This is the third sermon in the "Summer Road Trip" series with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Grand Canyon
This is the second sermon in the "Road Trip" series, with Jim Gates.
Road Trip: Drive-Thru
This is the first sermon in the "Road Trip" series, with Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - Game of Thrones and the Fantasy Genre
The final class in the “Christ & (Film) Culture” class examines the phenomenon of “Game of Thrones” and our culture’s fascination with fantasy shows and movies. Many aspects of this genre may be appealing to Christians, but how far is too far regarding our immersion and enjoyment of a world that simply does not exist? What about “Lord of the Rings” and “Narnia” series, written by two prominent believers in Christ, C.S. Lewis and Tolkien?
PRA•X•IS: Doers of the Word
Jim Gates wraps up this year’s sermon series, “PRA•X•IS: The Experiment,” with a final look at how all of these practices shape us, and our walk with Christ.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class Four - Avengers Endgame and Superheroes
The Marvel Universe has become interlaced with our culture today. Since 2011, 45 superhero films have been made. Why do are we so attracted to this genre, and what are the moral and Biblical implications?
Ordinary Radical Practices: Work
This is the fourth sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - Netflix's Bird Box and Apocalyptic Thrillers
Jim Gates leads a discussion on the phenomenon of Netflix's movie, "Bird Box," and the genre of apocalyptic thrillers, why they're so popular in today's society and the implications for the Church.
Ordinary Radical Practices: Listening
This is the third sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class Two: The Big Bang Theory
Ordinary Radical Practices: Self-Denial
This is the second sermon in the Ordinary Radical Practices series by Jim Gates.
Spring L.I.F.E. Series: Christ & (Film) Culture Class One - The Super Bowl and Sports
This first class of the series explores the phenomenon of football in America. Why is it so popular in our national culture? What are it’s roots and how has it impacted us, positively or negatively? Why has the Super Bowl and advertising become such a big deal, and how can it be contradictory, in some ways, to our Christian walk? As we continue through the series, we will be exploring what scripture tells us about our relationship to secular culture.
Ordinary Radical Practices: Confession
This is the first sermon in the “Ordinary Radical Practices” series by Jim Gates.
+7: A God Who Lives & Gives Life (Easter Sunday)
This is the sixth and final sermon in the “Add to the Community” series by Jim Gates.
+6: A God Who Reigns
This is the fifth sermon in the “Add to the Community” series by Jim Gates.
+5: A People Who Go
This is the fourth sermon in the “Add to the Community” series by Jim Gates.
+4: A People Who Gather
This is the third sermon in the “Add to the Community” series by Jim Gates.
The Importance of Amateurs
Guest speaker Rev. Don Baumann spoke about the leadership traits in all of God’s church family.
+1: A God Who Saves
This is the first sermon in the “Add to the Community” series by Jim Gates.
Exercise Tip #4: Reading With Openness to Repentance
This is the fourth and final sermon in the “Read Through the Entire Word” series by Jim Gates.