Hope for Hurting Marriages, Part 2 | You Can Get Through Your Differences

She was drawn to him because he was the strong, silent type. Now, she’s miserable because he never shares his feelings. He was drawn to her because she was always so neat and put together. Now, if he leaves a sock on the floor, he sleeps on the couch. So how can marriages rise above the day to day …

Hope for Hurting Marriages, Part 1 | A Physical Union with a Spiritual Meaning

Wedding experts say some of today’s brides and grooms avoid what they call the “death vow” – “til death do us part.” “Why make a promise you can’t keep?” they say. So you may hear “For as long as we continue to love each other," "For as long as our love shall last" or "Until our time together is ov…

Jesus and the Moral Man | Sunday Message

Nicodemus was a highly intelligent, cultured, and moral individual. In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie breaks down his conversation with Jesus. It’s not one between rabbi and carpenter, but between God and man. Notes: Focus verse: John 2:23–3:16 We all want our lives to matter. Nicodemus was a …

Liam Payne's Death: Why Do We Keep Hearing the Same Story?

The recent, tragic death of One Direction's Liam Payne has shocked so many. If celebrities have it all—fame, money, success—why is it we keep hearing the same story over and over again? Pastor Greg Laurie helps us recognize some truths about humanity. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest …

Hope for Hurting Marriages, Part 1 | The Power of Commitment in Marriage

A noted author of children’s books said, “One advantage of marriage is that, when you fall out of love with him or he falls out of love with you, it keeps you together until you fall in again.” It’s true that relationships heat up and cool down over time. But marriage is the constant commitment tha…

Hope for Hurting Marriages, Part 1 | Is Divorce the Solution or Another Problem?

Remember Mr. Rogers? Yes, the “won’t you be my neighbor” Mr. Rogers? He was once quoted as saying, “For a couple with young children, divorce seldom comes as a “solution” to stress, only as a way to end one form of pain and accept another.” In our culture, divorce is often seen as the easiest path,…

Hope for Those Facing Crisis | Faith That Can't Be Tested Can't Be Trusted

Trials strengthen our faith. Just like exercise strengthens muscles, trials strengthen our faith muscles. Today, Pastor Greg Laurie points out we need to put our faith to work to show that our faith works. He says “the faith that cannot be tested is a faith that cannot be trusted. We’re glad you’re…

Hope for Those Facing Crisis | Through the Storm

Jesus told us to cast our cares upon Him. But He never said, “In this world ye shall have no problems.” The Bible tells us to be anxious for nothing . . . it doesn’t say you won’t have anything to be anxious about. When the disciples cried out to Jesus in the midst of the storm, it was a real storm…

Hope for Lonely Hearts | When Sex Becomes Destructive

Our culture says “wait to have sex . . . until the third or fourth date.” They say, before you marry someone, try living together for a while to see if it works out. Marriage as long as we both shall...live? No. Want. It’s pretty obvious that’s not the way God intended. Maybe that’s why half of mar…

Jesus and the Doubter | Sunday Message

Jesus never dealt with any two people in the same way. He is the perfect example of how we can connect with people in our world. So, what would He say to the doubter? Notes: Focus verse: Matthew 11 When Jesus walked this earth, He encountered many people, and He always had time for individuals. …