February 9, 2024
Don’t forget—God has something special for you this week. I hope you live with expectancy and excitement, like a child looking for a special treat during the holiday season.
Yesterday, in one form or another, we were inspired by the story of Jesus and Peter in John 21, a quote by Kansas City Chief football player DeAndre Hopkins, Jessica Rose’s story, or my impassioned sermon on renewing our first love with Jesus. Each powerfully witnesses this truth: Where you start doesn’t determine where you end up [1].
As a recap of these first four messages, please welcome these reminders:
Loving Jesus is more than a feeling; it’s a way of life.
Our God-encounters should transform us into Christlikeness and lead us to demonstrate His love toward others.
Jesus meets us in our mundane to call out the miraculous.
Wherever Jesus is, that’s the best place to be.
Surrender is the doorway to healthy alignment with God.
Let’s believe in a life filled with “Only God can do that” moments.
Jesus’ questions are not about our history but our hearts.
Triggers are our present responses based on past situations. What could it look like when Jesus turns our triggers into triumphs?
We can’t give bold love today if we are in debt to yesterday’s failures.
A life lived fulfilling God’s purpose, for God’s glory, validates God's redemptive, restorative, and transformative power.
In a time of prayer recently, I sensed God saying to me, “Lance, you have positioned Gateway to see itself as Peter in the story of John 21. That’s good and appropriate. When will you help Gateway see itself as Jesus in this story?” I believe God was telling me this through a question: don’t only be a receiver of my gracious heart, but also a giver. Be an ambassador of reconciliation and help others experience my miraculous love. Invite them to the campfire of hospitality and help them discover who they are as they follow King Jesus. Amen! Help us, Holy Spirit!
GATEWAY EVENTS: Click here.
WHERE TO ENGAGE:
Gateway Groups (a community where you can experience, be family, and share the love of Jesus with others)
Sunday’s Message: Renew - Love. Risk. Resilience. — Part 4 Entire Service or Teaching Only
CHURCH FINANCIAL REPORT:
Giving Report: (*weekly income needed $23,000)
February 2: $19,837.24
February 9: $19,977.75
Greater Things YTD 2025: $9186.95
Current Mortgage Balance: $487,797.88
Thank you for your faithful giving.
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Stay hopeful and healthy. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Transforming Lives Together,
Lance Bane
Lead Pastor
Phone: 203-934-0880
Email: office@yourgateway.com