Our society is overrun with signs of consumerism. Options upon options allow us to feed our ever-changing preferences without a need to develop long term commitment, endurance or faithfulness. In this message Pastor Gates warns the church to guard their hearts from consumerism, leading to idleness.

Ecclesiastes 11:6 NIV

Proverbs 19:15 KJV

Proverbs 24:30-34 NIV

Pastor Brandon Redic From The Bridge Church Wichita KS

This week we continue in our series, Better Together, with a message that unpacks the importance of community. Togetherness can be difficult, but your community needs what God has deposited in you. When you think about your church, look for God’s purpose; why does He have me here at this time? We believe you are a vital part of God’s grand plan.

God opens doors with relationships but through every door there will be opportunity and opposition. It requires courage to stay in community, embracing and honoring our differences. Join us throughout the month of November as we celebrate why we are Better Together!

1 Corinthians 16:9 ESV

In this stand alone message, Feet for the Journey, Pastor Gates uses the story of Abraham to illustrate the importance of endurance in attaining God’s promise for your life. It’s not enough to say God showed you a vision but you must walk it out!

GENESIS 13:14-18 ESV

ROMANS 10:15 ESV

EPHESIANS 6:15 ESV

Mark 5:25-33 NIV

In this stand-alone message, The Price of Acquisition, Pastor Gates teaches us the things we request from God are not always attained through convenience and ease. Some promises are fulfilled through patience, waiting, even to the point of suffering.

Mark 10:35-40 NKJV

Matthew 20:20-22 NKJV

Psalms 119:71 NKJV

1 Peter 5:10 NKJV

2 Timothy 2:12 NKJV

In the fifth session of the series Church Hurt, Pastor Gates teaches about the necessity of a unified vision. As a Believer you are safest in the sheepfold of community. Don’t allow past hurts or present offenses to get you out of position.

As we continue in the series Church Hurt, Pastor Gates speaks about the rhythms of Mending Place. In community there will be opportunities to be hurt but more importantly opportunities to be healed.

1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV

Amos 3:3 NIV

John 6:66 KJV

Proverbs 25:19 KJV

Acts 15:38 KJV

1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV

Galatians 2:11-16 MSG

Matthew 18:15-18 ESV

Luke 17:3 ESV

James 5:20 ESV

1 Timothy 5:19-20 ESV

2 Thessalonians 3:14 ESV