GateCity Podcast

This is week 2 of the Book of Acts series! In this message Billy breaks down Acts chapter 1-11. Find the notes below! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/678c7eefde79a6317b6f5227/1737260783360/Book+of+Acts%2C+Pt.2.pdf __ This message was preached 1/19/25 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to our first Sunday series of 2025! We will be going through the whole book of Acts on Sundays (also Wednesday nights for a deeper dive). We are so excited to study this book of the Bible together and go deep! In this sermon, Billy sets the stage for the series, and discusses the many distinguishing traits of the Church in the Book of Acts. Including the empowerment of the Spirit, their devotion to prayer and worship, their commitment to the Word, their radical generosity and unity, their joy in suffering, and their engagement in mission. __ This message was preached 1/12/25 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to the first Sunday message of 2025! Preached on January 5th at the 11:15am service. In this message, Pastor Billy shares the vision for the year, and where GateCity is going. Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/177WssTzTqVeNkoFbEJqUzJI2nusQGmHQ/view?usp=share_link

Welcome to the GateCity podcast! You're about to listen to the final Sunday message of 2024. Pastor Rolando Gonzalez shares a prophetic story from the Bible to encourage us to trust in the Lord as we look to God in 2025. We pray this message blesses you in your walk with the Lord. __ This message was preached 12/29/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to the Sunday before Christmas 2024 message! Pastor Dustin Pennington presents the Christmas message and Gospel in this service, and we pray this blesses you this Christmas season and into the New Year as we continue to remember Jesus' incarnate birth - the true reason for the season. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/67670d9b58cf996a70a542c0/1734806939101/Heaven+Came+Down.pdf __ This message was preached 12/22/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to GateCity's special Christmas service 2024! This service is composed of worship, dance, communion, and a special tag team message from Christopher Peterson, Dustin Pennington, and Casey Ryan. Honestly, this service is best experienced on video, so here's the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuPSk0MMHYY&t=3412s We pray this blesses you! __ This service happened on 12/15/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to the first message of our 2024 Christmas series! This series is all about revealing God's heart and mission to dwell with His people. Pastor Dustin walks us through a broad overview of the Bible and the overarching plan God has to be with us, His children. We pray this message gives you context this Christmas season and draws you closer to God's heart. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/67552c19bc449d71591786c8/1733635097895/God%27s+Heart+Revealed.pdf __ This message was preached at the 11:15am service on 12/8/24

In this message, ⁠Jeremiah Johnson ⁠ shares a message on Revival and being on fire for the Lord. We pray this message brings you closer to Jesus! __ This message was preached 12/1/24 at the 11:15am service.

In this message, Jeremiah Johnson shares a dream and a word for the church, and the congregation at GateCity. We pray this message brings you closer to Jesus! __ This message was preached 12/1/24 at the 9am service.

Welcome to the annual Missions Sunday service! Hear from our bases all over the earth, and see how you, as part of our spiritual family, have impacted the Nations with the Gospel! We are so grateful for your generosity. You can give a special gift here To watch the service, go here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lu8NiHDs2GM?si=NT59TPCfMLy7-A8u __ This message was a preached 11/24/24 at the 11:15am service.

In this message, Pastor Hazen talks about stewardship in order that we would grow our capacity to both, receive and give generously to all those around us. This is in light of what we learned about God's character of generosity last week. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/673995cd60ecd260072f4114/1731827149794/Stewardship%2C+Pt.+2.pdf __ This message was preached 11/17/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to message 1 of 2 of a mini series on stewardship and God's generosity! This message is preached by Hannah Stevens as she shares about the Father's abundant lovingkindness and His desire to give good gifts to His children. We pray that as you tune in, this will open your heart and change your mindset about God's attitude towards us for the better. God bless you! Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSguTRsGM5BcKavMHAod2zCIK89z4zsf/view?usp=share_link This message was preached at the 11:15am service 11/10/24.

HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS VOTE? In this final message of the Kingdom Over Culture series, Billy breaks down how a believer should approach the government, politics, and voting from a Biblical perspective. He does not endorse a candidate, but equips you to make an informed Biblically based decision in any election. We pray this helps you and that the Lord gives you peace in your decisions! Click here for NOTES __ This message was preached 11/3/24 at the 11:15am service.

