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Greg Laurie (born December 10, 1952) is an American evangelical author, pastor and evangelist who serves as the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, based in Riverside, California. He also is the founder of Harvest Crusades. Laurie is also the subject of the 2023 film Jesus Revolution, which tells the story of how he converted to Christianity and got his start in ministry in the midst of the spiritual awakening known as "The Jesus Revolution"
American Evangelicals Interpret Israel-Hamas War As A Prelude to End Times
Other prominent evangelicals have taken up the theme in their sermons. The day following Hamas’ attack, in which Israeli cities were barraged and some 1,200 people were massacred, Greg Laurie, senior pastor at the Harvest Riverside Fellowship in California, framed the violence in terms of End Times prophecy. “The Bible tells us in the End Times that Israel will be scattered and regathered,” Laurie said. “The Bible predicted hundreds of thousands of years ago that a large force from the North of Israel will attack her after she (Israel) was regathered and one of the allies with modern Russia, or Magog, will be Iran or Persia.” Before calling the church to pray for peace in Jerusalem, Laurie added, “If you get up in the morning and read this headline “Russia Attacks Israel,” fasten your seatbelt because you’re seeing Bible prophecy fulfilled in your lifetime.”
(Fiona Andre/Roys Report 11/19/23)
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Other prominent evangelicals have taken up the theme in their sermons. The day following Hamas’ attack, in which Israeli cities were barraged and some 1,200 people were massacred, Greg Laurie, senior pastor at the Harvest Riverside Fellowship in California, framed the violence in terms of End Times prophecy. “The Bible tells us in the End Times that Israel will be scattered and regathered,” Laurie said. “The Bible predicted hundreds of thousands of years ago that a large force from the North of Israel will attack her after she (Israel) was regathered and one of the allies with modern Russia, or Magog, will be Iran or Persia.” Before calling the church to pray for peace in Jerusalem, Laurie added, “If you get up in the morning and read this headline “Russia Attacks Israel,” fasten your seatbelt because you’re seeing Bible prophecy fulfilled in your lifetime.”
(Fiona Andre/Roys Report 11/19/23)
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Greg Laurie
1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 says, “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord” (NKJV). The words “caught up” are from the root word “harpazo,” which is translated “rapturus” in Latin, and you get your English word “rapture” from it. So after the Rapture happens, a mysterious, charismatic man emerges on the scene that the Bible calls the beast, and the Antichrist. The Antichrist inaugurates a seven year tribulation period. So the Rapture, then the Antichrist, then the Tribulation (so you can kind of get an idea of how things fit together). The Tribulation period begins peacefully. The Antichrist deceives people because he brings global peace temporarily. In fact, the Bible says through peace, he will deceive many. Then this all culminates in the Battle of Armageddon, fought at the end of the Tribulation period, and then comes the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
― Greg Laurie, Harvest; Chronology of End Times Events 8.25.23
― Greg Laurie, Harvest; Chronology of End Times Events 8.25.23
What Church Is Jesus Revolution Based On?
Jesus Revolution tells the story of Greg Laurie and how he was involved in the Jesus movement in California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement was an evangelical Christian movement characterized by the increase of religion in the state, thanks to the blend of counterculture with Evangelicalism. The 2023 Christian drama film pulls inspiration from the autobiographical book of the same name that the real Greg Laurie co-wrote in 2018. Plus, the church depicted in the movie is based on a place of worship that exists in real life.
Joel Courtney stars as Laurie in the film, and the rest of the cast includes Kelsey Grammer as Chuck Smith, Jonathan Roumie as Lonnie Frisbee, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Charlene McDaniel, Anna Grace Barlow as Cathe Martin, and Nic Bishop as Dick. Along with Courtney's Laurie, Grammer's character Chuck Smith is an instrumental figure in the movie and is based on a real pastor. As a matter of fact, the church that Greg and Cathe stumble upon in Jesus Revolution is inspired by Smith's chapel. (Sarah Little/Screen Rant 8/3/23)
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Jesus Revolution tells the story of Greg Laurie and how he was involved in the Jesus movement in California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement was an evangelical Christian movement characterized by the increase of religion in the state, thanks to the blend of counterculture with Evangelicalism. The 2023 Christian drama film pulls inspiration from the autobiographical book of the same name that the real Greg Laurie co-wrote in 2018. Plus, the church depicted in the movie is based on a place of worship that exists in real life.
