

Enjoying a Fear-Not Christmas—Part One
2025-12-24 | 28 min.
Today we know that the birth of Jesus was good news—because we know what happened next. But it didn’t necessarily sound like good news to the people who heard it for the first time. In fact, it scared most of them! In this message, Pastor Rick shares how God’s message of “Do not be afraid”—which was shared over and over again on that first Christmas—applies to whatever fears you’re facing today.God doesn’t want you to live in fear. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how the story of the first Christmas can help you learn to defeat the fears that hold you back. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

The Greatest Gifts You’ll Ever Get—Part Two
2025-12-23 | 25 min.
Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And it can be—if you develop the right outlook. In this series, Pastor Rick gives a surprising perspective on giving gifts vs. getting gifts at Christmas. And he also explains how God calmed people’s fears on that first Christmas—and how you can live fearlessly too.In this message, Pastor Rick explains that God offers you many gifts through Jesus. You just have to receive them! He offers you a new community—a spiritual family in his church. And he offers you a new destiny—an eternity with him in heaven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

The Greatest Gifts You’ll Ever Get—Part One
2025-12-22 | 25 min.
Christmas is often called the most wonderful time of the year. And it can be—if you develop the right outlook. In this series, Pastor Rick gives a surprising perspective on giving gifts vs. getting gifts at Christmas. And he also explains how God calmed people’s fears on that first Christmas—and how you can live fearlessly too.The whole purpose of Christmas is summed up in the most famous verse in the Bible: “God so LOVED the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life!” (John 3:16). People say the spirit of Christmas is giving. But in this message, Pastor Rick explains that the spirit of Christmas is receiving the spiritual gifts God offers to you!Once you’ve received Jesus—the biggest gift you’ll ever receive—God gives you other gifts. Join Pastor Rick as he explains how gifts like God’s unconditional love and his Spirit living in you will change your life in practical ways. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Radical Freedom—Part Three
2025-12-19 | 26 min.
The Bible says, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NIV). Jesus did not come to make you religious; he came to set you free. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches what it means to experience radical freedom.What does it mean to find true freedom in Christ? Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how the Holy Spirit guides you toward radical freedom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Radical Freedom—Part Two
2025-12-18 | 26 min.
The Bible says, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36 NIV). Jesus did not come to make you religious; he came to set you free. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches what it means to experience radical freedom.You have the freedom to say no to things that mess up your life—and the freedom to say yes to things that build up your life. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about the radical freedom you have in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111



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