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TGP West
by The Gathering Place West
Weekly sermons from The Gathering Place West in Alexandria, LA.
Episodes
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The Consequences of Sin In the Life of the Church
In Acts 5, Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit and the church to gain a reputation for generosity without paying its cost, and God's sobering judgment protests the young church's Spirit-built unity from the corrosion of deceit. Walking through Acts 5:1-11, we see that the Holy Spirit...
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Bold Witnesses are United in Prayer
When Peter and John return from the Sanhedrin, the early church doesn't pray for comfort or safety. It unites in prayer, acknowledges God's sovereignty over its opposition, and asks for boldness, and God answers by shaking the place and filling them with the Holy Spirit.
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Judged but Not Condemned
God alone is our judge, and because Jesus took our place as both Judge and the One judged, we are free from shame and fear that drives us into hiding. Like Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, we can face any opposition boldly - trusting that the Creator of the universe will be our defender.
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The Power Struggle of Followers of Christ in the World
Acts 4 tells the story of Peter and John's bold confrontation with the religious authorities, revealing what it looks like to be transformed by the Holy Spirit rather than conformed to culture. It's a call to face opposition with confidence, not fear-trusting that Jesus, the cornerstone of...
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Acts 1-3 Recap
Acts 1-3; Exodus 40:34-38; 2 Chronicles 7; Genesis 11:1-9; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Matthew 16:13-16; Matthew 26:69-75; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:6-8
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Finding Freedom Through Repentance
Discover the freedom that comes from letting go of performance, condemnation, and the exhausting belief that God's love must be earned. Through Peter's message in Acts 3, we explore how genuine repentance turns us back to Jesus, wipes away sin, brings seasons of spiritual refreshments, and…
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More Than You Were Asking For
A youth mission trip to New Orleans produced unexpected, Spirit-led moments of healing and freedom that mirrored the early church in Acts 3. Just as God orchestrated Peter and John's encounter with the lame man, He is still putting people on holy collision courses today - working through His...
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Spirit-led Community
The early church's radical devotion to teaching, fellowship, shared meal, and prayer wasn't a product of obligation - it was the natural overflow of lives surrendered to the Holy Spirit. The Challenge for us today is to stop reading these pages as history and start experiencing them as a living...
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The Sanctifying Secrets of Sticky Situations
Mathew 14 22-33 Glen Whatley
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Responding to God's Unfailing Love
Peter shows that when the Holy Spirit reveals the truth about Jesus, hearts are convicted, leading people to repent, trust in Christ, receive the Holy Spirit, and embrace God's gracious promise of salvation. Those that have experienced that transforming grace are called to stand apart from the...
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United in the Spirit to Proclaim Together
Peter's sermon in Acts 2 shows how God used fulfilled prophecy, the power of the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the shared witness of Jesus' followers to reveal that Jesus is the promised Messiah and to draw people to salvation. The call for believers today is to remain united, grounded in God's…
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Restoration Through the Spirit
Peter declares that Pentecost fulfilled Joe's prophecy, revealing that God's Spirit is now poured out on all believers and restoring what sin had broken in humanity's relationship with God and one another. Through the Holy Spirit, God removes barriers of ethnicity, gender, age, and status…
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The Activation of the CHurch
The Holy Spirit empowers followers of Jesus to continue His mission with God's power and authority, not their own effort. When we submit to His leadership, God works through us in ways that reveals His glory, draw people in, and change how they see both us and Him.
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Present, Active, and Yours
Many have us have been living under the weight of hurt, disappointment, and exhaustion, but Jesus promises that ordinary believers who trust in Him can experience presence of the Holy Spirit just as the early church did. As our belief grows through trusting God and taking Him at His word, the…
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Present, Active, and Yours
Many of us have been living under the weight of hurt, disappointment, and exhaustion, but Jesus promises that ordinary believers who trust in Him can experience the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit just as the early church did. As our belief grows through trusting God and taking Him at His...
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The Empowerment of the Church
God does not just save us and dwell within us; He continually fills and empowers us through His Holy Spirit so we can follow Jesus and live out His mission each day. We are challenged to stop holding parts of ourselves back from God, to seek the Spirit daily, and to fully surrender our lives so…
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United Prayer
Believers are called to obey Jesus by gathering together in unity and prayer, positioning themselves to experience God and receive the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. When the church humbly pursues God and one another in this way, it becomes a powerful witness that reflets His glory to…
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From Glory to Mission
We encounter God's glory for transformation and empowerment, leading us into mission; as we reflect on Christ and the Holy Spirit, we recognize that our lives are meant to share His glory with the world.
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The Power of Resurrection: From Grief to Glory
The resurrection of Jesus transforms lives by moving people from confusion and mourning to clarity, joy, and hope through a personal encounter with Him. Like Mary Magdalene, those who experience the risen Jesus are called to share the good news, becoming witnesses who bring that same hope to others.
