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Known as the “Fathers of Modern Worship Music,” SONICFLOOd released its debut album in 1999, ushering in a fresh musical canvas of modern rock/pop music featuring electric guitars, hook-filled choruses, and audio effects alongside moving and personal praise lyrics.
Since then, Sonicflood has been nominated for a Grammy award and has gone on to sell almost 2 million records, releasing Resonate (2001), followed by Cry Holy (2003), This Generation (2005), and Glimpse: Live Recordings from Around the World (2006). The band has produced the top hits “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever,” “I Want to Know You,” “Your Love Goes on Forever”, “Shelter,” and “Cry Holy.” Sonicflood has also earned Dove Awards for Praise and Worship Album and Compilation Album of the Year.
Regardless of accolades or chart successes, the purpose of SONICFLOOd’s music and ministry has always been to give praise to God in all circumstances. That focus is made clear at every performance as front man Rick Heil shares his testimony of how God brought him through Crohn’s Disease, a painful intestinal disorder he had lived with for over 26 years.
Heil relates, “When I was eleven, I was diagnosed with Crohn's, which has no cure. I had about eight feet of my intestines removed, to no avail. Eventually, doctors began washing their hands of me. I became bitter and angry with God, but God, in His mercy, brought people into my life that taught me the power of faith and prayer. Finally, I laid down the anger and bitterness. I said, ‘Not my will but Yours be done.’ That really changed me.” With doctors still offering no solutions, Rick and Cece sought a second opinion. They discovered the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, ranked Number 2 in the nation for treating intestinal disorders. There, with Dr. James Church, Rick experienced the healing they had prayed for. Dr. Church removed scar tissue to examine, and made a shocking discovery. “He could find no Crohn’s Disease in my body. The places where it should have reoccurred were pristine.” says Rick.
Thrilled to share of God’s goodness and faithfulness in their lives, SONICFLOOd wants their energetic beats and heartfelt worship lyrics to uplift others. “I think worship music is one of the strongest tools we have in fighting [Satan’s] negative messages, including bitterness, anger, and depression,” says Heil. “You are what you’re filled with. The great thing about worship music is it is always available. If you feel overwhelmed by this life, you can crank up the tunes and let the Lord minister to you and get refocused.”
Not content to spread their music and powerful message only here in the United States, SONICFLOOd has remained committed to spreading God’s Word internationally, consistently touring in areas such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, and Turkey. The band’s 2006 album, Glimpse: Live Recordings from Around the World, featured performances from several overseas dates and included a live DVD documenting their international travels. The band also partnered with the International Mission Board (IMB) for their 56-city 2006 “This Generation” tour, which encouraged concert goers to become more involved in missions work both domestically and internationally.
Sonicflood’s dedication to reaching the world is also shown through their partnership with children’s sponsorship organizations. Through their concerts, the band has helped sponsor over 10,000 children.
At the heart of Sonicflood is a longing that transcends just making music; it is a longing to see people worship God wherever they are, geographically and spiritually. “We want to see people having a great time and enjoying great music; but more importantly, we want to bring the truth and what’s real. Our enemy is hard at work. There’s no time to play around.”

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Awareness Concert for Jaxon's Cure!!

We will be playing at a fundraiser for Jaxon's Cure in Gig Harbor, Washington on May 30 and 31! For more information about Jaxon's Cure and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.jaxonscure.org/

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Jul 27, 08:06 AM

Life Change Moments 9

Good morning everyone! Here is this week's devotional:

Supernatural transformation is the only way we can ever stand a chance of being like our Father in Heaven... a bonafide miracle has to be happening that gives us real vision to see beyond this world and all the stuff that means nothing in the end. ....
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In Colossians 3:2-3 (New Living Translation)....
Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.....
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By the power of the Holy Spirit we are made in our Lord’s image and our hearts desires are turned from wanting mare stuff to wanting the things of heaven – things money can’t buy like love, peace joy freedom and true healing of our heart soul mind and strength.

Blessings!
-Rick
Jul 20, 08:38 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 8


Here is this week's devotional!

Are you stressed out? Are you worried that everything is out of your control... well no need to worry anymore - cause IT IS! Control is the great illusion and it has many fooled into thinking that they can control this world around them. The only thing that is truly in your control is your heart and whether or not you are going to surrender to Jesus Christ or not.

