Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Jesus & The Great Commission | Called to Speak Up
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Sep 3, 2025 Fear often holds believers back from sharing their faith, but the urgency of the Gospel cannot be understated. Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes that the Great Commission is a command for all, not just pastors, empowering everyday people to evangelize. He highlights Christ’s promise to be with them and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Avoiding evangelism can be a sinful omission, and Laurie invites listeners to pray for courage. Ultimately, he encourages everyone to passionately share the good news with those in their circles.
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Universal Commission To Make Disciples
- Jesus' final command (the Great Commission) is a direct command to every believer to make disciples.
- The command is backed by Christ's authority and presence, enabling all Christians to participate.
Depend On The Spirit For Boldness
- Rely on the Holy Spirit for the power to witness rather than your own strength.
- Expect God to empower you to be a witness after the Spirit comes upon you (Acts 1:8).
Silence Can Be A Sin
- Many Christians avoid evangelism out of fear of offense or relationship loss.
- Greg Laurie calls this omission tragic and warns it can be sinful when we fail to do good we know to do.
