Gallery Church Baltimore Podcast

This sermon we will be focusing on the purpose of a trellis in wine country. The teaching is titled: Common Rule. We will look at why grapes aren't left to grow along the ground. What does it take to construct a spiritual trellis? We may even talk about the importance of our minds, relationships, the stories we believe, and our habits. Whatever we don't get to this week we will finish next week. Let me end this summary with a little reminder from last Sunday.Who is your Teacher? Is the path you are on taking you the person you ultimately want to be? The Way of Jesus promises life... full life. The only challenge, it is narrow.

New Series: Deepening Our Practice Together The series, running from August 9-30, will help us deepen our practice of Community (of the family of God), clarifying the commitment we make to one another and to the whole Church. Jesus left us with a "New Commandment": Love one another as I have loved you. Jesus also spoke about a "narrow road" and a "yoke". Here we will find some clarity on why it is time to establish new values for a new season at the Gallery Church. You can't miss any of the teachings in this series. Not trying to be humorous, but it would be like you walking to the concession stand in the New Spiderman movie every 45 minutes for 45 minutes. You would miss so many important storylines and plot twists. You would be confused and lost. Please make plans to join us in person or online every weekend. This is a ministry shaping month. This is an opportunity to accept the same invitation as the first disciples..."Follow Me."Ask

In John 14:27, Jesus gives us a promise: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” But by John 17, we see what this peace looks like in the life of His people. Jesus, our great High Priest, prays not only that we would be kept, but that we would be one. Our peace is found in abiding in Christ, and our unity becomes a testimony of His presence among us. This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to receive the peace Christ gives and to live it out together as His body. Jesus prayed that we would be one “so that the world may believe that you have sent me.” What would it look like for us to live in the oneness Christ has given us—so deeply united in Him that the world may know that the Father sent the Son?

Our Witness

In our continuing series, “So You Will Have Peace,” this week's lesson finds us in John Chapter 15. While this chapter doesn’t specifically mention the word peace, it actually is the section that provides the evidence to support the declarations pronounced in the other chapters. Jesus doesn't just simply promise peace in John 14 — in John 15 He gives four concrete reasons His disciples (and us) can actually rest in that promise. Join this week's study as we look at His commitment to Fruitfulness, Friendship, Fellowship, and Forewarning that serve as the foundation for Jesus’ promised peace.

New Series Starts this week: Join us this July as we walk through John 14, 15 and 16. John 14: 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." What does Jesus tell His disciples over these three chapters that is meant to give them peace? If we hear it, will it give us peace? Why was "having peace" one of the most important things on Jesus' mind for His disciples as His final days on earth approached? We will look at each chapter in the coming Sundays to help us navigate our faith, hope and love journey.

This week will be part 3 of our series, “In The Middle Of The Night.” Job really just wants to talk to God? Have you ever had a time when you just wanted to talk to God? No one else will do? Just you and God, in an honest conversation. Job and his friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar get to experience a conversation with God. It might be better said, they get to listen to God. In the closing chapters of the book of Job God shows up in a whirlwind. He speaks, but it wasn’t what anyone expected. He unfolds the beauty of creation. He asks questions about what has been created. What did Job do in response? What did his friends do? What do we do when God talks to us but it doesn’t seem on topic. The wonder of creation is that… wonderful. The restoration of things lost is what we hope for. There is a hint in the closing verses that I think will bring some clarity… if not… at least some hope. Why did God double everything Job lost except his children? Twice as many animals, but just seven sons and three beautiful daughters. Here lies a very important hint. We will discuss it on Sunday. Until then… Wonder. Hope.

This Sunday finds us in part 2 of our series, “In The Middle Of The Night.” Who in this book is actually saying what is right? What are we to gain from the story of the suffering of Job? Last week we explored the narrative story of how Job was viewed by God, how Satan thought he could win, and how good friends turned bad in just over a week's time. This week we are going to do some work on the six chapters that introduce us to a totally new character, Elihu. This character is young, enthusiastic, angry, and, in my opinion, a fool. What does this add to the story? What could be inspired in this text for us today? If you are suffering, tell us. Many of you suffer in silence because you have experienced the Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar’s of the church. We are sorry this is in your story of suffering. We want to be different. We need to be different.

