Before COVID few of us had ever been subjected to a quarantine But that experience effectively isolated us in a bubble In a spiritual sense sometimes believers are constantly isolated from the world in a self-imposed quarantine We don't want to be OF the world so we try not to be IN the world Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that neglects one of our most important responsibilities It's the kick off of a new series in Acts called The Upside-Down Life Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

Whether you're an electrician or a chef an auto mechanic or a roofer chances are you served some sort of apprenticeship You learned the trade from someone with a few years under his or her tool belt Well the Lord has a similar plan for how believers can pass knowledge from older to younger And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shares the kinds of precepts that we should be passing on If you missed the first precepts in this thoughtful message get a replay by checking out the three previous episodes Listen on harvest org --- Learn [... more]

There's a certain wisdom that comes from growing older from learning some of the lessons of life There's even more wisdom that comes when we embrace God's Word as our pattern of living And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie looks to the Bible for practical principles we can put to use If you missed some of the principles he's already covered we invite you to catch up by listening to the previous two programs Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program [... more]

No one ever teaches us how to worry Our parents don't sit us down and say Okay kids I want you to put your head in your hands look really discouraged and stress out on something you can't change No we pretty much picked it up on our own Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lay down that which we've picked up He'll offer up some practical precepts in a message called What I Would Tell My Younger Self Insight for everyone particularly young people Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to [... more]

Have you noticed how our perspective changes in life Some of us hated certain vegetables when we were kids And now Well we may still hate those vegetables but that's not the point The point is our perspective changes Right We eat vegetables because they're good for us Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us realize that a changing perspective is good evidence that we're maturing And today we'll see how we can embrace and enhance that maturing process Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

People sometimes ask can Christians do this or that It's often a sneaky way of asking How much can I get away with and still be a Christian Pastor Greg Laurie would say that's the wrong question to ask Today on A NEW BEGINNING he points out that we should be asking how much can I do for God given all He's done for me How can I make myself most useful as I wait for that great day when Jesus returns to take us home That's our focus in our final study in Daniel Listen on harvest org --- [... more]

What do you do while you're on-hold Do you hum along with that on-hold music Do you tap your pencil or daydream a little Few of us enjoy waiting But we're all in a waiting mode right now as we anticipate the return of Christ But today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Lord doesn't want us to kill time He wants us to bring light and life to those around us Maybe we're not waiting on God Maybe He's waiting for us to invite more into the Kingdom Listen on harvest org --- Learn more [... more]

Famous actors can scarcely go out in public without being mobbed What are they famous for Pretending They wear make-believe clothes step on to a make-believe set and deliver make-believe lines And then in the commercial break they hope to make you believe they actually use the hair care product they're holding Why do we let them influence us so Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points to a man a famous name whose influence can truly compel us toward godliness Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New [... more]

Pilots know that air traffic controllers are their lifeline They report the wind speed and direction they give pilots the correct heading It keeps them safe and aimed in the right direction The silliest thing a pilot could do is turn off the radio and say I got this Some believers seem to do that with the privilege of prayer Don't need to talk to God I got this Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shows us the importance of prayer and how to pray most successfully Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

Old AM FM radios had to be tuned by hand You twisted a dial until you found a station then you had fine tune it going back and forth to get the best sound But it was easy to land on the wrong station Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us fine tune our prayer lives We'll see that sin de-tunes our life it gets us listening to the wrong voices And when we're tuned to those voices God may not hear ours It's a message from the series called End of Days Listen on harvest org [... more]

If you know someone's about to go on a cruise you know this for sure they're about to taste a lot of very tempting food If you know a young couple with a new baby you know this for sure they're about to take a lot of pictures If you're a true believer in Jesus Christ you know this for sure you will spend eternity in God's presence in Heaven Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points that out and so much more from our continuing study of prophecy called End of Days Listen on harvest org --- [... more]

None of us is very good at predicting the future and some of us have a hard time recalling the past We might remember an event from years ago but we've forgotten what we had for lunch yesterday Well God sees the future with perfect clarity He's already there And we can tap His wisdom for what to expect from the pages of Bible prophecy Pastor Greg Laurie is helping us do that right now on A NEW BEGINNING as we study what the Lord tells us by way of the prophet Daniel in the Old Testament Listen on harvest [... more]

