2017 Non-Series Sermons
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The Dawning of God's Will for Your Life
Delivered on 01/01/2017
It's always a good time for a fresh start, but first you need to know the one thing that will help everything else fall into place — your God-given purpose. Pastor Buddy Owens shares an inspiring message, teaching us how to discern God's will and stay focused on his goals us, drawing from God's Word.
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Delivered on 01/01/2017
It's always a good time for a fresh start, but first you need to know the one thing that will help everything else fall into place — your God-given purpose. Pastor Buddy Owens shares an inspiring message, teaching us how to discern God's will and stay focused on his goals us, drawing from God's Word.
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The Greatest Life Possible
Delivered on 01/22/2017
Want to live an extraordinary life? Turns out, what you accomplish isn't nearly as important as the quality of your relationships. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Tom Holladay shares valuable insight on how to live your best life. You'll learn how to prioritize the right things and fill your life with what's most important — love — as Jesus taught in Mark 12:29-30.
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Delivered on 01/22/2017
Want to live an extraordinary life? Turns out, what you accomplish isn't nearly as important as the quality of your relationships. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Tom Holladay shares valuable insight on how to live your best life. You'll learn how to prioritize the right things and fill your life with what's most important — love — as Jesus taught in Mark 12:29-30.
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Interview with Lee Strobel
Delivered on 03/11/2017
Tom Holladay interviews Lee Strobel a few weeks before the release of the movie based on Lee's life and his best-selling book, The Case For Christ. Lee shares about his conversion from atheism to Christianity and helps us to see through the eyes of a skeptic or atheist to better understand how we can share Christ with others who are far from God.
Delivered on 03/11/2017
Tom Holladay interviews Lee Strobel a few weeks before the release of the movie based on Lee's life and his best-selling book, The Case For Christ. Lee shares about his conversion from atheism to Christianity and helps us to see through the eyes of a skeptic or atheist to better understand how we can share Christ with others who are far from God.
Interview with Steven Curtis Chapman
Delivered on 3/12/2017
Pastor Rick shares a heartfelt discussion with singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. They discuss the heartbreak of the loss of a child, and the hope that Jesus brings to the valleys that we face.
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Delivered on 3/12/2017
Pastor Rick shares a heartfelt discussion with singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. They discuss the heartbreak of the loss of a child, and the hope that Jesus brings to the valleys that we face.
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How to Share the Joy of Easter
Delivered on 04/09/2017
Pastor Tom Holladay teaches on Palm Sunday, preparing us to share the joy of Easter with someone who may not know about the Good News. He looks at six things we learn about sharing our faith through Jesus's example in his conversation with the woman at the well in John 4. Pastor Tom also shares his personal testimony of the invitation extended to him when he was in high school that changed his life forever.
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Delivered on 04/09/2017
Pastor Tom Holladay teaches on Palm Sunday, preparing us to share the joy of Easter with someone who may not know about the Good News. He looks at six things we learn about sharing our faith through Jesus's example in his conversation with the woman at the well in John 4. Pastor Tom also shares his personal testimony of the invitation extended to him when he was in high school that changed his life forever.
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Living by God's Promises
Delivered on 04/30/2017
Have you ever faced a problem in your life that seemed too big to overcome? Did you feel like you were destined to live with the outcome no matter how much you believed? The Bible tells us that faith can move mountains and that God faithfully keeps his promises. In this message Pastor Tom Holladay shares the importance of putting our faith in the promises of God and how to move mountains in our lives. Learn how to see with eyes of faith instead of eyes of fear by thinking big, starting small, and trusting God for miracles.
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Delivered on 04/30/2017
Have you ever faced a problem in your life that seemed too big to overcome? Did you feel like you were destined to live with the outcome no matter how much you believed? The Bible tells us that faith can move mountains and that God faithfully keeps his promises. In this message Pastor Tom Holladay shares the importance of putting our faith in the promises of God and how to move mountains in our lives. Learn how to see with eyes of faith instead of eyes of fear by thinking big, starting small, and trusting God for miracles.
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Nicodemus: An Encounter with Jesus
Delivered on 04/02/2017
When someone we love calls our name, we can automatically identify their voice, hear their tone, and picture their face, even if they're not standing in front of us. If you're longing for that same level of connection with God, this message is for you. Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks about encountering Jesus. His message on Nicodemus will teach you how to have an experience with God that will deepen your personal relationship with him.
