PROVERBS

HAITI - is not a sermon, but since our Sermon page is the most visited page on our site, we wanted to offer the opportunity for anyone who would like to support our Haiti mission trip to do so. Life Gate has several people going to Haiti August of 2010 including construction workers and nurses. All funds, every penny, will be going to support the cost of those going on this trip. Thank you very much for anything you do. Click here to support.

KINGDOM PARABLES - Though Jesus taught more about the kingdom than anything other topic, Christians seem to know very little about it and what they do know they push off to a future day after a rapture and tribulation. Is that what Jesus taught? Are the parables about the kingdom for some other time or for now. Pastor Delbert dives into these thoughts and questions in KINGDOM PARABLES.

1. Introduction: Why Did Jesus Speak with Parables? (watch)
Songs we sang: God Bless the USA; Let the Worshipers Arise; Still; Better is One Day
Scriptures: Matthew 11:20-24; Matthew 4:17; Matthew 12:31; Matthew 12:41, 42, 45, 36, 34; Matthew 13:24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47; Psalms 29:10; Psalms 103:19; Matthew 6:10; Matthew 11:12; Matthew 13:10; Matthew 13:11; Matthew 13:12; Matthew 21:43; Matthew 13:13-15; Mark 4:11-12; Matthew 13:16; Matthew 13:35
2. Four Soils (watch)
Songs we sang: Majestic; I Am Free; Came to my Rescue; Revelation Song
Matthew 13:1-3; Matthew 13:3; Matthew 13:34; Mark 4:13; Matthew 13:3; Matthew 13:4; Matthew 13:5-6; Matthew 13:7; Matthew 13:8-9; Matthew 13:18-19; 1 John 2:18; Matthew 13:20-21; Matthew 13:22; Matthew 13:23; Mark 4:20; Luke 8:15
3. Weeds and Wheat (watch)
Songs we sang: Majestic; I Am Free; Came to my Rescue; Revelation Song
Scriptures: Exodus 9:29; Psalms 24:1; 1 Corinthians 10:26; Genesis 1:28; Matthew 5:17; Matthew 11:12; Mark 4:11-12; Matthew 24:3; Matthew 13:24; Matthew 13:25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30; Matthew 13:36, 37; Daniel 7:13-14; Matthew 24:30-31; Matthew 13:37-39; Matthew 13:40-43; Matthew 12:32; Matthew 24:36-39; Matthew 23:33, 37., 39; Matthew 24:1-3, 21, 34; Matthew 13:42-43; Revelation 14:10-11
4. Mustard Seed (watch)
Songs we sang: Today is the Day; Made to Worship; How Great is Our God; Lifesong
Scriptures: Matthew 13:31-33; Acts 1:6; Matthew 16:21-23; Luke 17:20-21; Psalm 72:8-11; Revelation 11:15

A NUMBER 10 FATHER - A Father's Day sermon - When a father teaches TEN essential lessons to his children they will be a blessing to him, a blessing to their society, and blessed by God. That dad is A NUMBER 10 FATHER.

A Number 10 Father (watch)
Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-21; Proverbs 4:10-11; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 10:13; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 1:10-15; Proverbs 18:24; Proverbs 6:26; Proverbs 5:18-19; Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 31:28; Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 10:21; Proverbs 10:32; Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 10:18; Proverbs 6:6-11; Proverbs 10:4; Proverbs 3:9-10; Proverbs 3:27-2

PRAISE HIM WORSHIP HIM - Is a fresh look for Life Gate concerning praise and worship. What does God seek and want from us in praise and worship? What does biblical praise and worship look like? We take a look at these and much more.

1. Praise: A Joyful Noise - Terry Williamson (watch)
Psalm 98: 1, 4-6; Psalm 33; 1-3; 1 Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:1
2. God Seeks Worshipers (watch)
Psalms 100:4; Psalms 89:15; Psalm 26:6-7; Colossians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25; John 4:20; John 4:21-24; John 4:21-22; Romans 12:1; Matthew 4:10-11
3. Noisy Praise, Bowing Worship (watch)
Psalm 95:1-7; Psalms 26:7; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 33:3; Psalms 71:23; Psalms 150:3-5; Psalms 47:1; 2 Samuel 6:14-15; 2 Samuel 6:16; 2 Samuel 6:21-23
4. We Praise What We Most Prize (watch)
Songs: Only A God Like You; Still I Will Worship You; Agnus Dei; That’s Why We Praise Him; Better than Life
Scriptures: Psalm 63:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11; Psalm 23:5-6

PROVERBS Adventure In Wisdom- is a look at the amazing book of Proverbs. Proverbs is easily understood when seen as a pursuit and adventure with Lady Wisdom, or being seduced and made a fool by Harlot Folly.

