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How to Discern the Best Time to Make a Major Change

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Building a Better Future
The First Steps To A RestartApr 25, 2021April 25, 2021
Rebuilding The City Of Your SoulMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021
Building a Better Life
Resuming Life After A CaptivityMar 28, 2021March 28, 2021
Fearless LivingApr 4, 2021April 4, 2021
Doing A 'Reset' For A Better LifeApr 11, 2021April 11, 2021
Withstanding the Winds of LifeApr 18, 2021April 18, 2021
How To Be The G.O.A.T.May 9, 2021May 9, 2021
Making a Plan to Improve Your LifeMay 16, 2021May 16, 2021
Enlisting Support For Your DreamMay 23, 2021May 23, 2021
Getting People To Work TogetherMay 30, 2021May 30, 2021
How to Discern the Best Time to Make a Major ChangeJun 6, 2021June 6, 2021
How God Heals Broken Nations
How God Heals Broken NationsJan 10, 2021January 10, 2021
The Awesome Power of Vision
Seeing Your Future With Faith, Not FearJan 3, 2021January 3, 2021
When You Need A Fresh StartJan 17, 2021January 17, 2021
Christ’s Vision: A Unified FamilyJan 24, 2021January 24, 2021
My Part In Fulfilling Christ’s VisionJan 31, 2021January 31, 2021
Maintaining Harmony In My Home, Small Group, And ChurchFeb 7, 2021February 7, 2021
Freedom From OffenseFeb 14, 2021February 14, 2021
Finding God in the Desert of the SoulFeb 21, 2021February 21, 2021
The Road To R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y.Feb 28, 2021February 28, 2021
Open For Business!Mar 7, 2021March 7, 2021
What Seeds Will You Plant This Spring?Mar 14, 2021March 14, 2021
Comfort and Joy
The Light Of Jesus For Your Darkest DaysDec 19, 2020December 19, 2020
This Weekend at Saddleback
Apologetics in the 21st CenturyNov 6, 2016November 6, 2016
Winsome Witness in a Warring World
Winsome Witness In A Warring WorldNov 15, 2020November 15, 2020
The Power of a Gentle AnswerNov 22, 2020November 22, 2020
The Purposes Of PainNov 29, 2020November 29, 2020
The Good Life – Happy Are The MercifulDec 6, 2020December 6, 2020
How To Look Forward To ChristmasDec 13, 2020December 13, 2020
Facing Darkness, Finding Hope
Facing Darkness, Finding HopeJul 12, 2020July 12, 2020
How to Pray When You Haven’t Got a Prayer
How To Pray When You Haven’t Got A PrayerJul 5, 2020July 5, 2020
Dealing With Grief
Dealing With GriefJun 14, 2020June 14, 2020
A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
A Faith That Walks Through the Valley of VirusMar 15, 2020March 15, 2020
A Faith That Isn’t Troubled by TroublesMar 22, 2020March 22, 2020
A Faith That Makes Tough Choices EasierMar 29, 2020March 29, 2020
A Faith That Counters My Bad HabitsApr 5, 2020April 5, 2020
A Faith That Anchors Me In Storms Apr 19, 2020April 19, 2020
A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 1May 3, 2020May 3, 2020
A Faith That Leads To Emotional Health: Part 2May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
A Faith That Loves My Neighbor As MyselfMay 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Real Faith Versus Fake FaithMay 31, 2020May 31, 2020
A Faith That Plants Seeds Of PeaceJun 7, 2020June 7, 2020
A Faith That De-Escalates ConflictJun 21, 2020June 21, 2020
A Faith That Handles Delays PatientlyJun 27, 2020June 27, 2020
A Faith That Helps Me Filter What I SayJul 19, 2020July 19, 2020
