In this Christmas message from Luke 2, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to reclaim the true, powerful meaning of Christmas—the explosive gospel story of God sending His Son to be born humbly, die, and rise again so we can call Him Abba, Father. He [...]

In this message from Luke 6, Pastor Greg Laurie shows how Jesus chose twelve very ordinary, flawed men to become His apostles—God's unlikely heroes. Through their stories we see that God uses imperfect people who make themselves available to [...]

Luke opens his Gospel with the prelude to the Christmas story in Luke 1:5-17, where angel Gabriel announces to aged priest Zechariah that he and barren wife Elizabeth will bear John the Baptist—the Messiah's forerunner—who will prepare [...]

Jesus steps into Peter's boat after a failed night fishing, performs a miracle of abundant catch in Luke 5:1-10, and calls him from catching fish to catching men alive, prompting Peter and his partners to leave everything and follow Him. [...]

Pastor Greg compares everyday faith—like trusting GPS, pilots, or chefs—to putting faith in God, who is far more trustworthy. Using Hebrews 11:1 and the Syrophoenician woman's persistent faith in Mark 7, he shows true faith is belief plus [...]

Pastor Greg laughs about his preaching bloopers—like saying "direy farts" instead of fiery darts at 18—then looks at Simon Peter in Luke 22 and Matthew 26. Peter denied Jesus three times after steps like self-confidence, skipping prayer, [...]

In this message on John 11, Pastor looks at Mary, Martha, and Lazarus' grief when their brother dies, and how Jesus—though He loved them—waited before raising Lazarus from the dead. It shows God can bring good from suffering, that Jesus is the [...]

Pastor shares how Simeon and Anna waited faithfully for the Messiah, seeing baby Jesus in the temple just days after His birth (Luke 2). They show us to hold God's promises tight and live ready for Christ's return, sharing the good news [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie kicks off the new year preaching from Luke 4 and James 1 about resisting temptation, using Jesus' wilderness testing as the model. Temptation often strikes after spiritual highs, stems from our own desires, is best faced in [...]

In his Thanksgiving sermon "How to Have a Happy Thanksgiving," Pastor Greg Laurie teaches from Psalm 100 and 1 Corinthians 11 that real gratitude centers on God's unchanging goodness and faithfulness, not our circumstances or [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie preaches from Luke 5 about Jesus calling the tax collector Levi with the simple words "Follow me." Levi immediately left everything to follow Jesus and even threw a banquet to introduce his friends to Him. The sermon [...]

In the story of Jacob wrestling with God until dawn, Greg Laurie illustrates how resisting God’s will leads to struggle, but true blessing comes when we stop fighting, surrender fully, and cling to Him until He transforms us. Opening and [...]

Greg Laurie shares his broken childhood marked by abandonment and searching for meaning, contrasts it with finding Christ at 17, and through the parable of the prodigal son reveals God as a loving Father waiting to welcome us home—no matter how far [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that we are surrounded by invisible angelic forces protecting those who fear the Lord, just as Elisha showed Gehazi the chariots of fire, and warns that demons, as fallen angels, seek to hinder God’s purposes while [...]

Launching a new series on the life of David—a man after God's own heart despite his flaws—Psalm 1 presents a stark contrast: the blessed, happy person avoids ungodly counsel and delights in meditating on God's Word day and night, becoming [...]

Celebrating 10,000 baptisms in 24 months and sharing personal updates like upcoming hip surgery, Pastor Greg Laurie teaches on God’s faithfulness in keeping promises—using Israel’s regathering as evidence—while urging support for the Jewish people, [...]

In Psalm 23, often called the pearl of the Psalms, David declares that the Lord is his personal Shepherd who provides, restores, guides, protects, and ultimately leads him safely to heaven, offering profound comfort and calm amid life's chaos [...]

Drawing from Psalm 31:14–15 where David declares «My times are in Your hands» amid persecution, the preacher emphasizes that God alone determines the length of our lives, not AI predictions, extreme anti-aging efforts, or even unhealthy [...]

Reflecting on the Jesus Movement of the 1970s that brought personal revival, the preacher sees promising signs of another spiritual awakening today, especially among young men returning to faith, and calls for national and personal revival through [...]

In Luke 18, Jesus welcomes little children with open arms, teaching that the kingdom of God belongs to those who receive it with childlike faith, while the rich young ruler walks away sorrowful because his wealth prevents him from fully following [...]

Greg Laurie explores whether the Antichrist is alive today, explains that he cannot be revealed until after the rapture, warns about the spirit of antichrist as substituting anything for Christ—including modern deceptions like AI—and urges [...]

Greg Laurie tackles the tough question of how a loving God could send anyone to hell, emphasizing that Jesus spoke more about hell than anyone else in Scripture, hell was prepared for the devil not people, and ultimately people choose hell by [...]

Greg Laurie urges Christians to overcome their reluctance in sharing the gospel, drawing from the Great Commission in Matthew 28 and Mark 16, and shares personal stories showing that even beginners with little knowledge can effectively evangelize [...]

In Isaiah 53, written 700 years before Christ, the prophet foretells Jesus as the suffering Servant who bore our sins on the cross; through His ordinary appearance, deep sorrows, and ultimate sacrifice, He became our substitute, feeling our pain [...]

