Jeff Jantzi

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

Journey to the Cross: Jesus Flips Out

Anytime we see a person get angry, we have an opportunity to learn about what really matters to that person. So what can we learn about Jesus and what matters most to him, as we see him getting angry and flipping tables at The Temple? Listen here to find out.

Journey to the Cross: Fig Tree Religion

Jeff continues our journey through the Gospel of Mark by looking at the story in Mark 11:12-14 where Jesus cursed a fig tree. What’s up with that?!! Listen here to find out!

Celebrate: New Life

This morning we celebrated new life, as seven people took a step in their faith journey and were baptized in water!  Check out Jeff's pre-baptism message here.

Celebrate: Family

How are we are parents and as a church leaving a legacy of faith with our kids? Listen as Jeff teaches about how we can pass on our faith to the next generation and celebrates the ways God is using The Gathering to do just that!

Celebrate: Community

Listen here as Jeff kicks of our new mini-series, Celebrate, with a focus on Community. Hear great stories of what God has done thus far!

Jesus 101: The Rich Man

Jesus once told a wealthy young man to “Sell everything you have and give it to the poor.”  It’s an extreme commandment from Jesus. But what did He mean? And, most importantly what shape are these words supposed to take in our lives today – living in wealthy North America?

Jesus 101: Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

What did Jesus have to say about marriage, divorce & remarriage? And how should these words shape us – no matter our marital status? Listen in as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark and as we talk about this important issue.

Jesus 101: Becoming Like Children

Jeff teaches on Jesus’ words in Mark 10, where He said that “the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.” What does it look like to become like a child? And why does Jesus promise to bless us if we become like children? Listen here find out!

Jesus 101: Pluck It Out!

Jesus once said that “if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off” and if “your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.” What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Was he actually encouraging self-harm? Listen now and here about what relentless faith looks like and how we are to pursue Christ at all costs.

Jesus 101: True Greatness

Jeff continues our journey through our extended series, “Jesus 101” and The Gospel of Mark by looking at Jesus’ teaching on greatness. What is true greatness? According to Jesus, what does it mean to be great? Listen now to find out!