A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Pastor Greg Laurie has the opportunity to share the Gospel with countless people each year. He does so through films, crusade events, through social media and right here on A NEW BEGINNING. We’ve seen more than a million professions of faith in the 50 years of Harvest Ministries. So there must be a secret formula for successful evangelism, right? Pastor Greg would be the first to say there is no secret formula. But there are some practical pointers, and he explains them today.

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Pastor Greg Laurie continues covering The Beatitudes, where we see what the actions of happy people look like.

Notes:

Matthew 5

The Sermon on the Mount is only for Christians

Happy are the humble

Happy people are "unhappy" people

A happy person will be a meek person

A happy person passionately desires a righteous life

Read Matthew 5:7

Point #1: Happy people are merciful people

Extend God's mercy toward you to others; forgiven people should be forgiving people

Read Matthew 5:8

Point #2: A happy person will be a holy person

Pure in heart = whole being is directed toward God. To be single (single eye), or pure in heart, means to have a single focus on Jesus Christ.

Read Matthew 5:9

Point #3: A happy person will be a peacemaker

If you're a Christian, you're a son or daughter of God

Read: Matthew 5:10

Point #4: A happy person will be persecuted

If you want to be a happy person, you're going to be a persecuted person

If persecuted, rejoice (Matthew 5:12)

Let persecution be for righteousness sake

God can work through persecution

It's not easy to be a Christian. It takes courage. But Jesus Christ is worth not only living for, but dying for. It's worth it!

A relationship with God will bring you happiness.

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Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with Billy Hallowell on various topics, including his new cartoon.

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If there’s a war raging, and someone mistakenly stumbles into the middle of it, the warriors don’t suddenly stop and say, ‘Hey, wait a minute, fellas, this guy isn’t part of it. Let’s wait ‘til he gets outta the way.’ No people who stumble into battle unaware often get caught in the crossfire. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie wants to make sure that doesn’t happen to us. He points out that we’re surrounded by spiritual warfare, and we need to be prepared to fight, and fight victoriously.

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A pilot said, “the basics of aviation are really quite simple. You push the control stick forward and the houses get real big; you pull it back and the houses get real small.” But imagine if a pilot did lose track of the basics—can’t remember what those switches do, or even why they’re important. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us with a refresher course on the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a good reminder of the fundamentals that’ll keep us all from crashing and burning.

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For every 1,000 live births in the U.S., there are 195 abortions. Nearly 20%. Think about that. Since 1973, more than 63 million unborn children never got the chance to live their lives. That’s more than the current population of 26 U.S. states combined. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses that heartbreaking reality, and the need to take a stand.

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Sometimes we may think that our effort, by itself, does count for much. Maybe we’re the only believer in our family . . . or the only Christian at work . . . or the only one in our group of friends at school. The odds are against us. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to one of the most encouraging stories in the Old Testament. We’ll catch up with a military leader about to fight a battle, when God told him to send most of his army home so that God alone would get credit for the victory.

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Let’s say you want to sell your car. You think it’s worth about 10 thousand dollars. But right away, someone pays you 15 thousand dollars. Sold! So what was your car worth? Well, it was worth what the buyer was willing to pay. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some encouraging insights on OUR worth based on the One who purchased us with the blood of His only begotten Son. And given our real worth, we’ll see how the Lord has equipped us for real Kingdom work.

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Some people look for happiness in relationships, money, or shopping. Where do you look? Hint: If it's not to God, that's the wrong place! Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that true happiness can only be found in a relationship with our Creator.

Notes:

"God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself because it's not there." —C. S. Lewis

Happiness comes from who you know, not what you have.

"...Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord" —Psalm 144:15

The Christian faith is a happy faith.

God wants you to be happy, contrary to popular belief.

Angels brought good news that brings joy (Luke 2:10).

God Himself is happy.

Christians will still face tragedy.

God's definition of happiness is different than ours.

Biblical world-view: The Bible should change the way you see things.

Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1). Jesus gave it to His disciples, not the multitudes; only Christians can live by this sermon.

First 4 beatitudes deal with our relationship with God, the other 4 deal with our relationships with others.

Blessed = happy.

Read Matthew 5:2–9.

Point #1: God wants you to be blessed and happy.

Point #2: Happy people are humble people.

Point #3: Happy people are "unhappy people."

Point #4: A happy person will be a meek person.

Point #5: A happy person passionately desires a righteous life.

The only way to be a happy person is to know God. Not by chasing happiness, but by knowing God.

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During Jesus’ earthly ministry, He didn’t restore sight to just one eye. He didn’t feed most of the 5,000. He didn’t calm the storm on only half the Sea of Galilee. And He didn’t give part of His life on the cross to pay for some of our sins. As someone has said, “Sin had left a crimson stain, and He didn’t wash it light pink.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how Jesus gave His all . . . and the only appropriate response is from us is to give our all.

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What’s the best way to chart a course for a successful Christian life over the long haul? We might ask someone who’s walked that path over the long haul. There’s no discounting the wisdom that comes with experience. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie looks back over the past 50 years of ministry at his home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship. The Lord has blessed, but it hasn’t always been easy. So today he offers some good perspective for all of us on the path of faith.

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Ever been caught in gridlock? Maybe you’re trying to get out of the parking lot of a large sporting event. You’re stuck. You can go forward, you can’t back up, you can’t go to the right or the left. Only thing you can do is...look up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a time of challenge in the history of the Israelites. They needed help. They were stuck. They looked up, and God came through. We’ll see what lessons we can learn for our own spiritual gridlock.

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We’ve all gotten used to spam calls, right? We can sometimes see them coming. Maybe we don’t answer the phone. If we do, we have our way of ending the call as quickly as possible. When the Devil comes calling, some of us forget all those defensive techniques. We sit there and listen to his sales pitch. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our series in Joshua with some practical advice on saying no to our enemy no matter how tempting his offer.