Joel Courtney stars as Laurie in the film, and the rest of the cast includes Kelsey Grammer as Chuck Smith, Jonathan Roumie as Lonnie Frisbee, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Charlene McDaniel, Anna Grace Barlow as Cathe Martin, and Nic Bishop as Dick. Along with Courtney's Laurie, Grammer's character Chuck Smith is an instrumental figure in the movie and is based on a real pastor. As a matter of fact, the church that Greg and Cathe stumble upon in Jesus Revolution is inspired by Smith's chapel. (Sarah Little/Screen Rant 8/3/23)
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June 14, 2023: CBN: 'Overwhelming Response!' Greg Laurie Cites 'Revival', Preps 'Jesus Revolution' Baptism at Pirates Cove
The location historically known to be the site for thousands of water baptisms during the Jesus Movement will once again be the place where hundreds will gather to declare their faith in Christ this summer
The location historically known to be the site for thousands of water baptisms during the Jesus Movement will once again be the place where hundreds will gather to declare their faith in Christ this summer
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April 1, 2023: How to Face Overwhelming Obstacles
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Greg Laurie
“Suffering is a part of every life. Rain falls upon every life. All people encounter tragedy. Everybody struggles through hardship—not just Christians. But for the believer, for the child of God, whatever comes into our life first comes through the grid of God’s plan and purpose for our lives. There are no accidents in the life of the believer.”
― Greg Laurie, Why Does God Allow Suffering?
― Greg Laurie, Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Greg Laurie
“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.”
― Greg Laurie, Losers and Winners, Saints and Sinners: How to Finish Strong in the Spiritual Race
“The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out.”
― Greg Laurie, Losers and Winners, Saints and Sinners: How to Finish Strong in the Spiritual Race
Apr 2, 2023: Christian Post: Pastor Greg Laurie reveals new venue for Harvest Crusade, shares why it won't be at Angel Stadium
After over three decades of hosting the Harvest Crusade at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium in Southern California, Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship announced a change in venue for the 2023 event, saying this year’s event will take place at the Honda Center.
In a blog post on the crusade’s website, Laurie wrote that the decision to change the venue was prompted by Angel Stadium’s management, who informed the organizers that they could no longer allow people on the field during baseball season.
After over three decades of hosting the Harvest Crusade at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium in Southern California, Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship announced a change in venue for the 2023 event, saying this year’s event will take place at the Honda Center.
In a blog post on the crusade’s website, Laurie wrote that the decision to change the venue was prompted by Angel Stadium’s management, who informed the organizers that they could no longer allow people on the field during baseball season.
Jan 18, 2023: Greg Laurie: Harvest: Prepared to Pay the Price
Jan 5, 2023: Movie Guide: ‘WE NEED TO RETURN TO WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A REAL CHRISTIAN’: GREG LAURIE AND KIRK CAMERON DISCUSS REVIVAL
Greg Laurie and Kirk Cameron recently had a conversation about revivals, spiritual awakenings, and how the younger generation is searching for answers.
When defining what a revival is, Laurie turned to a friend’s own definition: “When God gets so sick and tired of being misrepresented, He shows up Himself.”
“I don’t think there’s anything we can do to make a revival happen,” he went on. “But I think we can prepare the ground.”
Laurie said America and the church need a “spiritual awakening…we need to return to what it means to be a real Christian.”
Greg Laurie and Kirk Cameron recently had a conversation about revivals, spiritual awakenings, and how the younger generation is searching for answers.
When defining what a revival is, Laurie turned to a friend’s own definition: “When God gets so sick and tired of being misrepresented, He shows up Himself.”
“I don’t think there’s anything we can do to make a revival happen,” he went on. “But I think we can prepare the ground.”
Laurie said America and the church need a “spiritual awakening…we need to return to what it means to be a real Christian.”
