Lifegate Church Podcast

In this series we are learning that money actually talks, and has a message which is animated by one of two spirits: the spirit of Mammon or the Spirit of God. Either one of these voices will powerfully influence us depending on which we are drawn to. Mammon’s message? You will only be happy and at peace when you have enough money. God’s message? You can experience contentment no matter how much or little money you have - through Jesus! 

Money tells us that cash is king. If we have cash, we have the power that will gives us the freedom we all want. But Jesus tells us, while money is a form of power, it’s not the kind of power we need to seek. 

The covenant of God's everlasting love and faithfulness to Abraham was for him and his family and then through them to the entire world. God wants everyone to experience this same covenant promise! He’s chosen His people and our willingness to mirror and mimic (imitate) His faithfulness as His means of making the world right again; starting with one relationship, marriage, family, church at a time. This can happen if we learn to heed His Call to Faithfulness. 

A lot of us believe God is faithful to others, but we have a hard time believing that God is faithful to me!

Check out the message from Sunday evening of our Thirst Conference with Pastor Les Beauchamp.

Check out the message from Sunday morning of our Thirst Conference with guest speaker David Perkins.

Check out the message from Saturday night of our Thirst Conference with guest speaker Banning Liebscher.

It requires some level of faith to step into new things. But where does faith come from? Let’s discover the true source of faith that can lead us into the unknown and steady us when things are hard.

Full Christmas Eve Service!

Jesus’s manger wasn’t a meaningless detail or a mishap by Mary and Joseph. That old, wooden trough actually tells us something about God that we all need to hear and it reveals something about ourselves that Jesus came to restore.

During the Christmas season, you don’t even have to go to church to hear the message ringing in the air: joy to the world. Originally, that phrase was tied to the birth of Jesus, but these days most are hoping to find joy in the gifts, the food or the time off from work. However, those pleasures often don’t bring the lasting joy we’re searching for. Joy to the world is a promise from God that’s available to all and in this teaching series we’ll discover how to receive it!

Did you know all of us are known for something? The car we drive, the body we build, the scowl we wear, the tip we always or never give, the flag we fly, etc. What we are known for usually is an expression of who we are and what we value most. God is known for His outrageous love and generosity shown toward everyone, especially the undeserving. Becoming like Him in our love and generosity is one of the greatest expressions of His presence and plan for the world. And it all starts with believing and receiving fully, His generous love toward us! 

Often, what we do first matters most. We understand this principle when we plan our calendars or organize our to-do list, but we sometimes fail to see how this translates into our relationship with God. But, when we learn to prioritize God’s kingdom, it can unleash peace in our hearts and justice in the world.

If a person was asked to sum up the entire message of the Bible, they could by quoting 7 words: For God so loved . . . that He gave. Love and Giving always go together. A person can give without loving but it is impossible to love without giving. Giving is the very essence of love. Loving God, as we are learning, is for the good of others. This series: Love Gives First is an invitation to discover the fulfillment, purpose and power that comes from the united people of God loving by giving first!

We are in a cultural moment that requires better women and men to rise up, be present and serve the world. Seems like a tall order, but there’s actually an accessible and ancient path of formation that can set us free to become the people God wants to build in our world and for our world.

Maybe you’ve taken the step to make Scripture reading a part of your regular routine, taking in God’s Daily Breath, but has it changed how you live yet? Not only is God’s Word meant to be life for us, but it’s also how we give life to the world around us.

Respiration - inhaling and exhaling - is vital to our physical life. In this Cultivate series we are learning that another kind of respiration is just as essential to our spiritual life. Whether it’s inhaling the rest of sabbath, of God’s presence in prayer or the God breathed Word, each plays a role in our process of becoming more like Jesus for the good of others. In this talk we learn the Life-giving power to taking in God’s daily breath/Word.

Lee Cummings from Radiant Church in Michigan kicks off our Presbytery conference by explaining the relationship between prayer and prophecy.

Most people agree that prayer is an important part of life, but few of us actually do it in a meaningful way. The idea of prayer can be enticing, but the practice of prayer can feel intimidating. Let’s discover how accessible and powerful the simple act of prayer can be for our lives.

Sabbath is not only a gift given to us by God to experience Him more deeply, but it’s also a gift that followers of Jesus can extend to the world so others may also get a taste of God’s goodness. In this message, we’ll learn some ways to give the gift of Sabbath away to those you know and love.