Jesus wasn't the only one who walked on water Remember For a few moments the Apostle Peter walked on water when Jesus bid him come to me But when his faith turned to fear his feet didn't float Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can keep our faith above water and let fear sink to the bottom It's an encouraging message called How to Live a Successful Christian Life Good inspiration for the times of trial and challenge we face Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

In so many arguments as one person is making her point the other person is formulating his response He's not really hearing her point he's preparing his counterpoint It's tactical gamesmanship and they're keeping mental score Hopefully that DOESN'T sound familiar But if it does today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to resolve conflict by following an example we see in Scripture Today practical help for everyone Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie pastor [... more]

Some may think as long as I make it through the pearly gates I'll be satisfied I mean it's Heaven for Heaven's sake They think everyone's on equal footing on the streets of gold Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how some will receive special rewards for dedication and sacrifice We'll see that at the judgement seat of Christ we'll receive an award for all those things we did for the Kingdom all those things no one ever noticed or acknowledged Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... more]

Cemeteries are full of people who didn't expect to die when death came knocking And what comes after this life has to be pre-arranged before this life is over So although death may be years away for you it's not too early to make those afterlifearrangements And today is the day as Pastor Greg Laurie brings a message called Will I Go to Heaven Glad you're along for A NEW BEGINNING and a message from the series Timeless Unchanging Truths in a Changing Culture Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

God parted the waters of the Red Sea He caused time to stand still He caused time to go backwards He protected Daniel in the Lion's Den and the three Hebrew teens in the fiery furnace Jesus fed multitudes with table scraps healed the sick raised the dead and conquered the grave And don't forget all of creation Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how powerful God is and how your gigantic problem is no match for an omnipotent God Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

Sometimes problems seem to come our way in droves When it rains it pours Ever been at the end of your rope Someone has said when you get to the end of yourself you get to the beginning of God And the Bible is replete with accounts of God stepping in at the right place at the right time for just the right reason And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God specializes in putting His providence and His faithfulness on display We'll see a case in point today Listen on harvest org --- Learn [... more]

We love to watch movies where the hero is stuck in an impossible situation with time running out Will he make it Can he make it And he's rescued just in the nick of time But when WE'RE stuck in a tough spot it's not nearly as enjoyable No inspiring music maybe just an icy lonely silence And it may look like our time is up Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie says don't give up hope Instead realize where your hope comes from Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... 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]

When we're at our best people may learn from our example What about when we're at our worst when we're not feeling well or when we've suffered great loss As Jesus hung from the cross no doubt His darkest hour he essentially preached a sermon And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie shows us just how much we can learn from the Lord's words It's great inspiration from the suffering Savior when each and every word came at a painful price Don't forget to celebrate Easter with Harvest Services will be available online and in person we hope [... more]

Many pastors are asked a variation of one particular question Can I do such-and-such and still be a Christian It's never can I tithe and still be a Christian It's always something questionable or clearly sinful Essentially it's asking Can I give my all to Jesus but hold this one thing back Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie presents the flip side of that coin We'll see a New Testament story of a woman who gave it all for the Lord including a most precious possession View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and [... more]

The world tells us to look out for number one Every man for himself Or to quote Polonius in Hamlet Above all to thine own self be true As a result the world is full of lonely unfulfilled souls looking for something they never seem to find Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Lord's plan for fulfillment It doesn't come from focusing on our own needs it comes from focusing on what we can do for others Good encouragement today to elevate our way of living View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- [... more]

Back before the four-wheel drive drivers in rural areas with lots of muddy roads learned one lesson early on if there's a muddy hill ahead the only way to get up and over is to build up your momentum and then keep your foot on the gas If you stop you sink and then you're sunk Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie brings us similar instruction for our walk with God Keep our foot on the gas Don't slow down If you're going forward you won't go backward This year we are excited to bring back our SoCal [... more]