Gateway Fellowship

Wowsers. It's pretty awkward to talk about divinely required foreskin modification at church. But we did (though I nearly died of embarrassment) because that's what Colossians 2:11 is all about!

1.) Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus!  2.) Don’t get distracted by diversionary tactics. 3.) Arrange your day around your life’s mission. How you spend your day is how you will have spent your life. 4.) Don’t get fooled by false evil reports. 5.) Don’t shoot the POW’s, shoot the bad guys. 6.) Don’t fight using worldly weapons. 7.) Fight the fight you’re actually in. 8.) CRUCIFY victim self-talk. 9.) Get a bigger perspective. 10.) Be an encouragement to others. 11. Rise to meet the challenges. 12.) Go on offense, not defense.

SINCE demons tremble at Jesus' presence, and we believers are IN HIM, WHY do we still let the spiritual powers intimidate us? Colossians 2:10 "So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority."

In this message: jokes by Steven Wright everything's amazing and nobody's happy pilgrims survive the winter a country song Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp discuss what's Johnny Ringo's problem? we spill water on the floor we take a moment to practice gratitude Here's the powerpoint Here's Tim's notes

Three fruits of the Spirit are covered in this talk... 1) Kindness - a gracious attitude toward others whether they deserve it or not. 2) Goodness - benevolent activity for others, promoting their wellbeing in tangible and practical ways. 3) Gentleness - a strength that accommodates to other's weakness, showing consideration, friendliness, and meekness. Here's the powerpoint Here's my notes

"What good is all that God stuff if boys don't even like me?" Our problem seems to be dual. We don't want what we need and we don't know what we have! In Colossians 2:9-10 Paul says two sorta shocking things: 1.) All the fullness of God dwells in Jesus, bodily. ALL that God is, somehow lives in him. 2.) All that fullness? Yeah. It's yours IN HIM. That's more than most of us dare to take in...so instead we often go back to our familiar prisons instead of brave the unfamiliar freedom He has won for us.

Wherever you find goodness, beauty, or truth, give God the credit and give thanks. This mindset frees us from the insecurity of having to defend against God's blessings scattered throughout the world outside of our little world. The culture war is a form of tribalism, and the gospel frees us to be calm and incarnate love across the boundaries we have set for ourselves, but God did not set.

We had church outdoors today! It was a beautiful, low 70's day, with clear blue skies. We sat next to a ripe, brown soybean field, under the shade of that beautiful old oak tree by the basketball court, and sang. Stan brought this word "in season" which was what God began to stir in his heart over the course of the last several weeks. Be at peace, my friends. Jesus is king. Happy listening.

Bob shared from his heart about patience, what hinders it, what forms it, and the critical importance of growing to maturity in Christ, which is a process and takes time. An emphasis of his talk was on the importance of deeply ingesting God's Scriptures.

There is a demonic element to what often passes for wisdom within culture, the church, and personally. How do we unmask deception and stay free now that Jesus has set us free? "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the universe, and not according to Christ." (Colossians 2:8)

A conversational teaching on Luke 11:1-11 where the disciples ask Jesus to teach them how to pray... --On our part: tenacious, bold persistence. --On God's part: gracious and generous love. And Jesus also gives us a clue as to not just HOW to pray, but WHAT our goal in prayer is to be...

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7 NRSV)

Here's the video if you prefer: https://youtu.be/bpM_glxCQHQ 1. What is joy? 2. What are some examples of pure joy? 3. How is joy a byproduct of living by the Spirit? (Gal 5:22) 4. Neh 8:9-10 says that “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” What is the opposite of that truth? 5. Does the phrase, “the joy of the Lord,” mean:      a.)It is the Lord’s own joy      b.) The joy that comes from the Lord      c.) Both? 6. True or False: “God is the most joyful Person of all.” 7. How do we receive the joy of the Lord? 8. 1 Thess 5:16 says to “be joyful always.” To live that, should we...      a.) Feel joyful always      b.) Act joyful always (regardless of feelings)      c.) Look at the verse’s context for clues 9. What does it mean to “rejoice?” And what would it then mean to “rejoice in the Lord always” (Phil 4:4-8) 10. If you were a demon, what would be your go-to s

Luke 9:1-2 but as if it applied to us. Cuz it does.

Tell people about the kingdom, and heal the sick. That's what Jesus sent his disciples to do (Luke 9:1-2). What does that have to do with US?

Regret, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, despair, condemnation, and accusation. These are the primary work of "the accuser of the brethren," satan. What are we to do?

We use this expression to mean we support somebody. Paul used it literally. Some thoughts on Col 2:5

The fruit of the Spirit is LOVE!

Paul worked his tail off for folk he never even met face to face. Why? And how was he gripped with such intensity and purpose? Am I? Am I working to succeed in the actual fight I'm in, or am I caught up in loser thinking, wasting valuable time and prioritizing my ease and comfort at the expense of my purpose? Just something to think about...

There is a dynamic of shame, regret, condemnation, and mental anguish that is a direct result of satan's activities in the hearts and minds of people everywhere. The short word to describe this ministry is "accusation." What do we do? Where do we turn? What are our resources for help? The Advocate (1 Jn 2:1).