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No one carried more stress in life than Jesus. He literally had the weight of the world on his shoulders! In this message series, Pastor Rick shows us how Jesus handled all the pressure with peace through seven secrets of stress management.Noise is often stress—and the world is getting noisier every day. Pastor Rick shows in this message how Jesus chose meditation in solitude and collaboration with others. He did this because he needed time to hear from God and to share the load of ministry—and you do, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

No one carried more stress in life than Jesus. He literally had the weight of the world on his shoulders! In this message series, Pastor Rick shows us how Jesus handled all the pressure with peace through seven secrets of stress management.You will be guided in life by pressure or purpose. In this message, Pastor Rick helps you see how clarifying your calling and focusing on what matter most helps you avoid the tyranny of the urgent and reach your spiritual potential. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

No one carried more stress in life than Jesus. He literally had the weight of the world on his shoulders! In this message series, Pastor Rick shows us how Jesus handled all the pressure with peace through seven secrets of stress management.If you don't know who you are, then your confused identity is always going to cause you stress. Pastor Rick teaches in this message how to avoid stress by being confident in who you are and who you're living for.You will be guided in life by pressure or purpose. In this message, Pastor Rick helps you see how clarifying your calling and focusing on what matter most helps you avoid the tyranny of the urgent and reach your spiritual potential. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

One of the greatest tragedies is going through life without knowing and completing the mission God gave you. In this series, Pastor Rick walks through the nine instructions Jesus gave to his disciples when he sent them out that still apply to your life and mission today.Anyone can be won to Christ if you find the key to their heart—and the key is always a hurt, a need, or an interest. Pastor Rick shows you in this message how to open up doors for ministry so you can complete your mission and mobilize others to do the same. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

One of the greatest tragedies is going through life without knowing and completing the mission God gave you. In this series, Pastor Rick walks through the nine instructions Jesus gave to his disciples when he sent them out that still apply to your life and mission today.God didn't just fax in his love to earth. He sent it in person! In this message, Pastor Rick teaches the ways Jesus showed how to reach others through blessing them, seeking peace, and investing in people through relationships. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

God didn't just tell you what he wants you to do—he showed you how to do it. When it comes to ministry, Jesus gave us the perfect model and then promised a personal coach: the Holy Spirit, living inside you. In this series, Pastor Rick shows how Jesus not only explains the assignment—he works through you to accomplish it.One of the greatest tragedies is going through life without knowing and completing the mission God gave you. In this series, Pastor Rick walks through the nine instructions Jesus gave to his disciples when he sent them out that still apply to your life and mission today.When you're trying to reach your friends and family or even an unreached people group with the gospel, you need to follow Jesus' example. Pastor Rick teaches in this message why it's important to travel light but never travel alone, whether you're going across the street or across the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When Jesus began his public ministry, he made it clear who he came to help—the poor, the brokenhearted, the imprisoned, the blind, and the oppressed. In this series, Pastor Rick challenges us to help these same people, following the example Jesus set.The imprisoned, the blind, and the oppressed all face different forms of bondage—whether physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual. Jesus came to bring freedom, sight, and justice to those who suffer in these ways. In this message, Pastor Rick challenges us to join him in that mission. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When Jesus began his public ministry, he made it clear who he came to help—the poor, the brokenhearted, the imprisoned, the blind, and the oppressed. In this series, Pastor Rick challenges us to help these same people, following the example Jesus set.The brokenhearted suffer from pain caused by disappointment, rejection, and resentment. But Scripture promises that “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted” (Psalm 34:18 NIV). Listen to this message by Pastor Rick as he encourages us to come alongside them with God's comfort and care. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