Nov 30, 2022: Gregs Blog: Johnny Cash: Walking the Line Between Good and Evil
As a Christian for almost 50 years and a pastor for decades, I know that verse well. I also find it interesting that it was chosen for “The Man in Black’s” memorial.
“Let the words of my mouth. . .” That’s ironic, given that nobody had a voice or cadence like Johnny Cash. A touchstone in my life dating back to my childhood, I remember watching Cash perform on television with my grandparents and hearing that deep booming voice—once called “The Voice of America.”
As a Christian for almost 50 years and a pastor for decades, I know that verse well. I also find it interesting that it was chosen for “The Man in Black’s” memorial.
“Let the words of my mouth. . .” That’s ironic, given that nobody had a voice or cadence like Johnny Cash. A touchstone in my life dating back to my childhood, I remember watching Cash perform on television with my grandparents and hearing that deep booming voice—once called “The Voice of America.”
Nov 26, 2022: CBN: How 'The Man in Black' Saw the Light: The Faith & Redemption of Johnny Cash Hitting Theaters in December
A new documentary film examining Country Music legend Johnny Cash's redemption is coming to a theater near you this December.
And the trailer for Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon has just been released.
Presented by Fathom Events, the film is based on the book of the same title written by California megachurch Pastor Greg Laurie. He also serves as one of the documentary's executive producers.
A new documentary film examining Country Music legend Johnny Cash's redemption is coming to a theater near you this December.
And the trailer for Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon has just been released.
Presented by Fathom Events, the film is based on the book of the same title written by California megachurch Pastor Greg Laurie. He also serves as one of the documentary's executive producers.
Feb 25, 2022: Christian Post: 6 Evangelical reactions to Russia’s Ukraine invasion: ‘Potentially major prophetic fulfillment’
California megachurch pastor, evangelist and author Greg Laurie took to his Facebook page Thursday to urge supporters to “stand united in prayer for the people of Ukraine.”
California megachurch pastor, evangelist and author Greg Laurie took to his Facebook page Thursday to urge supporters to “stand united in prayer for the people of Ukraine.”
Feb 14, 2022: Christianity Daily: How To Keep A Strong Marriage, According To A Pastor’s Wife For Almost Five Decades
"Nobody arrives ready. For a marriage to grow strong and healthy, each person has to change to meet the other's needs," Cathe Laurie wrote on Charisma Magazine.
Laurie is a podcaster, the director of a women's ministry in Harvest Christian Fellowship (HCF) and wife of HCF Senior Pastor Greg Laurie.
"Nobody arrives ready. For a marriage to grow strong and healthy, each person has to change to meet the other's needs," Cathe Laurie wrote on Charisma Magazine.
Laurie is a podcaster, the director of a women's ministry in Harvest Christian Fellowship (HCF) and wife of HCF Senior Pastor Greg Laurie.
Jan 5, 2022: Christian Post: Ray Bentley, author and Maranatha Chapel founder, dies from COVID-19 complications
Greg Laurie, author and senior pastor of the California-based megachurch Harvest Christian Fellowship, took to Twitter to offer his condolences.
“So sad to hear that my friend, Pastor Ray Bentley died due to complications from COVID,” tweeted Laurie on Wednesday morning. “Death does not have the final word, Christ does! Ray is alive and well in Heaven! He will be deeply missed.”
Aug 4, 2021: Crosswalk: When It’s Time to Walk Away - Greg Laurie Devotion
Greg Laurie, author and senior pastor of the California-based megachurch Harvest Christian Fellowship, took to Twitter to offer his condolences.
“So sad to hear that my friend, Pastor Ray Bentley died due to complications from COVID,” tweeted Laurie on Wednesday morning. “Death does not have the final word, Christ does! Ray is alive and well in Heaven! He will be deeply missed.”
Aug 4, 2021: Crosswalk: When It’s Time to Walk Away - Greg Laurie Devotion
Oct 10, 2020: CBN: 'With God's Help and Your Prayers, I Expect to Get Through This': Greg Laurie Announces He Has COVID
Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship with locations in Riverside and Irvine, California and Maui, Hawaii, has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a video sent to CBN News on Monday, Laurie explained his symptoms started with some fatigue he was feeling, some aches and pains, and fever.
