Messages

This message recounts the transformative story of Pastor Greg Laurie and the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highlighting how Pastor Chuck Smith's initial skepticism towards the hippie generation turned into a powerful ministry. Chuck's daughter, Jeanette, introduced him to a converted hippie named Lonnie, whose sincere faith challenged Chuck to open his heart and church to these young seekers. This act of hospitality sparked a movement where many found faith in Jesus, reminiscent of Jesus' own ministry to the marginalized and despised. The sermon emphasizes the boundless reach of God's love and the importance of welcoming and serving others with humility, as Jesus did. It calls for a renewed commitment to love and guide the next generation, urging listeners to embrace and support those who feel like outcasts, just as God’s grace is sufficient for all.