Lifegate Church Podcast

Joy is a gift from God but can be hard to keep. Life has a way of robbing the awe and delight that Jesus came to bring. Let’s learn how to recover what’s been stolen, so we can journey with Jesus in joy.

Will there ever be peace on earth? This is a question whose answer people all over the world long to know. Christmas is all about peace butwhat kind of peace? A peace that ends war? The advent of Jesus, His anticipated arrival has brought peace to earth, will bring final peace toearth and is bringing peace that was promised by the angels to those who would receive it now. What’s most surprising is this peace, whichonly Jesus brings, has always been rejected by most. In this talk we’ll find out why and give the opportunity for all to receive it fully. 

No one likes to wait. But turns out, God has a long history of working in the waiting. Let’s discover how, when we put our focus on Jesus, wait turns to hope.

Through the diagnosis, financial situation, marriage stress, career challenges, all the storms we face I believe God wants to encourage your heart today and equip you with truth to help you be steady through the storm you’re in.

The tithe is often seen as irrelevant, obsolete or a heavy obligation. However, the tithe is intended to be a willing act of joy-filled worship that aligns us with God’s principles of the harvest.

10 out of 10 people would say that they want a better relationship with money. Whether it’s just that they want more of it, or that they want to think about it less, or they want to better use it as a tool. Jesus speaks a lot about money, but his real message is that it’s not about money – it’s about the condition of our hearts. Enter the tithe, the antidote that we are searching for.

Sowing and reaping are natural laws that plays out in every area of our lives. There are 3 Principles of the Harvest involving sowing and reaping we can put to work that will align us with God’s desire to provide and bless.

We often know where to turn when the world, our flesh or the devil is standing in our way. We turn to God. But how do we respond when it seems God is in the way?

Is it really possible to be free from daily and sometimes crippling anxiety in a world of so much trouble and turmoil. In a word: yes, if we are willing to start thinking about what we think about. Get ready, freedom can be yours today!

Is there really a devil? If so, what is he up to? And what do I do about it? Let's learn about the primary strategy of the devil and how to fight against it.

Whether we realize it or not, so much of our time and energy is driven by a sense that there is “never enough.” We work, we hustle, we save, and we spend attempting to gain what we think we need. Yet, Jesus invites us to a life settled in a different reality: In Him, there is more than enough.

People are like chickens in that we tend to set up pecking orders, pride pecking orders! Pride is the sin Lucifer embraced and the sin and source of all sin ever since. Rather than thinking too highly or lowly of ourselves it is when we are the primary focus of our lives and not God or others. Jesus has provided in His character, example and empowering Holy Spirit the power to expose, break and remove pride through the gift of humility and free us from prison of the pride chicken coop!

When temptation comes our way, things get confusing. After all, if we could see things clearly, we wouldn’t fall for it! So, here are 4 clear truths and 4 simple steps to help you navigate life when temptation comes is on the horizon.

Life with Jesus is a journey and we’re all bound to stumble a bit along the way. Thankfully, Jesus tells a story that can prepare us for what’s ahead so we can overcome what gets in the way.

So many embrace the truth of grace only to drift back to the law that brings death. This weekend the invitation to all will be to receive the Life, Grace and Freedom of Jesus and experience full release from the tree of death. 

The spiritual practice of celebration might not be one of the first practices that comes to our minds when we think about becoming more like Jesus for the good of others, but maybe it should be!

Though we have more ways to connect with others than ever before, our world is increasingly becoming our more relationally broken. People are experiencing more loneliness, more conflict and less satisfaction in their relationships. This series will help us recover a Biblical view of community and inspire us to do the work to cultivate meaningful relationships all around us.

In the constant noise of platforms and promotions, how can followers of Jesus say more without saying as much?

When it comes to conflict, in the heat of the moment we often say things we later regret. Let’s discover some practical insights from Scripture that will help us choose the words of the wise when the heat is on.

Pastor Shireen Eldridge continues our Just Sayin’ series as we celebrate Mother's Day and learn how our words have weight, especially in the home. When we mess up, as all of us do, quickly seeking forgiveness from those we've hurt with our words is an often overlooked key for healing relationships. She teaches us the best way to make sure our words are life-giving is to stay close to Jesus and allow Him to transform our hearts.