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Special effects companies are masters at building small models of railroads or high rises or mountain ranges. But in the movie theater, they seem huge—they fill the screen! Could it be that our problems only LOOK big? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see our challenges through the lens of faith. And we’ll see, whether our problems are small or big or incalculable, nothing’s too hard for the Lord. Glad you’re along for our series in Joshua.

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In Genesis 11, we see the theme of rebellion over and over again. As Pastor Jonathan Laurie looks at the chapter, he reveals an important lesson: we must deny our flesh and listen to God.

Notes:

Genesis 11

Omnipresent: All Present.

Jeremiah 23:24

Omniscient: All Knowing.

Psalm 139:1–4

Omnipotent: All-Powerful.

Colossians 1:16

God Is Love.

1 John 4:8

God Is Patient.

2 Peter 3:9

God Is Wise.

Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 19:21

Genesis 11:1–9

The Pride of Man.

James 4:6

Genesis 3:4–5

Genesis 9:1

Obedience to God always brings sensational blessings.

Divine Intervention.

Genesis 11:5

God’s Discipline.

Job 5:17

Philippians 2:5–11

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"Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins." —Ephesians 2:1

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Kids learn early on the playground that if a bully is bigger than them, it’s good to have a friend who’s bigger than the bully. A bully who has met his match is no longer a threat. As the Bible says, "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4 NKJV). Our adversary is no match for our Almighty God. We stand in victory when we stand with the Lord! A good lesson on that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg continues his series called "Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises."

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We don’t take our young kids to the shoe store to learn to tie their shoes. We don’t take them to the dentist to learn to brush their teeth. We don’t take them to a nutritionist to learn to eat their vegetables. No, there are certain things parents teach their kids. It’s just part of being a parent. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out those things that go along with being a Christian parent . . . namely to pass along our faith . . . to train them up in the way of the Lord . . . to disciple them.

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When we go to a restaurant we’ve never been to before, do we test the chair before we sit down? Do we send the main course for chemical analysis before we take a bite? When we give our credit card to pay, do we follow the server to the register to make sure it’s not charged inappropriately? We exercise a certain amount of faith everyday. And coming up on A NEW BEGINNING. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us exercise our faith in the God of the universe, the One who loves us and only has plans for good and not to harm us.

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The Christian life has been compared to a race. And it certainly is that. But given the opposition we often face, it could also be compared to an obstacle course. It’s a tough assignment to “run to win” when our adversary is trying to trip us up and stop us in our tracks. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers biblical advice on keeping our focus and priorities where they should be. God can give us the spiritual power, but we need supply the determination to succeed.

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Sometimes, we can face impossible situations. It seems there’s no way out, and no way through. Well, God can make a way where there seems to be no way. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lean on the care of our loving God. Glad you’re along for a series called Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises. Maybe you need God’s help today. Or maybe you really don’t; you’ll need God’s help tomorrow. So stay tuned and learn how to come to God when He’s your only option.

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Have you ever made a promise you couldn't keep? Unlike us, God is completely faithful. We can always trust Him to fulfill what He's promised. Pastor Greg Laurie talks more about this in an insightful Bible study.

Notes:

Genesis 6

God promises the forgiveness of our sins.

1 John 1:9

God promises a new life in Christ if we believe in Him.

2 Corinthians 5:17

God promises He will be with us and comfort us in our hard times.

Isaiah 43:2

God promises He will complete the work He has begun in you.

Philippians 1:6

God promises peace when we pray instead of worry.

Philippians 4:6

God promises to provide for our needs.

Matthew 6:31–33

The Bible promises that Jesus Christ will come again.

John 14:3

Jesus is coming back again!

There are over 1,500 passages in Scripture that deal with Christ’s return.

It’s going to get worse before it gets better.

God is in control.

And we win in the end!

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Jesus told us our last days would be just like Noah’s time.

Matthew 24:37–44

Noah walked with God when no else did.

“Shall two walk together, except they have agreed?”

Amos 3:3

To walk with God means that I am in agreement with Him.

Early is on time, on time is late, and late is never acceptable.

To walk with God is to get in-sync with Him and move when He moves.

To walk with God is to have the same goal, purpose, and desires.

Noah was a witness for God.

2 Peter 2:5

Noah worked for God.

The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic was built by professionals.

God not only remembered Noah, but Noah remembered God.

Coming out of the Ark, Noah offers a sacrifice to the Lord.

Genesis 8:20

Noah had his priorities straight!

Saying grace over a meal.

Faithful giving of your finances.

Not skipping church.

Scripture reminds us to remember God.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Read: Genesis 9:20–29

Noah’s fall teaches us that anyone can fall into sin. Moses sinned by striking the rock instead of speaking to it. David sinned with Bathsheba. Solomon sinned with the pursuit of pleasure.

Our goal as Christians, therefore, should be to not just start this race, but also finish well, too!

Noah’s fall teaches us about the destructive power of alcohol.

Genesis 9:21

Noah’s life stands as a warning to every person who follows Jesus!

If we see some Christian fall into sin, what should we do?

Galatians 6:1

Our goal is always to restore, not destroy.

James 5:19–20

God keeps His promises!

God never forgets about us!

Never lower your guard or rest on your laurels, spiritually.

If someone has fallen into sin, our goal should always be to restore.

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What do women look for in men? What’s the truth about submission in marriage? What allows for a strong family? Greg and Cathe Laurie speak on all that and more.

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Here’s a good quote you can find on the Internet: “In times of trouble, don’t give in to your natural reflex of worry. Instead, condition your reflex to pray.” It’s a meme from a man named Greg Laurie. Well, that same Greg Laurie brings us a complete message on how to turn our worries into prayers today as he continues a new series called “Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises.” Glad you’re along for A NEW BEGINNING as we learn to awaken our faith, and put our worries to bed.

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When astronauts used to orbit the moon, there was a period of about 45 minutes when they were on the back side of the moon and couldn’t receive any signals from NASA’s Mission Control. Those were the longest 45 minutes of the mission! Well, believers often go through periods of disconnection from the wisdom of God’s Word. We’re without that supernatural power and direction. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us reconnect to Scripture, and see more success in our walk of faith.