1. Adventure In Wisdom (watch)
Proverbs 26:22; 15:15; 27:14; 26:11; 11:17; 20:4; 31:10-11; 3:13-18; 9:13-16; 17:6; 31:28-29; 15:20; 22:29; 22:15; 13:2
2. Adventure In Discipline (watch)
Proverbs 1:1-7; 6:23; 10:27; 13:18; 5:8-9; 6:26-29; Hebrews 10:25; Proverbs 17:22; 15:15; 13:18
3. Adventure In Anger Management 1 (watch)
Proverbs 29:11; 22:15; Ephesians 4:26-27; Exodus 34:6-7; Mark 3:5; Proverbs 16:32; 11:23; 19:19; 22:24-25
4. Adventure In Anger Management 2 (watch)
Proverbs 29:11; Ephesians 4:26-27; Proverbs 19:19; Proverbs 29:22; Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 15:1
5. Adventure With Your Heart (watch)
Jeremiah 17:9; Mark 12:30; Matthew 5:8; Proverbs 20:9); Psalms 58:3; Proverbs 22:15; Romans 5:12; Romans 5:17-19; 1 Samuel 16:7; Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 5:28; Matthew 6:21; Luke 6:45; Mark 7:20-23; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Proverbs 3:5
6. Adventure With Your Heart Pt 2 (watch)
Jeremiah 17:9; Proverbs 4:23; Mark 7:20-23; Matthew 5:27-28; Proverbs 20:9; Mark 12:30; Matthew 5:8; Romans 7:24-8:3; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Luke 11:24-26; Proverbs 15:26; Genesis 6:5; Matthew 15:19-20; Daniel 1:8; Proverbs 3:5; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 14:30; Proverbs 15:14; Proverbs 15:15; Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 16:23; Proverbs 10:20; Proverbs 18:12; Proverbs 27:19; Proverbs 28:14; Proverbs 5:12; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 5:23
7. Adventure With Trust in God (watch)
Proverbs 3:5-6; Jeremiah 29:11
8. Adventure With Friendship (watch)
Proverbs 13:20; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 6:16-19; Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 19:5; Proverbs 16:28; Matthew 5:9; Proverbs 18:24; John 15:15
9. Adventure With Addictions (watch)
Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 21:25; Proverbs 1:18, 19; Proverbs 21:24; Proverbs 23:2; Ezekiel 14:3, 4, 7; Romans 1:25; Romans 1:26-27
10. Adventure With Addictions Part 2 (watch)
Ezekiel 14:3; Romans 1:25; Romans 1:26-27; Romans 1:25; Proverbs 5:3-4, 11; Proverbs 7:22, 23; Proverbs 23:29-35;  Proverbs 4:23; Exodus 32:20; Exodus 20:3; Exodus 10:4-6
11. Adventure With a Sluggard (watch)
(KJV) Luke 16:8; Proverbs 6:10-11; Proverbs 22:13; Proverbs 19:24; Proverbs 24:30-32; 1 Samuel 2:12; 1 Samuel 4:17-18; Colossians 3:23; 1 Corinthians 6:20; Luke 12:19; Luke 12:20; Luke 12:21
12. Adventure With Family (watch)
Proverbs 5:18-19; Proverbs 5:20-23; Proverbs 6:32-33; Proverbs 7:15-19; Proverbs 7:21-23; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Psalms 127:3; Proverbs 23:25; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13-14; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 31:2
13. Adventure In Marriage (watch)
Proverbs 15:17; Proverbs 25:24; Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 21:19; 2 Corinthians 6:14-1
14. Adventure In Marrying Well Part 2 (watch)
Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 27:15; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
15. Adventure In Goodness and Kindness (watch)
Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 27:15; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16

MOTHER'S DAY - Super Woman - Pastor Lance Young shares on Mother's Day. Lance Young is Pastor Delbert's son who is now at 12 Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA serving as Campus Pastor. In "Super Woman," Pastor Lance talks about the super power all women possess. They can use their super power to become super heroes or super villains.