"Then I found out the news that I didn't want to find out that I have the coronavirus," Laurie said.
Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship with locations in Riverside and Irvine, California and Maui, Hawaii, has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a video sent to CBN News on Monday, Laurie explained his symptoms started with some fatigue he was feeling, some aches and pains, and fever.
"Then I found out the news that I didn't want to find out that I have the coronavirus," Laurie said.
Aug 23, 2017: Charisma: 10,000 Surrender to Christ at Latest Greg Laurie Crusade
During a week when America struggled to make sense of the hatred and violence perpetrated by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, more than 92,000 people gathered at Angel Stadium of Anaheim this past weekend, Aug. 18 – 20, to hear a message of hope and unity in Christ presented by Pastor Greg Laurie at his annual Southern California Harvest Crusade outreach. Another 46,972 attended the crusade via a live internet broadcast.
During a week when America struggled to make sense of the hatred and violence perpetrated by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, more than 92,000 people gathered at Angel Stadium of Anaheim this past weekend, Aug. 18 – 20, to hear a message of hope and unity in Christ presented by Pastor Greg Laurie at his annual Southern California Harvest Crusade outreach. Another 46,972 attended the crusade via a live internet broadcast.
June 11, 2017: The Sun: Pastor Greg Laurie digs into the final days of Steve McQueen
When it comes to salvation, not much separates a pastor from a pop icon.
That’s what Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Ministries, found as he delved into the life of the Hollywood star dubbed “King of Cool.”
Laurie’s latest book, “Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon,” explores how the actor became a born-again Christian six months before he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It is set to be released Sunday night, June 11, during a Harvest America event at the University of Phoenix stadium in Arizona broadcast live worldwide on TBN.
When it comes to salvation, not much separates a pastor from a pop icon.
That’s what Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Ministries, found as he delved into the life of the Hollywood star dubbed “King of Cool.”
Laurie’s latest book, “Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon,” explores how the actor became a born-again Christian six months before he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It is set to be released Sunday night, June 11, during a Harvest America event at the University of Phoenix stadium in Arizona broadcast live worldwide on TBN.
June 9, 2017: Orange County Register: Pastor Greg Laurie’s new book tells of how actor Steve McQueen became a Christian right before his death
Harvest Ministries’ Pastor Greg Laurie authored the book “Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon.” The book is based on Laurie’s cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through Malibu, Hollywood, the Midwest and New York tracing McQueen’s life, relationships, career and spiritual journey. The iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his film “Bullitt.”
Harvest Ministries’ Pastor Greg Laurie authored the book “Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon.” The book is based on Laurie’s cross-country drive in his 1968 Highland Green Ford Mustang 390 GT through Malibu, Hollywood, the Midwest and New York tracing McQueen’s life, relationships, career and spiritual journey. The iconic muscle car was the vehicle McQueen drove in his film “Bullitt.”
May 27, 2016: Assist News: Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie Announces 2016 Events in Southern California and Georgia
Marking 27 years of large-scale evangelistic outreach that has touched the lives of people across the country and around the world, Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie says it will be holding events in Southern California and Atlanta, Georgia in 2016.
May 10, 2015: Christian Post: Greg Laurie Says America's Hope Lies in God's House, Not White House
Pastor Greg Laurie of California's Harvest Church told a gathering of pastors and church leaders earlier this week that the Unites States has many external threats like terrorism but it also has a greater internal threat from those attacking religious freedom and the family, and that can be dealt with only through a spiritual revival in God's House.
Apr 9, 2015: Greg Lauries: Crossmap: Are You Being Watched?
Dec 5, 2014: Christian Post: Greg Laurie on End Times: ISIS May Fulfill Bible Prophecy; US Needs to Align With Israel in Last Days
Harvest Ministries Pastor Greg Laurie points to ISIS' beheadings and various acts of Islamic terrorism against the Western world and Jews as signs that the Church is indeed living in the last days.
