So many think their happiest life is down the pathway of money, fame and pleasure. If that’s the case, every TV star, movie star, rock star and sports star would be ecstatic. Yet hundreds and hundreds have taken their own lives. We’re going to hear from the man who said, “vanity, vanity, all is vanity.” He was the celebrity of celebrities of his day. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us Solomon’s lesson for the ages about real contentment.

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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.

So many think their happiest life is down the pathway of money, fame and pleasure. If that’s the case, every TV star, movie star, rock star and sports star would be ecstatic. Yet hundreds and hundreds have taken their own lives. We’re going to hear from the man who said, “vanity, vanity, all is vanity.” He was the celebrity of celebrities of his day. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us Solomon’s lesson for the ages about real contentment.
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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>

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>.

The Foolish Wise Man | Solomon's Secret to True Contentment

Pastor Greg Laurie dives into how young people sought Jesus in biblical times as we reflect on the children Jesus warmly welcomed, and the story of the rich young ruler—a man searching for something he wasn’t ready to fully embrace.

Notes:

Focus verse - Luke 18

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
Let all that you do be done in love.” –1 Corinthians 16:13–14

A man is to be watchful.

A man is to be a provider. He takes care of his wife and children.
1 Timothy 5:8

A man is to stand firm.
He is the spiritual leader in the home.

A man is to be strong.

Jesus was the strongest man to ever live and the ultimate definition of masculinity.

The man of God does all that he does in love.
He is faithful to his wife for a lifetime.

Read Luke 18:15–17

Jesus loves little children, and so should we.

We need to bring our children to Jesus.

It is the job of parents to teach their children, to lead them, and to guide them.
Proverbs 22:6

Parents, have a walk with God that is attractive.

Ephesians 6:4

Jesus took the little children into His arms and fervently blessed them.

"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them…”
Luke 18:16

Mark 10:16

We must become like a child.
Luke 18:17

To be childlike means to come with complete honesty to God.

Children come in complete helplessness.

We need to evangelize our children.

To evangelize children:
-Build a bridge
-Keep it simple and understandable
-Make the focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus
-Give them an opportunity to respond

The rich young ruler he was powerful and independent.

The rich young ruler saw something unique and special in Jesus that deeply touched him.

Read Luke 18:18–23

Jesus challenged the rich young ruler’s opening statement.
Luke 18:19

Read Luke 18:22–23

Jesus pointed out the primary sin in this man’s life, his love of earthly things.

The Ethiopian man went on his way rejoicing.
Acts 8:39

The rich young ruler went on his way full of sorrow.
Luke 18:23

Come to Jesus with an open heart.
He will receive and forgive you.

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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.

Pastor Greg Laurie dives into how young people sought Jesus in biblical times as we reflect on the children Jesus warmly welcomed, and the story of the rich young ruler—a man searching for something he wasn’t ready to fully embrace.
Notes:
Focus verse - Luke 18    “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” –1 Corinthians 16:13–14   A man is to be watchful.   A man is to be a provider. He takes care of his wife and children. 1 Timothy 5:8   A man is to stand firm. He is the spiritual leader in the home.   A man is to be strong.   Jesus was the strongest man to ever live and the ultimate definition of masculinity.   The man of God does all that he does in love. He is faithful to his wife for a lifetime.   Read Luke 18:15–17   Jesus loves little children, and so should we.   We need to bring our children to Jesus.   It is the job of parents to teach their children, to lead them, and to guide them. Proverbs 22:6   Parents, have a walk with God that is attractive.   Ephesians 6:4   Jesus took the little children into His arms and fervently blessed them.   "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them…” Luke 18:16   Mark 10:16   We must become like a child. Luke 18:17   To be childlike means to come with complete honesty to God.   Children come in complete helplessness.   We need to evangelize our children.   To evangelize children: -Build a bridge -Keep it simple and understandable -Make the focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus -Give them an opportunity to respond   The rich young ruler he was powerful and independent.   The rich young ruler saw something unique and special in Jesus that deeply touched him.   Read Luke 18:18–23   Jesus challenged the rich young ruler’s opening statement. Luke 18:19   Read Luke 18:22–23   Jesus pointed out the primary sin in this man’s life, his love of earthly things.   The Ethiopian man went on his way rejoicing. Acts 8:39   The rich young ruler went on his way full of sorrow. Luke 18:23   Come to Jesus with an open heart. He will receive and forgive 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>

How young people sought Jesus in biblical times, just as they are now.

Jesus and the Open Heart | Sunday Message

You can find success principles nearly everywhere: in books, seminars, podcasts, videos, radio programs. But people who are successful often find it less fulfilling than expected. A famous celebrity said, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie identifies those things that offer enduring satisfaction – from serving the purposes of God.

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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.

You can find success principles nearly everywhere: in books, seminars, podcasts, videos, radio programs. But people who are successful often find it less fulfilling than expected. A famous celebrity said, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie identifies those things that offer enduring satisfaction – from serving the purposes of God.
Listen on <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
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>

The Foolish Wise Man | Finding Lasting Satisfaction in Serving God

The Bible tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. It says to put on the mind of Christ. The Lord wants us to, “Be holy as I am holy.” It’s our thoughts, our motives and our actions that set us apart as believers. It helps us do our job as ambassadors of Christ. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to an Old Testament story that shows us how to be a channel through which the love of God can flow to others. A message of encouragement from the life of David.

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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.

The Bible tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. It says to put on the mind of Christ. The Lord wants us to, “Be holy as I am holy.” It’s our thoughts, our motives and our actions that set us apart as believers. It helps us do our job as ambassadors of Christ. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to an Old Testament story that shows us how to be a channel through which the love of God can flow to others. A message of encouragement from the life of David.
Listen on <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/podcasts/">harvest.org</a>
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>
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>

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