Most of us are wired to look for a good deal. We like to exchange something of lesser value for something of greater value. Well, on a spiritual level, Jesus offers us an arrangement that’s too good to refuse. We owed a debt we couldn’t pay, but Jesus stepped in and paid a debt He didn’t owe. Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us appreciate the price paid at Calvary. But even more remarkably: after Jesus died for our sins, He rose again.

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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.

Most of us are wired to look for a good deal. We like to exchange something of lesser value for something of greater value. Well, on a spiritual level, Jesus offers us an arrangement that&rsquo;s too good to refuse. We owed a debt we couldn&rsquo;t pay, but Jesus stepped in and paid a debt He didn&rsquo;t owe. Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us appreciate the price paid at Calvary. But even more remarkably: after Jesus died for our sins, He rose again.
View and subscribe to Pastor Greg&rsquo;s weekly notes.
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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 clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

What the Resurrection of Jesus Means to You: Paying the Price We Can’t Pay

We can have a steady diet of donuts and burgers and then blame the giant carbohydrate conglomerates for our weight gain. We can speed and blame the cop for our traffic ticket. But at some point, we all need to take personal responsibility for our choices. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out no one goes to hell by accident. God gives opportunity after opportunity to choose the path that leads to heaven. Today, we’ll examine the clear choice where we spend eternity.

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We can have a steady diet of donuts and burgers and then blame the giant&nbsp;carbohydrate conglomerates for our weight gain. We can speed and blame the cop for&nbsp;our traffic ticket. But at some point, we all need to take personal responsibility for our&nbsp;choices. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out no one goes to&nbsp;hell by accident. God gives opportunity after opportunity to choose the path that leads&nbsp;to heaven. Today, we&rsquo;ll examine the clear choice where we spend eternity.
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A Hell of a Message | Choosing Heaven

We can expect to face temptation in the Christian life. But in this encouraging episode, Pastor Greg Laurie not only reminds us victory is possible—but shows us exactly how to obtain it. Today, we look to Jesus as our inspiration for overcoming temptation. 

Notes

We belong to God

1 Cor 6:19–20 — “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.”

Temptation/testing can produce good

James 1:12 — “God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.”

When does temptation often come?

Frequently after great spiritual blessing (e.g., after Jesus’ baptism → wilderness temptation). 

Where does temptation come from?

We play a key role in our own temptation. Where there is no desire on our part, there is no temptation.

James 1:14–15 (NKJV)

Temptation always starts in the realm of your mind.
Best place to be when temptation comes? In the will of God.
Primary weapon against temptation? The Word of God.  

Jesus’ 3 Temptations -- Luke 4

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

We can expect to face temptation in the Christian life. But in this encouraging episode, Pastor Greg Laurie not only reminds us victory is possible&mdash;but shows us exactly how to obtain it. Today, we look to Jesus as our inspiration for overcoming temptation.&nbsp;
Notes
We belong to God
1 Cor 6:19&ndash;20 &mdash; &ldquo;You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.&rdquo;
Temptation/testing can produce good
James 1:12 &mdash; &ldquo;God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation.&rdquo;
When does temptation often come?
Frequently&nbsp;after great spiritual blessing (e.g., after Jesus&rsquo; baptism &rarr; wilderness temptation).&nbsp;
Where does temptation come from?
We play a key role in our own temptation.&nbsp;Where there is&nbsp;no&nbsp;desire&nbsp;on our part, there is no temptation.
James 1:14&ndash;15 (NKJV)
Temptation always starts in the realm of your mind.
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<li>Best place to be when temptation comes?&nbsp;In the will of God.</li>
<li>Primary weapon against temptation?&nbsp;The Word of God.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Jesus&rsquo; 3 Temptations -- Luke 4
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<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

When Temptation Comes Knocking | Sunday Message

If you knew 2026 was your last year on earth, would you live any differently? In this revisited, powerful message, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to make this our strongest spiritual year yet, drawing timeless wisdom from two biblical figures who knew their time was short: King Hezekiah and the apostle Paul.

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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.

Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.

If you knew 2026 was your last year on earth, would you live any differently? In this revisited, powerful message, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to make this our strongest spiritual year yet, drawing timeless wisdom from two biblical figures who knew their time was short: King Hezekiah and the apostle Paul.
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<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestPartners">Become a Harvest Partner</a> today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
<a href="https://harvest.org/resources/?utm_source=ANB&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=HarvestResources">Explore more resources</a> from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and&nbsp;equip you to walk closely with Christ.

What the Resurrection of Jesus Means to You: Paying the Price We Can’t Pay

Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

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