A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Your life may seem broken with shattered pieces but Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Lord can heal your brokenness and use you once again, sharing about turning your mess into a message, and your test into a testimony.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People will say, ’Well, we’re retired now. We’re just going to relax and live a life of leisure.’ ? As a Christian, your life has purpose, and you have something to offer, something to do, beyond sitting in the La-Z-Boy. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that some people think they reach a point in their lives when their work for God is finished. He encourages us to find out more about God’s individual plans.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we go through things in life that don’t make sense, only to find it was preparation for something else. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us to draw strength from a more eternal perspective, the bigger plan that God has for us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has yet to see what God can do in and through a man or a woman who is totally committed to Him. So, will you say, ’Here I am, Lord send me,’ or will you say, ’There they are, Lord, send them’? A mark of spiritual maturity is when we say, ’Lord, use me.’ Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to be the kind of believer the Lord can count on, all in for whatever God has in mind.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God does some of His best work through weak people. If God only worked through the ultra-talented and the over-achiever, many of us would feel unqualified. Pastor Greg Laurie says everyone qualifies for His glorious purpose to show His superior power. We just need to be obedient.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you willing to leave your comfort zone and let God use you? When’s the last time you did something for the first time? Pastor Greg Laurie invites us to make ourselves available for service to God without embarrassment or fear.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moses saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brothers. So he looked this way and that way and when he saw no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. Moses checked for witnesses before he sinned. Pastor Greg Laurie says avoiding being seen is a warning sign about our behaviour. Instead of just looking this way and that way, it’s important to look up.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are watching you and being impacted by the way you deal or don’t deal with the challenges of your life. Just as others have influenced you, you’re influencing others. Pastor Greg Laurie says when you dare to live a godly life, despite difficulties, it’s a powerful testimony - more powerful than you may realise.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roller coaster rides can nauseate. Going up and down and right and left. Some think to themselves, ’I can’t wait to get off this ride!’ And that’s how sin can be. Sin promises pleasure, but delivers pain! Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to see sin and temptation for what they really are, fun for a season.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has a knack for attempting to put a happy face on some deep, dark times of crisis - 'What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!' - 'Don’t worry, be happy!' - 'Look on the bright side!' - But sometimes an earthquake so shakes our lives that there doesn’t seem to be a bright side. Remember, mountains rise from earthquakes! Pastor Greg Laurie helps us put our past to use in the most fulfilling ways.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve certainly seen plenty of panic and distress so far this year. Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the possible spiritual significance of Covid-19, saying the Bible tells us in the last days there will be an increase of plagues and pestilence, and how these just may be foreshocks telling us to wake up and stay in the light.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have moments of despair and everybody needs a little positive affirmation. Pastor Greg Laurie says we should be letting biblical thoughts speak to us because when we quote the Word of God to ourselves, we are reminded of what is true.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worry can be harmful. It doesn’t make things better; it actually makes things worse. Pastor Greg Laurie shares about how worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, but empties today of its strength.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could it be that this post-COVID world is at the beginning of a time of great spiritual awakening? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us be ready for what God wants to do. It affects us, it involves us, it requires us, and it’ll bless us. Let’s see how we can be a part of the action.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people’s lives make a statement. Some promote their footy team. For others, it’s their favorite social cause or political candidate and it’s all they talk about. What’s the message people get from your life and behavior? Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to follow Paul’s example - whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you become a member of the family of God, you don’t get a laminated member I.D. card or anything, so, how do you know you’re a member and how can you make sure you membership hasn’t lapsed? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see where we stand in our relationship with the Lord.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jesus saves us, we’re saved to the 'uttermost,' as we read in Hebrews chapter 7. We’re not mostly saved or pretty-much saved. As one speaker pointed out, the old hymn does not say, 'Sin has left a crimson stain, He washed it light pink.' Pastor Greg Laurie examines what our response should be to that finished work on the cross.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we focus on this life, we have to remember that real living begins on the other side of eternity when we’re in paradise in the presence of God. Pastor Greg Laurie offers a heavenly perspective on the earthly trials and challenges we face. We’ll see there’s a better day coming.