What to Do When the Bottom Drops Out | Hope in the Hardship
Are saints required to suffer in silence? When the going gets tough, do the tough get quiet? When the bottom drops out, don’t we all want to cry out? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers some valuable insight for the toughest times of life. We’ll follow the life of David from the boo…
What to Do When the Bottom Drops Out | Lessons From David for Life's Battles
David had just been chosen – by God himself – as the next king of Israel. God is for him . . . but quickly it seems everyone else is against him. What do we do when we’re surrounded by critics and naysayers . . . adversaries and avengers? Pastor Greg Laurie brings us good counsel today on A NEW BEG…
How to Overcome Your Giants | Finding Strength in God
More people complain about headaches than any other health condition. About 45 million people suffer from them each year. The major causes? Stress and lack of sleep, among others. There’s a lot on our minds. Many people feel overwhelmed much of the time. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg La…
How to Overcome Your Giants | Trusting God with Our Biggest Problems
God has never encountered a problem or a crisis too big for Him to handle. He’s never said, “Uh-oh.” So when we encounter something we can’t handle, we need to look to our God who can handle anything. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our studies of the life of David, w…
The Man After God's Heart | Imperfect People, Remarkable Purpose
Some tend to think that God only uses perfect people . . . people with no blindspots, no failings, no shortcomings. But the more we study the Bible, the more we see how God used imperfect people to do remarkable things for His Kingdom. How can we be the kind of person God is looking for? Pastor Gre…
Jesus and the Outcast | Sunday Message
As a tax collector, Matthew was one of society's most looked down upon. But Jesus still called him to be His follower. Notes: Focus verse: Luke 5:27–32 #1 Jesus sees Matthew. Luke 5:27 Theaomai means to have an intent look at something, to take something in with one’s eyes, with implication that…
The Man After God's Heart | What Truly Matters
We see the social media posts of certain friends and marvel at how great their life is. Lunch on the beach in Cabo. Sipping a hot chocolate in a ski chalet in Aspen. Social media has become a collection of highlight reels – because people want to look good. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg…
Angels and Demons | Exposing the Scams of Satan
Ever been the target of a scam? Many of us have, some without even realizing it. None of the scammers admit they’re trying to rip you off. They play upon your fear . . . or your kindness. They find a weakness or a vulnerability. Satan is like that, only he’s been practicing a lot longer. And today …
Angels and Demons | The Realities Beyond Fiction
What do most people know about angels? Chances are they don’t know a lot, and what they do know comes from movies, or TV programs or . . . cartoons! That’s just fiction . . . make believe. But it would be a mistake to just throw out the concept of angels altogether. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor…
The Hope of the Church | Fueling Spiritual Health for a Nation
Vibrant churches are absolutely necessary for the health of a nation. And committed believers are absolutely necessary in order to have vibrant churches. How can a believer stay committed? By plugging in to a vibrant church! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Church is the …