Heaven's Light Breaking | God Uses Ordinary People for Extraordinary Purposes
We tend to carve those in Bible stories into our mental Mt. Rushmore. We think of them as uniquely talented, uncompromising and above reproach. But a careful reading of those stories shows, in almost every instance, that they were rather ordinary, unremarkable people whom God used in remarkable way…
Jesus and the Wise Men | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)
Pastor Jonathan Laurie shares that there are gifts we can bring to Jesus. Notes: Focus verse - Matthew 2 Jesus is for everybody. Everybody needs Jesus. Read Matthew 2:1–2 #1 Searching for the King. Christmas is about finding joy in the birth of Jesus. Read Matthew 6:31–33 #2 Reacting…
Heaven's Light Breaking | Trusting God's Perfect Timing
“Just in the nick of time.” Few of us know what a nick of time is but we know the gist. The damsel is rescued from the train tracks “just in the nick of time.” Does God always work just in the nick of time? It may seem so. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie gives us some insight on the ti…
The Gift: How to Keep Christmas Happy | Sailing into Heaven
Imagine giving a lavish gift to your loved ones this Christmas. Let’s say a luxurious cruise in some faraway corner of the world. Unbelievable beauty, no stress, no payment due at the end of it all. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the gift that literally helps us sail i…
The Gift: How to Keep Christmas Happy | Gifts That Last
Do you remember a toy you got for Christmas that broke within hours . . . didn’t even make it through the day? How about the paddles with the rubber ball on a thin rubber band attached with a little staple? Yeah. Today we talk about a gift that can last into eternity. Glad you’re along for A NEW BE…
The God of Second Chances | Lessons From Psalm 32
Some of the most encouraging words in the Bible are found in the Psalms. They’re heart felt, they deal with expressions of joy, and of sorrow. No matter what emotions are weighing heavily on you, you’ll find words that speak to your heart. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to Ps…
The Power of Forgiveness | The Intimacy of His Friendship
We all have friends and acquaintances. Some acquaintances may be a friend of a friend, so we don’t know them very well. We may even know a friend of a friend of a friend. . . your next door neighbor’s aunt’s gardener’s sister. God knows each one of us individually. And He wants a close friendship w…
Jesus and the Ones Who Listened | Sunday Message
Though they couldn't be any more different, God spoke to both the shepherds and the wise men. See the part they play in the Christmas story and what we can learn from them. Notes: Focus verses - Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me” God spoke to the Sheph…
Dennis Quaid on Playing Ronald Reagan and Faith Returning to Culture
Dennis Quaid shares the details on his newest role as the 40th president in the new film, Reagan. He discusses Ronald Reagan’s influence and shares his thoughts on the resurgence of faith in a culture God was once welcomed in. Get more of Pastor Greg Laurie and Dennis—plus, a full tour of the actua…
The Power of Forgiveness | God's Free Gift
Advertisers know that nothing gets our attention more than the word “free.” If we can get something for nothing, we’re listening. Well, God’s offer of eternal life means we trade in our sins and shortcomings . . . our nothingness . . . and He gives us eternal life. What’s more, His grace is literal…