Lifegate Church Podcast

Human relationships are a full-contact sport. We’re bound to experience hurt and even harm as we navigate life in relationship with others. Thankfully, Jesus offers us wisdom to help us remain whole and free in the midst of relational pain.

Jesus began his earthly ministry with a manifesto moment, claiming to be the one who would bring freedom to all who followed him. Let’s talk about the kind of freedom Jesus came to bring.

Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God more than any other topic, and yet so few of us think much about it on a daily basis. Join us in this series as we’ll walk through the Gospel of Luke to see how good the news of the Kingdom truly is!

Marriage is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, but it's also one of the greatest tools He uses to shape us into who He's calling us to be. Join us as we explore what it looks like to Stay, See, and Pursue one another through every season of change; becoming more like Jesus, together.

Most of us have a view of sex that we’ve heard from the influences around us - our family of origin, our culture, our friends. But, so few of us have a Biblical view of sex that we’ve read from the Scriptures. Let’s discover what The Word has to say about sex so we can cultivate healthy sex lives both inside and outside of marriage.

There are a number of reasons why marriage can be hard, but one of the common themes that often goes unnoticed is simply a failure to serve. When we put ourselves first, our relationships will suffer. Let’s learn about the power of serving and the impact it can have on our relationships.

Marriage is increasingly seen as harmful, optional and irrelevant in an increasingly confused world. Surprisingly, most people, even Christians don’t understand the genius of marriage, the real cost, the amazing benefits and the ultimate purpose of marriage which the Apostle Paul calls a “mega-mytery.” In this talk we will try to answer the question, “why marriage matters."

The meaning of life is a complex question and one we’ve all asked in one way or another. Let’s discover what Scripture has to say about life’s meaning and how to cultivate a life that matters.

Some of Jesus’ most famous words were: Love God and love others. Even many not following Jesus have heard this phrase. But there’s an invitation embedded in this command that we often miss, and it helps us understand what we’re here for.

The importance of rest is making a comeback in our culture. Companies are offering more time off and even occasional sabbaticals. Athletes are tracking their sleep in order to increase performance. But long before vacation days and sleep athletes were a thing, rest was an ancient promise that God offered to all who know Him and follow Him.

Fire and Formation are two ideas we see in Scripture that are both an important part of becoming more like Jesus for the good of others. Fire is often associated with the presence of God and formation relates to spiritual practices. Both are available, as means of grace, for our spiritual growth. But, many of us find ourselves only accessing one or the other. But, when we create space for both Fir...

We’ve talked a lot about resting in God’s presence in this teaching series, but did you know God is looking for a place to rest as well? Thankfully, Scripture tells the kind of home God is looking for and it’ll encourage you!