Some are in the fault-finding business and business is booming If we spend all our time finding faults like a sight-seeing expedition we have little time to consider our own failings And if we overlook them maybe we can convince ourselves they're not really there Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points us to a man who not only accepted his own sins and shortcomings but those of his people as well It's an encouraging study about humility and self-sacrifice Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning [... more]

How many people would you say are believers in this country Wild guess Let's be extra generous and say half If that's true then the other are in danger of facing judgment They're in danger of dying in their sins Now God forbid if the CDC announced ANOTHER virus was coming that could kill half the population that would be all we'd talk about But this ETERNAL danger is rarely discussed Today on A NEW BEGINNING it's Pastor Greg Laurie's focus Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is [... more]

For many the Antichrist is a man shrouded in mystery How could he be adored by so many and then soon bring death and destruction upon the planet He'll bring a divided world together and then tear it apart How can that be Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie gives us a detailed view of this man of sin this son of perdition from the clear vantage point of Scripture Pastor Greg clears up the mystery and solidifies our hope in the soon return of Christ Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates [... more]

The tension between good and evil is at the heart of nearly every fictional story we've ever seen or read The bad guy causes some mischief the good guy settles the score all is right with the world Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out when the Antichrist comes onto the scene it won't be fiction It'll be a war between good and evil like the world has never seen It'll reach every single city town village and hamlet and at that point nothing will be right with the world Listen on harvest org --- Learn more [... more]

Worship is often underappreciated and misunderstood within the Church We know it's more than the songs we sing It's more than the words of praise in the prayers we pray But what is it really Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie gives us a good appreciation for worship as God defines it It's one of the few things we can do on both this side of eternity and the other side as well And today we'll actually get a fascinating glimpse of the other side as seen through the eyes of Daniel Listen on harvest org --- [... more]

Reading the news can make us anxious Reading social media can get us agitated Reading God's Word can bring us hope That's why the Word of God is our textbook for each study here on A NEW BEGINNING Today Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series called End of Days with a look at what's to come in God's Last Days plan We'll look back to writings thousands of years old to give us a clearer picture of future events Only God's Word offers an accurate picture of the future Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

Ever wonder about angels God's secret agents Are they suave and debonaire like James Bond Are some of them a little awkward like Inspector Clouseau Or are they intense and focused like Jack Bauer They're probably exactly as God needs them to be And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out an angel was involved in protecting Daniel in the lion's den It was a difficult season for the godly and Daniel proved his mettle in the midst of political upheaval Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

This Giving Tuesday transform lives and support evangelism in your world through Harvest Ministries Just click here or go to harvest org support Imagine coming upon a burning car with someone trapped inside And you help them get free Or imagine seeing a toddler heading toward a busy street just as momma turns her head And you scoop him up just in the nick of time It's a good day when you save someone from peril Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out we save someone from eternal peril when we help them come to Christ And [... more]

When you think back on your spiritual journey and how it was that you came to Christ most likely there was at least one human being involved in the process Aren't you thankful for that person Well we each have the opportunity to be that person for someone else It's God's plan for disseminating the Good News And today on A New Beginning as part of his series called Refresh Pastor Greg Laurie points out how refreshing it is when we follow through with our evangelism privilege and responsibility Kickstart Giving Tuesday with a gift to transform lives Just go [... more]

Some seem to believe the realm of evangelism is for men of the cloth for pastors ministers evangelists Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie says it's a privilege and responsibility shared by all believers In recent days he's been pointing out the tremendous lessons we can learn from Jonah's success in Nineveh It was the most successful evangelistic gathering in history And there are six practical lessons we can learn from that account Let's take some notes View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New [... more]

Evangelism is at the heart of Pastor Greg Laurie's ministry From this radio broadcast A New Beginning to his television program to his large Harvest evangelistic events the Gospel is always a central component Our mission statement is Knowing Him and Making Him Known And today from Pastor Greg's new series called Refresh we dig deep into some principles for effective personal evangelism by learning from the most successful evangelistic outreach 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 [... more]

God has given us mere humans the opportunity to participate in giving life A mom and dad bring life into this world with their newborn baby And as believers we have the privilege of bringing the message of new life to people as we share Christ But some folks are not easily persuaded They're stuck in their sin and don't want to move Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can reach the unreachable It's part of his series called Refresh View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to [... more]

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard And how shall they hear without a preacher God reaches people through people God may want to reach someone you know through you And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us be ready for that assignment There's nothing like helping someone meet Jesus and find eternal life You'll never forget it The reward is worth the risk View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to [... more]

