God Is Not an AI Search Engine | Greg Laurie

About this sermon

Do you remember the first time you truly prayed? In this episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg Laurie opens up about the powerful, often overlooked practice of prayer—and why it can transform your relationship with God and your everyday life. Drawing from his own journey as a new believer and his interactions with spiritual giants like Billy Graham, Pastor Greg Laurie shares candid stories, biblical insights, and down-to-earth wisdom to help you move beyond rote words and genuinely connect with your Heavenly Father. Centering the conversation around the Lord’s Prayer, Pastor Greg Laurie unpacks its role as both a prayer for all occasions and a practical template for your daily communication with God. You’ll hear about: - How the Lord’s Prayer shapes your view of God—not as some distant force, but as a loving Father who runs to embrace His children, even in their brokenness. - The surprising reasons why many believers don’t pray as much as they want to—and how shifting your priorities can open the door to a more vibrant faith. - What to do when God seems silent, including a memorable framework: If the request is wrong, God says “no”; if the timing is wrong, He says “slow”; if you are wrong, He says “grow”; but if everything’s right, God says “go.” Whether you’re battling doubt, longing for deeper purpose, or hungry to experience real spiritual change, this episode reminds us: prayer isn’t about getting our will in Heaven, but welcoming God’s will on earth—starting with our own hearts. Ready to rediscover the wonder and life-changing power of prayer? Subscribe for more conversations like this, and let your journey with God grow richer, one honest prayer at a time. CHAPTERS: 00:00 God Is Not an AI Search Engine 01:19 Pastor Greg’s First Answered Prayer Story 02:27 Emergency Lord’s Prayer—A Pilot’s Crisis 04:38 Praying the Lord’s Prayer at March for Life 05:41 Why Memorize the Lord’s Prayer? 07:47 Social Media vs. Time Spent in Prayer 09:45 Do We Really Believe Prayer Works? 12:49 Jesus Teaches the Lord’s Prayer: The Ultimate Model 13:37 God as Father—The Prodigal Son Parallel 19:46 "Father Knows Best"—What Sets God Apart 22:20 The “Hallowed Be Your Name” Lifestyle Test 23:53 Praying for Christ’s Return and Loved Ones’ Salvation 29:39 Never Stop Praying for Those Far from God 32:12 Wrestling With God’s Will—Jonah and Jesus' Struggles 34:42 Prayer Isn’t Getting My Will in Heaven 37:05 "Give Us This Day": Total Dependence on God 39:14 Whose Cookies Are You Eating? The Cookie Parable 41:48 "Forgive Us"—Power and Challenge of Forgiveness 44:49 The Destructive Power of Unforgiveness 46:21 Temptation Is So Tempting—How to Pray Against It 49:53 Ask, Seek, Knock: The Persistence Principle 53:21 Can Nonbelievers Pray? The Sinner’s Prayer Invitation 55:53 Closing Prayer and Invitation to New Believers ___________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe so you are notified as soon as a new video arrives. Get exclusive content on the Harvest+ Streaming App, including Harvest Films, TV shows and hundreds of messages from Pastor Greg Laurie. Available on Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TV! Watch here: https://watch.harvest.org/ To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/