It’s a statistical certainty that someone listening to A New Beginning today has just received the toughest news of their life. A diagnosis. A court order. An eviction. A pink slip. A phone call. It’s so often a phone call. What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Today, Pastor Greg Laurie reassures you that God knows, God sees, and God cares. And God has power that’s bigger than this crisis. And he can make a way when there seems to be no way. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg, sign up here 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knowing God with Greg Laurie

Hope for Hurting Hearts: Finding Hope for Hopeless Situations

Some professions have specialty clothing and use it to save lives. Firefighters have turnout pants and jackets to protect against heat. Police officers wear kevlar vests. Soldiers have vests, helmets and boots. As we’ll learn today, Christian soldiers have specialty clothing as well. But too many of us don’t know much about it. Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us get to know our six pieces of spiritual armor, and how we can use them in spiritual battle. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Fight the Spiritual Battle: Using the Sword to Defend Against the Enemy

The old evangelist Billy Sunday said, “Temptation is the devil looking through the keyhole. Yielding is opening the door and inviting him in.” How many of us have our fingerprints on the doorknob, and wonder why we fell to the devil’s lures? Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us good insight on the spiritual environment we’re living in. It’s a look at the spiritual battle being waged all around us and whether we realize it or not, we’re all combatants in the fight. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg, sign up here 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Fight the Spiritual Battle: Using the Tools Provided by God

Ever been the target of a scam? Many of us have, some without even realizing it. None of the scammers admit they’re trying to rip you off. They play upon your fear, or your kindness. They find a weakness or a vulnerability. Satan is like that, only he’s been practicing a lot longer. And today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie warns us about his tactics and strategies. We’re each in his crosshairs, but as believers we are under the protection of The Cross. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angels and Demons: How to Resist the Devil

The Antichrist is real, and the Bible describes him in great detail. In this podcast episode, Pastor Greg Laurie reveals what we should understand about this mysterious figure—and why he won’t prevail. Listen in to find out more!  It’s the latest message in our series Revelation: A Book of Promises.  --- When you support the podcast this month, we’ll send you a copy of Pastor Greg’s new biography, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew. Just go to harvest.org/support. --- Notes There are over 100 passages that detail the origin, nationality, career, character, kingdom and final doom of Antichrist. Harnessing economic and technological power, Antichrist will lead a one-world government, economy, and religion. 1. The Antichrist is energized and empowered by Satan himself. “And he was given authority to continue for forty-two months” (Revelation 13:5).   The term beast describes his character. 2. He is coming to deify Satan.  3. Antichrist is coming to defy and take the place of Jesus.  4. He is coming to kill Christians.  5. Antichrist is coming to dominate the globe.  “The man of sin” (2 Thessalonians 2:3). “The wicked one” (2 Thessalonians 2:8). The Antichrist will not act alone; he has a “sidekick,” the False Prophet.  Satan imitating God. The Antichrist masquerading as the Son. The False Prophet masquerading as the Holy Spirit.  One of the signs of the times will be a great apostasy or falling away.  “Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2). We should be aware of and avoid: 1. Any move away from the uniqueness of Christ as the only way to God. 2. Any move toward embracing other faiths as being on the same level as Christianity. 3. Any move away from Biblical exposition. The False Prophet will be able to perform “signs and wonders.”  Antichrist will even have a mock death and resurrection like Jesus.  Antichrist will exploit this “resurrection” to cause people to worship Satan himself.  Are you an antichrist? You either follow Jesus Christ, or are in effect, antichrist.  Scripture Referenced 2 Thessalonians 2:9 Daniel 7:7 Matthew 24:12 2 Thessalonians 2:3 1 Timothy 4:1–2 2 Timothy 4:3 1 John 2:22 --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who Is the Antichrist? | Sunday Message

In this classic crusade message, Pastor Greg Laurie preaches a message titled, "Life's Most Dangerous Word." From this crusade event, we see the power of the gospel to change you and the power of God to satisfy your deepest longings.  Speaking to a large crowd, Pastor Greg gives tragic examples of people who pursue happiness and cannot find it in this world. The answer, we learn, is only found in a relationship with God, and we're invited to believe on the name of Christ today—not tomorrow. Pastor Greg Laurie states, "Life's most dangerous word is tomorrow. Tomorrow sounds so innocent, but it's life's most dangerous word. Tomorrow is the road that leads to the town called Never. Tomorrow is the barred and bolted door that shuts people out of Heaven."  If you would like to learn more about having a personal relationship with God, just go to KnowGod.org. This message was originally given at Harvest America at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX on the evening of June 10, 2018. --- Learn more about America's preeminent evangelist in Pastor Greg's newest biography, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew. Receive a copy in thanks for your gift when you support this podcast at harvest.org/support. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life's Most Dangerous Word | Classic Crusade Message

Angels, unfortunately, suffer from a good deal of bad press. Fake news. Inaccurate reporting. They’re not plump little babies sitting on clouds playing harps. They don’t have two wings and a glowing halo. And not all angels are the good guys. What’s the truth about these heavenly beings? Pastor Greg Laurie has the answer today on A New Beginning from the only reliable source: A book inspired by God, the creator of angels, the Bible. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angels and Demons: The True Angels of Heaven