This Sunday, Pastor Ellis begins a new series, “In The Middle Of The Night.” What can we learn from the Story of Job? For the next three Sundays we will journey through this book of poetry together to find peace in dark times. What did God say about Job? What did the friends of Job do and say? Who is to blame for the suffering? How do we process our suffering? How do we suffer with others? What we think about God and our lives is important. What we think the Bible has to say about things is important. How we handle the Book of Job and the Book of Proverbs is important. It is good that we have both. One without the other would lead to heavy confusion. It is good that the Psalms separate the two books in the Bible. The Psalms seem to be a good blend of life and theology. If you haven’t experienced a season in your life when it felt like “the middle of the night”, then praise the Lord! For those of you who have, or are currently, we can learn some things from Job and his friends.

This Sunday Pastor Leon Pinkett, focused on spiritual renewal—Again. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Beginning again is an invitation communicated by God's Spirit and it is also a commitment made by God to us.

This Sunday we focused on spiritual transition—moving from an old way of life into full devotion to Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. Using the transformation of the disciples in Acts, especially Peter, Lauren highlight how encountering Jesus and receiving the Holy Spirit turned fearful, confused followers into bold witnesses devoted to “The Way” of Christ.Believers are called to leave behind old patterns, continually return to Christ when they drift, and embrace a life shaped by prayer, community, unity, and surrender. Even in suffering and uncertainty, God is forming His character in His people, inviting the church into deeper faithfulness, healing, and wholehearted commitment with “no turning back.”

As we continue to explore the question, “What Now?”, we find ourselves at the precipice of Pentecost with Jesus’ final appearance to His disciples before His ascension. As He had done throughout the 40 days, He continues to teach and convince, comfort and instruct, all the while sharing with them insights into the Kingdom of God. Jesus tells them to wait for a promise of which He had already revealed to them. A promised gift that will represent Him and teach them all things, remind them of what He said and empower them to exercise the authority that He was now extending to them. The promise of the Holy Spirit. But how do we wait? When everything around us is in turmoil, how do we wait? When our promise seems delayed, how do we wait? When we’re anxious, fearful and disheartened, how do we wait? In times like this Jesus admonishes us to activate the other gift. A gift designed to position us for the promise and prepare us for the journey ahead. A gift that the world is unable to give in the way that Jesus gives. The Gift of Peace. This week we study the Peace that Jesus gifts us that will empower our waiting, working and witnessing; a Peace That Remains.

Exiles—a title with negative connotations except when anchored in the past and future promises of God—is a reality we must wholeheartedly embrace if we are to endure our sojourning in this world and through this present age of darkness with the joy of the Lord and overflowing hope. This Sunday, Tsidkenou guides us through John chapters 10, 20, and 21. In these chapters, Jesus reveals Himself to various groups. Among them, we will focus on His disciples, examining the impact of Jesus confirming who He was and the examples He set. Our hope is that the “I Am” declarations of our Lord, along with the exemplary life He lived, will produce an abiding strength throughout our pilgrimage. Though we are not of this world and are called to live out the purposes of God amid the troubles Christ promised would come in this age, knowing the One who goes with us is our greatest comfort.

This Sunday in our series “What Now?" we join up with Peter. The Easter Story - trial, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ - was exceptionally hard this strong and outspoken disciple. In the 40 days the disciples, Peter included, had with Jesus they were forced to remember everything that they were taught and had witnessed. It was really a gift to them to have time to process before they were given responsibility. But as we have been taught this year - Jesus is a gentle and humble God. Peter learns. He starts to think and lead differently. He actually reminds the first believers that they are all born a long way from home. Home is not where we begin; home is where we need to go. More than ever we are searching for home. Strangely, the home for which we yearn is in another world. This other world, this unseen world, this spiritual world is commonly called heaven. Thus we live here, as Peter says in his first letter, in exile. As we walk this teaching together, we are invited to check our perspective and make sure our eyes are fixed on the right location.

