Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non denominational church lead by Pastor Lance Bane in West Haven, Connecticut. As a Gateway of hope, we are building a healthy, empowered family, supernaturally experiencing and sharing the Presence of God with our region and beyond. Our mission is to help people experience the kindness of God and lead brilliant lives together. Join us weekly for an encouraging message.
In this message, guest speaker Rob Morris reminds us of the God who sees all people and challenges us to do the same and that God's love can heal lives.
On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Lance explores the universal human experience of ache and longing, tracing their origins to our broken relationship with God and to how the resurrection of Jesus answers both. Through four practical steps: admit, believe, repent, and follow, listeners are invited to be saved from spiritual death into new life and the great renewal God is bringing to all things.
From the first garden to Golgotha, the cross is not a patch, it's a cure. Join us as we trace the story of how Jesus steps into the curse humanity brought on itself and reverses it, restoring what was lost and inviting us to the life He died to make possible.
Our family history and peer group taught us how to win arguments, defend our positions, and prepare our responses, but rarely how to genuinely connect with another person's experience. In Week 12 of Becoming, we explore the ancient practice of listening as an act of love and uncover what loving, honest communication truly looks like.
Have you let disappointment quietly become your normal? In this message from Acts 3, Len Ballenger explores how faith fosters expectation, and how expectation has the courage to see a gate where others see a wall, reach out and touch what needs to change, and welcome the transformation only God can bring.
Have you let disappointment quietly become your normal? In this message from Acts 3, Len Ballenger explores how faith fosters expectation, and how expectation has the courage to see a gate where others see a wall, reach out and touch what needs to change, and welcome the transformation only God can bring.
Most of us know our relationships matter more than almost anything else in our lives, but what we often don't know is what to do when they're under strain. In this message, we explore two diagnostic questions every person in a relationship is quietly asking: Are we connected? and Are we loving each other?
Most of us know our relationships matter more than almost anything else in our lives, but what we often don't know is what to do when they're under strain. In this message, we explore two diagnostic questions every person in a relationship is quietly asking: Are we connected? and Are we loving each other?
What if the health of our relationships is something we can actually grow into? In week 10 of Becoming, we explore why our most important relationships keep hitting the same walls, and how the grace of God transforms us from the inside out, into people who can connect, repair, and love well.
What if the health of our relationships is something we can actually grow into? In week 10 of Becoming, we explore why our most important relationships keep hitting the same walls, and how the grace of God transforms us from the inside out, into people who can connect, repair, and love well.
In our Becoming: Growing in Godliness in Every Season message, we conclude our focus on character by discovering that true transformation begins with belovedness, is shaped through formation, and results in lasting fruitfulness. Spiritual maturity is not instant behavior change, but a lifelong journey of becoming who God already declares us to be.
In our Becoming: Growing in Godliness in Every Season message, we conclude our focus on character by discovering that true transformation begins with belovedness, is shaped through formation, and results in lasting fruitfulness. Spiritual maturity is not instant behavior change, but a lifelong journey of becoming who God already declares us to be.
Part of our ongoing series Becoming, this message Growing in Godliness in Every Season, lays the foundation for transformation by starting where every spiritual journey must begin: belovedness. Before we grow, strive, or step into purpose, we learn to live anchored in the Father's love, because who we are in Him shapes everything we are becoming.
Part of our ongoing series Becoming, this message Growing in Godliness in Every Season, lays the foundation for transformation by starting where every spiritual journey must begin: belovedness. Before we grow, strive, or step into purpose, we learn to live anchored in the Father's love, because who we are in Him shapes everything we are becoming.
As we continue our Becoming series, we walk through Romans 4 to uncover the foundation beneath Paul's “Therefore” in Romans 5:1 - how Abraham's faith secures our justification and anchors us in grace. When we know we are standing in grace, we can rejoice even in suffering, trusting that perseverance forms character and character produces unshakable hope.
As we continue our Becoming series, we walk through Romans 4 to uncover the foundation beneath Paul's “Therefore” in Romans 5:1 - how Abraham's faith secures our justification and anchors us in grace. When we know we are standing in grace, we can rejoice even in suffering, trusting that perseverance forms character and character produces unshakable hope.
In this message, Pastor Lance shares a word about God inviting our church to relate to Him not only as Father, but also as King, calling us into reverence, repentance, and trust. We are reminded that letting go of what weighs us down leads us into greater freedom, joy, and life with Jesus.
In this message, Pastor Lance shares a word about God inviting our church to relate to Him not only as Father, but also as King, calling us into reverence, repentance, and trust. We are reminded that letting go of what weighs us down leads us into greater freedom, joy, and life with Jesus.
In this message, we explore how God fortifies our identity through the process of breaking, reminding us that His declarations are true and secure in Christ.
In this message, we explore how God fortifies our identity through the process of breaking, reminding us that His declarations are true and secure in Christ.
Ministry in the Spirit begins not with striving, but with beholding—turning unveiled hearts toward the Father in Christ. As we learn to behold the Lord in silence, prayer, and thanksgiving, the Spirit uses the Word to help us become who He says we are, a people no longer motivated by earning.
