The Gathering Christian Church, Sermons and Resources

Inscription 66: Stories of the Holy Spirit's Power

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:27:30 GMT

How did the church grow from 120 hiding in a room without a leader to thousands across the known world in 30 years? They desperately depended on the Holy Spirit; something we would still benefit from!

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This sermon was given on 2/19/12 by Josh Kelley.

What is Love?

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:29:15 GMT

What is the secret to a successful marriage, or any relationship for that matter? Love of course. The problem is that half the time we don't know real love from a hole in the ground.

In this sermon, Pastor Josh shows us what love really looks like from 1 Corinthians 13.

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This sermon was given on 2/12/12 by Josh Kelley

Why I Am a Follower

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:38 GMT

What do you do when you relationship with Jesus becomes just another priority, not longer the core of your life? Andrew Spangler says it is time to remember why you follow him.

This sermon was given on 2/5/12 by Andrew Spangler.

Inscription 65: Driven by Love in Malachi

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:31:18 GMT

Malachi deals with a lot of familiar issues like half-hearted worship and broken relationships, but addresses a surprising root issue: Not really believing God loves us.

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This sermon was given on 1/29/12 by Josh Kelley.

Inscription 64: An Avenging God in Nahum

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:43:43 GMT

We love the forgiving God of Jonah, but not so much the wrathful God of Nahum. Yet his wrath is a key component of his goodness.

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This sermon was given on 1/22/12 by Josh Kelley.

Inscription 62: A Heart of Compassion in Jonah

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:08:23 GMT

Sometimes hearing a story too often makes us numb to its message, so this week we retold the story of Jonah,"Reader's Theater-style" set in WW II.

Special thanks to our actors:

Sarah Dunn: Narrator
Eddie Kelley: God
Tristan Spitler: Jonah
Brandi Thrall: Captain/Hitler

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This sermon was given on 1/15/12 by Josh Kelley (and crew).

Inscription 62: The Sin of Indifference in Amos

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:19:17 GMT

Amos 6:1-7 lambast the rich not for being rich, but for ignoring the poor. Sadly, their attitude sounds way too familiar.

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This sermon was given on 1/8/12 by Josh Kelley.

Inscription 61: All or Nothing in Hosea

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:03:31 GMT

God calls Hosea to marry a prostitute to symbolize His relationship with Israel. Guess who the prostitute represents?

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This sermon was given on 1/1/12 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part XII: A Radically Normal Christmas

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:56:37 GMT

One of the best ways you can have a God-glorifying Christmas is to have a lot of fun. Really.

Check out this sermon to find out why, and how.

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Click here for the "Church around the Christmas Breakfast Table" brochure that I mentioned in my sermon.

This sermon was given on 12/11/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part XI: This Life Matters

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:29:36 GMT

Have you ever enjoyed a breathtaking sunset or a stunning piece of art? Too bad "it's all going to burn," isn't it? Isn't that what the Bible teaches, that this world is all going to be thrown away and only our souls go to heaven?

Not exactly.

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This sermon was given on 12/4/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part X: Entertainment

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:19:25 GMT

Should Christians only listen to Christian music? Are movies filled with "potty humor" less than holy?

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This sermon was given by Josh Kelley on 11/27/11.

Thankful Out Loud

The Gathering Christian Church — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:45:04 GMT

This message was given by Micah Kelley on Nov. 20, 2011

The Radically Normal Christian, Part IX: Joy & Suffering

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:55:29 GMT

Suffering is a non-negotiable part of life, but it can also be a one of God's key tools for bringing long-term joy.

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This sermon was given on 11/13/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part VIII: Happy Holiness

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:21:51 GMT

If you asked 100 people on the street who they thought was more fun, God or Satan, what sort of answers would you get? I think most people buy into the same lie Satan told Eve: God is holding out on you (Genesis 3:1-5).

In this sermon, I try to change the way we look at obedience to God, teaching us to see it as a path to joy, not misery.

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This sermon was given on 11/6/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part VII: Drinking to the Glory of God

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:16:20 GMT

In my observation, most Christians drink, but most churches pretend Christians don't drink. How then can we teach Christians to "drink to the glory of God?" (1 Cor. 10:31). I intend to buck that trend!

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This sermons was given on 10/30/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part VI: Enjoying God

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:07:49 GMT

Enjoying this life is only half the story. How do we learn to enjoy God?

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This sermon was given on 10/23/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part V: Should God Be Your Only Joy?

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:25:03 GMT

Well, should He be your only joy? I don't think so, because the Bible teaches he shouldn't:

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This sermon was given on 10/16/11 by Josh Kelley.

Andrew Spangler: Romans 7

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:42:29 GMT

Last time he spoke, Andrew talked about loving God's law. But how can we love God's law when it just makes us feel more guilty?

This sermon was given on 10/9/11 by Andrew Spangler.

The Radically Normal Christian, Part IV: Radical Generosity

The Gathering Christian Church — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:46:51 GMT

Forget Oprah, here is The Secret to both enjoying this life more and being better prepared for eternity!

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This sermon was given on 10/02/11 by Josh Kelley.

The Radically Normal Christian, III: Possessing Possessions

The Gathering Christian Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:37:38 GMT

It is normal to spend all of your energy to accumulate more and more stuff. It is radical to live a life of complete simplicity, to live on as little as possible to pour all of your resources into preaching the Gospel and caring for the poor.

How can we be radically normal about our possessions?

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This sermon was given on 9/25/11 by Josh Kelley.