We are Champions of the Family.
At Church at the Gates, we seek to equip and strengthen all families, not least of which, the Family of God. In March, we are highlighting one of the interconnected pieces of this family each week, and seeking to directly equip them to seek the Lord more freely, with their whole life. Below, you'll find each sermon, along with a list of resources and application for the given week. We call you to dig in, and open your heart to the change that Jesus brings.
STRONGER SINGLES
A sermon on stronger singles from March 2025.
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RESOURCES FOR STRONGER SINGLES
Each week, we ask you to practically apply. Here are some ideas! Engage on one thing. (Updated the Monday after the service)
-Take in one resource.
-Pray.
-Commit to trust God deeply.
-Commit to pursue contentment.
-Receive grace for today.
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Waiting Isn’t a Waste: A book on God’s comfort in all seasons of waiting, not necessarily just singleness.
-by Mark Vroegop
-Article on Desiring God
-Article by Keep Believing Ministries
Not Yet Married: The Pursuit of Joy in Singleness & Dating
-By Marshall Segal
Click on the links below to listen to or watch to audio/visual resources:
Finding Intimacy and Community: A personal testimony on celibacy, singleness, and deep friendship for a single, gay Christian.
-Art Pereira on Theology in the Raw
How Do I Find Value in Being Single?
-by Christopher Yuan
The Gift of Singleness: with Tara-Leigh Cobble
-By the Becoming Something Podcast
A Conversation about Singleness: 3 single women, from life-long singleness to widowhood.
-The Gospel Coalition: Soojin Park, Anna Meade Harris, and Lydia Brownback
Finding Hope & Help in Singleness
-Jenilyn Swett on the IBCD Podcast
Leading Out of Your Singleness
-Video by Pete Scazzero
The Meaning of Marriage: A hardy theology of marriage, regardless of whether you desire marriage or not.
-Sermon series by Timothy Keller
-Sermon Series by Matt Chandler
STRONGER COUPLES
A sermon on stronger marriages from March 2025.
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RESOURCES FOR STRONGER COUPLES
Each week, we ask you to practically apply. Here are some ideas! Engage on one thing.
-Take in a resource.
-Attend Created for Connection Marriage Workshop.
-Offer forgiveness freely. Practice #1: a) Confess your sins. b) Repent. c) Forgive the sins of others
-Inspect your inheritance. Practice #2: Ask yourself, “How was my view of marriage shaped by how my parents handled a) Conflict, b) Love, and c) Roles?
-Cultivate persistant hope. Practice #3: a) Confess your despair, and repent. b) Believe in what you cannot see. c) Find a good friend
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-Dan Allender & Steve Call
-by Timothy & Kathy Keller
The Meaning of Marriage: Couples Devotional
-by Timothy & Kathy Keller
What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
-By Paul David Tripp
-By Andreas Köstenburger & David W. Jones
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– Sermon Series by Timothy Keller
STRONGER FAMILIES
Two sermons on stronger parenting and stronger families from March 2025.
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Part 2 of Stronger Families:
RESOURCES FOR STRONGER FAMILIES
Each week, we ask you to practically apply. Here are some ideas! Engage on one thing. (Updated the Monday after the service)
-Take in one resource.
-Pray for your family.
-Have family dinner 1-2 times a week – all at the table together, catching up on everyone’s days, in whatever chaotic form that looks like.
-Do one devotional or Bible-centered thing with your family a week. It doesn’t have to be pretty!
-Acknowledge your shortcomings, and ask for forgiveness.
-Examine: How was your view of boundaries, discipline, and parenting formed by your own upbringing?
-Ask your children how you can pray for them. Pray for them before bed/dinner.
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3 Words To Change Your Parenting
-By Mark Resch
-Webpage with parent guides for many topics!
The New City Catechism – For all ages!
-By the Gospel Coalition
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
-By Kevin Deyoung
The Ology: Beginner Theology book to do with kids
-By Marty Machowski & Andy McGuire
Raising Passionate Followers of Jesus – 0-18 guide to parent and raise children to follow Jesus.
-By Phil & Diane Comer
-By Paul David Tripp
-By Tedd Tripp
-By Jack Klumpenhower
Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms
-by Gloria Furman
Family Discipleship – Celebrate and mark moments and milestones in your family.
-By Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin
-By Jon Tyson
A Neglected Grace: Family Worship
-By Jason Helopoulos
Habits of the Household:Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms – Simple daily rhythms to parent, discipline and teach your kids.
-By Justin Whitmel Earley
-By Andreas Köstenburger & David W. Jones
-By Jefferson Bethke
Click on the links below to listen to or watch to audio/visual resources:
-Sermon by Paul David Tripp
-Sermon by Matt Chandler
-Training the Church
-A series of 15 minute parenting videos, particularly for parents of adolescents.
-by Jon Tyson
-by Beth Moore
-Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler
God’s Big Story: Podcast for Kids
-by the Village Church
The Biggest Story: Podcast for Kids
-by Crossway
Tiny Theologians: Podcast for Kids
-by Training the Church
STRONGER LEGACY
A sermon on building a stronger legacy from March 2025.
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RESOURCES FOR STRONGER LEGACY
Each week, we ask you to practically apply. Here are some ideas! Engage on one thing. (Updated the Monday after the service)
-Take in one resource.
-Pray.
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Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel
-by Gaye B. Clark
-By Larry E. McCall
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Healing Parent & Adult Child Relationships (Pt.1)
Healing Parent & Adult Child Relationships (Pt.2)
-by Dr. John Townsend