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Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Latest Episodes:

No One Is Beyond the Reach of God | Sharing the Good News Jun 17, 2024

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There are several groups of people who used to say they’d never become religious, never darken the door of a church building, never be caught carrying a Bible. Today, we call one of those groups “believers” . . . another of those groups “pastors” . . . and another group “evangelists.” Pastor Greg Laurie is a member of all three groups! And today on A NEW BEGINNING, he brings us good encouragement about sharing the Good News with people who need to hear some good news.

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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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The God of Second Chances | Sunday Message Jun 16, 2024

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If it weren’t for second chances, we’d all be in spiritual danger. But our God is merciful and generously offers not one, not two, but multiple chances—even if it’s undeserved. Pastor Greg Laurie reveals more about this God of second chances in today's episode.

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Forgiveness is available for every person, no matter how far they have fallen.
David stayed close to God and wanted to honor Him.
Psalm 57:7
Read: 2 Samuel 11:1–5
When things are going reasonably well, we often begin to lower our guard, and then the devil attacks.
David’s fall came after great spiritual success.
The sins we commit today may come back to haunt us tomorrow.
David was allowing lust to consume his life.
God has given a sexual drive to every man and woman, which is to be fulfilled in a monogamous marriage commitment.
When a man is filled with lust, it cannot be satisfied with more lust.
You don’t feed lust; you starve it!
David was sleeping when he should have been fighting.
Mark 6:31
If we don’t come apart and rest, we will come apart spiritually.
Our greatest battles don’t necessarily come when we’re working hard; they often come when we have some leisure time on our hands and when we are bored.
“Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —Alan Redpath
“Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —F.B. Meyer
2 Samuel 11:3
When deluded by sin, we do not think clearly because sin makes us stupid!
Instead of confessing, David tried to hide his sin.
Is God putting up roadblocks in your life right now?
You might be rationalizing sin in your mind, but God has not made it easy because He loves you!
2 Samuel 11:27
Psalm 32 describes the futility and misery of sin that is unconfessed.
Read: Psalm 32:1–5
God will not allow His child to get away with sin.
God disciplines those He loves.
Hebrews 12:8
“I have sinned against the Lord.”
2 Samuel 12:13
We have ourselves to blame when we fall into sin.
James 1:14–15
There is only one correct response to being caught in sin: “I have sinned!”
2 Samuel 12:13
Despite David’s sin, he was given a second chance in life.
Bathsheba made it into the Messianic line of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 1:6
Do you need a second chance?
You can be forgiven of all your sin right now, because Jesus died on the cross for you.

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An Interview with Former Mobster, Michael Franzese Jun 15, 2024

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In this classic interview, Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ.

In his past life, Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day, earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises, but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese. By God’s grace, the impossible happened in Michael’s life: he quit the mob and lived. Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ.

This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond Christ and His transformative power.

This interview previously aired exclusively on A New Beginning radio.

*Get a special Father's Day message from Pastor Greg—plus a FREE resource to help you (or the dads you know) navigate Christian fatherhood here!*

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A Life Well-Lived | A Spiritual Example Jun 14, 2024

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We’re on an inspiring journey through the book of Acts here on A NEW BEGINNING. Pastor Greg Laurie is helping us learn from our spiritual forefathers and see how “The Acts of the Apostles” show us how to live more rewarding lives here and now, 20 centuries later. Today, in a message called A Life Well-Lived, Pastor Greg helps us consider the story of a young man in Acts chapter 7 that set a strong example for other believers to follow. It was an inspiring life, right up to the very end.

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A Life Well-Lived | Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus Jun 13, 2024

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Remember back to your school years. You’re in class, paying attention to the teacher, but the cut-up in the front row, the class clown, starts to...perform. He’s miming what the teacher is saying. You try not to look, but you can’t help yourself. Distractions are powerful, aren’t they? And they’re everywhere. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on the Author and Finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ. It’s the pathway of a life well-lived.

