The Gatekeepers is an international church in Dubai. We believe that every person has a unique calling and purpose in life. As a church we are committed to seeing people connect well in community, grow in the knowledge of God, live with purpose and see God do great things in and through their lives.
Ever felt like the “Holiday” season has been unusual this year? Truth be told, the original season of “advent” was quite unusual too. Could it be that strange seasons like the one we are in are often setups for new beginnings in life? Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
In this message, Pastor Ben walks us through the story of God and humanity. If you have ever doubted God's love for you, then rest assured that there is nothing you could do that could ever separate you from the love of God. As a matter of fact, God's love for you is greater than His hatred towards your sin. That is exactly what the story and life of Jesus was about - a story that has glorious implications for you and the whole world. Tune in and find out - how!
The uncertainty that is in the world is not likely to be going anywhere at the moment. While this year has been a dark and difficult one for many, God is still calling us to be full of hope. As a matter of fact, He wants us to know that “His best intents are seen amidst life’s worst events”. If you can’t make sense of the current situation or if you’re conflicted about having hope for the future, this message is for you.
Worship is a place where God lavishes His kindness towards us and transforms us to become more and more like Jesus. It is also the place where we have the opportunity to reflect our love back to Him. This week, through Joseph's life, Pastor Ash highlights that our worship to God often involves saying "yes" to the right things and "no" to the wrong things. In its essence, our lifestyle of worship can be summed up by the choices (yes/no) we make every day. This week is about an invitation into a lifestyle that pleases not only God but also a lifestyle that brings us into a place of favor, trust, and blessing in God.
The most significant shift in our spiritual battle takes place when we become aware of God’s willingness to restore us, rather than being aware of our own hopelessness. This week’s word highlights the fact that in God, we can gain not just what we have lost but also receive a fresh understanding of who He is as we go through various battles in life.
The Bible is filled with stories of God using weak and unqualified people to carry out exploits that require grit and courage. God prepares these people for victory by walking with them, in loss and pruning. Catch this week's message if you want to understand what God is doing in your life right now. Overwhelming victory is yours - if you are willing to see it.
Ever been in a place where you feel like you are losing in life? This week's message sets the record straight on how God sees us even when we feel like we are losing. No matter what we feel that is holding us imprisoned, we have a way out of those prisons and into God's presence.
Most people understand church as a building or a place where people gather for religious practices and reasons. However, the purpose of the Church is far greater than what is commonly understood. This week's praxis of 'community' highlights God's intent for 'the Church'. A community of people through which God relates, expresses, and establishes His love, plans, and purposes for the world. Community is not the practice of 'coming' to church but 'becoming' the Church - a church full of imperfect people shining the light of a perfect God."
We all indeed have reasons to be stressed and worried in life, but what is equally true is that we all also have reasons to be grateful in life, irrespective of our situation. Gratitude is the attitude of a heart that is grateful for what God has done and is doing at all times. We can all have gratitude. This message on the praxis of gratitude is a timely reminder that we need to not only experience real joy and contentment in life but to discover our purpose as God’s children, which is to be a blessing to others.
Silence and Solitude seem so counter-productive and counter-intuitive to a world that is continuously moving. In all the advancements we may have made as humanity, we feel more out of touch with ourselves and one another when we miss the simple yet profound and life-giving truths and practices that God has ordained for all of creation. Whether you are foreign or familiar with the idea of "stillness or solitude," this week's "praxis" (practice) is mandatory. Tune in now to know why.
Our spirituality is empty, at best, when we don't experientially engage with God. It is in our intentional time of connection with God that we experience transformation and blessings. Many of us know the priority of making time for God but fail to do so, whereas others genuinely struggle because they don't know what this time should look like specifically for them. This week's message unpacks principles from Jesus' devotional life. Pastor Ben teaches on the power and the blessings available for us in scripture if we commit to and consistently practice devotion to God.
"We live our lives from the inside out, not from the outside in. The inner-life is where we find our thoughts and emotions. We need to have the mental and emotional capacity to be able to function at our optimum level. The measure of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health is what determines our quality of life. This week's message starts with the practice of the Sabbath, which means "rest." God has invited us to practice "rest" so that we may thrive - no matter what the circumstances might be. If you are at a place in your life right now where you struggle with exhaustion, burnout, fatigue, stress, pressure, low energy, foggy brain, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, feeling overwhelmed, etc. This message and study series is for you!"
This week, Pastor Ben unpacks Psalm 13 to give us the keys to live in real freedom. We all experience thoughts, both positive and negative, and how we respond to these thoughts typically shapes the course of our lives. If you've ever been in a place where anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and disappointment are more familiar to you than a positive outlook towards life and God, then this message is for you. God wants you to experience real freedom, even if your circumstances say otherwise.
Everybody gets "stuck" at some point in their lives. Whether it's mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. This week's message is about recognizing that God has empowered us to identify, address and work our way out of whatever situation we might be in, which is holding us back from living our best life. Pastor Ben unpacks John 5:2-9, where Jesus heals a lame man. Through His interaction with the man, we receive the keys we need to "move on" in life - into a brighter, better and more hopeful future.
When things don't go as expected in life, we face uncertainty, and this uncertainty left unattended eats away at our hope and makes us habitually anxious. This message speaks into what the whole world is facing - uncertainty. Despite the uncertainty that surrounds us, we can live courageously and hold on to hope. Pastor Ben gives us tools to navigate through this time and come out full of hope and faith.
We all have wrestled with doubt that challenges our faith at some point in life. We wonder whether the Bible still matters, or whether God is truly as loving or as powerful as we hope. In this message, Pastor Ben tells us that being honest in our doubts is the first step to discovering what God has for us and is often a path toward a rich and vibrant faith.
Are you waiting? Each of us is familiar with the dreaded experience of watching days, months, and years go by with no evidence that our deepest longings will be fulfilled. In today's culture, where everything is instant, we don't like to wait. But as we'll hear in this message, the Christian life is a life of walking through a process (a period of waiting), and it's often in the process that God molds and prepares us for our destiny. In this two-part message, Pastor Ash draws from the story of Joseph to offer us encouragement and hope, be blessed!
Are you waiting? Each of us is familiar with the dreaded experience of watching days, months, and years go by with no evidence that our deepest longings will be fulfilled. In today's culture, where everything is instant, we don't like to wait. But as we'll hear in this message, the Christian life is a life of walking through a process (a period of waiting), and it's often in the process that God molds and prepares us for our destiny. In this two-part message, Pastor Ash draws from the story of Joseph to offer us encouragement and hope, be blessed!
Life is a battle. We all have our daily battles, be it in the area of our finances, relationships, health, or spirituality. Rather than try to control life's battles, the bible tells us in 2 Chronicles 20:15 that "the battle is not our battle, it belongs to the Lord." Be encouraged! And trust God's plan for your life.
Not all victories are on mountaintops, some take place in valleys. While we all prefer mountaintop experiences, it's the valleys that have a lot to offer. We learn and grow and our faith matures when we go through valley seasons. Pastor Clinton shares a few practical points for when we go through dark valley seasons. We hope this message brings life and hope to you today.
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