A Faith That Makes Me More Merciful & Less JudgmentalJul 26, 2020July 26, 2020
A Faith That Keeps Me HopefulAug 2, 2020August 2, 2020
A Faith That Keeps Me From Playing God In The Lives Of OthersAug 9, 2020August 9, 2020
A Faith for Facing an Uncertain FutureAug 16, 2020August 16, 2020
A Faith That Reduces QuarrelingAug 23, 2020August 23, 2020
A Faith That Doesn't Hold On To HurtAug 30, 2020August 30, 2020
A Faith That Passes The Tests Of LifeSep 6, 2020September 6, 2020
A Faith That Knows The End Of The StorySep 13, 2020September 13, 2020
A Faith That Doesn’t Need To HoardSep 20, 2020September 20, 2020
A Faith That Handles Wealth WiselySep 27, 2020September 27, 2020
A Faith That Helps Me See The TruthOct 4, 2020October 4, 2020
A Faith Known For IntegrityOct 11, 2020October 11, 2020
A Faith That Can Transform WeaknessesOct 18, 2020October 18, 2020
A Faith That Can Heal IllnessesOct 25, 2020October 25, 2020
Having The Mind Of Christ During An ElectionNov 1, 2020November 1, 2020
When Your Plan Doesn’t Match God’s PlanNov 8, 2020November 8, 2020
Easter 2020
Expecting A Resurrection When Life Falls ApartApr 12, 2020April 12, 2020
Time to Dream
Dreaming The Future God Wants For YouFeb 16, 2020February 16, 2020
Living God’s Dream Despite Past Poor DecisionsFeb 23, 2020February 23, 2020
The Struggle Behind Every DreamMar 1, 2020March 1, 2020
The Testing Of A DreamMar 8, 2020March 8, 2020
This Is Us
The Only Family That Will Last ForeverJan 5, 2020January 5, 2020
What On Earth Am I Here For?Jan 12, 2020January 12, 2020
The Values That Matter Most To UsJan 19, 2020January 19, 2020
How God Grows Our FaithJan 26, 2020January 26, 2020
Our 2020 Vision For Our Future TogetherFeb 2, 2020February 2, 2020
Replay: Our 2020 Vision For Our Future TogetherFeb 9, 2020February 9, 2020
Come and See
The Joy of Worship at ChristmasDec 8, 2019December 8, 2019
The 3 Wise Women Of ChristmasDec 15, 2019December 15, 2019
The Manifestation of Your Life Mission
What To Do When You Cause A Storm!Nov 3, 2019November 3, 2019
Here I AmNov 10, 2019November 10, 2019
What To Do When It Feels HopelessNov 17, 2019November 17, 2019
What To Do When You Get Another ChanceNov 24, 2019November 24, 2019
What To Remember When Things Don’t Go Your WayDec 1, 2019December 1, 2019
Counter-Culture Living in the Age of Outrage
Your Counter-Culture MissionOct 6, 2019October 6, 2019
Counter-Culture KindnessOct 13, 2019October 13, 2019
Counter-Culture CommunityOct 20, 2019October 20, 2019
Counter-Culture PresenceOct 27, 2019October 27, 2019
Talking to Kids About Stuff That Matters
Don't Let Anyone Steal Your IdentityAug 25, 2019August 25, 2019
Forming Healthy FriendshipsSep 1, 2019September 1, 2019
Creating Life-Changing ConversationsSep 8, 2019September 8, 2019
Helping Our Kids Hold Onto FaithSep 22, 2019September 22, 2019
When You’re Harassed & BulliedSep 29, 2019September 29, 2019
God’s Amazing Promises
God’s Promises About GivingJun 23, 2019June 23, 2019
God’s Promises About HeavenJun 30, 2019June 30, 2019
God’s Promise Of The Holy SpiritJul 7, 2019July 7, 2019
God’s Promises About Your FutureJul 14, 2019July 14, 2019
God’s Promises About GuidanceJul 21, 2019July 21, 2019
God’s Promises To You When You’re Afraid Of FailingAug 4, 2019August 4, 2019
God’s Promises: A Promise Only Jesus Can Make Aug 11, 2019August 11, 2019
God's Promise of Personal PeaceAug 18, 2019August 18, 2019
