Ironwood Church

Pastors Luke Simmons, Seth Troutt, and Matthew Braselton provide biblical answers and wisdom to questions on a variety of issues. King & Culture Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-culture/id15310366310:04:28 - Is there a dream or vision, outside of our abilities, that each of you has for Gateway or Redemption that will require years to achieve?0:08:48 - What are we doing, and what more could we do to engage the issue of abortion more in our community?0:11:28 - Is pornography use grounds for divorce?  Is Gateway doing anything to confront pornography and support wives?  If so, what?0:14:29 - What does Redemption believe about mental health struggles?0:16:57 - Is there a Biblical foundation for Church membership?  Why do you find it important?0:21:20 - Why are there so many English versions of the Bible, and why did Gateway choose ESV?0:25:10 - As pastors, what patterns of sin and brokenness do you see over and over?  Are there “usual suspects” that shipwreck people’s lives, and how would you admonish us to avoid them?0:31:50 - Is the creation account in Genesis literal or allegorical?  And what ramifications does that have on the Gospel?0:36:02 - How are does ‘perseverance of the saints’ go?  If someone was baptized and had fruit earlier in life but then walked away, are they still saved?0:39:13 - Are there any plans to teach through any end-times books? (Revelation, Ezekiel, Daniel)0:40:03 - Are there any specific areas of ministry that need extra support as we go into the new year?0:41:25 - How does Gateway view the LGBTQ community?0:42:10 - How should Christians consider the legal use of alcohol and/or recreational drugs like marijuana?0:47:18 - What does the Bible tell us about angels?  Are they around protecting us, guiding us, and keeping us from going the wrong path?0:49:30 - What is Luke’s role with Redemption, and who else is a part of the leadership team?  What is Tyler Johnson’s role, now that he’s returned from sabbatical?0:53:10 - Is COVID a sign from Revelation?0:56:18 - How and when should Christians choose to actively engage in civil disobedience?0:59:57 - We talk a lot about God the Father and Jesus the Son, but not as much about the Holy Spirit.  What exactly is the role of the Spirit?1:01:53 - If I want to be developed as a leader in the church, what should I do?1:05:20 - Could you further explain the conviction of Redemption AZ that says “Chronic seriousness is often a symptom of chronic insecurity”?1:09:52 - What are your thoughts on prepping and storing up ammo in the event of political/ societal unrest that leads to a need to defend yourself?1:12:42 - What aspect of your role is most misunderstood?1:15:40 - What can we look forward to heaven being like?1:17:12 - What does Judgment Day look like for Christians when they stand before God and give an account for their life?1:19:34 - After the Bible, what one book would you recommend for personal Christian growth?1:21:19 - Closing Prayer

Pastor Luke Simmons provides three crucial questions to answer as you prepare for 2022. For more resources, go to https://gateway.redemptionaz.com/2022.***HOW TO FIND US***SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongatewayINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gatewayWEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Why does Herod see Jesus as a threat? Why do the wise men see him as a treasure? Seth looks at the dark side of the first Christmas that results from King Herod’s insecurity and invites us to see why Jesus is a different type of King.***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons preaches on Communion — what it is, why it's a meal, and what happens when we take it. He also explores four historic views about how Jesus is present in Communion.***MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXE7_Ja7GoGjKMl-1sM62lzW***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons explains the Bible's imagery around baptism and shows how it changes our lives and gives us new power to be the new people God has made us to be.***MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXE7_Ja7GoGjKMl-1sM62lzW***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastors Luke Simmons and Seth Troutt co-teach on what the church is, why gathering is both biblical and important, and the approach we should have as we come to church.***MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXE7_Ja7GoGjKMl-1sM62lzW***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Seth discusses how the incarnation calls into vulnerability and how hope leads us into love. ***MORE IN THIS SERIES***https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXE7_Ja7GoGjKMl-1sM62lzW***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

In light of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are called to persevere in following Jesus while holding fast to the truth that our sorrow will turn into joy.***MORE IN THIS SERIES*** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXEWazZKmx9C7XefJErKLzzA  ***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Pastor Luke Simmons shares Jesus’ promises about the Holy Spirit, and how they give us the soft hearts and steel spines that we need to stay faithful in a world of trouble.***MORE IN THIS SERIES*** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXEWazZKmx9C7XefJErKLzzA  ***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com

Being hated is disappointing but not surprising for followers of Jesus.How should Christians respond when the hate shows up?***MORE IN THIS SERIES*** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPYr0nMpCrXEWazZKmx9C7XefJErKLzzA  ***HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/RedemptionChurchGateway/?sub_confirmation=1 FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/redemptiongateway INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/redemption.gateway WEBSITE http://gateway.redemptionaz.com