Building a Better Life

Delivered on 03/27/2021

Part 1 of Building a Better Life

Captivity is the condition of having your freedom limited involuntarily. Because of the COVID-19 global pandemic, 2020 was a year of captivity for all of us—but we're now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In this special Palm Sunday message, Pastor Rick Warren teaches how we can resume life successfully and honor God as things begin opening up and our choices are restored.

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• MP3 audio file
• Transcript; Word document format
• Outlines: Blank and filled out; Word document format
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint)
• Talk It Over: Sermon discussion points for Small Groups; Word document format

Delivered on 04/03/2021

Part 2 of Building a Better Life

That very first Easter morning, both the angels and the resurrected Jesus said to the people, "Don't be afraid." God does not want us to be afraid, yet we make daily decisions based on our hidden fears. In this Easter message, Pastor Rick Warren shows us there is now a way to live without fear—all because of the resurrection. Discover how to live fearlessly today!

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• MP3 audio file
• Transcript; Word document format
• Outlines: Blank and filled out; Word document format
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint)
• Talk It Over: Sermon discussion points for Small Groups; Word document format

Delivered on 04/10/2021

Part 3 of Building a Better Life

The world has changed dramatically since last year. You have changed, too, as you've developed some new patterns and habits. But instead of resuming the way you used to live, God is giving you an opportunity for a total reset. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren lays out four biblical steps for resetting your life and establishing new healthy habits.

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• MP3 audio file
• Transcript; Word document format
• Outlines: Blank and filled out; Word document format
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint)
• Talk It Over: Sermon discussion points for Small Groups; Word document format

Delivered on 04/17/2021

Part 4 of Building a Better Life

Wind is one of the most powerful forces of nature. In fact, all throughout the Bible, God uses wind as a metaphor for the unexpected circumstances that show up in your life. In this message, Pastor Rick Warren describes four different kinds of wind—winds of change, opposition, temptation, and conflict—and shares four biblical principles to withstanding those winds.

This resource includes:

• MP3 audio file
• Transcript; Word document format
• Outlines: Blank and filled out; Word document format
• Message slides (.jpeg and PowerPoint)
• Talk It Over: Sermon discussion points for Small Groups; Word document format