There are few topics more personal to us than our identity. How do we define ourselves? Does anyone have the right to tell us who we are? In Biblical times, names had important meanings and your name was often part of your identity. We may think there are things about us that will never change...but with God it is possible, even if He must give us a new name!
It's difficult to talk about the horrible ways people sometimes treat each other. However, it's important to consider how God wants us to deal with injustice. Join us as we see what God says about these difficult issues.
Why do we let fractured relationships linger so long? Is it pride or stubborness? Fear? Plain old laziness? God teaches us the power of forgiveness to heal broken relationships in the story of Jacob and his brother Esau. But it's ultimately just pointing to the way God forgives us all.
Alone & Afraid | Tim Bollinger by Shepherd's Gate Church
Fear can be crippling, especially when facing unresolved issues within family and relationships. Have you ever lived with fear? How can you face that fear and move forward? Today we will learn how God desires to bring peace to our lives even when facing our deepest fears!
Is it possible to reconcile with those who are close to us that betray and hurt us? Should we even try? Discover how God's power in our lives leads to reconcilation and restoration.
We like to think of ourselves as basically good people, right? But how often do we manipulate situations to get what we want in our family, our business or our relationships? It might be uncomfortable to talk about, but let's face it, looking out for #1 is all too common. How do we avoid this and go a different way?
One of the most frustrating issues in life is living with a disfunctional family. And let's face it, no family is perfect! So how do we deal with disfunction in our family God's way? Join us as we find out through the story of Jacob and his family in Genesis.
Have you ever been tempted to bend your integrity to get something you really desire? How did it turn out? Today we look at the deceitful feud between two brothers and the difference between words and actions.
We all know parents worry about their kids. Will they avoid our mistakes? Will they remember our advice? Can we trust God to take care of our future family? Today we'll take a look at the faithfulness of God from one generation to the next and what that means for our lives today.
Outdoor Service Back to School | Tim Bollinger by Shepherd's Gate Church
Uh-oh...you know you shouldn't do it. It's going to be bad for you. And yet, it's hard to resist. We all face temptation at times. But what if there was a way to beat temptation and stay on the best path for your life? Discover how prayer can be your secret weapon against temptation.
Whether it's a potential new job, a large investment, or choosing a spouse, big decisions have big consequences. Learn more about finding wisdom for decisions, big or small, through the discipline of prayer.
When You Don’t Know How (Lord's Prayer) by Shepherd's Gate Church
Outdoor Service | Lions Theme | Jason Hanson by Shepherd's Gate Church
There may be lots of reasons to say a prayer, but one of the most common is to ask God for help with a problem, especially one we can't fix ourselves. But why is it that prayer is often the last thing we think of to do? Join us this week and learn how to develop the critical habit of prayer in your life!
Good Enough To Move On. Have you ever heard this accronym? It can be helpful in some situations, but what about the story of our life? Are we content to settle for good enough in our relationships, families, or work? What about our faith? The story of Nehemiah in the Bible focuses on a man who couldn't settle for good enough, and found that God had way more in store for his life (and our's too) than "good enough."
Your life might be hard, but have you ever literally been shipwrecked? The apostle Paul in the Bible was. And that was just the tip of the iceberg (haha)! So when he writes about the trials and hardships of life, he's writing what he knows. His insights speak to us about the detours in our own lives and God's amazing way of transforming them into opportunities.
Direction- Where Are We Going? by 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.
