Worship in the Word: Join Us every Sunday for a careful study of God's Word. God speaks to us through His Word, so messages at The Gate are Bible based and Christ centered. They are uplifting, practical and designed to guide all of us into an intimate and obedient relationship with Him. The Gate is a place to meet Jesus!

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Ephesians 2: 11 - 22

This week in Part 5 of the "SOLID GROUND" message series reveals the next Building Block: PEACE. Pastor Habib share the Word with us and we discover the many benefits of peace and learn how amazing our lives can be when we allow PEACE to dwell in us.

Ephesians 2: 1 - 10

This week in Part 4 of the "SOLID GROUND" message series discover another important Building Block: GRACE. Pastor Habib leads us as we look at what our lives were like before we had Christ in us. Then we discover how His Amazing Grace has changed us and how we can share that Grace with others.

Ephesians 1: 15 - 23

This week in Part 3 of the "SOLID GROUND" message series we explore one of the most vital Building Blocks of our faith: PRAYER. Pastor Habib shares with us the foundational elements of prayer: HOW to pray - to give thanks and to keep asking. WHAT to pray for - wisdom and revelation, to open our eyes and ask for an enlightened heart.

Ephesians 1: 11 - 14

In part 1, we learn about the 2nd Building Block: Assurance. Pastor Habib helps us understand that we have God's Assurance that we can count on God! As a Christian we can be sure that we were Chosen by God for His Purpose, we are included in His Plan, and we are sealed by His Spirit.

Ephesians 1: 1 - 10

Pastor Habib starts his new message series. In part 1, we look at the opening verses of this book written by Paul, an Apostle; written to the Saints, all who are faithful in Christ Jesus. Our Lord Jesus Christ has given us Grace; God's undeserved gift to us and Peace; Freedom from fear and worry. The first Building Block is "Praise". We Praise God because he has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. He chose us to be holy and blameless in His sight. He loves us and because of His love we are able to be a part of His Family and receive Grace. He has redeemed us from the penalty of sin. His wisdom and understanding are ours, He has revealed His will to us, and He holds the World and everything in it in His hands.

Matthew 14: 13 - 21

If you want more, give God what you've got. Pastor Habib helps us understand why it is important to give back to the Lord our Time, Talent, Treasure and Life. If you want more, be thankful for what you have and don't waste the leftovers. We are like a loaf of bread; if you want to be a blessing, you must be broke. God wants to use us to bring people to Jesus.

2 Peter 3: 9

Pastor Habib shares with us God's Love, Understanding and Desire for us to come home to him. How can you come home? 1. Confess your sins. 2. Be born again/saved. The road home to the Father is through Jesus. The Son.

Matthew 7: 3-5

It is our job to Manage what God has given us, not control it. We are Stewards not Owners. The need to control is a Driver that can cause you to miss God's best for your life. The symptoms of control issues are Stubbornness, Defensiveness, Micro-Managing, Problem with Authority, and Manipulation. The root cause for the need to control is the Fear of Losing Control. The people in the Bible who had the Need To Control, because they were afraid of losing control of People, Places, and Things awere the Pharisees and Sadducees the Religious Establishment of Jesus' Day. The cure is Surrender to God's control.

Matthew 7: 3-5

Justified Anger is RIGHTEOUS ANGER. God's anger is ALWAYS JUSTIFIED; Human anger is usually Unjustified and Uncontrolled. Anger is an emotion when left unresolved leads to Resentment, Bitterness, and Death. RESENTMENT is the harboring of animosity against a person or group of people whom you feel have mistreated you. The person in the Bible who because of his anger had to deal with resentment is Moses. BITTERNESS is a burden you shouldn't have to carry. The people in the Bible whose anger turned into bitternes is the Israelites. If you don't resolve you anger, resentment and bitterness, it will lead to Death.

Matthew 7: 3-5

Critical Spirit is a Judgemental Attitude. It is this attitude that destroys our relationships with people at Home, Work, and Church. Critical Spirit at Home affects the Husband, Wife and Children. The person in the Bible with this type of spirit is Michal. The Critical Spirit at Work is caused by Jealousy. The person in the Bible with this type of spirit is King Saul. The Critical Spirit at Church is displayed by Divisive people. The people who had this type of spirit was the The Church of Corinth. The Cure for Critical Spirit is "The Fruit Of The Spirit" - The Fruit of the Spirit is "LOVE".

Matthew 7: 3-5

The root cause of Low Self Esteem is Guilt and Shame. Low Self Esteem robs us of LIFE by replacing our dependency on God with dependency on People, Places, and Things. The people in the Bible with these types of Low Self Esteem are Peter - dependency on People, Woman at the well - dependency on Places, Rich Man - dependency on Things. The cure: Total Dependence on God.

