The Gathering Church Podcast

This powerful message draws us into the reality of what it means to be the unified body of Christ through an unexpected analogy: the rugby scrum. Just as eight players must crouch, bind, and set together to withstand 2,000 pounds of pressure and advance the ball, we are called to come together in the church with coordination, alignment, unity, and maturity. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

We are not fighting against people, but against spiritual forces that seek to undermine our faith and separate us from God. This powerful message reminds us that Satan is a real enemy who prowls like a roaring lion, looking to devour us through doubt, fear, temptation, and discouragement.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message takes us back to the very foundation of American liberty, reminding us that the Declaration of Independence contains five revolutionary words that changed not just a nation, but the entire world: 'All men are created equal.' These words are not merely political philosophy—they are deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian worldview that recognizes every human being as created in the image of God.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The sermon draws from Deuteronomy 5:9-10 and Ezekiel 18:20 to address a crucial question: are we simply repeating generational patterns of sin and dysfunction, or are we breaking free to build something new? We're reminded that repentance isn't just about turning from individual sins, but also about recognizing harmful patterns we've normalized in our families. The call here is urgent - we must be willing to hunt down every toxic and dysfunctional element from our past and uproot it completely. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSEThe Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The sermon draws from Deuteronomy 5:9-10 and Ezekiel 18:20 to address a crucial question: are we simply repeating generational patterns of sin and dysfunction, or are we breaking free to build something new? We're reminded that repentance isn't just about turning from individual sins, but also about recognizing harmful patterns we've normalized in our families. The call here is urgent - we must be willing to hunt down every toxic and dysfunctional element from our past and uproot it completely. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSEThe Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message tackles one of the most uncomfortable yet vital topics in our spiritual lives: money and tithing. Drawing from the vivid imagery of the 'third rail' in subway systems, we're reminded that just as touching that electrified rail means instant death, avoiding the biblical teaching on giving can spiritually harm us.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message tackles one of the most uncomfortable yet vital topics in our spiritual lives: money and tithing. Drawing from the vivid imagery of the 'third rail' in subway systems, we're reminded that just as touching that electrified rail means instant death, avoiding the biblical teaching on giving can spiritually harm us.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that becoming a Christlike disciple requires more than desire—it requires the power of the Holy Spirit working within us. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to dwell in believers, purify their hearts, empower them to overcome sin, and give them boldness to witness for Christ. Through the Spirit's presence, we receive both the desire and the power to live holy, victorious lives that reflect Jesus.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that becoming a Christlike disciple requires more than desire—it requires the power of the Holy Spirit working within us. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to dwell in believers, purify their hearts, empower them to overcome sin, and give them boldness to witness for Christ. Through the Spirit's presence, we receive both the desire and the power to live holy, victorious lives that reflect Jesus.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message takes us into the upper room at the Last Supper, where we encounter one of the most sobering realities in Scripture: the danger of proximity without surrender. Through the story of Judas, we're confronted with a challenging truth—it's possible to be near Jesus, to witness His miracles, to participate in His ministry, and yet never truly make Him Lord. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message takes us into the upper room at the Last Supper, where we encounter one of the most sobering realities in Scripture: the danger of proximity without surrender. Through the story of Judas, we're confronted with a challenging truth—it's possible to be near Jesus, to witness His miracles, to participate in His ministry, and yet never truly make Him Lord. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

What does true greatness look like in the Kingdom of God? This powerful message challenges us to reconsider everything culture has taught us about success, recognition, and importance. While the world pushes us to climb higher, gain more influence, and protect our image, Jesus demonstrates something radically different—He kneels to wash feet. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