The Lord says in Matthew 11:28 (New Living Translation)
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

The Lord wants to take our heavy burdens that weigh us down with fret and worry and give us His peace that passes all earthly understanding. Once we surrender completely and daily to the Creator of the Universe, we come to a place a rest like an oasis in the desert, like a calm in the raging storm around us.

Have a blessed week!
-Rick
Jul 13, 09:44 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 7

Hey everyone! Hope you have been having a good summer! Here is this week's devotional.

You know there’s been a lot of talk lately about hope in the media but as far as I know there is only One Hope that is for all mankind that has ever lived or will live or is alive today – and that Hope is Jesus Christ! Jesus became the sacrifice for our sin and sickness so that we could know this awesome hope this indescribable hope
In 1 Corinthians 2:9 (New Living Translation)
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.
With Christ as our Savior Redeemer and Friend we have the hope of eternal life eternal joy and eternal fellowship with our Lord the way that it was meant to be!
Blessings!
-Rick
Jun 24, 07:36 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 6

Here is this week's devotional!
The Lord has a way of allowing us to get to the end of our rope where we finally realize that we are weak but He is strong and it seems that I’m always learning this life lesson no matter how old I get. Living in a constant state of humility and relying and trusting in Him for my every need rubs my pride and is completely against the grain of my human nature.
Psalm 69:32 (New Living Translation)
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.
If there is one thing I know is that we all need help and to have the help of the One who spoke everything into existence is something we all need… we are in need of the impossible and all things are possible through Christ for those who love the Lord!
Blessings!
-Rick
Jun 15, 08:02 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 5

Hello again! Here is this week's devotional.

We live in a consumers world where everywhere we turn, we are over-run/bombarded with messages of "get all you can as fast as you can" mentality, but as God’s children we are commanded to have a different perspective.

In Matthew 19:29 (New Living Translation)
And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.

Just like the old hymn says – this world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. And so may we always keep Jesus Christ our Lord as our heart’s desire and focus so that we are in this world but not of this world!

Blessings!

-Rick
Jun 08, 09:46 AM

Houston Shows This Weekend!

Hello everyone!

We wanted to come let you know about two shows in the Houston area we have coming up this weekend, and we are very excited about them!

On Friday, June 12, we will be playing with Delirous? and John Waller! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.ksbj.org

Sunday, June 14, we will be doing the morning service at Conroe First Assembly of God. For more information, please visit: www.agconroe.org.

If you are in the area, we would love for you to come out! Hope to see you there!

-SONICFLOOd
Jun 08, 09:06 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 4

I'm back with this week's devotional! I hope the Lord uses it to bless you.

Have you ever felt like you were spinning your wheels – you try to move forward with what you feel is the Lord’s plan for your life, only to get knocked down time after time?.. Not only knocked down by the world but even knocked down by our own brothers and sisters in Christ!

Well in Galatians 6:9 (New Living Translation)

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

Perseverance in doing the Lord’s will can at times seem like an up-hill battle so let us continue to encourage each other in these last days so that we will shine like stars in this dark world.

Blessings!

-Rick
Jun 03, 01:51 PM

FREE Show in Missouri!! This Satuday!!

Hey everyone!
We are so excited for the FREE show we are doing this Saturday, June 6, in Lebanon, MO! It will be held at Boswell Auditorium and doors open at 5:00! It's going to be an awesome show and we'd love to have you come out and see us! Since it is FREE, be sure to invite all your friends and family!!
See you there!
-SONICFLOOd
Jun 02, 08:17 AM

Life Change Moments Devotional 3

I’ve found out in dealing with the incurable disease, Crohns disease, that we MUST continue to praise the Lord even in our pain and that in our praise we will always find perfect joy.

In Psalm 22:26 (New Living Translation)
All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.

So remember real life is a life surrendered and in those times of trial real joy is found in our worship and praise unto the Living God!

Have a blessed week!
-Rick
May 27, 10:06 AM

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Call2Fall
Hey everyone!

Please take some time to go check out www.call2fall.com and make the declaration to take 3-5 mintues on Sunday, July 5th, to pray and express your dependence upon God.

Thank-you!

-SONICFLOOd

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