Alignment to the Assignment // Isaac Gutierrez

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

A pastor in Mexico explains how his church exploded from 20 to over 500 people per service.

In this episode, Pastor Isaac Gutierrez delivers a sermon at Gold Street Garden Church titled 'Alignment to the Assignment.' He begins by introducing himself as a Mexican pastor who, with his wife, took over his father's church 12 years ago, growing it from 20 to over 500 people per service. Gutierrez shares his personal testimony of finding joy in Christ and discusses the expansion of their ministry, including launching pastors to other cities and opening a second rehab center for men. He recounts a vision of palm trees in pots, symbolizing Christians who need to break free from limitations to grow and oversee obstacles. The sermon centers on Ephesians 1:11-13, emphasizing that believers are chosen and marked by God for a purpose. Gutierrez uses the analogy of a car hitting a pothole and twisting the steering wheel, representing how life's challenges can misalign our hearts from God's will. He argues that following Christ, not our hearts, is key, and addresses issues like offense, pornography, and the need for discipleship. Gutierrez criticizes the focus on titles and entertainment in modern Christianity, urging responsibility over leadership roles. He shares personal anecdotes, such as giving away a $5,000 guitar to a young musician after God instructed him, to illustrate obedience and blessing. The sermon outlines three 'Ps' that come with alignment: power, provision, and protection. Gutierrez explains that provision comes from being an ambassador of God's kingdom, not worrying about material needs. He tells a story of angelic protection when he and his father were threatened by a gang in Mexico, highlighting divine intervention. Throughout, he encourages listeners to align their families and priorities with God, sharing how his own kids worship as a reflection of parental example. Gutierrez concludes by challenging the audience to trust God's timing and resources, citing examples like free airline tickets provided through a pilot's offer.

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A fervent sermon about surrendering personal ambition to the assignment Gutierrez believes God gives.

Isaac Gutierrez frames the sermon around a hard spiritual exchange: God's assignment has to come before the life a person has already pictured.

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You want a church-room message that puts your plans under God's assignment while insisting joy and peace can hold even in your worst place.

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