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Many people speculate what hell will be like. But the clearest revelation of hell has been given to us at the cross. Pastor Colin talks about the six dimensions of hell, and how Jesus experienced every one of them on the cross.
What actually happened on the cross? We know that Jesus Christ suffered and died, but beyond his physical suffering, what was happening there? Pastor Colin shows us from the Bible that there was more going on than meets the eye.
A person pursues a life of crime, and their heart is full of anger towards God then they die and go to heaven. Can they really have any confidence at all that they’ll receive a warm reception there? Pastor Colin talks about the surprising answer for one man.
Two men had pursued a life of crime; they were angry with God, and now they stood on the brink of eternity. Pastor Colin talks about how something changed in one man’s soul, and he cried out to Jesus, Remember me when you come into your kingdom. Discover the stunning words Jesus said to this man.
Have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing while he was on the cross? Was he gritting his teeth or fantasizing about getting revenge on his tormentors? Discover the startling answer.
How can you tell if another person has repented? By counting his or her tears? How about the passing of time? Neither of these well-worn paths is very helpful. Pastor Colin helps you discover the genuine marks of true repentance, and how to deepen your own repentance.
The men who put Jesus to death were committing a great sin, but they didn’t think they were doing anything wrong. They didn’t have a bad conscience, or feel that they needed to ask for forgiveness. How is that possible?
Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.
Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.
Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.
Are you drifting away from your Christian faith? Do you know someone who is drifting away from Christ? Then you won’t want to miss Pastor Colin as he warns and encourages us from the story of Judas Iscariot.
You feel sorry about what happened. Does that mean you’ve repented? Not necessarily. The Bible talks about godly sorrow, the kind of sorrow that leads to repentance. Pastor Colin talks about what godly sorrow is.
You feel sorry about what happened. Does that mean you’ve repented? Not necessarily. The Bible talks about godly sorrow, the kind of sorrow that leads to repentance. Pastor Colin talks about what godly sorrow is.
Jesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy?
Jesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy?
What does it mean when Jesus says, Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.
What does it mean when Jesus says, Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.
What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.
What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.
If you pursue the life that God calls you to, what lies ahead for you? What should you expect? Jesus tells us that we will be blessed by God, and we will be persecuted in the world.
If you pursue the life that God calls you to, what lies ahead for you? What should you expect? Jesus tells us that we will be blessed by God, and we will be persecuted in the world.
Looking for a few more practical strategies for making peace? Hear the rest of Pastor Colin’s Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.
Looking for a few more practical strategies for making peace? Hear the rest of Pastor Colin’s Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.
How can a person who’s on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is repentance. It’s a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.
How can a person who’s on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is repentance. It’s a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.
What does peacemaking look like in practice? How would you like some down-to-earth, practical tactics? Pastor Colin gives us Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.
What does peacemaking look like in practice? How would you like some down-to-earth, practical tactics? Pastor Colin gives us Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.
Some Christians are constantly chiding themselves for their lack of progress. Other Christians have never really grasped what God can do for them. Pastor Colin talks about how to find the right balance.
Some Christians are constantly chiding themselves for their lack of progress. Other Christians have never really grasped what God can do for them. Pastor Colin talks about how to find the right balance.
Why does conflict seem to follow some people around? Because what fills you will spill out of you when other people bump into you. Pastor Colin talks about how to become a peacemaker.
