As Christians should we be impacting culture The answer's yes Pastor Greg Laurie encourages us to do so and shows us how to go about it Notes Matthew Point The world needs salt and light Point We should prepare ourselves and children to live in the real world as followers of Christ Point As Christians we need to invade not evade the culture Point We need to bring people the gospel message Point Before we can tell them we must first live it we must practice what we preach --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest [... more]

God has built into us a hunger for Him it's an insatiable longing that nothing else can fill And He's given believers a pivotal message the Gospel message that has the power to bring people to Him The ingredients are there It just needs our willingness to share that message Are you willing to be used that way Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings us a number of practical principles to help us share that life-giving message more effectively and confidently Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

Some months ago social media was ablaze with an interesting sound experiment A certain recording sounded like the word Laurel to some people and like Yanny to others It was very interesting and a bit odd But we see the same thing on a spiritual level two people can respond to a single Gospel message in two different ways Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out the danger of listening with a hardened heart And Pastor Greg begins with an admission Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

Jesus is the Great Rescuer but not as some distant unattached hero No He makes you His Brother He became one of us to rescue us then He made us family From Hebrews - Pastor Rich lays out a clear account of the Gospel message reminding us that Jesus is the main point Let's listen to today's message titled The Best Brother You Could Ever Have [... more]

From Hebrews - Pastor Rich lays out a clear account of the Gospel message reminding us that Jesus is the main point [... more]

From Hebrews - Pastor Rich lays out a clear account of the Gospel message reminding us that Jesus is the main point [... more]

When sharing the gospel message with an atheist it's not uncommon to be met with pushback from an individual who claims to believe in science not faith The irony is however that the science almost always points back to God and the rest often varies depending on the agenda of the scientist behind it With a worldview that's easily deflated by facts why aren't atheists easily convinced of ultimate truth On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex is joined by fellow apologist Jay Seegert Jay explains why the issue of disbelief is often a matter of the heart [... more]

Are you ready to say yes to whatever God asks you to do In this message Pastor J D looks at four important verses from Romans that show us why as the ones who believe in the gospel message we owe it to those who have not heard to take it to them [... more]

Despite knowing that the electricity wasn rsquo t working in our house after a strong storm an inconveniently common occurrence in our neighborhood I instinctively flipped on the light switch when I entered the room Of course nothing happened I was still enveloped in darkness That experience mdash expecting light even when I knew the connection to the power source was broken mdash vividly reminded me of a spiritual truth Too often we expect power even as we fail to rely on the Spirit In Thessalonians Paul wrote of the way God caused the gospel message to come ldquo not [... more]

If you've ever been nervous about sharing your faith Pastor Greg Laurie has good news it's easier than you might think In this Sunday message he gives us a powerful example of leading others to Christ from John Notes Jesus never dealt with any two people in exactly the same way because there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to evangelism everyone is different Telling your story testimony is a powerful bridge for the gospel message People may argue with you about facts but they cannot deny your personal story Many people believed as a result of this woman's testimony While [... more]

Do you seriously believe that This response can thwart a well-intentioned attempt to share our faith if we're not prepared On Truth For Life Alistair Begg teaches us how to confidently respond to cynics by genuinely understanding the Gospel message Listen [... more]

When someone famous dies that news is in circulation on social media within minutes By the time the Breaking News appears on TV millions already know about it But when we consider more important news what's been called The Good News it's not the news of death but the news of life the culture remains largely unaware or at least unconcerned Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how believers should never be ashamed of the Gospel message Listen on harvest org --- Watch JESUS REVOLUTION from home A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted [... more]

Today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show features a conversation between Alex and Chris Romans Chris is the youth pastor of First Baptist Church of Yorktown Texas He recounts when God prompted him to get involved in youth ministry and how he eventually ended up being elected to serve on the local school board While many have speculated that the influence of believers on culture is waning Chris shares his enthusiasm regarding the younger generation's desire to know and share the gospel message of Jesus Christ Tune in to hear why it's crucial now more than ever for adults to [... more]

