Vision Christian Media

A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Pastor Greg Laurie talks plain truth in a style everyday Aussies can relate to. Using (often funny) stories and straight talk from the Word, he'll help you know God and make Him known. Greg Laurie is Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. He began his pastoral ministry at age 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people. Since then, God has transformed that small group into one of the largest churches in America. In 1990, Greg began holding public evangelistic events called Harvest Crusades. Since that time, more than 4 million people have attended Harvest Crusades...

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Bringing Christ into Your Crisis - 1 July 2020 30.06.2020

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/li...

The Cure To Worry - Part 2 - 30 June 2020 29.06.2020

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.

The Cure To Worry - Part 1 - 29 June 2020 28.06.2020

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.

The Race We Must Win - Part 2 - 26 June 2020 25.06.2020

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.

The Race We Must Win - Part 1 - 25 June 2020 24.06.2020

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. Suppor...

We Can Work it Out - Part 2 - 24 June 2020 23.06.2020

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.

We Can Work it Out - Part 1 - 23 June 2020 22.06.2020

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...

What Do You Live For - Part 2 - 22 June 2020 22.06.2020

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 informatio...

What Do You Live For - Part 1 - 19 June 2020 18.06.2020

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.

How to Be Happy Though Stuck at Home - Part 2 - 18 June 2020 18.06.2020

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 C...

How to Be Happy Though Stuck at Home - Part 1 - 17 June 2020 16.06.2020

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 inform...

What to Do When You Don?t Know What to Do - 16 June 2020 15.06.2020

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, pra...

This is Not a Drill - Part 3 - 15 June 2020 15.06.2020

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/res...

This is Not a Drill - II - 12 June 2020 11.06.2020

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...

This is Not a Drill - I - 11 June 2020 10.06.2020

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://h...

It's Time to Pray - II - 10 June 2020 09.06.2020

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.

It's Time to Pray - I - 9 June 2020 08.06.2020

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 ma...

How To Have a Personal Spiritual Revival - II - 8 June 2020 07.06.2020

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://h...

How to Have a Personal Spiritual Revival - Part 1 - 5 June 2020 04.06.2020

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 omnystu...

Don't Give Up - Part 3 - 4 June 2020 03.06.2020

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....

Don't Give Up - Part 2 - 3 June 2020 02.06.2020

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. Supp...

Don't Give Up - Part 1 - 2 June 2020 01.06.2020

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.' S...

How to Handle Discouragement - Part 2 - 1 June 2020 31.05.2020

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.

How to Handle Discouragement - Part 1 - 29 May 2020 28.05.2020

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....

Suffer Strong - Interview with Authors Katherine and Jay Wolf - Part 2 - 28 May 2020 27.05.2020

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 l...

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