Pastor Greg Laurie addresses the widespread struggle with fear, anxiety, and worry—especially among younger generations fueled by smartphones and social media—pointing to Matthew 6 where Jesus commands believers not to worry about daily needs. [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie celebrates Easter by declaring that death died when Jesus rose, turning the grave into victory for believers. Through Matthew 28 and Luke 24, he shows the resurrection shocked the disciples yet reignited their hearts as Jesus met [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie reflects on 50 years of ministry, crediting God's unwavering faithfulness through storms and attacks, while Harvest's growth came from bold steps of faith. Drawing from Peter's water-walking in Matthew 14, he [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie urges Christians of any age to use their time pursuing Christlikeness and steady spiritual growth, never looking back like Lot's wife or settling for stagnation. Through Caleb's story in Joshua 14—who at 85 remained [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie challenges believers feeling spiritually stagnant or wanting deeper growth, using Joshua 3-4 where Israel crosses the Jordan into the Promised Land. Facing an impassable river in flood season, they had to step in by faith, follow [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares how the Israelites faced a terrifying dead-end at the Red Sea with Pharaoh's army closing in, yet God turned the impossible into victory by parting the waters. Through Exodus 14-15, he shows that in hopeless [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us how exciting it is when Jesus first comes into our lives—like switching from black-and-white to full color—but many believers later find themselves stuck in spiritual wilderness wanderings, just like the Israelites. [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie stresses that the Christian life demands ongoing commitment and growth in Christ—it's about consistency, like "long obedience in the same direction." Drawing from Hebrews 6 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares practical ways to enjoy a truly happy holiday season amid the stress, loneliness, and depression many face at Christmas. By keeping Christ at the center, spending time with loved ones (including your church family), [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie stresses that spiritual success comes from deliberate choices and effort, not just waiting for God to do it all—it's our part plus God's power working in us. The key foundation is loving, studying, memorizing, and [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie connects current events—the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel backed by Iran—to Bible prophecy, highlighting Jerusalem's central role in end times and Israel's regathering as a key sign. He then turns to Joshua 6 [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie explains the rapture as the sudden catching away of believers to meet Jesus in the air, reuniting us with loved ones in heaven and giving new resurrection bodies. This event precedes the revelation of the Antichrist and the [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie kicks off a new series on Bible prophecy and the end times, affirming that yes, Jesus is coming back just as He promised. Drawing from signs in our world today—like moral decline, global tensions, and surprising moves of the [...]

In this powerful message, Pastor Greg Laurie explores the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection in John 11, showing how Jesus' delay wasn't a lack of love but part of God's bigger plan for glory. Death feels unfair and cruel, [...]

In this message on effective evangelism, Pastor Greg Laurie shares a funny bathroom encounter where God used an unexpected moment to reach someone, reminding us to be ready anytime to share the gospel. Drawing from the woman at the well in John 4, [...]

In "Believing is Seeing" from John 9, Pastor Greg Laurie tackles the tough question of why God allows suffering through the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. He explains that bad things happen in our fallen world due to sin's [...]

In "Time to Clean House" from John 2, Pastor Greg Laurie draws parallels between everyday messes and spiritual neglect, urging believers to maintain daily cleansing through prayer and repentance. Using Jesus' cleansing of the [...]

In his sermon "The Joy of Sharing Your Faith" from Romans 10, Pastor Greg Laurie challenges believers to overcome fear and rejection in evangelism. He stresses that sharing the gospel isn't just a duty—it's joyful and [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie kicks off talking about loving food and how Jesus enjoyed meals too, using it to show His desire for close relationship with us. From John 6's feeding of the 5,000—the only miracle in all four gospels—he highlights how a [...]

Greg Laurie opens up about his pre-Christian terror of ceasing to exist after death, a fear that drove him to search for answers. He teaches from John 5 that everyone faces judgment after death, with two real destinations: heaven for believers in [...]

In this powerful message, Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes that we often don't pray enough due to excuses like lack of time or doubt in its effectiveness, yet Scripture shows prayer is vital in trouble, sickness, sin, and good times alike. [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie teaches from James 5 how we should live while waiting for Jesus to come back. Knowing Bible prophecy isn't just about charts or predictions—it's meant to make us more godly, patient like farmers, united with other [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie explains Jesus as "God with skin on"—fully God yet fully human—who entered our world to reveal the Father, create everything, live among us, die for our sins, and return again. From John 1 and other Scriptures, Greg [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie asks "Who Is God?" through Psalm 139, revealing Him as our all-knowing, ever-present, all-powerful Father who loves us deeply. Using the prodigal son parable and Scripture, Greg shows God runs to embrace wayward [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares the ultimate good news in a world of bad news: despite 34 years of Harvest Crusades and massive cultural changes, people still feel empty, lonely, guilty, and afraid of death—universal voids only Jesus can fill. He [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie debunks common myths mistaken for Bible teachings—like "God helps those who help themselves," "cleanliness is next to godliness," or "follow your heart"—showing they're not scriptural. He [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie reflects on how quickly life passes, especially as we age, and urges us to live it well by prioritizing God's will. Drawing from James 4, he warns against making arrogant plans without God, emphasizing that life is brief [...]