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Delivered on 04/02/2017
When someone we love calls our name, we can automatically identify their voice, hear their tone, and picture their face, even if they're not standing in front of us. If you're longing for that same level of connection with God, this message is for you. Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks about encountering Jesus. His message on Nicodemus will teach you how to have an experience with God that will deepen your personal relationship with him.
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Living in the Spirit
Delivered on 05/28/2017
If you've ever filled your body or mind with wasteful things, you know the empty feeling that comes with those actions of regret. That's why the Bible tells us to be continually filled with good things and to live an anointed life filled with the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Buddy Owens shares what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how it reminds us of our constant need for reliance on God. You'll learn how a constant flow of the Spirit can prepare you for any challenge that comes your way.
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Delivered on 05/28/2017
If you've ever filled your body or mind with wasteful things, you know the empty feeling that comes with those actions of regret. That's why the Bible tells us to be continually filled with good things and to live an anointed life filled with the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Buddy Owens shares what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how it reminds us of our constant need for reliance on God. You'll learn how a constant flow of the Spirit can prepare you for any challenge that comes your way.
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Finding Hope Again
Delivered on 09/10/2017
Have you ever felt pain and brokenness to the point that hope seemed far beyond reach? The Bible is full of men and women who experienced deep grief and soul-crushing despair. Even Jesus felt devastating sorrow. The good news is that God is in control of all the details. Kay Warren shares a powerful message on finding hope again, no matter how dark life seems. We learn how to lean on the Word as our survival tool, and why the only one who will bring us hope is God himself. Discover hope within reach!
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Delivered on 09/10/2017
Have you ever felt pain and brokenness to the point that hope seemed far beyond reach? The Bible is full of men and women who experienced deep grief and soul-crushing despair. Even Jesus felt devastating sorrow. The good news is that God is in control of all the details. Kay Warren shares a powerful message on finding hope again, no matter how dark life seems. We learn how to lean on the Word as our survival tool, and why the only one who will bring us hope is God himself. Discover hope within reach!
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There's No Recovery Without Prayer
Delivered on 08/13/2017
Do you want to heal from the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that mess up your life? Pastor Rick Warren shares about the connection between prayer and recovery, giving examples from the Bible of different kinds of recovery including grief, shock, and loss. Discover how prayer can bring about recovery, and the hope we have in serving a God that heals our past!
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Delivered on 08/13/2017
Do you want to heal from the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that mess up your life? Pastor Rick Warren shares about the connection between prayer and recovery, giving examples from the Bible of different kinds of recovery including grief, shock, and loss. Discover how prayer can bring about recovery, and the hope we have in serving a God that heals our past!
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Prayers that Work
Delivered on 10/15/2017
Have you ever invested hours, or even days on a project that never panned out? Maybe you even threw in the towel on a failed repair job despite changing the batteries, reading the instructions, and getting a second opinion. Sometimes our prayer life can feel just like that — with a lot of time on our knees and nothing quite working. In this message, Pastor Tom Holladay teaches us about prayers that work and shares how to pray frequently, earnestly, and specifically. You'll learn how to boldly ask God to act, and five directions for specific prayers. Discover how to align your prayers with God's will, and pray with his ultimate plan in mind.
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Delivered on 10/15/2017
Have you ever invested hours, or even days on a project that never panned out? Maybe you even threw in the towel on a failed repair job despite changing the batteries, reading the instructions, and getting a second opinion. Sometimes our prayer life can feel just like that — with a lot of time on our knees and nothing quite working. In this message, Pastor Tom Holladay teaches us about prayers that work and shares how to pray frequently, earnestly, and specifically. You'll learn how to boldly ask God to act, and five directions for specific prayers. Discover how to align your prayers with God's will, and pray with his ultimate plan in mind.
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- Talk it Over
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How to Experience a Personal Reformation
Delivered on 09/17/2017
Before Martin Luther started the Reformation in the church 500 years ago, he experienced a reformation in his life. His personal reformation changed the world. Yours can too. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Tom Holladay and Pastor Buddy Owens share how to experience a personal reformation. Learn how this historic event marked the movement toward faith in Christ alone and how five Latin phrases from the Reformation still impact you today.
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Delivered on 09/17/2017
Before Martin Luther started the Reformation in the church 500 years ago, he experienced a reformation in his life. His personal reformation changed the world. Yours can too. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor Tom Holladay and Pastor Buddy Owens share how to experience a personal reformation. Learn how this historic event marked the movement toward faith in Christ alone and how five Latin phrases from the Reformation still impact you today.
