The Christian life is a life of joy, regardless of the circumstances that surround us. And Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie talks with best-selling author Randy Alcorn about embracing and enjoying that joyful life on a daily basis. Get good encouragement for your journey!

The Christian life is a life of joy, regardless of the circumstances that surround us. And Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie talks with best-selling author Randy Alcorn about embracing and enjoying that joyful life on a daily basis. Get good encouragement for your journey!

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events—with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at https://harvest.org/.

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events&mdash;with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at <a href="https://harvest.org/">https://harvest.org/.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers practical truths on faith, culture, and the gospel.

Greg Laurie Podcast

Greg Laurie delivers compelling, practical insights on faith, culture, and current events&mdash;with an emphasis on the saving power of the gospel message. He is the founding pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, main speaker of the Harvest Crusades, and host of the daily program, A New Beginning. For over 40 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have been committed to knowing God and making Him known. Learn more at <a href="https://harvest.org/">https://harvest.org/</a>.

Heaven, Happiness, and Hope - I

If it weren’t for second chances, we’d all be in spiritual danger. But our God is merciful and generously offers not one, not two, but multiple chances—even if it’s undeserved. Pastor Greg Laurie reveals more about this God of second chances in today's episode.

Notes:

Forgiveness is available for every person, no matter how far they have fallen.

David stayed close to God and wanted to honor Him.
Psalm 57:7

Read: 2 Samuel 11:1–5

When things are going reasonably well, we often begin to lower our guard, and then the devil attacks.

David’s fall came after great spiritual success.

The sins we commit today may come back to haunt us tomorrow.

David was allowing lust to consume his life.

God has given a sexual drive to every man and woman, which is to be fulfilled in a monogamous marriage commitment.

When a man is filled with lust, it cannot be satisfied with more lust.

You don’t feed lust; you starve it!

David was sleeping when he should have been fighting.

Mark 6:31

If we don’t come apart and rest, we will come apart spiritually.

Our greatest battles don’t necessarily come when we’re working hard; they often come when we have some leisure time on our hands and when we are bored.

“Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —Alan Redpath

“Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —F.B. Meyer

2 Samuel 11:3

When deluded by sin, we do not think clearly because sin makes us stupid!

Instead of confessing, David tried to hide his sin.

Is God putting up roadblocks in your life right now?

You might be rationalizing sin in your mind, but God has not made it easy because He loves you!

2 Samuel 11:27

Psalm 32 describes the futility and misery of sin that is unconfessed.

Read: Psalm 32:1–5

God will not allow His child to get away with sin.

God disciplines those He loves.
Hebrews 12:8

“I have sinned against the Lord.”
2 Samuel 12:13

We have ourselves to blame when we fall into sin.
James 1:14–15

There is only one correct response to being caught in sin: “I have sinned!”
2 Samuel 12:13

Despite David’s sin, he was given a second chance in life.

Bathsheba made it into the Messianic line of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 1:6

Do you need a second chance?

You can be forgiven of all your sin right now, because Jesus died on the cross for you.

Keep up with Harvest Crusade details

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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.

If it weren’t for second chances, we’d all be in spiritual danger. But our God is merciful and generously offers not one, not two, but multiple chances—even if it’s undeserved. Pastor Greg Laurie reveals more about this God of second chances in today's episode.
Notes:
Forgiveness is available for every person, no matter how far they have fallen.   David stayed close to God and wanted to honor Him. Psalm 57:7   Read: 2 Samuel 11:1–5   When things are going reasonably well, we often begin to lower our guard, and then the devil attacks.   David’s fall came after great spiritual success.   The sins we commit today may come back to haunt us tomorrow.   David was allowing lust to consume his life.   God has given a sexual drive to every man and woman, which is to be fulfilled in a monogamous marriage commitment.   When a man is filled with lust, it cannot be satisfied with more lust.   You don’t feed lust; you starve it!   David was sleeping when he should have been fighting.   Mark 6:31   If we don’t come apart and rest, we will come apart spiritually.   Our greatest battles don’t necessarily come when we’re working hard; they often come when we have some leisure time on our hands and when we are bored.   “Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —Alan Redpath   “Moments of leisure are more to be dreaded than those of strenuous toil.” —F.B. Meyer   2 Samuel 11:3   When deluded by sin, we do not think clearly because sin makes us stupid!   Instead of confessing, David tried to hide his sin.   Is God putting up roadblocks in your life right now?   You might be rationalizing sin in your mind, but God has not made it easy because He loves you!   2 Samuel 11:27   Psalm 32 describes the futility and misery of sin that is unconfessed.   Read: Psalm 32:1–5   God will not allow His child to get away with sin.   God disciplines those He loves. Hebrews 12:8   “I have sinned against the Lord.” 2 Samuel 12:13   We have ourselves to blame when we fall into sin. James 1:14–15   There is only one correct response to being caught in sin: “I have sinned!” 2 Samuel 12:13   Despite David’s sin, he was given a second chance in life.   Bathsheba made it into the Messianic line of Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:6   Do you need a second chance?   You can be forgiven of all your sin right now, because Jesus died on the cross for you.
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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>

Pastor Greg Laurie reveals more about this God of second chances in today's episode.

The God of Second Chances | Sunday Message

In this classic interview, Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ. 

In his past life, Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day, earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises, but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese. By God’s grace, the impossible happened in Michael’s life: he quit the mob and lived. Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ. 

This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond Christ and His transformative power. 

This interview previously aired exclusively on A New Beginning radio.

*Get a special Father's Day message from Pastor Greg—plus a FREE resource to help you (or the dads you know) navigate Christian fatherhood here!*

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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.

In this classic interview, Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss Michael Franzese about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ. 
In his past life, Michael was one of the richest and most powerful mobsters of his day, earning tens of millions of dollars from various criminal enterprises, but this is not the most incredible thing about Michael Franzese. By God’s grace, the impossible happened in Michael’s life: he quit the mob and lived. Christ transformed him from hardened criminal to follower of Christ. 
This is an amazing and encouraging story giving hope that no one is beyond Christ and His transformative power. 
This interview previously aired exclusively on A New Beginning radio.
*Get a special Father's Day message from Pastor Greg—plus a FREE resource to help you (or the dads you know) navigate Christian fatherhood <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/gregs-blog/post/god-the-father-in-scripture/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=FathersDay">here</a>!*
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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>

Pastor Greg Laurie interviews former Colombo family underboss, Michael Franzese, about his coming to faith in Christ.

An Interview with Former Mobster, Michael Franzese

We’re on an inspiring journey through the book of Acts here on A NEW BEGINNING. Pastor Greg Laurie is helping us learn from our spiritual forefathers and see how “The Acts of the Apostles” show us how to live more rewarding lives here and now, 20 centuries later. Today, in a message called A Life Well-Lived, Pastor Greg helps us consider the story of a young man in Acts chapter 7 that set a strong example for other believers to follow. It was an inspiring life, right up to the very end.

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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’re on an inspiring journey through the book of Acts here on A NEW BEGINNING. Pastor Greg Laurie is helping us learn from our spiritual forefathers and see how “The Acts of the Apostles” show us how to live more rewarding lives here and now, 20 centuries later. Today, in a message called A Life Well-Lived, Pastor Greg helps us consider the story of a young man in Acts chapter 7 that set a strong example for other believers to follow. It was an inspiring life, right up to the very end.
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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 <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>

Heaven, Happiness, and Hope - I

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