Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Lines in the Sand | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)
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Feb 15, 2026 Jonathan Laurie, a pastor known for clear Bible teaching, delivers a sermon drawn from Luke 6. He explores the Beatitudes and eternal priorities. He challenges listeners on loving enemies, mercy, and realistic spiritual formation. He closes with the rock vs sand foundation call to build life on Christ.
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A Brother's Question Changed Everything
- Jonathan recounts his brother asking him, 'What's it going to take for you to give your life to Christ?'
- That single question became the turning point that brought him to faith.
Kingdom Scoreboard Reverses Worldly Success
- Jesus rewrites worldly success by valuing dependence on God over earthly comfort or popularity.
- Luke 6's Beatitudes flip the scoreboard: poverty, hunger, grief, and persecution can be advantages if they drive reliance on God.
Eternal Perspective Is The Spiritual Cheat Code
- The Beatitudes encourage holy discontent with worldly offerings and point to eternal perspective as the true 'cheat code.'
- Longing for heaven and dependence on God reframes suffering into spiritual advantage.