God didn't just tell you what he wants you to do—he showed you how to do it. When it comes to ministry, Jesus gave us the perfect model and then promised a personal coach: the Holy Spirit, living inside you. In this series, Pastor Rick shows how Jesus not only explains the assignment—he works through you to accomplish it.When Jesus began his public ministry, he made it clear who he came to help—the poor, the brokenhearted, the imprisoned, the blind, and the oppressed. In this series, Pastor Rick challenges us to help these same people, following the example Jesus set.The poor come in many forms. Some lack the money to meet basic needs, others lack a moral compass, and still others are spiritually poor—unaware of the hope and salvation Jesus offers. In this message, Pastor Rick calls us to meet each type of need with compassion and truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The Bible says that we are to be Christ's ambassadors—representatives sent out on a mission to build relationships for him in the world. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at the roles, responsibilities, and rewards you have as Christ's ambassador.Being an ambassador for Christ means you have specific responsibilities to fulfill. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at why—and how—you must be an example, share the gospel message, and show love to the world around you as you live your life as his representative. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

As a follower of Jesus, you are meant to live life with specific roles and responsibilities. In this series, Pastor Rick looks at key words that describe what it means to follow Jesus and how to live out each of those roles.The Bible says that to be a follower of Christ means being a member of his family. We're not just believers, we're belongers. Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he teaches how we are to belong to the family of God, the church.Most people think megachurches are a modern phenomenon, but that's not what history shows. In fact, the first church in Jerusalem had tens of thousands of members. Join Pastor Rick as he looks back at the early church and how they modeled for us the components of a biblical church—and the advantages of living them out. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The Bible says that we are to be Christ's ambassadors—representatives sent out on a mission to build relationships for him in the world. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at the roles, responsibilities, and rewards you have as Christ's ambassador.Jesus calls us to be his ambassadors. That calling comes not only with responsibilities but also with rewards. In this message, Pastor Rick continues to share about the responsibilities of being his ambassador in the world as well as the rewards for those who represent him faithfully. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The Bible says that we are to be Christ's ambassadors—representatives sent out on a mission to build relationships for him in the world. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at the roles, responsibilities, and rewards you have as Christ's ambassador.Being an ambassador for Christ means you have specific responsibilities to fulfill. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at why—and how—you must be an example, share the gospel message, and show love to the world around you as you live your life as his representative. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

As a follower of Jesus, you are meant to live life with specific roles and responsibilities. In this series, Pastor Rick looks at key words that describe what it means to follow Jesus and how to live out each of those roles.The Bible says that we are to be Christ's ambassadors—representatives sent out on a mission to build relationships for him in the world. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at the roles, responsibilities, and rewards you have as Christ's ambassador.Being an ambassador of Jesus means God has given you a mission and the authority to speak his truth wherever you go. In this message, Pastor Rick dives deep into what it means to be an ambassador for Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but what does that really mean? Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at the qualities Jesus said are true of his disciples and how you can choose to grow spiritually and become a full-hearted follower of his.Being a disciple of Jesus often means serving others with love and sharing the Good News with others. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to share what it looks like to really be a disciple of Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but what does that really mean? Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at the qualities Jesus said are true of his disciples and how you can choose to grow spiritually and become a full-hearted follower of his.No one ever said being a disciple of Jesus would be easy. In this teaching, Pastor Rick explains how being Jesus' disciple means loving other believers and always doing what Jesus tells you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

As a follower of Jesus, you are meant to live life with specific roles and responsibilities. In this series, Pastor Rick looks at key words that describe what it means to follow Jesus and how to live out each of those roles.Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but what does that really mean? Join Pastor Rick in this message series as he looks at the qualities Jesus said are true of his disciples and how you can choose to grow spiritually and become a full-hearted follower of his.Jesus doesn't want you to be a part-time disciple. He wants your full attention, and to do that, you need to spend time with him and love him more than anything else. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at specific truths about spiritual growth and how you can measure your own spiritual maturity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