Matthew 7: 3-5

Pride is a wall that stands in the way of our relationship with God, ourselves and others. Pastor Habib teaches us how pride distances us from God through Disobendience, Hard Heartedness, our desire to be worshipped and praised, exalted, won't bow down to anyone, unwillingness to worship God, and egotism. Pride and ouselves is exhibited by low self-esteem, defensiveness, "all about me" attitude, closed off to advice and criticism, inability to be honest with yourself, jealousy, and anger. Pride and other is reflected in arrogance, disrespect, wanting things your way, having to get your way, false humility, selfishness, lack of intimate relationships, inability to be honest, open and vulnerable with others, unwilling to ask for help, unwilling admit mistakes, and dishonesty. The people in the Bible with these types of pride are Satan - the pride and God, King Saul - the pride and ourselves, Judas - pride and others. The cure for PRIDE is HUMILITY. Pride prevents us from being God's Servants.

Matthew 7: 3-5

Pastor Habib helps us identify our fears and shows us the cure. Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real and Future Events Already Realized. The symptoms of Fear: Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, and Spriritual & Emotional Paralyses. Fear robs you of life by causing you to avoid people, places, and things. The people in the Bible with these fears are Moses - the fear of people, Jesus' Deciples - the fear of places, Elijah - the fear of things. The cure for FEAR is FAITH: Fantastic Adventures In Trushting Him.

John 10: 10

Pastor Habib shares with us the three ways to Super Size Your Life. First by adding some Hope; Hope is Confident Expectation. Hope remains even when things seem Hopeless, Hope comes from Faith. and Hope should be Shared with others. Second by adding some Trust; Trust is Confident Reliance. Trust remains even when things seem like they are Falling Apart, and Trust comes from Belief. Third by adding lots of Acceptance. Acceptance comes from an Attitude of Gratitude.

Matthew 4: 19

G.A.T.E. - Gifts (Spiritual Gifts). Abilities (Skills). Talents. Experience. Pastor Habib will share with us what Compassionate Christianity Involves: 1 - Feeding: We feed others by Teaching, Telling and Training. 2 - Fishing: We must Use the Correct Bait, Learn to Fish Close To Home, and Make Sure You Have Enough Line. 3 - Forgiving.

Psalm 24: 7

G.A.T.E. - Gifts (Spiritual Gifts). Abilities (Skills). Talents. Experience. Connect with God, connect with others. Pastor Habib explains how to Open The Gate To Worship - Belief opens the gate to obedience. Obedience opens the gate to worship. Worship opens the Gate to God. The Golden Gate is the gate in the East of Jerusalem, it is the only gate that is closed. Learn the significance of "East".

John 10: 9

G.A.T.E. - Gifts (Spiritual Gifts). Abilities (Skills). Talents. Experience. Pastor Habib shares with us the four things that "The Gate of Salvation" offers each of us - Life, Protection, Identity, and Mercy.

2 Corinthians 5: 17

Are you ready for the New Year? God offers all of us a second chance. Pastor Habib's message teaches you what the Bible says you must do if you want to get a fresh start in your life with Christ. Learn why it is important to leave our past behind, live like there is no tomorrow, and keep you eyes on where you are going.

Revelation 4: 8

Pastor Habib shares the last part of his message series. This week's message looks at all that will happen before Christ returns and what life will be like when He come back.

Revelation 4: 8

"Emmanuel" means God is with us. Emmanuel the Savior, the Teacher, the Healer, the Friend. This week's message, titled "Who Is" looks at Jesus as the Lord of our 'present' and how He is with each of us through our trials, our shortcomings, our faithfulness, our everthing. Jesus is with you now.

Revelation 4: 8

This week's message, titled "Who Was" looks at Jesus as the Lord of our 'past' and how He has been with each of us through our trials, our shortcomings, our faithfulness, our everthing. Jesus is with you now.

John 10: 9

Pastor Habib reflects on all the people and events that have made The Gate the wonderful church that it is today; a place to meet Jesus and a place to grow. Listen to how relationships with the Lord has been strengthened through affiliation with The Gate. The Gate is a LOVING, GIVING, SERVING, AND A LIFE CHANGING CHURCH.

Luke 17: 11 - 19

Due to a Technical Difficulty, The Recorded Message Could Not Be Posted On The Web Site. Christians who live in this country have so much to be thankful for; at the top of the list is being able to openly worship God without fear. What are you grateful for? Listen as Pastor Habib shares with us "A Leper's Gratitude List" - God's Mercy, God's Direction, God's ability to Heal, God's Love, and God's Grace.

