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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.Christmas is more than a beloved holiday—it’s the story of God doing the impossible. Listen as Pastor Rick takes a closer look at the miracles of the Christmas story.What’s so miraculous about Christmas? It may look like just the birth of a baby—but there’s so much more happening in that moment. In this message by Pastor Rick, you’ll discover the incredible miracles that reveal why Christmas changes everything. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

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.The first Christmas included an unmarried young woman learning she was pregnant, shepherds whose dark, quiet night was suddenly interrupted, and an old man who was afraid to trust God after years of disappointment. Join Pastor Rick in exploring how God addressed their fears—and how he responds to yours, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

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

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

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