This Sunday in our series "So, What Now?" We join the disciples on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias for one of the most personal and powerful encounters with the Risen Saviour. Christianity is not transactional. It is relational. From the very beginning, God chose not to relate to us from a distance but to step into our world, taking on flesh without ceasing to be God, meeting us in the most existentially personal way possible. In John 21:1-17, after a discouraging night of empty nets, the disciples find Jesus already on the beach with a fire burning and food prepared, simply present. No agenda. No rebuke. Just the quiet, intentional nearness of One who knew exactly where they were and exactly what they needed. The Ministry of Presence reminds us that the greatest gift is not always an answer or a solution. Sometimes it is simply showing up. And that is precisely what Jesus did then and continues to do now. As we walk this passage together, we are invited to experience afresh a Saviour who meets us in our weariness, restores us in our failure, and calls us forward in our purpose.

This Sunday we continue to look at the personal encounters the early disciples had with Jesus during the forty (40) days after the resurrection through the series, “So, What Now?” In this week’s lesson we study one of the more intimate encounters Jesus had along the Emmaus Road. As the disciples journey with Jesus sharing those things that transpired in Jerusalem over the past few days, we have the benefit of walking along with them listening as the Master ministers to their fears, doubts and apprehensions. Just as the disciples we learn that the Resurrection was not just an event but a Person who was with them in the flesh and yet remains with us through the Holy Spirit. Those forty days were not a diversion from the plan but an intentional effort by the Risen Savior to Confirm, Convince, Change, Commission and Comfort His disciples both past and present for the journey ahead.

What Now? New Series, Week 1.Pastor Ellis leads us into the Eastertide season. This is a season to take to heart the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection changed everything. So, What Now? Over the next two months, as we prepare for Pentecost, we will be looking at the four accounts of the resurrection plus several of the personal encounters the early disciples had with Jesus after the resurrection. We are going to investigate this to learn to do what Jesus commissioned us to do. What Now? This first part of the series, we are looking at the Gospel of Matthew's account of the resurrection. Our focus is on "Doubting". Matthew wrote that some doubted. What does this mean for them? What does it mean for us?

What if your darkest moments are when God is working hardest behind the scenes? In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Ellis reveals how Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus wasn't just alive—He'd been busy all along, even when everything felt hopeless. Through her story, we see that while it's still dark in our lives, Jesus is already moving, angels are already working, and breakthrough is already prepared. Instead of waiting for the darkness to lift, start living like the light is already on—because it is.

Friday, April 3, 2026.What if everything you thought you knew about following Jesus was missing one crucial piece? Pastor Ellis reveals how Jesus revolutionized faith by replacing 613 Old Testament laws with a single, life-changing command that eliminates all loopholes. Discover the stunning moment at the Last Supper when Jesus redefined everything, and why Good Friday is truly good news—your sins are already forgiven. Walk away with one powerful question: What obstacles are keeping you from loving others the way Christ loves you?

Re-thinking of a King. Re-thinking of a King Starting with Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and climaxing on the Cross on Good Friday Jesus changed the way the world should live. Jesus changed the job description of a good leader. Alexander may have been called great before Christ. But After Christ (AD = Anno Domini) Jesus redefined what it means to be truly great.

Week 12, continuing series, “Life With God”. This Sunday, Tsidkenou will guide us through the parable of the Unforgiving Servant through Matthew 18:21-35. The hope of this sermon is that we all be equally yoked with the Lord. That we do not quench the Spirit even as this servant disregarded his master's example. Also that we master his new nature, power and principle of love. For God so loved us all, he sent his son bearing the kingdom on his shoulders.

Sunday March 15, 2026. Week 11 in our series. "Life With God."This Sunday, Pastor Ellis made sure that we understood what we have been taught so far in our Life with God series as we journey through Colossians 1:13-14. There is an entire group of parables and responses found in Matthew 23-25. All of them were for the benefit of the disciples. They need to understand. They needed time to rethink/un-learn so much that had been taught to them. What do we still need to understand?

Sunday March 8, 2026. Week 9 in our series, "Life With God."Today we are focusing on Luke 12:35-48.

Sunday March 1, 2026. Week 9 in our series. "Life With God."This week we are looking at the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.Key Parables in Luke 15The Lost Sheep (15:4-7): A shepherd leaves 99 sheep to find one lost sheep, representing God's active search for the lost and the rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.The Lost Coin (15:8-10): A woman searches diligently for a single lost coin, highlighting the value God places on individuals and the joy of finding them.The Prodigal Son (15:11-32): A father joyfully welcomes home his rebellious son, demonstrating God's grace, forgiveness, and the "running" love of the Father toward returning sinners.