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The Purpose, Practice, and Power of Prayer
Delivered on 10/22/2017
Have you ever played a sport that required daily practice just to be part of the team? Maybe you've taken up a foreign language or a musical instrument that demanded time and energy to improve or become fluent. Just like any skill we want to master, our prayer life requires practice to develop a closer relationship with God. In this message, Pastor Buddy Owens teaches us the purpose, practice, and power of prayer and how it can bring about miraculous change. You'll learn the reach and influence of your prayers, and how to practice through scheduled prayers and daily reminders. Discover how to pray effectively and be empowered through God's Word.
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Delivered on 10/22/2017
Have you ever played a sport that required daily practice just to be part of the team? Maybe you've taken up a foreign language or a musical instrument that demanded time and energy to improve or become fluent. Just like any skill we want to master, our prayer life requires practice to develop a closer relationship with God. In this message, Pastor Buddy Owens teaches us the purpose, practice, and power of prayer and how it can bring about miraculous change. You'll learn the reach and influence of your prayers, and how to practice through scheduled prayers and daily reminders. Discover how to pray effectively and be empowered through God's Word.
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All for Good
Delivered on 09/03/17
Have you ever heard someone say "everything happens for a reason"? When we examine that notion from a Biblical perspective, we're often directed to Romans 8:28, that "All things work together for good to those who love God." Not only is this one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. Bishop Dale Bronner, Pastor of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, shares the true meaning of Romans 8:28, helping us to understand the depth of this powerful verse, and how to find hope and goodness in difficult times.
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Delivered on 09/03/17
Have you ever heard someone say "everything happens for a reason"? When we examine that notion from a Biblical perspective, we're often directed to Romans 8:28, that "All things work together for good to those who love God." Not only is this one of the most quoted verses in the Bible, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. Bishop Dale Bronner, Pastor of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, shares the true meaning of Romans 8:28, helping us to understand the depth of this powerful verse, and how to find hope and goodness in difficult times.
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Who God Chooses and Uses: Those God Blessed at the First Christmas
Delivered on 12/09/2017
Christmas is a time to celebrate traditions—from gathering with family, to giving gifts, to decorating our homes. Many of these holiday practices began that first Christmas with the birth of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren shares why God chose to use and bless normal people like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Discover how the original Christmas story teaches us to celebrate God’s existence, contemplate on his Word, dedicate our gifts to Jesus, and cooperate with his plan for our lives.
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Delivered on 12/09/2017
Christmas is a time to celebrate traditions—from gathering with family, to giving gifts, to decorating our homes. Many of these holiday practices began that first Christmas with the birth of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren shares why God chose to use and bless normal people like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Discover how the original Christmas story teaches us to celebrate God’s existence, contemplate on his Word, dedicate our gifts to Jesus, and cooperate with his plan for our lives.
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Christmas Eve 2017: Don't Give Up, Look Up!
Delivered on 12/24/2017
Imagine looking into the night sky and seeing a star so bright it couldn’t be ignored. On Christmas, we celebrate Jesus—the One to whom that star pointed thousands of years ago, and the One to whom we lift our eyes today. In this message, Pastor Rick looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men, noting how their feelings changed when they changed their focus. This message of Good News can have the same impact on us today, as we experience the gift that Jesus offers us at Christmas.
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Delivered on 12/24/2017
Imagine looking into the night sky and seeing a star so bright it couldn’t be ignored. On Christmas, we celebrate Jesus—the One to whom that star pointed thousands of years ago, and the One to whom we lift our eyes today. In this message, Pastor Rick looks at the first Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men, noting how their feelings changed when they changed their focus. This message of Good News can have the same impact on us today, as we experience the gift that Jesus offers us at Christmas.
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Winning Battles You Can't Afford to Lose
Delivered on 01/15/2017
Guest speaker Ray Johnston teaches on how to replace discouragement with the hope that comes from God.
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Delivered on 01/15/2017
Guest speaker Ray Johnston teaches on how to replace discouragement with the hope that comes from God.
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Grace Is Greater
Delivered on 03/26/2017
Guest Pastor Kyle Idleman teaches on grace, and the deeper experience that we know only through Jesus. With beautiful stories from the Scriptures, he shows us that God's grace is at work in our lives, chasing us down and helping us up.
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Delivered on 03/26/2017
Guest Pastor Kyle Idleman teaches on grace, and the deeper experience that we know only through Jesus. With beautiful stories from the Scriptures, he shows us that God's grace is at work in our lives, chasing us down and helping us up.