Wood that's been split and sawn and sanded and shaped can make some fine furniture But if our compassion should get the best of us and we didn't want to see that wood face that stress most of us would just have some chunks of tree sitting in our living rooms Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out how the sanding and shaping in our lives helps us mature into the kind of people God wants us to be Good encouragement coming today View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to [... more]

It's been said that when we get to the end of our rope we get to the beginning of God A lot of truth in that statement When we're out of answers and short on hope God opens His supply of reassurance and direction And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie has good insight for those challenging times We're glad you've joined us for his new series called Refresh What Every Christian Needs to Know Valuable information for believers who face the challenges of life View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Sometimes a child needs a little help from his mom or dad Whether it's trying to tie his shoe or trying to climb a tree sometimes he just can quite make it on his own Well whether we admit or not we often need help from our Heavenly Father When we try to live a righteous life but still have a sin nature that's when we need to rely on our God And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how to call on God and accept His help in our daily walk View and subscribe [... more]

We've all had moments of relief when an annoying problem is finally solved We remove that little rock from our shoe Or we clean the bird dropping off our windshield Or someone finally shuts off that incessant car alarm What a relief It's refreshing Well currently here on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie is highlighting a number of spiritual issues where many of us could use some refreshment It's foundational insight on the fundamentals of the Christian life Glad you're along View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... more]

When we think about sitting down we might think that's pretty relaxing But if you're sitting in traffic not so much If you're sitting in the doctor's office you might be fearing bad news Many are fearful of sitting on an airplane But is God feeling fear or tension as He sits on His throne No Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us tap into God's state of mind through the power of prayer He invites us to taste of the refreshing reassurance of a heavenly point of view View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes [... more]

Imagine if the richest man in the world slipped you a piece of paper and said Here's my cell number Call me if I can ever do something for you And then you hear a sound Oh it was your jaw hitting the floor Imagine What an invitation Well today on A New Beginning we see we have an invitation from God himself to come to Him anytime in prayer No cell phone required Pastor Greg Laurie is offering insights to help encourage us straight from the truths in God's Word View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- [... more]

Worry can burn through our minds like a forest fire It consumes our sense of peace and well-being our emotional equilibrium and passion our entire outlook on the day What extinguishes that fire that tries to burn through our serenity Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie answers that question We'll see prayer can keep us from worry but we have to have perseverance because worry can keep us from prayer Glad you're along today for a practical study View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

The Bible says be anxious for nothing in other words don't worry about anything It also tells us to cast our cares on the Lord because He cares for us What is it that's heavy on your heart today Pastor Greg Laurie brings some good encouragement toward a worry-free life in the final message of a three-part series called God's Answer to Fear Anxiety and Worry Glad you're along today for A New Beginning Good encouragement is coming your way on today's program View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

It's so easy to get inside our own heads It's an echo chamber of thoughts often negative thoughts that feed each other One anxious thought sits there and germinates the next anxious thought Pretty soon it's a garden of worry and depression Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pull those anxious thoughts out by the roots and let the truth of God plant itself deeply in our hearts and minds Glad you're along today for good insights from Scripture View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

In the stillness of the night we hear things the faucet dripping a dog barking in the distance a car going down the road We also think about things It's often when worry moves into our minds and sets up shop for the night What if how come if only why didn't I How can we get worry to pack it up and be on its way Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us put our worries to bed so we can get back to sleep View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more [... more]

Problems often bring worry and fear And fear and worry make it difficult to solve problems And that causes more fear and worry Many of us have been caught in a downward spiral like that But often when we get to the end of ourselves we get to the beginning of God Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out that the Lord is ready to help but He waits for our invitation What is it that has you backed into a corner today Help is on the way from the book of Romans View and subscribe to [... more]

Every kid has known a bully The bully is often bigger and meaner and is a force to be reckoned with Well when your new best friend happens to be the linebacker of the school football team it's amazing how the bully isn't so threatening anymore What problems are bullying you right now Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God stands ready to meet us at our point of need and His problem-solving resources are limitless and reassuring View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes Request your copy of The Jesus Musichere --- Learn [... more]

If worry were an Olympic sport some of us would qualify for the Gold Medal But in reality life gives us so much to worry about doesn't it The world is a mess on so many levels And we all have issues on a personal level as well But so many times we're so much more attached to our burdens than our burdens are attached to us And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie begins a message designed to set us free from the worry trap Good encouragement worth taking some notes View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's [... more]