We're only one week away from SoCal Harvest taking place November at Angel Stadium Learn more at https events harvest org socal-harvest- --- In this podcast we're taking you back in time over three decades to the very first Harvest Crusade with Pastor Greg Laurie At the time called Summer Harvest and held at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa California this event features a powerful gospel presentation from Pastor Greg Many things have changed over the years but one thing never changes the life-changing gospel message Listen in as Pastor Greg speaks on the excuses that keep us from [... more]

If we preach a watered-down gospel and people respond that half-of-a-gospel message are they really responding to the truth The whole truth The truth presented clearly in Scripture That's an important question and Pastor Greg Laurie tackles that today on A NEW BEGINNING We're studying the life of the prophet Elijah a man who stepped out in courageous boldness and made a difference in his time Let's find out today how we can do the same in our time Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily [... more]

As our country reflects on the solemn anniversary of Alex continues his series on cults and false teachings focusing this episode on the religion of Islam Islam has nearly doubled in size since that fateful day years ago and Alex does a deep-dive into its rapid growth Exploring the beliefs practices and nuances of the religion and its followers Alex arms his listeners with the understanding that they need to lovingly spread the Gospel message of hope with Muslims Alex McFarlandThe Assault on America alex alexmcfarland combooking alexmcfarland comTruth and Liberty Coalition [... more]

In November a riot broke out in Staffordshire England to protest against the gospel message Charles Wesley was preaching It seems Charles and his brother John were changing some longstanding church traditions and that was too much for many of the townsfolk When John Wesley heard about the riot he hurried to Staffordshire to help his brother Soon an unruly crowd surrounded the place where John was staying Courageously he met face to face with their leaders speaking with them so serenely that one by one their anger was assuaged John Wesley rsquo s gentle and quiet spirit calmed a [... more]

Many Christians can struggle to feel confident in their ability to both understand the Gospel message and to share it accurately with non-believers But the Bible doesn't have to be complicated On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex instills that very confidence in listeners He explains that the message of the Bible is Jesus and then breaks down the nine mega themes of scripture Link Alex McFarland To Understand the Bible Look for Jesus book One Million MomsTruth amp Liberty Coalition UNASHAMED Biblical Worldview Camp The Cove Upcoming Events [... more]

Dr Pearson Johnson continues a seminary chapel series studying the book of Corinthians with a message titled Treasure in Jars of Clay from Corinthians - The post Treasure in Jars of Clay appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

In this podcast we're taking you back in time over three decades to the very first Harvest Crusade with Pastor Greg Laurie At the time called Summer Harvest and held at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa California this event features a powerful gospel presentation from Pastor Greg Many things have changed over the years but one thing never changes the life-changing gospel message Listen in as Pastor Greg speaks on the excuses that keep us from following Jesus Christ Since more than million people have participated in Harvest Crusades events in person or online around the United States --- [... more]

Our love for God and for others should motivate us to take the gospel everywhere In this Sunday morning episode Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how to put away prejudices and share the Good News widely in his message Never Say Never Listen in for the latest message from the book of Acts Notes Our marching orders are clear Go into all the world and preach the gospel making disciples of all nations God can and will be found by the true seeker This was not about food but people people that God happened to love It's time to stop [... more]

The gospel alone transforms us empowers us unites us propels us This is why the Apostle Paul puts the gospel in a special class all by itself because a church without the gospel at the center is a church without power [... more]

People search desperately for answers that can only be found in God's Word yet many churches still water down or add to the Gospel message Find out why we can confidently rely on Scripture's sufficiency That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Spinning balls and talking about Jesus Evangelists Randy Shepherd and Jamie Johnson join Stu to talk about their sports evangelism ministry Crossfire which preaches the Word of God and the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ [... more]