In a world overflowing with negativity and hopelessness, Pastor Greg Laurie delivers powerful good news: everyone carries an inner emptiness, loneliness, guilt, and fear of death, but the gospel offers real hope through Jesus Christ. He explains [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie stresses that our words carry immense power—they can bring life or death, heal or wound deeply. Drawing from James 3 and Proverbs, he warns believers about the tongue's potential for evil like gossip, slander, or flattery, [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie encourages believers facing intense trials or temptations to see them as signs they're a threat to Satan's kingdom, not as punishment. Drawing from James 1, he urges counting trials as joy because they build endurance, [...]

America finds itself at a dangerous crossroads, with rising crime, drugs, self-harm, and hopelessness stemming from turning away from God's truth. Pastor Greg Laurie, reflecting on the Jesus Movement and the film "Jesus Revolution," [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie calls for another Jesus revolution in our unraveling nation, drawing parallels to the late '60s and early '70s drug culture, now echoed in today's fentanyl crisis, rising pot use, social media damage, and [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares his powerful testimony titled «Lost Boy,» detailing a difficult childhood in an alcoholic, broken home, his descent into drugs and the hippie scene of the 60s, a terrifying bad trip, and his unexpected conversion to Christ [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares a funny kid's take on Snow White to show marriage isn't a fairy-tale "happily ever after," but we can live "happily even after" by doing it God's way. Drawing from Ephesians 5, he [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie tackles the loneliness epidemic hitting our nation hard, showing how real friendships—especially godly ones modeled by David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18—can change everything. He wraps up by reminding us that Jesus is the perfect [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares the Christmas story in a fun, kid-friendly way as "The Snake, The Baby, The Dragon, and The Prince," starting from the serpent in Eden tempting Adam and Eve, leading to sin entering the world, and God's [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares a funny story about a scuba diver saved by mermaids to contrast with the real Christmas story, which isn't a fairy tale but begins way back in Genesis. He explains how sin entered the world in Eden, breaking our close [...]

In his Christmas message "How to Have a Joyful Christmas," Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that true joy isn't found in shopping, gifts, or holiday stress, but in the real meaning of Christmas—the birth of Jesus as our Savior. Drawing [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a powerful message titled "How To Overcome Your Giants" from 1 Samuel 17, showing how David defeated Goliath not by his own strength but by trusting in God's power. He applies this to our modern [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie continues the House of David series, showing how David, after fleeing to enemy Gath and hiding in the cave of Adullam, went from isolation and self-pity to leading a group of outcasts who became his mighty men. Through a key test [...]

In this sermon, Pastor Greg Laurie explores how David, the man after God's own heart, let fear replace his courage when Saul hunted him down, leading to poor choices like fleeing to enemy territory in Gath. Drawing from 1 Samuel, he shows how [...]

Pastor Greg Laurie shares that everyone wants to be happy deep down, but chasing beauty, money, relationships, or pleasure won't deliver lasting joy. The Bible, especially in Philippians, shows the real source is a relationship with God [...]

In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie explores what truly drives our lives, using Philippians 1:21 where Paul declares, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." He challenges listeners to move beyond shallow passions like pleasure, [...]

In "God Keeps His Promises," Pastor Greg Laurie highlights God's unbreakable faithfulness through Romans 11 and Scripture's covenants with Israel. From Abraham's ancient promise to the miracle of Israel's 1948 rebirth [...]

In this message on Elijah at the Brook Cherith, Pastor Greg Laurie shows how God uses desert times—trials, isolation, and dried-up resources—to shape and strengthen faith. Elijah went from bold confrontation to hidden dependence on ravens and a [...]

In this Harvest episode, Pastor Greg Laurie highlights Elijah the prophet as an ordinary man used mightily by God despite his deep depression and fear after great victories. Amid Israel's idolatry under Ahab and Jezebel, Elijah boldly [...]

In "No Other Gods," Pastor Greg Laurie explores the first two commandments from Exodus 20, showing that true happiness comes from an exclusive relationship with God rather than chasing idols. Using the prodigal son and Elijah's [...]

In "Dealing With Depression," Pastor Greg Laurie draws from Elijah's low point after his Mount Carmel victory to show even strong believers face deep discouragement. Using the prophet's story, Greg offers practical steps like [...]

In "Don't Be Afraid," Pastor Greg Laurie shares Jesus' comforting words from John 14 amid today's fears—like war threats and global unrest—reminding us not to let our hearts be troubled. By believing God's Word, [...]

In this message "What You Really Are Looking For," Pastor Greg Laurie explains that people chase fame, wealth, and possessions to fill an inner emptiness, but these never satisfy—like the rich young ruler who walked away sad from Jesus. [...]