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Nobody backslides overnight. It’s neglect here, a missed prayer there, a compromise in another area—and before you know it, you’re sinking.That’s exactly what happened to Simon Peter. The night before the cross, he boasted he’d never abandon Jesus, even if everyone else did. Within hours he’d fallen asleep when he should’ve been praying, swung a sword when he should’ve trusted God, followed at a distance instead of staying close, and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd. When a servant girl recognized him, Peter cursed and swore he didn’t even know Jesus. Immediately, the rooster crowed—and Jesus turned and looked at him.But that wasn’t the end of his story. Three days later, an angel gave the women at the tomb a message with two words that still carry grace: “and Peter.” Weeks later, the same man who denied Jesus three times stood up and preached the sermon that led three thousand people to faith.Fallen? Yes. Finished? No.If you’ve fallen, hear this: God doesn’t run from failure. He restores it. Your failure isn’t final when you belong to Jesus. Run to Him, not from Him. Listen in for more on this topic from Greg Laurie. Notes: Luke 22 1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. One sign that points to Christ’s return is that some people will fall away spiritually. If we are not moving forward, we are naturally going backward.There is no standing still spiritually. We are either progressing or regressing. Hebrews 2:1 (NLT)So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. After you have fallen, you may wonder if you can be forgiven. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. The fall of Simon Peter is the anatomy of backsliding. Read Luke 22:31–34 Satan himself targeted the big fisherman. It is unlikely any of us has personally been tempted by the devil himself. Satan had to ask God first.He can do nothing in the life of a child of God without our Father’s permission. Even when Satan attacked Job, he was under divine restraint. Jesus is saying to Peter, “Simon, I know you better than you know yourself.” Jesus is interceding for us.Romans 8:34–35 Jesus added a very important detail.Peter’s lapse will be temporary.Peter will return and be stronger for it.Luke 22:32 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. The trial you are going through has a beginning, a middle, and an end. God has a purpose for your life.Psalm 30:5 Satan targeted Peter because he could see that Peter was a spiritual leader who could shake his world. The devil sets his sights on those who are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Peter’s first step down was self-confidence.Matthew 26:33 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Read Luke 22: 39–46 Peter’s second step down was prayerlessness. All Jesus asked of Peter, James, and John was to be with Him and pray. Peter, James, and John were not watching and praying.Instead, they are slumbering and sleeping. Peter had no idea the storm was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 Peter’s third step down was self-reliance. Read Luke 22:47–51 Peter was boasting when he should have been listening.Sleeping when he should have been praying.Now he was fighting when he should have been trusting. Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Peter’s fourth step down was following at a distance.Luke 22:54–55 Peter’s fifth step down was wrong associations. Read Luke 22:55–61 It was not the end but a new beginning. Peter’s sixth step down was his denial. Curse was a very strong term pronouncing death on oneself by the hand of God if they were lying. Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God. Read Luke 22:59–62 Peter would be able to use his failure as a way to encourage others who had failed. Nobody is above falling into sin. Simon Peter:fallen but forgiven,broken but not abandoned. Jesus restored Peter. The same Peter, who cursed and swore that he did not know Jesus, stood up weeks later and preached a sermon on Pentecost that resulted in 3,000 coming to faith. God gives second chances. Your failure is not final when you belong to Jesus.He can restore you as he did Peter.Jeremiah 3:22 — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nobody backslides overnight. It’s neglect here, a missed prayer there, a compromise in another area—and before you know it, you’re sinking.That’s exactly what happened to Simon Peter. The night before the cross, he boasted he’d never abandon Jesus, even if everyone else did. Within hours he’d fallen asleep when he should’ve been praying, swung a sword when he should’ve trusted God, followed at a distance instead of staying close, and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd. When a servant girl recognized him, Peter cursed and swore he didn’t even know Jesus. Immediately, the rooster crowed—and Jesus turned and looked at him.But that wasn’t the end of his story. Three days later, an angel gave the women at the tomb a message with two words that still carry grace: “and Peter.” Weeks later, the same man who denied Jesus three times stood up and preached the sermon that led three thousand people to faith.Fallen? Yes. Finished? No.If you’ve fallen, hear this: God doesn’t run from failure. He restores it. Your failure isn’t final when you belong to Jesus. Run to Him, not from Him. Listen in for more on this topic from Greg Laurie. Notes: Luke 22 1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. One sign that points to Christ’s return is that some people will fall away spiritually. If we are not moving forward, we are naturally going backward.There is no standing still spiritually. We are either progressing or regressing. Hebrews 2:1 (NLT)So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. After you have fallen, you may wonder if you can be forgiven. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. The fall of Simon Peter is the anatomy of backsliding. Read Luke 22:31–34 Satan himself targeted the big fisherman. It is unlikely any of us has personally been tempted by the devil himself. Satan had to ask God first.He can do nothing in the life of a child of God without our Father’s permission. Even when Satan attacked Job, he was under divine restraint. Jesus is saying to Peter, “Simon, I know you better than you know yourself.” Jesus is interceding for us.Romans 8:34–35 Jesus added a very important detail.Peter’s lapse will be temporary.Peter will return and be stronger for it.Luke 22:32 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. The trial you are going through has a beginning, a middle, and an end. God has a purpose for your life.Psalm 30:5 Satan targeted Peter because he could see that Peter was a spiritual leader who could shake his world. The devil sets his sights on those who are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Peter’s first step down was self-confidence.Matthew 26:33 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Read Luke 22: 39–46 Peter’s second step down was prayerlessness. All Jesus asked of Peter, James, and John was to be with Him and pray. Peter, James, and John were not watching and praying.Instead, they are slumbering and sleeping. Peter had no idea the storm was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 Peter’s third step down was self-reliance. Read Luke 22:47–51 Peter was boasting when he should have been listening.Sleeping when he should have been praying.Now he was fighting when he should have been trusting. Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Peter’s fourth step down was following at a distance.Luke 22:54–55 Peter’s fifth step down was wrong associations. Read Luke 22:55–61 It was not the end but a new beginning. Peter’s sixth step down was his denial. Curse was a very strong term pronouncing death on oneself by the hand of God if they were lying. Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God. Read Luke 22:59–62 Peter would be able to use his failure as a way to encourage others who had failed. Nobody is above falling into sin. Simon Peter:fallen but forgiven,broken but not abandoned. Jesus restored Peter. The same Peter, who cursed and swore that he did not know Jesus, stood up weeks later and preached a sermon on Pentecost that resulted in 3,000 coming to faith. God gives second chances. Your failure is not final when you belong to Jesus.He can restore you as he did Peter.Jeremiah 3:22 — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew 21 opens with Jesus's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem—his coronation as King. Pastor Karl unpacks why this moment was unlike any earthly coronation: a king who arrived not on a warhorse but on a humble donkey, fulfilling prophecies spoken generations earlier through Isaiah, Zechariah, and Daniel. As King, Jesus fulfills God's mission, exercises God's authority, restores proper worship according to God's Word, and extends God's compassion. From the crowds shouting "Hosanna" to Jesus clearing the temple of corruption, this passage reveals a King who demands total allegiance while never withholding compassion from those who come to Him in need. Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
Bible prophecy is not meant to scare us, but to prepare us. In this message, explore what Jesus shared about His return. Learn about the signs to watch for, what to do in preparation, and what it means to "watch and pray" as we live with expectancy. The future isn't uncertain for God's people. We've read the final chapter, and we know the outcome: Jesus wins. — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bible prophecy is not meant to scare us, but to prepare us. In this message, explore what Jesus shared about His return. Learn about the signs to watch for, what to do in preparation, and what it means to "watch and pray" as we live with expectancy. The future isn't uncertain for God's people. We've read the final chapter, and we know the outcome: Jesus wins. — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunday Message recorded 09 August 2026 by Senior Pastor Victor Morrison First Baptist Church - Columbus, TX, USA1700 Milam St. Columbus, TX, USA 78934
