The Gathering Ottawa's Message Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Gathering Ottawa's Message Podcast
Welcome to The Gathering Ottawa's Message Podcast! Updated weekly, you'll hear a message from The Gathering's Lead Pastor, Jeff Jantzi. Check out our website, thegatheringottawa.com for additional ways to watch, connect and give!
Romans 13 is all about how we are to live as good & godly citizens in a secular society, particularly as it relates to the government and those in positions of power over us in society. How are we as followers of Jesus to think about our relationship with the state and with governing authorities? What about when we disagree with the governing authorities or when they even impose 'evil' laws upon us? What then? Paul talks us through it in Romans 13...
Text: Romans 13
What does it look like to set our minds on things above when all the responsibilities of life are navigated in earthly realities? How do you clothe yourself with humility and compassion when ego and self promotion seem to always be in style? In Colossians 3:1-17, we are invited to live resurrected lives as a witness to the world.
Text: Col 3:1-17
Romans 12-16 is all about how we are to live in light of all that God has done for us in Christ (i.e "The Gospel", as Paul explained it in Romans 1-11). And in Romans 12:3-21, Paul hones in our relationships with one another. How should the Gospel shape our relationships in the church? And how should it impact the way we deal with conflict and with people who make life difficult for us? How is the good news of Jesus good news for our relationships? That's the question in this week's passage...
Text: Romans 12:3-21
Having marveled at the gospel and God’s sovereign power in the first eleven chapters of Romans, Paul now begins to consider the difference this makes in our lives and in the way we treat one another. So, how can we live full on for God? And how does the Gospel change the way we live?
Text: Romans 12:1-2
In Romans 9–11, Paul grapples with many big questions about God’s sovereignty, his plan of salvation, 'divine election', the role of Israel in God's story, and his desire to use us to share his message with those who don't know Jesus. But if God is truly in control and everything is predetermined according to his sovereign plan, what is our role, really?
Text: Romans 9-11
Romans 8 ends with these incredible words of assurance from the Apostle Paul: “…nothing can ever separate us from God’s love…” And yet sometimes we still can feel separated from God’s love. So what do these words mean? And how can they change the way we live our lives and relate to God today?
Text: Romans 8:31-39
It’s one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible: “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28) But what does it actually mean? And how does the truth of this verse play out in the brokenness and pain of life?
Text: Romans 8:18-21, 28-30
Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we (who are in Christ) have been forgiven for all of our sin. But it doesn't stop there. Not only have we been forgiven, but we've also been given the Holy Spirit. But what does that mean? And what does it look like to experience "Life in the Spirit?"
This week, we are exploring the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 8 about how the Holy Spirit prays for us with 'groanings that cannot be expressed with words' (V26-27). What in the world is that all about?!
Text: Romans 8:22-27
Dan Chook Reid, our church planter, is back with his own message on how we are the children of God.
Text: 1 John 3:1-10
Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we (who are in Christ) have been forgiven for all of our sin. But it doesn't stop there. Not only have we been forgiven, but we've also been empowered by the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus by the Spirit's power. But what does that mean? And what does it look like to experience "Life in the Spirit?" This week, we are exploring the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 8 about the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit affirms us as sons and daughters of God.
Text: Romans 8:14-17
Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, we (who are in Christ) have been forgiven for all of our sin. But it doesn't stop there. Not only have we been forgiven, but we've also been empowered by the Holy Spirit to follow Jesus by the Spirit's power. But what does that mean? And what does it look like to experience "Life in the Spirit?" This week, we are exploring the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 8 about the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit empowers & equips us for life with Him.
Text: Romans 8:1-13
Enjoy resurrection testimonies from Tristano Raponi, Sarah Johnston, Grace and Ellie Gamage, and Matthew and Melanie Koop, as well as a short message from Jeff on Ephesians 2:4-6
At times, the voice of condemnation & shame can speak quite loudly to our hearts: "You're not good enough. God doesn't love you as you are. God could never forgive you for what you did. You're too flawed, too sinful, too broken to be accepted by God..." and on and one we could go. So how does the Gospel of Jesus confront these voices?
Text: Romans 8:1-4
Having walked through the gospel in Romans 1–5, Paul now applies it directly to the lives of the Roman believers, showing them how they can live free from sin. But it wasn’t just true for them, it’s true for us too. So, how can we avoid negative cycles and break free from the power of sin?
Text: Romans 6 & 7
Because of Jesus, we can have peace with God and access to God's presence in our daily lives. So what keeps us from living into that peace? And what keeps us from accessing God's presence? How can our feelings some times get in the way of the facts of our salvation?
Text: Romans 5
It’s a mind boggling truth - that a just and holy God would declare sinners to be righteous because of what Jesus did on the cross. Yet many of us fail to recognize this truth. So what’s so amazing about grace?
Text: Romans 3:21-28, 4:1-25
To understand the good news of the gospel we first have understand the bad news of our sin. So what’s wrong with the world? And what’s wrong with US?
Text: Romans 1:18-3:23
Romans is a letter that has transformed many lives. From Paul’s original audience of first-century house churches in Rome to us today at The Gathering in 2024 - the truths contained in this letter are life-changing, giving us a deeper knowledge of the Gospel while also equipping us to apply the Gospel in our daily lives.
