Jeff Jantzi

Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.

Journey to the Cross: Jesus and the End Times

“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.  And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!" Mark 13:32-33. 

Listen here for Jeff's message on the End Times!

Journey to the Cross: Beware! (The Man Behind the Curtain)

Jesus had some pretty strong things to say about legalism and religion and how we should “watch out” for it in our lives. But why was this so concerning to Jesus in the first place? And why should we be so concerned with it as well? Listen here as Pastor Jeff continues our journey through The Gospel of Mark.

Thanksgiving Sunday: A Thankful Heart

Pastor Jeff brings a special Thanksgiving message about gratitude and how we can learn to be aware of God’s presence & goodness in our lives no matter what we’re going through.

Messy Grace: Extending Grace

We tend to hold grudges and not forgive…but would a solid understanding of God’s grace change the way we deal with our bitterness?  Listen here to find out!

Messy Grace: Receiving Grace

Shame is a heavy burden that weighs us down, but grace is so much greater!   How can we be freed from our burdens and receive God’s grace?  Listen here to find out!

Messy Grace: Knowing Grace

If there is one thing that makes Christianity different from all the other religions in the world, it’s GRACE. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound! And yet, for many people, Christianity seems to be about religiously following a set of rules instead. Why is that? What makes grace such a different religion? And how can we experience and know this ‘Amazing’ and ‘Messy’ Grace? Listen to here to find out!