Tune in for a POWERFUL testimony of generational racial reconciliation. Hear from Will Ford and Matt Lockett from Justice House of Prayer in DC as they share how God brought them together in friendship, before navigating their family connection. We pray this message gives you hope for our culture, and stirs you to pray for more of God in your lives and relationships. Find out more about Will Ford and Matt Lockett's ministry and story HERE __ This message was preached 10/27/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to week 3 of Kingdom Over Culture! In this message Pastor Hazen speaks about how prayer can impact culture with examples from The Lunch Hour Prayer Revival in 1857, and Biblically from Joel 2:1-2, 12-17. Prayer is our first, but not the final step. A praying people can avert crisis, stay the judgment, and a ‘torn heart’ can turn the heart of God toward us and bestow a blessing. We pray this message spurs you on in your prayer life and encourages you to pray for our culture. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/671487cc6841c061421761db/1729398732244/Kingdom+Over+Culture%2C+Pt.+3.pdf __ This message was preached 10/20/24 at the 11:15am service.

We're in week 2 out of 4 of our Kingdom Over Culture Sunday series! Today's message is from guest speaker Christina Bennett who is a pro-life and adoption advocate with an awe-striking story of how God saved her life while she was in the womb. You can find out more about Christina and her story here at christinabennett.com & follow her on instagram @blackprolifewoman ! We pray this message blesses you as we look to the Word of God to guide us in today's culture. Here at GateCity we are partnered with a foster care ministry called Promise686, to find out how you can get involved, click HERE. __ This message was preached 10/13/24 at the 11:15am service.

God has always wanted to meet with His people. Welcome to week 5 of Carry The Ark. In this message Jim Stern breaks down the Tabernacle of Moses - all the components of the furniture and what they represent. It's evident that there is a clear pattern for us to STEP INTO God’s presence every day of our life. We pray this message blesses you and brings you closer to Jesus! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66efa5fa89d4d527a1dcb4a6/1726981626646/Carry+the+Ark%2C+Pt.+5.pdf __ This message was preached 9/22/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to week 4 of Carry the Ark! In this message, Billy shares a prophetic parable about the prayer movement, and the story of the ark of the Covenant moving from the house of Obed-Edum. As well as how David maneuvered his first moves as king of Israel and what he asked of the Lord. Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10d4KMBoTxWHidc8p1OMGf-Nh3Z_HjQVX __ This message was preached 9/15/24 at the 11:15am service.

Here's week 3 of the Carry The Ark Sunday series! In this message, Billy talks about Israel's calling to be a a Kingdom of priests out of Exodus 19:6-8. As well as God's Old Testament dwelling places, and God tabernacling with man past and present. We pray this message blesses you and brings you closer to Jesus! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66dd316951973a58491d6c2f/1725772137556/Carry+the+Ark%2C+Pt.+3.pdf -- This message was preached 09/08/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to week two of the Carry The Ark series! Today Billy reiterates that Christ is repossessing His Church and becoming the central focus of the Bride once again. The Father is exceedingly jealous for the unanimous exaltation of Jesus across every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. Billy breaks down Jesus' vision for His House - the church. We pray this message stirs your soul, and brings you closer to Jesus. Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10d4KMBoTxWHidc8p1OMGf-Nh3Z_HjQVX _ This message was preached 9/1/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to a new series called Carry The Ark! This series will speak to the center and foundation of who we are as a church family. Over the next 6 weeks, we will continue in the momentum that we’ve experienced from the Breakthrough series as we rally our entire church family into prayer, so that we can see God continue to move in power. Who God has called us to be at GateCity is a little different from what virtually all of us are used to. None of us, including Billy & Dustin, can say GateCity is just like what we’re used to or what we grew up in because of the unique dynamics of how God has brought us together, who God has called us to be, and what God has called us to do. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66ca5616436d0b5d0cf19f37/1724536342218/Carry+the+Ark%2C+Pt.+1.pdf -- This message was preached 8/25/2024 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to the final message of the Breakthrough series! After learning how to get free from strongholds last week, this message focuses the next step, which is being filled with the Holy Spirit. This message is crucial for all Christ followers! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66c1f6dd1999e34b8b8d5d17/1723987677594/Filled+With+The+Spirit.pdf -- This message was preached 8/18/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to week 4 of the Breakthrough series as Pastor Dustin walks us through how to obtain breakthrough from strongholds so we can GET FREE. We must understand how demonic strongholds work in the life of the believer and the unbeliever so we can combat them in the right way. In this message he talks about how strongholds work, how strongholds are established, and how to dismantle strongholds. With the intent of us all living in the full freedom that Christ bought for us. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66b6fca60444bf03f64ab083/1723268262995/Breakthrough%2C+Pt.+4+-+Breaking+Free+from+Demonic+Strongholds.pdf -- This message was preached at the 11:15am service on Sunday 8/11/24