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Jesus wasn’t the only one who walked on water. Remember? For a few moments, the Apostle Peter walked on water when Jesus bid him, “come to me.” But when his faith turned to fear, his feet didn’t float! Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can keep our faith above water, and let fear sink to the bottom. It’s an encouraging message called “How to Live a Successful Christian Life.” Good inspiration for the times of trial and challenge we face.

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God has built into us a hunger for Him . . . it’s an insatiable longing that nothing else can fill. And He’s given believers a pivotal message—the Gospel message—that has the power to bring people to Him. The ingredients are there. It just needs our willingness to share that message. Are you willing to be used that way? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a number of practical principles to help us share that life-giving message more effectively and confidently.

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In scholastic debates, they keep score. It’s a competition, and each side wants to win big. All too often, believers think sharing their faith is some kind of competitive debate. If they can score enough points, they win . . . and the other person automatically comes to Christ. But that approach can suddenly end the conversation, and even end the friendship. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we’re to win souls, not debates. Good encouragement coming today.

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How was Noah able to live in the world without being OF the world, and how can we do the same as we clearly see the days of Noah becoming parallel to ours? Pastor Jonathan Laurie gives us guidance.

Notes:

We were made in the image of God.

We were created on purpose, and we were created for a purpose!

1 Corinthians 10:31

Psalm 119:105

Hebrews 11: Hall of Faith.

Hebrews 11:7

True faith will always lead to faithfulness!

James 2:26

Matthew 24:36–39

Read: Genesis 6:9–14

Read: Genesis 6:17–22

Read: Genesis 7:1, 5

Read: Genesis 7:11–14

Read: Genesis 7:17–24

Read: Genesis 8:1

Read: Genesis 8:15–20

Read: Genesis 9:1

1. Counter Cultural Living.

Genesis 6:9

2. Obedience and Joy.

Genesis 6:22

“Noah’s venture to build his vessel upon dry land while awaiting the impending floodwaters is exemplary of a person trusting in what cannot be seen or proven.” —Ken Matthews

Genesis 9:1

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One of the key words here are Harvest Ministries and A NEW BEGINNING is just two letters: Go! In fulfilling the Great Commission, that may be the hardest step. Go. Get up and get started. Today, on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps kindle a fire within us . . . a fire that won’t let us remain silent. We’ll see sharing our faith is a joy and a privilege. We’re featuring a message Pastor Greg recently presented at The Bold For Jesus evangelism conference in Spokane, Washington.

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When people get to the end of their rope and run out of options, sometimes you’ll hear, “Well, all we can do now is . . . . . . pray!” As if that’s the last resort, and not a great one at that. Turning to our God shouldn’t be our last resort, it should be our top priority. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie recounts the times he turned to God. It’s part of a recent 50th anniversary, celebrating God’s faithfulness to the ministry, even during challenging times.

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Leaders of large organizations are often asked how they got to where they are . . . as if they stepped right up to the top position. The answer is often: start small. Start leading and see if anyone follows. And when a few do, keep at it. Work hard, have faith and seek God’s will. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie recalls the development of Harvest Ministries as he and his congregation celebrate 50 years of teaching God’s Word to God’s people.

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Wouldn’t it be a remarkable world if everyone tried to out-give one another? If we saw someone in need, we automatically took care of it. We were always looking for ways to help. But we don’t live in a culture of givers, it seems like we live in a culture of takers.Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how a spirit of generosity is part of the prescription for living a more meaningful life. We’re considering the Apostle Paul’s counsel about living in a way that honors God.

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In any gym, there are people there who are just getting it done . . . a certain number of reps, a certain duration of time, and – whew! – they’re done, and they’re gone. And there are others who push themselves, and they give it their all! And it shows. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out, this life is too important to muddle through. The Lord wants us to run this race with endurance, and to run this race to win. We’ll learn more about how to do that in Acts.

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Pastor Greg Laurie describes the theme of this message as “what happens when we don't follow the warning?” He takes us into Adam and Eve's story, where we get important takeaways on mankind's shortcomings.

Notes:

Genesis 4

The theme of this message is, “What happens when we don't follow the warning?”

Genesis 3:6

Every temptation in life fits into three categories.

1 John 2:15–16

The Lust of the Flesh: Things that feel good.

Genesis 3:6

The Lust of the Eyes: Things that look good.

Genesis 3:6

The Pride of Life: Things that make you feel and look good.

Genesis 3:6

The pride of life is an obsession with self.

The world with its allure is the eternal foe.

The flesh with its evil desires is the internal foe.

Satan with his enticements is the infernal foe.

Mark 2:21

God called out, “Where are you?”

Genesis 3:10–13

Adam blamed God for what he himself had done.

Genesis 3:12

We play a role in our own temptation and sin.

Jeremiah 17:9

Because of Adam’s sin, we all suffer.

Romans 5:12

Read: Genesis 4:1–7

The book of Genesis can be divided into three sections: Chapters 1–2: Generation, Chapters 3–11: Degeneration, and Chapters 12–50: Regeneration.

Mankind wrecks everything he touches!

Being exposed to truth does not guarantee you follow it.

The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart!

Hebrews 11:4

God wanted confession because that is the way to forgiveness!

God gave Cain a warning.

The Devil is always looking for trouble.

Job 1:7

Ephesians 4:26–27

Sin is crouching at our doors, too!

Shakespeare called envy the “green-eyed monster.”

Jealously and envy are powerful and destructive sins we often underestimate.

Envy has been described as a small-town sin that breeds in proximity.

“The wicked envy and hate; it is their way of admiring.” —Victor Hugo

Genesis 3:14–15

The Bible tells us Jesus was, “slain from the foundation of the world.”

