New Releases by Greg Laurie

The Greatest Dreams Ever Captured! So-called "reality" TV claims to serve up a slice of authentic life to viewers...real people in real situations reacting in real ways. But it doesn't even come close to the intrigue and sheer drama of the true-life stories that leap from the pages of the Bible. Between the covers of this book, you'll find men and women "just like us" who wrestle with mountain-sized dilemmas, life-shattering tragedies and stunning opportunities. In the process, they find that with God in their lives, they are more than equal to any challenge!

"Apart from God, you will never find the happiness you are searching for." - Greg Laurie Since their beginnings in 1990, Harvest Crusades have drawn more than three million people to venues throughout the United States, as well as Australia and New Zealand. At the cornerstone of Harvest Crusades are evangelistic messages by Greg Laurie, followed by an invitation to make a commitment to Jesus Christ. How to Know God features six of those messages, given at Harvest Crusades held in 2004 and 2005. From the story of a convicted criminal and his last minute convrsion, to an explanation of the final judgment we all will face one day, Greg Laurie brings relevance and insight into the truths of the Bible for today's generation.

I believe the world today is hungry for the message that we have to offer. Greg Laurie As the featured speaker for Harvest Crusades, largescale, evangelistic outreaches attended by more than three million people since 1990, pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie is no stranger to evangelism. Of course, you don't have to be an evangelist, pastor, or missionary to share your faith, says Greg Laurie. And in Making God Known, he draws from biblical principles and personal experience to give Christians of all ages and stages of their lives the tools they need to share their faith more confidently and effectively. Inside You'll Find Three elements of effective evangelism Ways we overcomplicate evangelism A powerful evangelism tool every believer has Difficult questions unbelievers ask Four earmarks of true conversion .... and more. If you want to do more to make God known in your world, then start today with these practical and timeless principles from Greg Laurie.

The Experience God Has for You Is Beyond Anything You Could Imagine… Don’t let anything stop you from strengthening the most important relationship of your life. Drawing closer to God starts right here–with warm, clear, Bible-based devotionals on the core issues of your faith. In his down-to-earth style, Greg Laurie helps you reinforce your commitment to God and develop the habit of responding to His voice every day. Beyond guides you into Scripture reflection, prayer, and application with daily devotions that take only ten minutes a day. Discover a greater intensity and intimacy with God as your desire to trust and obey Him keeps growing. Are you ready to move beyond your present spiritual limitations? Open this book to stretch your spiritual muscles…and go deeper, further, and higher in your relationship with God.

We all know what it''s like to justify something we''re about to do with a clever excuse. Temptation knocks at every door. No one is immune. But often we put ourselves in places of vulnerability and then wonder why we get tempted. So, wherein lies the problem? With the lies we tell ourselves and our resulting behavior. In this engaging book, Greg Laurie takes an honest and humorous look at the ways we fall into sin and how we frequently rationalize our actions. Drawing from the pages of Scripture and his own experiences, he shares practical steps we can take to effectively resist temptation and put an end to the compromises that will ultimately lead to our downfall.

We can all dread the days ahead, but there is a better way! Here''s how and why you can approach your future with confidence, no matter what the present circumstances.

All of us want to live life to its fullest. Medical science seeks to add years to our lives, but only Jesus can add life to our years. This is why the Gospel of John was written: "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31) This Gospel was written so that we might believe - and then grow in our faith. The word used in John 20:31 for "believing" speaks of a continual action. So John was saying that the more we believe, the more life we will experience. Join pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie in his first Bible commentary on a journey to the first century as he explores selected passages from John 1-5. As you follow the early days of Jesus' earthly ministy and listen in on His conversations with seeking, hurting, and lonely people, you can find hope and encouragement as you discover God's great love for humanity - and for you.

Have you ever felt as though God has forgotten you? That He doesn''t care what you''re going through? Have youever needed a second chance? Have you asked, "Why me?" do you want to make your life count for something? Are you looking for meaning and purpose? You''re not alone. For centuries, people have asked these questions and experienced these emotions. And in Jesus'' day, it was no different. In the second of his series from the Gospel of John, pastor and author Greg Laurie guides us through key events in the life and ministry of Jesus, offering us a closer look into the lives of the people He touched - and how He is still reaching out to us today.

The story of Jesus Christ did not end at the cross. In fact, that was only the beginning. Why the Resurrection? explains the significance of Christ''s resurrection and provides a resounding answer to the question of life after death. This book is a companion book to Why the Passion?

One on One with a Giant All of us have to deal with Goliaths in our lives.. Giants like loneliness, addiction, jealousy, bitterness, lust, and fear. Believers need to know what to do when they encounter situations so much bigger than they are. Greg Laurie shows us how to prepare our hearts for battle, how to develop the characteristics of a giant-killer, and how to rely on our great God and loyal friends for the courage to stand, fight, and overcome those giants in our lives.

The blockbuster film The Passion of the Christ has many people asking questions about the life and message of Jesus. Popular evangelist Greg Laurie provides a simple, effective book for believers to use to introduce their unbelieving friends to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Written in a friendly devotional style, Why the Passion? will help further engage those interested in learning about the truth presented in Mel Gibson''s movie.

In "New Believer''s Guide to Prayer, " Laurie answers questions common to new Christians about the discipline of prayer.

Sixty short devotions offer married couples sound, biblical principles about marriage and practical ways to apply God''s Word to their own relationships. Each devotion provides a great starting point for couples to enhance their communication and enrich their marriages.

Renowned evangelist Greg Laurie answers questions common to new Christians in this guide. New Believer''s Guide to Effective Christian Living answers such questions as “How should I live as a Christian?” “How do I talk to God?” and “Where should I go to church?” Attractively priced for buying multiple copies to give away.

Renowned evangelist Greg Laurie answers questions common to new Christians in this guide. In New Believer''s Guide to How to Share Your Faith, Laurie tackles the new Christian''s role in the community, like “How do I tell my family that I''m a Christian?” and “What should I say to unbelieving friends?” Attractively priced for buying multiple copies to give away.

For nearly 20 years, readers have turned to Laurie for authentic, personal, Bible-based thinking about dating and personal relationships. Now God''s Design for Dating has been given a fresh new cover and has been updated to keep its message applicable for single people of the 21st century.

2000 Gold Medallion Award winner! The Upside Down Church is a must-read for pastors and church lay leaders to help them grasp the principles of biblical church growth. Any church can revolutionize its community for Christ by following a biblical model for local church ministry. Readers will rediscover the first century church priorities of fellowship, evangelism, worship, and discipleship.

Developed by Greg Laurie, one of America''s leading evangelists, the New Believer''s Bible is designed to help new Christians understand and grow in their new-found faith. Hundreds of notes written in a conversational style instruct and encourage those who are spiritually seeking.