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Why You Absolutely Need A Church Family—Part One
Friday, January 23, 2026
With the billions people in the world who attend church, many can’t identify why they even go. They don’t know that church isn’t just an event you show up to—it’s a spiritual family you belong to. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the purposes of a church family and how it can meet your deepest needs.In this message series, Pastor Rick looks at several reasons why the church is the most important thing on earth and why it’s critical that you join a body of believers.God’s plan for all time involves the church. In fact, Jesus died for the church—that’s how valuable it is! In this broadcast, Pastor Rick examines why the church is the most important thing on earth and why God is more interested in building it than any nation, business, or organization.
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