Gateway Church Podcasts

In the eighteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word freedom.  He explains how in both the old and new testaments it requires faith to gain our freedom and requires obedience to maintain our freedom.  The text is 2 Corinthians 3:12-18.

In the seventeenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Joel Hardy speaks about the word truth.  He speaks specifically about the truth of who Jesus is and how that impacts everything that we do.  He encourages us to stand up for the truth.    The text is John 8:30-47.

In the sixteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about belief.  He emphasizes how important it is to believe in the power of God and encourages us to pursue encounters with Him.  The text is John 20:30-31.

In this message about thanksgiving, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about thanksgiving.  He focuses on how we should be thankful for our biological and/or spiritual children.  The text is Psalm 127:3-5.

In this message, Pastor Ian Dunn explains why he is stepping down from the lead pastor position at Gateway Church.  He also explains the steps to transitioning to a new lead pastor.  

In this seventeenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word music.  He demonstrates that it is important to play loudly, make it joyful, and rejoice in order to enter into the presence of God through music.  The text is 1 Chronicles 15:16-29.

In this sixteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word hope.  He warns us not to have false hopes, but to make sure that our hope is rooted in Jesus Christ.  The text is Hebrews 6:13-20

In this fifteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word peace.  He states that peace is mostly a spiritual rather than a physical reality but it will not come without a battle of faith.  He encourages us to look at whatever storm we may be facing and say to it “Peace!  Be Still!” in Jesus’ name.  The text is Mark 4:35-41

In the fourteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word friendship.  He emphasizes that God has already chosen us to be His friend, but we must choose him as well.  He encourages us to pursue the presence of God and believe in the promises of God.  The text is James 2:18-23

In the thirteenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Joel Hardy speaks about the word Holy.  He describes being holy as being more than just getting rid of sin, but also living as Jesus lived and reflecting the image of God.  Joel encourages us to choose to live holy lives starting today.  The text is Obadiah 1:15-21

In the twelfth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about thriving.  He encourages us to worship, read the bible, pray, and fellowship in a small group.  The text is Jeremiah 17:7-8.

In the eleventh installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about hope.  He encourages us to wait for God’s timing in order to see hope.  The text is Jeremiah 29:8-13.

In the tenth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about peace.  He encourages us to rejoice in the Lord, persevere, and pray with a thankful heart, no matter what our circumstances are.  The text is Philippians 4:4-7.

In the ninth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about miracles.  He emphasizes that miracles should be part of our everyday lives as Christians.  The text is Exodus 7:8-13.

In the eighth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about Compassion.  He describes some of the different components of compassion such as sympathy, empathy, pity, and mercy and encourages us to have compassion towards others.  The text is Mark 1:40-42.    

Superintendent Dr. Steve Elliot speaks about spiritual priorities and goals. He encourages us to pursue purity, powerful service, and passionate love.

The Wall: Purpose In the seventh installment on a series on “The Wall”, Joel Hardy speaks about purpose.  He used the examples of Paul and Barnabus to demonstrate how we can have purpose in our lives.  Joel emphasizes that the purpose of Christians is to build the kingdom of God.  The texts include Acts 11:22-26 and Acts 15:36-41.

In the sixth installment on a series on “The Wall”, Joel Hardy speaks about the word “thrive”.  He encourages us to thrive in our personal relationship with God and thrive together as a church.  He describes a thriving church as one that includes evangelism, discipleship, and people using their gifts.  The text is Acts 11:19-30.

In the fifth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the concept of faith.  He speaks about how great faith produces great relationships.  He also describes how we can increase our faith and how faith is a gift. The texts include Hebrews 10:35-11:1, Numbers 5:6-7, and Psalm 106:24.

In the fourth installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about family.  He describes the biblical definition of family and how they are meant to function.  Doctor Dunn emphasizes that the main goal of family is to be filled with the fullness of God.  The text is Ephesians 3:14-19

In the third installment of a series on “The Wall”, Joel Hardy speaks about the word love.  He challenges us to show our love for others through actions, not just words.  The texts are Matthew 22:35-40 and 1 John 3:11-20.  

In the second installment of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the word Jesus.   He outlines why Jesus is not “just” a good moral teacher, but is actually God in the flesh.  Doctor Dunn challenges us to put Jesus first in all we do.  The text is Colossians 1:15-20.  

In this first part of a series on “The Wall”, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the Holy Spirit.  He describes what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit.  He ends with a prayer asking for God to visit you today.  The text is Acts 2:1-4.  

In this sixth part of accelerating your faith, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks with financial planner Peter Fraser about accelerating your finances.  They discuss how to use godly wisdom to manage your finances and how to trust in God for financial provision, even in the middle of crisis and famine.   The text is Genesis 26:12-14.  