Sunday February 22, 2026. Week 8 in our series. "Life With God."This week we are looking at the Parable of the Tenants in Luke 20:9-19,

Sunday February 15, 2026. Week 7 in our series "Life With God."This week we are looking at the Parables of the Minas in Luke 19 : 10-27.

Sunday February 8, 2026. Week 6 in our series "Life With God," looking at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13.

Sunday February 1, 2026. Week 5 in our series. "Life With God."This week we are looking at the Great Wedding Feast, Peril of Great Price, and Treasure in the Field in Luke 14: 1-24 and Matthew 13: 44-46.

Sunday January 25, 2026. Week 4 in our series. "Life With God."This week we are looking at Mark 4.

Sunday January 18, 2026. Week 3 in our series. "Life With God."This week we are looking at Matthew 13:1-10;18-23 and Mark 4:2-10;13.

Week 2 in our series. "Life With God." This week we will be looking at Isaiah 42:1-4 and Matthew 13:11-15 and how Jesus put a face to the Kingdom of God

Sunday, January 4, 2026. Week 1 in our series "Life with God" Moving from Faith "in" to Faith "of". This week we will be taking a look at Malachi 3:1-12 and Mark 4:35-41.

December 21, 2025. Week 4 of our Advent Series “Who Are You Waiting For.” In our exploration of the expectation that marks this season, over the past three weeks we have looked at various aspects of Advent. This teaching is focusing on Love. Love is Seen. Love is Selfless. Love is Sacrificial. Love is Shared.

December 14, 2025. Week 2 of our Advent series "Who Are We Waiting For".In this teaching you'll learn why joy isn't just an emotion, but a spiritual foundation that stays steady even when life gets tough. By placing Jesus at the center of our lives we can find more than just happiness, we can find true and lasting joy that changes everything.

Week 2 of our Advent series "Who Are We Waiting For". What if you could spend this Advent season delighting in your Savior instead of trying to create a picture-perfect holiday? We want to invite you to prepare your heart so that you can worship Jesus as never before… And it’s our desire that His names become MORE THAN WORDS on a page. Our prayer is that they become A VOCABULARY OF WORSHIP.

Week 1 of our Advent series "Who Are We Waiting For". Have you ever felt lost in darkness, yearning for a guiding light? In this powerful Advent message, Pastor Ellis explores how hope anchors our souls through life's storms. Drawing from Psalms 130 and John's Gospel, he reveals how Jesus Christ meets our deepest longings. We are challenged to redirect our gaze from worldly distractions to Jesus, becoming living signposts of hope that point others to that same source of light in the darkness. Whether you're wrestling with uncertainty or seeking deeper purpose, this timely message illuminates how to find genuine hope this Christmas season. Listen now to discover your role in God's story of redemption, and join us each week of Advent as we explore different aspects of Christ's coming and His impact on our lives today.

November 23, 2025. Week 11 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant."

November 16, 2025. Week 10 in our series "Clarifying The Covenant."

November 09, 2025. Week 9 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." looking at Isaiah 43.

November 2, 2025. Week 8 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians.

October 26, 2025. Week 7 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians. What if hospitality was more than just hosting dinner parties? In this powerful message, our pastoral intern Tsidkenou Kapepula unpacks how Christ's radical welcome changes everything. From Abraham's divine visitors to Jesus' table fellowship, discover how simple acts of welcome can transform lives. You'll learn practical ways to overcome fear and show God's love to strangers—just as He first welcomed us. Ready to turn your home into a beacon of God's grace? Watch now and be inspired to live differently.

October 19, 2025. Week 6 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians.

October 12, 2025. Week 5 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." Reading from the book of 1 Corinthians.

October 5, 2025. Week 4 in our series, "Clarifying the Covenant," looking at the book of Ephesians.

September 28, 2025. Week 3 in our series. "Clarifying The Covenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians.

Week 2 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians.

September 14, 2025. Week 1 in our series. "Clarifying The Convenant." In the book of 1 Corinthians.

September 7, 2025. Vision Sunday 2025. "Two Witnesses." In the book of Revelation.

August 31, 2025. Week 8 in our series, "The Seven Letters." In the book of Revelation.

August 24, 2025. Week 7 in our series, "The Seven Letters." In the book of Revelation.