That’s why, throughout the winter and spring of 2024, we’re journeying through the book of Romans together as a church family. As we look ahead to all that God has for us as a church family, we want ensure that we are being shaped & formed by the Gospel in all that we do; knowing it more deeply while applying it more intentionally. We want to be a people who are being transformed by the Gospel!
Although the church Paul is writing to is facing difficulty and persecution, Paul is confident in the message of the gospel and urges them to remain confident as well. So how can we become confident in our faith despite the challenges we face today too?
Text: Romans 1:1-17, 16:1-27
Jesus had a lot to say about money. In fact, 1 out of every 7 verses of Jesus’ words are money in some way. It’s an unavoidable reality: Living a generous life includes financial generosity. We cannot simultaneously hoard our treasure and experience the kind of life that Jesus died to give us. So, how can we be intentional to live generously with our financial treasure, especially when it feels like we don’t have enough? And how might better understanding the gospel of Jesus lead us to live more financially generous lives?
Text: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 + Various Passages
How does Jesus’ choice to empty himself challenge every lesson of self-promotion we've unconsciously absorbed? In Philippians 2:1-11, we encounter the ultimate example of humility in Jesus who shows us that true strength is showcased in surrender and that true glory is expressed in servanthood.
Text: Phil 2:1-11
God has given each of us a set of unique gifts and talents. And they are not just for our sake - they are for the sake of others. So how can we be intentional to live generously with our talents, especially when we aren’t so sure of what our talents are or where they fit? How might understanding how God has wired & gifted us empower us to live a more generous life?
Text: Matthew 25:14-30
Generosity is not just about what we do with our money; it is a way of life… a beautiful way of life.
Jesus told us that those who try to hold on to their lives will lose them while those who generously sacrifice their lives for his sake and for the sake of others will gain them. So then, what does it look like to live generous and sacrificial lives? And how can Jesus shape us into the kind of people whose lives reflect the beauty and generosity of God?
This January, join us at The Gathering as we explore the theme of generosity and how we can become even more intentional in giving of our time, talents and treasures - for Jesus’ sake and for the sake of our hurting world.
For many of us, our most valuable resource is not our money or something we own - it’s our time. And at times, it feels as though we don’t have enough of it. So how can we live generously with our time, especially when life feels so busy? And what priorities might Jesus invite us to have as we consider how we spend our time?
Text: Matthew 20:20-28 + Various
Mary - Jesus’ earthly mother. What was her role in the story of Christmas? Why did God choose her? And what can we learn obedience to God from the life and example of Mary?
Joseph - Jesus’ earthly father. What was his role in the story of Christmas? Why did God choose him? And what can we learn obedience to God from the life and example of Joseph?
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Jeff Hacket from Compassion Canada joins us today to share about the work of Compassion and the impact The Gathering has had in Guatemala through the Ottawa Compassion Collective.
Sermon Description: We've heard a lot of great stories and learned a lot of things as we've worked our way through the book of Acts, but what does it all mean? And how do these stories and lessons apply to us as a people and as a church today? This Sunday, we will be wrapping up our journey through the book of Acts by reflecting on the three main themes in Acts, considering how they apply to us today.
November 19 we gathered as the 4 local MB churches in the Ottawa area to share stories and encourage one another as the part of the household of God. Joining us this morning was Bytown Community Church, Southeast City Church, and Manotick Community Church.
Acts 28 tells the story of the "end of the beginning" of the church, as the story of the early church comes to a close. So what can we learn from Acts 28 about God's activity in the world? And what does it mean for us? What does it mean to be a church on mission today?
Text: Acts 28
Storms' are a reality of life. So what can we do when they hit? How can we navigate the challenges of life in a God-honouring way? In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul was hit by a (literal) storm. So how did we respond? And what can we learn from his example?
As Paul defends himself to King Agrippa in Acts 26, he bears witness to Christ. What can we learn from Paul’s example about sharing Jesus with others, even amidst animosity and opposition?
Text: Acts 26
A lot of people think that the good new of Jesus is an easy-going, feel-good, happy-clappy kind of message. And while it is "good" news of great joy, it is also "frightening" to a certain extent as well. At least, this is how the Roman Governor Felix heard it when the Apostle Paul shared the Gospel with him in Acts 24. So, what is so 'frightening' about the message of Jesus? And why should this matter to us today?
God has given the Church a specific message to share with the world, though sometimes the Church gets confused about what that message actually is. So what is the message of the church? Why is it important that we are clear about that message? And is that message to shape all that the Church is and does? Join us this Sunday as we conclude our “Life Together” series.”
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 (NLT)
When do you feel most connected to God? For most of us, we probably think of moments of prayer, Bible study and corporate worship on a Sunday morning. But where does 'gratitude' fit in to the equation? How can expressing gratitude deepen our connection to God?
How does God feel about the poor and the needy in our world? What does the actually Bible say about this issue? And what is the role of the church in caring for the poor and the needy? How does it fit into the broader mission of God in the church? This Sunday's message is all about the call of God on the church to care for the poor and the needy, and why that matter.
We all love a story. So what's the story of the church? And more importantly, what's the story God is wanting to tell through the church? Where do we fit?
Text: Acts 2:42-47 + Various Passages
We live in a lonely and hurting world. A world filled with people who refuse to let people into their lives. But what if letting people in is the way to let God in? And what if kind of healing that Jesus longs to provide us can only really be found in loving community with one another?
