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?
Jeff Jantzi
Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.
Acts of the Apostles: The Lifestyle of Full Devotion
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?
Acts of the Apostles: The Church’s First Sermon
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?
Acts of the Apostles: Pentecost
This message 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?
Acts of the Apostles: Casting Lots
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?
In today's message “Casting Lots” (Acts 1:12-26) Jeff talks about discerning God’s will for our lives, and what we can learn from this story.
Acts of the Apostles: Witnesses
What is the purpose of the church? Why did God start it? What does this mean for us today?
Better Together: Gathered in Community
Attending a church service each week is not like attending any other event. Gathering with the church to worship shapes who we are becoming. But why? And how does this happen? What is the role of church gatherings and worship services in our faith? Why are they so important?
Better Together: Shaped By Community
Following Jesus is a team sport. We can’t do it on our own; We need to belong to a Jesus-centred community in order to grow and become like Jesus. So why is it that this kind of community is so rare (even in the church)? And how can we be more intentional to become this kind of community together?
Better Together: Created for Community
We weren’t created to do life alone, we were created for community and connection with others. But what is this ‘community and connection with others’ to look like according to Scripture?
Songs of the Summer: A Song for the Broken-Hearted
Experiencing loss of any kind can be devastating and completely heartbreaking. How can God meet us in that place of being brokenhearted?