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Since 1974, pro-life advocates have stood up and been a voice for the unborn at the March for Life rally. This year, Pastor Greg Laurie was honored to be asked to give a speech at the annual event. He not only acknowledged the value of life in the womb, but shared the gospel to attendees. Listen in to hear the whole thing!

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Some people come to Christ instantly, as soon as they hear the Gospel. It’s the miracle of a moment. Others resist that decision for decades, until one day they realize their need for Christ. Sometimes it’s a crisis or tragedy that brings them to that point, other times it’s as though their eyes suddenly opened. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us the miraculous conversion of a certain Philippian jailer . . . a conversion that would sweep through his entire family.

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We like to put our best foot forward. It’s a cultural thing. We keep certain things to ourselves. If we’ve just bounced a check, or we’re in over our head at work, or there’s relationship stress – we stay silent on those subjects. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out, when Jesus makes His home in our hearts, we give Him permission to explore the hidden issues we’re keeping to ourselves . . . yeah, including the one you’re thinking about right now. Let’s get some good encouragement.

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In so many arguments, as one person is making her point, the other person is formulating his response. He’s not really hearing her point, he’s preparing his counterpoint. It’s tactical gamesmanship, and they’re keeping mental score. Hopefully that DOESN’T sound familiar. But if it does, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to resolve conflict by following an example we see in Scripture. Today, practical help for everyone.

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Disagreement and conflict is almost inevitable in human relationships. When that happens, some people put up their fists . . . others call up their lawyer. Others look up the Proverb that says a soft answer turns away wrath. In the big picture, those moments can either undergird our efforts to share Christ, or undermine them. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us deal with everyone in a spirit of grace and humility. We’re in Acts chapter 15.

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Prerequisites. Students certainly know what those are. Those are things that have to come before other things. Before you can take English 201, you have to take English 101. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore any prerequisites in making a genuine commitment to Jesus Christ. If heaven hangs in the balance, we want to make sure our hearts and minds are sincere in fully accepting the Lord’s invitation. Today’s message is one our most requested of the year.

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In Genesis 2, we get a close look at the events that occurred in the Garden of Eden. We get to focus on the relationship between God and man. Pastor Greg Laurie shares valuable points from this book today.

Notes:

Genesis 2/Genesis 3

Elohim is the appropriate word to portray God as the Majestic Creator.

Yahweh is the personal name God uses when dealing with humanity.

Read: Genesis 2:7–9

God created man and breathed life into him. The word, “breathed,” is warmly personal.

Genesis 2:7

Eden means, “delight.” God placed man in a real place called, Eden. Eden was hand-made by God Himself, untouched by sin and death, perfect.

Adam was tasked with naming the animals.

Genesis 2:20

Read: Genesis 2:18, 21–25

God created woman and brought her to the man.

The word, “helper,” does not imply inferiority; it’s the same term God uses to describe Himself as a helper to His people.

God establishes the family and the home: A man and a woman.

To have a successful marriage, you must both leave other relationships.

Genesis 2:24

To have a successful marriage, the couple must cleave together. Cleave means, “to glue, to cling.”

Marriage is a picture of Christ and the church!

1 Corinthians 7:32–33

Our greatest needs are not fulfilled in marriage but in Jesus!

Read: Genesis 3:1–9

The devil undermines in four ways.

Satan questioned God’s Word.

“Has God, indeed, said?”

Satan added to God’s Word.

Genesis 3:3

God never said, “Neither shall you touch it.”

Satan questioned God’s love.

Satan denied God’s Word.

Satan substituted his own lie.

Every temptation can be resisted and overcome.

James 1:12

Genesis 3:8

God wanted Adam to admit to and confess his sin.

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In this special interview, Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with film star, Dennis Quaid. They discuss faith, Hollywood, Quaid's gospel album, and more.

You’ll also get to hear Quaid perform a few songs from his album. It's a not-to-be-missed interview!

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Ever drive away from home and had that nagging feeling you might have left the stove on? Or you forgot to lock a door? Or you left a curling iron plugged in? If you don’t go back and check, you start thinking of how things could go horribly wrong. We want to be sure about certain things, don’t we? Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us check ourselves when it comes to the sincerity of our faith in Christ. When it comes to matters of eternity, “close enough” . . . isn’t close enough.

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It may come as a surprise to some . . . it may be welcome confirmation for others . . . but believers can get depressed. Yes, there are numerous Scriptures about joy and contentment, but we’re humans living in mortal bodies, in challenging times. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on a depressing time in the life of the great prophet Elijah, and highlights a number of practical principles to help us in our times of challenge. You might want to take some notes.

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Trying to live a godly life in an ungodly world can seem like we’re trying to walk up a downward escalator. The culture is trying to drag believers right into a quagmire of hopeless humanism and angry atheism. But God has a plan. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us revisit one of the most exciting stories of the Old Testament when a single prophet of God confronts 850 feckless false prophets and watches God’s plan unfold

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Sometimes, it can seem as though we’re swimming against the current in our life of faith. If it isn’t opposition and even persecution for what we believe, it’s challenges in health, or finances, or relationships. How do we get through? How have others made it? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points to the Apostle Paul as our inspiration. We’re in the book of Acts considering the trial upon trial Paul faced, but the word of encouragement that pulled him through.

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Many people feel they just can’t function in the morning without their cup of coffee. But, long ago, coffee met with grumpy, nearly global opposition for hundreds of years! (They were grumpy ‘cause they hadn’t had their coffee). People oppose lots of things, but then come to embrace them warmly. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we need to realize that people need the message we share, and we need to find the courage to share it even in the face of opposition.

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Pastor Greg Laurie introduces a fresh series, "It All Starts Here," where we explore the Book of Genesis. In this first message, he focuses on God's purpose for us while helping us understand other topics, such as the creation of the world.

Notes:

Genesis 1

We are created on purpose and for a purpose.

God has a plan and purpose for you.

Acts 13:36

We need to know and fulfill our purpose.

Romans 8:28

Genesis means, “beginning.”

The book of Genesis begins with God.