Text: 1 John 3:11-24
A lot of people think of ‘church’ as being a one or two hour event every Sunday and that’s about it. But what does God think about when he thinks about the Church? What’s his vision for Church? And what might that mean for us at The Gathering? Join us this fall as we talk about what it means to be God’s people (the Church!) who share in “Life Together”.
Being a part of a church is so much more than simply attending a weekly church service. In Christ, we have shared identity and a common purpose. We are family. But what does this mean in practical terms? And how might knowing this change the way we engage in church-life?
Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10
What if transformation was less about trying harder but about surrendering more? Romans 12:1-2 invites us into a life where our hearts and minds are shaped, not by the noise of the world, but by aligning ourselves with the way of Jesus. A renewed mind, a transformed life - it's closer than you think.
Do you ever feel like if you are being faithful to God and obedient that life should be easy? Often it is the case that life is smoother when we are obedient to have God has called us to live but what about when following Jesus is really hard? How do we interpret our sufferings and our trials? Join us as Dan unpacks how when we are faithful to God sometimes that means we face opposition and how to stand firm in the face of trials.
Text: Nehemiah 4:1-9 and 15-20
Guarding your heart and mind isn't just about protecting yourself; it's about preserving the essence of who you are meant to be and the path you walk. Join us for this week's sermon on Proverbs 4:20-27, where we'll explore how the heart is the wellspring of life, and why our influences echo in our actions, our relationships, and our outcomes. Let's discover how to cultivate a heart that aligns with wisdom and the Spirit of God, and see how it transforms every aspect of our lives.
Text: Proverbs 4:20-27
Join our special guest, Pastor Dan Byrne, for this week’s message on how we can have a platform to do good works, and as a result, bring glory to God. Find how we can call on God for rest, for His yolk is easy and His burden is light.
Text: Titus 3:1-8
In Exodus 34:14, God describes himself as "jealous". But what does that mean? Is God insecure? Is he worried about us 'cheating on him' or something, how a jealous boyfriend might be? What is God truly saying about himself when he describes himself as "jealous" in this passage? Listen here to find out…
Many people think of God as being eager to punish them for their sin. This is not true! And yet, in Exodus 34:7, God is clear that He “does not leave the guilty unpunished... laying the sins of the parents on the children... to the third and fourth generation.” So what on earth does that mean?! Is God really going to punish our kids for our sin? Is this to be believed? And how can God still be good and beautiful if this is true?
Text: Exodus 34:6-7 (NLT)
Many people assume God doesn’t care about them or what happens to them in this life, and yet this is not how God describes himself. What does God being “abounding in love & faithfulness” mean? And why should we care?
Text: Exodus 34:6-7 (NLT)
A lot of people think that God is quick tempered and eager to unleash his anger on people, but God described himself as “Slow to Anger”. What does it mean for God to be slow to anger, and how should we respond?
Exodus 34:5-7
Many people assume that God is harsh and judgmental, but this is not how God describes himself. What does God being “compassionate & gracious” mean? And why should we care?
Text: Exodus 34:6-7
Who is God? Is God a he, a she, a they, or an it? Is God a force or a person? Is God good or evil? Strong or weak? Close or far away? What is God like? The fact is that everyone has a picture of God, whether right or wrong. However, to answer the question of who God is, we have to go to the source.
Join us this summer as we reflect on Exodus 34:6-7, which is God’s self-disclosure of Himself. These verses are some of the most quoted verses in the Bible, by the Bible, and reveals to us the true character of God as much as any other verses in the Bible. But what does all this matter to us today? Why should we care?
(NOTE: This series is inspired by a book that John Mark Comer wrote about this passage called “God Has A Name”.)
The Good Shepherd and His Sheep (John 10:1-10):
Through the image of the shepherd, we are reminded of God's love, protection and guidance for us. Jesus invites us to a life that is so full and whole that when taken hold of, anything less would be tragic. In John 10:1-10, we are invited to consider our own identity and to question whether we hear and follow the voice of Jesus.
As Paul finally makes it to Jerusalem (in Acts 21), trouble finds him very quickly. What does this passage/story teach us about the Gospel and perseverance through difficulties in life?
Text: Acts 21:17-22:29
"God willing." It's something we sometimes say or pray, but what does it mean? And what do we do when God's will seems incompatible with ours? In Acts 21:1-14, we see people wrestle with God's plan for Paul's life - a plan that included pain and suffering. What can we learn about surrendering to God's will from this story, come what may?
Text: Acts 21:1-14
If you could gather everyone that you love into the same room and share some parting words with them, knowing that you are likely to never see these people again, what would you say? In Acts 20:13-36, we find the Apostle Paul's "Farewell Speech" to leaders of the church in Ephesus - a church and people that he loved dearly. So what did he say? And might his words mean for us today?
Text: Acts 20:13-36
Have you ever prayed the Lord's Prayer? If you memorized it as a child it could have fond memories or it could have negative memories and be associated with empty religion. Is there any value in praying these ancient words today? Join us as Dan unpacks this powerful text from Matthew 6 and teaches on the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray.
