Only a true revival can heal America—and we can all play a part in it.

Notes:

Focus verse: Nehemiah 1
 
As Christians, we want to see America godly again!
 
Nehemiah is about restoring a nation’s heart to God.
 
A true revival can heal our land and make it godly again.
 
Revival is restoration. It’s coming back to life. It’s waking up spiritually and getting back to living the Christian life.
 
Your spiritual house can be rebuilt.
You can go from rubble to revival. 

2 Corinthians 6:14
 
Acts 17:26
 
Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king.
 
He had to have the greatest discretion, loyalty, and honesty.
 
Revelation 2:5
 
Read Nehemiah 1:1–3
 
Nehemiah was deeply moved.  
 
Read Nehemiah 1:4–7
 
#1 Nehemiah acknowledged the greatness of God.
Nehemiah 1:5
 
When we see God in His greatness, we see our problems in their smallness.
 
#2 Nehemiah reminded God of His promises.
 
A. God will never leave you alone in life.
Isaiah 41:10
 
B. God will get you through whatever you are facing.
 
C. God will provide for your needs.
Philippians 4:19
 
D. God will forgive you of your sins.
1 John 1:9
 
#3 Nehemiah confessed his personal sin.
Nehemiah 1:7
 
Sometimes, prayer changes you and you change things.
 
Nehemiah did not talk about prayer, he just prayed.
Nehemiah 1:6
 
Call out to God. He will give you direction.
Jeremiah 33:3
 
#4 Nehemiah’s request was specific.
Nehemiah 1:10–11
  
Let’s ask God for a spiritual awakening in America.
 
Let’s start with our personal lives and our homes. Everybody plays a part.
Nehemiah 7:3

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If there’s some liquid left in the bottom of a drinking glass – milk, juice, soft drink – what’s the first thing we do to get it clean. Rinse it out, right? Run some water in it and flush it clean. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that same approach works well with all the stuff that needs to be cleaned out of our minds. We’ll see how to wash it clean with a renewed mind and a renewed passion to draw closer to the Lord. It’s one of the most requested messages of the past year.

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The Bible tells us God is love. Yes, He’s loving, but First John 4:8 says God IS love. And it says, “He who does not love does not know God . . .” So it should come as no surprise that hatred is not a part of God’s plan for believers. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the hatred we see around us in our culture. What are we as believers to do? Good insight is coming. And a word to parents – the content of today’s study may be a little too strong for younger ears.

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Teaching our children to walk and talk is not usually intimidating. Teaching them to tie a shoe or pedal a bike is in our comfort zone. But we parents sometimes stall when it comes to sharing our faith with our kids. We acknowledge it’s the most important subject of all, but few parents feel like they’ve mastered the assignment. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us solid insight based on the 10 Commandments found in Exodus chapter 20. Glad you’re along.

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The cultural definition of a family is quite broad and all-encompassing. It’s proudly inclusive. But when we get creative with what a family is, we get creative with how a family works. And if we get too creative, maybe it’s time to consult the Creator. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie gets us back to bedrock truth as laid out in God’s timeless Word. We’ll go back to the 10 Commandments and discuss how to honor God’s design for how homes can function best.

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If we follow God’s blueprint for life, our lives will go better. You can depend on that. If we ignore God’s blueprint, our lives will face more challenges and heartache. But sometimes we think we’re the exception . . . or this situation is the exception. The sweet aroma of certain decisions can lead to the stench of bad destinations. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us consider more of the timeless wisdom we find in the 10 Commandments.

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There is a certain way God wants you to think about your marriage. In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko and his wife, Jennie Lusko, share what this means.

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God Almighty is worthy of all glory and honor. We’re mere men and women under the umbrella of His divine authority. So how inappropriate is it to express some kind of disrespect or dishonor to God on high? It’s almost a question that doesn’t need to be asked. Yet so many dishonor the Lord by using His name inappropriately. Does it bother God? Well, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that transgression is mentioned in God’s top ten list of commandments.

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Ever driven on a tire that’s out of balance. Sometimes it feels like the tire is bouncing down the roadway . . . the steering wheel wabbles, your seat vibrates and you wonder if you’re losing control. But a tire store can adjust that balance and give you a smooth ride once again. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how to adjust a life that’s out of balance. If your life is wabbling and it feels a little out of control, glad you pulled in for an adjustment today from the 10 Commandments.

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