Paul knew what it was to be harmed by one person and abandoned by people he trusted. He did not pretend the hurt was small. He named what happened, left justice with God, kept a wise boundary, and prayed for those who failed to stand beside him. In Week 2 of Getting Over It, Rich walks through Paul's response in 2 Timothy 4 and the assurance underneath it: “The Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” This is an honest conversation about resentment, prayer, boundaries, and learning to trust God's presence when people have let us down. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Getting Over It, Week 2 Date: August 9, 2026 Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32; 2 Timothy 4:14-18; Luke 6:27-28; Proverbs 19:11 Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Website: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give
Listen to the message from August 9th, 2026 by Pastor Andrea Sawtelle on friendships!Follow us on all platforms!Website https://www.lansdale.church/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.churchYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurchImmanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts
This week, Pastor Zac shares how the blood of Jesus accomplished everything necessary for our salvation, healing, and restoration to God through the finished work of the cross.INFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Homer’s epic The Odyssey—retold in this summer’s blockbuster—is built around one longing: to get home. The Greeks even had a word for it: nostos, or “homecoming.” It’s where we get the word “nostalgia”—literally, the ache of home. For ten years, Odysseus fights his way past hostile gods just to reach Ithaca—Poseidon, the Sirens, the Cyclops, and more. Here’s the difference: we don’t have to fight our way home. We just have to find our way back. Jesus said it plainly, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homer’s epic The Odyssey—retold in this summer’s blockbuster—is built around one longing: to get home. The Greeks even had a word for it: nostos, or “homecoming.” It’s where we get the word “nostalgia”—literally, the ache of home. For ten years, Odysseus fights his way past hostile gods just to reach Ithaca—Poseidon, the Sirens, the Cyclops, and more. Here’s the difference: we don’t have to fight our way home. We just have to find our way back. Jesus said it plainly, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We warmly welcome you to join Brother Donald Brooks on this Sunday Message!
Listen to the message from August 2nd, 2026 by Pastor Mark Prugh on handling finances!Follow us on all platforms!Website https://www.lansdale.church/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.churchYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurchImmanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts
Church can start to feel like a weekly event: show up, sit down, consume, leave. We push back hard on that idea by walking straight through 1 Corinthians 12 and Paul's warning to a divided church in Corinth, a city packed with wealth, trade, and clashing cultures. Jamie Bridges shows how the same pressures hit us today, and why spiritual gifts are not about status, attention, or self-fulfillment, but about serving real people with real needs through the power of the Holy Spirit. We talk about why unity does not require uniformity, why our identity in Christ has to be bigger than our differences, and why the body of Christ needs more than one public “mouth” to function. If you've ever felt sidelined, compared yourself to someone else, or assumed the church can run without you, Paul's body metaphor hits home: feet, hands, eyes, and ears all belong, and copying someone else's role only creates confusion. We also challenge the modern habit of turning church into a personality centered system that burns out leaders and trains everyone else to spectate. The message gets painfully practical by naming wounds that affect the whole body and inviting us to get healthy so we can be effective in our workplace, our neighborhood, and our community. If you want a clearer biblical view of spiritual gifts, church unity, and serving others with love, press play, then share this with a friend and leave a review to help more people find the conversation.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
Some hurts do not disappear quickly. A betrayal, an absent parent, a broken relationship, abuse, or years of small offenses can leave anger and bitterness working below the surface long after the moment has passed. In Week 1 of Getting Over It, Pastor Rich teaches from Ephesians 4:26-32 about the grace we have received and the grace we are called to give. This message names the difference between repressing pain, rehearsing pain, and releasing pain to God. Releasing is not pretending the harm was okay. It is bringing what is real to God so resentment does not keep defining your future. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Getting Over It Week: 1 Working message title: Release It Date: August 2, 2026 Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32; 2 Corinthians 5:15, 19; Acts 7:57-60 Next steps, prayer, and connection: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give
We warmly welcome you to join Evangelist Brother Shad Holley on this Sunday Message!
