We all have friends and acquaintances. Some acquaintances may be a friend of a friend, so we don’t know them very well. We may even know a friend of a friend of a friend. . . your next door neighbor’s aunt’s gardener’s sister. God knows each one of us individually. And He wants a close friendship with each of us. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that intimacy forms the bedrock for our redemption, and for the way God cares and provides for us. Listen on harvest.org --- ...
Dec 16, 2024•24 min
Though they couldn't be any more different, God spoke to both the shepherds and the wise men. See the part they play in the Christmas story and what we can learn from them. Notes: Focus verses - Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me” God spoke to the Shepherds and the Wise Men in a language they understood. In a humble manger in Bethlehem, bible prophecy was fulfilled and the Messiah finally arrived. Jesus was God spelling Himself out in a language we can al...
Dec 15, 2024•46 min
Dennis Quaid shares the details on his newest role as the 40th president in the new film, Reagan . He discusses Ronald Reagan’s influence and shares his thoughts on the resurgence of faith in a culture God was once welcomed in. Get more of Pastor Greg Laurie and Dennis—plus, a full tour of the actual Reagan Ranch—when you watch on Harvest+ ! --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners Support the show:...
Dec 14, 2024•14 min
Advertisers know that nothing gets our attention more than the word “free.” If we can get something for nothing, we’re listening. Well, God’s offer of eternal life means we trade in our sins and shortcomings . . . our nothingness . . . and He gives us eternal life. What’s more, His grace is literally something for nothing. We’ll learn about that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our studies in the Psalms. We’ll get a lesson on forgiveness, mercy and grace. Listen on harves...
Dec 13, 2024•25 min
Do you know someone who always runs late? They’re on their own timetable. One thing is certain. One day they’ll meet God exactly on time. God never taps his watch and says, “What took you so long?” Nor does He say, “You’re here already?” God has definitively numbered our days. And coming up today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how reassuring it can be to know our life is in the Lord’s hands. He’s in control, and we trust His plan. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and sub...
Dec 12, 2024•20 min
We sometimes think that forgiveness is something we do for the person who wronged us. Frankly, they may not know . . . or care. No, forgiveness is something we do for ourselves. As Pastor Greg Laurie has said, forgiveness sets a prisoner free – us. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, we look to the Psalms for important encouragement on biblical forgiveness. We follow David as he was facing mortal danger from an enemy. Yet his behavior is a model for us to follow. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more a...
Dec 11, 2024•25 min
Sadly, in the U.S., there are more than 18 million children with no father in the home. Dads are absent from 80% of single-parent homes. But each and every one of them has a Heavenly Father who cares deeply for them. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize the blessing of provision and protection that provides. Pastor Greg points out we have a Father in heaven who loves us and always has time for us. Good encouragement coming from the Psalms. Listen on harvest.org ---...
Dec 10, 2024•24 min
Cartoons have often depicted an angel on one shoulder, and a demon on the other, each whispering their...suggestions. Who will he listen to, the angel (glissando) or the demon (sfx)? Cartoons have had some lighthearted fun with what’s often a real struggle: spiritual warfare. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some practical encouragement straight from the pages of the Psalms. Psalm 27 says to each of us, “Don’t be afraid.” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe t...
Dec 09, 2024•27 min
Pastor Greg Laurie dives into what the gift of salvation truly means. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 08, 2024•40 min
A tree goes through a torturous process to become fine furniture. There’s the felling and the debarking and the cutting and the planing and the sanding and the drilling and the glueing and the pounding. But the final product can serve people for generations. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how the challenges we face in life may not be pleasant – in fact may seem down right torturous – but the Lord uses those to shape us into the people He wants us to be. Listen on harve...
Dec 06, 2024•24 min
As many Bible students know, the book of Psalms is a collection of songs. It’s a spiritual songbook, primarily written by David. He was called the sweet psalmist of Israel. They’re rich in captivating imagery and candid confessions to the Lord. They offer great comfort and reassurance. And Pastor Greg Laurie is currently presenting a new series in Psalms here on A NEW BEGINNING. Today, we’ll draw some fresh hope from words we’ve read many times before. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and su...
