Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Pastor Greg Laurie points out that we often don’t appreciate the gifts we receive enough—including our God-given gift of salvation. He talks about what this gift brings, and how we should respond. Notes: Matthew 2 The gift that God gave to us. The gift that we give to God. The gift we give to others... The gift that God gave to us. Christians carry this gift in th...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Are you a little tired of hearing the terms “new and improved”? New and improved soap. New and improved mouthwash. New and improved floor wax. It’s often hard to tell the difference, but for the big sticker on the package. Well, there’s a time coming when earth will definitely, definitively be new and improved! It’s a mass renovation project with the Lord as the a...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Some may think, "as long as I make it through the pearly gates, I’ll be satisfied." I mean, it’s Heaven, for Heaven’s sake! They think everyone’s on equal footing on the streets of gold. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how some will receive special rewards for dedication and sacrifice. We’ll see that, at the judgement seat of Christ,...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Ever driven past the home you grew up in, and were a little heartsick? Maybe it’s fallen into disrepair and looks so uninviting. It’s not the way it used to be, you say to yourself. Well imagine what the Lord must think of the world He created. After the fall of Adam and Eve, the culture just kept on falling. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us w...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! When the world goes to war, as we see foretold in prophecy, why would the United States, the leading global superpower, not merit a single mention? Is it something we said? Seriously, it’s an interesting question to consider. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us important perspective. It’s a good time to consider where our country is heading...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Few of us have a real clear picture of the Antichrist. For that matter, our understanding may be a little foggy of the whole End Times landscape. Well, we hope to clear that up for you today here on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a close look at the drama of the Last Days, according to God’s Word. He’ll answer the questions on the minds of many, a...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! Guest speaker—and leading apologetic in America—Lee Strobel brings a powerful message discussing evidence for God’s existence. Listen in to expand your knowledge on spiritual topics, not only for yourself, but for future conversations with nonbelievers. Notes: 1. Cosmology: The Origin of the Universe Whatever begins to exist has a cause. The universe began to exis...

Help us share the gospel in 2024! There’s so much evil in the world, it’s hard to wrap our minds around it. But serious Bible students know that “we ain’t seen nothing yet.” There’ll come a time when evil will reach a crescendo unlike the world has ever seen. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us understand what’s to come, and how the Lord wants us to respond to that informatio...

On a clear, moonless night, a human eye can detect a match being struck 50 miles away! The darker the environment, the more a small light can make an impact. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the vital importance of letting our light shine in this dark, sinful culture. We’re in a five-part series called “The End of the World: What Does the Bible Say?” . . . considering the Ra...

Missed Giving Tuesday? You can still make a gift! Just go to givingtuesday.harvest.org When we hear about the Rapture, how we’ll meet the Lord in a heartbeat, our first reaction might be, “Let’s go!” But when we think about all the loved ones who haven’t come to Christ yet, our second response might be, “Can we wait just a bit longer?” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us understa...

This Giving Tuesday, we ask that you remember Harvest Ministries and help us with our mission to make God known! Just go to givingtuesday.harvest.org to make your gift! Just before we head out the door for vacation, many of us work like crazy to make sure everything’s in order. If certain things are neglected, the consequences could be unthinkable. Well, some day soon, Jesus will return . . . and...

People ask if the current Middle East situation is a sign of the times. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out we started seeing signs of the times long before October 7th. It’s clear Jesus could come back at any time. And the question is: are we ready? Are our friends and family ready? Today, Pastor Greg offers an important update on where we stand, and where can find reliable co...

Pastor Greg Laurie delivers important points on God’s faithfulness and our faith in Him. Notes: Two words stand out in our 50-year history: Faithfulness and faith. The faithfulness of God and our response of faith to His calling. Jesus promised to the church: “The gates of Hell shall not prevail against us.” God has remained faithful to lead, protect, and guide us each step of the way. 2 Thessalon...

On November 19, we celebrated 50 years of Harvest! To God be the glory! In Pastor Greg Laurie's celebratory message, he touches on Harvest's evangelistic work over the years, the never-ending need for the gospel, and hope for the future. He also welcomes a special guest, Pastor Skip Heitzig, who shares encouraging words with us. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.or...

When we talk to friends and co-workers right after Christmas, they’ll often ask, “Well, what did you get for Christmas?” How many times has someone asked you, “Well, what did you give?” That doesn’t usually come up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out there’s more joy in what we’ve given than what we’ve received. Good encouragement to take with us as we march full speed ahead i...

Every breath we breathe is a gift from God. For most of us, that’s about 20,000 gifts a day . . . over 7 million a year. So here on Thanksgiving Day, we have over 7 million reasons to be thankful! Glad you’re along today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie takes a look at gratitude, and how it’s an important key to helping us celebrate the holiday season. When we thank God for His goodness, i...

Sometimes we need a new beginning, don’t we? When our spiritual lives have meandered and we’re not as close to the Lord as we used to be, it’s okay to make an adjustment. God allows U-turns. It’s legal in every state! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we may have come to this point, and how we can get beyond—way beyond. And you want to invite someone else to hear today’s...

Sometimes it’s easiest to see our human idiosyncrasies in other people. Take a toddler, for instance. The little one may be despairing over the toy—or the cookie—he can’t have... until daddy walks through the door, home from work. Suddenly, his focus changes and his little world is all about dad. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out, when our love and focus is on our Heavenly Fa...

There’s a good chance you’ve seen a two-man saw. With handles on both sides, it’s an excellent example of teamwork. One man pushes, the other man pulls, and then vice versa. Some of those saws were 12 feet long. The Christian life has many examples of teamwork, and today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us focus on discipleship. It addresses the push n’ pull of daily life as a believer...

Do you struggle with contentment? In this valuable message, Pastor Jonathan Laurie points to biblical figures who’ve “been there, done that” and have some wisdom to share!  Notes: “The Word of God is like a lion. You don’t have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and the lion will defend itself.” ―Charles Spurgeon Psalm 12:6 Read: Philippians 4:1–13 “Resilient Faith” Rejoic...

When was the last time you were the “newbie” on the job . . . the new guy or gal just hired? If you were fortunate, you had someone come alongside you to show you the ropes. Because if you don’t know anything, it’s hard to do anything. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we tutor new believers through a process called “discipleship.” It’s a process of spiritual duplic...

The Lord is clear. He doesn’t want anyone to perish but wants everyone to come to repentance. That includes everyone in your household, everyone at your neighbor’s home, everyone at your place of work. “Fine. Now how does that happen?” That’s where you and I come in. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out some biblical steps toward sharing the message that saved our lives. It’s no...

Each day, we’re surrounded by needy people. Their needs may not be obvious on the outside, but they’re glaring on the inside. Pastor Greg Laurie has pointed out that everyone’s lonely, everyone carries a load of guilt, and everyone is afraid to die. And, as believers, we have something that can address all of those needs. Glad you’re along today for A NEW BEGINNING as we learn practical principles...

Ever heard of “planned obsolescence?” Products are built to last only a limited time so that . . . yeah, you gotta get a new one! Well, the Lord designed the message of the gospel to be everlasting. It never goes out of style, it’s never obsolete. It speaks to the needs of our hearts no matter the date on the calendar. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie explains how to share that timeles...

Ever discover after the fact that someone forgot to relay an important message to you? Maybe it was about a great opportunity. Or maybe it was about a serious problem . . . but you never got the message. The consequences can be significant. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the message we need to deliver, and it’s about both a serious problem and a great opportunity. We...