Genesis 1:1

Since God created the heavens and the Earth,

He is more than adequate to meet your needs.

Genesis is the ground floor and foundation of the entire Bible.

Without it, the rest of the Bible would be incomprehensible.

Read: Genesis 1:1–10

God is triune, meaning, three-in-one—eternally existing in three persons.

Genesis 3:22; Genesis 11:6

The Trinity consists of three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

God is the Creator of all things!

Created (Bara) means, “to create something out of nothing.”

Only God can create; that is, call into existence that which had no existence.

God has always existed.

He is self-existent. He has existed from the beginning.

Revelation 1:8

God created all things in six days!

Genesis gives a broad-stroked painting of creation, not a photograph.

The focus of Genesis is not to show us “how the heavens go,”

but “how to go to Heaven.”

I don’t believe in the Bible because Science proves it true;

I believe in the science that the Bible proves is true!

God created mankind in His image.

Read: Genesis 1:26–28

After each thing God created, He said, “It is good.”

When God created man, He said, “It is very good.”

Genesis 1:31

Read: Genesis 2:1–3

God did not rest because He was tired; He rested because He was done!

The word rest in Hebrew is Shabath and it means, “cease.”

“Cast all your care on Him, for He cares for you!”

1 Peter 5:7

The God who created you will bear it for you.

“If you will come to Him, He will turn your night into day with a word. He will reorder your broken life with a word. He will bring form out of chaos with a word. It’s His specialty.”

“The Lord remembers us, and He will bless us.”

Psalm 115:12

The meaning of life is to know and bring glory to God!

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They say, in any major city these days, there are cameras watching you . . . as you walk, as you drive. Security cameras in front of a market, or built into a nearby ATM. Maybe a webcam on the top of a building or someone’s video door bell. What about our friends and loved ones in Heaven? Are they watching what’s going on here on earth? Pastor Greg Laurie address that question and several others today on A NEW BEGINNING as he presents a glimpse of life inside our eternal home.

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Sometimes, we just can’t hold back the joy. When our favorite sports team wins the big game. When our young child takes his first steps. When you hear the words, “You may kiss your bride.” Well, when we get to Heaven, we just may not be able to hold ourselves back from worship. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what we’ll be doing in Heaven . . . and what things will be different from this life, and what things will largely be the same. It’s one of our most requested messages.

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Ever fallen for that ruse at the supermarket? You see a package marked new & improved and so you buy it. Then you get it home and taste it and . . and . . It isn’t new or improved! Well, as believers, there’ll come a time when we’re new and improved. For real. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out just how we’ll change personally when we get to Heaven. This message is one of those our listeners requested the most this past year.

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Imagine sitting down for a fine meal. It may be the finest meal you’ve ever experienced. The service is first class. The chef is world renowned. His culinary creations will leave you speechless. But you can’t get your eyes off the shiny silverware. You ignore the food and gaze upon the utensil. Behold the spoon! Ridiculous. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the folly of being so enamored with the world we miss eternity.

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Pastor Greg Laurie gives an in-depth talk about what’s waiting for us in the afterlife. He discusses his book, As It Is in Heaven— available now on harvest.org .

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Pastor Greg Laurie revealed last time that 81% of Americans—churched and unchurched—believe in Heaven. More than three quarters. Even more hope to go there! But what’s it like there? Is it even possible to know? Yes, it is. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg brings a biblical travel brochure about our eternal home. It’s beyond our imagination, but we’ll see today the Bible gives us some good information. It’s one of the most requested messages of this past year.

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In this message, Pastor Adam helps us remember "why church matters." We'll take a look at Hebrews for important points.

Notes:

Hebrews 10:19—25

Hebrews 4:12

Hebrews 4:15—16

Hebrews 6:19

We must go to God .
We must hold on to hope .
We must motivate each other .

Only 24% of our congregation attended Harvest at least once per month on average.

76% attended less than once per month.

Only 11% went to at least half the Sundays in 2023.

1. We must go to God .

The Church exists for 3 reasons:

The exaltation of God (Upward)
The edification of the saints (Inward)
The evangelization of the world (Outward)

2. We must hold on to hope .

Ephesians 2:8–9 (ESV)

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

3. We must motivate each other .

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Enjoy episode #1 of this Life Hacks series where you get priceless advice for the new year! Today, Pastor Greg Laurie spreads encouragement, reminding us that everything is going to be OK... Whatever you’re going through, you’re going to get through it. Listen in!

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Each year, about 27 million people in this country move . . . relocate. That may explain why there are 17,000 moving companies across the fruited plain. When we move, try to find out some details about our new home. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie provides some details about our eternal home. The Bible gives us more detail than you may be aware. And none of us knows our moving date, so it’s a good idea to get that information now and be prepared.

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Some professions have specialty clothing . . . and it saves lives. Firefighters have “turnout pants and jackets” to protect against heat. Police officers wear kevlar vests. Soldiers have vests and helmets and boots. As we’ll learn today, Christian soldiers have specialty clothing, as well. But too many of us don’t know much about it. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us get to know our six pieces of spiritual armor, and how we can use them in spiritual battle.

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The old evangelist Billy Sunday said, “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” How many of us have our fingerprints on the doorknob, and wonder why we fell to the devil’s lures? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us good insight on the spiritual environment we’re living in. It’s a look at the spiritual battle being waged all around us, whether we realize it or not . . . and how we’re all combatants in the fight.

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We throw the word idol around pretty freely in our culture. “So-and-so is a teen idol” . . . “did you watch American Idol?” . . . “Humphrey Bogart was a matinee idol.” But biblically speaking, an idol is a representation or symbol of an object of worship. It’s a clear transgression of the First Commandment. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie warns about idol worship based on an epic confrontation in First Kings 18. Elijah goes toe to toe with the prophets of Baal.

