That You May Know

How can you know if your faith is real? In a world marked by spiritual confusion, deconstruction, and fractured relationships, how can you discern what’s true? The Apostle John writes his first letter to answer these very questions—not to provoke fear or doubt, but to offer assurance and confidence in the Gospel. As John writes in 1 John 5:13, “I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know…”

This fall, join us at The Gathering for a 12-week journey through the letter of 1 John. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live with confidence in Christ, to walk in Spirit-empowered obedience, and to experience and express God’s love to others—so that you may know.

Do Not Love The World (Week 4)

Sunday, September 28, 2025 by

It’s easy to get caught up in the things this world offers—success, pleasure, material wealth. While they may promise temporary satisfaction, they ultimately leave us wanting more.

In this Sunday’s passage, the Apostle John challenges us to examine where we’re placing our affections. Are we living for fleeting things that won’t last, or are we focused on what is eternal?

This message calls us to stop chasing after the temporary and fix our hearts on the things of God, because when we love the world, we lose sight of what really matters.

Passage: 1 John 2:15-17
Speaker: Jeff Jantzi
Sermon Summary: Click here
Conversation Starters: Click here

Growing Up in Love (Week 3)

Sunday, September 21, 2025 by

In this week’s message, Pastor Jeff dives into 1 John 2:3-11 by exploring what it means to “grow up in love.” In this passage, John the Apostle challenges us to move beyond simply claiming to know God and to examine whether our actions truly reflect our faith. What could change if love guided everything we do? Discover how living with obedience and sacrificial love can reshape our relationships, our communities, and even our hearts.

Speaker: Pastor Jeff Jantzi
Text: 1 John 2:3-11

Discussion Questions for Home Churches available here.
Sermon Summary Blog Post available here.

Walking in the Light (Week 2)

Sunday, September 14, 2025 by

God is light—completely pure, totally good, and full of truth. If we say we know Him, our lives should reflect that light. But what about when we stumble? What about the moments we fall short? John reminds us: walking in the light doesn’t mean never messing up—it means being honest about our sin and turning to the One who’s already dealt with it. Jesus is not only our sacrifice—He’s our advocate. In this message, we’re invited to live with honesty, spiritual clarity, and deep confidence in God’s grace.

The Word Of Life (Week 1)

Sunday, September 7, 2025 by

Christianity isn’t built on abstract philosophy—it’s grounded in a real, historical person: Jesus Christ. John opens his letter by sharing his firsthand experience—that he and the other apostles saw, touched, and spent time with the living Christ. Jesus is the Word made flesh, fully alive and present. This is where our confidence in faith begins—not in feelings or theory, but in the truth of who Jesus is.

A blog post summary of this sermon can be found here. Discussion Questions can be found here.