Passage: Matthew 6:9-13
In Acts 20, we find this miraculous story about a young man who was raised to life after falling asleep in church and falling out a window to his death. Some of us may be in danger of falling asleep not just in church, but on God himself. What does it look like to be awake to God and his presence in our world?
Passage: Acts 20:1-12
In Acts 19, we find three stories about Paul's time in Ephesus. Stories that point us towards the power of Jesus in our lives. What do these stories reveal to us about the greatness of Jesus and his power for us today?
It's not unusual to experience fear in response to God's call in our lives. The Apostle Paul did while in Corinth in Acts. But how did he respond in the face of fear? And how did Jesus encourage him to keep going?
Pastor Jeff teaches through Acts 18:1-17 as the Apostle Paul ministers in Corinth.
When God became human and lived among us, he showcased generous love to all social classes. Jesus habitually broke down walls of ethnic division and socio-economic class. James, once again holds up a mirror of self-examination for us: what are the ways in which we duplicate worldly values in judging others? What are the ways in which we, often unaware; tear at the fabric of the people of God? James calls our attention to the royal law that gives freedom.
James 2:1-10
Many people think that it’s not possible to know God. That he’s unknowable. But the Apostle Paul tells us differently in Acts 17. How can we know this ‘unknowable God’ and help others to know Him too?
Acts 17:16-34
The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. We'll be hearing a few 'resurrection stories' from people within our church and Pastor Jeff will also be sharing about how "the resurrection of Jesus changes everything."
Join us for a reflective Good Friday service as we remember the price Jesus paid for our salvation and share some reflections on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.
In today's passage, one city rejected the Paul's message about Jesus while the other embraced it. How can we become more like City #2?
What would you do if you were stuck in a prison, with your feet clamped in stocks, after having been beaten with wooden rods? Well, Paul and Silas sang hymns! What can we learn from their example in this story?
Text: Acts 16:16-40
Abraham was called by God from out of where he lived to come to a special place. Right in the middle from that moment to today, we see Jesus standing at the crossroads of history, and we are also called, like Abraham, to partner with God in His continuous plan to rescue humanity.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 19, 2023, Doug Valerio digs into Genesis 12:1-3.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 12, 2023 Jeff digs into Acts 16:1-15. The Holy Spirit often guides as much by ‘closing doors’ as he does by ‘opening doors,’ as he did with Paul & his team here in Acts 16:1-15. What can we learn about how the Spirit leads & guides us from this story?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 5, 2023 Jeff digs into Acts 15:36-41. There are times where “parting ways” in life and in ministry is the best way to go. But how can we know when it’s one of those times?
Text: Acts 15:36-41
Today at The Gathering, we welcome Dan Byrne!! After serving a local church in Ottawa for over a decade, Dan stepped out as a local missionary to the city because he believes the mission field is HERE. Dan graduated from Cedarville University in Ohio and holds advanced degrees from Providence Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada and a Certified Mentor of the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Training. Dan comes to us now, representing Connecting Streams, and is commissioned for this ministry through the Evangelical Free Church of Canada and Power to Change.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 19, 2023 Jeff digs into Acts 15:1-35 How did the early church go about making difficult, complex and controversial decisions that impacted a lot of people? What can we learn from them today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 12, 2023 Jeff digs into Acts 14:8-20 As we follow Jesus and invite others to follow Jesus with us, we can and should expect resistance. Ministry is hard. Following Jesus is hard. So how did Paul and Barnabas deal with that in their lives and ministries? What can this mean for us today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 5, 2023 Jeff digs into Acts 13:13-52. In Acts 13, we see the Apostle Paul's very first recorded sermon in the Bible. What can we learn about the message of Jesus from Paul in his first message?
Today we welcome great friend of The Gathering, Josh Wang from Renewal Church. With a message from the book of Ephesians, Josh preaches that the New Testament teaches us that Jesus has united every nation, language and people as one new undivided humanity by means of his death on the cross. Does this energize, captivate and move you? Is this good news for the world? What does it look like for the ‘set apart’ people of God to maintain the beauty of our own cultures and showcase the brilliant mosaic of God’s transformative love?"
As we launch into the New Year, we want to take some time to look back on the year that was AND look ahead to the year that is coming by considering these three basic goals as followers of Jesus: Being with Jesus (Jan 8th), Becoming like Jesus (Jan 15th), and Doing what Jesus Said (Jan 22nd). We’re talking about how we can be more intentional to “FOLLOW” Jesus in these ways in the year ahead.
At the end of the day, following Jesus means committing to living out the teachings of Jesus and actually doing what he said. But what does that look like? And how can we orient our life around this goal in 2023?
As we launch into the New Year, we want to take some time to look back on the year that was AND look ahead to the year that is coming by considering these three basic goals as followers of Jesus: Being with Jesus (Jan 8th), Becoming like Jesus (Jan 15th), and Doing what Jesus Said (Jan 22nd). We’re talking about how we can be more intentional to “FOLLOW” Jesus in these ways in the year ahead.
A central goal for every follower of Jesus should be to become like Jesus; to have our character fundamentally changed and formed by the Spirit of Jesus. But what does that look like? And how can we orient our life around this goal in 2023?