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None of us likes to wait. Like when we’re on hold hearing that annoying music repeat over and over again. Or when we’re in line at the grocery store or the airport. Or in the waiting room at the doctor’s office, and our name is finally called and we go to the exam room to . . . wait some more. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that when we wait on GOD, it can renew us. We’ll see some great miracles took place through the prophet Elijah AFTER a time of waiting on the Lord.

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In this Sunday message celebrating all that God has done over the past 50 years, Pastor Greg Laurie delivers important points on God’s faithfulness and our faith in Him.

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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 Thessalonians 3:3

“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. I have a beautiful inheritance.”

Psalm 16:6

“Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.”

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is not just intellectual ascent; it is also action. Faith is belief plus action. Faith is a living, restless thing; it cannot be inoperative.

What saves is faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.

How does faith come? By listening, studying, and immersing yourself with the Word of God.

Romans 10:17

Theology without apology.

Worshiping

Evangelizing

Learning

Loving

Faith can make the difference between something happening and not happening.

Faith sees what could be; a believer sees invisible things.

Read: Matthew 14:28–31

Faith is the refusal to panic, and it has no back door.

When you have a lapse of faith, call out to Jesus!

Matthew 14:30–31

“Little faith” is one word in the Greek.

With Peter’s eyes back on Jesus, “little faith” walked back to the boat.

Matthew 14:32

We should never believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs. We should believe our beliefs and doubt our doubts.

“Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation.”

Psalm 119:90

Teach God’s Word faithfully. Invite people to come to Christ. Preach the gospel to our culture.

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Christian growth doesn’t happen automatically. It takes effort, persistence and determination. When people come to Christ, they need to learn how to grow spiritually. We’ll discuss that today here on A NEW BEGINNING. It’s important insight whether you came to the Lord a couple of weeks ago, or a couple of decades ago! Today, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us avoid the common pitfalls all believers seem to fall into, and instead set our focus on Christ and His plan for our lives.

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Pastor Greg Laurie recently pointed out that more than a million people have heard the Gospel through all the outreaches of Harvest Ministries! They hear the Gospel each day on A NEW BEGINNING, through evangelistic films, through books, television and social media, and through our large Harvest Crusades. And not only are they hearing the message, they’re responding! Today, we answer the question: “what’s next?” Good insight on the importance of spiritual growth, especially for new believers.

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Ever try to run up a downward escalator? Sounds silly, but kids try it all the time, just to see if they can. When we try to fight against the lures of temptation on our own strength, we’re running up a downward escalator. The momentum against us is just too much. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us change escalators and embrace the power and provision of God through prayer. When we’re moving in the same direction as the Spirit of God, the journey is much easier.

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Are you facing a challenge right now? A trial, a tragedy, a crisis, a loss? God knows what you’re going through. He’s concerned about what you’re going through. And He has the power to get you through. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out He wants us to come to Him and ask for His help. Prayer is a vital part of surviving the toughest of challenges life throws our way. And today, Pastor Greg helps us pray effectively using the Lord’s model for effective prayer.

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Harvest Ministries and A NEW BEGINNING. Today, Pastor Greg helps us look beyond the gifts and the garland, the tinsel and the tree. We’ll see the birth of Jesus had a purpose. God sent His Son on a rescue mission for sinners who couldn’t save themselves. That was His purpose.

But Pastor Greg first draws our attention to some family matters. We’ll examine two separate earthly genealogies of Jesus, and what they teach us of God’s mercy and grace.

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Merry Christmas! In a fresh and timely message titled, “Waiting for Christmas,” Pastor Greg Laurie helps you experience the joy of Christmas by reminding you of the great promises we have fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Listen in to hear the truth that God’s gift to you this Christmas will never get old—it’s eternal.

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Struggling in the family department this Christmas? Pastor Jonathan Laurie reminds us that even Jesus had an imperfect family tree. See how you can approach challenges and emotions you’re facing—and how you can be a light to those around you.

Notes:

Matthew 1:1–7, 15–17

“Jesus’ story is not about God helping perfect people but saving lost people.” —Pastor Greg

2 Chronicles 16:9

1 Corinthians 1:27–31

1. Joyfully.

James 1:2–4

Hebrews 4:15–16

2. Humbly.

Philippians 2:5–8

Romans 2:4

Luke 6:32–35

3. Look Up and Look Ahead.

Philippians 3:12–14

Ecclesiastes 3:11

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"It's the most wonderful time of the year" isn’t true for everyone. For some, it's a depressing, stressful season. But, as Pastor Greg Laurie takes us back to the first Christmas, he tells us how we can ALL experience a joyful holiday. Open your Bible to Luke 2 and start listening!

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Some of the genealogy TV shows are fascinating. They trace the ancestry of a famous actor or music artist. So often, hopes are high that they can trace the lineage back to a regal monarch from a faraway land. But sometimes all they find is a regular ol’ horse thief from a nearby county. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to Jesus’ family tree. It’s a fascinating tour of the colorful characters God chose for Jesus’ earthly ancestry.

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Some may make the assumption that Jesus was “behind the scenes” in the heavenlies right up until the moment He made His first appearance in the stable in Bethlehem. Some would even say the Son didn’t even EXIST until that moment. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie sets the record straight. We’ll see how the Son is coeternal with the Father, and even makes several appearances in Scripture before that first Christmas. We’ll see for ourselves. Revealing insight is coming our way today.

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Some may think that everyone celebrates Christmas just like we do here in the United States. Wintertime scenes of sleighs and snow-covered Christmas trees. But in many parts of the world, December 25th is the start of summertime. Our friends in Australia just said, “Amen.” In the Orthodox tradition, Christmas comes January 7th. But there’s even more to learn about this important holiday. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes to the book of Genesis for a thorough Bible study!

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Because of the deluge of robocalls we all get, if an unfamiliar number pops up on the phone, many people just don’t answer. Who wants those calls? Do we feel like we’re an unfamiliar number popping up God’s phone when we call on Him in prayer? Do we wonder if He’ll pick up the phone? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God not only answers the phone, He answers our requests. We’re not an unfamiliar number at all. We’re family.