Romans 15

God wants you to get along with others. Pastor Habib concludes this series from the book of Romans; Built For One means Preserving Unity. Someone who preserves Unity is mature. People who cause Disunity are immature. A person Built For One is a person Built for Christ. We learn the traits of a person built for "ONE". We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry, Camp Food - God's word, a Swiss Army Knife, Binoculars - to see the wonder of God, a Trail Map - so we can stay on track, this week Matches - God's Spirit to burn the logs that weigh us down.

Romans 13

It is God's will for you to respect others. Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans; we learn we need to respect those in authority - God, Parents, Church Leaders, and Government. We need to respect each other and respect ourself. We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry, Camp Food - God's word, a Swiss Army Knife, Binoculars - to see the wonder of God, this week a Trail Map - so we can stay on track.

Romans 12

It is God's will for you to live for Him. To live for Him means to worship Him. Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans; we learn a Life Of Worship is a life of Wonder, Obedience, Repentance, Service, Honor, Itimacy, and Power. We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry, Camp Food - God's word, a Swiss Army Knife - and this week Binoculars.

Romans 11

"Grace" is undeserved favor or kindness. Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans; we learn about The Colors Of Grace by looking at the "Grace Tree". He shares with us the meaning of the tree braches, Salvations, Kindness, Blessing, Mercy, and Love. We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry, Camp Food - God's word, and this week a Swiss Army Knife.

Romans 10

It is God's will for us to be saved. Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans; he teaches us we are Saved by Grace, not by works. Salvation is available to anyone. We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry and this week camp food - God's word.

Romans 9

Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans. Everyone worships something; it is whatever you put the most value on. We were chosen to Worship God. It is God's will for us to worship Him. We were chosen according to God's plan for God's purpose. We have stocked our backpace with, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, a Compass - to guide us and keep us on the path God has chosen for us, and this week a Sleeping Bag - to get Rest from worry. There is no need for us to worry about things; they are in God's hands.

Romans 4: 7 & 8

Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans. It is GOD's will for us to be free. Pastor Habib teaches us how we can be Free from Death, Our Past, and how we can be Free to Live. In the first three weeks of this series we picked up our tools, the Bible - we use to share the gospel, Water - the Holy Spirit, a Flashlight - to let our Faith shine, this week learn what the fourth tool is to put in your backpack for our walk with the Lord.

Matthew 5: 1 - 12

Our youth and children help lead the worship service as Pastor Habib shares a message about the Beatitudes. Listen to heart warming and even humorous testimonies; and enjoy the dramas performed by our youth.

Romans 4: 1 - 25

We are sorry to inform you that due to technical difficulties this week, Pastor Habib's message was not recorded.

Romans 1: 18 -32

Pastor Habib continues this series from the book of Romans. Learn how, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can change course and get back on the path God wants us on - the road that leads away from sin and towards our Heavenly Father. Last week we picked up our first tool, The Bible, this week learn what the second tool to put in your backpack for our walk with the Lord.

Romans 1: 1 -17

When we hear about something exciting, we can't wait to tell our family, friends, or even strangers who will listen. So why don't we jump at the chance to tell other about God? Pastor Habib will share with us what God wants us to tell other about, and the first tools we need to follow God's will for our life.

James 2: 14 -26

Will it take a earthquake to wake us up? If so, you should be awake now. Pay attention as Pastor Habib explains to us why we are Saved By Grace, what Faith is, and how to recognize a person who is saved and has faith. He teaches us practical ways to love one another.

John 15: 15

Many people believe that the Bible is a good book, has nice stories, but is not really relevant today. Is that what you believe? Maybe you believe that the Bible is the Inspired Work of God but you have a hard time readily citing details that help you support your belief. Special Guest Speaker Gene Dahler shares with us some amazing historical facts about the Bible and the present day that will amaze and excite you.

Matthew 5: 13-16

God did not save us to be Victims. God saved us to be Life Changers. Pastor John teaches us what it means to be "The Salt of the Earth" and "The Light of the World" and how God has provided us with the strength to change and the power to endure.

2 Peter 1: 20-21

Join guest speaker Glenn Hansen as he shares with us some of the ways we can know that the Bible is God's Word and why it is important to follow it.

Psalms 46: 10

Living in today's fast-paced world, it is sometimes difficult for us to remember to slow down, be still, and spend time with God. Pastor Habib will teach us what God means when he says "Be Still" and how we can use examples from our biblical forefathers to help us perfect this art.