Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

The Message That Brought a Spiritual Awakening | The Power of a Testimony

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Jan 8, 2026
A look at how personal testimonies can spark widespread spiritual change. A retelling of Jonah’s dramatic turnaround and its impact on a whole city. A focus on authentic, simple, urgent messages that move people to repentance. Practical encouragement to share transformed life stories and invite others to faith.
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ANECDOTE

Dramatic Return From The Fish

  • Jonah was vomited onto dry land and dramatically proclaimed, "40 days and Nineveh will be overthrown."
  • He arrived covered in seaweed and became the instrument of a citywide revival.
INSIGHT

Story Is About Revival, Not The Fish

  • The book of Jonah is less about a fish and more about God using a flawed man for massive revival.
  • Jonah's survival transformed him into a visible, authentic witness to others.
ANECDOTE

Survived The Bridge With A Sea Lion

  • Kevin Hines survived a Golden Gate Bridge jump and called out to God while fighting to stay afloat.
  • A sea lion bumped him up until a rescue boat arrived, and he now shares his survival story.
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