As we launch into the New Year, we want to take some time to look back on the year that was AND look ahead to the year that is coming by considering these three basic goals as followers of Jesus: Being with Jesus (Jan 8th), Becoming like Jesus (Jan 15th), and Doing what Jesus Said (Jan 22nd). We’re talking about how we can be more intentional to “FOLLOW” Jesus in these ways in the year ahead.
Following Jesus is not primarily about doing things FOR Jesus, but about being WITH Jesus. But what does that look like? And how can we orient our life around this goal in 2023?
For our first service of this New Year, we’re delighted to welcome back Steve Brown, President of the Arrow Leadership Program!
This Christmas morning, we’re airing last night’s Christmas Eve message from Pastor Jeff, where he reflected on the birth of Christ.
Ever feel like you are just too broken to be fixed? Or that your family story is too broken and dysfunctional to be redeemed? Lots of people do. It's what makes Christmas so hard for so many. But the good news of Christmas is that God entered in to the mess of our world and our lives to redeem our world and our lives. Our families too. What if, this Christmas, we could see our stories and our families through the lens of God's saving and redeeming power in Christ, instead of our brokenness and dysfunction? What would this Christmas look like for us instead?
While John 3:16 may not be a traditional Christmas verse, it tells the story of Christmas about as succinctly as any other verse in the Bible. That because God so loved the world, he gave us his one and only son. How might knowing and embracing God's love change the way we experience Christmas?
The Good News of Christmas is that in Christ, God came near to us and revealed His love for us. But how can we know God’s love for us more fully this Christmas? And how might God want to change us by His love as we follow Jesus together? Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the life-changing love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
In today's message, which originally aired on December 4th, we got to hear from Jeff Jantzi as well as Jeff Hackett! Jesus didn’t just come for you and for me; he came for the WORLD - including the poor, the forgotten and the hungry. So what is one practical way that we can extend the love of God to the poor and to those who need it most around the world this Christmas? Join us this Sunday for “Compassion Sunday” as we hear from Jeff Hackett from Compassion Canada about our ministry with the “Ottawa Compassion Collective” in Guatemala. (And come ready to sponsor some kids!)
In today's message, we get to hear from Guest Speaker Ryan Jantzi, from the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches! Ryan is speaking on Psalm 51.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on November 20, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 13:1-12. In Acts 13, the church commissions Paul and Barnabas as missionaries. What does God do as they step out on mission?
In a special “Pulpit Swap” with Renewal Church Ottawa, we’re hearing from Pastor Josh Wang!! In John 8, we are presented with a messy scene. This is a tale of how religion can be wrongfully wielded to harm others rather than setting them free. A woman stands humiliated in full display before the crowd, and the religious accusers are setting a trap for Jesus. The angry crowd have stones in hand ready to execute her judgment, while others learn to drop the stone in light of Jesus. Who are WE in this story? Jesus reminds us why Love is the way, the truth and the life. Jesus reminds us that new life and turning from sins flows from the grace of the God who saves.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on November 6, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 12. It’s said that “Prayer Changes Things”. But how? What role did prayer play in the early church, especially during difficult times?
In today's service, which originally aired on October 30, 2022, Jeff interviewed special guest Pavlo Lozynsky, from Ukraine. As the war rages in Ukraine, we are reminded of the spiritual war that rages around us every day. What are some things that those on the ground in Ukraine are learning about the reality of war, pain & suffering, and persecution in our world? And what does it all mean for us here today in Canada?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on October 23, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 11. Who gets to be a part of the church? And who doesn’t? Who is God’s Gospel message truly for? In Acts 11, we see the church realizing that since Jesus is for everyone, they need to be for everyone too. So what might this mean for us today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on October 16, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 10. Who gets to be a part of the church? And who doesn’t? Who is God’s Gospel message truly for? In Acts 10, we see the church begin to reach out to ‘outsiders’ and those who typically weren’t included in the faith. What might this mean for us today?
In today's message, which originally aired on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 9, 2022, Jeff dug into Luke 17:11-19 where we find the story of the one grateful leper who was healed and returned to thank Jesus while 9 others did not. How are can we sometimes be like the ungrateful 9? How can we become more like the grateful 1? How can we "train our brains" and our hearts and minds for gratitude to God?
In today's message, which originally aired on October 2, 2022, Jeff was back with a second week of Sabbatical Reflections, where he focused less on personal reflections, and more on reflections for the church. He invited us to consider what God has in store for us as we move forward together as a church…it’s an exciting time!
In today's message, which originally aired on September 25, 2022, we were thrilled to hear from Pastor Jeff for the first time since his Sabbatical. Jeff shared some “Sabbatical Reflections” and invited us to consider what God has in store for us as we move forward together as a church.
In today's message, which originally aired on September 18, 2022, we heard from friend of The Gathering, Doug Valerio from Manotick Community Church. Doug brought a message called “5 Smooth Stones”, on 1 Samuel 17:20-53.
In today's message, which originally aired on September 11, 2022, Dan brought a message on experiences with Jesus, from Matthew 4, called “Faith in the Face of Fear.” Fear and faith. Many of us do not realize that in scripture sometimes fear is used as the opposite of faith. It is difficult to not be afraid when you are in a giant storm. Dan will teach the story of Jesus calming the storm and share about some of his deepest fears coming out of his cancer struggle. You won't want to miss this message!
In today's message, which originally aired on September 4, 2022, Dan brought a message from Matthew 17, called “Come into His Presence.”
