Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Corinthians reminds us what love really looks like when we're not listening to the world. Love, as God defines it, is patient, kind, and more. We risk undressing it when we don't listen to Him, even if we mean well. Guest Pastor Tony Clark challenges us to check our hearts and examine how we reflect Christ. 

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Parents often notice an invisible roommate in the house known as “Not Me.” “Who dumped cereal all over the floor?” “Not me.” “Who left the water running in the bathroom?” “Not me.” This mystery guest never appears but somehow causes all the mess! Yeah, kids quickly learn that blame-shifting can be a handy trick. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie explains that, while we may fool others, we can’t fool God. But if we repent, He forgives.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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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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Some of the most encouraging words in the Bible are found in the Psalms. They’re heart felt, they deal with expressions of joy, and of sorrow. No matter what emotions are weighing heavily on you, you’ll find words that speak to your heart. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to Psalm 32 as the psalmist David is in serious need of forgiveness. We can learn a lot for our times of regret, and discover that God welcomes those who come to Him in contrition.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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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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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.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

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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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 good lesson on forgiveness, mercy and grace.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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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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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 can trust His plan.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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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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As we witness a growing hunger for spiritual truth in our culture, we have to ask—are we on the edge of another Jesus Revolution? Pastor Greg Laurie shares why he believes we just might be.

Notes:

Focus verse - Nehemiah 9

Could this be the start of another spiritual awakening?

The objective of proclamation evangelism is to clearly preach the gospel and invite people to Christ.

Isaiah 43:19 (KJV) 
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?

Acts 2:17 (NLT) 
'In the last days,' God says, 'I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.’

Psalm 85:6 (NLT)
Won't you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?

Younger men are more likely to become Christians than younger women.

Is this another national spiritual awakening? I hope and pray it is.

Gen Z has the highest suicide rate of any generation.

Teens regularly use AI companions instead of human interaction.

The only hope for this generation is Jesus and, for that matter, any generation.

#1 In the US we have had four great spiritual awakenings.
The first one happened in America before we were a nation in 1740.

George Whitfield’s preaching drew massive crowds.

The first Great Awakening didn’t just change hearts, 
it helped shape the moral DNA of the United States.

America is exceptional. America is unique.
America has been established by God.

George Washington was quick to give credit to God for his success on the battlefield.

#2 The second Great Awakening occurred during 1790s to 1840s and was led by many, including Charles Finney.

#3 The third Great Awakening in America was from about 1857–1859.
This revival began when a 48-year-old businessman named
Jeremiah Lanphier began a prayer meeting on Fulton Street in New York City.

“Revival is the rekindling of a flame, and when the fire is lit,
it doesn’t just warm the church—it lights up the world!” —David Jeremiah

#4 The fourth Great Awakening was the Jesus Movement.

#1 Revival is coming back to life.

Revival is refreshment; it’s restoration; it’s returning to original condition.

Psalm 80:19 (ESV) 
Restore us, O LORD God! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!

A revival is when God’s people come back to life again.

A spiritual awakening is what America needs. 
Revival is what the church needs.

Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV) 
"…you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works,”

#2 Revival is waking from sleep. It’s turning from sin.

God’s prescription for revival or restoration is in 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Read Nehemiah 9:1–4 (NLT)

#3 If we want to see revival, we must pray with passion.

Matthew 15:22 (NLT)
"Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is possessed by a demon…"

We need to pray like early church prayed for Peter to be delivered from prison.
Acts 12:5

Fervent means displaying passionate intensity.

#4 If you want to see revival, you must confess your sins.

We all have sins to confess each and every day.

1 John 1:8 (NKJV) 
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

A sin of commission is doing what you should not do.
A sin of omission is not doing what you should do.
James 4:17

#5 They separated themselves from ungodly influences.

#6 They heard God’s word, and they acted on it.

The Bible is our model for how we ought to think and to live.

John 15:14 (KJV)
You are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you.

God told Joshua the secret to success.
Joshua 1:7 (NLT)

#7 Revival always leads to evangelism.

The evidence of revival is a changed community.

Acts 2:41 (NIV) 
Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

John 4:35 (NIV)
“I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.”

New believers need older believers to stabilize them.
Older believers need new believers to energize them.

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. 

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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.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

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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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.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

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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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.”

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org

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.

Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport

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