The Gathering Place Church
The Key to Staying Spiritually Alive - From Death to Life
This sermon concludes the "Death to Self" teaching series with a focused look at pride and humility. Mark argues that pride is the human default — built into our nature as beings who are aware of our separateness from God and from each other. Using Philippians 2:5-8 and John 13:1-17, the sermon makes the case that humility is not a personality trait but a deliberate choice, grounded in security that comes from relationship with God. The practical challenge given to listeners is to stop self-promoting, to embrace the identity of a servant, and to make receiving God's love a daily anchor.
So often the work God is doing in your life seems to take forever, doesn’t it? But if you understand what He is doing in the meantime it will help you work with Him rather than against Him. Listen/watch this message and learn three insights to what God is doing while you are waiting.
Jesus died so others can find life through Him. Jesus asks us to do the same, to die to ourselves – our reputation, our comfort, and maybe our very lives, so others can find Him through us. Listen/watch this message and learn one of the easiest ways to bring people to Jesus. John 1:35-46 NLT
Jesus died so others can find life through Him. Jesus asks us to do the same, to die to ourselves – our reputation, our comfort, and maybe our very lives, so others can find Him through us. Listen/watch this message and learn one of the easiest ways to bring people to Jesus. John 1:35-46 NLT
There may be areas of your life that look like they are in ashes. Maybe shattered dreams or unfulfilled promises. But God promises restoration in these areas – if you trust Him for it. Listen/watch this message and let the truth of the restoration of God fill you with hope again!
There may be areas of your life that look like they are in ashes. Maybe shattered dreams or unfulfilled promises. But God promises restoration in these areas – if you trust Him for it. Listen/watch this message and let the truth of the restoration of God fill you with hope again!
Hard times, economic challenges, and persecution are coming for the Church. But God has already made provision so you don’t have to lose your joy or peace. In this sermon, Mark shares the two simple but life-changing practices that will prepare you: • A lifestyle of radical thanksgiving that literally rewires your brain (backed by neuroscience + Scripture) • Deep, authentic Christian community that releases joy, health, and God’s presence Learn how gratitude destroys anxiety, how unity invites the Holy Spirit, and how to build new neural pathways of peace—no matter what comes. Key Scriptures: Philippians 4:6, Romans 12:2, Psalm 133
Hard times, economic challenges, and persecution are coming for the Church. But God has already made provision so you don’t have to lose your joy or peace. In this sermon, Mark shares the two simple but life-changing practices that will prepare you: • A lifestyle of radical thanksgiving that literally rewires your brain (backed by neuroscience + Scripture) • Deep, authentic Christian community that releases joy, health, and God’s presence Learn how gratitude destroys anxiety, how unity invites the Holy Spirit, and how to build new neural pathways of peace—no matter what comes. Key Scriptures: Philippians 4:6, Romans 12:2, Psalm 133
God knows that joy is a critical component to have in your life to maintain your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Listen/Watch this message and learn how you can increase joy in your life.
God knows that joy is a critical component to have in your life to maintain your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Listen/Watch this message and learn how you can increase joy in your life.
Jesus came to give you a purpose-filled life – what He calls the “true life”. But to experience this life you must follow Him. Watch/listen to this message and learn what it means to follow Jesus
Jesus came to give you a purpose-filled life – what He calls the “true life”. But to experience this life you must follow Him. Watch/listen to this message and learn what it means to follow Jesus
Don’t be fooled thinking you are trading in for less. Don’t think following Jesus will be a joyless, unfulfilling life. Hard, yes – flesh, world, devil. But eternally rewarding! RESPONSE TIME If you will die to self and live for Christ, it will heal your marriage. It will heal your home. It will heal your soul. It will give you a new sense of joy, peace, contentment, and purpose. Prayer: “I’m letting go of my life, my independence, my stubbornness and pride. I give you Lordship in my life now. Lead me and I will follow no matter what it costs me because I trust you way is better than mine.”
