Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Here I Am...Send Him | Jonah on the Run
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Jan 2, 2026 A preacher retells Jonah's runaway story and the surprising ways God pursues us. He contrasts Nineveh's massive revival with the famous fish scene. Themes include refusing a calling, God's persistence through storms, and Jonah as a foreshadow of Christ. A clear invitation to respond to faith rounds out the message.
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First Preaching Moment On The Beach
- Greg Laurie describes his first unexpected preaching moment when he baptized and led people to Christ at Pirate's Cove as a teenager.
- He credits a sudden boldness from the Holy Spirit that enabled him to do what he feared and follow God's call.
Animal Stories Illustrate God's Care
- Greg Laurie shares childhood animal phases from snakes to birds and being bitten by a monkey to illustrate his lifelong interest in animals.
- He uses these stories to connect biblical animal accounts to God's care for creation.
Jonah Is About God's Mercy, Not The Fish
- The book of Jonah centers on God's compassion and a massive revival, not just the great fish.
- Greg Laurie emphasizes that focusing on the miracle can make listeners miss God's greater work of mercy.
