It’s not uncommon for Pastor Greg Laurie to preach the gospel and invite listeners to make a decision that will forever change their lives. Whether he’s addressing the thousands attending the March for Life or those gathered at a weekend service at Harvest Christian Fellowship in California, Laurie unapologetically and clearly speaks to “the power of the gospel.”
“People are searching,” Laurie said in a recent social media post. “They are hungry for truth.”
Greg Laurie Presented a ‘Brief’ Gospel Invitation at Harvest and 300 People Responded
With four campuses across California and Hawaii and services streaming online, Harvest Christian Fellowship reaches people around the globe. Laurie founded the church in 1973 and has served as senior pastor ever since.
He also spent time with evangelist Billy Graham. Laurie “helped him with his message preparation” and “had a front-row seat to watch the greatest evangelist of modern times.”
“It’s as though I enrolled in the finest evangelistic university on Earth,” recalled Laurie.
At a recent service held at his church’s Riverside campus, Laurie preached on “The Man Who Needed a Second Chance.” He decided to share a “brief gospel invitation.” Nearly 300 people made decisions for Christ.
“You can see people coming forward,” Laurie shared, “stepping out in faith to publicly declare their decision to follow Christ. It’s absolutely incredible!”
Laurie called on everyone—not just pastors—to share the gospel. “People are searching,” he explained. “They are hungry for truth. They just need someone like you to start the conversation, to point them to Jesus.”
“The Bible says, ‘How will they hear unless someone tells them?'” Laurie, said quoting Romans 10:14. “The answer? They won’t. So let’s step up, speak up, and share the gospel—because when we do, lives are changed for eternity.”
“I have to tell you—God is moving!” said Laurie.
Laurie led those who came forward in a prayer, asking them to pray the words out loud after he said them first.
The Power of the Gospel—People Are Hungry for Truth
I have to tell you—God is moving!
At the end of my message last Sunday, “The Man Who Needed a Second Chance,” I shared a brief Gospel invitation. Almost 300 people responded!
In this video from Harvest OC—just a quick clip I… pic.twitter.com/I3LTNeItLy
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) February 19, 2025
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