Gateway Christian Fellowship is a non denominational church lead by Pastor Lance Bane in West Haven, Connecticut. As a Gateway of hope, we are building a healthy, empowered family, supernaturally experiencing and sharing the Presence of God with our region and beyond. Our mission is to help people experience the kindness of God and lead brilliant lives together. Join us weekly for an encouraging message.
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Lance Bane Podcasts
It’s easy to overlook the every day aspect of our lives and minimize our contribution to the lives of others. Welcome to “Ordinary People. Extraordinary Lives.” The podcast that helps us experience the grace of God when facing the everyday challenges of life.
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On Christmas Eve, we are reminded that the deepest wounds we carry cannot be healed from afar. Therefore, God came close to us. “The Needed Nearness of God” proclaims the hope of Emmanuel - God with us.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this end-of-the-year message, join us for a guided prayer to release your burdens and cares to Jesus, inspired by Matthew 11:28-30. Surrender what weighs you down, receive His rest, and rejoice in God’s faithfulness.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this Christmas season, Lynn Lincoln pulls from the story of Mary, mother of Jesus and reminds us that our “yes” to God is powerful, just like Mary.By Pastor Lynn Lincoln
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Advent: Upward Longing in an Inward World
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46:56In a world that often pulls us inward, leading to despair, apathy, and distraction, Advent calls us to embrace an upward longing as we anticipate Christ’s return. This sermon delves into how the four themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—guide us from self-centeredness to Kingdom living between Christ’s first and second coming.…
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Understanding Divine Healing Through the Ministry of Jesus
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46:58In this timely and much-needed message from Scott Tavolacci, he reminds us that God is a healer and is always willing to heal people because there is always more goodness from God. He emphasizes that we all need healing, and Jesus is the same.By Pastor Scott Tavolacci
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Jesus invites us to lay down the stones of judgment and self-condemnation so His mercy can heal us, free us, and empower us to live a life that truly honors God.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Stone Throwers and Mercy Givers, Part 1, delves into the idea of weaponizing righteousness to judge others and ourselves while neglecting mercy. It encourages us to experience Jesus’ love, whether it’s corrective or merciful.By Pastor Lance Bane
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The Great Commission: A Call to All for All
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33:14The Egypt mission team share testimonies of their trip with an encouraging reminder that the Great Commission is our mission.By Pastor Angel Sanchez
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Pastor Lance explores the biblical principle of impartation, showing how God and His people share life, grace, and spiritual gifts relationally to strengthen, bless, and equip others.By Pastor Lance Bane
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As Gateway celebrates 50 years of God’s faithfulness, Pastor Lance explores three powerful Greek words that define our identity and mission: Ekklesia (we are the called-out ones with Kingdom authority), Doxa (we behold and reflect His transforming glory), and Ekballo (we are thrust out into the harvest). This message casts vision for Gateway’s next…
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In this message from Colossians 3, Pastor Lance reminds us that loving Jesus wholeheartedly means letting our union with Him transform how we relate to others. When we live from our new identity hidden with Christ, we forgive freely, speak with grace, and pursue unity that reflects His love and victory in our relationships.…
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Jake Kail calls us to embrace the marriage of Word and Spirit, living a Psalm 1 lifestyle of worship and truth.By Jake Kail
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New England Aflame 2025 - October 18 AM
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1:25:10Eric Gilmour unveils the humility of the gospel and teaches us to encounter God’s Word through fact, faith, and feeling.By Eric Gilmour
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Jake Kail shares how true deliverance leads to holiness—freedom not just from sin, but for deeper union with Jesus.By Jake Kail
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Eric Gilmour invites us to slow down and rediscover the beauty, intimacy, and reward of simply being with Jesus.By Eric Gilmour
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Disappointment doesn’t have to define us—it can become a doorway to deeper intimacy with Jesus. In this message, discover how Christ heals the heartache of deferred hope and turns pain into renewed affection and steadfast faith.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Discover the unshakable security of God’s love as Pastor Lance reveals how the Holy Spirit seals believers with divine ownership, authority, and the guaranteed promise of eternal glory.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this timely message from Pastor Lance, discover freedom from hidden idols and learn to love Jesus wholeheartedly, surrendering daily to His truth, grace, and power.By Pastor Lance Bane
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This weeks message is a special time of story telling, encouragement, and a call to rest in the love of King Jesus. Be encouraged by our teams recent mission adventure to Kenya.By Kenya 2025 Team
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In this special prayer service, we collectively say ‘yes’ to King Jesus. It’s the one word that changes everything. When we say yes to Jesus, He refreshes us with His presence, multiplies our offering, and leads us into freedom and purpose.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this message, Pastor Lance unpacks what it means to be a Spirit-filled people who gather, release, and send—because what God places in us is meant to flow through us.By Pastor Lance Bane
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God equips us, not to make us comfortable but to make us capable for good works, Kingdom impact, and lasting fruit. In this message, discover how Jesus restores, strengthens, and prepares us to live fully equipped lives.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this message, Pastor Lance reminds us that the promises of God are not reached by accident—they are entered by being in position: knowing who you are in Him, standing on truth and belief, bowing in worship, listening with eyes and ears of faith, and stepping out in service.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this message, Pastor Scott Tavolacci teaches us why healing is central to God’s heart, and that He’s still setting things right in our bodies, minds, and spirits today.By Pastor Scott Tavolacci
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Pastor Lance reminds Gateway that we are being renewed as a house of prayer, where prayer flows from union with God—anchoring us in His presence, aligning us with His promises, and forming us into a Spirit-led people.By Pastor Lance Bane
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God is renewing Gateway, not just as a place that sings, but as a people who host His presence. This message invites you to rediscover worship as a whole-life response that transforms you and brings delight to God.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 9
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55:00In conclusion of the series on relationships, Pastor Lance encourages the church to exercise the 5 Cs of relationship so that each person can feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure, offering the church it's best opportunity to embody the metaphors of the New Testament to a hurting world.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 8
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37:04In this message, Pastor Lance reinforces the importance of sharing our spiritual gifts with each other and that we are to be motivated by love so we can help everyone rise together.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 7
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50:45In the ongoing series on relationships, Pastor Lance invites us to nurture spiritual and emotional integration. By doing so, we can utilize the gifts God has given us as seeds for growth, healing, and hope.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 6
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49:29Continuing in our series on relationships, Pastor Lance begins his discussion on the importance of sowing and planting seed through spiritual conversations in the lives of others.