We can have a steady diet of donuts and burgers and then blame the giant carbohydrate conglomerates for our weight gain. We can speed and blame the cop for our traffic ticket. But at some point, we all need to take personal responsibility for our choices. Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie points out no one goes to hell by accident. God gives opportunity after opportunity to choose the path that leads to heaven. Today, we’ll examine the clear choice where we spend eternity. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg, sign up here 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hell of a Message: The Opportunity to Avoid Judgement

There are things we don’t like to talk about in polite company. Politics, of course. How about embarrassing moments, a troubled past, those times we didn’t tell the truth, the date that went very badly. Near the top of the list would have to be death and the existence of hell. But today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that our knowledge of hell may be dangerously limited . . . or worse yet, influenced by all the things we’ve heard in books or on TV or movies. We’ll get the truth today. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hell of a Message: The Truth About Hell

They say, in any major city these days, there are cameras watching you. As you walk, as you drive, security cameras in front of a market, or cameras built into a nearby ATM. Maybe a webcam on the top of a building or someone’s video door bell. What about our friends and loved ones in heaven? Are they watching what’s going on here on earth? Pastor Greg Laurie address that question and several others today on A New Beginning as he presents a glimpse of life inside our eternal home. View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg, sign up here 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s Talk About Heaven: Who’s Watching Us in Heaven?

Coming up today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie relays some fascinating insights based on his brand new book, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew. “People need to know about this man who was called by God to be the greatest evangelist in history.” View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Laurie Interview on Billy Graham: The Man I Knew

In today’s Sunday morning episode, you can discover what Easter means to you. Listen for a hope-filled gospel message from Pastor Greg Laurie from Luke 23 and John 20. Because of Easter, we have all God's promises! Notes Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34) Forgiven people should be forgiving people. “The first to apologize is the bravest, the first to forgive is the strongest, and the first to forget is the happiest.” “Truly, truly I say to you today you will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43). “Woman, behold your son.” “Son, behold your mother” (John 19:26).  “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Mark 15:33–34). At the cross, even God the Father turned His face away from God the Son; because God, in all His holiness could not look at sin. Jesus entered the darkness that we might walk in the light. “I thirst!” “It is finished!” or “Tetelestai!” “Into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46). On the cross, Jesus addressed the Father at the beginning, middle, and end. We should do the same in life.  1. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I am accepted by God. “On the cross, God treated Jesus as if he had lived your life, so that He could treat you as if you had lived His life.” 2. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I have all the power I need to live the Christian life. 3. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I too will live forever in Heaven. At the cross, Jesus took the stinger out of death. 4. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I will receive a new body just like His. These are all promises for the Christian. Scripture Referenced Ephesians 4:32 John 16:32 Isaiah 53:5 Matthew 28:8–9 Romans 4:25 Romans 8:11–12 1 Corinthians 15:54–55 Job 19:26 --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Day that Changed the World | Easter Sunday Message

In this special episode, Pastor Greg Laurie relates the incredible personal experience with Jesus that Simon Peter had on the first Easter. After stumbling through his own pride, this bold disciple encounters Jesus in a special way as recorded in John 21.  Sometimes those who have known the Lord for a while are more vulnerable to falling into sin than those who are brand-new believers. When you’re a brand-new believer, you tend to realize that you are weak and vulnerable. New believers think, "I need help. I need prayer. I need to be around other Christians. I need to be in church." But when you have known the Lord for 10, 20, 30, or 40 years or longer, you might think, "I am so strong now. I would never fall to that. How could anyone fall to a sin like that?" But even when we fall, there is always redemption. Discover the hope of Easter when you tune in to our stunning Easter Cinematic Experience, premiering this weekend! Tune in to harvest.org/live. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Episode: Easter from Simon Peter's Perspective

Many people think Easter is the most important holiday on the calendar. Oh, Christmas certainly gets more attention with all the shopping and gift-giving. But Easter celebrates the day Jesus paid a debt He didn’t owe, for people who owed a debt they couldn’t pay. And today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see that Easter is a message for everyone. Because, quite simply, we all need the redemption celebrated on this special holiday. It’s a timely message about the timeless gift. Be sure to tune in for our online Easter Cinematic event on April 4th! Attend Here View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter Sunday Message - Easter Is for Everyone: A Timeless Message of Hope

The sad reality is, most people are tuned to a certain mental radio station: WIIFM. It stands for “What’s in it for me?” Every thought is measured against that question: what’s in it for me? Today on A New Beginning, in a Good Friday message, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that Jesus’ attitude was just the opposite. He willingly gave His life... not for a return on an investment. He laid down His life just for us. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Be sure to tune in for our online Easter Cinematic event on April 4th! Attend Here View and subscribe to Pastor Greg’s weekly notes. --- If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg, sign up here 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://harvest.org/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Friday Message - Dealing With Discouragement: He Gave His Life for Us

Pastor Greg Laurie's two-minute sound-bites for daily Christian living.