What made Mary so special was not that she was sinless—because she wasn't. Mary was special because she was willing to accept God's destiny for her. That acceptance changed the course of her life and the course of human history. In this message series, Pastor Rick gives five reasons why accepting God's destiny was best for Mary—and why it's best for you too.God doesn't force you to accept his destiny for your life. But there are many reasons he wants you to choose to follow his plan. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how God blesses and keeps his promises to people who follow him with humility. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Your destiny is largely determined by the questions you ask yourself—and how you answer them. Before the very first Christmas, Mary, who became the mother of Jesus, had to ask herself a very important question: Will I accept God's destiny for me? In this series, Pastor Rick invites you to ask yourself that same question.What made Mary so special was not that she was sinless—because she wasn't. Mary was special because she was willing to accept God's destiny for her. That acceptance changed the course of her life and the course of human history. In this message series, Pastor Rick gives five reasons why accepting God's destiny was best for Mary—and why it's best for you too.God's destiny for your life isn't always the easiest path—but it is always the best! In this teaching, Pastor Rick reminds you that your Creator knows and loves you more than anyone else. And because of that, you can trust his plan for you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The world will try to convince you that it has everything you need, but what you really need is God's dream for your life. In this message series, Pastor Rick shares the steps you need to take to get God's vision and follow his direction for your life.God wants to meet with you every day so he can speak to you. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach about getting God's vision for your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The world will try to convince you that it has everything you need, but what you really need is God's dream for your life. In this message series, Pastor Rick shares the steps you need to take to get God's vision and follow his direction for your life.It's hard to hear from God when there's too much noise in your life. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the importance of getting alone with God so you can hear him speak. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

The world will try to convince you that it has everything you need, but what you really need is God's dream for your life. In this message series, Pastor Rick shares the steps you need to take to get God's vision and follow his direction for your life.God doesn't want you to just think about his dream for your life; he wants you to long for it! Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how to develop a passion for God, making you desperate to hear from him and honor him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

We all have running conversations in our heads throughout the day. But how do we know when it's God talking to us? In this message series, Pastor Rick shares steps you can take to test whether an idea is really from God.One way to tell if you're hearing God's voice is by listening to the advice of others. Join Pastor Rick as he explains why godly friends can help you test whether or not an idea is from God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

We all have running conversations in our heads throughout the day. But how do we know when it's God talking to us? In this message series, Pastor Rick shares steps you can take to test whether an idea is really from God.Confusion is often the result of listening to your own voice instead of God's voice. In this message, Pastor Rick explains why there's always peace when you say “yes” to what God is asking you to do. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Do you want to hear from God? In this series, Pastor Rick helps you understand the barriers that keep you from hearing God and the changes you need to make in your life so that you can know and do his will.We all have running conversations in our heads throughout the day. But how do we know when it's God talking to us? In this message series, Pastor Rick shares steps you can take to test whether an idea is really from God.We often wonder if an idea is instruction from God, deception from Satan, or just something we want to do. In this teaching, Pastor Rick teaches you how to discern God's voice. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

God wants to speak to you, and he uses many different ways to communicate. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at some of the ways God chooses to speak—so you can be better equipped to hear from him.Join Pastor Rick as he continues to look at the ways God often speaks to us—through the Holy Spirit, through pain, and even through silence. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Do you want to hear from God? In this series, Pastor Rick helps you understand the barriers that keep you from hearing God and the changes you need to make in your life so that you can know and do his will.God wants to speak to you, and he uses many different ways to communicate. In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at some of the ways God chooses to speak—so you can be better equipped to hear from him.When you know how to listen, it's easier to hear from God. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how you can hear God through the Bible, through gifted teachers, and through friends and family. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Good communication is vital to any healthy relationship—especially your relationship with God. In this message series, Pastor Rick teaches how to tune into God's voice so you can grow closer to him and obey what he tells you to do.Like a healthy plant, you need to grow deep roots and keep the weeds at bay. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick and learn how to develop deep spiritual roots that help you bear fruit and eliminate the distractions that keep you from hearing God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Do you want to hear from God? In this series, Pastor Rick helps you understand the barriers that keep you from hearing God and the changes you need to make in your life so that you can know and do his will.Good communication is vital to any healthy relationship—especially your relationship with God. In this message series, Pastor Rick teaches how to tune into God's voice so you can grow closer to him and obey what he tells you to do.Cell phone reception varies widely, depending on your location. The same is true with how easily you can hear God speak. In this teaching, Pastor Rick talks about the barriers that can block your reception and close your mind to what God wants to say. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When you pray about something, God wants to know if it's a deep desire—or just a whim. Join Pastor Rick as he discusses the importance of praying fervently and frequently.Your prayer life says a lot about where you put your trust—in your feelings or in your heavenly Father. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to encourage you to pray more persistently. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When you pray about something, God wants to know if it's a deep desire—or just a whim. Join Pastor Rick as he discusses the importance of praying fervently and frequently.While we work on having a more vibrant prayer life, God is working on us. Discover what God wants to teach you while you wait on him in prayer in today's message with Pastor Rick. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There's one common ingredient found in people who experience breakthroughs: They all passionately seek after God. In this series, Pastor Rick teaches you how to supercharge your prayer life and overcome obstacles.When you pray about something, God wants to know if it's a deep desire—or just a whim. Join Pastor Rick as he discusses the importance of praying fervently and frequently.No matter what crisis we face, God will walk through it with us. In this message, Pastor Rick explains that when we pray, we are talking to a caring, consistent, capable, and close heavenly Father. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

