Greg Laurie clarifies explaining that the Rapture is when Jesus comes for His people; the second Coming when He returns again with His people. You’re going to have that holy land experience, but you’re not going to do it in a bus. You’re going to do it with the Lord Himself.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Antichrist is a fake Jesus Christ. The way he fools people is through peace. The Bible says, ’Through peace, he will deceive many.’ But then people will realize how evil he actually is. Pastor Greg Laurie warns about the Beast, the blasphemer, the evil one, who will carry out Satan’s bidding during the End Times.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie is sharing about the Harvest Crusades. For over 30 consecutive years, these have been mid-year / summertime events in Southern California, but also reaching the rest of the U.S & the world. Everything is different this year with the pandemic, yet God calls us to share Christ even in the midst of challenges. The venue is secondary? A RUSH OF HOPE is coming in early September, spring time for us in Australia. It’s a cinematic on-line event coming to a screen near you. For all the details on the Harvest Crusade, go to harvest.org.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When will this all be over? Life has been so abnormal amidst the current pandemic, so much so that it’s become obvious that normal will be some kind of new normal. Regardless, God still has a plan for our lives that transcends the here and now. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us look at the present in light of our future. Maybe what we see is evidence that God’s plan is moving ahead in front of our eyes.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a Last Days aspect to the current pandemic? Many people are beginning to wonder if Covid-19 is not a sign of the End Times. Has it been a wake-up call for you? Pastor Greg Laurie provides some good encouragement, saying we can freak out, or we can look up, because Jesus said, ’When you see these things begin to happen, look up for your redemption is drawing near’.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ENCORE BROADCAST: More on the story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race against Time. Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with author Jon Erwin on the riveting story of his own grandfather, WWII hero, Henry 'Red' Erwin, who was on a routine mission to Koriyama, Japan, when a bomb erupted in his face onboard a B29 Superfortress. Be encouraged by Red’s dedication to God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Encore Broadcast: Pastor Greg Laurie invites author Jon Erwin to tell the riveting story of the heroism display by his grandfather who was on a routine mission to Koriyama, Japan, when a bomb erupted in his face onboard a B29 Super fortress. It’s a story of heroism and dedication to God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No man can take fire into his lap and not be burned? And that’s what lust is like. ’Oh, I can control this.’ ’This won’t get the best of me.’ Beware. Pastor Greg Laurie warns us of the destructive power of lust, and how to keep it from invading and igniting our lives. The best way to overcome lust and protect your mind is to fill it with something better. Cultivate your relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible tells us God is love. Yes, He’s loving, but First John 4:8 says God IS love. And it says, 'He who does not love does not know God. . .' So it should come as no surprise that hatred is not a part of God’s plan for believers? Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the hatred we see around us in our culture. What are we as believers to do? (And a word to parents - the content of today’s study may be a little too strong for younger ears).Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistics show that the age most kids start to turn away from their faith is the age of 13. Pastor Greg Laurie offers insights on family matters, and how to pass the baton of faith to the next generation. It’s a parent’s job to work with them, explain faith to them, and help prepare them for the real world.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie speaks about the challenge of parenting, and the Lord’s command to treat parents with respect and honour. It’s very easy to critique a parent until you become a parent. And then, a lot of the things you said critically, you realise were actually them doing their job right.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We make time for those things that are important to us. What about taking one day off out of seven to rest and recharge. Do we have time for that? Pastor Greg Laurie says if we honor the Lord and say, ’I’m taking this day, Sunday, the Lord’s Day. I’m going to worship with my family. We’re going to spend time together. I’m going to disconnect from all the things that distract me,’ then whatever we’re doing, God will bless us for that.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people text, ’OMG...OMG...OMG, I just had the most amazing burger. OMG!’ Wait, do you really mean to invoke the name of the most high God for your burger?!' Using the Lord’s name in an empty, insincere, or frivolous way is what the Bible calls ’taking the Lord’s name in vain’. Pastor Greg Laurie underscores the third of the 10 Commandments.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie says we need to remember God is God, and we’re not. The idea’s not to change God into our image, but to change ourselves into His image and not turn this around.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie wants us to be warned about modern-day idols. These days? Yes. He says an idol is anyone or anything that takes the place of God in your life. So, what do you get really excited about? What gets you fired up? What are you passionate about, what do you think about the most, dream about as you fall asleep in your bed, or perhaps even scheme for? Because that is your god.