Seek God, Build Community, and Unleash Compassion with us at Laurel Ridge Church in Oakley, CA. Services are on Sunday mornings at 9:15am and 11:00am
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Finding Peace of Mind is shining a light on some of the struggles that hold us down and giving us the tools we need to overcome them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can find the peace of mind God designed us to have. Hope to see you this Sunday, as we learn "How to stop runaway negative thoughts."…
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Finding Peace of Mind is shining a light on some of the struggles that hold us down and giving us the tools we need to overcome them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can find the peace of mind God designed us to have. Hope to see you this Sunday, as we learn "How to stop worrying."…
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Finding Peace of Mind is shining a light on some of the struggles that hold us down and giving us the tools we need to overcome them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can find the peace of mind God designed us to have.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Finding Peace of Mind is shining a light on some of the struggles that hold us down and giving us the tools we need to overcome them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can find the peace of mind God designed us to have. Hope to see you this Sunday, as we focus on "Controlling My Anxious Mind." Visit https://lau…
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Finding Peace of Mind, the new series starting this Sunday, April 7, will shine a light on some of the struggles that hold us down and will give us the tools we need to overcome them. Through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, we can find the peace of mind God designed us to have. Hope to see you this Sunday, as we focus o…
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Easter 2024 is a wonderful time to celebrate Jesus! This Easter, won't you consider these things? Jesus' ministry, resurrection, and grace. We will consider these things and find out what it takes to be made right with God.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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This Sunday we will celebrate Palm Sunday. We will see how Jesus came to offer the blessing of internal peace with God. We will also observe the Lord's Supper. If you are participating from home, have your elements ready.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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This Sunday we'll be wrapping up our series called "Setting Sail On The Seas Of Faith," focusing on navigating life's storms. The Bible acknowledges that storms in life are inevitable. However, we always have hope because God is our anchor of peace to keep us steady during the worries and fears of life. Join us this week as we learn how to move wit…
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Storm winds of change will blow through all of our lives from time to time. Seasons change, times change, people change, circumstances change. So, how do we keep our eyes focused on God in order to navigate complex seasons of life? How can we trust God to lead us through life's current storm into His peace and provision? Join us this Sunday as we l…
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Have you ever felt stuck in your life and needed to gain momentum and direction? Or perhaps you're in the middle of one of life's storms and you don't know how or if you will get out of it. You believe God wants to guide you, but sometimes it's difficult to know which step to take next. Join us on Sunday as we begin a new series called "Setting Sai…
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We wrap up the series on "Tug-of-War," with one that we all wrestle with: Conviction or Compassion. We live in a polarized culture where the line in the sand is drawn on one side or the other. As Christ followers, how do we balance out our convictions versus our compassion?Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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This week we continue in our series, Tug-of-War. We will be exploring the tension we feel between work and worship. Often times what we experience on Monday through Friday seems so detached from what we experience on Sundays. This Sunday we will address the issue of how to connect our Sunday experience to the rest of the week.…
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Do you experience this back-and-forth pulling where you want to have strong faith, but seem to be eaten alive by doubt. Doubt is something that all of us struggle with. This Sunday as we start a brand-new series called, "Tug-of-War," we will address the issue of faith and doubt.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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This week in "The Faithful Life," we will find out about an amazing promise from God. We will also find out what we need to do in order to claim that promise.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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How do I live a faithful life? This week we will find out what we can do in order to live this faithful life.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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The purpose of the church is to make disciples. But what is a disciple? We will find out what this means and more this Sunday.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you want to be encouraged? Do you want to grow in your spiritual walk? This week we will find one of the best places to be in order for this to happen.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever thought that you might have been adopted? This week in Church 101: A Faithful Life, we find out how we get "adopted" into God's family!Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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This week we will find out some common causes of failure and what we can do to "Succeed in 2024."Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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The story of Christmas is a story about God drawing near to those who had pulled away? Have you pulled away? Even if you are broken in every way, you still have the opportunity to approach God. This week in our series "Christmas is About..." we will see how it is not about what we have done, but about what Jesus did for us.…
