We’ve all heard the phrase “for such a time as this.” Today, we begin a study of where it comes from. Glad you’re along for A NEW BEGINNING today as Pastor Greg Laurie begins a study of courage in the face of danger, and of God’s providence when the odds are stacked against us. It concerns a young woman named Esther who was chosen to be queen . . . but more importantly how God chose her to help bring deliverance to the Jewish people. It’s a fascinating study of a true biblical hero.

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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.

We&rsquo;ve all heard the phrase &ldquo;for such a time as this.&rdquo; Today, we begin a study of where&nbsp;it comes from. Glad you&rsquo;re along for A NEW BEGINNING today as Pastor Greg Laurie&nbsp;begins a study of courage in the face of danger, and of God&rsquo;s providence when the&nbsp;odds are stacked against us. It concerns a young woman named Esther who was&nbsp;chosen to be queen . . . but more importantly how God chose her to help bring&nbsp;deliverance to the Jewish people. It&rsquo;s a fascinating study of a true biblical hero.
Listen on&nbsp;<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at&nbsp;<a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
A New Beginning&nbsp;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&nbsp;<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

For Such a Time as This | A True Biblical Hero

After experiencing God’s blessings, the people of Israel still returned to their old ways. Sound familiar? If you’ve found yourself drifting spiritually and falling into the same patterns—a fresh start is close by.

Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026—give before the year ends!

Notes:

Focus verse - Nehemiah 10
 
#1 Starting strong is good, finishing strong is better.
 
Samson started well but did not finish that way.
 
Marriage is like our relationship with God.
 
The moment you begin to neglect and take your marriage for granted, trouble follows.
The same is true of our Christian life.
 
The bible says, “Work out your own salvation.”
 
#2 Stay focused.
 
When we take our eyes off the Lord, we will get discouraged.
 
Nehemiah 4:14
 
Israel did not remember the Lord.
 
This was not just about the physical state of the walls.
This was about the spiritual state of their lives.
 
#3 Israel promised to carefully follow all the commands of scripture.
 
Read Nehemiah 10:28–29
 
Jesus is the unique and only miracle working Son of God who died and rose again.
 
#4 Israel chose to obey the word of God.
 
The surrender to God’s word happened from top down.
Nehemiah 10:28
 
It’s one thing to believe the word of God, it’s another thing to surrender to it.
 
#5 Israel separated themselves from ungodly influences.
Nehemiah 10:28–30
 
To live a godly life, you need to separate yourself from some things and join yourself to others.
 
The three most important decisions you will make in life are:
What am I going to do with Jesus Christ?
What am I going to do with my life?
Who am I going to marry?
 
Israel was pulled down by ungodly people.
 
2 Corinthians 6:14
 
Separation does not mean isolation.
 
#6 Israel was invested in God’s kingdom.
Nehemiah 10:32
 
If we follow God’s principles about giving, we can expect Him to meet our needs.
2 Corinthians 9:8
 
Nehemiah 13:8
 
Little compromises lead to bigger problems.
 
Jesus finished what he started.

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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.

After experiencing God&rsquo;s blessings, the people of Israel still returned to their old ways. Sound familiar? If you&rsquo;ve found yourself drifting spiritually and falling into the same patterns&mdash;a fresh start is close by.
Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026&mdash;<a href="https://harvest.org/donate/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=YearEnd2025">give before the year ends!</a>
Notes:
Focus verse - Nehemiah 10 &nbsp; #1 Starting strong is good, finishing strong is better. &nbsp; Samson started well but did not finish that way. &nbsp; Marriage is like our relationship with God. &nbsp; The moment you begin to neglect and take your marriage for granted, trouble follows. The same is true of our Christian life. &nbsp; The bible says, &ldquo;Work out your own salvation.&rdquo; &nbsp; #2 Stay focused. &nbsp; When we take our eyes off the Lord, we will get discouraged. &nbsp; Nehemiah 4:14 &nbsp; Israel did not remember the Lord. &nbsp; This was not just about the physical state of the walls. This was about the spiritual state of their lives. &nbsp; #3 Israel promised to carefully follow all the commands of scripture. &nbsp; Read Nehemiah 10:28&ndash;29 &nbsp; Jesus is the unique and only miracle working Son of God who died and rose again. &nbsp; #4 Israel chose to obey the word of God. &nbsp; The surrender to God&rsquo;s word happened from top down. Nehemiah 10:28 &nbsp; It&rsquo;s one thing to believe the word of God, it&rsquo;s another thing to surrender to it. &nbsp; #5 Israel separated themselves from ungodly influences. Nehemiah 10:28&ndash;30 &nbsp; To live a godly life, you need to separate yourself from some things and join yourself to others. &nbsp; The three most important decisions you will make in life are: What am I going to do with Jesus Christ? What am I going to do with my life? Who am I going to marry? &nbsp; Israel was pulled down by ungodly people. &nbsp; 2 Corinthians 6:14 &nbsp; Separation does not mean isolation. &nbsp; #6 Israel was invested in God&rsquo;s kingdom. Nehemiah 10:32 &nbsp; If we follow God&rsquo;s principles about giving, we can expect Him to meet our needs. 2 Corinthians 9:8 &nbsp; Nehemiah 13:8 &nbsp; Little compromises lead to bigger problems. &nbsp; Jesus finished what he started.
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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>

Starting strong is good; finishing strong is better.

Finishing What You Start | Special Message from Pastor Greg Laurie

Like David, we all have giants we face in life—it could be depression, marital problems, or financial issues. But the good news is no giant is too big for our God. In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Greg Laurie equips each one of us to face our personal giants with Him in the new year.

Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026—give before the year ends!

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

Like David, we all have giants we face in life&mdash;it could be depression, marital problems, or financial issues. But the good news is no giant is too big for our God. In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Greg Laurie equips each one of us to face our personal giants with Him in the new year.
Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026&mdash;<a href="https://harvest.org/donate/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=YearEnd2025">give before the year ends!</a>
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

How to Face Your Struggles in 2026

In scholastic debates, they keep score. It’s a competition, and each side wants to win big. All too often, believers think sharing their faith is some kind of competitive debate. If they can score enough points, they win . . . and the other person automatically comes to Christ. But that approach can suddenly end the conversation, and even end the friendship. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we’re to win souls, not debates. Good encouragement coming today.

Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026—give before the year ends!

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

In scholastic debates, they keep score. It&rsquo;s a competition, and each side wants to win&nbsp;big. All too often, believers think sharing their faith is some kind of competitive debate.&nbsp;If they can score enough points, they win . . . and the other person automatically comes&nbsp;to Christ. But that approach can suddenly end the conversation, and even end the&nbsp;friendship. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we&rsquo;re to&nbsp;win souls, not debates. Good encouragement coming today.
Spiritual momentum is building! Help us continue to meet this unique moment by supporting our evangelistic efforts in 2026&mdash;<a href="https://harvest.org/donate/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=YearEnd2025">give before the year ends!</a>
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

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