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Honest to God | You Can't Fool God Jun 12, 2024

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In the movie industry, they talk about the “suspension of disbelief.” It’s all make-believe, right? But they try to make the costumes, and the special effects, and the acting so convincing that it suspends our disbelief. They hope we forget it’s fake. Or fiction, if you prefer. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that some people sort of act their way through life. They try to suspend our disbelief about how they’re really living. We’ll see that’s a fruitless pursuit.

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Honest to God | Being Genuine, Not a Hypocrite Jun 11, 2024

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When we hide behind a facade, a false-front, trying to pretend we’re someone we’re not, we’re not fooling God, right? He knows who we really are. In fact, He knows us better than we know ourselves. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the peril of living an imitation life. It’s a disappointment to the Lord, and our act may not be believable to those around us either. It’s a good opportunity for a reset, and to live a life of transparent honesty going forward.

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They Had Been with Jesus | Signs You're Right with the Lord Jun 10, 2024

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Jesus warned us that we may face persecution for our faith. It doesn’t mean we’re doing something wrong, in fact it may be an indication that we’re right with the Lord. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points to that characteristic and several others that show us how we’re doing. If we’re walking closely with the Lord, these traits will be obvious. It’s good insight, and a good opportunity to take some notes. Pastor Greg is in the book of Acts today, reading from the New Living Translation.

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The Power of Forgiveness | Sunday Message Jun 09, 2024

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Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a message on the power of forgiveness, a virtue every Christian should embrace. As he always reminds us, “Forgiven people should be forgiving people.” Hear all he has to say on the matter.

Notes

2 Samuel 1

Does God approve or disapprove of us?

Our Father in Heaven stands apart from all earthly fathers.

David was a warrior, a worshipper, a lover, and a fighter, but he was also wrathful, petty, vengeful, and openly sinful.

Be careful what you wish for. You might get it!

Read: 2 Samuel 1:23–27

David did not remember Saul's sins!

Grace forgives and forgets!

The people of Israel wanted peace today!

The Israelites were not colonizers because God gave them the land to begin with.

Jews are the indigenous people of the land of Judea.

David was willing to forgive his enemies and live at peace with them.

This is why David is called a man after God's own heart.

Read: 2 Samuel 9:2–13

God specializes in taking people who have been dropped in life and picking them back up again!

The word kindness could better be translated as "grace."

Justice is getting what I deserve.

Mercy is not getting what I deserve.

Grace is getting what I don't deserve.

Just as David reached out to Mephibosheth, God reaches out to us!

2 Samuel 9:5

David was persistent in not giving up on this young man.

He didn't just send for him; he brought him.

Mephibosheth was afraid when he heard David wanted to see him.

2 Samuel 9:6

David brought Mephibosheth to his table as a member of his royal family.

2 Samuel 9:11

Eating is for a time of sharing and rejoicing.

Don't let another person form your view of God.

Find out for yourself who God is.

So many are kept from a relationship with God by what others say.

Forgive your enemies … if they deserve it or not.

God took care of the enemies of David.

Leave the past in the past.

The funny thing about life is that what we think is good may turn out, in time, to be bad, and that which we think is bad now may turn out to be good.

Psalm 27:4

David, out of sheer love for Jonathan, demonstrated his grace to his handicapped son.

Mephibosheth had nothing, deserved nothing, and could repay nothing.

Mephibosheth was adopted as a son and invited to eat at the king's table.

Don't let other people form your opinion of God.

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They Had Been with Jesus | Is It Obvious You've Been with Him? Jun 07, 2024

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When we spend some serious time out in the sun, it’s pretty obvious. People can see it all over our face. “You got some sun, didn’t you?” Well today, we’ll see when we spend some time with the Son – S-O-N – 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. It’s a series called The Upside-Down Life. Let’s see how to show we’ve been with Jesus.

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