Ministry in the Spirit begins not with striving, but with beholding—turning unveiled hearts toward the Father in Christ. As we learn to behold the Lord in silence, prayer, and thanksgiving, the Spirit uses the Word to help us become who He says we are, a people no longer motivated by earning.
Continuing in the series, BECOMING, Pastor Lance helps recognize the importance of our God-given identity and three common enemies that resist who God says we are.
Continuing in the series, BECOMING, Pastor Lance helps recognize the importance of our God-given identity and three common enemies that resist who God says we are.
Following Peter's call to make every effort, this second message in the series explores the last three gifts in 2 Peter 1:3-5 that the Father invites us to actively cultivate as we grow in Christ.
Following Peter's call to make every effort, this second message in the series explores the last three gifts in 2 Peter 1:3-5 that the Father invites us to actively cultivate as we grow in Christ.
Following Peter's call to make every effort, this first message in the series explores the first two gifts in 2 Peter 1:1-2 that the Father invites us to actively cultivate as we grow in Christ.
Following Peter's call to make every effort, this first message in the series explores the first two gifts in 2 Peter 1:1-2 that the Father invites us to actively cultivate as we grow in Christ.
In this end-of-the-year message, join us for a guided prayer to release your burdens and cares to Jesus, inspired by Matthew 11:28-30. Surrender what weighs you down, receive His rest, and rejoice in God's faithfulness.
On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that the deepest wounds we carry cannot be healed from afar. Therefore, God came close to us. “The Needed Nearness of God” proclaims the hope of Emmanuel - God with us.
In this end-of-the-year message, join us for a guided prayer to release your burdens and cares to Jesus, inspired by Matthew 11:28-30. Surrender what weighs you down, receive His rest, and rejoice in God's faithfulness.
On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that the deepest wounds we carry cannot be healed from afar. Therefore, God came close to us. “The Needed Nearness of God” proclaims the hope of Emmanuel - God with us.
In this Christmas season, Lynn Lincoln pulls from the story of Mary, mother of Jesus and reminds us that our “yes” to God is powerful, just like Mary.
In this Christmas season, Lynn Lincoln pulls from the story of Mary, mother of Jesus and reminds us that our “yes” to God is powerful, just like Mary.
In a world that often pulls us inward, leading to despair, apathy, and distraction, Advent calls us to embrace an upward longing as we anticipate Christ's return. This sermon delves into how the four themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—guide us from self-centeredness to Kingdom living between Christ's first and second coming.
In a world that often pulls us inward, leading to despair, apathy, and distraction, Advent calls us to embrace an upward longing as we anticipate Christ's return. This sermon delves into how the four themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—guide us from self-centeredness to Kingdom living between Christ's first and second coming.
In this timely and much-needed message from Scott Tavolacci, he reminds us that God is a healer and is always willing to heal people because there is always more goodness from God. He emphasizes that we all need healing, and Jesus is the same.
In this timely and much-needed message from Scott Tavolacci, he reminds us that God is a healer and is always willing to heal people because there is always more goodness from God. He emphasizes that we all need healing, and Jesus is the same.
Jesus invites us to lay down the stones of judgment and self-condemnation so His mercy can heal us, free us, and empower us to live a life that truly honors God.
Jesus invites us to lay down the stones of judgment and self-condemnation so His mercy can heal us, free us, and empower us to live a life that truly honors God.
Stone Throwers and Mercy Givers, Part 1, delves into the idea of weaponizing righteousness to judge others and ourselves while neglecting mercy. It encourages us to experience Jesus' love, whether it's corrective or merciful.
Stone Throwers and Mercy Givers, Part 1, delves into the idea of weaponizing righteousness to judge others and ourselves while neglecting mercy. It encourages us to experience Jesus' love, whether it's corrective or merciful.
The Egypt mission team share testimonies of their trip with an encouraging reminder that the Great Commission is our mission.
The Egypt mission team share testimonies of their trip with an encouraging reminder that the Great Commission is our mission.
Pastor Lance explores the biblical principle of impartation, showing how God and His people share life, grace, and spiritual gifts relationally to strengthen, bless, and equip others.
Pastor Lance explores the biblical principle of impartation, showing how God and His people share life, grace, and spiritual gifts relationally to strengthen, bless, and equip others.
As Gateway celebrates 50 years of God's faithfulness, Pastor Lance explores three powerful Greek words that define our identity and mission: Ekklesia (we are the called-out ones with Kingdom authority), Doxa (we behold and reflect His transforming glory), and Ekballo (we are thrust out into the harvest). This message casts vision for Gateway's next chapter while calling for a multi-generational church to step into their God-given moment of leadership and mission.
As Gateway celebrates 50 years of God's faithfulness, Pastor Lance explores three powerful Greek words that define our identity and mission: Ekklesia (we are the called-out ones with Kingdom authority), Doxa (we behold and reflect His transforming glory), and Ekballo (we are thrust out into the harvest). This message casts vision for Gateway's next chapter while calling for a multi-generational church to step into their God-given moment of leadership and mission.
In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.
In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.
Jake Kail calls us to embrace the marriage of Word and Spirit, living a Psalm 1 lifestyle of worship and truth.
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