A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

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 omnystudi...

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 informa...

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, Se...

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 wor...

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/listene...

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 no...

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...

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 b...

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....

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. Sup...

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...

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, spr...

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...

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...

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 s...

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. Cultiv...

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&rsq...

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 f...

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 inform...

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...

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...

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 t...