Gateway Bible Talks

Widespread attacks on the trustworthiness of God’s Word are nothing new. Since the temptation of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, the question “Did God actually say?” has been at the heart of Satan’s attacks. In this message, R.C. Sproul examines the nature of Satan’s temptation in Genesis 3 and urges us to believe God and take Him at His Word. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundl...

What is the ideal intimate relationship? Genesis 2 shows God’s good design for marriage: a man and woman united as one flesh, fully known and without shame. But even the best marriage is only a signpost to Jesus—the one who knows us completely, carries our shame and loves his people faithfully. Going Deeper: David Guzik's teaching on this passage. (58 min video)

God’s Purpose, Provision and Protection — Genesis 1:26–2:17 God creates human beings in his image and gives them a purpose: to live under his rule, care for his world and love him and one another. He generously provides everything they need for life and flourishing, and protects them by setting a clear boundary around the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Yet Adam will step outside that prot...

In days four to six of creation, God fills the ordered world he has formed. He appoints the sun, moon and stars to govern light and mark days, seasons and years. He fills the seas and skies with living creatures, and the land with animals. Finally, God creates human beings—male and female—in his image, blessing them and commissioning them to fill the earth and rule it under him. Ziech explores wha...

In the second sermon of the First Things series, we explore the first three days of creation. Genesis presents a God who brings order from chaos—not through conflict or violence, but by his powerful word. Light and darkness, sky and sea, land and vegetation are all carefully formed and declared good. Rather than worshipping creation, we're invited to worship its Creator, giving thanks for the good...

In the opening words of the Bible, Genesis shows us that the world is not accidental, eternal, or pointless. God made the heavens and the earth, and he made the world for form and fullness. From the beginning, God is the Creator who shapes, fills, orders, and gives purpose. This first sermon in the First Things series asks: What happened at the beginning of everything? And what is God’s aim for ev...

Can we really know God, or what God requires? For Trinity Sunday, Paul explores creation, subjectivism, restlessness, and the God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Dan speaks from Aweil, South Sudan, reflecting on Pentecost Sunday and John 20:19–23 — the moment the risen Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit onto his disciples. Drawing on the Great Commission and the transformation of Peter at Pentecost, Daniel challenges listeners to seek a fresh infilling of the Spirit for bold, daily witness. He also shares remarkable testimonies of God's protection and saving w...

Jesus’ last act with his disciples before his arrest was to pray. In John 17, Jesus prays to his Father as he prepares to go to the cross, return to glory, and leave his disciples in the world. This Bible talk asks: What does eternal life actually mean? Jesus teaches that eternal life is not merely “going to heaven when we die,” but knowing the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom he has sent. Bec...

Key Scripture: John 14:15-21 | Speaker: Paul Bartley | Gateway Parish Facing the heartbreak of imminent goodbye, Jesus’ disciples felt deeply troubled. In this Mother’s Day message, Paul Bartley explores four vital questions to reveal how love obeys, because Jesus stays. True devotion to Christ isn't a passive feeling; it moves forward in active loyalty to his mission. Jesus does not abandon us as...

In John 14:1–14, Jesus comforts troubled disciples by promising that his Father’s house has many rooms, and that he himself is the way to the Father. This message, “Frail Faith Finds the Father,” is for those who feel weak, uncertain, or spiritually inadequate. Jesus shows that heaven is sure, he is the way, and his work continues through weak, praying believers. Because of who Jesus is, even frai...

Whose voice really gets your attention? In a world saturated with social media influencers, media commentators, political figures, and the constant echo of our own inner critics, finding a voice we can completely trust is rare. In this episode, we unpack John 10:1-10 to explore the authoritative, life-giving voice of Jesus. Set against the backdrop of the Pharisees' failure to shepherd a healed bl...

In this talk on Luke 24:13–35, Kelvin explores the road to Emmaus to reveal what it truly means that Jesus is the Messiah. He contrasts first-century expectations of an earthly king with God’s actual plan: a Redeemer crucified on a tree. Far from a tragedy, Jesus’ death paid the ransom for humanity’s sin, reversing the fall in Eden. The empty tomb confirms Jesus' absolute perfection, meaning death...

In this Easter message, Aaron explores the often-overlooked story of Thomas — the disciple famously labelled a doubter. Drawing from John 20, Aaron shows that doubt itself isn't the problem; withdrawing from community is. Just as Jesus sought out Thomas in his pain and met him personally, he meets us in ours. A timely encouragement to bring your honest questions to Jesus rather than face them alon...

The women come to the tomb and find it opened by God’s power. Jesus is risen, fear gives way to joy, and his followers are sent to tell the good news.

Jesus is buried in Joseph’s tomb while the women watch. The stone is sealed and guarded, as his enemies try to make death secure — but Sunday is coming.

At the cross, Jesus is mocked, forsaken, and killed. Yet the temple curtain tears, graves open, and even a Roman centurion begins to see who this crucified man truly is.

Jesus stands before Pilate, while Barabbas is released in his place. The innocent King is condemned, mocked, robed in purple, and led toward the cross for sinners.

Peter and Judas both fail Jesus terribly, but their failures lead in different directions. This passage confronts us with sin, regret, denial, despair, and the need for mercy.

Jesus is arrested, deserted, falsely accused, and mocked. Yet even in betrayal and injustice, Scripture is being fulfilled, and the true King stands silent before human judgement.

In Gethsemane, Jesus faces the terrible cup before him. While the disciples sleep in weakness, he prays in anguish and submits himself fully to his Father’s will.

At the Passover meal, Jesus gives his disciples the meaning of his death: his body given, his covenant blood poured out. Yet betrayal and overconfident failure are already near.

As Passover approaches, Jesus speaks plainly of his coming death. One woman pours out costly devotion, while Judas chooses betrayal. Two responses to the crucified King stand side by side.

God calls his people to love one another, live quietly, work faithfully, and win the respect of outsiders. This message refreshes our view of ordinary work as part of faithful Christian witness.

In a distracted age, God calls us to walk carefully, make the most of our time, and seek his will. This message asks how our habits, screens, and schedules can be reset for wisdom.