God wants us to be authentic and honest in our prayers. Join Pastor Rick as he helps us discover what the Bible says about our conversations with our heavenly Father.When you begin to pray for others to experience a breakthrough in their lives, guess what happens in your life? Your own breakthrough. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to teach about the importance of talking to your heavenly Father. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There's one common ingredient found in people who experience breakthroughs: They all passionately seek after God. In this series, Pastor Rick teaches you how to supercharge your prayer life and overcome obstacles.God wants us to be authentic and honest in our prayers. Join Pastor Rick as he helps us discover what the Bible says about our conversations with our heavenly Father.The fact is, prayer can often be confusing. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches us how to not only pray with more confidence, but to actually enjoy it! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When everything seems to go wrong, it's time to pray a breakthrough prayer. Join Pastor Rick as he encourages you to turn your attention to God, keeping your focus on him and not your problems.When you're connected to God, you won't feel like you have to be all-powerful and all-knowing—because God is! Join Pastor Rick as continues to teach the importance of surrendering to God in prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When everything seems to go wrong, it's time to pray a breakthrough prayer. Join Pastor Rick as he encourages you to turn your attention to God, keeping your focus on him and not your problems.Our problems can often leave us feeling powerless. In this message, Pastor Rick encourages us to pray: “Lord, I need your strength and wisdom today. I can't do this without you.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There's one common ingredient found in people who experience breakthroughs: They all passionately seek after God. In this series, Pastor Rick teaches you how to supercharge your prayer life and overcome obstacles.When everything seems to go wrong, it's time to pray a breakthrough prayer. Join Pastor Rick as he encourages you to turn your attention to God, keeping your focus on him and not your problems.Breakthrough prayers always include gratitude—thanking God in advance for his blessings. In this message, Pastor Rick explains how important it is to have an attitude of gratitude when you pray. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Sometimes it feels like we're not making any progress in life—and we need a breakthrough. Join Pastor Rick as shares principles from God's Word about how prayer and fasting can lead to breakthroughs in our health, finances, relationships, and emotions.Join Pastor Rick for today's message, and continue to learn how to experience more victories by focusing on God through prayer. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Sometimes it feels like we're not making any progress in life—and we need a breakthrough. Join Pastor Rick as shares principles from God's Word about how prayer and fasting can lead to breakthroughs in our health, finances, relationships, and emotions.When you put your focus on the right things—on God—you won't have time to worry. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches you how to say, “God, I'm choosing to focus on you.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There's one common ingredient found in people who experience breakthroughs: They all passionately seek after God. In this series, Pastor Rick teaches you how to supercharge your prayer life and overcome obstacles.Sometimes it feels like we're not making any progress in life—and we need a breakthrough. Join Pastor Rick as shares principles from God's Word about how prayer and fasting can lead to breakthroughs in our health, finances, relationships, and emotions.Sometimes God tests us with stress before he trusts us with success. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the importance of remembering to seek God at all times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When you're not sure what's in God's Word, it's difficult to know how to pray and what to pray when facing hard times. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you discover how to pray according to God's promises.Many of the problems we face in life happen when we make decisions without seeking God first. Join Pastor Rick as he continues to look at the life of Daniel for answers to the question: “How can I depend on God more through prayer?” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