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 5
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51:31Healthy, flourishing relationships start in the soil of our hearts, where God’s truth, love, and the Beatitudes grow to heal, transform, and foster a life-giving presence in our relationships.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Fourishing - Part 4
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35:20In this message, Pastor Lance highlights the toxins of unforgiveness, judgment, pride, and bitterness. They don’t just poison the heart, they quietly sabotage our relationships.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Guest speaker, Denny Cramer, shares a timely message about the importance of receiving the Baptism of the Holy Spirit that we can live with the power that God makes available to us.By Prophet Dennis Cramer
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 3
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28:33Continuing in a series on relationships, Pastor Lance reminds us of the importance of quality of our heart for stewarding growth.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Keep on Believing is a faith-based relational message on healing, which describes the woman's faith with the issue of blood and how she received her healing. It also illustrates how God used this testimony to inspire Jairus, when he received the negative report that his daughter had already died, and was advised not to trouble Jesus any further for…
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In this humorous message using stories from her life, Keacha Lewis, shares an encouraging word about how the strength of our faith fuels our trust in God as we overcome the challenges and scares that life throws at us.By Keacha Rogers
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 2
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45:48Join Pastor Lance and discover how relationships flourish in intentional spaces—where pride is surrendered, religion is silenced, and God’s love invites us home.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Relationships: God's Garden for Human Flourishing - Part 1
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41:56In this message, Pastor Lance talks about how relationships are God’s garden for human flourishing — when cultivated with intentionality, love, and grace, they produce the fruit of healing, purpose, and transformation in our lives and communities.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Every great move of God starts with one powerful word - Yes. Pastor Lance invites us to slow down, lean in, and experience the life-changing power of a surrendered heart. Saying “yes” to God is about trusting His goodness and embracing the adventure He has prepared. It’s not a “yes” to everything — it’s a “yes” to the One who holds everything.…
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Celebrating Jesus Christ and His resurrection is Intellectually credible and makes hope effectual and transformational. Join Pastor Lance as we explore this reality.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Passover is more than avoiding death, it’s God coming near. Join Pastor Lance as he talks about this powerful truth.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Our team recently went on a mission trip to South Africa. With personal stories of celebration and challenge, each team member offers a valuable word for the church. Listen and be inspired.
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God’s love is like a lighthouse—both welcoming and refreshing, while also warning us of hidden and known dangers. In this message, Pastor Lance draws from the book of Galatians to shine light on the threats of this present evil age and to guide us toward spiritual flourishing as we remain faithful to King Jesus.…
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In this passionate and enthusiastic message, Pastor Judy Shaw emphasizes the significance of saying “yes” to God, as it aligns with His will and contributes to our future growth and flourishing.By Pastor Judy Shaw
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In this message, Pastor Scott Tavolacci, emphasizes the importance of being in harmony with King Jesus and His mission in order to effectively operate in the authority He has given us.By Pastor Scott Tavolacci
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In this message, Pastor Lance explores how hopeful resilience is not merely about surviving disappointment; it’s the intense process through which God builds endurance, shapes character, and awakens unshakable hope, as His love is a present reality poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.By Pastor Lance Bane
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In this message, Pastor Lance addresses our renewed love for Jesus, our Kingdom mission, and how faith and hopeful resilience sustain a life of purpose and transformation.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Faith is real, but it’s not final. Failure is something we experience; it’s not who we are. In this message, follow along with Pastor Lance as we continue seeking God for a revitalized faith.By Pastor Lance Bane
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Our created design and maturing in love foster a desire within each of us to live for a cause bigger than ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lance highlights the role of faith, its definition, and four facts about faith.By Pastor Lance Bane
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