Don’t be fooled thinking you are trading in for less. Don’t think following Jesus will be a joyless, unfulfilling life. Hard, yes – flesh, world, devil. But eternally rewarding! RESPONSE TIME If you will die to self and live for Christ, it will heal your marriage. It will heal your home. It will heal your soul. It will give you a new sense of joy, peace, contentment, and purpose. Prayer: “I’m letting go of my life, my independence, my stubbornness and pride. I give you Lordship in my life now. Lead me and I will follow no matter what it costs me because I trust you way is better than mine.”
God would not be called the “God of Hope” unless He knew that we would need hope in this life. Watch this message and see how the God of hope can bring a resurrection to any area of your life!
God would not be called the “God of Hope” unless He knew that we would need hope in this life. Watch this message and see how the God of hope can bring a resurrection to any area of your life!
Listen/watch this stirring message on how to stay clear, courageous, and contagious as you follow Jesus on the Narrow Road. Acts 4:39-31 NLT
Listen/watch this stirring message on how to stay clear, courageous, and contagious as you follow Jesus on the Narrow Road. Acts 4:39-31 NLT
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. Watch/listen to this message and learn three things you can do to stay clear, courageous, and contagious. 2 Peter 2:1-2 NLT; 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Amp; Proverbs 29:18 Amp
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. Watch/listen to this message and learn three things you can do to stay clear, courageous, and contagious. 2 Peter 2:1-2 NLT; 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Amp; Proverbs 29:18 Amp
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. Watch/listen to this message and learn three things you can do to stay clear, courageous, and contagious.
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. Watch/listen to this message and learn three things you can do to stay clear, courageous, and contagious.
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. But He also promises that it will lead to life if we continue to follow Him. Listen/watch part two of this series and learn three things you must do to travel on the path that leads to life. Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:13; Jeremiah 14:14 NLT; 1 Peter 4:4-5 NLT
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. But He also promises that it will lead to life if we continue to follow Him. Listen/watch part two of this series and learn three things you must do to travel on the path that leads to life. Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:13; Jeremiah 14:14 NLT; 1 Peter 4:4-5 NLT
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. But He also promises that it will lead to life if we continue to follow Him. Listen/watch this introductory message and learn three things you must do to travel on the path that leads to life. Matthew 7
Jesus plainly told us that following Him would not be easy, that it is a narrow and difficult road. But He also promises that it will lead to life if we continue to follow Him. Listen/watch this introductory message and learn three things you must do to travel on the path that leads to life. Matthew 7
We are all called to pastor one another - A Pastor that has tasted the love of God's Father heart and therefore: - makes you feel safe in his/her presence. - avoids being judgemental and critical. - sees the one he leads through the prophetic lens of the future. - doesn’t dwell on who you are now, in your failures. - dwells on who you are becoming. He sees you the way God sees you. - By doing this points you toward God’s goal for you and his belief in you becomes your belief in yourself – what you can be with God! He calls you to your destiny. - sees you as a person and not as a patient or a problem. - admits his mistakes and is vulnerable and transparent with those he leads. We tend to think that if we show our weaknesses to those we lead, they will disrespect us and our leadership. In fact, research has shown the opposite to be true. Followers have greater trust for those leaders who have been vulnerable and transparent with them. This does not mean that you should share all your weaknesses with all those you lead, but I have found it to be true that the more transparent I am, the more transparent - is a good listener. To listen is to love and to love is to listen. Listen for much more and how all of us are called to pastor one another.
We are all called to pastor one another - A Pastor that has tasted the love of God's Father heart and therefore: - makes you feel safe in his/her presence. - avoids being judgemental and critical. - sees the one he leads through the prophetic lens of the future. - doesn’t dwell on who you are now, in your failures. - dwells on who you are becoming. He sees you the way God sees you. - By doing this points you toward God’s goal for you and his belief in you becomes your belief in yourself – what you can be with God! He calls you to your destiny. - sees you as a person and not as a patient or a problem. - admits his mistakes and is vulnerable and transparent with those he leads. We tend to think that if we show our weaknesses to those we lead, they will disrespect us and our leadership. In fact, research has shown the opposite to be true. Followers have greater trust for those leaders who have been vulnerable and transparent with them. This does not mean that you should share all your weaknesses with all those you lead, but I have found it to be true that the more transparent I am, the more transparent - is a good listener. To listen is to love and to love is to listen. Listen for much more and how all of us are called to pastor one another.
Prayer was not an optional thing for the Early Church – it was the secret to their power. Their reputation was that they “turned the world upside down” wherever they went, and corporate prayer, not just personal prayer, was, and still is, the key to this effect. Listen/watch this message and you will be inspired to more prayer. Romans 1:9 NKJ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJ; James 5:14-16 Amp
Prayer was not an optional thing for the Early Church – it was the secret to their power. Their reputation was that they “turned the world upside down” wherever they went, and corporate prayer, not just personal prayer, was, and still is, the key to this effect. Listen/watch this message and you will be inspired to more prayer. Romans 1:9 NKJ; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJ; James 5:14-16 Amp
Communion is much more than we may realize. In the Early Church it was called the “Love Feast.” It was a meal and a celebration of Jesus’ life, death, and return. It is one of the 4 things that caused the Church to be so radical in the first century. Listen/watch this message and rediscover the power of the Lord’s Supper.
Communion is much more than we may realize. In the Early Church it was called the “Love Feast.” It was a meal and a celebration of Jesus’ life, death, and return. It is one of the 4 things that caused the Church to be so radical in the first century. Listen/watch this message and rediscover the power of the Lord’s Supper.
Communion is much more than we may realize. In the Early Church it was called the “Love Feast.” It was a meal and a celebration of Jesus’ life, death, and return. It is one of the 4 things that caused the Church to be so radical in the first century. Listen/watch this message and rediscover the power of the Lord’s Supper.
Christianity is not a lone ranger program. You do not see any lone Christians in the New Testament. Every single believer matters to Jesus and to His Church. Listen/watch this message and find out why being part of the Fellowship is critical to fulfilling God’s divine purpose for your life.
Christianity is not a lone ranger program. You do not see any lone Christians in the New Testament. Every single believer matters to Jesus and to His Church. Listen/watch this message and find out why being part of the Fellowship is critical to fulfilling God’s divine purpose for your life.
As a follower of Christ, do you actually know what the foundational tenants of your faith are? They may be different than you think. Listen/watch this message and learn what the Church has confessed for over 2000 years. It is a declaration called The Apostles’ Creed. Your adherence to this creed will help make you a rock-solid believer.
As a follower of Christ, do you actually know what the foundational tenants of your faith are? They may be different than you think. Listen/watch this message and learn what the Church has confessed for over 2000 years. It is a declaration called The Apostles’ Creed. Your adherence to this creed will help make you a rock-solid believer.
The way you start something, including your walk with God, can significantly influence how you finish. Watch/listen to this message and learn some very practical things you can do to get a smart start in the New Year!
The way you start something, including your walk with God, can significantly influence how you finish. Watch/listen to this message and learn some very practical things you can do to get a smart start in the New Year!
2 Timothy 2:6-8 NKJ It is so tempting to quit at times. Life can be so hard and throwing in the towel can seem like the best decision. But when it comes to your walk with the Lord, it never is. Why? Because there is a great reward waiting for those who are faithful to the end. Listen/watch this message and be encouraged to finish your race strong!
2 Timothy 2:6-8 NKJ It is so tempting to quit at times. Life can be so hard and throwing in the towel can seem like the best decision. But when it comes to your walk with the Lord, it never is. Why? Because there is a great reward waiting for those who are faithful to the end. Listen/watch this message and be encouraged to finish your race strong!