MOTHER'S DAY - Super Woman (watch)
Luke 1:30, 38; Proverbs 14:1; Esther 4:1

EASTER SERMON - SACRIFICE What is the most blood you have ever seen at one time? What is the most blood you bled at one time? What is God so hung up on blood? Why did the death of Jesus have to be so bloody? This lesson gives an amazing understanding about blood and truly does answer many of the questions we have about God and blood.

SACRIFICE (watch)
Leviticus 4:34; Leviticus 17:11; Exodus 29:38-39; Leviticus  4:32-35; Hebrews 10:4; Hebrews 7:22; John 1:29; Luke 22:19-20; Luke 23:34; John 19:34; Matthew 27:50-51; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

PALM SUNDAY: How Did Jesus Plan His Easter Service? is a quick look at what Jesus did as he planned the biggest day in history - his Resurrection Day. We see Jesus did two primary things (1) Confront the religious system; and (2) Connect with his friends. We easily see what we should do as we plan our Easter Service.

How Did Jesus Plan His Easter Service? (watch)
Mark 14:12; Matthew 21:4-5, 9-11; Luke 19:40, 41-44; Mark 14:12; Luke 22:15; John 13:1-5; John 13:8; John 13:12-14; John 15:1

PERCEPTION2010 - How do we change the negative PERCEPTION some people have of OUR church? Is there anything we can do? How did Jesus deal with negative perception? In this lesson, Pastor Delbert arms and prepares us to properly respond.

PERCEPTION2010 WATCH
Psalm 150:1-6; Mark 7:7-8; Luke 5:22; Luke 6:41; Matthew 9:3-4; Matthew 11:18-19; Matthew 12:34-35; Matthew 21:24

YEAR IN REVIEW shows many of the things done during the year using quick video clips. You will see some message clips, dance clips, children sign team clips, student clips, altar ministry clips, etc at Life Gate Church in 2009.

Life Gate Year In Review 2009 (watch)

A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING - Is the saying about Jesus coming as a baby two thousand years ago and changing history true? Did Christ's coming change nothing, or everything? We take a look at a few things showing A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING.

A Baby Changes Everything (watch)
Isaiah 1:18

INFLUENCE 3-D How do we see people? Mostly it's in one dimension, maybe two dimension. God sees us 3-D and wants us to see people 3-D. When we do, we see how much God loves people and how important they are to God. It's when we get past the flesh and the soul and see 3-D, the spirit, we influence the way we should.

1. Please Spit On My Eyes Again (watch)
1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Corinthians 5:18, 20; Mark 8:22-25
2. Find Your Lamp Stand (watch)
Matthew 5:14-16;  Luke 19:5, 8-10
3. A Large Dinner (watch)
1 Thessalonians 5:23; John 4:7-9; John 4:27; Luke 5:27-29; Luke 5:29; (NLT) Luke 5:30-32

LIVE TO GIVE - We all face the challenge and temptation of selfishness. It’s easy to slip into the subtle trap of selfishness. It’s very easy when we know God wants each of us to have the best. However, selfishness is not of God and will actually rob us of God’s best. What’s the answer?

1. So Hard to See when My Eyes are on ME (watch)
2 Corinthians 9:7-8; Luke 6:38; Hebrews 3:13; Isaiah 58:6-11
2. Get Your Hand Out of the Coconut - Be A Blessing (watch)
2 Corinthians; Mark 10:17; Mark 10:21-22; Mark 10:23; Mark 10:24-26; Romans 8:32;  (Amplified) Genesis 12:2; Luke 19:17; Matthew 25:35-40; Proverbs 19:17
3. Give To Relationships (watch)
Proverbs 18:24; Proverbs 14:20; Proverbs 19:7; 1 Peter 4:8; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 17:17; Ephesians 6:1
4. Give What They Need, Not What I Need (watch)
Genesis 1:28; Hebrews 13:4; Song of Solomon; Revelation 21:2; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Song of Solomon 1:10, 15; Song of Solomon 4:1-3
5. Give What They Need, Not What I Need Part 2 (watch)
Corinthians 13:5; Proverbs 18:22; Genesis 2:21-24

STRESS - Every one of us has the opportunity to stress out every day. 90% of doctor visits are stress related. We can't stop stress from coming down upon us, but we can determine how we will respond to STRESS.

INSIDE YOURSELF - Many people see themselves as an ugly duckling. God sees them as a beautiful graceful swan. A proper inward self-image is extremely important. It limits or releases our futures.

