Shepherd's Gate Church

Have you ever wondered what pastors and church staff actually do? You know, they don't actually live at the church even though they always seem to be around. And yes, they have actual work during the week, not just on Sundays. But what IS that work? The answer may surprise you, and challenge you in unexpected ways.

Some people grew up in church, others come to it later or not at all. So if church is something you want to know more about, What Is Church? is the series for you! This Sunday, we explore what church really is (hint: it's not a building) and what it means to be a part of one.

Outdoor Service | Fathers Day | Greg Griffith by Shepherd's Gate Church

Step Out and Serve Celebration | Tim Bollinger by Shepherd's Gate Church

Legacy | Chris Maccourtney by Shepherd's Gate Church

Faith Forward Anniversary by Shepherd's Gate Church

Mothers Day | Ben Marsh by Shepherd's Gate Church

What if God asked you to do something you thought was impossible? What would you do? How would you do it? When we look at our broken and hurting world, we often see an impossible situation. But that's not what God sees. Learn about the power of stepping out into our world and how God uses that step of faith to accomplish the impossible in your life and in those around you.

Our time is so precious and everyone wants a piece of it! So how do we figure out the best uses of our time? Serving other people at church and in other areas of life might be low on the list...but this Sunday learn how stepping in to serve is the secret of success, changing your world, and the world of those around you.

Maybe you have heard someone in a church setting say that the church isn't after your money. But if the church isn't after people's money, then what's the real deal with church and money? It may feel like it's personal, but we're going there! Join us as we explore this important topic and find out what God really says about money.

Our culture want us to believe that our faith is a personal, private matter. But what if our faith IS personal, but NOT private? Find out why our faith grows and develops within the context of community and how we often miss the benefits of growing in faith together.

What is freedom? Is it the power to do whatever we want? Is it to be the captain of our own fate? Perhaps not. True freedom might be something very different, and much more amazing than we can imagine.

If Jesus truly rose from the dead and conquered sin, why am I still suffering? Why is life still so difficult at times? On this Easter Weekend, come and explore why the victory of the resurrection is cause for an incredible hope for everyone—no matter who you are, what problems you are experiencing, or failures you have endured.

Sometimes an ordinary object takes on a special significance for us. Maybe it's an old teddy bear, a piece of furniture, or a photograph. For followers of Jesus, the bread and wine of communion are ordinary objects...but through the power of God they become something extraordinary for us and for our community!

Everyone needs something to cling to in this unpredictable world - be it family bonds, career dreams, creature comforts, or our inner grit. But Jesus...well, His story demands our attention. While human hopes prove to be flawed and fleeting, Jesus, our King and Lord of all, is the only sure hope in this stormy sea of life.

We all know stories of people who have sold out, especially the famous ones that end up in the newfeeds. But the truth is more personal. In what areas of your life have you been a sellout to sin? Through the story of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, we discover what leads to selling out in our lives and how to avoid it.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. At least that's how the poem goes. But why do some couples struggle with infertility? And even in families with children, why are there so many broken relationships and favoritism? Today we look at the family dynamic, the brokeness of our world, and the hope that God brings to families of all kinds.

First comes love, then comes marriage. How is your marriage going? What are you doing to invest in your marriage? Whether you are married or not, discover some amazing principles about where love in this world ultimately comes from, and how to invest in your marriage or to encourage those in your circle who are married.

Everyone loves a love story. But what if you had to wait 14 years to be with the one you love? Through the epic journey of Isaac and Rebekkah, we learn what it means to be single, to wait, to prepare, and to trust God with our future...even with our own love stories!

Death is a part of life, and though we try to avoid thinking about it, eventually all of us will experience death. But death is not the end! Learn what God teaches us about the reality of death and the hopeful promises of life renewed.

Have you ever felt tempted by God? Does God tempt people? Or does He test us? What's the difference? Find out what God taught Abraham when He told him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, and what is God still teaching us through this story today.

The book of Genesis gives us surprising insight into the birth of the Arab nations and eventually the religion of Islam. Join us for this origin story and a reminder that God always keeps His promises to everyone, no matter what

Once again the themes of Genesis jump out of the distant past as fresh today as they were back then! Is there such a thing as a Christian nation? How has God called followers of Jesus to live in the tension between a life of faith and as a citizen of the USA? The truth may surprise you, so leave your assumptions at the door and join us for this important message!

Why don't we learn our lesson the first time around? Why do we fall back into the same traps of sin and fear? When we take matters into our own hands we're setting ourselves up for failure. In today's message, learn how to rely on God and His leadership in our lives!

As we continue the harrowing story of Sodom and Gomorrah in Genesis, we hear about the destruction of Sodom and rescue of Lot and his daughters. In today's message, we reflect on the complexity of these pivotal verses and discuss how we can apply timeless lessons around morality and redemption to our lives even today.