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