Gateway Church's Podcast

Do you know the gifts God has placed within you—not just the talents or skills but the supernatural empowerment from the Holy Spirit for the good of others? Pastor Max Lucado launches our Empowered series by reminding us that the Holy Spirit is present and active in our lives. He equips ordinary people with extraordinary gifts and calls them to greater purposes! When the Spirit empowers you, you are unleashed.

Have you ever felt like something was off in your spiritual life but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Like your soul was tired, your prayers were empty, or your heart just wasn’t in it? Pastor Abram DePrang concludes our Let Us Pray series by showing us how easy it is to live unaware of a deeper spiritual sickness—one masked by strength, performance, or outward appearances. But Jesus—our Great Physician—doesn’t just treat our symptoms, He heals us from the inside out.

This Mother’s Day, Lisa Harper brings an inspiring message for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, disqualified, or broken. Through the story of two courageous midwives in Exodus, we are reminded that God delights in using unlikely people to accomplish extraordinary things. No matter your story, it’s not too late—your “yes” to God could be the beginning of something beautiful.

Have you ever wanted to pray, but couldn’t seem to find the words? Or maybe you’ve had so much on your mind to pray about that you didn’t even know where to start? Pastor Max Lucado begins our new series, Let Us Pray, with a message about how God knows and understands our prayers, even when we don’t have the words. We may not know how to ask God for help, but the best news is that He already knows exactly what we need!

How do we find strength when life feels overwhelming? This week, Pastor Steve Carter continues our From Death to Life series with a powerful and hope-filled message about standing firm in the face of fear. We’ll discover how to live a life marked by courage, faith, and the cry of Rak Chazak—be strong and courageous!

Have you ever thought you were close to someone, only to realize you really weren’t? In this message from our From Death to Life series, Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shows how it’s possible to live your whole life near God, yet never truly know Him. The good news is that Jesus didn’t come to keep His distance—He is always near with arms wide open. This Resurrection weekend, discover the joy of fully receiving the love that’s been reaching for you all along.

Do you ever feel hopeless and stuck? Like you’re doing everything you know to do to fight against despair, depression, anxiety, or sin but keep falling short? Join us for our special Good Friday service as we experience encouraging worship with CeCe Winans and a powerful message from Pastor Levi Lusko. If you’re searching for hope, then be refreshed and encouraged as we remember that there is a God willingly experienced suffering and overcame death so we could find true freedom, complete healing, and new life.

Do you feel weighed down by the worries, pressures, or expectations of life? What if we were never meant to carry them ourselves? In this second message of our From Death to Life series, Pastor Jelani Lewis reminds us that when we stop holding onto our burdens and start casting them onto Christ, we discover true freedom in the One who deeply cares for us.

How can we maintain our hope in Jesus while waiting on Him? In the first message of our new series, From Death to Life, Lisa Harper explores the gap between God’s timing and our own. As we place our trust in Jesus, we can experience His peace, confident that our hope is secure in Him—even when it feels like miracles are taking longer than expected.

How can we be devoted students of Christ when facing difficult life lessons? Dr. Irini Fambro continues our Follow Me series, teaching us to learn from Christ through challenging times and recognize that things are not always as they appear. As we navigate the storms of life, we can trust in Christ, remain His committed disciples, and grow as His dedicated students.

What does it cost to follow Jesus? Following Him requires sacrifice, but when we surrender our will for His, we find true freedom and joy. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist continues our Follow Me series with a powerful message challenging us to let go of anything holding us back from fully embracing life with Jesus.

What do we do when setbacks come our way? Pastor Daniel Floyd continues our Follow Me series, revealing the power of prayer as a spiritual weapon and showing us that while setbacks are inevitable, defeat doesn’t have the final word. Join us as we learn how a praying church can overcome every obstacle and walk in the victory God has promised.

This weekend, Pastor Mark Jobe kicks off our powerful new series, Follow Me! Don’t miss this special message as we dive into Jesus’ call to discipleship and explore how it can transform the way we live.

Why should we build a generational church? We’ve all been called to be part of the family of God—leading and learning from each other as we share life. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist concludes our Made for Each Other series with a timely teaching on how the older generation can support the next as they grow and witness the wonders of the Lord together.

Do you ever feel like love isn’t as easy as you thought it would be? Maybe you haven’t found it yet, or if you have, it’s more challenging than you anticipated. Pastor Joakim Lundqvist continues our Made for Each Other series with specific messages to strengthen the single person in their season of waiting and to reignite the hearts of couples as they seek to serve God and each other.

How different would the Christian life be without community? This weekend, Pastor Ian Simkins continues our Made For Each Other series with a powerful message on how our faith is made stronger when it's in partnership with others. It reminds us that within community, we have the opportunity to encourage and help one another!

How can we bear God’s image in community? This weekend, author and speaker Lisa Harper begins our Made For Each Other series by reminding us that Jesus did not intend for us to be alone—He created us to love one another in togetherness to display His affections for us!

This evening, author and speaker Charlotte Gambill continues F1RST by encouraging the Gateway family to trust in God during all new seasons, no matter the circumstances. We just have to remember that Jesus always makes a way for us, we only have to submit to Him!

On the final evening of F1RST, Pastor Abram DePrang reminds the Gateway family that we cannot “hide” from Jesus—we need to seek Jesus and find restoration in Him by putting our lives in His hands!

Steve Carter continues F1RST with a message on his heart for the Gateway family.

This evening, Pastor Earl McClellan continues F1RST with a message to remind the Gateway family that Jesus came as both servant and king. He finds us, cleans us, and sends us out to do the same!

How can God use our past for His purpose? In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko reminds us that God is in the business of using our past, dreams, and even pain for redemption and purpose. God is using our history to write His story for us!

