Gateway Church’s new senior pastor, Daniel Floyd, presented his message to his brand new congregation.
In the message, “Some Things Never Change,” Daniel Floyd and his wife, Tammy, first gave honor to their new home church before Daniel spoke on the foundational role of the Word of God.
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“We are honestly humbled and honored that God would choose us for this assignment,” Floyd said. “We really believe the best days are ahead.”
Reflecting on the recent changes in his own life, moving states, changing schools for his children and adjusting to new rhythms, Floyd shared a powerful insight: in times of transition, it’s vital to anchor ourselves to what doesn’t change.
Using Proverbs 22:28 as a foundation, “Do not remove the ancient boundary stones set up by your ancestors,” he warned against slowly drifting from spiritual truths. “What some people would do is move them a little bit at a time… almost unnoticeable, so that by the time it was noticed, it had been moved feet,” he explained. “There are some boundary lines… that just can’t ever change.”
He outlined spiritual “boundary stones” that must remain firm:
- Love for God
“Our love for God is an all-in kind of love,” Floyd said, referencing Mark 12:30. Passion for God isn’t just about loud worship, he emphasized, but about consistent commitment. “You can feel something in a moment, but once the feeling is gone, will you keep doing it?… That’s the true test of passion.” - Love for People
Floyd reminded the church that they carry the ministry of reconciliation. “It’s mindboggling that the God of the universe… decides to choose you and me,” he said. “When you go to class, you’re an ambassador of Christ… when you’re at the beach wanting nobody to talk to you, you’re an ambassador of Christ.” - Love for God’s Word: A Boundary That Cannot Be Moved
Encouraging the church to remain in the vine, Floyd challenged the congregation not to limit their for the Word of God. “The word of the Lord remains forever.” The Bible is not just principles or stories—it’s “the living word of God.” It shapes every part of life: “It guides us in relationships, finances, parenting, wisdom… every area.” He adds, “One word from God can change everything.” - Love for One Another: We Need Each Other
Floyd reminded Gateway that “We need each other.” The Christian life “was not designed to do in isolation.” He cited Hebrews 10:25 to emphasize the importance of community: “Let us not give up meeting together… but let us encourage one another all the more.” - Worship as a Lifestyle
“We are a worshiping house,” he declared. “May I come into the house of God and give my all for a God who knows my name… healed me, redeemed me and gave me a purpose.”
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This message marks a defining moment for Gateway Church—a line drawn in the sand to leave behind the past and a call to wholehearted devotion.
As the church moves forward, it steps into a new era about fervent love for God, deep compassion for people, unwavering commitment to His Word and intentional community. This is more than a vision; it is a divine mandate. Gateway Church is not looking back. The foundation has been laid, the torch has been passed and a fresh fire is being kindled for the days to come.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