What does true greatness look like in the Kingdom of God? This powerful message challenges us to reconsider everything culture has taught us about success, recognition, and importance. While the world pushes us to climb higher, gain more influence, and protect our image, Jesus demonstrates something radically different—He kneels to wash feet. The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...Visit our website at https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...Connect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message challenges us to reconsider what biblical health stewardship truly means and why it matters to God. Beginning with the parable of the talents from Matthew 25, we're reminded that stewardship isn't merely a suggestion—it's an expectation. Just as the servants were entrusted with resources and held accountable for how they managed them, we've each been given a physical body as a gift from our Creator.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message challenges us to reconsider what biblical health stewardship truly means and why it matters to God. Beginning with the parable of the talents from Matthew 25, we're reminded that stewardship isn't merely a suggestion—it's an expectation. Just as the servants were entrusted with resources and held accountable for how they managed them, we've each been given a physical body as a gift from our Creator.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message challenges us to examine where we stand in the crowd of Christianity. Drawing from John 8:31-36, we're confronted with a crucial question: Are we merely listeners, casual fans, or true disciples of Jesus? The journey from fan to disciple requires belief, willingness to grow through discipleship and mentorship, and ultimately full surrender. When we truly embrace this path, we discover that truth isn't just words or cultural definitions, but a person: Jesus Christ Himself.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at http://mygathering.live/Visit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This powerful message challenges us to examine where we stand in the crowd of Christianity. Drawing from John 8:31-36, we're confronted with a crucial question: Are we merely listeners, casual fans, or true disciples of Jesus? The journey from fan to disciple requires belief, willingness to grow through discipleship and mentorship, and ultimately full surrender. When we truly embrace this path, we discover that truth isn't just words or cultural definitions, but a person: Jesus Christ Himself.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at http://mygathering.live/Visit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message challenges us to recognize how naturally self-centered we are and how that mindset creates division in our relationships and distance from God. Through the example of the disciples and the teaching of Jesus, we see that true greatness in God's kingdom comes through humility and serving others. Jesus Himself modeled this by becoming less—choosing obedience, sacrifice, and the cross. When we daily deny ourselves and surrender control, we make room for Jesus to truly be Lord of our lives.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message challenges us to recognize how naturally self-centered we are and how that mindset creates division in our relationships and distance from God. Through the example of the disciples and the teaching of Jesus, we see that true greatness in God's kingdom comes through humility and serving others. Jesus Himself modeled this by becoming less—choosing obedience, sacrifice, and the cross. When we daily deny ourselves and surrender control, we make room for Jesus to truly be Lord of our lives.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

In a world full of self-help and constant pressure to improve ourselves, we often discover that self-discipline alone is not enough to produce lasting change. This message reminds us that true transformation comes when we come to the end of ourselves and rely on God's grace to shape us into the image of Christ. Through Jesus, the true vine, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to bear the fruit of Christlike character that we could never produce on our own. The journey to becoming better begins not with more effort, but with surrender, dependence, and ongoing transformation through God's grace.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

In a world full of self-help and constant pressure to improve ourselves, we often discover that self-discipline alone is not enough to produce lasting change. This message reminds us that true transformation comes when we come to the end of ourselves and rely on God's grace to shape us into the image of Christ. Through Jesus, the true vine, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to bear the fruit of Christlike character that we could never produce on our own. The journey to becoming better begins not with more effort, but with surrender, dependence, and ongoing transformation through God's grace.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon traces the believer's journey from death in sin to new life in Christ, showing how Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection bring immediate spiritual transformation. Our “old self” dies with Him, and through baptism and faith, we step into resurrection life, empowered to live free from sin. God renews our hearts, enabling holy living and aligning our desires with His will. Ultimately, this resurrection life points us toward the future hope of full bodily resurrection, inspiring us to live in light of eternity.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon traces the believer's journey from death in sin to new life in Christ, showing how Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection bring immediate spiritual transformation. Our “old self” dies with Him, and through baptism and faith, we step into resurrection life, empowered to live free from sin. God renews our hearts, enabling holy living and aligning our desires with His will. Ultimately, this resurrection life points us toward the future hope of full bodily resurrection, inspiring us to live in light of eternity.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon walks through Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1–11), highlighting how He moved ahead to provide for His disciples, revealing His identity as the long-awaited Messiah under immense pressure. It emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy through His humble arrival on a donkey, contrasting worldly expectations of power with His mission to conquer sin and death. The sermon calls believers to recognize the depth of Jesus' work in their lives and respond with passionate, authentic worship that shakes the soul. Ultimately, it challenges listeners to encounter Jesus personally and trust Him to transform their lives in unexpected ways.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon walks through Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1–11), highlighting how He moved ahead to provide for His disciples, revealing His identity as the long-awaited Messiah under immense pressure. It emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy through His humble arrival on a donkey, contrasting worldly expectations of power with His mission to conquer sin and death. The sermon calls believers to recognize the depth of Jesus' work in their lives and respond with passionate, authentic worship that shakes the soul. Ultimately, it challenges listeners to encounter Jesus personally and trust Him to transform their lives in unexpected ways.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that just as a loving parent pursues a child who wanders into danger, believers are called to lovingly pursue brothers and sisters in Christ who drift from the truth. It explains that spiritual wandering is usually a slow process rooted in unchecked desires, making it both dangerous and often unnoticed. Scripture calls the church to gently restore those caught in sin, not with condemnation but with love, recognizing the responsibility to help rescue them from spiritual harm. Ultimately, bringing someone back leads to restoration and forgiveness, reminding us that even when it's uncomfortable or rejected, reaching out is worth it because it reflects Christ and can cover a multitude of sins.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that just as a loving parent pursues a child who wanders into danger, believers are called to lovingly pursue brothers and sisters in Christ who drift from the truth. It explains that spiritual wandering is usually a slow process rooted in unchecked desires, making it both dangerous and often unnoticed. Scripture calls the church to gently restore those caught in sin, not with condemnation but with love, recognizing the responsibility to help rescue them from spiritual harm. Ultimately, bringing someone back leads to restoration and forgiveness, reminding us that even when it's uncomfortable or rejected, reaching out is worth it because it reflects Christ and can cover a multitude of sins.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