Everything we have ultimately belongs to God, and we are called to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us. Listen in to Pastor Jonathan Laurie's message as he explores this life-changing truth. Notes: Luke 20 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (MSG)Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. Good parents get involved. God created systems of authority, starting with the family. Exodus 20:12 (NKJV)"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” If you learn to submit to authority, things will go well for you. Because we love our children, we discipline them. “If you raise your children, you’ll get to spoil your grandchildren.If you spoil your children, you’ll get to raise your grandchildren.” 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV)But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Provide: pronoeōto give careful thought to, take thought for, take into consideration, have regard for,to think about beforehand in a solicitous manner, care for, provide for someone Teaching your children to honor your authority will naturally lead them to honor the Highest Authority, God Himself. The Vineyard Isn’t YoursLuke 20 Read Luke 20:1–8 (NKJV) The Scene of the CrimeLuke 20:1–8 “They knew perfectly well, and they knew perfectly well when they had rejected John’s ministry. That was the trouble with them. God never condemns men for ignorance. God’s judgments are upon men who, having the light, disobey it.” —G. Campbell Morgan You were created on purpose, and you were created for a purpose. God loves you. He is the ultimate authority. There will come a day when God asks you,“What did you do with my Son?” Read Luke 20:9–19 (NKJV) Stewards, Not OwnersLuke 20:9–19 The Son they wanted to get rid of was the same Son who would rise again from the dead. Psalm 24:1 (NKJV)The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." Read Luke 20:20–26 (NKJV) Image BearersLuke 20:20–26 Luke 20:25 (NKJV)"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." “I didn’t thank God that it happened. In fact, I would have given anything to have Christopher back. I would have gladly taken his place. But I wasn’t given that choice. So, I simply said, ‘Lord, he is Yours. I dedicated him to You when he was a little boy, and I dedicate him back to You.’” —Greg Laurie — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything we have ultimately belongs to God, and we are called to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us. Listen in to Pastor Jonathan Laurie's message as he explores this life-changing truth. Notes: Luke 20 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (MSG)Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. Good parents get involved. God created systems of authority, starting with the family. Exodus 20:12 (NKJV)"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” If you learn to submit to authority, things will go well for you. Because we love our children, we discipline them. “If you raise your children, you’ll get to spoil your grandchildren.If you spoil your children, you’ll get to raise your grandchildren.” 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV)But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Provide: pronoeōto give careful thought to, take thought for, take into consideration, have regard for,to think about beforehand in a solicitous manner, care for, provide for someone Teaching your children to honor your authority will naturally lead them to honor the Highest Authority, God Himself. The Vineyard Isn’t YoursLuke 20 Read Luke 20:1–8 (NKJV) The Scene of the CrimeLuke 20:1–8 “They knew perfectly well, and they knew perfectly well when they had rejected John’s ministry. That was the trouble with them. God never condemns men for ignorance. God’s judgments are upon men who, having the light, disobey it.” —G. Campbell Morgan You were created on purpose, and you were created for a purpose. God loves you. He is the ultimate authority. There will come a day when God asks you,“What did you do with my Son?” Read Luke 20:9–19 (NKJV) Stewards, Not OwnersLuke 20:9–19 The Son they wanted to get rid of was the same Son who would rise again from the dead. Psalm 24:1 (NKJV)The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." Read Luke 20:20–26 (NKJV) Image BearersLuke 20:20–26 Luke 20:25 (NKJV)"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." “I didn’t thank God that it happened. In fact, I would have given anything to have Christopher back. I would have gladly taken his place. But I wasn’t given that choice. So, I simply said, ‘Lord, he is Yours. I dedicated him to You when he was a little boy, and I dedicate him back to You.’” —Greg Laurie — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week, Pastor Zac shares a message on what Jesus accomplished when He shed his blood on the cross.Access Church, State College PA, Christian Sermon, Bible Teaching, Sunday Message, Christian Podcast, Expository Preaching, Jesus Christ, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Biblical Teaching, Gospel, Christian Living, Discipleship, Pennsylvania Church, Penn State Community, Happy Valley, Pastor Zac McDonald, Access Church PodcastINFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Youth Sunday Message: "Windshields And Rearviews"
Sunday Message 7/26/26
