The fact is that God made us for Heaven, where all of these things will be perfect and forever. All of our human desires come from a desire for heaven. And Jesus encouraged this desire when He taught us to pray, “your kingdom come; your will be done; on earth as it is in Heaven.” Our actions are focused on bringing Heaven to Earth. We strive for al…

We can spend our lives and relationship with God by our successes and failures, or we can define our lives and relationship with God on who we are in Christ, and what He has done. Philippians 3: 1-3; 7-9; 13-15 NLTJohn Ettore

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself b…

Some don’t believe in heaven. Yet Jesus, Paul, and Peter all say it is a real place. And Jesus’ resurrection paves the way for us to go there. Listen/watch this message and gain the hope of heaven!Romans 1:1-4 NLT; 1 Peter 1:3-7 NLT; Hebrews 2:14-15 NLT; Philippians 3:13-15 NIV; Revelation 21:1-7, 22-27 NLT…

The Gathering Place ChurchJohn Ettore

The Gathering Place ChurchJohn Ettore

We find Paul in prison waiting to learn whether he will live or die. His circumstances are dire. Here is his explanation of his circumstances.“ Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has served to advance the gospel.” Phil.1:12 In this sentence we see Paul’ entire purpose for living, preaching the good news about…

The key to Paul's ability to endure and minister through hardship, is the same key that enabled the Philippian church to be a strength and encouragement to him. The key is LOVE. Paul demonstrated the Love of Christ in his life and ministry, and love was the foundation to grace and abounding love.Philippians 1:7-9WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?This m…

The powers of Hell cannot stop the Church when she is operating the way Jesus intended it to. Watch/listen to this message and see what that looks like and where you fit in!John Ettore

Phil 1:6 ;And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.What is the Good Work? It is not only the moment of salvation when we became newcreations in Christ, but it is the life-long transformative power of the Spirit working in usto: To make us …

In Philippians, his reason for being thankful for them involves their commitment to partnering with him in spreading the good news of Jesus. In the other letters he is thankful for their commitment to their faith in Jesus, their good works, and their love for one another.It would be easy to say that Paul’s thankfulness for the Philippian church is …

The Philippian church is born of supernatural power and suffering. These two go together naturally. For Paul. Perhaps more confusing is this, there are three things, evidence in Paul's life that we rarely put together.Supernatural, power, suffering and joy. How does this work? How can you find joy in the middle of suffering? The book of Philippians…

Quote from A.W. Tozer: That Incredible ChristianThe Christian believes that in Christ he has died, yet he is more alive than before and he fully expects to live forever.He walks on earth while seated in heaven and though born on earth he finds that after his conversion he is not at home here. He loses his life to save it and is in danger of losing …

Dennis Reanier is an apostolic leader with a prophetic voice to empower this generation to release the creativity of the Kingdom of God with-in them. As the founder of the Apostolic Resource Center, Revival Cry Ministries, and LOFT, Dennis continues to activate countless people internationally through impartation to stir revival, reformation, and r…

The Apostle Paul uses two metaphors to describe the Church:A Family: “… let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Gal. 6:10An Army: “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs – he wants to please his commanding officer.” …

If you make God your firm foundation, He will make you strong and stable inany storm. Watch/listen to this message and find out how.John Ettore

God is always doing a new thing, especially at the turn of each year. He is a God of days, weeks, seasons, and years. But to move with God you must do these three things. Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:13-14; Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalm 16:8John Ettore

God has the ultimate Search And Rescue team as He tries to save the human race. John 3:16-17 NCV; 2 Peter 3:7 CEV; 2 Corinthians 5:19 CEVJohn Ettore

So often we only see people based on their behavior. But God’s love sees beyond. He sees beyond your behavior to who He originally intended you to be, and who He is committed to helping you become.Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 NLT; Luke 19:9-10 NLT; Isiah 46:9-10 NKJ; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18 NLTJohn Ettore

Jesus is not only the example of God’s love to us, but the expression of God’s love through us. God is love. He wants us to know and show His love to a lost and dying world. Key Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 NCV; Philippians 2:1-12 NLT;John Ettore

Summary: Love is not known until it is shown. Just as Jesus sacrificed for us, He calls us to sacrifice for one another. This is the key to all successful relationships. Philippians 2:1-12 AmpJohn Ettore

We think we know ourselves, yet God is the one that created us, and knows what we need more than we do. We might try many things to address our deepest need, but God only knows our deepest need. We must be completely available for God to reveal what ultimately need. Main Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8 NIV “And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like …

So often we try to ignore our pain and suffering in life and just power through. But God has given us a pathway that can take us from pain to praise. Listen/watch this message and learn the pathway to praise.John Ettore

When we choose to live grateful lives, it lifts our eyesight from the brokenness all around us, makes us more God-aware, we gain God’s perspective, and we have more God-faith to face life with. Watch/listen to this message and learn how to lift your eyes to God.John Ettore

Being negative is easy, and natural for all of us. But choosing gratefulness can literally change your life. The Bible instructs us, and science confirms, that living grateful lives has profound benefits. Listen/watch this message and learn how to live a more grateful life.John Ettore

John and Josh teach from 2 Chronicles chapter 20.John Ettore

So many believers are afraid of the devil. But the Bible teaches us that our authority in Christ actually makes the devil afraid of us! Watch/listen to this message and find the courage to use your spiritual authority.John Ettore

