The Word for the Land is a podcast of the sermons of Gateway Downtown, a church in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio. We preach with the hope that we might better love God, live in community, and serve the city.
Pastor Chris preaches from Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 where he not only educates us on adapting weeds, but also that the Kingdom of God is built and expanding in the midst of an evil world. We are to remember that the Kingdom is present, there is an enemy at work, and a judgement awaits!
As we get in to the parables, Pastor Chris preaches from Matthew 13:1-23, which is a parable that talks about how God's kingdom is composed of citizens that serve productively.
Pastor Chris introduces us to our new series through the parables in Matthew and why they are important to us as Christians today.
Ryan Miller preaches from John 21:1-24, encouraging us in the steps that come after our belief.
Pastor Chris gets back into our series in Ecclesiastes with Ecclesiastes 11, encouraging us that if we don't see Jesus clearly out desires will be perverted, and that we should make the most of our time by living squarely for the gospel.
Pastor Chris preaches from Ecclesiastes 10, which discusses about the differences between folly and wisdom.
Pastor Chris continues in our Ecclesiastes series as he preaches from Ecclesiastes 8.
Pastor Chris teaches from Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:29, discussing the conflicting thoughts and frustrating false wisdoms that can lead to us losing our faith, but that true wisdom can be found and we can have a life of pleasantness and peace.
Ben Most teaches from James 1:5-8, where we are taught what this wisdom is, how is helps up have joy in trials, and how we can ask God for this wisdom.
Pastor Chris teaches from Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 discussing what Solomon is saying in these verses, what wisdom is to be found in what he is saying, and what God's heart is in relation to it all.
Pastor Chris continues our series in Ecclesiastes with Ecclesiastes 3.
Pastor Chris preaches from Ecclesiastes 2, where Solomon shows us that it's all vanity and striving after wind to try and find pleasure and meaning from a world that was never meant to give it.
Pastor Chris continues our series in Ecclesiastes with Ecclesiastes 1:13-18.
We begin our series in Ecclesiastes as Pastor Chris preaches from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11, teaching us that we will learn through this book that God allows room for you to voice your frustrations, and that there is another story - the gospel!
Jason Kinney preaches from Luke 1:39-55 which points us to the glory how Christ's salvation, who he saves, and how he saves. This salvation is our hope! Be joyful and rest in this hope during this season.
Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 20 which tells us of our hope rooted in the facts of the past, seen in our present, and promised for our future.
Pastor Chris continues our series in Revelation as he preaches from Revelation 14:1-15:4.
Ryan Miller preaches from Pslam 73, discussing how we endure during times of pain and injustice, and how this passage shows up our reason for hope and joy.
Pastor Chris preached from Revelation 13:1-8, discussing the two beasts - the anit-Christ and the false prophet.
Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 12:7-18, which talks about the war with Satan that takes place on two planes - heavenly and earthly.
Pastor Chris continues our sermon series in Revleation with Revelation 12:1-7
Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 11:15-19, emphasizing three points this passage is trying to tell us: Jesus' reign is sure, evil will be undone, and His presence will be open to us.
Pastor Chris continues our series in Revelation with Revelation 11:1-14
Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 10, which talks about the mystery to be revealed, that is, the unification of all nations through Jesus.
We resume our study through Revelation as Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 8:6-9:21
Rollin Varness preaches from the book of Haggai, that not only was the temple significant to Israel but our body as a temple is significant - that we should be obedient and have the right heart towards God.
Pastor Chris preaches from Deuteronomy 23:24-25, teaching how there is a way of receiving grace that can become theivery.
Pastor Chris preaches from Deuteronomy 24:10-13.
Zac Rybak preaches from Romans 8:31-39, teaching on the act, effect, and declaration of God's love.
Rollin Varness preaches from Romans 8:18-30 teaching about the hope of our salvation being complete and already secured through Christ.
Ryan Miller teaches from Romans 8:12-17 about the power, adoption, assurance, and kingdom of the Spirit that resides within us Christians.
Ben Most teaches from Romans 7:7-25 discussing if the old testament law is sin or is responsible for sin. Spoiler - it is not! He then teaches how we can view and use the law today.
Ryan Miller teaches from Romans 7:1-6 and discusses the Purpose, Penalty, and Fulfilment of the Law.
Zac Rybak begins our summer mini-series in Romans with Romans 6:1-14.
Pastor Chris teaches from Deuteronomy 13:1-5, which warns us of false prophets and how to deal with them today.
Pastor Chris teaches on Deuteronomy 22:8, highlighting how the text urges us to care for one another, even proactively.
Jason Kinney preaches through Amos 5, which teaches us to go to God and live.
As we finish our Revelation series, until we pick back up in the fall, Pastor Chris preaches from Revelation 7:9-8:1, discussing how the text urges us to persevere through tribulation.
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