James shows that faith is not passive but active through prayer. When believers face suffering or illness, they are called to seek God and call on the spiritual leaders of the church for prayer. The prayer of faith reflects trust in God's power to heal and forgive. A praying church becomes a place where God's grace and restoration are experienced.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

James shows that faith is not passive but active through prayer. When believers face suffering or illness, they are called to seek God and call on the spiritual leaders of the church for prayer. The prayer of faith reflects trust in God's power to heal and forgive. A praying church becomes a place where God's grace and restoration are experienced.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that people often add phrases like “I swear” or “I promise” because simple honesty has been weakened by broken promises and lack of integrity. Drawing from Epistle of James 5:12 and Gospel of Matthew 5:33–37, it explains that God calls believers to such deep integrity that a simple “yes” or “no” is trustworthy without extra oaths. The message warns that careless promises can slowly damage relationships, families, and faith, just like a small crack that eventually shatters a windshield. Ultimately, Christians are called to live with radical integrity, deliberate simplicity, and serious accountability so that their lives—not decorated words—prove their faith and rebuild trust in their homes, church, and community.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that people often add phrases like “I swear” or “I promise” because simple honesty has been weakened by broken promises and lack of integrity. Drawing from Epistle of James 5:12 and Gospel of Matthew 5:33–37, it explains that God calls believers to such deep integrity that a simple “yes” or “no” is trustworthy without extra oaths. The message warns that careless promises can slowly damage relationships, families, and faith, just like a small crack that eventually shatters a windshield. Ultimately, Christians are called to live with radical integrity, deliberate simplicity, and serious accountability so that their lives—not decorated words—prove their faith and rebuild trust in their homes, church, and community.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

Sunday's message centers on the reality of suffering and the tension between life's “hurry up” seasons of blessing and its painful seasons of waiting. While we readily accept the good from God, we often resist the suffering that slows us down, exposes our weakness, and tests our faith. Drawing from James 5:7–11 and the perseverance of Job, the message calls believers to patient endurance, active trust like a farmer waiting for rain, and hearts firmly anchored in future hope rather than bitterness. Ultimately, it invites the church to face suffering together with courage, trusting that God is compassionate, present in the waiting, and faithful to bring purpose and fruit from even the hardest seasons.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

Sunday's message centers on the reality of suffering and the tension between life's “hurry up” seasons of blessing and its painful seasons of waiting. While we readily accept the good from God, we often resist the suffering that slows us down, exposes our weakness, and tests our faith. Drawing from James 5:7–11 and the perseverance of Job, the message calls believers to patient endurance, active trust like a farmer waiting for rain, and hearts firmly anchored in future hope rather than bitterness. Ultimately, it invites the church to face suffering together with courage, trusting that God is compassionate, present in the waiting, and faithful to bring purpose and fruit from even the hardest seasons.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

When asked, "Will you go to heaven when you die?" Most people will answer in the affirmative. But, when asked why they think so, they often say it is because they are a "good person," which begs the question, "But are you good enough?"The standard for goodness is found in both the Old and the New Testaments. God says, "Be holy because I am holy." This message explores both how far short of that standard we fall, but how we can be made righteous by the substitutionary death and resurrection of Jesus.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

