The church does not exist for itself alone; it exists to share the love of Jesus with others - to be ‘witnesses’ of the good news of Jesus. So how can we do this well - in a way that points people to Jesus, instead of repelling them from the church? Today we explore what it means to be the church together.
Jeff Jantzi
Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.
The Church Defined: A Spirit Empowered Community
One of the key metaphors that the Bible uses for church is “the body of Christ.” We may all have different gifts and play different roles, but together we are the hands and feet of Jesus. But what does this look like in practice? What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts and their importance in a local church? This morning we explore what it means to be the church together.
The Church Defined: A Covenant Community
The word ‘commitment’ is often seen as a swear word in our culture today. Many are afraid to commit to a relationship, to a contract of some kind, and even to a church. But in the Bible, ‘commitment’ and belonging to a ‘covenant community’ (i.e. a church) is a clear call on every follower of Jesus’ life. But why? Why does this matter so much? Tune in as we explore what it means to be the church together.
The Church Defined: A People Called By God
Often we assume a church is a building, a worship service or a program of some kind. But the Bible defines church very differently; It defines church as a people who have been called by God. So what does this look like in practice? How can we live in to the Bible’s vision of church? Today we explore what it means to be the church togethe
Reset, Goal #3: Doing What Jesus Said
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 2021?
Reset, Goal #2: Becoming Like Jesus
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 2021?
Reset, Goal #1: Being With Jesus
Following Jesus is not primarily about doing thing FOR Jesus, but about being WITH Jesus. But what does that look like? And how can we orient our life around this goal in 2021?
Christmas Eve: The Greatest Gift
Join us with your family on Christmas Eve at 6PM!
There will be carols, a kids story, a short but creative Christmas message from our pastor, and some other fun Christmas-y elements too. So grab some hot chocolate/eggnog/coffee/tea, cuddle up on the couch by your tree, and join us online for this very special (60 minute) Christmas Eve service!
Merry Christmas!!
Links for Streaming the Service:
YouTube
Facebook
Or watch on this very page.
The Gift of Peace
How can we experience the gift of PEACE during this unique Christmas season?
The Gift of Joy
How can we experience and share joy as a gift from God during this unique Advent season?