Do you want to make a difference? Pastor Matthew Hernandez reminds us of the opportunity we have as a church to help others experience heaven on earth. Whether its big or small, God wants to use each of us as part of someone else’s story of experiencing the love of God!

Have you ever asked yourself what’s the purpose of church? Why do we gather every week? The answer may be different than what you expect. In this message, Pastor Jelani Lewis teaches us why it’s so important that we regularly come together as a church.

Have you ever wondered what God has planned for your life? Pastor Joakim Lundqvist teaches us that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus in order to understand His true will He has for us in our own lives. The more we pursue a relationship with Him, the more we learn His specific will for us!

Have you ever faced a big decision and wished you could hear God tell you where to go or what to do? Decisions would be so much easier if the all-knowing God of the universe would just speak to you directly! Pastor Joakim Lundqvist teaches us that although hearing the audible voice of God may not happen every day, God longs to speak to each of us. Let’s learn how to identify and listen for His voice.

It’s that time of year when we're choosing gifts to give for Christmas. And as the hero of the holidays, Jesus deserves our finest gift. But what could that be? In this timely message, Pastor Max Lucado shows us what Jesus really wants from us this Christmas.

Are you living in freedom? Or do you find yourself struggling with unforgiveness? Pastor Joakim Lundqvist helps us reflect on the significance of what God has done for us. God’s forgiveness doesn’t automatically erase the pain of our wounds, but remembering His great mercy enables us to release our pain and walk in forgiveness and joy.

How can we continue to show our gratitude daily when we face challenges? Join us as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that with Jesus, we experience life with a grateful heart, but without Him we are ruled by a sinful nature.

How do we continue to believe Jesus heard our prayers without seeing? Join us as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us to trust in Jesus by walking in faith to lead us home, not by sight alone.

Does it ever feel like the depths of disappointment are so overwhelming that you wonder if you can even have hope for the future? This weekend, Pastor Steve Carter dares us to experience grief, disappointment, and frustration as those filled with hope—hope in the God who is in the business of restoration, who heals, and who brought Jesus out of the tomb.

Join us as we stream our services. This weekend we’ll hear an important update from the Gateway Church elders and spend time in worship and prayer as a church family.

Do you ever wish you could be a different version of yourself? That you could go back to being the person you were before “it” happened? Join us this weekend as Pastor Levi Lusko confronts the reality of trauma—recognizing the existence of our pain and reminding us that it doesn’t define us or our futures; we serve a God who heals, restores, and brings hope in the darkest places.

How do we access joy despite our circumstances? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shares that joy is something we’ve been given through our relationship with Jesus. And when we make choices that align ourselves with Him, we can discover that joy too!

How do we rejoice when it feels like we’re facing our problems alone? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that we have access to a peace that surpasses all understanding.

What’s our ultimate purpose as followers of Jesus? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shares an important reminder that what we do for God begins with our relationship with Him—because God’s presence always leads to His purpose for our lives.

How can we receive God’s love as sinners? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series by reminding us that Jesus loves us so much, He paid our debts by giving His life on the cross—where divine love meets divine justice.

How can we make a difference in the world? Join us this weekend as Pastor Max Lucado continues his Just Jesus series with a reminder that when God partners with us, He is faithful to use our actions—big or small—to make a difference!

What season of life are you in? Are you thriving in a summer season, or are you facing the silence of a winter season? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist reminds us that no matter what season of life we are in, Jesus is always with us!

How do we experience a greater measure of the Lord in our lives? This weekend special guest CeCe Winans shares a powerful message about the fullness of the God’s love and ability to work in our hearts and lives when we choose Him.

When do we pray, and what do we pray for? This weekend Pastor Max Lucado shares a message on the Bible’s promises about prayer and reminds us that when we give our requests to God, He will always listen—no matter how big or small they are!

Are you searching for some of God’s promises to hold onto? This weekend Pastor Max Lucado shares an encouraging message about God’s good character displayed through Jesus and reminds us that we can confidently build our lives on His faithful promises.

How can we impact one another? Join us this weekend as Pastor Joakim Lundqvist reminds us that God is a generational God and shares a refreshing and encouraging perspective about pouring into and living in unity with each generation!

Have you ever wondered “what’s next”? This weekend Pastor Joakim Lundqvist shares an encouraging message about his walk with Jesus and reminds us of the future hope we have as the body of Christ!

What does the Bible say about pain leading to beauty? This weekend, special guest Lisa Harper shares a powerful message reminding us that even while we may grieve in a season, we can hope in the Lord who sees our pain, remembers us, and brings His beauty.

The Elders share an important update with the Gateway congregation, and teaching pastor Max Lucado shares a message titled "This Caffeinated Life."Does it sometimes feel like life gets turned upside down? Max Lucado shares a message about God’s consistency and stability—when the world is constantly changing and the future seems uncertain, we can hold onto the truth that God remains the same!

What happens when life feels like it will never get better? Max Lucado shares an encouraging reminder that even if it takes time, you will get through whatever you’re facing. Because you are not alone—you have God, His Word, and His people with you every step of the way.

Have you ever felt like life is too full? Then does that mean you’re living life “to the fullest”? Pastor Ben Pirtle shares that true fullness doesn’t come from the things around us; instead, it comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit.

When faced with the unthinkable, what do we do? How should we respond? What steps do we take next? This weekend, Pastor Levi Lusko shares a timely message where he shows us from the life of Isaiah how we should and shouldn't respond when we go through painful seasons.

This weekend, we’re gathering for a time of worship and ministry. Our elders will share an important update for our church family, and we’ll also receive a timely and powerful message from Pastor Joakim Lundqvist.