There are certain places where you might expect to see God at work. In a church for example, or within a religious group. However, in today's story we are reminded that Jesus goes to some unexpected places and has conversations that were very unusual for his time. Through these stories we will remember how God is at work drawing people to himself that don't necessarily fit our ideal of a Christian. Jesus breaks through barriers and loves unexpected people in unexpected places.
In today's message, which originally aired on August 21, 2022, we heard from great friend of The Gathering, David Hood. David is the Lead Pastor at Southeast City church, our sister church in the Alta Vista area of Ottawa.
David’s message is called “The Christian Life is a Marathon.” The preacher to the Hebrews likens the Christian life to a marathon, a marathon of every day becoming more like and living more like Jesus in the world. This is incredibly hard, and like any marathon, we need to run with endurance, but how do we endure? How do we keep going and not give up? And what's at the finish line?
In today's message, which originally aired on August 14, 2022, Dan gave a message titled “Going Deeper”. Sometimes we find ourselves trying to "check out" Jesus from the sidelines. We are interested but we are not necessarily one to do something extreme. In today's story however Jesus comes and calls Simon into deeper waters. Afterwards his life will never be the same.
In today’s message, which originally aired on August 7, 2022, we got to hear again form a friend of The Gathering, Josh Wang! Josh is the Lead Pastor of Renewal Church, and we love it when he comes to share the word.
Josh is speaking from the book of 1 Thessalonians. The closing words of 1 Thessalonians could be the earliest benediction in the New Testament. Humanity was created to abide in God’s presence, to live in a way that is utterly distinct. These words were an invitation to live by the Spirit, to adopt a depth of joy, trust and gratitude when facing the harsh realities of the world. This blessing was not only instructive, but simultaneously inspiring, comforting and life-changing.
In today's message, which originally aired on July 31, 2022, we heard from a friend of The Gathering, Doug Valerio. Doug is the Lead Pastor of Manotick Community Church, just down the road from us.
In today's message, which originally aired on July 24, 2022, Dan shared a message from the text of Matthew 3:13-17. How do you introduce yourself to others? When you talk about your identity, what are the most important things to you? Your job? Your relationships to others? When God sees you, what does he see? Let’s talk about Jesus' baptism and what the Father's proclamation has to do with how we understand our identity even today.
In today’ message, which originally aired on July 17, 2022, we heard from a great friend of The Gathering, Josh Wang, the Lead Pastor at Renewal Church Ottawa. Josh shared a message from the text of 2 Kings 5:1-19. The people of Israel were the people of God, and the story of Naaman is an example of how God goes beyond the lines that humans draw and the boundaries that we erect. This is a story of grace, humility, healing, new humanity and the dividing walls being brought down in God’s power.
In today's message, which originally aired on July 10, 2022, Dan shared a message from his "I Am" series on The Way, The Truth, and The Life, and from the text of John 14:1-11. As Christians, it can be tempting to see Jesus and Christianity as an equivalent option to get to God, as all the other options. In a world with so many different narratives and beliefs, we can be tempted to see our faith as just another path to God. However, Jesus doesn't really give us that option. Join us as we look at Jesus' bold statement "I am the way, the truth and the life" and his declaration that if we want to find our way to God, then we should look to Him.
In today's message, which originally aired on July 3, 2022, Dan shared a message from his "I Am" series on the True Vine, and from the text of John 15:1-17. Where do you turn to for your energy, strength and peace? Do you even know what you rely on? Jesus makes a statement that He is the true vine and we’re unpacking what that means. What does it look like for Him to be our source of energy, strength and life? Find out now!
In today's message, which originally aired on June 26, 2022, Dan shared a message from his "I Am" series on the Light of the World, and from the text of John 8:12-20. Sometimes the world can feel pretty dark. Sometimes it even feels like the darkness is winning. However, as believers we have hope. Jesus says that he is the Light of the World. Let’s unpack what that statement means.
In today's message, which originally aired on June 19, 2022, Dan shared a message from his "I Am" series on the Good Shepherd, and from the text of John 10:1-18. How do you respond when you hear someone calling out your name? It depends who it is, right? Many of us would still recognize the voice of our mother calling out to us in a crowd… Well, Jesus says that He is the good shepherd and His sheep recognize his voice… Join us as we unpack this text!
In today's message, which originally aired on June 12, 2022, Ed Willms, Executive Director of the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches shares a message on what it means to be stepping into this new post-covid world that we live in.
In today's message, which originally aired on June 5, 2022, Dan shared a message on the Holy Spirit, from Romans 8:14-17. Today believers from all over the world remember and celebrate the Holy Spirit being poured out upon the church. Join us as we remember this remarkable event and discuss what the Holy Spirit does.
In today's message, which originally aired on May 29, 2022, Jeff shared was on his heart as he’s preparing for his sabbatical. What's the difference between happiness and joy? What does it look like to live into 'joy' despite our circumstances? Listen how Jeff is looking to "Find Joy Again" while on Sabbatical this summer.
