Jesus once said that “it’s better to give than to receive” while our culture seems to teach that “it’s better to receive than to give.” Two very different approaches to generosity and giving, and two very different beliefs about how we are to use our resources and material possessions. So how can we become people who live by the words of Jesus, as opposed to the teaching of our culture? How does the Gospel make us generous?
Jeff Jantzi
Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.
First Things First
Jesus once promised that God would provide everything we need if we would seek the Kingdom of God first. And yet so many of us seek other things first, adding stress, anxiety and worry to our lives. So what does it actually look like to seek first the Kingdom of God? And what might 2017 look like if we could live with a “first things first” mentality?
The Story of Hope (Christmas Eve)
The story of Jesus is the story of hope. It’s the story of light shining into the darkness of the world and of our lives. It’s the story of the life in the midst of death, of redemption in the midst of brokenness, and of hope in the midst of disappointment. Ultimately, it’s the story of God becoming flesh and entering our broken world. So how can the story of Jesus bring hope to our souls this Christmas? Join us on Christmas Eve @ 6PM to find out.
The Story of Mary & Joseph
A pregnant teenager. A boyfriend who wants out. A bad reputation. Gossip in the community. This is the beginning of the story of Jesus. This is the beginning of the story of hope. What can we learn from the story of Mary & Joseph and what it means to have hope when life seems like a mess? Join us this Sunday to find out.
Our apologies - only half of today's sermon was captured.
The Story of Zechariah & Elizabeth
Sometimes it’s easier to just give up. To expect the worst rather than to hope for the best, to believe that it’s impossible and that it just can’t be done, and to think it’s all over. But if the story of Christmas is about one thing, it’s about this: HOPE. Hope in the midst of our present uncertainties. Hope in midst of an unknown future. Hope for redemption from our past. Hope in the waiting. This Sunday, join as we look at the Biblical story of Zechariah & Elizabeth. What can we learn about “the story of hope” from their story?
Jesus 101: Outsider No More
Today we look at the story of “The Faith of a Gentile Woman” in Mark 7:24-30, where Jesus’ healing power extends to a religious ‘outsider’. What can we learn about ‘labels’, inclusion and the heart of the Gospel message from this incredible short story? Find out here!
The Story of the Stinky Shepherds
If there is one thing Christmas is about, it’s this: HOPE. Hope for the hopeless, for the forgotten, for the outsider, and for those who think they aren’t good enough. It’s the story of Jesus, and we see this story coming already coming to life as he laid in a manger and stinky shepherd came to visit. What can we learn about the story of hope from these stinky shepherds? Join us for “A Family Christmas” this Sunday to find out!
Jesus 101: It Comes From Within
Jeff continues our extended series through the Gospel of Mark and dives into how we need to make a change not just on the outside - but on the inside. (Our apologies for the low quality of the audio...be prepared to listen closely!)
Jesus 101: Jesus Walks on Water
As we continue our extended series "Jesus 101", Jeff dives in to the story of Jesus walking on the water. What can we learn about faith and about trusting in Christ from this remarkable story?
We're sorry; the audio for today's sermon was not captured. Grab your bible and take a look at Mark 6:45-56 to read through the passage Jeff spoke on today!
Jesus 101: Jesus Feeds 5000
Check out this amazing story from the Gospel of Mark. What can we learn about Jesus from hearing of how He
miraculously fed 5000 people?