Reflecting on a lifetime of faith, Pastor Greg Laurie shares timeless advice he’d give his younger self—from cultivating gratitude and integrity to marrying a godly person, forgiving quickly, enjoying life, being generous, sharing the gospel, [...]

Reflecting on his challenging childhood and life’s hardships, older Greg Laurie advises his younger self—and today’s youth—that everything will be okay because God has a plan; to put God first, read the Bible daily, and turn worries into prayers, [...]

In a culture obsessed with social media influencers boasting hundreds of millions of followers, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds believers that every Christian has a sphere of influence; drawing from Matthew 5, he urges us to be salt that preserves and [...]

In his nighttime conversation with Nicodemus from John 3, Jesus reveals the necessity of being born again to enter God’s kingdom, contrasting superficial faith with genuine seeking; culminating in the famous John 3:16, Christ explains God’s [...]

In this message from John 5:1-18, Jesus encounters a lonely, paralyzed man who had been ill for 38 years and, seeing his deep need, heals him instantly—revealing His divine authority, the power of providence over coincidence, and the truth that [...]

Drawing from James 1, this sermon encourages believers facing trials and temptations to count it all joy, recognizing that God uses hardships to build endurance, grant wisdom, and strengthen faith—while reminding us that temptation arises from our [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie explains that everyone searches for meaning, significance, and fulfillment, chasing fame, wealth, or pleasure—but finds emptiness instead. Through the rich young ruler's story in Matthew 19, he shows true eternal life comes [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie confronts the reality of death and the afterlife with humor and Scripture, explaining from John 5 that a final judgment awaits everyone, leading to either eternal life in heaven or judgment in hell. He stresses heaven as a [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie uses the story of John the Baptist's doubt while in prison to show that even great believers face questions about Jesus. Through Jesus' gentle response and praise of John, Greg encourages us to bring our doubts directly [...]

In this moving sermon, Pastor Greg Laurie shares hope amid tragedy, drawing from the wildfires in Lahaina and his own loss of son Christopher, while unpacking the story of Lazarus' resurrection in John 11 to show that Jesus walks with us [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie kicks off a new series "The Future Is Written" from James 5, affirming Jesus will return soon as promised. With signs of the times exploding around us—like wars, persecution, technology, immorality, and more—he urges [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie concludes by emphasizing God's complete forgiveness—casting sins into the sea of forgetfulness with no fishing allowed. Through powerful stories of Sonny Sandoval, Chrissy Katina, and Greg Russinger, he shows how the [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie draws parallels between ocean waves, surfboard shaping, and life's unpredictable journeys, showing how God molds broken people like Greg Russinger, Chrissy Katina, and Sonny Sandoval. Through their stories of addiction, [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie wraps up by sharing his own story of a troubled childhood and search for meaning, leading to faith in Christ. He explains the gospel clearly—Jesus died for our sins to offer forgiveness and eternal life—and invites listeners to [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie compares life to a movie full of twists, questions about its genre—tragedy, love story, or comedy—and whether we win in the end. Through stories from films like Woodlawn, I Can Only Imagine, and I Still Believe, he shows how God [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares how God's timing is perfect in sending Jesus at just the right moment in history, fulfilling prophecy in Bethlehem, all so we could have eternal life through His birth, death, and resurrection. Drawing from Luke 2, he [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie starts with a funny story about a guy stranded on a desert island who built three buildings—his house, his church, and the church he used to go to—highlighting how people find ways to disagree even when alone. We’re talking about [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie dives into Jesus' surprising genealogy in Matthew 1, highlighting flawed people like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and even David who committed adultery and murder—yet God included them to show grace to sinners. From [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie urges Christians to engage in politics biblically, rejecting the idea of strict church-state separation as meant to protect the church from state control, not silence Christian influence. He stresses voting based on policy over [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie explains that Israel is central to end-times prophecy, with bold biblical predictions like its regathering after centuries of exile fulfilled in 1948. He connects current events—October 7th attacks, rising antisemitism, and [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie uses funny gym observations to highlight how discipline matters in both physical and spiritual life—no shortcuts, just consistent effort. He stresses that spiritual growth requires disciplines like prayer, church involvement, and [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares a funny gorilla suit story to warn about pretending to be a Christian without truly being one. Drawing from his own testimony and the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector, he explains how becoming a real Christian [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes how the Bible repeatedly highlights Jesus' second coming—far more than His first—with over 300 New Testament mentions. He explains the glorious return of Christ on a white horse with His saints, the marriage [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares wacky real-life warning labels to illustrate how ignoring God's clear warnings leads to trouble, just like Adam and Eve did in the Garden. Using Genesis 3 and beyond, he shows how temptation hits through the lust of [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie explores the Fall in Genesis 2-3, showing how God created man from dust with intimate breath of life and placed him in Eden's delight, giving one command to avoid the tree of knowledge. The serpent questioned God's [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie stresses that God created us on purpose and for a purpose, starting with the foundational truth of Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Through the Trinity's work in creation, [...]