In this fifth part of accelerating your faith, Kimberly O’Brien tells about her own experience following God’s direction in her life - even when it was difficult.  She challenges us to love radically and share the news about Jesus with others.  The texts are Luke 2:52, Mark 16:15, and 1 Peter 2:12.  

In this fourth part of accelerating your faith, Doctor Ian Dunn has a round-table discussion with Joel Hardy, Jeff O’Brien and Elijah O’Brien.  They discuss how to accelerate your family in faith in different family situations.  The text is Acts 16:25-40.  

Joel Hardy speaks about Fellowship in the 3rd part of the Accelerating series.

Can you bring things from the future into the present? Can God's promises really happen in our time? Join Dr. Ian Dunn as he explains how to borrow form the future.

How do we grow and accelerate our faith in times of isolation especially during a pandemic. Join Dr. Ian Dunn for this first of five messages on Accelerating our faith.

Why do we need the cross? Why do we need the results of the cross? This week Joel Hardy touches on that very subject.

How did sending Jesus to die on the cross result in the atonement? This week Dr. Ian Dunn will address that question. The text is Matthew 27: 45-50

Why? That's a question we have asked ourselves and others during the course of our whole lifetimes. Here is a big why...Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?  As the first part of a series on the cross, Dr. Ian Dunn looks into the why of the cross.   Text: Hebrews 2:14-18; 1 Peter 1:24

Join Joel Hardy as he caps off this foundation series. Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:3 and John 5:19-30

In the second part on Foundations,  Doctor Ian Dunn goes into the foundations of cleansing. What does it take to become clean? Can it be done through baptism? What does it mean to be baptized through the holy spirit?   The Text is Hebrews 5:11-6:3

This week we start a sermon series entitled Foundations of Faith. Ken Wood talks about the importance of repentance. Text - Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3

In this second part of a message on forgiveness, Doctor Ian Dunn outlines the importance of asking others for forgiveness and offers practical advice on how to do it. He cautions us to avoid unspecific phrases like "I'm sorry", and "I appologize" and encourages us to be specific in what we are asking forgiveness for. The text is Matthew 4:17, 6:5-15, 5:21-26.

This week Dr. Ian Dunn addresses the virus known as sin and the freedom of living in a forgiving way. Text:Mathew 4:17; 6:5-15

How do you fight your battles?  As part of the ongoing series on the Kingdom of God, Dr. Ian Dunn explains how we should be fighting our battles against the enemy.  Text: Mathew 4:17; 6:5-15

How do you smell? How do you smell to God? Join Dr. Ian Dunn as he discusses the difference between an earthly and a heavenly fragrance. Text: Matthew 4:17; 6:5-15

As the first part of a series on “The Kingdom Come” this week Dr. Ian Dunn starts breaking down the Lord’s prayer. The text is Mathew 4:17; 6:5-14  

In this second message on worship, Gateway church worship director Krista Meier discusses how to worship both inside and outside the church. She challenges us to fully submit in worship in our bodies, minds, and finances. The text is John 4:23.  

In this first part of a two-part series on worship, Krista Meier tells us about what worship truly is.  She describes the purpose of worship as being because God is worthy, because it fulfills our identity, and because it brings the kingdom of heaven to earth.  Krista challenges us to commit to having a heart of passionate worship. The text is Romans 12:1-2.  

In the final sermon of 2019, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about the concept of grace.  He unpacks some of the different ways biblical grace has been interpreted in the past and defines how we understand grace now.  Doctor Dunn describes how grace saves us, goes before us, calls us into ministry, and empowers us. The text is Ephesians 2:1-10.

In this 4th part of the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” series, Joel Hardy speaks about how Jesus demonstrated for us what real love looks like. He encourages us to point people towards Jesus and to invite Jesus to come and fill us again this Christmas.  The texts used are Luke 1:39-45 and Matthew 1:18-21.  

In this 3rd part of the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” series, Doctor Ian Dunn speaks about how we need to protect our relationship with God in order to avoid falling away as Herod did.  He challenges us to make this Christmas different by not side-baring Christmas and re-injecting Jesus into our Christmas traditions. The text is Matthew 2:16-18.  

Why do we give? This very timely Christmas question is what Doctor Ian Dunn is exploring in the second part of our Ugly Christmas Sweaters series.

Join Joel Hardy as he looks into the various biblical reactions in anticipation of Christ first coming, over 2000 years ago, comparing it to the anticipation and expectation that our society has in regards to Christmas today.  The text is Mathew 2:7-11