Gateway Church Austin

What happens when people move from simply knowing about God to experiencing His power firsthand?In Acts 19:1–20, Paul arrives in Ephesus and encounters people who had heard the message but had not yet received the Holy Spirit. As the gospel spreads throughout the city, lives are transformed, hearts are changed, and the power of Jesus is put on display.This passage challenges us to examine whether our faith is merely intellectual or truly surrendered to Christ. We will explore the work of the Holy Spirit, the danger of empty religion, and the kind of repentance that follows a genuine encounter with Jesus.Join us as we discover how the gospel overcomes darkness, transforms lives, and reveals the unmatched authority of Christ.

What barriers are keeping people from hearing the gospel?In Acts 10, God challenges Peter to move beyond the boundaries he had always known and to see people the way God sees them. Through Peter's encounter with Cornelius, we discover that the gospel is not limited by culture, background, ethnicity, or personal preferences. God is actively breaking down walls so that His message can reach every person.In this sermon, we'll explore how God calls His people to overcome prejudice, step out of their comfort zones, and participate in His mission of reaching those who may seem different from us. Just as God prepared Peter for a divine appointment, He may be calling us to cross barriers and share His love with someone today.Scripture: Acts 10

The way we show up in relationships is shaped by how we are raised and the relationships that formed us. When sin entered the world, brokenness affected families, and ever since, that has changed how we engage with others in relationships. God’s redemption provides a way out of the brokenness life brings.We are shaped by our families, and that affects how we view relationships.(affected by Sin and brokenness or God’s design and redemption lived out in our families)Genesis 3 & 4, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

All we have belongs to God, so we intentionally steward it all as an act of service to God and to others.Key Scriptures:John 13:34-35Acts 2:44-45

Following Jesus is less prescriptive and more descriptive. We are given a general framework by the early disciples of how to live out the teachings of Jesus and follow his way. They are simple, but not easy, they are repeatable but grow more difficult, they allow anyone who believes to choose to follow, and all who remain faithful will grow stronger over time. We are like a tree planted by His waters, we grow strong in Him, and we become an immovable force in God’s kingdom.We will walk the entire church through the same process we walked our staff and some leaders through when it comes to what we are called to be as disciples of Jesus. We’ll read through Matthew 28 and Acts 2 each week and break down each part of the framework.

Colossians 3:16Songs and messages we repeat are actively shaping our beliefs and lives—for better or worse. Discover why repetition builds memory and how the truth, negativity, or hope we put on repeat becomes the soundtrack we live by. Learn to pay attention to the lyrics filling your mind, because what we take in eventually comes out in how we think, feel, and respond to the world. Find out why hymns and truth-filled songs aren't just nostalgic—they're spiritual anchors that help us rehearse what's real when life gets noisy. Join us as we explore the power of keeping truth on loop, so that when storms come, you'll find yourself humming hope instead of fear.