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have those things that capture our attention, those things we strive for and think about. Pastor Greg Laurie addresses how some people just live for the moment, and others are simply enduring rather than enjoying their lives. He shares about keeping eternity in view.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who knew we’d get so tired of spending so much time at home? Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the questions and pressures of our current situation. He says 'We can’t control what is happening to us right now. But we must remember God is in control, and He has an end game.' God’s end game is to make you like Jesus. Whatever you’re going through, God wants to make you more like Christ, so He can use this in your life.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people in the Bible faced times of loneliness and isolation. Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness. Jeremiah felt isolated and was called 'the weeping prophet.' How can we cope with the pressures on us today? Pastor Greg Laurie has good encouragement from the time-tested truth of God’s Word.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can prayer change things? You better believe it. And we need to pull together, to work together and pray together because there’s power in united prayer. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us gain our spiritual bearings in facing the pandemic, or really any challenge we might encounter. God is bigger than Covid-19. God is bigger than any problem you’re facing right now. So don’t worry, pray.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people come to Christ full of passion and resolve. But often that passion can fizzle out and dull. If this sounds like you, there’s some good news. You don’t have to stay there! Pastor Greg Laurie points out, it’s not how you start, but how you finish. It’s his final study in Nehemiah where we’ll learn how to finish well.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever thought about how much of your life do you give to God? Do you give Him your best? Or just the scraps, the afterthoughts? Do you long to be in His presence or rush through bible reading between TV shows? God isn’t content with the leftovers of our lives. He wants to be top priority. Pastor Greg points out that principle even extends to our financial management.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a moment to think about your faith. Is it something you publically broadcast? Or do only those closest to you know you’re a Christian? When was the last time you shared your faith? Have you ever? Hear about the importance of making our faith a public declaration. We’re called to stand up and stand out. If our faith is a big secret the question is...why?Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the book of Nehemiah, we’ve been learning from his leadership as the people rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. It was an incredible task! See the importance of prayer now, & how prayer led to great repentance & a great revival. Let’s see that happen again in our time.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often do you pray? Be honest, sometimes do you feel like you’re just badgering God? Or perhaps that He doesn’t want to hear your prayers? That can be a thought we have, but it’s false! Pastor Greg helps us realize how God wants us to come to Him in prayer. He delights in our prayers! We’re returning to our studies in the fascinating Old Testament book of Nehemiah. So many great lessons from the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christians we know we are saved by God’s grace and it’s by Him alone that we are free from sin. However, that doesn’t mean sin won’t try entering our lives. Pastor Greg brings us a cold, hard look at sin and how to resist its foothold in our lives via the book of Nehemiah. Discover how to experience a personal, spiritual revival four yourself.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg helps us to see where we’re currently at, where we’d like our relationship with God to be and how to take the proper steps to re-energize our faith, fervor and fidelity to God. It’s an important message for all Christians and we need to be constantly aware of our walk with God, to never take Him for granted.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There have been many famous violinists and far fewer famous luthiers, the master craftsmen who made the great violins. Among the few was Antonio Stradivari. There’s not a violinist alive who’s never heard of a Stradivarius. Pastor Greg points out, whether we play an instrument, whether we make an instrument, or just listen to instruments, we can all BE an instrument in the hand of God. Learn to serve God with the passion of Stradivari.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot of worldly distractions around us. If we’re not careful, we can end up giving our attention to the wrong things and that can be damaging. Pastor Greg shows us how to forge a good, strong character - a moral fortitude based on our relationship with God. Follow in the footsteps of a spiritual forefather who faced great opposition, but had the character to stand strong.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie continues our study into the book of Nehemiah. We’ve already gained so much wisdom from this story, as Nehemiah describes a great undertaking - rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem! We’ll see how the workers were under great pressure, they faced great opposition, and we’ll glean some great lessons on how they responded. Our study is titled, 'Don’t Give Up.'Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie brings us insights from the book of Nehemiah in the story of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. God’s people were working hard, but we’ll see some began acting in a way that was out of sync with being a God-fearing man or woman.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When people stand against us, it’s often because of what we stand for. Some people can’t stand people of faith, but they tolerate just about everything else. We have to remember that the attack is nothing personal, it’s something spiritual. