Some might wonder why we take money advice from a 1st century preacher who didn’t have a horse or a donkey, often didn’t know where His next meal was coming from, and was homeless. He said, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Well, He was the Creator of the Universe. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to Jesus’ words about how we can have the right, biblical view of money. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and ...
Feb 19, 2025•25 min
Only the people who’ve had a car crash can give a testimonial about how well their seat belt works. How can we give a testimony of how God has delivered us from our trials if we haven’t had any trials? Well, we ALL have trials. Even Jesus said in this world we would have tribulation. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to put more of our faith and trust in the God who makes a way out of no way. As we do that, we’ll see that actually strengthens our faith. Listen on ha...
Feb 18, 2025•24 min
God is omniscient . . . He’s all-knowing. We’re . . . not. There are so many things God understands that we can’t quite grasp. We don’t even know how many things we don’t know. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out one of the most often-asked questions falls into this category. But Pastor Greg tackles it head-on and offers some encouraging biblical perspective. It’s a message from his candid new series called “Hot Button Issues.” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and su...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min
After experiencing God’s blessings, the people of Israel still returned to their old ways. Sound familiar? If you’ve found yourself drifting spiritually and falling into the same patterns—a fresh start is close by. Notes: Focus verse - Nehemiah 10 #1 Starting strong is good, finishing strong is better. Samson started well but did not finish that way. Marriage is like our relationship with God. The moment you begin to neglect and take your marriage for granted, trouble follows. The same is true o...
Feb 16, 2025•43 min
What makes a person happy? A lot of people would say more money. Fame and fortune, aren’t those common pursuits? But look at the richest and most famous. They should be ecstatic . . . they’re not! But their psychotherapist is working on that. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to God’s Word for good insight on where we can find joy, happiness and contentment. If the Creator who made us has advice on how to make our lives richer, we should pay attention. Listen on harvest.org -...
Feb 14, 2025•25 min
The Bible isn’t just a collection of wise sayings . . . it’s not a leather-bound fortune cookie. The Bible is our spiritual food. It’s our sword; our only offensive weapon. It’s the tool that helps us discern truth from error. And it tells us of God’s love for us, and our need for a Savior. It deserves a place on our bookshelf – or better yet, sitting right in our laps. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us consider the trustworthiness of Scripture. Listen on harvest.org --- Lear...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min
Many families have at least one member who’s notorious for getting lost. Their “shortcuts” are infamous. They’re navigationally challenged. If you get two such individuals in the same car, you may never see them again. When it comes to finding their way to heaven, some folks are just as challenged – “it doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you’re sincere.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers biblical truth. Clear answers on eternity from Scripture. Listen on harvest.org ---...
Feb 12, 2025•23 min
Nearly every country has naturalization requirements. To become a citizen of another country, steps need to be followed. No steps, no deal. What’s required to be a citizen of heaven? What does it take to make it through the Pearly Gates? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us what the Bible says. We’ll see it has nothing to do with how much we put in the offering plate last Sunday . . . we’ll see it has to do with receiving a gift that’s already been bought and paid for. Listen on...
Feb 11, 2025•23 min
The Etch a Sketch was introduced in 1960. And kids today are still being introduced to this low-tech marvel. Erasing your mistakes is the easiest part – turn it upside down and give it a shake. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that God can erase our sins, as well. You don’t have to turn yourself upside down . . . shaking is optional. Today, the hot button issues of our time – and discovering God’s heart on these important matters. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more ...
Feb 10, 2025•23 min
We are all leading in some way—the only question is if we’re doing it in a way that pleases God. In this message, Pastor Jonathan Laurie reminds us that good leadership is everything. Notes: Focus verse - Nehemiah 9 #1 Own It: Leadership Starts with Repentance and Truth. Nehemiah 9:1–3 Good leaders don’t cover up sin; they confess it. 1 Corinthians 3:19–20 Real change starts with us. It’s personal repentance and a return to God’s truth. The Israelites turned their eyes inward and recognized that...
Feb 09, 2025•42 min
In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie gives a flyover of the Book of Revelation. --- 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....
Feb 08, 2025•48 min
Someone has said, “if the only tool you have is a hammer, it’s tempting to treat everything as if it were a nail.” The government tends to treat the ills of society by throwing money at them. And many times, the projects are just well-funded failures. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how the family is the fabric of society, but that fabric is fraying. The only hope is to return to God’s plan for families, which will solve many other societal problems. Listen on harvest.org...
Feb 07, 2025•24 min
Researchers in Texas discovered that a candle in the darkness can be seen from a distance of 1.6 miles. Small lights can pierce the darkest of nights. The darker our culture gets, the more effective our light can be as we shine for Christ. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us shine more brightly. No matter what we do professionally, it’s how we share God’s love and bring others to faith that stand as a testimony for eternity. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscrib...
Feb 06, 2025•22 min
If you walk through a busy airport, you’ll see some people are casually moving toward their gate, but others are sprinting as fast as they can. Why? Because they’re running out of time – they don’t want to miss their flight. The lateness of the hour affects the action of their feet. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says we should show that same urgency when it comes to the return of Christ. Time’s running out, and we need to be about the Lord’s business until He arrives. Listen on ha...
Feb 05, 2025•22 min
The Bible calls believers “ambassadors for Christ.” We’re public representatives. But when others find out that we’re believers, do they say, “I thought so” . . . or do they say, “Really, you could’ve fooled me”? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how important it is to display the love of God to those around us and how we need to do all we can, while we can. It’s practical instruction from the series called “The Future is Written.” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and s...
