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 with each of us. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that intimacy forms the bedrock for our redemption, and for the way God cares and provides for us.

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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 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 with each of us. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that intimacy forms the bedrock for our redemption, and for the way God cares and provides for us.
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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 Power of Forgiveness | The Intimacy of His Friendship

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 Shepherds and the Wise Men in a language they understood.
  
In a humble manger in Bethlehem, bible prophecy was fulfilled and the Messiah finally arrived.
 
Jesus was God spelling Himself out in a language we can all understand.
 
God gave the most important announcement in all of human history to shepherds. A shepherd in this culture was at the bottom of the social ladder.
 
#1 On Christmas, Jesus came to ordinary people like you and me.
1 Corinthians 1:27–31 MSG
 
Read Luke 2:8–15
 
The real message of Christmas is good news!
 
Jesus came to this earth for you.
Galatians 2:20
 
For some, Christmas may not be full of love or joy. The season can be filled with anxiety and stress.
 
Christmas reminds us there is a future for us.
 
The birth of Christ was for the death of Christ and for the resurrection of Christ.
Because Jesus rose from the dead, we will never die.
 
#2 Christmas is about God sending a Savior.
 
“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.”
1 John 4:14
 
Jesus came to save us from the power and penalty of sin.
  
God keeps his promises. He came the first time, and He will come again!
Titus 2:13
  
The message of the gospel is, “Good tidings of great joy!”
 
The Christmas season is a wonderful time to share your faith.
 
This was such an amazing announcement, the Shepherds moved quickly.
Luke 2:15
 
Jesus came for all of us.
John 3:16
 
Salvation is for everyone!
2 Peter 3:9
 
Read Matthew 2:1–6
 
The Shepherds rushed to see the Baby Jesus. In contrast, Herod wanted to kill Him.
  
The Wise Men were highly educated with a superb knowledge of science.
 
God came to the Wise Men in a way that they could understand and relate to.
 
Jesus said, “I am the Good Shepherd.”
John 10:11
 
Jesus also said, “My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me.”
John 10:27
 
Jesus speaks to you if you are one of His sheep.
 
God primarily speaks to us today through the Bible.
 
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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.

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, &ldquo;My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me&rdquo; &nbsp; God spoke to the Shepherds and the Wise Men in a language they understood. &nbsp;&nbsp; In a humble manger in Bethlehem, bible prophecy was fulfilled and the Messiah finally arrived. &nbsp; Jesus was God spelling Himself out in a language we can all understand. &nbsp; God gave the most important announcement in all of human history to shepherds.&nbsp;A shepherd in this culture was at the bottom of the social ladder. &nbsp; #1 On Christmas, Jesus came to ordinary people like you and me. 1 Corinthians 1:27&ndash;31 MSG &nbsp; Read Luke 2:8&ndash;15 &nbsp; The real message of Christmas is good news! &nbsp; Jesus came to this earth for you. Galatians 2:20 &nbsp; For some, Christmas may not be full of love or joy.&nbsp;The season can be filled with anxiety and stress. &nbsp; Christmas reminds us there is a future for us. &nbsp; The birth of Christ was for the death of Christ and for the resurrection of Christ. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we will never die. &nbsp; #2 Christmas is about God sending a Savior. &nbsp; &ldquo;And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.&rdquo; 1 John 4:14 &nbsp; Jesus came to save us from the power and penalty of sin. &nbsp;&nbsp; God keeps his promises. He came the first time, and He will come again! Titus 2:13 &nbsp;&nbsp; The message of the gospel is, &ldquo;Good tidings of great joy!&rdquo; &nbsp; The Christmas season is a wonderful time to share your faith. &nbsp; This was such an amazing announcement, the Shepherds moved quickly. Luke 2:15 &nbsp; Jesus came for all of us. John 3:16 &nbsp; Salvation is for everyone! 2 Peter 3:9 &nbsp; Read Matthew 2:1&ndash;6 &nbsp; The Shepherds rushed to see the Baby Jesus.&nbsp;In contrast, Herod wanted to kill Him. &nbsp;&nbsp; The Wise Men were highly educated with a superb knowledge of science. &nbsp; God came to the Wise Men in a way that they could understand and relate to. &nbsp; Jesus said, &ldquo;I am the Good Shepherd.&rdquo; John 10:11 &nbsp; Jesus also said, &ldquo;My sheep hear My voice and they follow Me.&rdquo; John 10:27 &nbsp; Jesus speaks to you if you are one of His sheep. &nbsp; God primarily speaks to us today through the Bible. &nbsp; &nbsp;---
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>

God spoke to the shepherds and wise men in a language they understood.

Jesus and the Ones Who Listened | Sunday Message

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 actual Reagan Ranch—when you watch on Harvest+!

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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

Dennis Quaid shares the details on his newest role as the 40th president in the new film, Reagan. He discusses Ronald Reagan&rsquo;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&mdash;plus, a full tour of the actual Reagan Ranch&mdash;when you <a href="https://watch.harvest.org/details/29387?playlist_id=53">watch on Harvest+</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>

Dennis Quaid joins Pastor Greg Laurie for a compelling discussion.

Dennis Quaid on Playing Ronald Reagan and Faith Returning to Culture

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 literally something for nothing. We’ll learn about that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our studies in the Psalms. We’ll get a lesson on forgiveness, mercy and grace.

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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.

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 literally something for nothing. We’ll learn about that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our studies in the Psalms. We’ll get a lesson on forgiveness, mercy and grace.
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 Power of Forgiveness | The Intimacy of His Friendship

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