In today's message, which originally aired on May 22, 2022, The Gathering’s favourite church planter – and Lead Pastor of Bytown Community Church, Dan Chook Reid – digs into John 6:22-51, with a message on Jesus…the Bread of life.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on May 15, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 9:32-43, with a miraculous story about Tabitha, also known as Dorcus.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on May 8, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 9:19-31. What was life like for Saul (Paul) immediately after coming to faith in Christ? What does this story show us about following Jesus today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on May 1st, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 9:1-19. People will often talk about having a "Road to Damascus Experience" in life. But what does that mean? What is the original "Road to Damascus" story and how can it impact our lives today?
In today's message, which originally aired on April 24, 2022, friend of The Gathering, Josh Wang from Renewal Church in Barrhaven digs into John 20:19-31. Here, in Eastertide, we see the breath of God breathed out through Jesus making new people out of the disciples through the Spirit. Through the people of God, Jesus offers new life to the world.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on April 10, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 8:26-40. Sometimes we complicate baptism and assume we need to be perfect in order to get in the water. So what can we learn about this from the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on April 3, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 8:4-25. Sometimes people want to experience God for the wrong reasons. Case in point: Simon the Sorcerer. What can we learn about the story of Simon here today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 27, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 6:8-15, and Acts 7:1-60. Stephen was the first martyr in the church. What can we learn from his life and boldness as we follow Jesus today?
In today's message, which originally aired on March 20, 2022, our favourite Church Planter, Dan Chook Reid digs into John 20:19-23.Many of us growing up in church have been regularly told we should love our neighbours and share our faith. However, we may have experienced people being pushy, condescending or judgmental in the past. Is there another way? How we do we love people from a posture of being present in our neighbourhoods, families, workplaces and schools?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 13, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 6:1-7. A lot of people have problems with “organized religion” and the “institutional church”. And yet even the early church eventually had to organize itself and build some structures around it. Why is this important? What does this mean for us today?
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on March 6, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 5:17-42.
The early church faced fierce opposition and persecution but treated it as a badge of honour. What does this show us about following Jesus today? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 27, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 4:36-5:11. Ananias and Sapphira lie before the Holy Spirit and then drop dead. Yikes! What’s this story all about? What does it mean for us today? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 20, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 4:32-35. The early church’s lifestyle testified to the risen Christ. How? How can we live the same kind of lives today? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 13, 2022, Jeff digs into Acts 4:23-33. The early church finds themselves in danger of severe violence and persecution. How do they respond? How would we respond? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story - it tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
In today's message, which originally aired on February 6, 2022, Jeff jumped back into our Acts series after a break for a few months. In Acts 4:1-22, Peter and John find themselves in some hot water after healing a disabled man. What does this story show us about faithfulness to God in the face of opposition? Listen to find out!
Today's message comes from our favourite church planter, Dan Chook Reid! Dan’s brining a message from John 3, called Light, Water and Spirit. This message originally aired on January 30, 2022.
In Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, Jesus instructed us to “Seek the Kingdom above all else” (Matt 6:33), meaning that as we seek God’s will and God’s ways for our daily lives and for our world, He will take care us. But how exactly do we do this? What does it mean to “seek the Kingdom” and to live a “Kingdom focused life”? And why is it that so often we miss this, and seek to build our own kingdoms instead?
Today's message is the last in our "First Things First" series, and originally aired on January 23, 2022. Let's talk about the God-honouring value and decision of “Seeking the Kingdom first” in 2022.
The second most important commandment that Jesus gave, essentially, was to “love others”. But what, in practical terms, does it mean to “love others”? What does this kind of love look like? How do we know when we are living into it? And how do we know when we aren’t? For us today, what makes “loving others” such a critical “first things first” priority in our lives?
Today's message is the second in our "First Things First" series, and originally aired on January 16, 2022. Let's talk about the God-honouring value and decision of “Loving Others” above ourselves in 2022.
When Jesus was asked what the most important commandment in all the Scriptures was, he said very clearly: “Love God.” But what, in practical terms, does it mean to “love God”? What does this kind of love look like in our lives? How do we know when we are living into it? And how do we know when we aren’t? For us today, what makes “loving God” such a critical “first things first” priority in our lives?
Today's message is the first in our "First Things First" series, and originally aired on January 9, 2022. Let's talk about the God-honouring value and decision of “Loving God” above and before all else in 2022!
This message originally aired on January 2, 2022. To kick off the New Year, we are delighted to welcome friend of The Gathering, Dr. Steve Brown from Arrow Leadership!
This message originally aired December 26th, 2021. For our last service of 2021, we joined forces with Parkway Church in Greely!!! Parkway's Family Pastor, who happens to be our Youth Pastor, Gavin Pedder, brings todays message.
Most of us want to have a White Christmas every year. Even if we don’t like snow the rest of winter, we like it at Christmas. Why is that? Is it because of the nostalgia? Or is it because the sense of peace & calm that the snow brings (1 day a year)? Whatever the case, a “White Christmas” sounds great to most of us.
From a Christian perspective though, “White Christmas” is more than a dream. It’s actually why Jesus came that first Christmas some 2000 years ago. Not for snow, of course, but so that we could be forgiven and made as “white as snow” in Him (Isaiah 1:18).
This is what we celebrate each and every Christmas; That because God came near, we can be forgiven and made clean. And that because Jesus came as a baby, we can be made new (and as white as snow!).