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Did you know that as a believer, you are adopted? Adopted by God, that is... That means that we can call him Abba Father, or Daddy. This week in our series "Christmas is About..." we will see what each of us is worth to God.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you have times or seasons where you wonder if God even cares? We start our new series "Christmas is About..." this week, where we will see "God's Activity and Care."Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you believe that your past, present, or future defines you? This week we continue in the series "Distorted," where we will learn that we are who God says we are!!Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Let us continually remember God's faithfulness. I look forward to seeing you this week as we look forward to a "Thanksgiving" message. We will be observing the Lord's Supper. If you are viewing from home, have your elements ready!Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you have a habit of saying that you are fine when you are really not? This week we continue in the series "Distorted," where we will find out how God offers hope & comfort through His presence.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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The longer we look at distorted truth as truth, the more likely we will believe it as a truth. This week we continue in the series "Distorted," where we will find out God's promise, purpose, and plan.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever heard this distortion from the devil? God will never give you more than you can handle. The truth is that sometimes we may face more than we can handle. Let us not turn to self-medicating, isolation, overworking, or substance abuse. God wants us to admit that we can not do it on our own. We can lean on God and other Christ-followers t…
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Do you believe that you have to be strong? How much destruction can Satan cause by distorting the truth? The longer we look at distorted truth as truth, the more likely we will believe it as a truth. Ephesians 6:10: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devi…
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Do you believe that you have to be strong? Do you believe that God will never give you more than you can handle? Do you believe that all things happen for a reason? Do you think that God always wants us to be happy? Is it possible that Satan has distorted the truth to get our lives off track of where they need to be? The longer we look at distorted…
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Do you ever lie to cover for someone else's mistakes? Do you frequently ignore unacceptable behavior? This week in the series "Wounded: By People," we will learn how to change life-stealing relationships into life-giving relationships.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you ever feel hopeless, helpless, bitter, or insecure? This week in the series "Wounded: By Thoughts, Part 2," we will continue to learn habits that can help us change our thoughts.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Do you ever feel hopeless, helpless, bitter, or insecure? This week in the series "Wounded: By Thoughts," we will learn habits that can help us change our thoughts.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever felt hurt by something someone said to you? How about by what you say to yourself? Find out how to change your view or yourself this week as we begin the new series "Wounded." We will see how God's view of us is completely different than our own.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever wondered how some people can discern God's voice speaking to them? This week in "Accelerating Your Spiritual Life," we will find out how to recognize God's Voice.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever wondered how some people can hear God speaking to them? This week in "Accelerating Your Spiritual Life," we will find out how God speaks to us and how to hear his voice clearly.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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How many of my regrets would have been avoided if I would have let the truth of God's word guide my life? This week in "Accelerating Your Spiritual Life," we will look at how different our lives would be if we would allow God's word to penetrate our lives.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Most of us can admit that it's important to read the Bible regularly, and we genuinely want to practice what God teaches in our lives. However, if we're honest, it can sometimes be a struggle to figure out how to avoid the distractions of life and be ready when God speaks. This Sunday is Week 2 of the series "Accelerating Your Spiritual Growth." Jo…
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Are you open to the word of the Lord? This week in the new series "Accelerating Your Spiritual Growth," we will look at building our lives on God's Word.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Does your life feel out of control? The results can be wasted time, weakened bodies, warped thinking, and a wrecked life. This week in the series, Unseen World: How to Have a Spirit Controlled Life, we will see why self effort to change does not work. We will also learn the way and how to stay in a Spirit controlled life.…
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Do you know how powerful the Holy Spirit can be in your life? This week in the series, Unseen World: The Power of the Holy Spirit, we will see the awesome power the Holy Spirit can have in our life & what He can help us to do. We will also hear some Spirit-filled advise and find out God's promise regarding the Holy Spirit.…
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Are you aware of the role that the Holy Spirit plays in a believer's life? Are you living a spirit-less life? This week in the series, Unseen World: The Presence of the Holy Spirit, we will find out the role of the Holy Spirit and how to recognize the promptings of the Spirit of God. We will be observing the Lord's Supper (communion) this Sunday. I…
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Have you ever wondered what an angel's role is in this world? This week in the series, Unseen World: Angelic Forces, we find out who angels are and what they do for us.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever wondered where Satan and demons come from? Or about their schemes against us? This week in the series, Unseen World: Demonic Forces, we find out how to battle against the forces of darkness.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever wondered what goes on in the unseen world? This week in the new series, Unseen World, we will see what the devil is up to and how have victory over his attack.
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Worry is the sin of distrusting the promises and power of God. In this message, we will learn 4 habits that will help us to overcome worry.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you frame it. This week in "Changing Your Mind," we will learn habits that will help us reframe our thoughts.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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Have you ever thought about auditing your thoughts? You must understand that your thinking shapes your feelings and actions, and therefore, your life. This week we will learn about: "Coaching Your Mind." We will see about identifying your strongholds and demolishing them.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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You must understand that your thinking shapes your feelings and actions, and therefore, your life. This week we will learn : "What is on Your Mind." We will see how the enemy deceives us and how we can break unhealthy thinking patterns.Από τον Pastor Dan Buchert
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You must understand that your thinking shapes your feelings and actions, and therefore, your life. We will begin a new series this week called "Mind Wars." It is designed to show us how to take control of our mind and how to renew and reclaim our mind. This week we will learn how: "Your Thinking Shapes Your Life."…
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