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Whether you’re an electrician or a chef, an auto mechanic or a roofer, chances are you served some sort of apprenticeship. You learned the trade from someone with a few years under his or her tool belt. Well the Lord has a similar plan for how believers can pass knowledge from older to younger. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shares the kinds of precepts that we should be passing on.

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Do you ever wonder, “God where are you!?” Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how God is always at work—even if it’s behind the scenes. We’ll also see what more we can learn from Zechariah, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist.

Notes:

Luke 1

Malachi 4:2

We live by time; God lives outside of time. God recognizes human time, but He is not bound by it. God sees the big picture, but we see the small picture. God has His timing and makes everything beautiful in His time.

Ecclesiastes 3:11

No one wants your loved ones to come to Jesus more than Jesus does!

God was not only promising the Messiah, He also spoke of a forerunner.

Malachi 3:1

The forerunner would be known as John the Baptist.

From Genesis to Revelation, we have one complete Revelation of God.

From the Old Testament to the New Testament, He is the same.

Jonah 4:2

Read: Luke 1:11–17

Continually bring your burdens to the Lord in prayer!

Zechariah means, “God remembers.” Elizabeth means, “My God is an oath.”

God remembers us and keeps His promises!

Philippians 1:6

Zechariah was a humble man. “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:6

God is still looking for humble people to use for His glory.

2 Chronicles 16:9

We represent God to a lost world, and we intercede for those in need to God in prayer.

1 Peter 2:9

Zechariah was a faithful man.

God often speaks to His people when they are busy doing their daily tasks.

Zechariah and Elizabeth were Godly and blameless people.

Luke 1:6

Blameless does not mean they were sinless; it means they obeyed God.

God was preparing them both for this day, and now the reward for their faithfulness has come!

Luke 1:13

His prayer on earth was heard in Heaven!

God promises that if we, as His people, call out to Him, He will hear and answer!

Psalm 34:15

God urges us to call out to Him!

Jeremiah 33:3

God’s delays are not necessarily His denials.

God hears and stores our prayers. Not one is wasted. Every prayer is answered: Yes, no, and wait.

Zechariah was human and flawed just like us!

Luke 1:18–19

Read: Luke 1:21–22

John was the direct forerunner of the Messiah! His job was to clear the way, prepare the way, and get out of the way.

Be humble, wait on the Lord, and serve Him where you are.

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"They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." —Matthew 2:11

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There’s a certain wisdom that comes from growing older . . . from learning some of the lessons of life. There’s even more wisdom that comes when we embrace God’s Word as our pattern for living. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie looks to the Bible for practical principles we can put to use. If you missed some of the principles he’s already covered, we invite you to catch up by listening to the previous two episodes. There’s good insight coming your way worth taking some notes.

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No one ever teaches us how to worry. Our parents don’t sit us down and say, “Okay, kids, I want you to put your head in your hands, look really discouraged, and stress out on something you can’t change.” No, we pretty much picked it up on our own. Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lay down that which we’ve picked up. He’ll offer up some practical precepts in a message called What I Would Tell My Younger Self. Insight for everyone, particularly young people.

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Have you noticed how our perspective changes in life? Some of us hated certain vegetables when we were kids. And now? Well, we may still hate those vegetables but that’s not the point! The point is our perspective changes. Right? We eat vegetables ‘cause they’re good for us. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us realize that a changing perspective is good evidence that we’re maturing. And today we’ll see how we can embrace and enhance that maturing process.

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History records the names of individuals who made a difference . . . a real difference. Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, The Wright Brothers. They got something done. What if Thomas Edison had decided to stay in bed the day he finally got his light bulb to work after 1,000 failures? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can make a difference as we shine a light on this dark culture, and point out how Jesus is coming back . . . soon!

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It’s clear that the Lord’s return could come at any time. So the question is, if Jesus was coming back tomorrow, how should we spend our time today? One day He will come, and then it’ll be too late for preparation. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie begins the final message in his eye-opening series called, The End of the World: What Does the Bible Say? We’ll focus today on what the Lord would have us do as Last Days believers. Important insight given the signs of the times.

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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 their hearts.

It is salvation, the gift of eternal life.

“The gift of God which is eternal life through Jesus Christ.”

Romans 6:23

The gift God has given us is more valuable than any earthly gift; it’s called justification.

Romans 5:1–2

The word justify speaks of the forgiveness of our sins. God takes our sin and forgives and forgets them!

“God hurls our sins into the sea where they sink like a stone.”

Micah 7:19

“For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.”

Jeremiah 31:34

Do not choose to remember what God has chosen to forget.

Justification means, “just as if it never had happened.” Justified means, “to put to one’s account.”

Acts 13:38–39

The gift that we give to God.

There is nothing we could ever give to God that would equal what He gave us.

Read: Matthew 2:9–12

Gold, because Jesus was a King. Frankincense, because Jesus was our high priest. Myrrh, because Jesus came to die for our sin.

“In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.”

Proverbs 23:5

You are sitting in someone else’s sacrifice.

The gift we give to others.

The key to having a happy Christmas is not receiving but, rather, giving.

A 10-Step Solution for Depression:

Step 1: Do something for someone else who has greater needs than you.

Step 2: Repeat Step 1 nine more times.

3 John 1:4

The only real happiness you will find is in Christ, not in Christmas but in Christ.

“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. There is no such thing.” —C.S. Lewis

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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 architect. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings revealing insights from his series, The End of the World: What Does the Bible Say?

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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, we’ll receive an award for all those things we did for the Kingdom—all those things no one ever noticed or acknowledged.

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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 what’s ahead for planet earth. We’ll see the Lord has big plans, and believers will see the “big reveal.”

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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 . . . and an important time to check our personal readiness for the next event on God’s prophetic timetable.

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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, and reveal some things we may have never considered before. It’s the kind of study you’ll want your friends to hear. More on that later.

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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 exist.

Therefore, the universe has a cause.