Building Character
Making Hard Changes In MeApr 28, 2019April 28, 2019
Breaking The Destructive Patterns In Your LifeMay 5, 2019May 5, 2019
Rethinking Your Marriage/RelationshipMay 12, 2019May 12, 2019
Learning To SeeMay 19, 2019May 19, 2019
How God Tests Your FaithMay 26, 2019May 26, 2019
Building Character At WorkJun 2, 2019June 2, 2019
Dealing with DriftingJun 9, 2019June 9, 2019
God’s Wake-Up CallJun 16, 2019June 16, 2019
Easter at Saddleback
How The Resurrection Gives Us Hope!Apr 21, 2019April 21, 2019
Rethinking Your Life
Why You Need To Think About What You Think AboutFeb 3, 2019February 3, 2019
Learning To Think Like JesusFeb 10, 2019February 10, 2019
Rethinking Your View Of YourselfFeb 17, 2019February 17, 2019
Rethinking My View Of GodFeb 24, 2019February 24, 2019
Choosing to Manage My MindMar 3, 2019March 3, 2019
Changing The Way You Think About LoveMar 10, 2019March 10, 2019
Rethinking The Problem Of SinMar 17, 2019March 17, 2019
How To Win Over Persistent TemptationsMar 24, 2019March 24, 2019
Defeating DiscouragementMar 31, 2019March 31, 2019
Changing How I Think About PainApr 7, 2019April 7, 2019
Recovering From Traumatic ExperiencesApr 14, 2019April 14, 2019
Pastor Rick's Birthday Celebration
Lessons From 60 Years Of Friendship With JesusJan 27, 2019January 27, 2019
The Foundation of a Life Well-Lived
Your Timing Is Everything!Jan 6, 2019January 6, 2019
Learning My True Identity In ChristJan 13, 2019January 13, 2019
God’s 5 Purposes For Your LifeJan 20, 2019January 20, 2019
The Promise Fulfilled
The Subversive HopeDec 2, 2018December 2, 2018
Peace For EveryoneDec 9, 2018December 9, 2018
Unexpected JoyDec 16, 2018December 16, 2018
How to Pray When You’re in Pain
How To Pray When You're In PainNov 25, 2018November 25, 2018
Trusting God Through Trouble
Trusting God Through TroubleNov 11, 2018November 11, 2018
The Purpose Driven Church
Why You Absolutely Need A Church FamilyOct 14, 2018October 14, 2018
You Need Others For Spiritual SupportOct 21, 2018October 21, 2018
Sharing Your Hope With OthersOct 28, 2018October 28, 2018
How Worshiping With Others Changes YouNov 4, 2018November 4, 2018
Ministry: The Secret To GreatnessNov 18, 2018November 18, 2018
Upward, Inward, Outward
Upward, Inward, OutwardOct 7, 2018October 7, 2018
Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
When You’ve Had A Business SetbackJul 29, 2018July 29, 2018
When Your Setback Seems IrreversibleAug 5, 2018August 5, 2018
When A Setback Isn’t Your FaultAug 12, 2018August 12, 2018
When Your Setback Feels Like FailureAug 18, 2018August 18, 2018
When a Setback Leaves You Emotionally EmptyAug 27, 2018August 27, 2018
When You Feel Like Giving Up Sep 2, 2018September 2, 2018
When Others Keep Setting You BackSep 9, 2018September 9, 2018
When A Setback Fills You With FearSep 16, 2018September 16, 2018
When It Looks Too Late For A ComebackSep 23, 2018September 23, 2018
When No One Understands Your GoalSep 30, 2018September 30, 2018
The Purpose Driven Family
How To Bring Out The Best In Kids (Or Anyone Else)Jun 17, 2018June 17, 2018
How To Bring Out The Best In Kids (Or Anyone Else) – Part 2Jun 24, 2018June 24, 2018
Love Powered ParentingJul 1, 2018July 1, 2018
What Every Kid NeedsJul 7, 2018July 7, 2018
The Prodigal Love Of The FatherJul 15, 2018July 15, 2018
How To Build A Remarkable LifeJul 22, 2018July 22, 2018
Living with Margin