In this special episode we're bringing you Pastor Greg Laurie's message from this year's SoCal Harvest titled What You're Really Looking For This event which took place on Sunday October at Angel Stadium in Anaheim California saw over people in attendance and an additional pageviews from those joining online By the end of the evening over people made professions of faith to follow Jesus Christ Throughout his message Pastor Greg discussed the lure of fame success and money but also asks the question Who do so many people who have it all end up being so miserable To this he [... more]

The Greg Laurie Podcast delivers compelling practical insights on faith culture and current events with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message Follow this show wherever you listen to podcasts --- 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 [... more]

Glad you're along for A New Beginning with Pastor Greg Laurie speaker of the Harvest Crusades coming to Angel Stadium in Southern California a week from Sunday Find out how an unbelieving friend or loved one can hear a gospel message that can change their life Find out more by clicking here But today Pastor Greg brings us a compelling study of Bible prophecy We're examining God's End Times plan as recorded in the final book of the New Testament --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted [... more]

Sharing your faith may lead you out of your comfort zone As Pastor Greg Laurie reveals in this podcast episode that might be the very thing you need to revive your spiritual life Learn from John how to do evangelism Jesus-style with this latest message from Refresh What Every Christian Needs to Know Notes He that refreshes others will be refreshed himself Proverbs Who is called to go into all the world and preach the gospel We are Where are we to preach the gospel Everywhere Why are we to do this Because God's primary way of reaching people is [... more]

A businesswoman a slave girl and jailer What do all these people have in common No they're not the punch line for a joke but three reminders that the gospel message is for everyone [... more]

Are we settling for a watered-down faith There's a huge difference between telling someone what they want to hear and sharing what they need to hear That's why Paul refused to compromise the Gospel message Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

In this recording preserved from the th birthday celebration of Billy Graham after Billy went to Heaven Pastor Greg Laurie addresses a gathered crowd of ministry leaders pastors and many others joining to celebrate Billy's life Greg Laurie expands on Billy Graham's common refrain that he was just a country preacher and shares familiar stories about his relationship with Billy Pastor Greg reads a passage from Acts and explains what it means to finish well as a minister of the gospel strongly encouraging us to run the spiritual race of life well More topics that Greg addresses are The origins [... more]

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 and John 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 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 [... more]

Passing the Gospel message to the next generation requires a solid understanding of basic Christian doctrine Are you prepared to undertake that challenge Find out when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

The resurrection of Jesus is the heart of the gospel message In the message quot Jesus Died but God quot Skip shares how the greatest event in history brings hope and renewal to your life today This teaching is from the series but God Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... 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 especially this year But today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn how to end that whirlwind As he launches our series of best-of messages of we'll go to Scripture for God's Answer to Fear Worry Anxiety Help is on the way for your challenges Your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with the hope [... more]

As the sun sets on we're all hoping next year is a lot brighter For some it's hard to imagine it getting much darker But no matter how promising is we'll all still encounter challenges But in the midst of those challenges Jesus will walk right beside us Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie launches a collection of most- requested messages from the past year And to kick-off this series he offers God's Answer to Fear Worry Anxiety Your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with the hope of the gospel [... more]

As Jesus hung from the cross at Calvary in excruciating pain it took great effort to speak even a single word It took great effort even to breathe And yet he uttered seven final statements each word carefully chosen each thought embedded with deep insight Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us examine those final words and we'll see they have tremendous meaning for how we live our lives today It's a message called The God Who Suffers Your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with the hope of the [... more]

In our culture VIPs get special treatment Government officials fly around in special planes and drive around in motorcades Corporate leaders have high rise offices and mansions in the nice part of town So what a paradigm shift it is that God's Son would live a humble life and die a painful death for all for us Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out how each detail was carefully chosen long ago by our Heavenly Father And today we'll find out why Your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with [... more]

In this Sunday morning episode we revisit a hope-filled message from Pastor Greg Laurie titled There's a Better World Coming Don't we need a better world right now Happily the Bible tells us all about it Pastor Greg lists seven distinct things that every Christian can look forward to when God makes all things new There will finally be world peace There will be joy and happiness and no more disabilities People will live super long lives The animal kingdom will be subdued There will be universal justice and righteousness The curse that came upon the world because of sin [... more]

