Our name | Mission | Leaders | Ministries Schedule | Directions | Contact Home   Gateway Church gathers for worship Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Location: 6425 Jefferson Hwy. (Hwy. 129) in Athens, Georgia. For directions, click here. 2011 sermons 2010 sermons 2009 sermons 2008 sermons 2007 sermons 2006 sermons 2004 sermons 2003 sermons 2001 & 2002 sermons Andy Hines' Blog: Wit and Wisdom of Gateway 2005 Sermon Library The Teaching Ministry of Gateway Church Pastor Jerry Varnado God's Covenant Faithfulness January 2, 2005 (Covenant Renewal Sunday) The purpose of biblical covenants wasn't to impose a series of obligations on an unreliable God. Their purpose was, and is, to help us trust His faithfulness. Being the Body of Christ (part one) January 9, 2005 The Bible is clear that covenant faithfulness to God includes covenant faithfulness to our brothers and sisters in the church. Being the Body of Christ (part two) January 16, 2005 Each person who joins Gateway Church makes four pledges of covenant faithfulness. We pledge to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service.   2005 sermons by other speakers Dr. Gene Acuff The Struggles and the Triumph (audio only*) March 6, 2005 Jesus will one day set everything right. Stress and Strength (audio only*) July 31, 2005 We don't grow strong by having things easy. Dr. Doug Beacham Walk in the Spirit (audio only*) March 20, 2005 Walking in the Spirit is the way we protect ourselves from the devil's schemes. (NOTE: More messages by Dr. Beacham, from Gateway's Sept. 2003 revival services, are in the 2003 Sermon Library.) The Rev. Rick Bonfim God's Unfolding Plan (audio only*) July 17, 2005 Times of stress and confusion will come, but God is still at work. Dr. Dutch Slade Wait Upon the Lord (audio only*) Aug. 21, 2005 Don't give up. God will come through for you. Lay Leader Joseph Slife Doing Life Together January 23, 2005 Part of our mission as a church is "Helping People Experience God Through Positive Relationships." Extreme Makeover: Complete Edition April 3, 2005 Do we really believe the Kingdom of God is advancing and that final victory is assured? Faith Enough to Fail July 24, 2005 If we want to have mighty faith, it starts with smaller decisions to trust God — though we do not know the way. We must have to have faith enough to fail. And Two at Parbar August 7, 2005 We can learn much from one of the most obscure verses in the Bible. *For 'audio only' sermons, download to a PC by right clicking on the link and choosing "Save Target As." Mac users: click, hold, and choose "Download Link to Disk." Hearing from God February 6, 2005 To know and do God's will, we must hear God when He speaks to us. (First in the series, "Experiencing God.") What in the World is God Doing? February 13, 2005 Do you want your life to be filled with the presence and the love of the living God? (Second in the series, "Experiencing God.") Invitation to a Crisis February 20, 2005 Jesus said, "[A]ll things are possible with God." Do we really believe those words? (Third in the series, "Experiencing God.") Is It Time for a Will Alignment? March 13, 2005 Joining God in His work requires major adjustments on our part. (Last in the series, "Experiencing God.") Do You Believe in the Resurrection? Easter Sunday • March 27, 2005 If you're not committed to the Resurrection power of the gospel, the gospel won't make much difference in your life. You Are a Minister of the Gospel (audio only) April 10, 2005 God has called you to represent Him in the world. Life in its Fullest Measure April 17, 2005 There is a difference between just living and really being alive. Jesus is the key to having life in its fullest measure. Finish the Race, Possess the Land April 24, 2005 No matter how meager their own resources, God requires His people to muster those resources against ovewhelming challenges. In response to that act of faith, the Lord then moves on their behalf. Life: An Adventure to Live May 1, 2005 Uncertainty is a fact of life -- and we shouldn't always see it as a bad thing. The Father's Incredible Promise May 8, 2005 God has promised us something so wonderful, we have trouble believing that it's really true. Pentecost: God's Plan and Purpose May 15, 2005 • Pentecost Sunday Pentecost was the launch of a major