We’re in a relay race as Christians, and our job is not to hold onto the baton but hand it on to the next runner to carry it forward. Pastor Greg Laurie points out how discipleship is an important part of God’s plan for passing insight and wisdom from older believers to younger believers. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ever wish you could go back and advise your younger self before some of those mistakes were made? ? Here’s a headline of what an older Greg Laurie would say to a younger Greg Laurie. Just be a nice person. You’re a child of God. Be known for your generosity. Be known for your love, your compassion, not for your anger. Be known as a person that builds people up, not as a person who tears people down. Be a nice person. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Worry can ruin your day. It can ruin your week. Actually, worry can effectively ruin your life by wasting a whole lot of energy, and accomplishing a whole lot of nothing. Pastor Greg Laurie encourages us to take each day and turn our worry into prayer. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We don’t decide what hand we will be dealt in life, but we do decide how we will react to it. Pastor Greg Laurie points out whatever trials or pain we encounter can be a tool in the hands of God to make you into the person He wants you to be. All that happens is not designed to destroy us, but develop us. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Some hear the Gospel many times over in their lives, and ignore it each and every time. Before we know it, we’re going to have our last night, our last meal, and then we’re going to give our last statement, and enter eternity. The thing you’ll want to be sure of is that you will go to heaven. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie says we need to make sure we’re not living a lightweight form of Christianity. He says when we get on God’s scale, we want to be a heavyweight, with faith to be robust and substantial Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie says, 'Healthy Christians are hungry Christians, and they’re hungry for the Word of God.' If you’re sensing a power shortage in your walk with the Lord, let Pastor Greg help. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie guarantees, as you dig in to God’s Word and study it, it will refresh you! And don’t we all need that? Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg points out just how our spiritual lives are energized when we enjoy a big helping of our spiritual food. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best example to follow when it comes to sharing the Gospel is Jesus Himself. And Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us share the Good News 'Jesus Style.' We’ll walk alongside Jesus and watch how He connected with people. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When we share our faith, Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s important to build a bridge. We need to make a personal connection. And Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, we’ll get some practical instruction. We’ll learn to become their friend, before we introduce them to the friend we have in Jesus. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who does God call to share the Gospel? Pastors, right? Well, yes ? but in reality the Lord calls ALL of us to share the Good News. And Monday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie gives us practical instruction on how to grab hold of this powerful privilege. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie was a paperboy once, with a paper route, and a goal to deliver the paper. His job was not to write the news, or be in the news, just to deliver the news. He says it’s our job to deliver The Good News and ensure the message gets through. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s good to set aside a day each year and offer thanks to God for our blessings, like Thanksgiving in the U.S. But Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s not enough. He says it’s easy to give thanks when things are going well, yet it’s important to have an attitude of gratitude always. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When we make ourselves available to God, Pastor Greg Laurie people who will actually say, ’Use me, Lord, I’ll go where you want me to go, I’ll say what you want me to say’, and wonderful adventure await for those people. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gospel by design is meant to be shared not hidden. But sometimes we’re hoarders of truth instead of sharers of hope. Pastor Greg Laurie points out, when we share the hope of the Gospel, we’ll find we live more hopeful, fulfilled lives ourselves. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie offers some help and hope with the important privilege of sharing our faith with those in our circle of influence. He reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesus left His comfort zone in going to Calvary. Pastor Greg Laurie wants to know if we will leave our comfort zone to talk about what Jesus did, to build bridges to people who are different from us, and to reach out to communicate with them. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all have a sin nature. Don’t we know that all too well? Pastor Greg Laurie points out we need the help of Someone more powerful than us. God is good, and He’ll give you the strength to live the life He has called you to live. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling aimless in your walk with God? Maybe listless? Pastor Greg Laurie points out it isn’t about trying harder. It’s about realising that there is power there to help us to live the Christian life. It’s God’s Spirit that empowers us and directs us to live God’s way. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Psalmist says in Psalm 66:18, ’If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.’ So, if there is a sin in your life that you have not confessed to God, stop rationalising it. Stop justifying it. You know it’s a sin; ask God to forgive you. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bills, deadlines, problems, pressures, discord, discontent. Even believers can get worn out. Pastor Greg Laurie offers some good practical help. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We’re all pressed for time, right? Never can get it all done. Pastor Greg Laurie says that’s no excuse for prayerlessness. He encourages to NOT say we don’t have time to pray. The fact is we will always make time for what matters to us. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
God's Answer to Fear, Anxiety and Worry - Part 3 - 2 Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When we bring a smile to someone else’s face, isn’t it interesting how their smile is contagious? Pastor Greg Laurie advises us that experts have found helping and focusing on others instead of yourself can literally change your mood. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When those crises hit, we don’t have to give up . . . we can give over! Pastor Greg Laurie says give our problems over to the Lord. He wants to take your cares, He wants to take your worries, He wants to take your anxieties off of you. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It seems we try everything else first. Prayer is often our last resort. Pastor Greg Laurie says think of the Lord first because when we take our eyes off of Jesus and allow our minds and hearts to be filled with doubt, fear and anxiety, we can start to sink. Cry out to Jesus! Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We should call out to God when our problems overwhelm us, because God can overwhelm our problems. It’s okay to call out to the Lord for help. But it helps to remind yourself of the power, majesty and greatness of God and it puts your problems in perspective. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When life’s troubles pile up and leave us in fear, worry and despair, Pastor Greg Laurie says listen to the Lord because Jesus says, I haven’t brought you this far to abandon you now. I know what I’m doing. So I’m asking you to believe. I’m asking you to trust me. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
God wants us to come to Him. He longs to have a personal relationship with us. And Greg Laurie points to evidence in Scripture. Revelation 22, verse 17 says: ’And the spirit and the bride say come. And he who hears says come. Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. Come!' God says come. It is one of His favourite words. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