Making Space to Slow the Pace of Your LifeApr 15, 2018April 15, 2018
Learning To Slow DownApr 22, 2018April 22, 2018
Starting Your Day RightApr 29, 2018April 29, 2018
Learning To Be ContentMay 6, 2018May 6, 2018
Making Room For What Matters Most May 13, 2018May 13, 2018
How To Free Myself From The Weight Of WorryMay 20, 2018May 20, 2018
Expect The Best & Plan For The WorstMay 27, 2018May 27, 2018
The Secrets Of A Productive LifeJun 3, 2018June 3, 2018
Keeping Your Tank Filled Instead Of Running On EmptyJun 10, 2018June 10, 2018
Resurrection of Purpose
Resurrection of PurposeApr 8, 2018April 8, 2018
Easter at Saddleback 2018
Walking Through The Door To FreedomApr 1, 2018April 1, 2018
Choosing Your Future
Choosing The Right Guide For My LifeMar 4, 2018March 4, 2018
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEAM FOR YOUR DREAMMar 11, 2018March 11, 2018
Choosing Which Doors You’ll Walk ThroughMar 18, 2018March 18, 2018
Choosing to let God use & Bless you: Blessing Others on MissionMar 25, 2018March 25, 2018
The Trajectory of a Life Well-Lived
A Trajectory Of Promise And PurposeFeb 18, 2018February 18, 2018
Putting Your Life Together When It’s All Fallen Apart
Putting It Together AgainFeb 11, 2018February 11, 2018
Releasing the Power of God’s Word in Your Life
Releasing The Power Of God's Word In Your LifeFeb 4, 2018February 4, 2018
Loving Like Jesus in a Fractured World
Loving Jesus in a Fractured WorldJan 7, 2018January 7, 2018
Loving The People You Might OverlookJan 14, 2018January 14, 2018
Representing Jesus And His KingdomJan 21, 2018January 21, 2018
Helping People Heal From Sexual AbuseJan 28, 2018January 28, 2018
Staying On Course
Jesus, Peter and a Volkswagen VanDec 31, 2017December 31, 2017
Christmas at Saddleback (2017)
The Most Important Word Of AllDec 3, 2017December 3, 2017
Who God Chooses & UsesDec 10, 2017December 10, 2017
God's Greatest GiftDec 17, 2017December 17, 2017
40 Days of Prayer
Do You Really Want To Grow Up?Sep 24, 2017September 24, 2017
A Beginners Guide To PrayerOct 1, 2017October 1, 2017
Prayers That WorkOct 15, 2017October 15, 2017
The Purpose, Practice, and Power of PrayerOct 22, 2017October 22, 2017
HOW TO PRAY THROUGHOUT YOUR DAYNov 5, 2017November 5, 2017
How To Pray For Healing & RestorationNov 12, 2017November 12, 2017
God is Not a Sleepy FriendNov 19, 2017November 19, 2017
When God Says "No"Nov 26, 2017November 26, 2017
How to Experience a Personal Reformation
How to Experience a Personal ReformationSep 17, 2017September 17, 2017
Finding Hope Again
Finding Hope AgainSep 10, 2017September 10, 2017
All for Good
All for GoodSep 3, 2017September 3, 2017
Live for What Really Matters
Live For What Really MattersAug 27, 2017August 27, 2017
Music and a Message with Grammy Winner Michael W. Smith
The Father-Heart of GodAug 20, 2017August 20, 2017
There is No Recovery without Prayer
There's No Recovery Without PrayerAug 13, 2017August 13, 2017
Everyday Heroes
What Makes a Hero?Jun 18, 2017June 18, 2017
Heroic SinglenessJun 24, 2017June 24, 2017
Everyday Heroes in the HomeJul 2, 2017July 2, 2017
The Paradox of Being a HeroJul 9, 2017July 9, 2017
What Can God Do Through You?Jul 16, 2017July 16, 2017
Finding Everyday StrengthJul 23, 2017July 23, 2017
Holy Mess BatmanJul 30, 2017July 30, 2017
How To Be More HeroicAug 6, 2017August 6, 2017
Easter at Saddleback (2017)