Feb 04, 2025•25 min
The key to financial security is spend less than you make. The key to driving safely is keep your eyes on the road. Well, Pastor Greg Laurie says the key to understanding the events of God’s End Times plan is to keep our eyes on Israel. Israel is ground zero. And, that’s our focus today here on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg continues his enlightening series called “The Future is Written.” We’ll see how so much of Bible prophecy has been fulfilled – the Lord could come back at any time. Listen o...
Feb 03, 2025•23 min
Pastor Greg Laurie shares on how to stay focused on what God has called us to do, how to overcome distractions, and how to finish our race strong. Notes: Focus verse - Nehemiah 6 There’s a new wind blowing in America today: a wind of freedom, optimism, hope, and patriotism! Things are changing in America. And they’re changing for the better. It’s time to rebuild when a nation strays from its godly and biblical roots. Nehemiah never lost his focus. Nehemiah remained incredibly focused on the goal...
Feb 02, 2025•43 min
We are all heartbroken over the 67 lives lost in this horrific tragedy—a collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter. In moments like this, we find ourselves asking, “Why?”—Why did God allow this? Pastor Greg Laurie shares his response. --- 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 i...
Feb 01, 2025•2 min
As the Lord’s Last Days plan begins to unfold, there will be chaos unlike anything anyone’s ever seen before. God will pour out his judgement on rebellious man, but Satan will mount a vicious attack through his minions. And that attack will be focused on the nation Israel. Israel is the bull’s-eye for all the animosity arising from the Pit. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what the Bible says about how it will all unfold. Send help and hope to SoCal Listen on harvest...
Jan 31, 2025•25 min
Whenever an earthquake occurs, scientists focus immediately on the epicenter. Where did all this shaking start? It can inform their view of the bigger picture. Well, when it comes to Middle East tension, and God’s plan for the End Times, the epicenter of everything is Israel. And that’s our focus today as Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series on the Last Days called The Future is Written. We’ll see what Scripture tells us about the next events on God’s prophetic timetable. Listen on harvest.or...
Jan 30, 2025•25 min
Think of your spiritual journey. Think back to when you heard about Jesus and came to know Him as your Savior. More than likely at least one other person was involved in inviting you to come to Christ. What if they had been silent that day? What if they were afraid of what you might say, or what questions you might ask? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the privilege and responsibility we all have to pass along the message that can bring people to Christ and can save them f...
Jan 29, 2025•25 min
When we know our pain and discomfort are temporary, it’s a whole lot easier to stick with it. When long distance runners have the finish line in sight, they kick even harder because they know relief is coming. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the joy that’s coming as a part of the Lord’s End Times plan. Jesus is coming soon, and that’s when our pain and troubles disappear. It’s good inspiration to encourage one another as we see that day approaching. Listen on harvest.org ...
Jan 28, 2025•28 min
Most pilots follow an unwritten rule: if they flip a certain switch and the plane suddenly starts going crazy, they switch it back. Pretty basic. Well, spiritually, if we think a certain path we’ve chosen is God’s will for our lives but then our lives suddenly fall apart, maybe it’s worth reconsidering. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings helpful insights on following God’s will for our lives. It’s practical help for those of us who are unsure about God’s direction. Listen on har...
Jan 27, 2025•25 min
When God’s people say let’s rise and build, the devil says let’s rise and oppose. We should expect opposition when doing God's work—but we need to press on. Pastor Greg Laurie delivers encouragement in this message. Send help and hope to SoCal --- 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....
Jan 26, 2025•44 min
Pastor Greg Laurie shares thoughts about America's new president. --- 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....
Jan 25, 2025•3 min
We all want certain things for our children. We want them to be healthy and happy. We want them to make good choices, foremost among them being accept Jesus as their Savior. But our kids reach a certain point, and the principles we taught them are working their way in to the specific choices they make. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says our Heavenly Father’s guidance is similar. The closer we get to God and His values, the more we’ll know that we’re walking in His ways. Send help ...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min
Sometimes, problems seem to come our way in droves. When it rains, it pours. Ever been at the end of your rope? Someone has said, when you get to the end of yourself, you get to the beginning of God. And the Bible is replete with accounts of God stepping in at the right place, at the right time, for just the right reason. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God specializes in putting His providence and His faithfulness on display. We’ll see a case in point today. Send h...
Jan 23, 2025•23 min
When you’re driving clear across the country, you might encounter the Rocky Mountains. A huge mountain range. Pikes Peak alone jets up more than 14,000 feet into the sky. But when you fly over those mountains on an airliner, it kinda looks like the same ground you saw an hour ago but with more . . . texture. So it is with differing perspectives. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us God's reassuring perspective on our "mountain-sized" problems. Send help and hope to SoCal Li...
Jan 22, 2025•22 min
GPS systems have come a long way over the years. Not only can they show the best route, but traffic along the way, coffee stores, gas stations and fast food. You know exactly which way to go and how long it’ll take. But you still have to put the car in drive and get moving. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the same is true in our walk with God. After we’ve prayed for direction and strength, it’s time to get moving. It’s harder to steer a parked car. Send help and hope ...
Jan 21, 2025•24 min
We love to watch movies where the hero is stuck in an impossible situation with time running out. Will he make it? Can he make it? And he’s rescued just in the nick of time. But when WE’RE stuck in a tough spot, it’s not nearly as enjoyable. No inspiring music – maybe just an icy, lonely silence. And it may look like our time is up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says don’t give up hope. Instead, realize where your hope comes from. Send help and hope to SoCal Listen on harvest.org ...
Jan 20, 2025•25 min