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Much like buildings need support systems to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, we need the support of God and others to hold us up, especially during life’s difficulties.

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  1. 1You’ve Got to Get Connected — pt 1 (Alone, Friends, Support, Church, Small Group, Connection)Much like buildings need support systems to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, we need the support of God and others to hold us up, especially during life’s difficulties.23 min
  2. 2You’ve Got to Get Connected — pt 2 (Alone, Friends, Support, Church, Small Group, Connection)In the same way a disconnected branch can’t bear fruit, a person disconnected from God will struggle to be fruitful. Discover how staying connected to Jesus—the Vine—will transform your life.24 min
  3. 3The Prayer of Connection — pt 1 (Connected, Caring, Peace)God loves you more than you will ever know or understand. Join Pastor Rick as he talks about the peace that comes from staying connected to God—our caring Father.25 min
  4. 4The Prayer of Connection — pt 2 (Changing, Stability, Consistent, Consistency, Connected, Trust, Peace)When everything changes around us, it’s reassuring to know that God never changes. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick reminds us that God is a consistent Father and worthy of our trust.20 min
  5. 5The Prayer of Connection — pt 3 (Problems, Help, Pray, Connecting, Closeness)Our problems are often beyond our ability to handle, but they’re not beyond God’s ability. Join Pastor Rick as he encourages us to connect with God & discover just how close he really is!27 min
  6. 6The Prayer of Surrender — pt 1 (Control, Content, Encouragement, Strength, Strong)Every day you must decide who’s going to be in control of your life—you or God. In this message, discover how true contentment comes from relying on Jesus for strength.27 min
  7. 7The Prayer of Surrender — pt 2 (Control, Content, Future, Strength, Strong)Surrendering to Jesus means laying down our plans & leaving the future to God by keeping our eyes on him. Discover why we can trust God with our entire lives, no what matter happens.25 min
  8. 8The Prayer of Dependence — pt 1 (Pray, Trusting, Trust, Pray, Rely, Needs, Isaiah)The first steps toward dependence in God is seeing him as your source. Discover what it means to rely on God, remembering “[he] will keep in perfect peace all who trust in [him]” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT).29 min
  9. 9The Prayer of Dependence — pt 2 (Pray, Trusting, Trust, Pray, Rely, Strength, Strong, Generous, Generosity)When you depend on God to provide for you, he empowers you to share whatever he gives you with others. In this sermon, Pastor Rick encourages you to respond to God’s generosity by being generous.29 min
  10. 10The Prayer of Cleansing — pt 1 (Freedom, Sins, Repent, Grace)True liberation and joy come when you review every area of your life and repent of your sins. Discover steps you can take to do a personal assessment and turn toward God and his grace.23 min
  11. 11The Prayer of Cleansing — pt 2 (Freedom, Sins, Repent, Grace, Healing, Heal)God wants to heal your life, but the greatest holdup to your hang-up is you. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick points out critical steps to take in connecting with God: repentance and restitution.21 min
  12. 12The Prayer of Cleansing — pt 3 (Freedom, Sins, Repent, Grace, Healing, Heal, Forgive, Forgiveness, Mercy)God wants you to repent, to receive his forgiveness, and to reveal your faults to a trusted friend. Discover the freedom that comes from believing in God’s grace and mercy.24 min

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