Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

How to Overcome Your Giants | Facing the Giants of Overwhelm

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Nov 27, 2025
Stress and lack of sleep contribute to the overwhelming feelings many face today. Greg Laurie discusses how everyone has giants to confront, like anxiety and temptation. He emphasizes relying on God's strength rather than personal power. Active confrontation of these problems is crucial, and believers are reminded to attack their giants decisively. Connecting David's victory over Goliath to Christ's triumph, Laurie offers practical steps for overcoming life's challenges and encourages listeners to seek the Holy Spirit's power for true strength.
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INSIGHT

Everyone Faces Defeatable Giants

  • Everyone faces giants: severe hardships and temptations are universal experiences.
  • Greg Laurie emphasizes that every giant is defeatable through God's faithfulness and provided ways out.
ADVICE

Bring Your Giant Into The Light

  • Attack your giant by bringing the problem into the light and refusing to rationalize it.
  • Call on God for power, then actively confront addictions, sins, or compromises immediately.
ADVICE

Finish The Giant Off

  • Finish the giant off by removing temptations and breaking ties with enabling environments.
  • Cut off access, burn bridges, and make yourself accountable to prevent relapse.
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