Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

The Gift & Calling of the Evangelist | Inviting Others to Christ

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Aug 19, 2025
Discover the essence of evangelism as a heartfelt burden for the lost. Explore cultural relevance by connecting with your audience like Paul in Athens. Learn the art of delivering Scripture with energy and clarity while trusting God with the results. Embrace persistence in the face of rejection and be inspired by personal stories of transformation. Understand the urgency of reaching souls and pray for revival, boldness, and hope in your evangelistic efforts.
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INSIGHT

Burden Fuels Effective Communication

  • Effective evangelism begins with a genuine burden for people who are lost and trapped by false beliefs and forces.
  • Greg Laurie shows Paul’s grief in Athens as the emotional fuel that motivates outreach.
ADVICE

Build A Bridge To Your Audience

  • Build a cultural bridge before delivering the gospel by understanding your audience and using relatable language.
  • Greg Laurie urges communicators to be culturally relevant rather than answering questions no one is asking.
ADVICE

Let Scripture Drive Your Message

  • Preach a message grounded in Scripture and keep illustrations to support, not replace, biblical truth.
  • Greg Laurie emphasizes the Word of God as the primary power in any evangelistic message.
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