Let's face it, the Bible can be a difficult book to understand - especially parts of the Old Testament. But what if there was a way to understand the Bible that could help us make better sense of it? And what if we were to see the Bible not just as a collection of random stories, but as a collection of books and letters that all tell one unified story? That story being the story of Jesus and His redeeming work in the world?
Jeff Jantzi
Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.
Follow Me: Doing What Jesus Said
To follow Jesus is to “Do What Jesus Said”; to take His commandments seriously by obeying them. The question is “How?”. How can we become the kind of people who follow Jesus by “Doing What Jesus Said”? And what commandments does He actually expect us to keep? Listen here to find out.
Follow Me: Becoming Like Jesus
To follow Jesus we must become like Jesus; to have our character transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. The question is, “How?” How can we become the kind of people who follow Jesus by “Becoming Like Jesus”? Listen here to find out.
Follow Me: Following Jesus
We all have different assumptions about what it means to be a Christian. Some people believe Christianity is all about being a good person, while others believe it’s about going to heaven when you die, while others believe it’s all about professing certain beliefs about God. But what about Jesus? What did Jesus - the founder of Christianity - say about Christianity? What kind of life is He inviting us into? Listen here to find out!
Address the Mess: Messy-er
Whether we’re religious or not, we've all made some messes along the way. We've all thought, "My life is a mess". So, let's talk about it.
When you have a mess to address, first options aren’t usually the best options. First options often make messes messier. In this message, Jeff concludes the series by exploring an approach that can take the -er out of your messy situations.
Address the Mess: Inside Out
Whether we’re religious or not, we've all made some messes along the way. We've all thought, "My life is a mess." So, let's talk about it.
A common misperception is that the Christian life is all about avoiding messes and staying out of trouble. But following Jesus isn’t about avoiding something; it’s about becoming something.
Unfortunately, the audio was not captured this morning - but check out the sermon on our facebook live recording!
Address the Mess: The Best Mess Ever
Whether we’re religious or not, we've all made some messes along the way. We've all thought, "My life is a mess." So, let's talk about it.
I know a mess when I see one because I am a mess.When we acknowledge our messes, we're a baby step away from acknowledging God. Your mess has the potential to bring God near you.
Address the Mess: The Mess in the Mirror
Whether we’re religious or not, we’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there’s a powerful connection between your messes and your relationship with God. Listen here to find out about that connection.
