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Gateway Church gathers
for
worship Sundays
at 10:45 a.m.

Location: 6425 Jefferson Hwy.
(Hwy. 129) in Athens, Georgia.

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2006 Sermon Library
The Teaching Ministry of Gateway Church


Pastor Jerry Varnado

  • God is Faithful
    Jan. 1, 2006 (Covenant Renewal Sunday)
    We don't know what the new year will bring. But one thing we do know: God is with us.

  • Remember Your Baptism
    Jan. 8, 2006
    In baptism, we hear God's voice — and we receive the grace to follow His will.

  • The Biblical Pattern of Church Growth
    Jan. 15, 2006
    An encounter with Jesus is what changes people's lives.

  • The Authority of Believers
    Jan. 29, 2006
    The power of Jesus resides in us through faith — and therefore we can do all things through Christ.

 


2006 sermons by
other speakers



The Rev. Rick Bonfim

Worship: Avenue to Receiving from God
March 19, 2006
Through worship, we position ourselves to be receive what God desires to pour into our lives.


Benji Clark Mallory

Tell Them the Kingdom is Here
April 30, 2006
The power of the Kingdom of God is in you. Will you believe that — and act on it?


Dr. John Simmons
(UM District Superintendent)

Overcoming the Snakes
March 26, 2006 • Celebrating Our Future Sunday
The world is filled with venomous 'snakes,' but they hold no ultimate power over those who lift high the Cross of Jesus Christ.


Lay Speaker Joseph Slife

Pro-Choice? Pro-Life?
January 22, 2006 • Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Scripture, church tradition, reason, and experience can help us become people of conviction, as well as people of grace, on the issue of abortion.

Are We There Yet?
August 20, 2006
'Are we there yet?' is a question we ask all through life. We get tired of being 'here.' We want to be 'there' — the place where all our problems are solved and everything is so much better.

  • Believing and Belonging
    Feb. 5, 2006
    What does it mean to be "the church"?

  • The Promise of Joy
    Feb. 12, 2006
    God's intention and provision is for us to be people of supernatural joy. (First in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • Overcoming Unbelief
    Feb. 19, 2006
    Most of us know nothing about what used to be called "praying through" — i.e, not giving up in prayer until we get an answer from God. (Second in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • The Devil's Demise
    Feb. 26, 2006 (Celebrating Our Past Sunday)
    Evil must be destroyed for God's Kingdom to come in all its fullness.

  • Overcoming Self-Centeredness
    Mar. 5, 2006
    To experience God's joy, we must die to self, daily, and live for Christ. (Third in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • Overcoming Our Fear
    Mar. 12, 2006
    Christianity is the negation of fear. (Fourth in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • The Power of the Cross
    Apr. 2, 2006
    In the Cross of Christ, there is a mysterious power, a power than can transform human life.

    Hallelujah, Lord, For All You've Done
    Apr. 9, 2006 (Palm/Passion Sunday)
    As we enter this Holy Week, let's reflect on the amazing thing God has done through Jesus Christ.

  • What Draws Us to the Empty Tomb?
    Apr. 16, 2006 (Easter SonRise Service)
    What are we seeking when we gather early in the morning at the empty tomb of Jesus?

  • Understanding Easter
    Apr. 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday)
    Sin is a lethal disease that results in eternal separation from God. If we don't understand the seriousness of the sickness, we won't appreciate the cure.

  • A Living Hope
    Apr. 23, 2006
    We are now in the process of receiving God's salvation!

  • Overcoming Anger
    May 7, 2006
    Anger isn't necessarily sinful in itself, but it can become sinful — and highly destructive. (Fifth in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • Overcoming Negative Thinking
    May 14, 2006
    If we are controlled by negative thinking, we will find a reason not to obey God's call. (Sixth in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • Rejoice Always! Rejoice!
    May 21, 2006
    Rejoicing in the Lord is the pathway that leads to the abundant life Jesus came to give us. (Last in the series, "Overcoming the Enemies of Joy.")

  • Jesus' Last Words
    May 28, 2006 (Ascension Sunday)
    What Jesus said to His disciples just before returning to heaven wasn't just for them. His words were meant for us, too.

  • A 'Mission' Mindset
    June 4, 2006 (Pentecost Sunday)
    When we are fully participating in Pentecost we start acting like what we are: people sent on a mission.