When you're not sure what's in God's Word, it's difficult to know how to pray and what to pray when facing hard times. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you discover how to pray according to God's promises.There are many ways God uses adversity for your good. Listen to this message by Pastor Rick, and learn how to trust in God's goodness even when you don't understand your circumstances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There's one common ingredient found in people who experience breakthroughs: They all passionately seek after God. In this series, Pastor Rick teaches you how to supercharge your prayer life and overcome obstacles.When you're not sure what's in God's Word, it's difficult to know how to pray and what to pray when facing hard times. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you discover how to pray according to God's promises.The best thing to do during times of crisis is turn your face toward God. In this message, Pastor Rick looks at the life of Daniel for insight into how to lead a vibrant prayer life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

There are times when God wants you to slow down and other times when he wants you to speed up. But the timing is always up to God. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at biblical examples of how God sometimes asks you to move with urgency and sometimes asks you to act slowly.In this message, Pastor Rick shares how God sometimes asks you to move slowly, such as when you don't have all the facts, when you're hurt or angry, when you're facing a major decision, or when you're waiting on a seed that you've planted. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick outlines four skills you'll want to develop in order to successfully fulfill the unique mission God has for you.There are times when God wants you to slow down and other times when he wants you to speed up. But the timing is always up to God. Join Pastor Rick as he looks at biblical examples of how God sometimes asks you to move with urgency and sometimes asks you to act slowly.In this broadcast, Pastor Rick explains how God sometimes expects you to move fast, such as when you need to ask for forgiveness, when you're feeling tempted, when you have the opportunity to do good, and, particularly, when God offers you salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Do you ever worry so much about your weaknesses that you lose sight of your strengths? God has uniquely designed each of us with strengths that help us fulfill our purpose and bring him glory. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—is directly tied to your life's purpose.Listen as Pastor Rick continues to share how you can maximize your strengths by knowing your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick outlines four skills you'll want to develop in order to successfully fulfill the unique mission God has for you.Do you ever worry so much about your weaknesses that you lose sight of your strengths? God has uniquely designed each of us with strengths that help us fulfill our purpose and bring him glory. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—is directly tied to your life's purpose.God made you unique and wired you for a specific purpose. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how you can determine your purpose by discovering your SHAPE—Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Not everything in life is worth doing. The most successful people in life have mastered the skill of selection—knowing what's important and what's not. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches the fundamental questions you should ask to determine what matters most.What will last the longest? That's a critical question to ask when you're trying to decide how you should invest your life. Join Pastor Rick as he helps you understand and focus on what truly matters. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

In this series, Pastor Rick outlines four skills you'll want to develop in order to successfully fulfill the unique mission God has for you.We all have naysayers in our lives—people who don't understand our dreams and sometimes even discourage us from them. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the types of naysayers and looks at four biblical ways to beat their negativity.When naysayers criticize or mock your dreams, how do you handle that kind of negativity? Join Pastor Rick as he looks to the Bible for guidance on how to deal with the naysayers in your life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

We all have naysayers in our lives—people who don't understand our dreams and sometimes even discourage us from them. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the types of naysayers and looks at four biblical ways to beat their negativity.God doesn't want you to get distracted by negativity. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches what the Bible says about staying focused on your unique mission in life—even when the naysayers are telling you it can't be done. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

We all have naysayers in our lives—people who don't understand our dreams and sometimes even discourage us from them. In this message, Pastor Rick talks about the types of naysayers and looks at four biblical ways to beat their negativity.The greater your view of God, the smaller your problems appear. When you look at life through God's eyes, the opinions of others matter less. In this sermon, Pastor Rick continues to teach about how to handle the naysayers in life by changing your perspective. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29