How do you respond when someone hurts, betrays, disrespects, or refuses to forgive you? The answer is rarely simple, but Pastor Rich reminds us that these are gospel questions—moments that reveal how deeply the grace of Jesus is shaping the way we live. In the final week of Transformed, Rich teaches from Romans 12:14-21 and calls us to bless instead of curse, pursue peace where possible, release revenge, and overcome evil with good. None of that means denying the harm or remaining in an unsafe situation. Instead, Rich shows how wise boundaries and tangible acts of goodness can keep hurt from having the final word through us. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Transformed Week: 5 of 5 Date: July 26, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:14-21 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give
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Why do some believers grow deep roots while others fade out fast? Jesus answered that question 2,000 years ago in the Parable of the Sower. Turns out, spiritual growth isn’t one big decision—it’s thousands of small, daily choices. Bible or phone? Church or no church? Those choices add up, and they shape who you become. Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the four kinds of hearts Jesus describes: Hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful. And he shares the real “golden key” to lasting spiritual growth. Notes: Luke 8 The Christian life is more than praying a prayer and getting “fire insurance.” It's following Jesus as your Savior and as your Lord. Life is one long string of choices. By not choosing spiritual growth, we choose spiritual decline. Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life.” If you want to go forward as a Christian, you will. God has given us everything we need for spiritual growth and progress.2 Peter 1:3 Read Luke 8:11–15 (NLT) Which of these four soils represents you best?Only one out of four makes it. The job of the Sower is to throw the seed out far and wide. This type of sowing seed was known as “broadcasting.” Our job is to sow the seed of the word of God. God does the work of conversion. The Apostle Paul shows us how we each have a role to play.1 Corinthians 3:6–7 The only way to tell if someone is really a Christian is through the test of time. 1 John 2:19 (NLT)These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. Prodigals come to faith, fall away, and return later. Some people have a weak beginning but a strong finish.That is better than a strong beginning and no finish. The Hardened HeartLuke 8:12 Mark 4:15 (NLT)“Only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Whenever you share the gospel with people, expect satanic opposition. Every time you hear the gospel, your heart can get softer or harder. Shallow HeartsLuke 8:13 These are the hearers who seem to be converted but never get grounded in the faith. They are living on an emotional high and a state of spiritual euphoria. Perhaps they have experienced a supernatural touch from God. Faith that cannot be tested is faith that cannot be trusted. Christianity is Christ! “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”—G.K. Chesterton Some people are simply impulsive by nature.Some people fall away because they have built their faith on the wrong foundation. Some people fall away because of persecution. Mark 4:17 (NLT)But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word. 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Some people fall away because unbelief set in, causing them to doubt God at the first emotional low. Infested HeartsLuke 8:14 Second best is often the worst enemy of the best. Excessive worry can crowd out spiritual growth.Mark 4:19 We live in a time when people are obsessed with extending their lives. God determines the length of our lives.Job 14:5 Fruitful HearersLuke 8:15 The golden key to spiritual growth is how you hear and respond to God’s word. Mark 4:20 (NLT)“Those who hear and accept God's word.” The difference isn’t exposure to the word.It’s what the heart does once it lands. The Bible is everywhere, but it’s not in our hearts. The issue is not access. It’s appetite. Luke 12:48 (NIV)From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. The hardest thing about studying the Bible is sitting down and opening it. Standing the test of time, finishing the spiritual life well, is not a mystery.It is maintaining a close and vibrant relationship with Christ. Read the Bible daily.Pray about things.Go to church regularly.Share your faith. — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do some believers grow deep roots while others fade out fast? Jesus answered that question 2,000 years ago in the Parable of the Sower. Turns out, spiritual growth isn’t one big decision—it’s thousands of small, daily choices. Bible or phone? Church or no church? Those choices add up, and they shape who you become. Pastor Greg Laurie walks us through the four kinds of hearts Jesus describes: Hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful. And he shares the real “golden key” to lasting spiritual growth. Notes: Luke 8 The Christian life is more than praying a prayer and getting “fire insurance.” It's following Jesus as your Savior and as your Lord. Life is one long string of choices. By not choosing spiritual growth, we choose spiritual decline. Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life.” If you want to go forward as a Christian, you will. God has given us everything we need for spiritual growth and progress.2 Peter 1:3 Read Luke 8:11–15 (NLT) Which of these four soils represents you best?Only one out of four makes it. The job of the Sower is to throw the seed out far and wide. This type of sowing seed was known as “broadcasting.” Our job is to sow the seed of the word of God. God does the work of conversion. The Apostle Paul shows us how we each have a role to play.1 Corinthians 3:6–7 The only way to tell if someone is really a Christian is through the test of time. 1 John 2:19 (NLT)These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us. Prodigals come to faith, fall away, and return later. Some people have a weak beginning but a strong finish.That is better than a strong beginning and no finish. The Hardened HeartLuke 8:12 Mark 4:15 (NLT)“Only to have Satan come at once and take it away.” Whenever you share the gospel with people, expect satanic opposition. Every time you hear the gospel, your heart can get softer or harder. Shallow HeartsLuke 8:13 These are the hearers who seem to be converted but never get grounded in the faith. They are living on an emotional high and a state of spiritual euphoria. Perhaps they have experienced a supernatural touch from God. Faith that cannot be tested is faith that cannot be trusted. Christianity is Christ! “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried.”—G.K. Chesterton Some people are simply impulsive by nature.Some people fall away because they have built their faith on the wrong foundation. Some people fall away because of persecution. Mark 4:17 (NLT)But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word. 2 Timothy 3:12 (NKJV)Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Some people fall away because unbelief set in, causing them to doubt God at the first emotional low. Infested HeartsLuke 8:14 Second best is often the worst enemy of the best. Excessive worry can crowd out spiritual growth.Mark 4:19 We live in a time when people are obsessed with extending their lives. God determines the length of our lives.Job 14:5 Fruitful HearersLuke 8:15 The golden key to spiritual growth is how you hear and respond to God’s word. Mark 4:20 (NLT)“Those who hear and accept God's word.” The difference isn’t exposure to the word.It’s what the heart does once it lands. The Bible is everywhere, but it’s not in our hearts. The issue is not access. It’s appetite. Luke 12:48 (NIV)From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. The hardest thing about studying the Bible is sitting down and opening it. Standing the test of time, finishing the spiritual life well, is not a mystery.It is maintaining a close and vibrant relationship with Christ. Read the Bible daily.Pray about things.Go to church regularly.Share your faith. — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever felt too tired, too distracted, or simply too self-conscious to truly engage in worship? In this powerful message from our summer series, "Is This Thing On?", Robbie dives into why praising God isn't just a passive activity or an optional suggestion—it's a direct command and a spiritual weapon. Using relatable stories from his own life, Robbie reveals how praising God shifts our focus away from our giant-sized problems and up toward our faithful Creator. Whether you're standing on the front lines of a personal battle or you're simply "not in the mood," discover how turning your gaze upward and raising a hallelujah changes everything.Key Points & Scripture ReferencesPraise is a Command, Not an Option: The Bible repeatedly commands us to praise God, regardless of our present circumstances, feelings, or musical abilities (Psalm 150, Psalm 100, Psalm 47, Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, 1 Peter 2:9).Praise Creates Space for God: When we actively praise, we create an honored space for God. He inhabits the praises of His people, making Himself more real to us than our problems (Psalm 22:3).Praise is a Weapon in Battle: Just like King Jehoshaphat sent worshippers to the front lines, our praise acts as an act of defiance against the enemy, claiming victory and deliverance before the fight is even over (2 Chronicles 20, Exodus 15, 2 Samuel 22).Overcoming Internal Obstacles: We must intentionally break through the internal walls that hold us back from worship: not being in the mood, insecurity about our singing voice, personal preferences about musical style, and the pride of being embarrassed.Giving Yourself a Pep Talk: Sometimes, you have to talk to your own soul and command it to remember God's goodness, just like David did when he needed to realign his heart (Psalm 103).Conclusion & Call to ActionDon't let your current circumstances or internal insecurities dictate your worship today. Choose to raise a hallelujah louder than your unbelief, and watch how God moves when you give Him the praise He deserves! If this message encouraged you and helped you break through a wall in your own life, please like, subscribe, and share this audio with a friend who needs to hear it.Join us Sundays at 8:30am or 10:30am. Find out more at RadiantVisalia.com. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.