Dec 05, 2024•28 min
In the average home, you’ll find four Bibles. Or more accurately, in some homes there are four Bibles there but good luck finding them. What a shame because the Bible leads us to joy . . . it can keep us from sinning . . . it’s full of free counseling . . . it offers hope and freedom . . . and comforts us in affliction. Hopefully you can grab one of your four Bibles as Pastor Greg Laurie leads our study of the Psalms today on A NEW BEGINNING. And for a repeat of today’s study, go to harvest.org....
Dec 04, 2024•26 min
It seems about half the population avoids reading the operating instructions for any new gadget. They call those people “men.” We think it should be self-evident by the knobs and switches. Oh, we read a manual once, must have been translated from the original Swahili. A lot of help that was. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us insight provided by God Himself on how to live the kind of life that pleases God, a life of true fulfillment. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more ...
Dec 03, 2024•27 min
So many think their happiest life is down the pathway of money, fame and pleasure. If that’s the case, every TV star, movie star, rock star and sports star would be ecstatic. Yet hundreds and hundreds have taken their own lives. We’re going to hear from the man who said, “vanity, vanity, all is vanity.” He was the celebrity of celebrities of his day. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us Solomon’s lesson for the ages about real contentment. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more an...
Dec 02, 2024•23 min
Pastor Greg Laurie dives into how young people sought Jesus in biblical times as we reflect on the children He warmly welcomed, and the story of the rich young ruler—a man searching for something he wasn’t ready to fully embrace. Notes: Focus verse - Luke 18 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” –1 Corinthians 16:13–14 A man is to be watchful. A man is to be a provider. He takes care of his wife and children. 1 Timothy 5:8 A man is ...
Dec 01, 2024•38 min
You can find success principles nearly everywhere: in books, seminars, podcasts, videos, radio programs. But people who are successful often find it less fulfilling than expected. A famous celebrity said, “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.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie identifies those things that offer enduring satisfaction – from serving the purposes of God. Listen on harvest.org --...
Nov 29, 2024•30 min
The Bible tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. It says to put on the mind of Christ. The Lord wants us to, “Be holy as I am holy.” It’s our thoughts, our motives and our actions that set us apart as believers. It helps us do our job as ambassadors of Christ. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to an Old Testament story that shows us how to be a channel through which the love of God can flow to others. A message of encouragement from the life of David. Listen...
Nov 28, 2024•28 min
When we follow the lives of some of the key individuals in Scripture, we learn so much. We see faith in action . . . or sometimes we see a lack of faith in action. But the lessons are practical since they’re demonstrated by real people in real circumstances. Currently on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie is leading our study of David’s life. And today, we learn some things from David and another individual who crosses David’s path. It’s good encouragement for those who’ve had some setbacks. Li...
Nov 27, 2024•25 min
How is a value determined? Whose opinion matters? Let’s say someone says their car is worth... $15,000. Is it worth that much? It’s only really worth that much if some PAYS $15,000. What’s our worth? There might be different opinions. But Jesus gave His life for us – that’s the price He paid. That’s what we’re worth. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see ourselves through God’s eyes . . . we’ll see our worth. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updat...
Nov 26, 2024•25 min
You would imagine the U.S. holds the distinction of being the most litigious country on earth, right? Actually, that dubious honor goes to Germany, but the U.S. isn’t far behind. When we’ve been wronged, so many want their day in court . . . they want to be made whole . . . they want someone to pay! What’s God’s heart on the matter? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that today on A NEW BEGINNING as we continue our practical studies of the life of David. Glad you’re along – good insight is coming our wa...
Nov 25, 2024•27 min
Are you in a seemingly never-ending storm right now? God can break through the clouds. And that happens to be the story before us right now... Notes: Focus verse: Mark 5 A poor, helpless, hopeless woman found what she needed from Jesus. A man of status and prestige, a respected synagogue leader found what he needed from Jesus. Read Mark 5:21–29 The young girl had experienced 12 years of relative happiness. The sick woman had experienced 12 years of pain, rejection, and tears. Jairus realized his...