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think about the most? What do you dream about and plan for? What are you passionate about? That is your god. Pastor Greg Laurie says making the Lord God your God is the pathway to a settled contentment. Greg Laurie says if you will put God first in your life, on the authority of Scripture, everything else will fall into its rightful place. It’s important to put Him first.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on the story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race against Time. Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with author Jon Erwin on the riveting story of his own grandfather, WWII hero, Henry 'Red' Erwin, who was on a routine mission to Koriyama, Japan, when a bomb erupted in his face onboard a B29 Superfortress. Be encouraged by Red’s dedication to God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie invites author Jon Erwin to tell the riveting story of the heroism display by his grandfather who was on a routine mission to Koriyama, Japan, when a bomb erupted in his face onboard a B29 Superfortress. It’s a story of heroism and dedication to God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent survey found that 14% of Americans can name the Ten Commandments. By comparison, a quarter of them can name the seven ingredients in a Big Mac. We tend to remember those things that are important to us, those things we hear about repeatedly. Pastor Greg Laurie highlights the importance of spending time with the Ten Commandments written to help us know right from wrong.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your brain is filled with all kinds of trivia, your favorite song lyrics, lines out of movies, ads. Can you memorise John 3:16? A blessing is promised to the person who both reads and keeps the Word. Repeatedly, God invites us to internalise the truth of Scripture. Pastor Greg Laurie says our minds are hardwired to remember what we hear.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many tend to think of the here and now. God, in contrast, thinks more of the by and by. While we think about what will make us happy in the moment, God’s more interested in what will make us holy. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Lord wants us to choose the kind of joy that will follow us into eternity. God’s end game is to make us more like Jesus because heaven is a prepared place for prepared people.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motive without motion is meaningless. There can come a time in your life when it’s time to move instead of praying further. You’ve prayed enough. Now it’s time to take action. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us put feet to our prayers when the Lord is saying, ’Okay, whatever. Start walking!’Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you facing hardship right now? When you’re facing an impossible situation and then it gets worse, it’s important to stop and cry out to God. The Lord invites us to come to Him when we’re at the end of our rope. Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s where hope is found, and God hears our prayers.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie reassures us that God’s forgiveness is complete forgiveness. He says God has taken His delete key to your sin and removed it as far as the east is from the west. We must stop dragging things up again. He forgives your sin and forgets your sin. We should not choose to remember what God has chosen to forget. This is what it means to 'apply the blood'.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of trying to forgive yourself, understand the power and completeness of God’s forgiveness that was purchased for you by the blood of Jesus Christ! Pastor Greg Laurie says His blood washed our sins away. It was Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross that made our forgiveness possible. Stop trying to forgive yourself. It’s time to apply the blood instead.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Put God first in all things and He will bless you in all things.' That’s the wisest plan for our walk with God. But Pastor Greg Laurie is concerned that, many times, we don’t put God first, and then we’re surprised when our lives bottom out.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our spiritual adversary is relentless, and he won’t stop tempting us even after we become believers. We have to say to the enemy, ’You get nothing, zero! And I don’t want you in my life anymore. I’m done with you, you can leave now, goodbye! Get behind me, Satan, and go away.’'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instead of asking ’Can I do this and still be a Christian?’, the better question would be, ’Since I am a Christian, what can I do to get closer to God?’ Pastor Greg Laurie invites us be fully committed to Him.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eeyore from the ’Winnie the Pooh’ books, was an old grey donkey with a sour disposition, pessimistic, complaining, and discontented. Many people had a streak of this during quarantine, but some just bring a dark cloud of hostility with them everywhere they go. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that this could very well be evidence of a spiritually hardened heart. Learn to spot the syndrome and where to find the cure.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our world is filled with all kinds of religious ideology, with all kinds of gurus and self-proclaimed prophets and other religious leaders all saying they have the truth. Christian faith is the genuine article. Everything else is an imitation. Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s not that the world is lacking for spiritual influence. It’s a collision of competing messages.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.