offensive against the powers of hell. It's our job to continue that offensive, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Movin' On May 22, 2005 As Gateway Church move from one physical space to another in a few weeks, we should desire in our hearts to "move on" with God, to press ahead into the future He has for us. Movin' On, Part 2: Growing in the Prophetic May 29, 2005 As a church, we need to increase in the area of speaking the truth and the insight of God into specific situations. Receiving Holy Communion June 5, 2005 God intended Holy Communion to be time to celebrate together the grace of God given us in Jesus Christ. Faith, Mighty Faith June 19, 2005 There is a means to overcome the world's ways and live the way God desires us to live. (First in the series, "Mighty Faith.") What is Christian Faith? June 26, 2005 If we are rooted in true Christian faith, we have a solid foundation on which to develop "mighty faith." (Second in the series, "Mighty Faith.") A Visible Faith July 3, 2005 Christian faith is personal, but should never be private. (Third in the series, "Mighty Faith.") Uncompromising Faith July 10, 2005 Mighty faith is a faith unwilling to make any concession that would call into question God's care and trustworthiness. (Fourth in the series, "Mighty Faith.") God Spoke...and Saved My Life (audio only) August 14, 2005 Pastor Jerry Varnado's first sermon after several weeks of recovering from a mild heart attack that occurred on July 15. Faith: An Impenetrable Shield August 28, 2005 The "shield of faith" is your first line of defense against the fiery arrows the world and the devil hurl at you. (Fifth in the series, "Mighty Faith.") Mighty Faith and God's Sovereignty Sept. 4, 2005 If we don't believe in a sovereign God, able to care and provide for His creation, our hope will be non-existent and prayers useless. (Sixth in the series, "Mighty Faith.") Mighty Faith and Prudent Living Sept. 11, 2005 God often leads His people where logic, reason and prudence will not go. (Seventh in the series, "Mighty Faith.") Mighty Faith: Key Attitudes Sept. 18, 2005 Certain attitudes are essential for those who want to live lives of mighty faith. (Last in the series, "Mighty Faith.") No More Condemnation Oct. 2, 2005 If you have turned to Christ, you are a child of God, loved by God, and called to be a saint, which you are by His grace. The Devil's Devices Oct. 9, 2005 How do we combat the schemes of Satan designed to undermine God's work in us? Dethroning the 'Barney-fied' Jesus Oct. 16, 2005 Many people have a concept of Jesus that is more akin to Barney the purple dinosaur than the Jesus of the Bible. Choose Your Mountain Oct. 23, 2005 Even in the day of judgment, when every earthly kingdom crumbles before God's power, you can have peace and confidence. Balancing Mission and Maintenance Oct. 30, 2005 Mission offers adventure, challenge, even danger. It brings vibrancy and excitement, because it is in mission that we see the hand of God move. Asking and Receiving from God Nov. 6, 2005 We grow in our faith as we trust God — and He proves Himself to be trustworthy. Here I Raise Mine Ebenezer Nov. 13, 2005 After more than 125 years, this is our last Sunday to worship in this location. Gratitude and the Cost of Receiving Nov. 20, 2005 Although God desires to freely bestow His blessings on us, receiving from God costs us something. The Other Side of Advent Nov. 27, 2005 (First Sunday in Advent) In his first coming, Jesus came came as a humble servant. The second time, He will come in great power to judge the earth. Preparing the Way Dec. 4, 2005 (Second Sunday in Advent) Repenting of our unbelif prepares the way for the Lord's coming. Wondrous Gift Dec. 11, 2005 (Third Sunday in Advent) God has given us the best possible gift: the gift of Himself. Christmas: Behind the Scenes Dec. 18, 2005 (Fourth Sunday in Advent) All the warm, pleasing images of Christmas that we enjoy so much at this time of year are deceptive. They don't give us a full picture of what Christmas is really all about. The Word Became Flesh Dec. 25, 2005 (Christmas Day) Until we understand that God has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ, He is just an abstract thought in our minds, a God who is "out there" but not a God who is "right here."       How to contact us