Recorded live Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.

Sentenced to a Life of Freedom (Wade)

Grace Defined (Ned)

Jesus opened the Beatitudes with "blessed are the poor in spirit".  Poverty of spirit isn't about lacking resources, but recognizing our complete dependence on God's grace and mercy. When we empty ourselves of pride and self-sufficiency, we create space for the Kingdom of Heaven to take root in our hearts. True spiritual blessing begins when we acknowledge our spiritual bankruptcy and fall to our knees before the throne of grace.

Recorded live Sunday, March 9th, 2025.

Blessed Poverty (Dan)

Is there power in unconditional love that can shield us from spiritual attacks? What happens when the shield of faith becomes an active force through love? Can trusting God's vast strength change how we view our relationships?  Join us as we explore the profound connection between faith and love as spiritual protection. Drawing from a meaningful dream about fiery attacks being extinguished where love dwells, it challenges us to move beyond merely believing in God to actively loving others without expectation. The world doesn't need our doctrines or religiosity - it needs to witness love that transforms lives, just as those pushed to society's edges were drawn to Jesus.

Recorded live Sunday, March 16, 2025

Love Takes Faith (Wade)

What if our plans aren't God's plans? When Jesus asked Peter, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter correctly identified Him as the Messiah and was blessed for this divine revelation. But how quickly things changed! When Jesus revealed His coming suffering, Peter's human concerns emerged, earning a sharp rebuke.

Are we clinging to our own plans while God has something different in mind? Have we ever felt blessed one moment and crushed the next? Join us as we explore what happens when life takes unexpected turns and our carefully laid plans fall apart.

What comes out when we're squeezed by life's disappointments? Can we still say "I will bless the Lord at all times" even when suffering comes?

Recorded live Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

When God's Plan Hurts (Wade)

Are you ready to transform your thinking? In these biblically significant times, how will you prepare for what's coming? Drawing from 1 Peter 4, join us as we explore what it means to "arm yourself" with Christ's way of thinking instead of just responding impulsively. Will you make predetermined choices based on God's will before challenges arrive? The power of God isn't just about miracles but manifests through daily decisions when we align our thoughts with His. Have you considered that the subtlety of coming technologies might require spiritual readiness now rather than later?

Recorded live Sunday, March 30th, 2025.

Arm Yourself In Advance (Wade)

Are you wondering if your mind is truly ready for life's trials? Join us this Palm Sunday as we explore 1 Peter 1:13, which urges us to prepare our thinking for what lies ahead. How might your responses change if you had predetermined how to face challenges? What would happen if you set your hope completely on God's grace rather than your own understanding? This message reminds us that life's difficulties will come, but with minds ready for action, we can respond by faith instead of emotion, finding peace in knowing that God remains good even in our temporary earthly residence.

Recorded Sunday, April 13th, 2025

A Mind Ready For Action (Wade)

Can we truly find peace in a world where suffering is inevitable? Join us as we explore Jesus's powerful declaration in John 16:33 that offers courage even in our darkest moments. Have you ever wondered what makes the resurrection so transformative? While 500 people witnessed Christ alive after his death, it's the personal connection to this event that can bring joy when everything else falls apart. What if this reality could open up an entirely new kingdom to you today?RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

Recorded live Sunday, April 20th, 2025

The Resurrection Effect - Easter 2025 (Wade)

Have you ever felt like an outsider looking in? Ever wondered if a community is too tight-knit for someone new to truly belong? A recent visitor's comment sparked an important realization about how even the most welcoming communities can feel intimidating to newcomers. What does it truly mean to move from visitor to family? The story of a woman who broke social barriers to encounter Jesus reminds us that true community isn't about perfection but redemption. Join us as we explore how brokenness becomes the foundation for authentic connection and why our arms are wide open to welcome you exactly as you are. Will you take that step from merely visiting to finding your place at the table?

Recorded Sunday, April 27th, 2025

What Does He Think About You (Wade)

What does it mean to have faith through physical battles? Join us for a powerful testimony where faith and healing converge. Have you ever felt disqualified from believing in something you haven't yet experienced? After seven years of battling a physical "perfect storm," Hannah shares how God taught her that His healing power comes from His word, not our experiences. Can hope stay alive when circumstances seem dire? Discover how the miraculous works in both moments and processes, and why faith requires action even when we don't see immediate results.

Recorded Sunday May 4th, 2025

God’s Plan for Healing and Wholeness (Hannah)

Gateway Church of Upstate New York, located in Corinth, NY.  We're a church excited about God and what He's doing in today's world!

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