Welcome to week 3 of the Breakthrough series! In this message Hazen breaks down how to WALK in breakthrough. Find notes by visiting this link: https://www.gatecityatl.com/weekly-events and clicking the "Previous Sunday Resources" button, then selecting the "Breakthrough" file, then select part 3. This message was preached August 4, 2024 at the 9am service.

Welcome to week 2 of the Breakthrough series! In this message, Pastor Ash breaks down the concept of Breakthrough from sin so we can walk in the fullness of what God has for us personally and corporately. Our church ministry model beseeches God to move in power, or we have nothing. We believe that, if we will seek the Lord, persist and believe, God will move in power on our behalf. We pray this message helps you find freedom from any sin that entangles. God bless you! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66a6403d16816f270afacf9d/1722171453289/Breakthrough%2C+Pt.+2.pdf --- This message was preached 7/28/24 at the 11:15am service.

We must believe that God wants to move on our behalf and grant us breakthrough. In this new series Billy starts by introducing GateCity's beliefs on breakthrough and our need for the Holy Spirit in all things. Then we explore the keys and hindrances to breakthrough. We pray this message encourages and equips you to follow Jesus closely and daily in a deeper way. God bless! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/669bf2e074412a62a03fba27/1721496288614/Breakthrough%2C+Pt.+1.pdf -- This message was preached 07/21/2024 at the 11:15am service

Welcome to Week 2 of 2 of the Cost/Reward mini series! Last week Casey preached on the Cost of Disobedience, and this week is the Reward of Obedience. We pray this message encourages you to stay the course and stay in obedience to the Lord. It's going to be worth it all! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/669207ea4e0fd33a4d8098f2/1720846315055/The+Reward+of+Obedience.pdf -- Preached at the 11:15am service on 7/14/24

Welcome to part 1 of 2 in a mini-series called "Cost/Reward"! In this message Pastor Casey Ryon talks about the COST of disobedience as we take a look at the life of Moses. What does God allow when we sin? Does he let us have our own way? And we explore the consequences. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/6689dd5e79774436d96d01df/1720311135042/The+Cost+of+Disobedince.pdf -- This message was preached 7/7/24 at the 11:15am service.

Week 2 of 2 of this mini series on Wholehearted Living! Today we open up with an opportunity to invest into living wholeheartedly. You can learn more here: https://sites.google.com/gatecityatl.com/byhinfo/battle-for-your-heart-info?authuser=0 We pray this message encourages you to live vulnerably - closer to God and the people in our lives. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/6681502376d3c40899e02d09/1719750692082/WholeHearted+Living%2C+Pt+2.pdf -- This message was preached on 6/30/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to part one of a two part mini-series on "Wholehearted Living!" Today Pastor Ash led us through the deep desires of the human heart, and highlighted that God designed us with these so that above all we could love Him with our WHOLE heart. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/667820fa4e6f776930f512a9/1719148794892/WholeHearted+Living%2C+Pt+1.pdf -- This message was preached 6/23/24 at the 11:15am service at GateCity church in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Week 2 of 2 of this mini series! This is a call to action to our fathers & father figures today is very simple. Use your uniquely God given voice in your sphere to remind and affirm those around you of who they are called to be and call out the best in them. We pray this message inspires you and points you to our loving Heavenly Father! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/666e67fdff99636e18adbd72/1718511613700/Called+to+Remember%2C+Part+2+-+Fathers+Day.pdf -- This message was preached on 6/16/24 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to a new mini series calling us to remember who we are in Christ as the Church! In this message Hazen presents the Biblical precedent for remembrance that calls us into our true identity. We pray this message centers you in Jesus, and equips you for more intimacy with the Lord. -- This message was preached at the 11:15am service on 6/9/24.