It's Christmas Eve at The Gathering, let's experience a “White Christmas” together.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always busy. There are presents to be purchased, trees to be decorated, cards to be written, food to be prepared and parties to be planned. We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure that Christmas is a wonderful time for our family and friends. But what do we do to get ourselves ready for Christmas? How do we prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually to experience the wonder of God coming to be with us? If we aren’t internally prepared for Christmas, we can miss the moment and Christmas can become just another holiday on the calendar.
Today's message is called “Advent, The LOVE of Jesus”, and originally aired on December 19th 2021 - the fourth Sunday of Advent. What motivated God to send Jesus that first Christmas? How can knowing this change the way we experience Christmas today? Find out now.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always busy. There are presents to be purchased, trees to be decorated, cards to be written, food to be prepared and parties to be planned. We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure that Christmas is a wonderful time for our family and friends. But what do we do to get ourselves ready for Christmas? How do we prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually to experience the wonder of God coming to be with us? If we aren’t internally prepared for Christmas, we can miss the moment and Christmas can become just another holiday on the calendar.
Today's message comes from our Church Planter Dan Chook Reid, is called “Advent, The JOY of Jesus”, and originally aired on December 12th 2021 - the third Sunday of Advent. What would it look like for us to experience the joy of Jesus in our lives this Christmas? Find out now.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always busy. There are presents to be purchased, trees to be decorated, cards to be written, food to be prepared and parties to be planned. We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure that Christmas is a wonderful time for our family and friends. But what do we do to get ourselves ready for Christmas? How do we prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually to experience the wonder of God coming to be with us? If we aren’t internally prepared for Christmas, we can miss the moment and Christmas can become just another holiday on the calendar.
Today's message is called “Advent, The PEACE of Jesus”, and originally aired on December 5th 2021, the second Sunday of Advent. What would it look like for us to experience the peace of Jesus in our lives this Christmas? Find out now.
The weeks leading up to Christmas are always busy. There are presents to be purchased, trees to be decorated, cards to be written, food to be prepared and parties to be planned. We put a lot of energy and effort into making sure that Christmas is a wonderful time for our family and friends. But what do we do to get ourselves ready for Christmas? How do we prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually to experience the wonder of God coming to be with us? If we aren’t internally prepared for Christmas, we can miss the moment and Christmas can become just another holiday on the calendar.
Today's message is called “Advent, The HOPE of Jesus”, and originally aired on November 28th 2021, the first Sunday of Advent. What are some things that we can do to prepare for Christmas and to live into the hope of Jesus during this Advent season? Find out now.
The Gathering's own Church Planter, Dan Chook Reid brings todays message! Dan has planted a church in Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood, called Bytown Community Church, and we love to see and hear how God is working through this new church.
This morning Dan is speaking on Psalm 139, "From Numbness to Awareness: Exploring Emotional Wholeness". Tune in now for a great word from Pastor Dan!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Sunday November 14, 2021, and is called "The Healed Beggar", where our Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 3:1-11. Acts 3 starts off with the incredible story of Peter and John healing a disabled beggar outside the Temple gate, which eventually led to a firestorm of criticism and opposition. But what does this story mean for us today? What are some principles about faith that we can learn from this amazing story? And what does this story show us about the power of Jesus in our lives and in the church? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Sunday November 7, 2021, and is called "The Lifestyle of Full Devotion", where our Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 2:42-47. Acts 2 tells the story of the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit is given. So what kinds of things did the early church do? Why? What can this mean for us today? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Sunday October 31, 2021, and is called "The Church's First Sermon", where our Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 2:14-41. As the Church was being formed, Peter preached a doozy of a sermon. It was offensive, but many still responded. Why? What does it all mean? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Sunday October 24, 2021, and is called "Pentecost", where our Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 2:1-13. The day of Pentecost is one of the most significant days in the history of the church, if not the entire world. But why? What does Pentecost mean for us today as followers of Jesus? Listen to find out!
Special Guest Speaker, Josh Wang, from Renewal Church in Barrhaven is here, speaking on Luke 4:14-30!! As Jesus emerges from the wilderness, Luke records that he is filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. In his first recorded public teaching Jesus declares these liberating words of God - that God’s heart is marked by forgiveness and his forgiveness has many dimensions that deal with freedom from sin, social, economic, and psychological oppression.
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Thanksgiving Sunday, Sunday October 10, 2021 and is called “Casting Lots”. This week, our Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 1:12-26, which talks about discerning God’s will for our lives. What can we learn from this story of Mathias replacing Judas? Listen to find out!
The Book of Acts tells an amazing story. It tells the story of how God began the movement known as The Church. And it tells the story of all the amazing things that God, by His Spirit, did through this movement as His people committed to following Jesus together and to reclaiming God’s vision for the world, even as they faced some extraordinary challenges together.
For us, coming out of the pandemic (we hope!), there may be no better time than now to explore this story together as a church. What can we learn about ‘being the church’ through this amazing story together? And how might God long to recapture our imaginations and rekindle His vision for the church in us as we look at this story together as The Gathering?
This fall, join us at The Gathering as we begin our journey through the book of Acts and look to receive fresh inspiration from God as we join Him in His mission today.
Today's episode is from Sunday Oct 3, 2021, and is called “Witnesses”, where are Lead Pastor Jeff Jantzi works through Acts 1:1-11. What is the purpose of the church? Why did God start it? What does this mean for us today? Listen to find out!