Most pilots follow an unwritten rule: if they flip a certain switch and the plane suddenly starts going crazy, they switch it back. Pretty basic. Well, spiritually, if we think a certain path we’ve chosen is God’s will for our lives but then our lives suddenly fall apart, maybe it’s worth reconsidering. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings helpful insights on following God’s will for our lives. It’s practical help for those of us who are unsure about God’s direction.

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When God’s people say let’s rise and build, the devil says let’s rise and oppose. We should expect opposition when doing God's work—but we need to press on. Pastor Greg Laurie delivers encouragement in this message.

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Pastor Greg Laurie shares thoughts about America's new president.

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We all want certain things for our children. We want them to be healthy and happy. We want them to make good choices, foremost among them being accept Jesus as their Savior. But our kids reach a certain point, and the principles we taught them are working their way in to the specific choices they make. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says our Heavenly Father’s guidance is similar. The closer we get to God and His values, the more we’ll know that we’re walking in His ways.

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Sometimes, problems seem to come our way in droves. When it rains, it pours. Ever been at the end of your rope? Someone has said, when you get to the end of yourself, you get to the beginning of God. And the Bible is replete with accounts of God stepping in at the right place, at the right time, for just the right reason. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us how God specializes in putting His providence and His faithfulness on display. We’ll see a case in point today.

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When you’re driving clear across the country, you might encounter the Rocky Mountains. A huge mountain range. Pikes Peak alone jets up more than 14,000 feet into the sky. But when you fly over those mountains on an airliner, it kinda looks like the same ground you saw an hour ago but with more . . . texture. So it is with differing perspectives. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us God's reassuring perspective on our "mountain-sized" problems.

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GPS systems have come a long way over the years. Not only can they show the best route, but traffic along the way, coffee stores, gas stations and fast food. You know exactly which way to go and how long it’ll take. But you still have to put the car in drive and get moving. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the same is true in our walk with God. After we’ve prayed for direction and strength, it’s time to get moving. It’s harder to steer a parked car.

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We love to watch movies where the hero is stuck in an impossible situation with time running out. Will he make it? Can he make it? And he’s rescued just in the nick of time. But when WE’RE stuck in a tough spot, it’s not nearly as enjoyable. No inspiring music – maybe just an icy, lonely silence. And it may look like our time is up. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says don’t give up hope. Instead, realize where your hope comes from.

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Nehemiah was someone who saw need and did something about it. We should be the same way.

Notes:

Focus verse - Nehemiah 2
 
#1 We need to help God’s people when they are hurting.
1 Corinthians 12:26

The church is a family. Scripture says the church is the body of Christ.

#2  There is a time to pray then there is a time to move.
 
#3 Nehemiah had a plan.
 
Read Nehemiah 2:7–8
 
Nehemiah was dependent upon God, and he continued to pray.
 
It is important to understand how the spiritual and the practical work together.
 
When the time for intercession has passed,
The time for intervention has come.
 
Read Nehemiah 2:11
 
The Hebrew word for view means to closely examine.
 
#4 When we are doing the will of God we will face opposition.
Nehemiah 2:19
 
Whenever you are pursuing a divine opportunity there will be opposition.
1 Corinthians 16:9
 
Nehemiah 2:19
 
Our primary enemies are the world, the flesh, and the devil.
 
The world is the external enemy.
The flesh is the internal enemy.
The devil is the infernal enemy.
 
“Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
 
Read Nehemiah 3:1–4
 
#5 We need to find our place in the work that God is doing.
 
Every one of us has a vital part to play.
Ephesians 4:16
  
Faith in God and love for fellow Christians are the evidence of your faith.
Ephesians 1:15–16
 
Let every one of us volunteer and serve.
1 Peter 4:10
 
Let every one of us give an offering,
2 Corinthians 9:7
 
Nehemiah 3:5

There are two kinds of people that come to church: Participators and spectators.
  
#6 The problem with faith breakers is they want to discourage faith makers.
Nehemiah 2:19
 
Nehemiah 3:20
 
The word zealously means to burn or to glow.
 
Baruch did not just build the wall, he did it with passion.
 
Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

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One of the great tools to memorization is repetition. If we hear something over and over, we can’t help but remember. We didn’t intend to memorize the words to that TV theme, or that corny commercial, but they’re stuck in our heads. Why? Repetition. The real question is, what do we let our minds hear over and over. But the fact you’re listening now is a great step forward. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings some scriptural truth worth remembering.

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Smart grocery shoppers pay attention to expiration dates. You may see a dozen cartons of milk on the shelf . . . but a careful look shows that the expiration dates on some cartons are much further into the future. But sometimes we don’t think carefully about the other things of life that may affect us. Those things that bring quick enjoyment, often bring long-lasting disappointment. Coming up today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us focus on the things above. It’s a study of Moses.

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