This life is not all there is. In fact, the Bible tells us that for those who give their lives to Christ there is an inheritance waiting for you in heaven! Watch/listen to this message and learn what that inheritance is like.
This life is not all there is. In fact, the Bible tells us that for those who give their lives to Christ there is an inheritance waiting for you in heaven! Watch/listen to this message and learn what that inheritance is like.
One of the greatest ways to represent Jesus to the world is to allow His compassion to flow through you to others. Listen/watch this message and see how Jesus’ compassion changes people’s lives.
One of the greatest ways to represent Jesus to the world is to allow His compassion to flow through you to others. Listen/watch this message and see how Jesus’ compassion changes people’s lives.
Gaylord Enns has served in full-time Christian ministry for fifty years. He started ministry to college students in the 60’s and was a leader in the Jesus People Movement of the 70’s. His pastoral ministry served one congregation for over three decades. In 2003 he founded Servant Leadership Network (SLN) to facilitate ministry to pastors and next-generation leaders. In addition to traveling internationally, he served as the director of Chico Pastors Together in his hometown of Chico, California, facilitating gatherings of up to eighty pastors and ministry leaders from the city. He is the author of Love Revolution: Rediscovering the Lost Command of Jesus. First published in 2008, the 2011 revised edition continues to be the catalyst for speaking invitations at home and abroad. He speaks with a passion to see Jesus’ Commandment fully recovered by His Church in our generation — “Love one another as I have loved you!” In 2015, he founded Love Revolution Now (LRN) to awaken a revolutionary movement of ordinary people devoted to living a life of love in obedience to Jesus’ Command. His Game Changer seminar features five dynamic messages that inspire believers to receive God’s love and then to love those around them.
Gaylord Enns has served in full-time Christian ministry for fifty years. He started ministry to college students in the 60’s and was a leader in the Jesus People Movement of the 70’s. His pastoral ministry served one congregation for over three decades. In 2003 he founded Servant Leadership Network (SLN) to facilitate ministry to pastors and next-generation leaders. In addition to traveling internationally, he served as the director of Chico Pastors Together in his hometown of Chico, California, facilitating gatherings of up to eighty pastors and ministry leaders from the city. He is the author of Love Revolution: Rediscovering the Lost Command of Jesus. First published in 2008, the 2011 revised edition continues to be the catalyst for speaking invitations at home and abroad. He speaks with a passion to see Jesus’ Commandment fully recovered by His Church in our generation — “Love one another as I have loved you!” In 2015, he founded Love Revolution Now (LRN) to awaken a revolutionary movement of ordinary people devoted to living a life of love in obedience to Jesus’ Command. His Game Changer seminar features five dynamic messages that inspire believers to receive God’s love and then to love those around them.
When you focus on what you don’t have rather than what you do have you will end up in a negative fearful place. But if you choose to fix your attention on what God has done you will have faith for any obstacle you face.
When you focus on what you don’t have rather than what you do have you will end up in a negative fearful place. But if you choose to fix your attention on what God has done you will have faith for any obstacle you face.
Healing is for Everyone: God wants to reclaim the healing ministry for regular, everyday people. • The Power of Forgiveness: Unforgiveness is often a major root cause of illness and can create a "foothold" for the enemy. Forgiveness is key to true, lasting freedom and healing. • The Model is Jesus: Adapt your prayer based on the root cause—don't rely on a single, boring formula! Listen to the Holy Spirit for specific guidance. • Pray Specifically: Be specific in prayer to engage your faith, exercise spiritual authority, and establish a baseline to measure God's activity. Are you ready to stop just "water skiing" in someone else's wake and step into the fullness of the power God has given you? We are praying for a fresh impartation of spiritual authority. Hit the 'Like' button if you are hungry for more of God's power in your life! HolySpirit #SpiritualGifts #ChristianLiving #Prayer #GiftOfHealing #DivineHealing #SpiritualAuthority #PrayerForHealing #Forgiveness
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