Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Home Before Dark | Harvest Crusade: Hope for America Message
Nov 23, 2025
Pastor Greg Laurie shares a heartfelt message, reflecting on his difficult childhood and the turning points that led him to faith. He discusses the struggles of Gen Z with loneliness and emptiness, contrasting it with the love of God. Through the parable of the Prodigal Son, he emphasizes forgiveness and acceptance. Greg also candidly recounts personal tragedy, highlighting how loss can lead to spiritual awakening. Urging an immediate response to the gospel, he invites attendees to make a public commitment to Christ.
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Childhood Longing Turned To Faith
- Greg Laurie shared childhood loneliness and talking to an imaginary friend he later recognized as Jesus.
- The portrait of Jesus at his grandmother's home anchored his longing for relationship and eventual conversion.
Conversion Happened In A Moment
- Greg Laurie described his conversion experience and showed the Jesus Revolution film scene of his baptism.
- He emphasized conversion can happen instantaneously and changed his life from darkness to light.
Entertainment Fills Time, Not Purpose
- Laurie observed modern generations are drowning in entertainment but starving for meaning.
- He argued fame, success, and possessions often leave people empty and point to needing a relationship with Jesus.