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Qualified for Ministry
Jesus calls His followers to wait on the Holy Spirit rather than rushing ahead in their own strength, trusting God's timing instead of demanding the full plan. True ministry and effective witness come only through the power of the Spirit, as we surrender to Him and allow His life to be reflected...
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The Commission of the Church
The church is called to continue Jesus' mission by actively sharing His gospel. not in our strength but empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we step into this calling, we become witnesses of the risen Christ, participating in His ongoing work to transform the world.
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Life In The Spirit
God does not define us by past sins - ours or others' - but invites us to walk in freedom through Christ and experience life with Him through the Holy Spirit. When we seek God's purpose and ask Him for what we need to fulfill it, He equips and empowers us with His gifts to save others and bring...
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Confidence in the Holy Spirit
Believers are anointed by the Holy Spirit, set apart by God, and given confidence because the Spirit lives within them to guide, teach, and empower them for God's mission. By abiding in God and trusting Him fully, followers of Jesus grow in experiential knowledge of Him and allow the Spirit to…
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A Conversation with the Elders - The Holy Spirit
A Conversation with the Elders - The Holy Spirit
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A Church Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit's power to every believer, and Paul teaches that each member of the church is uniquely gifted to build up the body in unity, not division or spiritual hierarchy. The church is most effective when it embraces sound doctrine, active mission, and Spirit-empowered…
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Empowered by the Spirit - Manifestations
Believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit with various gifts - such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, and tongues - given as He wills for the common good, to glorify God, and to build up the church. These gifts remain active until Christ returns, offering a...
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Empowered by the Spirit - Part 1
Jesus confronts human tradition with God's truth, teaching that while believers have authority as co-heirs with Christ, true effectiveness comes only through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, not human effort or religious systems. A Healthy, biblical church grows when believers move beyond...
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Three Levels of Relationships
Believers are challenged to move beyond man-made traditions and surface-level faith into a deep, spiritual relationships with God through the Holy Spirit, recognizing and human wisdom can obstruct true intimacy with Him. True victory, discernment, and freedom in spiritual battles are found only…
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The Personality of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not an optional addition to faith but God's chosen companion who invites believers into a deep, relational communion marked by fellowship, partnership, and intimacy. Knowing and walking with the spirit is essential for understanding God, growing in Christ, and living with...
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Holy Spirit And The Beliver
The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of God who lives in believers, guiding them into truth, empowering them to live transformed lives, and bringing freedom, life, and true relationship with God. Believers are called to move beyond fear, legalism, and mere knowledge, learning instead to trust...
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Introduction: Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is fully God - Eternal, present everywhere, all-knowing, all-powerful, holy and true-active from creation through Jesus' Life, death, and resurrection, and now indwelling every believer as the mark of salvation and adoption into God's family. Like new wine needs fresh wineskins,...
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Unwrapping God's Greatest Gift
Christmas Celebrates Jesus as God's greatest gift - promised long in advance, humbly delivered, and joyfully announced - showing that God keeps His promises in unexpected ways. It calls us to respond like the shepherds: to seek Jesus wholeheartedly, let go of what holds us back, and share what…
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Miracles in the Midst of Waiting
God consistently works through long sessions of waiting, shaping people and circumstances so His purposes unfold at the perfect moment. Even when life feels delayed, difficult, or uncertain, His timing is precise, His promises hold firm, and His work ultimately leads to renewal, joy, and...
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Jesus, Our Hope Fulfilled
Joy Story- Christmas 2025 / Luke 1:26-38; Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Peter 1:10-12; Luke 5:31; Romans 5:6; Romans 5:8
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Jesus Ascended, Fulfillment of His Mission
Luke's Gospel is concluded by Jesus leading His disciples to the Mount of Olives, where He blesses them and ascends to the Father. Luke's story begins in the temple and ends in the temple, showing that God's plan has always moved toward worship, redemption, and restored relationship.
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We Are Witnesses; The Devine Calling of All Believers
Jesus reminds us that salvation comes through Him alone and that His resurrection both fulfills Scripture and calls us to share our faith as witnesses empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we grow in understanding God's Word and depend on the Spirit's power, we are equipped to share how Jesus has...
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Living Proof: Standing Firm in Faith
Jesus calms His followers' fear and doubt by showing them His physical, resurrected body, proving He is truly the Christ and confirming everything He promised. His presence turns their uncertainty into firm conviction, reminding us that God meets us where we are and strengthens our faith so we…
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Encountering the Risen Christ: From Despair to Hope
In moments of heartbreak and doubt, Jesus draws near, walks with us, and patiently opens the Scriptures until our eyes are opened to His presence. Recognizing Him transforms despair into hope, reminding us that He is always working, even when we cannot see or understanding it.
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In Control: The Sovereignty of God at the Cross
At the crucifixion, God used darkness, the tearing of the temple curtain, and Jesus' final words to show His sovereignty and love. These signs revealed Christ's true identity, opened the way to God, and moved witnesses to recognize His innocence and glory.
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