Greg Laurie: A New Beginning The First Ever Harvest Crusade: No More Excuses
Nov 15, 2025
This podcast takes you back to the first Harvest Crusade over 30 years ago, where Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a stirring gospel message. He discusses how excuses, from cultural pressures to personal ambitions, keep people from embracing faith. The profound parable of the Great Supper highlights God's invitation, emphasizing the cost of rejection. Greg also shares the significance of personal responsibility, grace, and the danger of delaying one's spiritual journey. Ultimately, he calls listeners to come as they are and accept Christ without hesitation.
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Excuses Versus Reasons
- Greg Laurie argues most refusals to follow Jesus are excuses, not legitimate reasons.
- He compares an untouched invitation to God's repeated offer for relationship and salvation.
Adam And Eve's Original Excuses
- Greg Laurie retells Adam and Eve blaming others after sinning to show excuses deny responsibility.
- He warns modern culture similarly avoids accountability by explaining away actions.
Prioritize The Second Invitation
- Do recognize the cultural context of Jesus' parable: refusing a second invitation was a grave insult.
- Prioritize eternal invitations over temporary comforts and conveniences.