Part 2: The Hope of the ResurrectionApr 16, 2017April 16, 2017
How to Get Ready for Easter
How to Share the Joy of EasterApr 9, 2017April 9, 2017
Encounter with Jesus
Encounter with JesusApr 2, 2017April 2, 2017
Grace Is Greater
Grace is GreaterMar 26, 2017March 26, 2017
Living in the Goodness of God
Is God Really Good All The Time?Jan 29, 2017January 29, 2017
Relaxing in God's GoodnessFeb 12, 2017February 12, 2017
How God's Goodness Restores youFeb 19, 2017February 19, 2017
The God Of My ValleysMar 5, 2017March 5, 2017
Tests of FaithMar 11, 2017March 11, 2017
Hope in the ValleyMar 19, 2017March 19, 2017
How Jesus Treats His SheepApr 23, 2017April 23, 2017
Living By God's PromisesApr 30, 2017April 30, 2017
How God Lifts Me Up When I'm Worn DownMay 7, 2017May 7, 2017
From Overwhelmed To OverflowingMay 16, 2017May 16, 2017
Living An Anointed LifeMay 21, 2017May 21, 2017
Living in the SpiritMay 28, 2017May 28, 2017
Why You Don't Need To Fear Your FutureJun 4, 2017June 4, 2017
Heaven: God's Eternal Goodness To YouJun 11, 2017June 11, 2017
Winning Battles You Can’t Afford to Lose
Winning Battles You Can't Afford To LoseJan 15, 2017January 15, 2017
Getting to Where You Don’t Know You’re Going
Getting To Where You Don’t Know You’re Going!Jan 8, 2017January 8, 2017
The Dawning of God’s Will for Your Life
The Dawning Of God's Will For Your LifeJan 1, 2017January 1, 2017
Breakthrough to Joy
The Real News About ChristmasDec 18, 2016December 18, 2016
The Rewards of Seeking God
The Rewards Of Seeking GodNov 13, 2016November 13, 2016
Seeking God for a Breakthrough
Praying And Fasting For A BreakthroughNov 20, 2016November 20, 2016
Thanking God In Advance For Your BreakthroughNov 27, 2016November 27, 2016
Talking To Your Heavenly FatherDec 4, 2016December 4, 2016
Why Must I Keep Praying Persistently?Dec 11, 2016December 11, 2016
How to Pray with Power
How to Pray with PowerOct 16, 2016October 16, 2016
Unshakable
When Your World Is Shaken UpJul 24, 2016July 24, 2016
When You're Pressured To ConformJul 31, 2016July 31, 2016
When Your Beliefs Are BelittledAug 7, 2016August 7, 2016
When You're Asked To Do The ImpossibleAug 21, 2016August 21, 2016
When God Tests You With SuccessSep 18, 2016September 18, 2016
Are You Learning From Those Who Came Before You?Oct 2, 2016October 2, 2016
Exercise For Spiritual FitnessOct 9, 2016October 9, 2016
Will You Stand Strong For God Publicly?Oct 23, 2016October 23, 2016
Don’t Say No When God Says Go
Don't Say No When God Says GoSep 25, 2016September 25, 2016
God’s Grace Is for Every Race
God's Grace Is For Every RaceJul 17, 2016July 17, 2016
Closer
The Secret to Healthy RelationshipsJun 12, 2016June 12, 2016
Good News for a Change
Good News for a ChangeMar 6, 2016March 6, 2016
A Skeptic’s SurpriseMar 12, 2016March 12, 2016
The Entitlement Cure
The Entitlement CureFeb 28, 2016February 28, 2016
Great Lessons from the Less Known
Lessons from Lives of ServiceJan 17, 2016January 17, 2016
Living A Significant LifeJan 24, 2016January 24, 2016
This Makes No SenseJan 31, 2016January 31, 2016
Powerful ProclamationsFeb 7, 2016February 7, 2016
Every Body Matters
Every Body MattersJan 10, 2016January 10, 2016
Christmas at Saddleback (2015)
New - Christmas EveDec 20, 2015December 20, 2015
Peace on Earth
Peace through Reconciling with OthersDec 6, 2015December 6, 2015
Peace through Praying for OthersDec 13, 2015December 13, 2015
