Nailed to a cross next to Jesus, one thief asked Christ to remember him when the Lord came into his kingdom. “And Jesus replied, ‘I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise’” (Luke 23:43 NLT). In this message, Pastor Rick examines the four characteristics of salvation that will help you believe and trust in Jesus.
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The Word of Assurance - Part 2
Here’s what happened on the cross: “God had Christ, who was sinless, take our sin so that we might receive God’s approval through him” (2 Corinthians 5:21 GW). In this message, Pastor Rick teaches why we needed Jesus to save us from our sins.
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The Word of Assurance - Part 1
How do you know for sure that you’re saved? How do you know you’re going to heaven when you die? What’s your assurance? Pastor Rick teaches why you can rest in the assurance of God’s promise to save you when you believe in Jesus Christ.
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The Word of Forgiveness - Part 2
“Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16 TLB). The first step of forgiveness is admitting your guilt. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how to take the next step of forgiveness—by accepting responsibility for your sin.
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The Word of Forgiveness - Part 1
Holding onto guilt can eventually harm you—and that’s not what God has planned for you. Listen as Pastor Rick teaches how to stop defeating yourself and, instead, to bring the things you feel guilty about before God as you confess, ask for forgiveness, and receive God’s forgiveness.