Oct 14, 2014: One Place: Greg Laurie Interviews Randy Alcorn on Why God Allows Suffering -
There's a lot of talk about heaven. Some have even written books about their near-death experiences and what they know about "the great beyond." But Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie and author Randy Alcorn reveal the truth about heaven from the pages of God's Word.
Oct 6, 2014: BCNN1: Over 3,000 People Make a Decision for Christ at Harvest America in Dallas as Greg Laurie Shares the ‘2,000-Year-Old Solution for Stressful Times’
The event was held on Sunday, October 5, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Over 20,000 people were in attendance with an estimated 3,000 watching from screens outside the basketball/hockey arena. Over 3,900 host locations also streamed the event to audiences around the country with one location reporting about 6,000 in attendance.
Marking 27 years of large-scale evangelistic outreach that has touched the lives of people across the country and around the world, Harvest Crusades with Greg Laurie says it will be holding events in Southern California and Atlanta, Georgia in 2016.
May 10, 2015: Christian Post: Greg Laurie Says America's Hope Lies in God's House, Not White House
Pastor Greg Laurie of California's Harvest Church told a gathering of pastors and church leaders earlier this week that the Unites States has many external threats like terrorism but it also has a greater internal threat from those attacking religious freedom and the family, and that can be dealt with only through a spiritual revival in God's House.
Apr 9, 2015: Greg Lauries: Crossmap: Are You Being Watched?
Dec 5, 2014: Christian Post: Greg Laurie on End Times: ISIS May Fulfill Bible Prophecy; US Needs to Align With Israel in Last Days
Harvest Ministries Pastor Greg Laurie points to ISIS' beheadings and various acts of Islamic terrorism against the Western world and Jews as signs that the Church is indeed living in the last days.
Oct 14, 2014: One Place: Greg Laurie Interviews Randy Alcorn on Why God Allows Suffering -
There's a lot of talk about heaven. Some have even written books about their near-death experiences and what they know about "the great beyond." But Wednesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie and author Randy Alcorn reveal the truth about heaven from the pages of God's Word.
Oct 6, 2014: BCNN1: Over 3,000 People Make a Decision for Christ at Harvest America in Dallas as Greg Laurie Shares the ‘2,000-Year-Old Solution for Stressful Times’
The event was held on Sunday, October 5, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Over 20,000 people were in attendance with an estimated 3,000 watching from screens outside the basketball/hockey arena. Over 3,900 host locations also streamed the event to audiences around the country with one location reporting about 6,000 in attendance.
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Sept 4, 2014: Christian Post: Evangelist Greg Laurie Disappointed Director Angelina Jolie Chose to Leave Out World War II Hero's Christian Faith in 'Unbroken' Movie
Evangelist Greg Laurie, who knew World War II hero Louis Zamperini well through public interviews and time spent together privately before he died on July 2, said he was disappointed to hear that the film based on his life as adapted from the book Unbroken, will not include the story of his faith in Jesus Christ. |
"I'm disappointed that director Angelina Jolie has chosen to leave this vital and essential part of Louis Zamperini's life out of this much anticipated film," Laurie, who is perhaps best known for leading the Harvest crusades, told The Christian Post recently. "To me, the most amazing part of his story is not just surviving the incomprehensible beatings in the Japanese internment camp, or being adrift at sea for over 47 days. It was the fact that Louis was able, because of his conversion and newfound Christian faith, to go back to Japan to the very guards who mistreated him and forgive them, as well as tell them about Jesus Christ." 9.4.14 |
Aug 17, 2014: BCNN1: Angel Stadium Packed for 25th Annual Harvest Crusades, Greg Laurie Leads Thousands to Accept Christ
The 100,000 bumper stickers and half-million fliers and invitations produced every year and distributed throughout Southern California are part of an extensive and sophisticated promotional effort by the evangelical Christian gathering, which celebrated its 25th year Friday night at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The 100,000 bumper stickers and half-million fliers and invitations produced every year and distributed throughout Southern California are part of an extensive and sophisticated promotional effort by the evangelical Christian gathering, which celebrated its 25th year Friday night at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.