Mary - Jesus’ earthly mother. What was her role in the story of Christmas? Why did God choose her? And what can we learn obedience to God from the life and example of Mary?
Jeff Jantzi
Jeff is the Lead Pastor at The Gathering Ottawa and preaches most Sunday mornings.
Advent @ The Gathering: Joseph’s Story
Joseph - Jesus’ earthly father. What was his role in the story of Christmas? Why did God choose him? And what can we learn obedience to God from the life and example of Joseph?
Lessons From Acts
Sermon Description: We've heard a lot of great stories and learned a lot of things as we've worked our way through the book of Acts, but what does it all mean? And how do these stories and lessons apply to us as a people and as a church today? This Sunday, we will be wrapping up our journey through the book of Acts by reflecting on the three main themes in Acts, considering how they apply to us today.
Acts of the Apostles: The End of the Beginning
Acts 28 tells the story of the "end of the beginning" of the church, as the story of the early church comes to a close. So what can we learn from Acts 28 about God's activity in the world? And what does it mean for us? What does it mean to be a church on mission today?
“When Storms Hit”
Storms' are a reality of life. So what can we do when they hit? How can we navigate the challenges of life in a God-honouring way? In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul was hit by a (literal) storm. So how did we respond? And what can we learn from his example?
Acts of the Apostles: Can I Get a Witness?
As Paul defends himself to King Agrippa in Acts 26, he bears witness to Christ. What can we learn from Paul’s example about sharing Jesus with others, even amidst animosity and opposition?
Acts of The Apostles: The Frightening Message of Jesus
A lot of people think that the good new of Jesus is an easy-going, feel-good, happy-clappy kind of message. And while it is "good" news of great joy, it is also "frightening" to a certain extent as well. At least, this is how the Roman Governor Felix heard it when the Apostle Paul shared the Gospel with him in Acts 24. So, what is so 'frightening' about the message of Jesus? And why should this matter to us today?
Life Together: Our Shared Message
God has given the Church a specific message to share with the world, though sometimes the Church gets confused about what that message actually is. So what is the message of the church? Why is it important that we are clear about that message? And is that message to shape all that the Church is and does? Join us this Sunday as we conclude our “Life Together” series.”
Giving Thanks Together
When do you feel most connected to God? For most of us, we probably think of moments of prayer, Bible study and corporate worship on a Sunday morning. But where does 'gratitude' fit in to the equation? How can expressing gratitude deepen our connection to God?
Life Together: Our Shared Story
We all love a story. So what's the story of the church? And more importantly, what's the story God is wanting to tell through the church? Where do we fit?
