
Speaking in Parables
Jesus’ parables offer life-changing wisdom to those who understand them.
Jesus’ parables offer life-changing wisdom to those who understand them.
A New Beginning is the daily, half-hour radio program featuring pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Greg is senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside and Irvine, California. With some 15,000 members and multiple campuses, Harvest has become one of the largest churches in America. Greg teaches God's Word in understandable, practical and sometimes humorous ways--equipping listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. Since 1990 Harvest has hosted large-scale evangelistic events throughout the United States called Harvest Crusades. More than 5 million people have attended these life-changing crusades.
A New Beginning is the daily, half-hour radio program featuring pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie. Greg is senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside and Irvine, California. With some 15,000 members and multiple campuses, Harvest has become one of the largest churches in America. Greg teaches God's Word in understandable, practical and sometimes humorous ways--equipping listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. Since 1990 Harvest has hosted large-scale evangelistic events throughout the United States called Harvest Crusades. More than 5 million people have attended these life-changing crusades.
Ever carry too many grocery bags at once thinking you can handle it, and then . . . aah! . . . one bag breaks, another slips out of your hands, and everything’s on the ground? In life, we try to hold it all together, but sometimes it’s just too much. Maybe you’re facing a crisis, a tragedy, or just feeling overwhelmed. God is there, ready to help you pick up the pieces. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie finds encouragement from a familiar Old Testament story. Listen on harvest.org--- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.orgA 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/supportSee omnystudio. com/listener for privacy information.
As Christians, seeing someone make a profession of faith is one of the best things we can experience. But today, Pastor Greg Laurie forces us to stop and think: when is the last time it was me inviting someone to take that step? And he reveals that not sharing your faith can actually be a sin. The Great Commission is for every follower of Christ. Get the encouragement and insight you need to embrace God's calling. Notes: Focus verse - Matthew 28 God has called every believer to preach the gospel and make disciples. "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. ” Mark 16: 15 (NLT) Read Matthew 28: 18–20 #1 Jesus gave a command. #2 These words are for every follower of Jesus Christ. #3 God will give us the power and boldness to fulfill the Great Commission. To “go and make disciples” means to lead others to Christ. #4 To not share your faith can be a sin. A sin of omission is not doing what you should do. James 4: 17 The fate that awaits the nonbeliever is worse than a housefire. It’s eternal fire. Go into all of your world and share the gospel. FRAN-gelism Friends, Relatives, Associates, Neighbors #5 Christ has the answer to emptiness, loneliness, guilt, and the fear of death. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. ” John 3: 16 (NKJV) No matter who we are, we all have sinned. Romans 3: 23, 1 John 1: 8 Christ died on the cross for us, so we don’t have to face hell. Romans 5: 6–8 #7 We are not just called to preach the gospel, but to make disciples also. Matthew 28: 18–20 God’s truth is meant to be shared, not hoarded. “He [Jesus] is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. ” Colossians 1: 28 (NIV) Bring a nonbeliever or new believer to church with you. The Christian life is a race. "Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. ” Acts 13: 36 (NIV) --- 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/supportSee omnystudio. com/listener for privacy information.
When you share your faith with someone, chances are they'll have a few questions for you. And when that happens, you want to be ready. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us answer: How do you know the Bible is the word of God? (6: 47) How can a God of love send someone to hell? (21: 00) Will God send those who've never heard the gospel to hell? (23: 37) How could a God of love allow suffering? (29: 10) --- 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/supportSee omnystudio. com/listener for privacy information.
A musical instrument sounds beautiful when it’s in tune, but over time, the strings loosen, and the notes go flat. But with a little attention and the right adjustments, it can be restored to the perfect pitch. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how the same is true in our spiritual lives. When we drift out of sync with God, we’re not lost—we just need to be re-tuned. We’re in Nehemiah, learning practical steps to bring our lives back into harmony with God’s plan.
Because Jesus conquered sin and death, we can be bold in telling others about Him.