Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

They say Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times to make a viable electric light bulb. When asked about all those strikeouts, Edison would reportedly say, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore the failure of a certain apostle. He did the unthinkable, but we’ll see the Lord responded with the unexpected. Spiritual failure came face to face with divine mercy.
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When the disciples saw their Lord crucified on the cross, their hopes and dreams were dashed. But where they saw an ending, God brought a new beginning. In this Sunday episode, Pastor Greg Laurie explores the defining event of our faith. Find out “What the Resurrection of Jesus Means to You” in this message.
Notes
The cross was Jesus’ goal and destination from the very beginning; and it happened exactly as Jesus had predicted.
The crucifixion and resurrection were God’s well thought out plan.
God takes our endings and turns them into new beginnings.
Read: Mark 16:1–8
“So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy.” —Matthew 28:8
If Jesus were not God, He would have never allowed worship.
Read: John 20:11–17
Jesus made many post-resurrection appearances.
1. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I am accepted by God.
There is no forgiveness from balancing records, but from canceling them.
2. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I have all the power I need to live the Christian life.
3. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I too will live forever in Heaven.
The tomb is not an entrance to death, but to life!
The moment we take our last breath on Earth, we take our first breath in Heaven.
4. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I will receive a new body just like His.
You will still be you in Heaven.
5. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we will have resurrected relationships.
Because Jesus died and rose there are many blessings that have come.
6. Because Jesus died and rose from the dead, we need to tell others.
The Great Commission
These words are a command.
These words were not directed merely to the original twelve disciples.
They are for every follower and disciple of Jesus Christ.
Scriptures Referenced
Matthew 28: 8–9
Acts 1:3
Romans 4:25
Romans 8:11–12
1 Corinthians 15:54–55
1 Corinthians 15:20–22
Colossians 3:4
1 Thessalonians 4:14–18
1 Corinthians 15:51–52
Matthew 28:19–20
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Crime shows are extremely popular today—especially “true crime,” where investigators solve real-life crime stories and cold cases. On this historical episode, Pastor Greg Laurie interviews J. Warner Wallace, a retired cold-case detective who now investigates the claims of Jesus Christ.
In this special interview, Jim Wallace takes on a bold question: “If we didn’t have the New Testament account of Jesus, could we still prove His deity?” Listen in for an enlightening conversation.
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Nothing takes the place of a sold-out relationship with the Lord. Not a big check in the offering plate, not packing a pew with friends and relatives on Sunday morning, not even the “God is my co-pilot” bumper stick on the back of the car. No, as Pastor Greg Laurie points out today on A NEW BEGINNING, Jesus doesn’t so much want what we have or what we can do. He wants us. He wants to be in first place, top priority, in our lives. And He wants us to follow Him.
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Adulthood toughens us. Every time we’re lied to, let down, or taken advantage of, we build a thicker skin and vow, “Never again.” Over time, that can make us skeptical, and even cynical. But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that a hardened heart can’t fully connect with God. It’s like we’re turtles hiding in our shells, keeping everyone out. But good news is coming. Pastor Greg helps us come out of that shell and open our hearts to the Lord.
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