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The Father-Heart of God
Delivered on 08/20/2017
Three-time Grammy winner, Michael W. Smith shares his special message from the heart. Prepare to be blessed through his words!
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Delivered on 08/20/2017
Three-time Grammy winner, Michael W. Smith shares his special message from the heart. Prepare to be blessed through his words!
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Live for What Really Matters
Delivered on 08/27/2017
Hardly a day passes that we don't talk to people, listen to the news, feel the weather, work to make a home or a family, or hold our cell phones. What if we were to just stop for a moment and talk to God, listen to his voice, feel his power, work towards eternity, and hold his purpose for our lives as top priority? Guest speaker Scott Wilson, senior pastor of The Oaks Fellowship in Southern Dallas, teaches the importance of living for what really matters. He shares a message on how to live for eternity and not just for today, helping us to reset our goals and live a purposeful life, no matter how busy tomorrow gets!
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Delivered on 08/27/2017
Hardly a day passes that we don't talk to people, listen to the news, feel the weather, work to make a home or a family, or hold our cell phones. What if we were to just stop for a moment and talk to God, listen to his voice, feel his power, work towards eternity, and hold his purpose for our lives as top priority? Guest speaker Scott Wilson, senior pastor of The Oaks Fellowship in Southern Dallas, teaches the importance of living for what really matters. He shares a message on how to live for eternity and not just for today, helping us to reset our goals and live a purposeful life, no matter how busy tomorrow gets!
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- Talk it Over
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The God Who Answers Prayer
Delivered on 11/19/2017
When it comes to strengthening and perfecting our prayer life, we have an open invitation from the ultimate teacher, Jesus Christ. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor H.B. Charles of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, teaches on one of Jesus' most important lessons on prayer. You'll learn Christ's formula for prayer and how to come to him with reverence, dependence, and confidence, and how to pray directly to God with a certainty that he is able!
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Delivered on 11/19/2017
When it comes to strengthening and perfecting our prayer life, we have an open invitation from the ultimate teacher, Jesus Christ. In this message at Saddleback Church, Pastor H.B. Charles of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, teaches on one of Jesus' most important lessons on prayer. You'll learn Christ's formula for prayer and how to come to him with reverence, dependence, and confidence, and how to pray directly to God with a certainty that he is able!
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Jesus, Peter, and a Volkswagen Van
Delivered on 12/31/2017
Have you ever been in a new relationship that made your heart beat faster, only to watch those butterflies in your stomach fly away after a while? But with dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, those emotions can actually evolve into a stronger, deeper love. Just like in our walk with God, it's not unusual to go from an extreme closeness to feeling somewhat detached. Join us this weekend as Pastor Kurt Johnston shares a message on how to grow in our relationship with Jesus and keep our faith headed in the right direction. You'll learn how to maintain a dynamic relationship with God, no matter how long or how well you know him.
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Delivered on 12/31/2017
Have you ever been in a new relationship that made your heart beat faster, only to watch those butterflies in your stomach fly away after a while? But with dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, those emotions can actually evolve into a stronger, deeper love. Just like in our walk with God, it's not unusual to go from an extreme closeness to feeling somewhat detached. Join us this weekend as Pastor Kurt Johnston shares a message on how to grow in our relationship with Jesus and keep our faith headed in the right direction. You'll learn how to maintain a dynamic relationship with God, no matter how long or how well you know him.
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- MP3 audio
- Transcript
- Outlines (blank and with fill-ins)
- Talk it Over
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Getting to Where You Don't Know Where You're Going
Delivered on 01/08/2017
The start of the new year brings both excitement and anxiety as you wait to see what God has in store for your life in the upcoming months. Not knowing where God will take you in the new year can make it difficult to set goals when you’re unsure of where you are going. This weekend, Pastor Kurt Johnston will share on how to have confidence in God and get rid of anxiety, even when you don't know his plan for you. If you're feeling confused about your purpose in the new year, this message is for you.
Delivered on 01/08/2017
The start of the new year brings both excitement and anxiety as you wait to see what God has in store for your life in the upcoming months. Not knowing where God will take you in the new year can make it difficult to set goals when you’re unsure of where you are going. This weekend, Pastor Kurt Johnston will share on how to have confidence in God and get rid of anxiety, even when you don't know his plan for you. If you're feeling confused about your purpose in the new year, this message is for you.
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