So many believers cower in God’s presence. But Jesus has paved the way for us to boldly come before God. Listen/watch this message and learn how to relate to God with confidence!Key Scriptures: Hebrews 4:16; 10:19-22; Ephesians 1:18-22John Ettore

We all need encouragement, and we all need to encourage others. Listen/watch this message and learn 5 ways you can en-courage others.John Ettore

HONEST WITH MYSELF – Why is it hard to be honest with yourself about your negative thoughts and actions? Shame, Discouragement, Self-hate, and having to change. HONEST WITH GOD – Why is it hard to be honest with God? Fear of judgment, being rejected by Him, feeling Shame, fear of not being able to change. HONEST WITH OTHERS – fear of rejection. How…

Miracles happen when you obey God. But it takes courage to obey God. Watch/listen to this message and find the courage to obey!John Ettore

It takes courage to be Christian in our culture – but don’t fear, God will give you His courage. Acts chapter 4:1-31 NLT; Matthew 10:16-20 NLTJohn Ettore

Life is hard and there will be times when you will need exceptional courage - courage beyond your own. Listen/watch this message and learn how you can find courage to face any obstacle in life.Key Scripture: Acts chapter 4 NLT; John 16:33 NLTJohn Ettore

Do you want to walk powerfully with God? If so, you will need to follow Jesus’ example of being, “All-in”. Jesus was “all-in”. This was the key to His success. It is the key to yours as well. Key Scriptures: John 5:16-20 NKJJohn Ettore

When Jesus and religion collide John 5:1-15John Ettore

Elijah was a powerful prophet of the Old Testament who accomplished mighty things for God. However in-spite of these accomplishments, he faced burnout and intimidation - even running for his life and asking God to take it. But God refreshed him and restored him back with a new assignment. Join Pastor John and Josh as they jump into the word togethe…

Gary Mancini shares this morning. His daughter Kiersten Clegg shares before Gary speaks. What a treat for the GPC family.John Ettore

Seeing our sin [what we are by nature – rebellious and self-willed] is a work of God. This means that it is dangerous to go hunting for our sin. The Devil brings condemnation regarding our sin. The Holy Spirit brings conviction. The difference is between hopelessness and despair on the one hand and joyous freedom and appreciation for God’s love and…

The repentance necessary to enter into God’s world is not merely remorseover bad actions, it is much deeper. The changed thinking that Jesus is calling for is a change from seeing sin as behavioral to seeing it as a relational problem between oneself and God. Sin is independence from our Creator.Key passages: Matthew 4:17, 2 Cor. 7:10, Jeremiah 17:…

What expectations (of yourself or others) are you trying to fill your clay pots with when He has something better for you?Lord, Expose our dead ritualistic purification rules and expectations and transform us into something alive. An extravagant, celebratory, people helping loving and affirming God. A God who is fearless about giving this new wine …

Sometimes being led by the Spirit takes us beyond our comfort zones. But if we walk in obedience, and believe we are who God says we are; we can stand firm in the trials, come out of the desert in the power of the Spirit, and do what we have been called to do.ROMANS 8:14 NLT “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God”…

Seeing God: When God enables us by His Spirit to apprehend with the eyes of our heart His character, His ways and His presence as revealed in His Word. -Eph. 1:15-18a-For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among youand your love for all the saints-vs. 16-do not cease giving thanks for you, while making menti…

Have you been blessed by the Father's voice into adulthood? Have you heard him tell you, “You are my son or daughter whom I love, with you I am well pleased”? Are you still trying to receive the approval of your mother or father which they have not given? Self-worth ultimately comes because we have heard the author of all Fatherhood affirm our iden…

Sons of evil men who turned to God and turned the whole nation with them. Prostitutes who live new lives. Changed people! And this is the point; God comes to people like us as we are and accepts us but he also offers hope and his promise to change us.John Ettore

God desires us to teach and train our children by being a Godly Example for them. *A few key Scripture references - Col 3:16, Deut 6:6,7John Ettore

GPC has supported Mario and Esther Hernandez in their ministry in Mexico for over twenty years. John and Mario have traveled and ministered together for years. Enjoy this inspiring messageMario Hernandez

Grace has given us a new nature, the nature of God, living inside us. It has the power to overcome our rebellious self-centeredness, but it does not happen automatically. The Holy Spirit does not overpower our will and force us to choose God’s will. We get to decide how much of the new nature we will experience and how far the new nature will repla…

Often we blame God for our problems, when sometimes we are the problem. However, even then, the God of Hope will bring us hope.John Ettore

There are so many Moms of Hope in the Bible. God has used moms to do some of His greatest works throughout history. Listen to this message and see how God can bring hope through you!Key Scriptures: 2 Tim 1:5; Judges 5:7-9; Pr 6:20-23; 1 Sam 1:10-18;Matt 15:21-28; Luke 1:38John Ettore

2 Corinthians 4:15-18 Ph; 1 Peter 5:5-11 NKJOften we get confused and discouraged when we go through trials. But rather than focusing on the trial, focus on what God is building in you through the trial. This will give you the hope you need. We will ALL go through some level of suffering in life. Some more than others, but life is hard for all of u…