When we invite Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we invite Him to take up residence in our hearts. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we need to give the Lord freedom to make some changes inside us. Practical insights straight from the book of Acts. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can two godly people have conflict? Yes, the can. And today, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a biblical example. We???ll see the nature of the conflict and discover the biblical path to a proper resolution. It???s good insight for the friction in our daily lives. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some people are fierce defenders of their rights. Others try to ???do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than themselves.??? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that humble attitude preserves harmony in relationships and undergirds our witness. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Whatever we face in this life, we need to remember the glory of eternity that awaits us. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out, no matter the suffering, no matter the trial, no matter the persecution, it will all fade when we see Jesus face to face. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses a challenging question head-on: ???Why Do Christians Have to Suffer???? He???ll look to God???s Word for insight and reassurance about God???s greater plan. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It seems everyone is under stress. It???s a challenging time. Pastor Greg Laurie says it???s also a great time to be an encourager ??? and he says we can follow in the footsteps of a New Testament saint named Barnabas. We???ll learn some important principles about encouragement. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some people can brighten our day ??? while others seem to just take all the joy out of life. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the need to bring godly encouragement to those around us. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie says, ???If we put little heart into our prayers, we should not expect God to put much heart into answering them.??? Today, on A NEW BEGINNING, he helps us chart a new course for passionate, productive prayer. We???ll learn from the example of the early Church as they prayed for Peter. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Ever wonder just what your prayers accomplish? Today, on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take a peek behind the scenes in a revealing study from the book of Acts to see ???What Happens When Christians Pray Together.??? Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you comfortable sharing God???s love with everyone ??? even those of another ethnicity? How about the wealthy ??? or the poor? How about those of a much different political persuasion? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out a strong biblical exhortation to share ??? everywhere! Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There???s a surprising story found in the book of Acts. A husband and wife fibbed about their donation ??? and it cost them their lives! Today, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us unwrap this alarming story to uncover the important principles for our lives today. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have information that can save lives. And Pastor Greg Laurie says that message must get through! Today, Pastor Greg points out how the Gospel is the Good News that can save people from their sins. It has eternal consequences. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie says, as believers, we need to share the hope of heaven with those around us. But it???s important to point out the flip side - the truth that judgement awaits those who rebel against God. Today, Pastor Greg shares great insight on finding the balance in that message. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would it take to look back on your life and have no regrets? How can we enjoy a ???life well-lived???? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question today on A NEW BEGINNING. We???ll consider the story of the first martyr of the Church, and what we can learn from his tenacity. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Greg Laurie says we live in a world of distractions. But those who live a fulfilling life keep the main thing the main thing. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg shares insights from the book of Acts. on keeping our focus on Christ in this unfocused world. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There???s a surprising story found in the book of Acts. A husband and wife fibbed about their donation ??? and it cost them their lives! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us unwrap this alarming story to uncover the important principles for our lives today. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It???s relatively easy to look the part on Sunday morning. Dress appropriately, smile to everyone and act holy. But the Lord knows those who are truly His. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us check ourselves and make sure we???re living a genuine life that???s ???Honest to God.??? Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Those who spend time with the Lord share their faith boldly, and they love to read and study the Bible. Those are two of the characteristics of an intimate walk with Jesus. And today, Pastor Greg Laurie identifies other earmarks of faithful followers of Christ. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When we spend some too much time in the sun, it???s pretty obvious. People can see it all over our face. Well today, we???ll see when we spend some time with the Son, it may be just as obvious. People will wonder what???s different about us. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues our studies of the Church of the First Century in the book of Acts. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of putting our spiritual gifts to work. It???s part of his series in the book of Acts called The Upside Down Life. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whether you???re a woodworker, a steel worker, or in another form of construction, you know that the tougher the job, the more the need for power tools. Hard to build a skyscraper with just a tape measure and a good idea. Well, spiritually speaking, with some of our assignments, the Lord gives us power tools. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of putting them to work. It???s part of his series in the book of Acts called The Upside Down Life Support the sho...
The Lord has many options for reaching us in a time of need. Certainly one of the most obvious and most important is the local church. In a crisis, help may be as close as the church down the street. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn from the early Church. As we study the book of Acts today, we???ll see they set the example for reaching out with the care and concern of Jesus Christ and they provide us an opportunity to serve - to give as we have received. Support th...
Christianity is a worldwide faith. Some say over 31% are Christians the world over. Yet, if you rewind history, Christianity began in a small geographic area on the other side of the globe, with just a handful of followers. How in the world did they reach the world!? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some good insight from the book of Acts that???ll help us encourage one another in the faith, and reach our world in our time with the love of Christ. Support the show: https://...
When God wanted to share His message of love, surprisingly He chose to use people to reach people. Flawed, fallible, foible-filled people. Ahh, but the power of the message is not in us messengers, it???s built into the message. And the boldness and direction we need is built into us by the Spirit who lives within us. Pastor Greg Laurie discusses that today, as he continues a message from his brand-new series in Acts - a series called The Upside-Down Life. Support the show: https://harvest.org/r...
Whether it???s a small folk group or a large orchestra, beautiful music comes when everyone plays together in rhythm and harmony. If each is playing a different tune, they have a word for that: yuck! Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of unity in our efforts to bring the Gospel to our generation. In a time of division and disunity in the culture, it???s more important than ever that we all come together 'in one accord,' as the Bible puts it. Support the show: https://harvest.org...
The home renovation business is a 340-billion-dollar industry. Reviving an old home takes some skill and a lot of hard work. Well, God has a blueprint for reviving our culture and He???s looking for our involvement in the project. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie continues his opening message in a new series called The Upside Down Life. It???s a look at the part we???re called to play in bringing a spiritual renovation to the world in which we live. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See ...
Before COVID, few of us had ever been subjected to a quarantine. But that experience effectively isolated us in a bubble. In a spiritual sense, sometimes believers are constantly isolated from the world in a self-imposed quarantine. We don???t want to be OF the world, so we try not to be IN the world. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that neglects one of our most important responsibilities. It???s the kick off of a new series in Acts called The Upside-Down Life. Support the show: https:/...
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, 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. Support the show: https://har...
Whatever you???re going through, God wants to hear from you. Pastor Greg Laurie says, if there???s something that concerns you, it concerns your Father in heaven. Today, Pastor Greg shares an encouraging study of productive prayer. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whatever you???re going through, God wants to hear from you. Pastor Greg Laurie says, if there???s something that concerns you, it concerns your Father in heaven. Today, Pastor Greg shares an encouraging study of productive prayer. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