Here we are in week 8! In this message Billy breaks down Matthew 7:13-27 - where we talk about the "Narrow Gate," identifying false prophets, and "The House Built on the Rock." Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/665be991eaa0982663f1b5fc/1717299601659/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+8.pdf -- Message was preached on 6/2/24 at the 11:15am service.

This week Billy dissects Matthew 7 and breaks down how we can overcome self-righteousness according to Scripture. In this passage we even find the Golden Rule. We pray this message is helpful in your walk with Jesus! Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/6652ae2201dd2d4202eaa6ff/1716694562954/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+7.pdf -- This message was preached on May 26th, 2024 at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to week 6 of our series covering the Sermon on the Mount! Billy Humphrey leads us through the 2 final Foundations of Christianity found in Matthew 6. The Foundations that are covered today are: living simply, and trusting God. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/664973799758534f497dc9f0/1716089721740/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+6.pdf -- This sermon was preached on 5/19/24 at the 11:15am service.

We're on week 5 of Culture of the Kingdom! In this message, we explore the first 5 of the 7 foundations of the Kingdom of God found in Matthew 6. Our heart receives more grace as we consistently and secretly serve and give (charitable deeds: giving service and/or money (6:1-4, 19-21), pray (6:5-13), forgive (6:14-15), fast (6:16-18), live simply (6:19-21) and trust in God (25-34). Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66403f27ede32c73b5876451/1715486503831/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+5.pdf -- This message was preached on May 12th, 2024 at the 11:15am service. 

Thanks for joining us for week 4 of Culture of the Kingdom! In this message, we explore the 6 areas of correction that Jesus presents in Matthew 5:17-28. He begins each point with "you have heard it said... but I say..." These are often called the 6 Antithesis'. For context, the teachers of the law in Jesus' day were exalting their commentary over the Word of God. Jesus reorients us to TRUTH in this section of the sermon on the mount. Let us have ears to hear, and open hearts to start living this way. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66371a46a7a3840eb8c1faa9/1714887238382/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+4.pdf -- This message was preached on May 5th, 2024 at the 11:15am service. 

Welcome to week 3 of our series on the Culture of the Kingdom! Join us as Billy preaches on Matthew 5:13-20, and reminds us that we are to be the salt and light of the earth! We pray you hear this message with new ears as you apply it to your life. -- This message was preached on April 28th, 2024 at the 11:15am service. 

Welcome to week 2 of our series on the Culture of the Kingdom! We pray this message on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount will awaken your heart. Every Christian’s daily life should embody all of the core values from the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-10). These are to characterize the followers of Christ. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/6624899196d3d4701f7dce3a/1713670545174/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+2.pdf -- This message was preached on April 21st, 2024 at the 11:15am service.

What a joy to have Corey Russell as a guest preacher as we are in the Culture of The Kingdom series! We pray this message stirs your heart to hunger for more of the Lord. You can find out more about Nasharite Regionals here: https://burningandshininglamp.regfox.com/nasharite-regional-fayetteville-north-carolina Corey Russell's website: https://coreyrussell.org Connect with GateCity: https://www.gatecityatl.com/weekly-events __ This message was preached on Sunday April 14th at the 11:15am service.