  • Pentecost: A Renewable Resource
    June 11, 2006
    Being "filled with the Spirit" isn't a one-time experience. It is a continuing experience of God's grace, given to equip us for the work He has for us.

  • Miracle Grow: How the Kingdom Comes
    June 18, 2006
    We must receive what God offers — but it is the miraculous power of God that causes the seed of the Word to grow in us.

  • Storm Surge: Weathering the Storms of Life
    June 25, 2006
    When facing a storm, we must remember that Jesus, the Lord of all creation, is in the boat with us.

  • Shock and Awe: Jesus' Dominance Over Sin, Sickness, and the Powers of Hell
    July 2, 2006
    In Jesus Christ, God launched an offensive against the enemy — and began gathering an army to join Him in destroying the devil's dominion over the earth.

    Ignoring Jesus
    July 9, 2006
    The Bible tells us Jesus was rejected in His own hometown. This should be a warning to us.

  • Is Jesus Really the Only Way?
    July 23, 2006
    Are there multiple roads to reaching God?

  • Uprooted and Replanted
    July 30, 2006
    The gospel offers us a totally new way of life.

  • Seeing is Believing
    August 6, 2006
    The eyes we receive at birth are not really enough to see the most important things in life.

  • The Lord's One-Two Punch
    August 13, 2006
    To experience fullness of salvation in Jesus Christ, two actions are required.

  • The Power to Connect
    August 27, 2006
    How do we connect the world around us to God's transforming truth and power?

  • Doing Church God's Way
    September 3, 2006
    Jesus said we are to "go and make disciples." How do we do that?

  • Being a Lighthouse: Witnessing God's Way, pt. 1
    September 17, 2006
    The biblical pattern for witnessing is found in Luke 10. It has four elements.

  • Being a Lighthouse: Witnessing God's Way, pt. 2
    September 24, 2006
    If we're going to effectively witness to pre-believers, we must hang out with them.

  • Being a Lighthouse: Witnessing God's Way, pt. 3
    October 1, 2006
    How can we get people to listen to us when we talk to them about their greatest need — the need to turn to Jesus Christ?

  • Being a Lighthouse: Witnessing God's Way, pt. 4
    October 8, 2006
    The incredible claim of Jesus is that He can reproduce His life in anyone who will submit to Him.

  • Being a Lighthouse: Witnessing God's Way, pt. 5
    October 15, 2006
    What is the connection between "meeting needs" and "proclaiming the gospel"?

  • Knowing the Facts, Knowing the Truth
    October 22, 2006
    Do you know Jesus for who He is? Not just a prophet, not just a miracle worker — but the Way, the Truth, and the Life?

  • Soap, Fire, and Holiness
    October 29, 2006
    Everybody has troubles. But if you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you can be assured that the difficulties you're facing are not useless or meaningless. (First in the series, "Holiness Unto the Lord.")

  • Holiness: Roots or Fruits?
    November 12, 2006
    There is a "personal" holiness that can also make a difference in the world in the world around us. (Second in the series, "Holiness Unto the Lord.")

  • The Traditions of Men
    November 19, 2006 (Thanksgiving Sunday)
    We must we celebrate Thanksgiving, not merely as a tradition of men, but as a means of positioning ourselves to receive deliverance from Almighty God.

  • Holy, Holey, Wholly
    November 26, 2006
    Just what does God mean when He says we "must be holy"? (Last in the series, "Holiness Unto the Lord.")

  • Unexpected
    December 3, 2006
    How do you respond when the Lord surprises you with the unexpected? (First in the series, "The Life of Mary.")

  • Unscripted
    December 10, 2006
    How do we respond to situations in which God, by His plan and initiative, has thrown everything in our lives into turmoil? (Second in the series, "The Life of Mary.")

  • The Glory of Christmas
    December 17, 2006
    God has reached out to us. Let us fall on our knees and humble ourselves before Him.

  • Unfamilar
    December 24, 2006
    Why does serving God turn out to be so hard so much of the time? (Third in the series, "The Life of Mary.")

  • Fulfilled
    December 31, 2006
    All of us want to be part of something meaningful and permanent. We can be — by responding to God's gift of Jesus Christ. (Last in the series, "The Life of Mary.")


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