Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Jonah: The Reluctant Evangelist | Deliver the Good News
Oct 23, 2025
Discover the powerful lesson of Jonah, a reluctant evangelist, who teaches us the importance of sharing the Good News. Pastor Greg Laurie dives into the challenges Christians face when it comes to evangelism, including fear and apathy. He emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in providing confidence to share faith. With statistics revealing many Americans lack a true understanding of the gospel, Laurie urges listeners to engage in meaningful conversations. Ultimately, it's about embracing God's love for everyone, even those we find difficult.
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Capacity Without Priority
- We have unprecedented speed to share information but often fail to deliver the best news: the gospel.
- Greg Laurie emphasizes we must deliver the Good News faithfully and dependably, not 'horse around.'
Penguins And Missing The Point
- Greg Laurie tells a humorous penguin story to illustrate missing the point of the Great Commission.
- The joke highlights how we easily share trivial finds while neglecting to share Jesus.
Prioritize New Converts
- Do prioritize evangelism over mere church-transfer growth and aim for new converts.
- Greg Laurie advises church growth should result from people coming to Christ, not just switching churches.
