Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

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What Is God Like? | The Mind of Christ in Us Jul 28, 2025

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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.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

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What I Would Tell My Younger Self | Sunday Message Jul 27, 2025

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When trials, anxieties, and tough decisions loom large, sometimes it’s best to hear from a voice of experience. In this Sunday podcast, Pastor Greg Laurie directs a special word of encouragement to young people: God has a plan for your life.

Notes

Whatever you’re going through, it’s going to be OK.

What you go through isn’t meant to destroy you but to develop you.

“We comfort with the same comfort we are comforted with.” —2 Corinthians 1:4

You are loved and wanted by more people than you could ever imagine.

God’s plan and purpose for you is good!

Put God first in your life.

Read the Bible every day.

“Study to show yourself approved unto God.” —2 Timothy 2:15

Success or failure in the Christian life is determined by how much of the Bible you get into your life on a daily basis and how obedient you are to it.

Stop worrying and start praying.

Worry can ruin your day, your week, and even your life if you let it.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.

Give your worries to Jesus Christ.

God is in control of your life.

Have an attitude of gratitude.

Job thanked God, despite his difficulties.

Live with honesty and integrity.

Character over charisma.

“If I take care of my character, God will take care of my reputation.” —D. L. Moody

Marry the right person.

Find someone Godlier than you.

Wedlock should be a padlock.

Eight words you should say to your spouse every day:

“I’m sorry,” “please forgive me,” and “I love you.”

Tell those you love that you love them.

Keep short accounts and forgive.

Forgiveness is not about absolving the perpetrator; it’s about healing the victim.

“Forgiveness isn’t giving in to another person; it’s getting free of that person.” —Frederic Luskin, Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project

Be a nice person.

Be an encourager, not a discourager; lift people up, don’t beat them down!

Have fun.

Be a generous person.

Three things we can give to God: Time, talent, and treasure.

Take care of your health.

Make the right choices.

You make your choices, and then your choices make you.

Tell others about Jesus, and then disciple them.

Spend time with older Godly people.

Finish your race well.

“Hold the course!” —Pastor Chuck Smith

Come to or come back to Jesus right now.

Scripture Referenced

Jeremiah 29:11
Matthew 6:33
Philippians 4:6–7
1 Peter 5:7
Psalm 101:2
Ephesians 4:32
Ephesians 4:31
1 Timothy 4:8
2 Timothy 2:2

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Harvest Crusade 2025 Message: "What’s It Going to Take?" Jul 26, 2025

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Pastor Greg Laurie shares an inspiring and transformative message from the Harvest Crusade 2025, recorded live on July 19.

To over 45,000 in-person attendees at Angel Stadium and 200,000 online viewers, Pastor Greg highlighted the great need and urgency to embrace Jesus Christ. 6,500 people answered this invitation and made a profession of faith, marking new life found in Christ! To God be the glory! Get the full crusade recap here.

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Jesus and You | Rescued from Life’s Riptide Jul 25, 2025

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We can sometimes feel like we’re drowning in life, but we don’t know how to get help. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points us to the One who rescues us when we’re caught in life’s riptide. From a woman trapped in shame . . . to a man trapped in self-reliance . . . we’ll see how Jesus changes everything. As we visit a recent Harvest Crusade, we’ll discover that Jesus sees us, knows us, and has a better plan than we ever imagined.

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What Is God Like? | Lessons from David Jul 24, 2025

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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.

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Don’t Make Deals with the Devil | Seeing Our True Worth Jul 23, 2025

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How is 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.

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Discipleship: The Next Step in Following Jesus | The Power of Teamwork Jul 22, 2025

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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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Discipleship: The Next Step in Following Jesus | Guiding the Newcomer Jul 21, 2025

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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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Jonah’s Second Chance, and Yours | Sunday Message Jul 18, 2025

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Have you stumbled in your faith? Jonah did, too. But today, uncover the power of God’s grace and mercy in your life with an encouraging message from Pastor Greg Laurie.

Notes:

Focus verses: Jonah 3–4
The real story is about how God used a flawed man to bring a revival.
Jonah was called to preach to Ninevah, which God described as a great city (Jonah1:2).
Jonah refused, and the Lord sent a great wind on the sea. (Jonah 1:4).
Jonah was thrown overboard and was swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17).
The ultimate story of Jonah is of the great God who showed great love.
#1 Jonah had a great message.
Jonah’s preaching brought revival.
Jonah 3:1–2 (NKJV)
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,
"Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you."
Nothing happens through you until it has happened to you.
Read Jonah 3:2–4
Jonah’s message was very simple, yet these eight words were important to God.
Romans 1:16 (NKJV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation
for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
The bible says, “Christ died for our sin” (1 Corinthians 15:3).
He did this to bridge the gap between us and a holy God.
Jonah delivered his simple message as we must deliver ours.
Our message must be delivered with urgency.
(Jonah 3:4)
Jonah 2:1–2 NKJV
Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish's belly.
And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,
and He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard my voice.”
God had delivered Jonah from a hopeless situation.
There was an urgency and a passion to what Jonah was doing,
Romans 9:3 (NLT)
For my people, my Jewish brothers and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed—
cut off from Christ!—if that would save them.
Remember how Jesus looked over the city of Jerusalem and wept.
Luke 19:41–42
“Winners of Souls must first be weepers of souls.”
—D. L. Moody
Our message must be clear and definite.
Mark 12:37 (NKJV)
And the common people heard Him gladly.
Our message is not simplistic, but it must be simple.
Our message should be authoritative.
Jonah’s message was an unapologetic biblical directive from God Almighty.
#2 There was a great response.
Jonah 3:5 (NKJV)
So the people of Nineveh believed God.
The greatest revival in the history of the world came to Nineveh because
Jonah preached God’s message and not what the people wanted to hear.
There was hope in Jonah’s message.
John 3:16
If God could bring a mighty revival in Nineveh,
He surely can do the same thing for America.
Read Jonah 3:4–10 (NLT)
This is a stunning spiritual awakening! An entire city turning to God.
It was a great message.
It was a great response.
Now, we come to a great contrast.
Read Jonah 4:1–4 (NLT)
Jonah 4:4 (NLT)
The LORD replied, "Is it right for you to be angry about this?"
Sometimes people worry about new believers not changing quickly enough.
Some believers have just stalled and stagnated.
Sometimes people will wonder why a good God would allow bad things.
Jonah wonders why a good God would allow good things—especially for bad people.
Read Jonah 4:5–7 (NLT)
Jonah missed the miracle because he was too worried about his own comfort.
#4 The great commission today is
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15 NKJV).
There is nothing like seeing thousands of people coming to Christ.
It truly is a taste of Heaven.
Luke 15:7 (NKJV)
"I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
If God would open the window to Heaven for a brief glimpse, how we would change.
If he opened the window for a glimpse of Hell, we would change even more!
Jonah 4:10–11
Then the LORD said, "You feel sorry about the plant,
though you did nothing to put it there. And a plant is only, at best, short lived.
But Nineveh has more than 120,000 people living in spiritual darkness,
not to mention all the animals. Shouldn't I feel sorry for such a Great City?"
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The Sinner’s Prayer and You | A Night of Hope Jul 18, 2025

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Tomorrow night, Pastor Greg Laurie steps onto the stage at the Harvest Crusade at Angel Stadium in Southern California. He’ll feature music from Brooke Ligertwood, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, We the Kingdom and Chris Tomlin. Details at harvest.org. It’s all about introducing people to Jesus. More than a million have respond to the Gospel in the 50 year history of Harvest Ministries. And today, on A NEW BEGINNING, we visit a recent Harvest Crusade to get a taste.

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