Welcome to Week 1 of our new series: The Culture of the Kingdom with Billy Humphrey. For the next few months we will explore the Sermon on the Mount and learn about the culture of God's Kingdom. Here at GateCity, we want everyone in our spiritual family to have clarity on each of Jesus’ key messages so that we can be disciples who are wise, faithful, passionate, peaceful, and anchored to truth, while living in a time of increasing challenge and crisis in the earth.  Jesus gave three major teachings in the Gospels. They are: The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), The Upper Room Discourse (John 13-17), and the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25, Luke 21, Mark 13). The Sermon on the Mount was Jesus' first public sermon, and it is the longest of His sermons recorded in the Scriptures. We pray this message and overview of the Sermon on the Mount blesses you in your walk with Jesus. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/66117176236e1e0590b79423/1712419190198/The+Culture+of+the+Kingdom%2C+Part+1.pdf -- This message was preached 4/7/24 at the 11:15am service.

The Lord is the greatest storyteller! Humans are obsessed with a certain story narrative that speaks to our hearts time and time again. Look at some of our most beloved movies, and books and you will find a very similar story arc to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray this message from Billy and celebration of Jesus' resurrection awakens your soul and strengthens your walk with the Lord. -- Message preached 3/31/24 at the 11:15am service.

We Grow Together: In Marriage Children are gifts from God, blessings in our lives. While the journey of parenting may present its challenges, we can take comfort in knowing that we're not alone. We pray this practical message from Rolando and Olivia on parenting blesses you as you grow in your walk with the Lord. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/65ffb678b1e3ac09dabc9ea5/1711257208301/Growing+as+Parents.pdf ___ This message was preached on 3/24/24 at the 11:15am service.

We GROW Together in: Marriage (part 1 of 2). Marriage embodies a sacred covenant where the boundless love of Jesus is not only witnessed by but also shared with the world. Join pastor Rolando and Olivia Gonzalez as they give us vision for marriage and encourages us to surrender fully to Jesus. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/65f67bde871e0a01e723bf70/1710652382705/Growing+in+Marriage%2C+Pt.+1.pdf -- This message was preached on 4/17/24 at the 11:15am service.

We Grow Together: In Humility We pray this message on Philippians 2:1-11 challenges you to grow in humility. In this episode, Casey breaks down Paul's appeal to Christians to have the same mind, the same love, be united in spirit, be intent on one purpose, and above all be selfless. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/65edc1f76d60a47403ac067d/1710080503963/We+Grow+Together_In+Humility+Printable.pdf -- This message was preached on 3/10/24 at the 9am service.

How to Grow in Your Personal Walk | Join Hannah Stevens as she dives into Ephesians 5:15-17 and applies it to our personal walk with the Lord. In this message you will learn how to grow awareness of God in your day-to-day life, as well as helpful ways to shift our viewpoints of God from a "cop" to the loving Father that He is. -- Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/65e41b2ab38aae363abeefce/1709447978384/We+Grow+Together+-+Growing+in+Our+Personal+Walk.pdf -- This message was preached on Sunday 3/3/24 at the 11:15am service.

In this message we explore that there are four inherent challenges that we deal with 24/7 as believers we need to be aware of. - Our hearts can easily be deceived. - We have a lust and temptation issue. - We live in a fallen world under the influence of an antichrist spirit. - We have an enemy that seeks to exploit the above three through temptation. How do we stay free? We pray this word speaks to you and gives fresh perspective on your Christian walk. - This message was preached on 2/25/23 at the 11:15am service.

It was a blessing to have Brian Williams from Hope City House of Prayer with us to share this Sunday message after the Presence Centered Church Leadership Summit 2024. We hope this word deepens your walk with the Lord. - Message preached at the 9am service on 2/18/24.

Last week, Hazen began to share his journey and prophetic experiences that have formed he and his wife, Hannah's, calling to plant a GateCity Church location in Atlanta. Many of these words and experiences, though personal to them, can also apply to many of you and the wider Church in our city. We hope as you listen to this podcast, and Hazen shares these prophetic words, you feel discipled in healthy stewardship of the prophetic ministry. Notes: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6049b4e041675562730394d3/t/65c8723f64517b595a4109f7/1707635263900/For+The+City+-+Stewarding+Prophetic+Destiny%2C+Pt.+2.pdf - Message preached on 2/11/24 at the 9am service.

Join us for session 1 of the For The City series as we talk about stewarding prophetic destiny and the plan to launch a 2nd GateCity Church in the heart of Atlanta. -This message was preached on 2/4/24