HEROES OF THE BIBLE - Pastor Young talks about Bible heroes, but in a way we seldom think of these supernatural people. Are you a HERO? Are you on the list?

1. DAVID - Recognizing Which Battles to Fight (watch)
1 Samuel 17:26, 28; 1 Samuel 24:6; 1 Samuel 25:31, 32, 33; Proverbs 20:3
2. JACOB - Bring Out What's Inside (watch)
Romans 12:2; Romans 8:29-31; Genesis 27:36; 32:24, 26-28
3. MOSES - Amazing Meekness (watch)
John 14:27; Numbers 12:1-3; Matthew 10:13-14; 2 Timothy 2:23-26
4. FATHER'S DAY JAIRUS - A Hero Father (watch)
Mark 5:22-24; Mark 5:35-37; Luke 8:52-53; Luke 8:54-56
Father's Day Dance
5. JESUS - A Hero Of Compassion (watch)
1 John 3:17; Mark 10:14, 16; Matthew 20:32, 34
6. Heroes In Our Midst 4th of July (watch)
Genesis 12:2-3
7. JOSHUA - Uncommon Faith (watch)
Hebrews 11:6; Joshua 10:12-14; Numbers 14:6; Joshua 3:7, 16, 20

FAITH - Is FAITH believing harder, better, longer, or is Biblical FAITH something different? Pastor Young makes us think about FAITH.

1. Faith OF God (watch)
Mark 11:22; John 5:19; John 8:28; Mark 11:22-23; Romans 8:7-8; Hebrews 11:7; Hebrews 11:8; Hebrews 11:23
2. Faith To Take Risks (watch)
James 2:22; Exodus 40:36-37; Luke 5:4, 6-7; Genesis 12:1-4
3. Faith To Take Risks Part 2 (watch)
2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 8:28; Romans 12:2; Daniel 3:30; Joshua 3:3-4; Joshua 3:15-16; 1 Kings 17:3-4, 9; Esther 4:14, 16
4. Sincere Faith to Overcome Opposition (watch)
2 Timothy 1:5; 1 Corinthians 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:12; Ephesians 6:13; Habakkuk 3:17-18; Romans 8:31
5. Faith Instead of Fear (watch)
Hebrews 11:1; Job 3:25; Matthew 9:28-29; 2 Timothy 1:7; Proverbs 4:23; 2 Corinthians 10:5
6. Faith Filled Words (watch)
Proverbs 18:20-21; Romans 4:16-17; Psalms 107:2; Mark 11:23; Psalm 91:1-3; Joel 3:10; Hebrews 10:23; Zechariah 10:

MOTHER'S DAY VIDEO

EASTER - RESURRECTED HOPE – We go into life with great hopes and dreams, but over time life crucifies our hopes and places them in a tomb. Jesus came to give us the life of our dreams and it's Resurrection Day.

FAVOR OF GOD – What is God's Favor? Does everyone have it? God desires to bless us by giving us special advantages and preferential treatment. Learn how to walk in God's Favor every day.

PEOPLE – are extremely important in our lives. There are people we avoid, people we approach, people we push up, and people who push us up. Knowing and recognizing this is key to a blessed and successful life.

I LOVE MY CHURCH – a unique look at “Church.” God loved the world and gave his son, but Jesus loved the Church and gave himself for it. We love our church (Life Gate). This study caused us to rekindle our love.

WARRIOR – a look at manhood and why men act, respond, and do what they do. This is insightful for women as well as men. (Acknowledgment to Life Church)

DAVID – a serious look at the life of King David, the man after God’s own heart. When David drew close to God, giants fell. When he didn’t, David fell.

HEALED WITHOUT SCARS – all are wounded by life. Wounds leave scars. We hide them and mask them. God wants to heal not only the wounds, but remove the scars.

HOW TO BE RICH – not how to GET rich. We are the richest people and society in history. We are rich, but we waste the riches of God. (Acknowledgment to Life Church)

SUPERNATURAL – The church is to be the supernatural force in the earth today. Sadly, that is not the case. Christians are to be the supernatural force in the earth. Sadly, that is not the case. (Acknowledgment to Life Church)

JONAH – a look at The Book of Jonah. The Lord will prepare a situation to swallow anyone who refuses to do what the Lord instructs. That is why so many are consumed in the bellies of their problems. (Acknowledgment to Life Church)

GET A LIFE – we are here to live a full life. Why is it that so many do not? We take a look at why we are here individually and what we must learn to enjoy a full and abundant life.