Not everyone in the Christmas story gets equal billing Of course there's the Christ child and Mary and the Shepherds There's the Wise Men evil King Herod and the innkeeper But oftentimes Joseph who was betrothed to Mary is barely mentioned But a key decision he made put everything in motion in bringing God incarnate to earth Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see how Joseph and other often-overlooked family members figure in to God's plan During this season your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with the hope [... more]

BJU School of Religion professor Dr Pearson Johnson continues a Seminary Chapel series titled The Aroma of Christ Ministry According to II Corinthians The passage is II Cor - The post Treasure In Jars of Clay appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Christmas cards are often full of warm fuzzy thoughts that make us say Awww But the first Christmas wasn't warm and fuzzy It was cold and inhospitable And Jesus didn't come to inspire heart-warming cards He came to save lives Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie has some surprising facts you may not know about the Christmas story We'll see the perfect Savior dwelled in the midst of earth's imperfection and accomplished His mission During this season your year-end gifts help us reach the world and bring people to Jesus Christ with the hope of the gospel message [... more]

In this episode we revisit a message from Pastor Greg Laurie titled God in Pursuit Preaching from the story of the prophet Jonah Pastor Greg describes how God pursues us in order to have a relationship with us Sometimes we run from God not understanding that He is looking out for our own good Are you not convinced of God's lovingkindness and offer of forgiveness of sins to you Pastor Greg says Jesus Christ came to pay a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay And if you'll believe in Him and turn [... more]

The Greg Laurie Podcast delivers compelling practical insights on faith culture and current events with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message Subscribe to Greg's podcast to get life-changing sermons delivered to your device daily --- 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 donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

People are talking about A Rush of Hope our first-ever cinematic crusade premiering online this weekend Here we capture reactions from the first night of screenings Be sure to catch this powerful cinematic experience this weekend For showtimes and how to watch just go to harvest org hope Premiering Labor Day weekend A Rush of Hope is Harvest's creative response to the COVID- pandemic designed to reach more people than ever before with the gospel message Read more about the making of this unique cinematic outreach --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest org This podcast [... more]

During her ministry to men incarcerated in South Africa rsquo s most violent prison Joanna Flanders-Thomas witnessed the power of Christ to transform hearts In Vanishing Grace Philip Yancey describes her experience ldquo Joanna started visiting prisoners daily bringing them a simple gospel message of forgiveness and reconciliation She earned their trust got them to talk about their abusive childhoods and showed them a better way of resolving conflicts The year before her visits began the prison recorded acts of violence against inmates and guards the next year there were two rdquo The apostle Paul wrote ldquo If anyone is [... more]

If Christians really believe we know the only way to salvation then what are we doing to share that knowledge with the rest of the world In this message Pastor J D looks at four important verses from Romans that show us why as the ones who believe in the gospel message we owe it to those who have not heard to take it to them Are you ready to say yes to whatever God asks you to do [... more]

In this podcast we're taking you back in time years to the very first Harvest Crusade with Pastor Greg Laurie At the time called Summer Harvest and held at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa California this event features a powerful gospel presentation from Pastor Greg Many things have changed over the years but one thing never changes the life-changing gospel message Listen in as Pastor Greg speaks on the excuses that keep us from following Jesus Christ Since more than million people have participated in Harvest Crusades events in person or online around the United States --- Learn more [... more]

Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING we rewind the calendar back to the year Pastor Greg Laurie was already preaching at the ripe old age of His voice sounds a little different but his Gospel message was just as powerful Tune in for this rare look at the early years of his ministry Support the show [... more]

As we begin to conclude our series on mental health Bernie and Aleata discuss mental health as new creations Throughout the Bible we see accounts of depression we see moments of distress and moments of victory In Christ we are overcomers and the Gospel message is a message of redemption If you are struggling with a mental health crisis know that there is nothing you can go through that God can't get you through Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]