Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Lost in Translation | Finding Joy in God First
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Feb 23, 2026 A talk about what it means to bear your cross and put God before personal ambition. A look at Jesus predicting suffering and how disciples are called to deny themselves. A challenge to reorder priorities so lasting joy replaces fleeting pleasure. An invitation to consider who Jesus is and the choice to follow.
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Happiness Comes From Putting God First
- Happiness is found by putting God first, not by chasing happiness directly.
- Greg Laurie argues denying self and taking up the cross leads to lasting joy, contrasting short-term selfish thrills like retail therapy.
Practical Ways To Take Up Your Cross
- Deny yourself and take up your cross by putting God's will above your own decisions.
- Examples include praying publicly, speaking up for faith, prioritizing spouse needs, and daily reading of Scripture.
Original Shame Of The Cross
- The cross was a repulsive symbol in the first century, representing shame and torturous death.
- Laurie emphasizes early Christians didn't adopt the cross immediately; its meaning transformed after Christ's resurrection.