When asked, "Will you go to heaven when you die?" Most people will answer in the affirmative. But, when asked why they think so, they often say it is because they are a "good person," which begs the question, "But are you good enough?"The standard for goodness is found in both the Old and the New Testaments. God says, "Be holy because I am holy." This message explores both how far short of that standard we fall, but how we can be made righteous by the substitutionary death and resurrection of Jesus.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The sermon explains James 5:1–6 as a strong warning that misplaced trust in wealth leads to spiritual danger and coming judgment. The issue is not simply having money, but a heart that hoards, lives in self-indulgence, ignores injustice, and becomes numb to the needs of others. Christians are called to adopt an eternal perspective, remembering earthly possessions are temporary and to instead store up treasure in heaven through faith and obedience. Therefore believers should practice generosity, care for people in need, and learn contentment in Christ, who alone provides lasting satisfaction.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The sermon explains James 5:1–6 as a strong warning that misplaced trust in wealth leads to spiritual danger and coming judgment. The issue is not simply having money, but a heart that hoards, lives in self-indulgence, ignores injustice, and becomes numb to the needs of others. Christians are called to adopt an eternal perspective, remembering earthly possessions are temporary and to instead store up treasure in heaven through faith and obedience. Therefore believers should practice generosity, care for people in need, and learn contentment in Christ, who alone provides lasting satisfaction.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message explains that sin is not only the wrong things we do, but also the good things we fail to do when we know we should. Based on James 4:17, choosing silence, comfort, fear, or convenience instead of obedience can be a “sin of omission,” just as real as active wrongdoing. The story of the Good Samaritan shows that ignoring a need, even without harming anyone, is still disobedience to God. Therefore, believers are called to repent, persist in doing good even when it is hard or unseen, and live in a way that reflects Christ to others.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message explains that sin is not only the wrong things we do, but also the good things we fail to do when we know we should. Based on James 4:17, choosing silence, comfort, fear, or convenience instead of obedience can be a “sin of omission,” just as real as active wrongdoing. The story of the Good Samaritan shows that ignoring a need, even without harming anyone, is still disobedience to God. Therefore, believers are called to repent, persist in doing good even when it is hard or unseen, and live in a way that reflects Christ to others.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon confronts our tendency to plan confidently for tomorrow while forgetting our frailty and God's sovereignty. Using James 4:13–16, it reveals how spiritual tunnel vision and pride lead us to trust our own understanding instead of humbly submitting our plans to the Lord. Scripture reminds us that life is a mist, and every intention we set should be held with the posture of “Lord willing.” The call is not to stop planning, but to live faithfully today by surrendering our desires, timelines, and outcomes fully into God's hands.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon confronts our tendency to plan confidently for tomorrow while forgetting our frailty and God's sovereignty. Using James 4:13–16, it reveals how spiritual tunnel vision and pride lead us to trust our own understanding instead of humbly submitting our plans to the Lord. Scripture reminds us that life is a mist, and every intention we set should be held with the posture of “Lord willing.” The call is not to stop planning, but to live faithfully today by surrendering our desires, timelines, and outcomes fully into God's hands.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message explains that Scripture does not forbid all judgment, but condemns hypocritical, harsh, and slanderous judgment that elevates oneself above others and God's law. While believers naturally make judgments and are called to exercise discernment—especially regarding doctrine, character, and restoring others caught in sin—this must be done with humility, wisdom, and love. James and Jesus warn that judging with condemnation or speaking evil against others violates the command to love our neighbor and places us in God's role as Judge. True biblical judgment aims at truth, discernment, and restoration, not pride, gossip, or self-righteousness.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This message explains that Scripture does not forbid all judgment, but condemns hypocritical, harsh, and slanderous judgment that elevates oneself above others and God's law. While believers naturally make judgments and are called to exercise discernment—especially regarding doctrine, character, and restoring others caught in sin—this must be done with humility, wisdom, and love. James and Jesus warn that judging with condemnation or speaking evil against others violates the command to love our neighbor and places us in God's role as Judge. True biblical judgment aims at truth, discernment, and restoration, not pride, gossip, or self-righteousness.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The Gospel costs nothing, but demands everything. Surrender your life and go ALL IN.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

The Gospel costs nothing, but demands everything. Surrender your life and go ALL IN.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

