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Messages from Pastor Eric Gamero, and the other teaching pastors at The Local Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. New episodes every week! We exist as a church to connect people to Jesus and one another. We hope that you are encouraged and transformed by this

The Local Church


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    Refresh Your Love | Re:Fresh - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 30:56


    Have you noticed relationships drifting apart over time? Jesus teaches that keeping love first requires constant renewal. Join us as we learn how to refresh our love for Jesus through honest evaluation, frequent recommitment, and daily connection. Don't miss this powerful message!

    ReFresh Your Heart | Re:Fresh - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 29:36


    Struggling with anger? It's time to refresh your heart! Join us as we learn how to refresh our hearts and find peace. Don't miss out on this impactful message!

    Refresh Your Attitude | Re:Fresh - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 34:54


    Why did Jesus begin His teachings with a focus on attitude? Discover how your thoughts shape your life and explore the attitudes that God blesses.

    Realizing What Really Matters | Re:NewAll - Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 38:34


    Have you ever wondered about the meaning and purpose of speaking in tongues? Join us as we dive deep into the spiritual gift of tongues, exploring its private and public significance according to biblical scriptures.

    Re:Discovering Our Gifts | Re:NewAll - Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 35:39


    Join us as we discover the gifts God has given to each of us for the benefit of His Church and our spiritual growth. Tune in to gain insight, inspiration, and practical steps to start using your spiritual gifts today!

    A Redirection is Required | Re:NewAll - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 38:25


    Discover how God's direction leads to supernatural provision and protection. Join us as we dive into a journey of faith, guidance, and renewal. You won't wan't to miss out on this transformative message!

    Relying On Another Power | Re:NewAll - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 38:25


    Join us as we dive into how Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Discover how the Spirit empowers us in our weakness, reminds us of God's word, and gives us the strength to share Jesus' love. Don't miss this inspiring message!

    A Revision for Renewal | Re:NewAll - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 35:41


    Join us as we explore the incredible power of the Holy Spirit and how it can bring renewal to every aspect of your life!

    An Explanation of the Three Sacraments | Sacramentally Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 20:21


    Join us for a special teaching as Pastor Dan Southerland walks us through the three sacraments we practice here at The Local Church: Family Dedication, Communion, and Baptism!

    An Explanation of the Three Sacraments | Sacramentally Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 20:21


    Join us for a special teaching as Pastor Dan Southerland walks us through the three sacraments we practice here at The Local Church: Family Dedication, Communion, and Baptism! thelocalchurch.com/baptism

    Sowing Not Reaping | Begin Again: Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 37:33


    Join us for a powerful Mother's Day message on 'Sowing,' not 'Reaping!' Discover the transformative power of spiritual seeds and the blessings that follow. You won't want to miss out on this unforgettable service!

    I'm Not Trying Anymore | Begin Again: Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:14


    Join us this week as we explore the shift from "trying" to "training" in our spiritual journey. Discover how intentional discipline and commitment can lead us to become who God has called us to be!

    Step by Step | Begin Again: Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 37:30


    Join us as we explore the story of Samson, and uncover the cues that lead us astray. Learn practical steps to overcome these habits and embrace real spiritual growth and renewal!

    Habits, Not Hope | Begin Again: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 29:43


    Discover how small, holy habits can lead to profound spiritual change using the inspiring story of Daniel. Join us as we continue our series BEGIN AGAIN to learn how to initiate real-life change and experience profound transformation!

    Identity Before Action | Begin Again: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 41:03


    Break free from destructive habits by embracing a Christ-centered identity. Join us as we reflect on the Holy Spirit's teachings and confront lies about our identity. Transform your life by aligning your actions with your true identity in Christ.

    Transformation, Not Modification | Begin Again: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 40:07


    Sunday's message highlighted the challenge many of us face in maintaining new habits and goals. It emphasized that true transformation isn't about behavior modification but stems from a spiritual change within us. By relying on God's grace and power for lasting change, we were encouraged to identify our spiritual why behind our goals and to trust in God's transformative work.

    Done, Not Do | Begin Again: Part 1 (Easter at The Local Church)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 31:54


    The resurrection means new life, new love, and new beginnings—it's the power to begin again! Most people know that Easter is the celebration of Jesus's resurrection. But they don't know that the same power is available to you to bring new life, new change, and a fresh start in your life.

    How to Apply the Bible | Re:Ignite: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 29:11


    When we hear the Bible taught. When we read the Bible for ourselves. How can we learn to apply it? MAKE IT SIMPLE: PICK OUT ONE TRUTH.

    Pray This Way | Re:Ignite - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 34:32


    At times, we become overly fixated on ourselves and forget about God. We often ask for His help with various things, which is not wrong, but we tend to devote most of our prayers to these requests. We say, "God, give me this, grant me that, allow this to happen, and don't let that happen." However, we should remember that God's kingdom and will are more important than our own desires.

    Hungry From Fasting | Re:Ignite - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 44:49


    Fasting isn't just about giving up things; it's about getting closer to God. When we fast, we put aside basic needs like food to deepen our love for Him.

    Developing Your Generosity Gene | Re:Invest part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 38:49


    The Bible tells us to seek first God's Kingdom - the things of God, the things God wants to build, the things God wants to grow, and the children He wants to grow…and He promises that when we do, all the things that we need will be added to us!

    Re:invest your time | Re:invest part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 34:09


    When we ask someone how they are doing, they usually reply with "busy". However, the truth is that the American workweek is now shorter than it has ever been before. This means that Americans have more leisure time than they have ever had before. If we are busy, it is often because we have added too much to our lives. In other words, our need to be busy is often self-imposed.

    The Truth About Tithing | Re:Invest: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 36:14


    Too many people try to manipulate God so they can get what they want. “God if I do these things, and pray these prayers, and give this money, you have to give me what I want!” And this text has been twisted to serve our selfish desires instead of seeking first the Kingdom of God!

    Reinvest Your Talent | Re:Invision - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 33:25


    It is undeniable that we put in the effort to cultivate and refine our natural abilities, but it is equally undeniable that God is the ultimate source of those abilities.

    Our Invitation to Invite | Re:Vision: Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 35:08


    We've all been created with an innate desire to know others and be known by others. But the other part is because a portion of our purpose is that we've been commissioned for invitations by God.

    It's Clear, Not Easy | Re:Vision: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 42:32


    Being the perfect place for different imperfect people can mean different things. “It's the perfect place for me to meet people. To get away. To take a nap." That's not what makes this the perfect place for imperfect people. The presence of God is what makes this place perfect for imperfect people. The presence of God means…Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control. It's His fruit. …it's His Gifts that He gives to grow us! Anything is possible in the presence of God because it's not by our might or our power!

    The Vision of Who We Can Be | Re:Vision: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 38:04


    "If we want to have a clear vision of where God has called us to go, we need to know who He's called us to be confident. And for us to know who we are and who we are supposed to be, we have to look to Jesus. It's always all about Jesus! We're made in God's image, so we're to live, love, and look like Jesus."

    Clear Vision Requires Renewal | Re:Vision part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 43:36


    It's God's divine direction that comes from God's from God's Spirit according to God's word. God gives us a picture of what He desires to do in His Church, and empowers us to help bring that vision to pass so we could live with purpose.

    Mas Christ | Christ Mas part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 27:31


    God's Christmas gift to us is not a helpless baby boy, but His presence, walking, breathing and living with us. That's humanity's greatest desire, to know unconditional love and acceptance for who we are, grace and forgiveness for our shortcomings…hope to be the best us we could possibly be. And that can only be found in the presence of the God who created us.

    Make Mas Room | Christ or Mas: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 33:32


    We celebrate Christmas by leaving out Christ and getting more stuff for everyone else. Holidays originally were celebrations of Holy Days. A day set aside for a holy purpose. Until we forget the purpose and simply embrace the celebration.

    Mas Wisdom and My Gifts | Christ or Mas part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 34:34


    When I don't give, I tend to be more of a consumer and spectator…I get to see it, but I don't get to experience it. For some, that's ok… they are ok just sitting on the sidelines and watching others be a part of what God is doing… but not me…but not us! I want to be involved. I want to be a part of the great work God is doing!

    No Mas Christ in Christmas | Christ or Mas: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 36:44


    When most of the population gets behind something, it's usually monumental…But we've taken the focus off of Christ and on to all this extra stuff. We've made Christmas more about the MAS than Christ.

    Deck The Halls part 3: There's Always Room In This Inn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 36:26


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Deck The Halls. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/ ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for imperfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch

    Deck The Halls part 1: Tis The Season To Be Jolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 43:17


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Deck The Halls. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/ ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for imperfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch

    What To Do With What We Have | Wisdumb part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 48:56


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Wisdumb. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Relationship Issues | Wisdumb part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 37:20


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Wisdumb. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Wisdom, Weapons, and Words | Wisdumb part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 38:49


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Wisdumb. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    How To Identify Dumb | Wisdumb part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 44:09


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Wisdumb part 1: Transformation and Acceleration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 45:33


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Delight in Danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 42:32


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Life After Death Part 4: Go Until We Get There

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 47:02


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Life After Death Part 3: More To Life Than This Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Hell? No!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 45:44


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Is Good Good Enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 39:52


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Life After Death. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Please Identify Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 39:40


    Join us as Pastor Johnie takes us through the journey of finding our true identity in Christ.  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/    

    Blockbusters Part 5: Dealing With A Disaster Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 25:21


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Blockbusters. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Blockbusters Part 4: 22 Years A Slave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 43:57


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Blockbusters. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Blockbusters Part 3: The Sequel is Superior

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 43:51


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Blockbusters. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Blockbusters Part 2: The Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 44:05


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Blockbusters. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Blockbusters Part 1:Be Kind, Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 41:19


    This message originally aired as part of our series called: Blockbusters. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

    Summer Playlist Part 4: Positively Contagious

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 37:42


    This message originally aired as the final part of our series called: Summer Playlist. Join us as we hear from Pastor Shawn Lovejoy. The complete series can be found here: https://thelocalchurch.com/teachings/  ABOUT THE LOCAL CHURCH Welcome to the perfect place for perfect people! We believe that all people matter to God, and all people will matter to us. We're so happy you're joining us today, and we'd love to connect with you and hear your story: https://thelocalchurch.com/get-connected/new/ CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelocalchurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelocalchurch/

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