by Gateway Baptist Church
Welcome to the podcast for the City Campus of Gateway Baptist Church, where you can catch up on Sunday messages any day of the week. We’re a community that’s leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus, meeting across six campuses in South-East Queensland, Australia and online. If you’d like to connect with us beyond this podcast, you can find us at https://www.gatewaybaptist.com.au
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June 14, 2026
<p>In this earnest exploration of John 14, Pastor Jason invites the congregation into a deeper understanding of Jesus as The Way, The Truth, and The Life, emphasizing that while His claim is exclusive, His invitation is radically inclusive. By contrasting the disobedience of the first Adam in the Garden of Eden with the triumphant obedience of Jesus, the "second Adam," in Gethsemane, Jason illustrates how Christ paved a unique and necessary path to restore our relationship with God. He reassures us that although there is only one way to the Father, there is "plenty of room" in the Father’s house for everyone, reflecting a God who never pushes us away but constantly draws us closer with compassion and mercy. </p><p>The sermon challenges believers to move beyond religious pluralism or mere inspiration and to fully embrace the unique reality of Christ’s incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection. </p><p>Ultimately, Jason calls the community to walk in the ways of Jesus—through serving the marginalized and giving generously—believing that as they align their lives with His Lordship, they will witness the "greater things" God has promised for their city and the world.</p><p><strong>Referenced Scriptures:</strong></p><ul><ul><li>John 14:6</li></ul><ul><li>Psalm 113:7-8</li></ul><ul><li>2 Corinthians 8:2</li></ul><ul><li>John 14:1-3</li></ul><ul><li>Romans 5:18-19</li></ul><ul><li>Deuteronomy 30:19-20</li></ul><ul><li>John 14:9-12</li></ul><ul><li>John 1:18</li></ul></ul><p><br></p>
May 31, 2026
<p>In this message, Pastor Carl explores the profound intimacy of Jesus’ declaration, "I am the good shepherd," emphasizing that true life is found not in mere information, but in a relationship defined by listening and positioning. Drawing a contrast between modern industrial farming and the personal, protective nature of Middle Eastern shepherding, the sermon highlights how the sheep’s safety and provision are entirely dependent on their ability to recognize and respond to the shepherd’s unique voice. He challenges the congregation to consider how the noise and hurry of modern life often crowd out the Good Shepherd’s whispers, suggesting that our ability to hear God is directly linked to how we position ourselves through scripture, silence, and a willingness to obey. Ultimately, the message finds its heart in the staggering truth that the Shepherd knows each person by name and has already demonstrated his ultimate love by laying down his life in their place, inviting everyone to move beyond spiritual dullness into the abundant life he provides.</p><p><strong>Referenced Scriptures:</strong></p><ul><ul><li><strong>John 10:1–18</strong> (The Parable of the Good Shepherd)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>John 20:31</strong> (Purpose of John’s Gospel)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Psalm 23</strong> (The Lord is My Shepherd)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>John 1:1</strong> (The Word was God)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>John 1:9</strong> (The True Light)</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Romans 5:6–8</strong> (Christ Died for the Ungodly)</li></ul></ul><p></p>
May 16, 2026
<p>In this exploration of Jesus' identity, Hamish examines the weight of the Savior’s declaration as the light of the world, contrasting the superficial "truths" of modern culture with the exclusive and inclusive nature of Christ. Drawing on the historical backdrop of the Festival of Tabernacles, the sermon illustrates how Jesus positioned Himself as the fulfillment of the ancient pillar of fire that once led Israel, yet He now seeks to illuminate the darkness within the human heart rather than just the circumstances surrounding it. The message emphasizes that following this light requires a difficult but necessary course: a total surrender of the self and a symbolic death at the cross to overcome personal sin and pride. </p><p>Ultimately, Hamish concludes that this path leads to the beautiful possession of resurrection life—a continuous, life-long process of becoming like Christ and experiencing an enduring dividend of peace, joy, and love that far surpasses the world’s fleeting happiness.</p><p><strong>Referenced Scriptures:</strong></p><ul><ul><li>Psalm 34</li></ul><ul><li>Psalm 63:1–5</li></ul><ul><li>Exodus (The Pillar of Fire)</li></ul><ul><li>John 8:12</li></ul><ul><li>Acts 2 (Pentecost)</li></ul><ul><li>Philippians 1:6</li></ul></ul><p></p>
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Welcome to the podcast for the City Campus of Gateway Baptist Church, where you can catch up on Sunday messages any day of the week. We’re a community that’s leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus, meeting across six campuses in South-East Queensland, Australia and online.
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