Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a message on courageous faith from Acts 23. Those arrested by anxiety, depression, or other burdens: listen in and learn how you can find peace with God!

Notes

We will see what Jesus both did and said to revive Paul.

Paul was not afraid of death or hardship.

The only thing he seemed to fear was the disapproval of God.

The Lord stood by Paul in his hour of need.

Jesus said to Paul, “Be of good courage!”

Courage: the willingness to act in the face of fear.

Moral courage: the ability to do what is right in the face of opposition or discouragement.

It takes courage to:
Live honestly and with integrity
Honor the vows you made
Speak up for Christ

Jesus said, “Be of good courage” to:
The paralytic man—the forgiveness of Jesus brought courage.
The woman struggling to reach Him—the power of Jesus gave courage!
The disciples on the storm-tossed sea—the presence of Jesus gives courage.

1. God reminded Paul that he was not alone.

Jesus was forsaken so that you would never be forsaken.

2. God knew where Paul was and why he was there.

Jesus is there for you in your hour of need too.

3. God still had a future for Paul.

Our “job” is to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus showed raw physical courage when He went to the cross.

Scripture Referenced

Matthew 9:2

Matthew 9:22

Acts 1:8

Matthew 14:27

Acts 23:11

Hebrews 4:16

Jeremiah 29:11

Hebrews 12:2

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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 Greg Laurie delivers a message on courageous faith from Acts 23. Those arrested by anxiety, depression, or other burdens: listen in and learn how you can find peace with God!
Notes
We will see what Jesus both did and said to revive Paul.
Paul was not afraid of death or hardship.
The only thing he seemed to fear was the disapproval of God.
The Lord stood by Paul in his hour of need.
Jesus said to Paul, &ldquo;Be of good courage!&rdquo;
Courage: the willingness to act in the face of fear.
Moral courage: the ability to do what is right in the face of opposition or discouragement.
It takes courage to:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Live honestly and with integrity</li>
<li aria-level="1">Honor the vows you made</li>
<li aria-level="1">Speak up for Christ</li>
</ul>
Jesus said, &ldquo;Be of good courage&rdquo; to:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The paralytic man&mdash;the forgiveness of Jesus brought courage.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The woman struggling to reach Him&mdash;the power of Jesus gave courage!</li>
<li aria-level="1">The disciples on the storm-tossed sea&mdash;the presence of Jesus gives courage.</li>
</ul>
1. God reminded Paul that he was not alone.
Jesus was forsaken so that you would never be forsaken.
2. God knew where Paul was and why he was there.
Jesus is there for you in your hour of need too.
3. God still had a future for Paul.
Our &ldquo;job&rdquo; is to obey the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus showed raw physical courage when He went to the cross.
Scripture Referenced
Matthew 9:2
Matthew 9:22
Acts 1:8
Matthew 14:27
Acts 23:11
Hebrews 4:16
Jeremiah 29:11
Hebrews 12:2
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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.

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