Laurel Ridge Community Church

Unresolved emotions don't die. Are you contributing to the disappointment you may be experiencing in your relationships? This week we will find out how to become more self-aware as we strive toward Emotionally Healthy Relationships.

Are you ever disappointed because you had unrealistic or unclear expectations? This Sunday we can learn the process of clarifying our expectations in order to have Emotionally Healthy Relationships.

Do you ever doubt God? Do you believe God has a plan and a purpose for your life? Find the promises God has for those who live for Him as we continue in the "Building Your Faith" series.

Do you feel that you are in control during this current situation? Are you focusing on what you can do, or on what God can do? Find hope and faith as we continue in the "Building Your Faith" series.

Do you believe that God is in control, that He loves you, and has a plan for your life? Find out why and how we should build our faith by expecting the best from God as we continue in the "Building Your Faith" series.

We all want to receive God's power, authority and blessing. But how do we do that? Join us online this Sunday to find out the answer to the question, "Who is Your Leader?" as we begin the "Building Your Faith" series. Pastor Dan Buchert

We have an amazing promise from God that he will meet all of our needs. Notice that he says all of our "needs", and not all of our "wants." I'll "see" you this Sunday when we will learn about the conditions that God lays out for us in order for Him to fulfill His promise to us.

Do you stress over everything? Do you always feel that you have to have more? Do you compare yourself to everyone else? I look forward to "seeing" you on Sunday where we will learn "How to Live Stress-Free." Maybe then, we will be able to admire without having to acquire.

Paul gives us another five habits that lead to happiness in the book of Philippians. All five of these can be done on a daily basis. They can be done during a fifteen minute quiet time alone with God. If you'll build these habits into your life, the happiness in your life will grow exponentially. So I look forward to "seeing" you on Sunday for Part 2 of "How to Develop Daily Habits for Happiness",...

In Chapter 3 of Philippians, Paul gives us another five habits of happiness. All five of these can be done on a daily basis. They can be done during a fifteen minute quiet time alone with God. If you'll build these habits into your life, the happiness in your life will grow exponentially.

Many people think that happiness is simply a matter of luck. They think if you're happy, you're just lucky. You have happy circumstances, so congratulations to you. Actually, happiness can be learned. There are certain qualities that can cause our happiness to go up exponentially. If you don't have these qualities in your life, your unhappiness will go up exponentially. You probably have never tho...

Have you ever tried to resolve conflict in relationships? What if you are trying to resolve it in all of the wrong ways? How crazy would it be to have a desire to resolve it, but the wrong tools to fix it? This Sunday we will talk about how to reduce conflict that leads to unhappiness. Pastor Dan Buchert

Have you ever tried to resolve conflict in relationships? What if you are trying to resolve it in all of the wrong ways? How crazy would it be to have a desire to resolve it, but the wrong tools to fix it? This Sunday we will talk about how to reduce conflict that leads to unhappiness. Pastor Dan Buchert

There are four common barriers to happiness. Physical or emotional pain, difficult people, pressures from life, and problems of all kinds. When any of these enter into our life, they rob our hapiness unless we're prepared for them. In Philippians, Paul talks about all four of these things that steal our joy. But we have an example of how to be happy no matter what's going on in our life. Pastor Da...

This Sunday we start a brand-new series in the book of Philippians, called "Habits that Lead to Happiness." Where do you look to find happiness? What do you do to experience happiness? We start off this week dealing with an area that you would not think of in finding happiness. It might, in fact, be the area that you would look at last to find happiness. But Paul shares four key habits that can ra...

With all of the upheaval in the world, reationships are experiencing enormous amounts of stress. So how are you handling it? Are you creating more stress and tension? Are the arguments escalating out of control? This Sunday we look at how your heart health is directly connected to your relationship health. I look forward to joining you online this Sunday. Blessings, Pastor Dan

These three words "Kingdom, power, and glory," are so essential. You will never understand history until you understand "Kingdom, power, and glory." You will never understand life until you understand "Kingdom, power, and glory." You will never understand your particular purpose on this planet until you understand "God's Kingdom, God's Power, and God's Glory," because it all exists for that reason...

How do you overcome temptation? Do you struggle with temptation and find it too easy to fall into sin? In many cases, this has caused scars, pain, and even bondage in your life. This Sundy we continue in our series "Our Father: Words You Thought You Knew." We will be looking at everyday temptation. Pastor Dan Buchert

FORGIVENESS QUIZ A person should not be forgiven until he asks for it. [T] [F] Forgiveness includes minimizing the offense & the pain caused. [T] [F] Forgiveness includes restoring trust and reuniting a relationship. [T] [F] You haven't really forgiven until you've forgotten the offense. [T] [F] How did you answer? Join me to find the answers and learn how to practice every day release from hurts...

Two of the greatest barriers in our life that keep us from experiencing genuine peace of mind are guilt and resentment. Guilt often cuses us to get stuck in our past. We cannot move forward in life to experience the freedom that Christ desires for us. The Lord's prayer deals with both of these issues in a very powerful way. This Sunday we will look at "Everyday Forgiveness." Blessings, Pastor Dan...

Nine things Mom would never say: 1. "How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back?" 2. "Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too." 3. "Just leave all the lights on ... it makes the house look more cheery." 4. "Let me smell that shirt -- yeah, it's good for another week." 5. "Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I'll be glad to feed and walk him every day." 6. "Well, if Timmy's mom says it...