As Christians, we do not have to fear death—because Jesus Christ defeated it. Easter was the death of death; it died when Christ rose!

This Easter, hear Jesus as He says, “Don’t be afraid.”

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Focus verse - Matthew 28

#1 The world is full of fear.

We live in a scary, frightening world.
It’s an age of anxiety and global fears.

There are personal fears too.

Everyone has a fear of death.

#2 Because Jesus rose from the dead, we no longer need to live in fear.

Psalm 90:9

#3 The resurrection of Jesus replaces fear with faith.

Read Matthew 28:1–10

The disciples were filled with fear and uncertainty after the crucifixion of Christ.

Jesus came with the express purpose of dying on the cross and rising from the dead.

Jesus is concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament.

Jesus told His disciples He would suffer and die and then He would rise again.

Death does not have the last word—Easter does.

Death died when Christ rose.
Easter is the death of death.

A Christian will never die spiritually.

Jesus said, “You must be born again.”
John 3:7 (NLT)

God’s plans are better than yours.

Turn your panic into prayer,
your worry into worship,
and your fear into faith.

"Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." So He said, "Come."
Matthew 14:28–29 (NKJV)

Faith gives way to fear. Trust gives way to worry.

Peter sank because he was afraid and took his eyes off Jesus.

When we are sinking, we need to call out to Jesus.
Matthew 14:30

Death does not have the final word—Jesus does.

A new day can dawn for you today:

#1 Realize that you are a sinner.

#2 Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sin.

#3 Repent of your sin.

#4 Receive Jesus Christ into your life.

#5 Do it now.

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J. Warner Wallace is a former cold-case detective—and curious skeptic—who used his unique skill set to investigate the Bible's claims. He joins Pastor Greg Laurie to help us find answers to questions that grip us, like how can a loving God allow suffering and what do I do with my unanswered questions? He also shares his effective approach to addressing skeptics' questions, encouraging us to think like we're in front of a jury.

By the end of this episode, you'll feel more empowered and equipped, not only to talk about your faith with others, but to work through questions of your own. Give it a listen!

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If you have ever felt like Heaven was silent, you’re not alone. Even Jesus Himself cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” But here's what we’ll learn this Good Friday as we reflect on Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice: it’s often in the silence that God is doing His greatest work.

Notes:

Focus verse: Matthew 27:45–54 (NLT)

#1 The Cry Met With Silence

#2 The Plan Behind the Silence
Isaiah 53:5–7 (NLT)

The silence from Heaven wasn’t indifference.
The silence from the cross wasn’t weakness.
It was fulfillment.

#3 The Purpose of the Silence
John 19:28–30 (NLT)

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Easter is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar. It’s the remembrance of the sacrifice of Christ, and the celebration of a risen Savior. It commemorates the day our eternal life became possible. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie highlights practical truths about the Lord’s Resurrection and the difference it makes for us today. How important is the Resurrection? Paul said if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

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We’re all used to seeing before and after pictures. Before the diet, after the diet. Before the haircut, after the haircut. Crinkled up fender, un-crinkled up fender. Well, we’re all living the before picture with our earthly bodies. We don’t know exactly what the after picture will look like but it’s clear it’ll blow our minds. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us get a glimpse of how the Lord’s Resurrection paves the way for a glorified body, no crinkles.

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Whether you’re an electrician or a chef, an auto mechanic or a roofer, chances are you served some sort of apprenticeship. You learned the trade from someone with a few years under his or her tool belt. Well the Lord has a similar plan for how believers can pass knowledge from older to younger. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shares the kinds of precepts that we should be passing on. If you missed the first 14 precepts in this thoughtful message, get a replay at harvest.org.

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There’s a certain wisdom that comes from growing older . . . from learning some of the lessons of life. There’s even more wisdom that comes when we embrace God’s Word as our pattern of living. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie looks to the Bible for practical principles we can put to use. If you missed some of the principles he’s already covered, we invite you to catch up by listening to the previous two programs on-line at harvest.org. There’s good insight coming your way worth taking some notes.

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No one ever teaches us how to worry. Our parents don’t sit us down and say, “Okay, kids, I want you to put your head in your hands, look really discouraged, and stress out on something you can’t change.” No, we pretty much picked it up on our own. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lay down that which we’ve picked up. He’ll offer up some practical precepts in a message called What I Would Tell My Younger Self. Insight for everyone, particularly young people.

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