Nov 24, 2024•32 min
Are saints required to suffer in silence? When the going gets tough, do the tough get quiet? When the bottom drops out, don’t we all want to cry out? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers some valuable insight for the toughest times of life. We’ll follow the life of David from the book of First Samuel, and see what he faced, how he responded, and what we can learn from the biblical account. It’s good encouragement . . . even if you’re not currently facing a time of great challenge....
Nov 22, 2024•27 min
David had just been chosen – by God himself – as the next king of Israel. God is for him . . . but quickly it seems everyone else is against him. What do we do when we’re surrounded by critics and naysayers . . . adversaries and avengers? Pastor Greg Laurie brings us good counsel today on A NEW BEGINNING as we consider practical life lessons learned from David, the Psalmist . . . David, the future King. If life has seemed like an uphill battle lately, you’ll get some good encouragement for the c...
Nov 21, 2024•27 min
More people complain about headaches than any other health condition. About 45 million people suffer from them each year. The major causes? Stress and lack of sleep, among others. There’s a lot on our minds. Many people feel overwhelmed much of the time. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a new path. He’ll talk about the giants we face . . . those forces that seem bigger than we are. We’ll learn today how to stand against them in the power of God. Listen on harvest.o...
Nov 20, 2024•24 min
God has never encountered a problem or a crisis too big for Him to handle. He’s never said, “Uh-oh.” So when we encounter something we can’t handle, we need to look to our God who can handle anything. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our studies of the life of David, we’ll see what happened when David faced a giant-sized problem. It’s a familiar story, but sometimes we miss the practical application. That’s Pastor Greg’s focus as we begin today’s study. Listen on ha...
Nov 19, 2024•26 min
Some tend to think that God only uses perfect people . . . people with no blindspots, no failings, no shortcomings. But the more we study the Bible, the more we see how God used imperfect people to do remarkable things for His Kingdom. How can we be the kind of person God is looking for? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that today here on A NEW BEGINNING as we examine the life of a great leader of Israel who God chose personally, over and above other candidates who appeared more impressive. Listen on ...
Nov 18, 2024•24 min
As a tax collector, Matthew was one of society's most looked down upon. But Jesus still called him to be His follower. Notes: Focus verse: Luke 5:27–32 #1 Jesus sees Matthew. Luke 5:27 Theaomai means to have an intent look at something, to take something in with one’s eyes, with implication that one is especially impressed, see, look at, behold. #2 Jesus sees you. 2 Chronicles 16:9 The acceptance and inclusion of Matthew is a picture of the redeeming power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Je...
Nov 17, 2024•38 min
We see the social media posts of certain friends and marvel at how great their life is. Lunch on the beach in Cabo. Sipping a hot chocolate in a ski chalet in Aspen. Social media has become a collection of highlight reels – because people want to look good. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out God follows you . . . no, not on social media, in real life. And He’s most impressed by the things that would never show up in a highlight reel. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more ...
Nov 15, 2024•27 min
Ever been the target of a scam? Many of us have, some without even realizing it. None of the scammers admit they’re trying to rip you off. They play upon your fear . . . or your kindness. They find a weakness or a vulnerability. Satan is like that, only he’s been practicing a lot longer. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie warns us about his tactics and strategies. We’re each in his crosshairs, but as believers we’re under the protection of The Cross. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn...
Nov 14, 2024•23 min
What do most people know about angels? Chances are they don’t know a lot, and what they do know comes from movies, or TV programs or . . . cartoons! That’s just fiction . . . make believe. But it would be a mistake to just throw out the concept of angels altogether. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that angels are real, and they’re an important part of the plan of God. But we’ll see not all angels are “the good guys.” Reliable biblical insight is coming your way today. Lis...
Nov 13, 2024•25 min
