Mission Gate Prison Ministry

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petitiion, with thanksgiving, present your requiests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will gua…

In this weeks offender testimony, Rick interviews an ex-greek-gangster from 1987. Make sure you share this wonderful testimony that will touch your soul. 

In Episode #61, Rick Mathes takes us to John 4:7, exploring the well where Christ speaks to the Samaritan woman about living water. What well springs do you continue to go to when you are dry? Are th…

In Testimony #5, Rick Mathes interviews an original Mafia member who transformed his life from Crime to Christ. We take you back to 1991 in this throwback, and hope you are touched by the saving powe…

In Episode #61, Rick Mathes preaches on the 7 dimensions of the personalities of Chirst. We learn a fundamental principle about how we are to display Christ to a dark world, who is need of a savior. …

In Testimonial episode #3, Rick Mathes interviews a prisoner behind bars in 1991. His crime: Assualt on an Officer. His Lawyer: Jesus Christ! Listen to a man with a gang and street background, be tra…

In this weeks Episode, #3 takes us back to 1997, where Trish Mathes interviews a ex-prostitute, ex-crack addict, turn Christian. This blast from the past will leave you speechless. Mission Gate has d…

In Episode #59, Rick Mathes preaches on the fundamental truths of losing ones life for the sake of Christ. This message addresses the questions that arise in ones spirit when reading Philippians 3:7-…

In show #2 of our ex-felon testimonies, Rick Mathes interviews an ex-felon who was convicted of Robbery in 1996. Know that eventhough this man was in prison, he was "happy to be there". Listen in, an…

In Episode #58 of our Sermon Podcast, Rick Mathes preaches on the Great Commission. With all the issues that we face today, from abortion, to public confessions of faith, we are finding ourselves mor…

In this Episode, Rick Mathes releases Testimonies Recorded from the 1980's and 90's that have been in the Mission Gate vault. We pray that these shows will touch your heart, and we ask that if it doe…

In Episode #57, Rick Mathes preaches on the Magna Carta of the Bible; the Book of Romans. In this sermon, Ricks central theme revolves around Chapter 12, and verse 12 where Paul commisions us to Pers…

In Episode #56 Rick Mathes preaches on the Lord's Textbook, Isaiah 42. Here in this sermon, we take a look at the moment in Jesus' ministry where He comes to the realization that he himself is the Ch…

In Episode #55, Rick Mathes Preaches of the various translations of Romans 10:9 giving us different perspectives that can be fundamental in our knowledge of scripture in its intended form. What Trans…

In Episode #54, Rick Mathes preaches on John 20:11, and that moment when Mary believed somebody took her Lord. Has somebody taken your Lord away? Listen to the possiblities that arise in everyday lif…

In Episode #53, Rick Mathes preaches about the Triumphal entry. But I guarantee you never heard a sermon like this. Most teach about a perspective of being part of the crowd singing hosanna. Rick tak…

In Todays Episode, Rick Mathes Preaches on Matthew Chapter 10:38 and 39, where Jesus says, he who does not take his cross and follow me, is not worthy of me. These are heavy words from our Lord an…

In Episode #51, Rick Mathes Preaches the Gospel according to John in Chapter 1. God's great majestic power can't be fathomed, and in this show Rick breaks down the Creators power where God spoke the …

In Episode #50, Rick Mathes Preaches on the fundemental priciples conserning the Triune God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He also takes you back over 30yrs ago, when he first became a faithful b…