Jesus and The Open Heart | Letting God In

Greg Laurie: A New Beginning26mApril 9, 2026

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Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a powerful message on 'Jesus and the Open Heart' from Luke chapter 18, emphasizing the necessity of childlike faith to enter the kingdom of God. He contrasts the honest, open-heartedness of children with the hardened, cynical attitudes that often develop in adulthood, urging listeners to shed pretense and come to God with humility and dependence. The sermon highlights the biblical vision of true masculinity—watchful, provider, strong, and above all, loving—rooted in Christ’s example. Laurie also celebrates the growing spiritual awakening among young men, attributing it to a longing for purpose, responsibility, and authentic manhood in contrast to modern cultural narratives. He calls listeners to bring their children to Christ, modeling faith through consistent, authentic living, and invites anyone not yet committed to Christ to respond in prayer, offering a free New Believer's Bible to those who do.

Key Takeaways
1

To enter the kingdom of God, you must receive it like a child—honestly, humbly, and with complete dependence on God.

2

True masculinity is not about dominance but about being watchful, a provider, spiritually strong, and above all, loving—modeled after Christ.

3

Parents must intentionally train their children in the way of the Lord, not through hypocrisy, but by living a life that makes faith attractive.

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Young men are returning to church not for self-indulgence, but for responsibility, sacrifice, and authentic leadership.

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God is just a prayer away—anyone can call on the name of the Lord and be saved, beginning a new relationship with Him today.

Chapters
0:00
3 min

The Heart of Heaven and the Childlike Faith

Anyone who doesn't receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.

Highlight
2:30
5 min

The Hardened Heart and the Need for Openness

Laurie explores how adulthood can lead to cynicism and emotional armor, comparing the hardened heart to a turtle in its shell. He argues that only an open heart can truly connect with God.

7:30
8 min

The Biblical Vision of True Masculinity

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all of that be done in love.

Highlight
15:00
8 min

Children and the Example of Openness

The kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these little children.

Highlight
22:30
4 min

Invitation to Faith and New Believer's Support

Laurie invites listeners to respond to God through prayer, offers a free New Believer's Bible, and encourages financial support for the ministry, emphasizing the impact of listener generosity.

High-Impact Quotes
Anyone who doesn't receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.
Greg Laurie0:30
Viral: 90.0
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong, and let all of that be done in love.
Greg Laurie4:19
Viral: 85.0
The strongest man who ever lived was Jesus. He was a very definition of masculinity.
Greg Laurie7:40
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Greg Laurie
Topics Discussed
Childlike Faith95%True Masculinity90%Spiritual Parenting85%Invitation to Salvation80%Heaven and Eternal Life75%Modern Manhood70%Hypocrisy in Faith65%Listener Support and Ministry Funding60%
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Jesus Christ

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Greg Laurie

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Luke chapter 18

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Harvest.org

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1 Corinthians 16:13–14

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New Believer's Bible

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Proverbs 22:6

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As It Is In Heaven

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Rich Young Ruler

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Baby

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