In this special episode, we revisit an interview between Pastor Greg Laurie and his friend and mentor, the late Pastor Chuck Smith. Pastor Chuck shares about his family, his family experienced, and his start in ministry. 

The conversation touches many subjects, including:
Pastor Chuck’s early love of the Bible
How he encountered the Lord in a special way as a teenager 
His original plans to be a medical doctor
How he met his wife, Kay

This interview took place in 2012. Pastor Chuck Smith went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2013. 

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Catch the powerful story of Chuck Smith, Greg Laurie, and more in the upcoming feature film, Jesus Revolution. Get your tickets at https://jesusrevolution.movie/

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

In this special episode, we revisit an interview between Pastor Greg Laurie and his friend and mentor, the late Pastor Chuck Smith. Pastor Chuck shares about his family, his family experienced, and his start in ministry. 
The conversation touches many subjects, including:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Pastor Chuck’s early love of the Bible</li>
<li aria-level="1">How he encountered the Lord in a special way as a teenager </li>
<li aria-level="1">His original plans to be a medical doctor</li>
<li aria-level="1">How he met his wife, Kay</li>
</ul>
This interview took place in 2012. Pastor Chuck Smith went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2013. 
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Catch the powerful story of Chuck Smith, Greg Laurie, and more in the upcoming feature film, Jesus Revolution. Get your tickets at <a href="https://jesusrevolution.movie/">https://jesusrevolution.movie/</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

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From the Archives | Chuck Smith: Man of Impact Part 1

Many believers start on fire for God—full of awe and excitement—but that often fades with time. In this message, see how we can have an awe that lasts.

Notes:

Luke 8:16–56
  
The problem is when we stop fighting to keep the fire lit.
 
Read Luke 8:16–18 (NKJV)
 
The Secret to Sustained Awe
 
The way you keep your awe alive is by actively receiving and actively sharing the light you've been given.
  
Luke 8:18
“Therefore take heed how you hear.”
 
Read Luke 8:19–21
 
Luke 8:21
“My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.”
 
Read Luke 8:22–25
 
Storms That Reset
 
Storms expose what we really trust.
 
Storms can also reset our perspectives.
 
Luke 8:25 (NLT)
Then He asked them, “Where is your faith?”
The disciples were terrified and amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “When He gives a command, even the wind and waves obey Him!”
 
The storm didn’t reveal how powerful the wind was; it revealed how powerful Jesus was.
 
Every storm we face is an invitation to trust the One who commands the wind and obey Him.
 
Daniel 3:17 (NLT)
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.”
 
Daniel 3:18 (NLT)
“But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up."
 
Jesus endured the greatest storm, which was taking our sin on the cross.
 
Read Luke 8:26–39 (NKJV)
 
The Awe of Deliverance
 
John 10:10 (NKJV)
"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
 
The demons were begging Jesus, because even the powers of hell must submit to the authority of Jesus Christ.
 
Luke 8:37 (NKJV)
Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned.
 
Luke 8:39
"Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you." And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
 
The man who was sitting in spiritual and physical darkness just became a lampstand.
 
Jesus stepped into our darkness so we could:
be forgiven,
be restored,
become children of God.
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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.

Many believers start on fire for God&mdash;full of awe and excitement&mdash;but that often fades with time. In this message, see how we can have an awe that lasts.
Notes:
Luke 8:16&ndash;56 &nbsp;&nbsp; The problem is when we stop fighting to keep the fire lit. &nbsp; Read Luke 8:16&ndash;18 (NKJV) &nbsp; The Secret to Sustained Awe &nbsp; The way you keep your awe alive is by actively receiving and actively sharing the light you've been given. &nbsp;&nbsp; Luke 8:18 &ldquo;Therefore take heed how you hear.&rdquo; &nbsp; Read Luke 8:19&ndash;21 &nbsp; Luke 8:21 &ldquo;My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it.&rdquo; &nbsp; Read Luke 8:22&ndash;25 &nbsp; Storms That Reset &nbsp; Storms expose what we really trust. &nbsp; Storms can also reset our perspectives. &nbsp; Luke 8:25 (NLT) Then He asked them, &ldquo;Where is your faith?&rdquo; The disciples were terrified and amazed. &ldquo;Who is this man?&rdquo; they asked each other. &ldquo;When He gives a command, even the wind and waves obey Him!&rdquo; &nbsp; The storm didn&rsquo;t reveal how powerful the wind was; it revealed how powerful Jesus was. &nbsp; Every storm we face is an invitation to trust the One who commands the wind and obey Him. &nbsp; Daniel 3:17 (NLT) &ldquo;If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty.&rdquo; &nbsp; Daniel 3:18 (NLT) &ldquo;But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up." &nbsp; Jesus endured the greatest storm, which was taking our sin on the cross. &nbsp; Read Luke 8:26&ndash;39 (NKJV) &nbsp; The Awe of Deliverance &nbsp; John 10:10 (NKJV) "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.&rdquo; &nbsp; The demons were begging Jesus, because even the powers of hell must submit to the authority of Jesus Christ. &nbsp; Luke 8:37 (NKJV) Then the whole multitude of the surrounding region of the Gadarenes asked Him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. And He got into the boat and returned. &nbsp; Luke 8:39 "Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you." And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him. &nbsp; The man who was sitting in spiritual and physical darkness just became a lampstand. &nbsp; Jesus stepped into our darkness so we could: be forgiven, be restored, become children of God. &nbsp;&mdash;
<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.

Who Is This Man? | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)

Is the Bible just an ancient book, or is it truly God’s Word? Join Pastor Greg Laurie as he examines why Scripture is reliable, authoritative, and still speaks with truth and power in our lives today.

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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.

Is the Bible just an ancient book, or is it truly God&rsquo;s Word? Join Pastor Greg Laurie as he examines why Scripture is reliable, authoritative, and still speaks with truth and power in our lives today.
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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 Can We Know the Bible Is the Word of God?

We know we put on our socks before our shoes, and our shirt before our jacket. We all know that the order of things is important. Pastor Greg Laurie says a spiritual awakening will come to our culture after a spiritual revival comes upon the Church. God described that dynamic in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, we’re learning about the components that lead to revival among God’s people. It’s a part of Pastor Greg’s enlightening series called Jesus Revolution.

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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.

We know we put on our socks before our shoes, and our shirt before our jacket. We all&nbsp;know that the order of things is important. Pastor Greg Laurie says a spiritual&nbsp;awakening will come to our culture after a spiritual revival comes upon the Church.&nbsp;God described that dynamic in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Today on A NEW BEGINNING,&nbsp;we&rsquo;re learning about the components that lead to revival among God&rsquo;s people. It&rsquo;s a&nbsp;part of Pastor Greg&rsquo;s enlightening series called Jesus Revolution.
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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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