This week, Pastor Zac shares about our God who is a sovereign King, worthy of our honor and devotion.Access Church, State College PA, Christian Sermon, Bible Teaching, Sunday Message, Christian Podcast, Expository Preaching, Jesus Christ, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Biblical Teaching, Gospel, Christian Living, Discipleship, Pennsylvania Church, Penn State Community, Happy Valley, Pastor Zac McDonald, Access Church PodcastINFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Listen to the message from July 26th, 2026 by Pastor Mark Prugh on holding grudges!Follow us on all platforms!Website https://www.lansdale.church/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.churchYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWwInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurchImmanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts
What does it really mean to live well—especially when life is busy, difficult, or draining? In Week 4 of Transformed, Pastor Josh teaches from Romans 12:11-13 and shows that living well is not the same as living a perfect life. It means serving God wholeheartedly without faking enthusiasm, remaining patient and prayerful when trouble comes, and keeping our lives open to the needs of people around us. If you want your faith to shape the way you meet pressure, pain, people, and everyday responsibilities, this message offers a clear and hopeful next step. Speaker: Josh Mienser Series: Transformed Week: 4 Message: Live Well Date: July 19, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:11-13 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give
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This week, Pastor Zac talks about how honor means refusing revenge and trusting God with the outcome.Access Church, State College PA, Christian Sermon, Bible Teaching, Sunday Message, Christian Podcast, Expository Preaching, Jesus Christ, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Biblical Teaching, Gospel, Christian Living, Discipleship, Pennsylvania Church, Penn State Community, Happy Valley, Pastor Zac McDonald, Access Church PodcastINFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Loving difficult people is one thing in theory. It is another thing in real life. In Week 3 of Transformed, Pastor Chris teaches from Romans 12 and invites us to move beyond performative love into the genuine love Jesus has shown us. This message explores empathy, prayer, blessing, doing good, and forgiveness—not as ways to deny pain, but as ways to let God transform our hearts. If you are carrying offense, struggling with bitterness, or wondering how to respond to someone who has hurt you, this message offers guidance and practical next step. Speaker: Chris Cary Series: Transformed Week: 3 Date: July 12, 2026 Scripture referenced: Romans 12:9-10, Romans 12:20-21, John 13, Luke 23:34 Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give
The most patriotic thing you can do this month is have a broken heart for the 330 million people who need a Savior. Notes:Psalm 127:1 (NKJV)Unless the LORD builds the house,They labor in vain who build it;Unless the LORD guards the city,The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.Luke 19:40 (NKJV)But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” A nation where the gospel can be freely preached is worth fighting for. Jesus came to deal with sin.He came to bring spiritual restoration.He came to rule as an Eternal King. The Terms of PeaceLuke 19:41–44 Matthew 23:37–38 (NKJV)“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate.” Luke 19:42 (NKJV)“If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” “Jesus knew that their desire for a political Messiah would bring total destruction in less than a generation.” —David Guzik The most patriotic thing you can do today is to have a broken heart for the 330 million people who need a Savior. Read Luke 19:45-48 Cleansing the TempleLuke 19:45–48 The revolution Jesus came to start was never going to begin in the halls of government. It has always started with His people. “To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian.” —George Washington2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Are we desperate enough? America is not an accident, and her best days will not be determined in Washington; it will be by all of us. Psalm 139:23–24 (NKJV)Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me, and know my thoughts;And see if [there is any] wicked way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting. Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18. — 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. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The most patriotic thing you can do this month is have a broken heart for the 330 million people who need a Savior. Notes:Psalm 127:1 (NKJV)Unless the LORD builds the house,They labor in vain who build it;Unless the LORD guards the city,The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.Luke 19:40 (NKJV)But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.” A nation where the gospel can be freely preached is worth fighting for. Jesus came to deal with sin.He came to bring spiritual restoration.He came to rule as an Eternal King. The Terms of PeaceLuke 19:41–44 Matthew 23:37–38 (NKJV)“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! See! Your house is left to you desolate.” Luke 19:42 (NKJV)“If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” “Jesus knew that their desire for a political Messiah would bring total destruction in less than a generation.” —David Guzik The most patriotic thing you can do today is to have a broken heart for the 330 million people who need a Savior. Read Luke 19:45-48 Cleansing the TempleLuke 19:45–48 The revolution Jesus came to start was never going to begin in the halls of government. It has always started with His people. “To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian.” —George Washington2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Are we desperate enough? America is not an accident, and her best days will not be determined in Washington; it will be by all of us. Psalm 139:23–24 (NKJV)Search me, O God, and know my heart;Try me, and know my thoughts;And see if [there is any] wicked way in me,And lead me in the way everlasting. Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18. — 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. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some things seem impossible. But with God, nothing is. Even our nation, which seems so filled with darkness, can change with the Lord. Yes, there is hope for America. And it starts with Christians. Christians are salt and light. Salt preserves. Salt stimulates thirst. Light exposes darkness and shows the way out. And as salt and light, Christians must infiltrate culture, not isolate. Christians are not called to evade, but invade. And who knows? You may be the only representative of Jesus some people will ever see! They may never read the Bible, but they’ll read your life. Notes: Some things just seem impossible. But with God, nothing is impossible. Our country is in a state of moral and spiritual crisis. We have two options before us as a nation: judgment or revival. Read Matthew 5:13–16 (NKJV) The world needs salt because it is corrupt and light because it is dark. This world will get worse before it gets better.2 Timothy 3:13 Sometimes Christians try to isolate. Jesus has not called us to isolate, but to infiltrate. Not to evade but to invade. Jesus is sending us into the world. Before the American Revolution, there was spiritual revelation. The American Revolution worked because it was rooted in spiritual and biblical principles. “To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest gloryto add the more distinguished character of Christian”. —George Washington “The Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other.” —John Adams We must stand for truth, whether it is popular or not. To reach our culture, we must use a language people understand. 1 Corinthians 9:22–23 We need to bring them the message of the gospel. 2 Corinthians 2:14–15 But before we can effectively tell them, we must first live it. Salt PreservesThe main function of salt in Jesus’ day was preservation. Christians, like salt, are also here to preserve. Salt Stimulates ThirstAs we live godly lives, we make other people thirsty for God. We cannot stimulate spiritual thirst in others if we have lost our own. We cannot be used by God to stop the corruption of sin in others if sin has corrupted us.Matthew 5:13 Jesus first says we are to be salt, then He says we are to be light. Salt is hidden, whereas light is obvious.Salt works secretly while light works openly.Salt works from within, but light works from without. Salt works primarily through our living, while light works through what we say to others. Light exposes the darkness. You are the only representative of Jesus Christ that many nonbelievers will ever see. We need to infiltrate, not isolate, being both salt and light. We need to pray.2 Chronicles 7:14 We need to preach the gospel message. There is hope for America, and there is hope for you. Hebrews 4:7(b)If you can hear His voice, harden not your heart. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some things seem impossible. But with God, nothing is. Even our nation, which seems so filled with darkness, can change with the Lord. Yes, there is hope for America. And it starts with Christians. Christians are salt and light. Salt preserves. Salt stimulates thirst. Light exposes darkness and shows the way out. And as salt and light, Christians must infiltrate culture, not isolate. Christians are not called to evade, but invade. And who knows? You may be the only representative of Jesus some people will ever see! They may never read the Bible, but they’ll read your life. Notes: Some things just seem impossible. But with God, nothing is impossible. Our country is in a state of moral and spiritual crisis. We have two options before us as a nation: judgment or revival. Read Matthew 5:13–16 (NKJV) The world needs salt because it is corrupt and light because it is dark. This world will get worse before it gets better.2 Timothy 3:13 Sometimes Christians try to isolate. Jesus has not called us to isolate, but to infiltrate. Not to evade but to invade. Jesus is sending us into the world. Before the American Revolution, there was spiritual revelation. The American Revolution worked because it was rooted in spiritual and biblical principles. “To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest gloryto add the more distinguished character of Christian”. —George Washington “The Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other.” —John Adams We must stand for truth, whether it is popular or not. To reach our culture, we must use a language people understand. 1 Corinthians 9:22–23 We need to bring them the message of the gospel. 2 Corinthians 2:14–15 But before we can effectively tell them, we must first live it. Salt PreservesThe main function of salt in Jesus’ day was preservation. Christians, like salt, are also here to preserve. Salt Stimulates ThirstAs we live godly lives, we make other people thirsty for God. We cannot stimulate spiritual thirst in others if we have lost our own. We cannot be used by God to stop the corruption of sin in others if sin has corrupted us.Matthew 5:13 Jesus first says we are to be salt, then He says we are to be light. Salt is hidden, whereas light is obvious.Salt works secretly while light works openly.Salt works from within, but light works from without. Salt works primarily through our living, while light works through what we say to others. Light exposes the darkness. You are the only representative of Jesus Christ that many nonbelievers will ever see. We need to infiltrate, not isolate, being both salt and light. We need to pray.2 Chronicles 7:14 We need to preach the gospel message. There is hope for America, and there is hope for you. Hebrews 4:7(b)If you can hear His voice, harden not your heart. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we wait on Jesus' return, Christians are not to be still, but to go about the business God's assigned. If Jesus came back right now and asked "What have you done with what I've given you?" what would be your honest answer? It's not too late to start doing more! In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie opens Scripture and points us in a proactive, rather than inactive, direction. Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available. — 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.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.