Greg Laurie Podcast

Pastor Greg Laurie gives a message titled “Angels and Demons,” in which he dispels the myths and helps you understand the truth about the spiritual world. Listen in for a practical message! Notes People do not become angels; angels are angels! The Bible is full of stories of those who were miraculously spoken to, comforted, and delivered by angels; and sometimes angels speak to us, and we don’t even know it! 1. Angels sometimes deliver us from difficult situations. Angels played a major role in getting Peter out of prison again in Acts 12. 2. Sometimes angels stop us, and other times, they prompt us. Perhaps, we have headed for destruction and God changed our course. We may not always be aware of the presence of angels or predict how and when they will appear, but the Bible says they are there. It is entirely possible that you have even personally met an angel! If an angel were to appear to us right now, we would be tempted to worship it. As hard as it is to fathom, not all of the angels follow the Lord, due to a rebellion. 3. Before we talk about demons, let’s say a few words about their leader, the devil. The devil came from Heaven. This angelic rebellion was led by Satan himself. Lucifer was not satisfied with worshiping God. He himself wanted to be worshiped. Though the devil lost this once exalted position, he still has access to Heaven. The Bible describes Satan as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 4. The devil is not alone. He has a well-organized network of demon powers doing his bidding. We read numerous passages that refer to Satan and his minions. 5. The purpose of demons seems to be two-fold: They seek to hinder the purposes of God and to extend the power of Satan. 6. The devil knows his days are numbered. This is more than a political or ideological conflict; it’s a spiritual battle. Satan knows we are in the last days, and he is upping his game; we, as Christians, must do the same. Our offensive weapons are prayer and the proclamation of the gospel. The grammatical construction of this phrase, in the Greek, indicates Satan starts this. Why pick a fight with an angel more powerful than you? Answer: Sin makes you stupid! 7. The devil does not want you to know that he attacks with accusation. “A good general must penetrate the brain of his enemy.”—Victor Hugo There is no sin in a temptation, only in giving into it. It’s not the bait that constitutes sin; it’s the bite. Before we sin, while Satan is tempting us, he whispers: “You can get away with this.” After we sin, he shouts: “You will never get away with this!” 8. They overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb. My access to God is the result of what Jesus has done for me. At the Cross of Calvary, Jesus dealt the decisive blow against Satan and his forces. It is through the blood of the Lamb I can even approach God and find the help I need. You will never overcome the devil as long as there is unconfessed sin in your heart. 9. They overcame by the word of their testimony. 10 They did not love their lives to the death. Jesus said, “There is joy in Heaven in the presence of the angels when one sinner repents.” The devil says, “tomorrow,” while the Holy Spirit says, “Today is the day of salvation.” --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths." —Psalm 119:3 Subscribe to Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie for more content like this: https://link.chtbl.com/dailydevo  --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to forget that the Lord uses people to reach people with the Gospel. Chances are good that someone influenced you in your decision to come to the Lord. And chances are good that the Lord wants to use you to influence someone else. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn how to do that job effectively. We need to give thought to whether we’re attracting people to the faith, or repelling them away. Today’s message is titled, God Keeps His Promises. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History is replete with examples of people who lived meager lives, not allowing themselves the simplest of luxuries, and then its discovered after they die that they had millions! They lived as paupers when they could have lived as princes. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the blessings God has reserved for us . . . but how so few of us have claimed them. They’re stored up like dollar bills in an old mattress. Let’s learn how to use them as God intended. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In so many things of life, there are winners and losers. In the stock market, selling real estate, selling a car . . . if someone gets a good deal, someone else may have suffered a loss. But when it comes to sharing Christ, we gain as much as we give. When we share God’s love with another person, we both win. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see the benefit and joy that come from being generous in sharing the love that has so changed our lives. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many people think, if they share the Gospel with someone, they’ll regret it. “Oh, they might have a question I can’t answer . . . or they may shut me down . . . or they may not like me anymore.” If you talk to those who HAVE shared the Gospel they’ll tell you it’s exhilarating! We’ll find out why today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie brings a message called Happy Feet. He’ll reference a verse in our text, and we’ll find out happy is a good word for how we’ll feel. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes you might wonder, should you pick your own route through town right now. Or does Google Maps know better? Well, there’s one of you . . . or there are some 7,100 people at Google Maps updating things for you. Worth considering. How about charting a path for your life? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says you can choose the path you might think is best, or let an infinite, omniscient God choose the path that He KNOWS is best. Worth considering. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Sunday message, Greg Laurie’s son, Pastor Jonathan Laurie delivers a message on the will of God. Christians often ponder this subject, and now is your chance to get your big questions answered! Notes “Before we can discern and discover God’s specific will for our lives, we must first follow His revealed will for our lives, found in Scripture.” —Pastor Levi Lusko 1. Present Your Bodies. Seeking God’s Will should not be relegated only to the weighty matters of who we should marry, what cancer doctor we should move forward with, should we take a risk and move out of state for a new job; it’s not just for the monumental decisions in life, but in everything we do! Human beings are made up of thoughts, actions, and emotions—all of which areas we are to present to God. Presenting your body as a living sacrifice ultimately means, “to pursue God’s pleasure.” 2. Do Not Be Conformed. To “echo this world” means, you repeat the behavior, the speech, attitude, and overall objectives this world sets: Wealth, beauty, indulgence, ego, selfishness, and power. 3. Be Transformed. 4. God’s Will Is God’s Word. Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Abstain from sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Seek first God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:33). Suffer for doing good (1 Peter 4:19; 3:17). Be saved (Revelation 22:17). Walk worthy (Colossians 1:10). Doers and not hearers only (James 1:22). Be a student of God’s Word  (2 Timothy 2:15). “Sow a thought, and you reap an action; sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Greg Laurie offers tips for sharing your faith. --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people think Jesus is for people who can’t get through life on their own. Many believers can’t imagine trying to get through life on our own. But the more important fact is Jesus is for those who can’t get to Heaven on their own. And we’re all in that category. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues our study series in Romans called Relentless Grace with insight on how the Gospel needs to be shared with everyone. . . because we’re all in need of that grace. Listen on harvest.org --- Own Jesus Revolution on DVD! Receive your copy when you donate to Harvest Ministries today at harvest.org/support. A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.