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what’s behind that hostility and how we can compose and conduct ourselves just as our forefathers did.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authors Jay and Katharine Wolf speak with Pastor Greg Laurie about the wonderful abilities given Katherine by her disability. The Wolfs have authored a new book called Suffer Strong. It’s a book filled with in the midst of crisis and tragedy. It’s their journey following a near-fatal brain-stem stroke that Katharine suffered a number of years ago. And her disability has changed their lives in some very dramatic ways.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie is joined by his wife, Cathe, and special guests, authors Katherine and Jay Wolf who have faced some additional layers of challenge, on top of the whole dynamic of being parents.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Churchill, during World War II, spoke at the school he once attended. Tradition records his entire speech as just 17 words: ’Young men, never give up. Never give up! Never give up!! Never, never, never never never never!’ Historians point out the words were slightly different, and the speech notably longer, but it’s still good advice. Pastor Greg Laurie points out our need to display the same kind of resilience.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you’re listening to the radio, you hear one station at a time. There may be dozens and dozens up and down the dial, but your tuner helps you hear just one. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that there are voices of opposition calling to us as we walk with the Lord. We need an internal, spiritual tuner that helps us hear just the voice of God. Hear about the example of Nehemiah and his wall builders in learning how to ignore the hecklers, our detractors.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We live in a digital age of information technology, and yet Pastor Greg Laurie is concerned at how this is affecting us. We’re more connected than we’ve ever been in human history and at the same time we’re more disconnected. Practical guidance for working better together.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we attend church in person, we may be greeted by someone - pass an usher or two on our way to our seat - be led in worship - and then taught from God’s Word. That’s a lot of people who’ve made themselves available for all that to happen. Pastor Greg Laurie wonders what you’re willing to do for someone else. An encouraging message on how we can say yes to service for God.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weight lifters know that if there’s no pain, there’s no gain. If you’re lifting weights that are easy and effortless, you’re not helping yourself. But if there’s resistance, if it’s tough going, then that’s a good sign. Pastor Greg Laurie says the same applies to our work for the Lord. Learn from Nehemiah how to buckle up for the ride!Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie points out that prayer moves things. You may be the pray-er, or you may be the thing that gets moved. Wherever you fit, find out how you can get activated for the Lord.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a cashier gives you change back, do you take some of it and put in your pocket? No, you take it all. And when you lodge for your tax return, do you tell the ATO to keep the refund for themselves? Probably not. If something belongs to us, we’ll take it. Pastor Greg Laurie points out the blessings and promises that God has made available to us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministry, essentially, is a 'to do list' from God. Once we’ve come to the Lord, our sins are forgiven and our names are written in the Book of Life, but then? The Lord has a few suggestions, and whether we stand at a pulpit or a drill press, whether we deliver babies or bottled water, whether we work inside or outside the home, God has work for us to do right where we are. Some solid counsel from the book of Nehemiah.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine sitting in the driver’s seat of your parked car? You start disassembling your steering wheel. You loosen the nut that holds your steering wheel in place. And now, the steering wheel is barely connected to your front wheels. Are you willing to drive down the road that way, to hit the open highway with no control? Only if you like ditches! Pastor Greg Laurie points out that some people choose to do that with their very lives.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

’Funambulism’ is the skill of walking the tightrope, the high wire. Performers face mortal danger because ? well, it’s a long way down. The last thing they want, literally, is to make it only half way across the high wire. Pastor Greg Laurie points out that it’s even more important to finish the race of life well, and when we fall, the Lord is there to catch us and restore us.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has been going through a hailstorm of crisis and calamity - sickness, death, economic upheaval, and uncertainty about the future. Hope may seem in short supply. But, it’s only in short supply if we’re going to the wrong supplier. Pastor Greg Laurie introduces us to a man who faced an epic challenge but depended on God’s provision to see him through. Learn to follow in his footsteps, as Pastor Greg introduces this Last Days believer.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scripture warns us that wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction. A lot of people going that way. It’s the way that 'seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.' Pastor Greg Laurie shows us an alternative. He helps us through the narrow gate. It won’t make us popular or politically correct, but better to live in a way that’s pleasing to God, even if it displeases people, than the other way around.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plain truth in a style everyday Aussies can relate to. Using (often funny) stories and straight talk from the Word.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plain truth in a style everyday Aussies can relate to. Using (often funny) stories and straight talk from the Word.Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.