Pastor Jonathan Laurie points out that, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to be more than refugees, we’re called to be ambassadors: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20 NKJV). Get a closer look at what this means!

Notes:

Hebrews 13:14

Philippians 3:20

2 Corinthians 5:20

Matthew 6:19–21

“Ambassadors”

Matthew 7

1. Judging and Condemning

Matthew 7:1–5

Matthew 7:3

“We should be as severe with ourselves as we are with others.” —Warren Wiersbe

2. Holy Discernment

Matthew 7:6

“There are men whom Jesus, for all His gentleness, has to estimate thus. His pitying eyes were not blind to truth. It was no breach of infinite charity in Him to see facts, and to give them their right names; and His previous precept does not bid us shut our eyes, or (urge us to) give up the use of common sense.” —Alexander MacLaren

“Preach to every creature.”

Mark 16:15

3. Looking to God

Matthew 7:7–11

“The believer who seeks to obey the Word of God must constantly ask for strength, seek wisdom, and knock at God’s door for the supply of grace needed.” —Warren Wiersbe

James 1:5

4. The Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12

5. A One-Track Mind

Matthew 7:13–23

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

Pastor Jonathan Laurie points out that, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to be more than refugees, we’re called to be ambassadors: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20 NKJV). Get a closer look at what this means!
Notes:
Hebrews 13:14
Philippians 3:20
2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 6:19–21
“Ambassadors”
Matthew 7
1. Judging and Condemning
Matthew 7:1–5
Matthew 7:3
“We should be as severe with ourselves as we are with others.” —Warren Wiersbe
2. Holy Discernment
Matthew 7:6
“There are men whom Jesus, for all His gentleness, has to estimate thus. His pitying eyes were not blind to truth. It was no breach of infinite charity in Him to see facts, and to give them their right names; and His previous precept does not bid us shut our eyes, or (urge us to) give up the use of common sense.” —Alexander MacLaren
“Preach to every creature.”
Mark 16:15
3. Looking to God
Matthew 7:7–11
“The believer who seeks to obey the Word of God must constantly ask for strength, seek wisdom, and knock at God’s door for the supply of grace needed.” —Warren Wiersbe
James 1:5
4. The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12
5. A One-Track Mind
Matthew 7:13–23
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

As followers of Jesus, we’re called to be more than refugees, we’re called to be ambassadors. Get a closer look at what this means!

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