Genesis 1:1 (NIV)

Transcendent, spirit, eternal, powerful, smart, personal, creative, caring, and unique.

2. Physics: The Numbers Behind the Universe

Psalm 19:1 (NIV)

“The exquisite order displayed by our scientific understanding of the physical world calls for the divine.” —Dr. Vera Kistiakowski, physics professor, MIT, and president of the Association of Women in Science

3. The Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:17 (NIV)

Jesus was definitely alive at Point A.

“Jesus did exist, whether we like it or not.” —Agnostic Historian Bart Ehrman

Jesus was surely dead at Point B.

“Clearly the weight of the historical and medical evidence indicates that Jesus was dead [even] before the wound to his side was inflicted.” —Journal of the American Medical Association

Jesus was alive again at Point C.

His tomb was empty.

His disciples were convinced He appeared to them.

“I say unequivocally that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof which leaves absolutely no room for doubt.” —Sir Lionel Luckhoo

John 1:12 (NASB)

Believe + Receive = Become

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)

“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may KNOW that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 (NASB)

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Help us share the gospel in 2024!

Pastor Greg Laurie is joined by his family—Brittni, Jonathan, and Cathe Laurie—for a fun discussion on the beginnings of Harvest, their faith, and their family. They speak on God’s plan and His blessings over 50 years of ministry!

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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 information. And we need to remember, ultimately, the battle belongs to the Lord, and we know Who wins in the end!

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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 Rapture, the Antichrist, Armageddon and the Second Coming.

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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 understand the Rapture and its part in the Lord’s grand Last Days plan. It’s a dramatic moment to be sure, but that’s only part of the startling things to come according to God’s Word.

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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 we need to make sure everything’s in order before we leave . . . or the consequences could be unthinkable. And coming up today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us make sure our priorities are in order, and that we place our trust in the Lord.

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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 counsel about our future. We’ll learn to stay grounded in a time of uncertainty.

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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 Thessalonians 3:3

“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. I have a beautiful inheritance.”

Psalm 16:6

“Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.”

Hebrews 11:1

Faith is not just intellectual ascent; it is also action. Faith is belief plus action. Faith is a living, restless thing; it cannot be inoperative.

What saves is faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.

How does faith come? By listening, studying, and immersing yourself with the Word of God.

Romans 10:17

Theology without apology.

Worshiping

Evangelizing

Learning

Loving

Faith can make the difference between something happening and not happening.

Faith sees what could be; a believer sees invisible things.

Read: Matthew 14:28–31

Faith is the refusal to panic, and it has no back door.

When you have a lapse of faith, call out to Jesus!

Matthew 14:30–31

“Little faith” is one word in the Greek.

With Peter’s eyes back on Jesus, “little faith” walked back to the boat.

Matthew 14:32

We should never believe our doubts and doubt our beliefs. We should believe our beliefs and doubt our doubts.

“Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation.”

Psalm 119:90

Teach God’s Word faithfully. Invite people to come to Christ. Preach the gospel to our culture.

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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.

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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 into Black Friday! And Pastor Greg has even more encouragement coming.

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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, it reacquaints us with His love. Good insight is coming up; start listening!

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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 study, just direct them to our website! They can listen for free at harvest.org .

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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 Father, we won’t despair for the things of this world.

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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—where a new believer and a veteran believer each have something to offer the other.

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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”

Rejoice.

Philippians 4:4

Proverbs 29:11

Philippians 4:19

As Christians, our job is to have the right perspective and rejoice not in what you don’t have, but in what you do have.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Give it to God.

Philippians 4:6–7

The word for anxious can also be translated as “care” or “concerned.”

God’s Plan.

Philippians 4:19

“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.” —Jim Carrey

“When the child of God is in the will of God, all of the universe works for him; but when the child of God is out of the will of God, everything works against him.” —Warren Wiersbe

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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 duplication where older believers give the younger an example to follow, a paradigm for success.

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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 not as daunting or intimidating as it seems. Pastor Greg has practical help today.

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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 for sharing the Good News of eternal life.

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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 timeless message most effectively. Today, an evangelist speaks on evangelism!

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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’ll see it’s about a choice between life and death—literally, and offers the hope of Heaven!

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We have to remember that God's perspective is different than our own. As Pastor Greg Laurie says, where we see weakness, God sees potential. Where we see the past, He sees the future. We see a lump of clay, He sees a beautiful sculpture... More on that in this episode!

Notes:

“In those days, Israel had no king, so the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”

Judges 17:6

Israel was living in despair, but they finally called out to God to deliver them, and He did.

Jeremiah 33:3

Read: Judges 6:12–14

“Why has all of this happened to us?

And where are all the miracles we heard about in days gone by?”

So, he said to Him, “O my Lord, how can I save Israel?”

Judges 6:15

God uses people who are humble.

We see weakness, but God sees potential. We see a lump of clay, but God sees a beautiful sculpture. We see a lump of coal, but God sees a sparkling diamond.

If you want to be used by God, be faithful in the little things.

Judges 6:27

The hardest people to reach will always be your own family.

As Jesus said, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own town.”

Your family will never be reached by you compromising.

This is what Lot did, trying to fit in with the culture around him.

You can never reach a person by sinking to their level.

Read: Judges 7:2–3

God wants the glory for the work He does.

There is always God’s part, and there is our part.

The Red Sea parted, but Israel had to still march through.

Fear is contagious.

Read: Judges 7:4–5

We, too, are in a spiritual battle, and God is looking for men and women today who will let their light shine in a dark place.

Jesus made radical statements about commitment that caused thousands to leave because He knew these fickle multitudes were simply fair-weather followers.

There are many in the church today that follow God in the sunshine, but when hardship or tragedy comes, they lose their faith.

The faith that cannot be tested is the faith that cannot be trusted.

The Lord is looking for some men and women who will blow the trumpet and are willing to take some chances and obey God, taking a stand first in their own homes.

Nicodemus had a weak beginning but a strong finish.

Better that than a strong beginning and a weak finish!

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