At the heart of this message lies a profound examination of humanity's oldest spiritual crisis: the erosion of trust in God's Word. We journey back to Genesis 3, where the serpent poses what may be history's first question—'Did God actually say?'—a query designed not to seek truth but to plant seeds of doubt. This ancient question reverberates through millennia, manifesting today in countless forms: skepticism about Scripture's authenticity, confusion about moral truth, and the pervasive silence many feel when seeking divine guidance. Ps. Larry's message powerfully contrasts two fundamental dilemmas we all face: the dilemma of authority (who has the right to tell us what's true?) and the dilemma of judgment (what consequences follow our choices?). Through archaeological evidence, manuscript studies, and historical analysis, we're reminded that God has not been silent—He has spoken through creation, through prophets, through Scripture, and ultimately through His Son. The real question isn't whether God has communicated clearly, but whether we have ears to hear. In a world drowning in the 'sound of silence,' where people grasp at neon gods and subway-wall wisdom, we're invited to rediscover the trustworthy, life-giving Word that has endured for thousands of years. This isn't merely an intellectual exercise; it's a call to examine what we've done with the truth we've been given and to return to intimate relationship with the God who still walks in the garden, calling out, 'Where are you?'The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSEChaptersChapter 1: The First Question Ever Asked0:00 - 5:00We explore the devil's first question in Genesis 3, which casts doubt on God's Word and remains the most asked question throughout human history.Chapter 2: God Still Speaks Today5:00 - 10:00We examine multiple ways God reveals Himself today: through creation, prophetic writings, dreams and visions, and especially through Scripture.Chapter 3: The Devil's Ongoing Lies About Scripture10:00 - 15:00We address historical and modern attempts to undermine biblical authority through various lies about lost books, corrupted texts, and false additions to Scripture.Chapter 4: The Sound of Silence and God's Answer15:00 - 20:00We examine the consequences of believing God is silent, leading to moral relativism, hopelessness, and societal breakdown, but God offers restoration through Jesus Christ.

At the heart of this message lies a profound examination of humanity's oldest spiritual crisis: the erosion of trust in God's Word. We journey back to Genesis 3, where the serpent poses what may be history's first question—'Did God actually say?'—a query designed not to seek truth but to plant seeds of doubt. This ancient question reverberates through millennia, manifesting today in countless forms: skepticism about Scripture's authenticity, confusion about moral truth, and the pervasive silence many feel when seeking divine guidance. Ps. Larry's message powerfully contrasts two fundamental dilemmas we all face: the dilemma of authority (who has the right to tell us what's true?) and the dilemma of judgment (what consequences follow our choices?). Through archaeological evidence, manuscript studies, and historical analysis, we're reminded that God has not been silent—He has spoken through creation, through prophets, through Scripture, and ultimately through His Son. The real question isn't whether God has communicated clearly, but whether we have ears to hear. In a world drowning in the 'sound of silence,' where people grasp at neon gods and subway-wall wisdom, we're invited to rediscover the trustworthy, life-giving Word that has endured for thousands of years. This isn't merely an intellectual exercise; it's a call to examine what we've done with the truth we've been given and to return to intimate relationship with the God who still walks in the garden, calling out, 'Where are you?'The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSEChaptersChapter 1: The First Question Ever Asked0:00 - 5:00We explore the devil's first question in Genesis 3, which casts doubt on God's Word and remains the most asked question throughout human history.Chapter 2: God Still Speaks Today5:00 - 10:00We examine multiple ways God reveals Himself today: through creation, prophetic writings, dreams and visions, and especially through Scripture.Chapter 3: The Devil's Ongoing Lies About Scripture10:00 - 15:00We address historical and modern attempts to undermine biblical authority through various lies about lost books, corrupted texts, and false additions to Scripture.Chapter 4: The Sound of Silence and God's Answer15:00 - 20:00We examine the consequences of believing God is silent, leading to moral relativism, hopelessness, and societal breakdown, but God offers restoration through Jesus Christ.

This sermon teaches that fights and quarrels come not from others, but from disordered desires within our own hearts—desires driven by envy, pleasure, and pride rather than submission to God. When believers chase worldly satisfaction and ask God with selfish motives, they drift into spiritual adultery, becoming friends with the world and enemies of God, yet God still offers grace to the humble. James calls believers to repent deeply, resist the devil, purify their hearts, and turn from double-minded living. True restoration and blessing come through humility, sincere repentance, and wholehearted submission to God, who then lifts us up.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

This sermon teaches that fights and quarrels come not from others, but from disordered desires within our own hearts—desires driven by envy, pleasure, and pride rather than submission to God. When believers chase worldly satisfaction and ask God with selfish motives, they drift into spiritual adultery, becoming friends with the world and enemies of God, yet God still offers grace to the humble. James calls believers to repent deeply, resist the devil, purify their hearts, and turn from double-minded living. True restoration and blessing come through humility, sincere repentance, and wholehearted submission to God, who then lifts us up.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE

James teaches that words—especially from teachers and leaders—carry great responsibility because they can guide people toward life or cause serious harm. Though the tongue is small, it has powerful influence, revealing the condition of the heart and shaping relationships for good or evil. While no one can fully tame the tongue, believers must rely on God and the Holy Spirit to guard their speech. Followers of Christ are called to speak truth in love, build others up, and consistently reflect God's character with their words.The Gathering Church is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchConnect with us on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE