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The Point is a church located in Charlottesville, VA. Everything about who we are and what we do is driven by our mission to Love God, Love People, Love Life.

Pastor Gabe Turner


    • Mar 8, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 1,226 EPISODES

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    Rooted: 6 Marks of a Rooted Church.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 46:09


    In the final week of the Rooted series, Matt teaches from Colossians 4 that being rooted in Christ is not the finish line but the starting point for a life on mission. He highlights six marks of a rooted church. Ultimately, the message reminds us that the gospel advances through ordinary people who are deeply rooted in Christ and moving forward together. 

    Rooted: Rooted in the Home and the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 43:29


    In Week 5 of Rooted, Pastor Tony works through Colossians 3:18–4:6, where Paul brings the gospel into three arenas of ordinary life: the home, the workplace, and our relationships with those outside the church. From marriage to Monday morning to everyday conversations, we'll see how a life rooted in Christ produces sacrifice, excellence, and wisdom in the places we spend the most time.

    Rooted: Rooted in the Home and the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 43:29


    In Week 5 of Rooted, Pastor Tony works through Colossians 3:18–4:6, where Paul brings the gospel into three arenas of ordinary life: the home, the workplace, and our relationships with those outside the church. From marriage to Monday morning to everyday conversations, we'll see how a life rooted in Christ produces sacrifice, excellence, and wisdom in the places we spend the most time.

    Rooted: Rooted Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 39:52


    In Week 4 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe walks verse by verse through Colossians 3:1–17, where Paul shifts from what we believe about Christ to how we live because of Him. As we learn what to seek, what to kill, and what to cultivate, we discover that resurrection identity produces resurrection living — a transformed life rooted above and expressed right here on earth.0087f420-128b-11f1-81b2-1dbd5e874fe0

    Rooted: Rooted Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 39:52


    In Week 4 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe walks verse by verse through Colossians 3:1–17, where Paul shifts from what we believe about Christ to how we live because of Him. As we learn what to seek, what to kill, and what to cultivate, we discover that resurrection identity produces resurrection living — a transformed life rooted above and expressed right here on earth.

    Rooted: Rooted in Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 36:46


    In Week 3 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 2:1–23, where Paul warns against hollow substitutes and calls believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ alone. As we see that our debt has been canceled, our enemy defeated, and our fullness found in Jesus, we discover that true spiritual growth doesn't come from performance or religion, but from holding fast to Christ.

    Rooted: Rooted in Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 36:46


    In Week 3 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 2:1–23, where Paul warns against hollow substitutes and calls believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ alone. As we see that our debt has been canceled, our enemy defeated, and our fullness found in Jesus, we discover that true spiritual growth doesn't come from performance or religion, but from holding fast to Christ.

    Rooted: The Supremacy of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 44:50


    In Week 2 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 1:15–29, where Paul lifts our eyes to the supremacy of Jesus over creation, the church, our salvation, and our purpose. As we see Christ more clearly as Creator, Sustainer, Reconciler, and Lord, we discover that a rooted life is not built on striving, but on surrendering everything to the One who holds all things together.

    Rooted: The Supremacy of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 44:50


    In Week 2 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 1:15–29, where Paul lifts our eyes to the supremacy of Jesus over creation, the church, our salvation, and our purpose. As we see Christ more clearly as Creator, Sustainer, Reconciler, and Lord, we discover that a rooted life is not built on striving, but on surrendering everything to the One who holds all things together.

    Rooted: Rooted in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 45:52


    In week 1 of our Rooted series through the book of Colossians, Pastor Gabe unpacks what it means to be deeply grounded in our identity in Christ. When we understand whose we are, we begin to live with true strength, joy, and purpose that grows from the inside out.

    Rooted: Rooted in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 45:52


    In week 1 of our Rooted series through the book of Colossians, Pastor Gabe unpacks what it means to be deeply grounded in our identity in Christ. When we understand whose we are, we begin to live with true strength, joy, and purpose that grows from the inside out.

    Pray First: El Roi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 39:14


    In week three of our Pray First series, Pastor Matt walks through Genesis 16 and 21 to reveal a God who meets people in their most vulnerable moments. Through the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we see that God is not distant or indifferent, but deeply attentive to the woman in distress and the child in the womb. We are reminded that every human life bears God's image and has inherent worth from the very beginning. As a church, we have a responsibility as the people of God to support our most vulnerable neighbors.

    Pray First: El Roi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 39:14


    In week three of our Pray First series, Pastor Matt walks through Genesis 16 and 21 to reveal a God who meets people in their most vulnerable moments. Through the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we see that God is not distant or indifferent, but deeply attentive to the woman in distress and the child in the womb. We are reminded that every human life bears God's image and has inherent worth from the very beginning. As a church, we have a responsibility as the people of God to support our most vulnerable neighbors.

    Pray First: Jehovah Rohi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 40:23


    In week two of our Pray First series, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 23, revealing Jehovah Rohi—the Lord our Shepherd—and how true rest, restoration, and security come not from striving for access to the right things, but from living in God's presence. As David's story unfolds from exhaustion to praise, we're invited to lay down our burdens, realign our lives, and dwell deeply with the Shepherd who leads us, restores us, and welcomes us home.

    Pray First: Jehovah Rohi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 40:23


    In week two of our Pray First series, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 23, revealing Jehovah Rohi—the Lord our Shepherd—and how true rest, restoration, and security come not from striving for access to the right things, but from living in God's presence. As David's story unfolds from exhaustion to praise, we're invited to lay down our burdens, realign our lives, and dwell deeply with the Shepherd who leads us, restores us, and welcomes us home.

    Pray First: Elohim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 42:02


    As we begin a new year, Pastor Gabe launches our Pray First series by exploring the first name of God revealed in Scripture—Elohim—and how knowing who God is anchors our lives in prayer. Understanding God as Elohim brings order, clarity, and peace, inviting us to build lives of prayer shaped by His character rather than our circumstances.

    Pray First: Elohim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 42:02


    As we begin a new year, Pastor Gabe launches our Pray First series by exploring the first name of God revealed in Scripture—Elohim—and how knowing who God is anchors our lives in prayer. Understanding God as Elohim brings order, clarity, and peace, inviting us to build lives of prayer shaped by His character rather than our circumstances.

    Christmas with The Point: Light of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 30:28


     In this Christmas with The Point message, Pastor Gabe teaches from the Christmas narrative in the Gospel of John, revealing Jesus as the Light who creates, sustains, overcomes, draws near, and ultimately changes everything. We're reminded that the Light of the world stepped into our darkness so we could find rest, purpose, victory, and salvation in Him.

    Christmas with The Point: Light of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 30:28


     In this Christmas with The Point message, Pastor Gabe teaches from the Christmas narrative in the Gospel of John, revealing Jesus as the Light who creates, sustains, overcomes, draws near, and ultimately changes everything. We're reminded that the Light of the world stepped into our darkness so we could find rest, purpose, victory, and salvation in Him.

    Advent: The Christmas Cure for Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 29:55


    In this week 4 Advent message, Pastor Matt C. focuses on the true meaning of peace—not as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of God producing wholeness in our lives. Through the Christmas story in Luke 2, we're reminded that conflict doesn't remove God's peace; it reveals where we place our trust. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Discover how Christmas didn't ignore conflict—it cured it.

    Advent: The Christmas Cure for Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 29:55


    In this week 4 Advent message, Pastor Matt C. focuses on the true meaning of peace—not as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of God producing wholeness in our lives. Through the Christmas story in Luke 2, we're reminded that conflict doesn't remove God's peace; it reveals where we place our trust. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Discover how Christmas didn't ignore conflict—it cured it.

    Advent: The Anchor of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 36:31


    In this Advent Week 3 message, Pastor Matt invites us into the darkness of the shepherds' night in Luke 2 and shows that biblical joy doesn't come from perfect circumstances, Christmas cheer, or fragile anchors. Ultimately, joy is tethered to the Gospel and to the person of Jesus—our Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

    Advent: The Anchor of Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 36:31


    In this Advent Week 3 message, Pastor Matt invites us into the darkness of the shepherds' night in Luke 2 and shows that biblical joy doesn't come from perfect circumstances, Christmas cheer, or fragile anchors. Ultimately, joy is tethered to the Gospel and to the person of Jesus—our Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

    Advent: Four Marks of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 35:53


    In this Advent message, Pastor Gabe unpacks the faith-filled journey of the Magi to Bethlehem in Matthew 2. We learn four marks of faith that help us trust God in the little, follow Him in the unknown, endure the distance, and offer Him our very best.

    Advent: Four Marks of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 35:53


    In this Advent message, Pastor Gabe unpacks the faith-filled journey of the Magi to Bethlehem in Matthew 2. We learn four marks of faith that help us trust God in the little, follow Him in the unknown, endure the distance, and offer Him our very best.

    Advent: The Arrival of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 37:21


    Pastor Tony shares from Luke 1 about how we can have hope in every circumstance because of the faithfulness of God revealed to us in the season of Advent. We can lean into the hope of the gospel because Advent is the story of a God who came near. As we listen to God's voice, embrace radical gratitude and give God the glory he deserves, we learn that there is a gift in every season when we walk through those seasons with God. 

    Advent: The Arrival of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 37:21


    Pastor Tony shares from Luke 1 about how we can have hope in every circumstance because of the faithfulness of God revealed to us in the season of Advent. We can lean into the hope of the gospel because Advent is the story of a God who came near. As we listen to God's voice, embrace radical gratitude and give God the glory he deserves, we learn that there is a gift in every season when we walk through those seasons with God. 

    Built to Last: Eternity Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 35:11


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week four of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:10–21 and reminds us that eternity isn't someday — it starts now. We discover how to live with holy urgency, embrace our new identity in Christ, serve as His ambassadors, and build our lives on His finished work.

    Built to Last: Eternity Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 35:11


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week four of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:10–21 and reminds us that eternity isn't someday — it starts now. We discover how to live with holy urgency, embrace our new identity in Christ, serve as His ambassadors, and build our lives on His finished work.

    Built to Last: Run Your Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 39:07


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week three of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 on running your race with faithfulness and purpose — discovering your God-given lane, serving with endurance, and finishing well for the reward that lasts for eternity.

    Built to Last: Run Your Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 39:07


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week three of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 on running your race with faithfulness and purpose — discovering your God-given lane, serving with endurance, and finishing well for the reward that lasts for eternity.

    Built to Last: The Foundation Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 34:50


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week two of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe unpacks 1 Corinthians 3 and challenges us to build our lives on Jesus and with eternal materials, because one day, our work will be revealed before Him.

    Built To Last: The Foundation Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 34:50


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week two of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe unpacks 1 Corinthians 3 and challenges us to build our lives on Jesus and with eternal materials, because one day, our work will be revealed before Him.

    Built to Last: Living for What Lasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 36:46


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In the first week of our Built to Last series, Pastor Gabe teaches what it means to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, where our lives will be revealed and rewarded. We discover how to build a life that pleases God and invest in what lasts — souls and the Word of God.

    Built To Last: Living for What Lasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 36:46


    Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In the first week of our Built to Last series, Pastor Gabe teaches what it means to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, where our lives will be revealed and rewarded. We discover how to build a life that pleases God and invest in what lasts — souls and the Word of God.

    Take Heart: Calm in Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 32:16


    In week three of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe shares a message and conversation with missionary Andrew Gorski from Poland. Even in seasons of uncertainty, Jesus still speaks, “Take heart; it is I,” reminding us that He brings calm in the chaos and that every step of faith becomes solid ground.

    Take Heart: Calm in Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 32:16


    In week three of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe shares a message and conversation with missionary Andrew Gorski from Poland. Even in seasons of uncertainty, Jesus still speaks, “Take heart; it is I,” reminding us that He brings calm in the chaos and that every step of faith becomes solid ground.

    Take Heart: Courageous Faith in a Fearful World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 49:38


    Pastor Lee Domingue encouraged The Point to live with courageous faith rather than fear, sharing his personal journey from successful entrepreneur to ministry leader and emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear but choosing faith in God's presence. He reminded the church that one person's act of courage—like David facing Goliath—can spark transformation in an entire community, and that our courage gives others permission to believe again.

    Take Heart: Courageous Faith in a Fearful World

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 49:38


    Pastor Lee Domingue encouraged The Point to live with courageous faith rather than fear, sharing his personal journey from successful entrepreneur to ministry leader and emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear but choosing faith in God's presence. He reminded the church that one person's act of courage—like David facing Goliath—can spark transformation in an entire community, and that our courage gives others permission to believe again.

    Take Heart: Hitting Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 47:22


    Life can leave us tired, stuck, running on empty, and needing a reset. In the first week of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe unpacks the Five Essentials of a Reset showing how Jesus meets us where we are and leads us into renewal. Discover how you can hit reset and step into the life God designed for you.

    Take Heart: Hitting Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 47:22


    Life can leave us tired, stuck, running on empty, and needing a reset. In the first week of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe unpacks the Five Essentials of a Reset showing how Jesus meets us where we are and leads us into renewal. Discover how you can hit reset and step into the life God designed for you.

    Asking For A Friend: Keeping the Faith When You Can't Keep the Lights On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 39:19


    What do you do when the bills stack up and faith feels hard to hold onto? In week four of our series, Asking for a Friend, Pastor Gabe unpacks 2 Kings 4 and shows how God meets us in our financial stress with wisdom, provision, and hope.

    Asking For A Friend: Keeping the Faith When You Can't Keep the Lights On

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 39:19


    What do you do when the bills stack up and faith feels hard to hold onto? In week four of our series, Asking for a Friend, Pastor Gabe unpacks 2 Kings 4 and shows how God meets us in our financial stress with wisdom, provision, and hope.

    Asking For A Friend: Last One Standing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 35:21


    How is it possible to be surrounded by people and still feel completely unseen? In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim opens Job 19, Genesis 16, 2 Timothy 4, and the Gospels to show how Scripture meets us in our loneliness. From Job's cry to Hagar's encounter, and from Paul's cell to Jesus' cross, we discover that while people may walk out, the God who sees, the Lord who stands, and the Redeemer who lives will never abandon us.

    Asking For A Friend: Last One Standing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 35:21


    How is it possible to be surrounded by people and still feel completely unseen? In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim opens Job 19, Genesis 16, 2 Timothy 4, and the Gospels to show how Scripture meets us in our loneliness. From Job's cry to Hagar's encounter, and from Paul's cell to Jesus' cross, we discover that while people may walk out, the God who sees, the Lord who stands, and the Redeemer who lives will never abandon us.

    Asking For A Friend: The Wounds Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 34:43


    When life feels heavy, sometimes the hardest battles aren't just around us but within us. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim unpacks Psalm 42 to show how God meets us in our deepest wounds, whether from our own spiraling thoughts or the words of others, with hope, healing, and redemption through Jesus.

    Asking For A Friend: The Wounds Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 34:43


    When life feels heavy, sometimes the hardest battles aren't just around us but within us. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim unpacks Psalm 42 to show how God meets us in our deepest wounds, whether from our own spiraling thoughts or the words of others, with hope, healing, and redemption through Jesus.

    Asking For A Friend: When My Mind Feels Like My Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 47:24


    We all face moments when life feels overwhelming and our mental and emotional health is under pressure. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Gabe Turner looks at Elijah's struggle in 1 Kings 19 to show how God meets us in our valleys with rest, hope, and renewal.

    Asking For A Friend: When My Mind Feels Like My Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 47:24


    We all face moments when life feels overwhelming and our mental and emotional health is under pressure. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Gabe Turner looks at Elijah's struggle in 1 Kings 19 to show how God meets us in our valleys with rest, hope, and renewal.

    The Intentional Life: Your Real Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 39:49


    In week three of The Intentional Life, Pastor Gabe concludes the series by showing how the Great Commission calls us to reach beyond ourselves — individually, locally, nationally, and internationally. Discipleship isn't just about following Jesus; it's about helping others follow Him too. Discover how Christ's authority and power equip us to live sent, bringing the gospel to our everyday world and to the ends of the earth.

    The Intentional Life: Your Real Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 39:49


    In week three of The Intentional Life, Pastor Gabe concludes the series by showing how the Great Commission calls us to reach beyond ourselves — individually, locally, nationally, and internationally. Discipleship isn't just about following Jesus; it's about helping others follow Him too. Discover how Christ's authority and power equip us to live sent, bringing the gospel to our everyday world and to the ends of the earth.

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