Sharing The Good NewsDec 20, 2015December 20, 2015
Living Life as a Thank You Gift to God
Living Life As A Thank You Gift To GodNov 29, 2015November 29, 2015
Toolbox for Life
Ignoring The NaysayersNov 1, 2015November 1, 2015
Knowing What Matters MostNov 8, 2015November 8, 2015
Maximizing Your StrengthsNov 15, 2015November 15, 2015
How to Let Go of a Heartache
How to Let Go of a HeartacheOct 25, 2015October 25, 2015
The Great Questions of Life
Originality: Where Did I Come From?Sep 27, 2015September 27, 2015
Identity/Intentionality: What is my Purpose?Oct 4, 2015October 4, 2015
Destiny: Where Am I Going?Oct 11, 2015October 11, 2015
Authority: Who Determines Right and Wrong?Oct 18, 2015October 18, 2015
The Seven Greatest Words of Love
The Word Of ForgivenessAug 2, 2015August 2, 2015
The Word Of AssuranceAug 9, 2015August 9, 2015
The Word Of LoveAug 16, 2015August 16, 2015
The Word Of SubstitutionAug 23, 2015August 23, 2015
The Word Of HumanityAug 30, 2015August 30, 2015
The Word of Victory!Sep 13, 2015September 13, 2015
The Word Of TrustSep 20, 2015September 20, 2015
Where to Find the Hope You Need When You Feel Overwhelmed
Hope Is My Anchor!Sep 6, 2015September 6, 2015
The Best News I’ve Ever Heard
The Real Benefits OF Knowing Christ!Jul 12, 2015July 12, 2015
The Lamb’s FreedomJul 19, 2015July 19, 2015
Benefits of the CHRISTIAN LifeJul 26, 2015July 26, 2015
Hearing the Voice of God
Hearing the Voice of GodJul 5, 2015July 5, 2015
How to Have a Marriage to Last a Lifetime
How to Have a Marriage to Last a LifetimeJun 14, 2015June 14, 2015
Daring To Seek God
Daring To Seek GodJun 7, 2015June 7, 2015
Daring Faith
What Happens When You Have FaithMar 22, 2015March 22, 2015
How To Get Ready For A MiracleMar 29, 2015March 29, 2015
Daring To BelieveApr 5, 2015April 5, 2015
Daring To ImagineApr 12, 2015April 12, 2015
Daring To Give God My BestApr 19, 2015April 19, 2015
Daring To Plant In FaithApr 26, 2015April 26, 2015
Daring To Grow A Deep SoulMay 10, 2015May 10, 2015
Daring To Be GenerousMay 17, 2015May 17, 2015
Daring To Go In FaithMay 31, 2015May 31, 2015
Welcome Home
Why God Made You!Feb 8, 2015February 8, 2015
How to Hear God's VoiceFeb 15, 2015February 15, 2015
Walking With God For LifeMar 1, 2015March 1, 2015
Run Don't Walk Or Walk Don't Run?Mar 8, 2015March 8, 2015
Strong Faith
Strong FaithFeb 1, 2015February 1, 2015
Built Strong
Building a Strong BodyJan 11, 2015January 11, 2015
Building a Strong Financial FoundationJan 18, 2015January 18, 2015
You've Got To Be Connected!Jan 25, 2015January 25, 2015
A Savior is Born
Surprised By HopeDec 7, 2014December 7, 2014
How To Worship The SaviorDec 14, 2014December 14, 2014
Awesome
Fighting For An Awesome MarriageOct 26, 2014October 26, 2014
Fighting For An Awesome FamilyNov 2, 2014November 2, 2014
Finding the Love of Your LifeNov 16, 2014November 16, 2014
The Best Messages
Winning With The Hand You're DealtSep 14, 2014September 14, 2014
How To Keep From Stressing OutSep 21, 2014September 21, 2014
Escaping the People-Pleaser TrapSep 28, 2014September 28, 2014
How To Recognize God's VoiceOct 5, 2014October 5, 2014
Learning My True Identity In ChristOct 12, 2014October 12, 2014
Set Free From MeOct 19, 2014October 19, 2014
Vision Weekend
When You're Feeling OverwhelmedAug 31, 2014August 31, 2014
Vision Weekend
When You're Feeling OverwhelmedAug 31, 2014August 31, 2014