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Carlos Ortiz - Go - The Way - Gateway Austin

Following Jesus is less prescriptive and more descriptive. We are given a general framework by the early disciples of how to live out the teachings of Jesus and follow his way. They are simple, but not easy, they are repeatable but grow more difficult, they allow anyone who believes to choose to follow, and all who remain faithful will grow stronger over time. We are like a tree planted by His waters, we grow strong in Him, and we become an immovable force in God’s kingdom.

We will walk the entire church through the same process we walked our staff and some leaders through when it comes to what we are called to be as disciples of Jesus. We’ll read through Matthew 28 and Acts 2 each week and break down each part of the framework.

Go
February 2, 2026 / Carlos Ortiz

What does it truly mean to “go” as a follower of Jesus? In this message, we explore Jesus’ call to live a fruitful life rooted in prayer, faithfulness, and obedience—not salesmanship or arguments. Drawing from Luke 10 and the practices of the early church, we’re reminded that our role is to represent Jesus well, build…

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Give
January 22, 2026 / Eric Bryant

What if generosity is not about having more, but about trusting God’s abundance? Through a powerful story of an unexpected gift from a child and Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, this message explores how scarcity shapes our fears and how the Kingdom of God invites us into a new reality of trust,…

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Give
January 20, 2026

Key Idea All we have belongs to God, so we intentionally steward it all as an act of service to God and to others. LEAN IN – Connecting Life to the Message LOOK UP – Scripture Engagement Main Passage: Matthew 6:19-34 Read this passage from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount aloud. Take two passes if…

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Grow
January 18, 2026 / Carlos Ortiz

What would it look like to step into a new year with a faith bigger than our circumstances? As conflict, uncertainty, and fear fill the headlines, this message invites us into a different way of living—the Way of Jesus. Not a set of religious rules, but a life shaped by trust, transformation, and intentional growth….

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Grow
January 18, 2026

Theme: Planted Together Key Idea: Growing from belief in Jesus into a lifelong apprenticeship—becoming like Him through relationship, formation, and obedience. LEAN IN — Connecting Life to the Message The message talked about wanting a faith bigger than our circumstances, not just better circumstances. Early followers of Jesus were known for living differently—and sometimes uncomfortably…

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Gather
January 12, 2026 / Carlos Ortiz

Following Jesus is not a private or passive belief but a shared way of life that forms us slowly through presence, practice, and community. When the church gathers around Christ, we are replanted, reshaped, and made resilient for God’s kingdom.

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