The Open Gate Church Podcast

As we continue through the book of Mark, our passage Mark 4:35-5:19 again answers the question: Who is Jesus?  The first thing we see is human reactions to human circumstances – Jesus (and the disciples) are tired by the burden of ministry.  But rather than finding rest, they encounter a storm (as is so often the case).  The disciples panic and rebuke Jesus for his lack of awareness.   We then see...

In this episode we are joined by the Reverend Deborah Moyo from StreetHope Ministries. We look at the parable of the sower and the seed and we are challenged to live out our faith in all circumstances. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

Our passage today (Mark 3:20-35) answers the question: Who is Jesus? As people start to question whether the power he was demonstrating came from God or the forces of evil… And it’s not just the jealous Pharisees that were asking these questions, even Jesus’ own family had begun to question his sanity.   Jesus teaches that He is not a servant of the forces of evil, of Satan but that He was sent by...

In this episode we continue through the book of Mark, chapter 2:13-3:19. Our passage opens with the calling of Levi (Matthew) – a tax collector, a despised, unclean, traitor.  Jesus then proceeds to (appear to) break one of the 10 Commandments by ignoring the mandate to fast and do no work (he heals a man with a withered hand).  He then calls the remainder of the 12 disciples.  Through all this we...

In this episode we conclude Chapter 1 of Mark and move to Chapter 2. We see Jesus continue to assert his spiritual authority through his healing ministry.  We see that in cases where Jesus heals there is most often an approach, petition & response, healing & instruction.  In the case of the healing of the leper, a social and religious outcast approaches Jesus. Jesus shows no concern for co...

In this episode we are joined by Clarke Scheibe, who takes us through Mark 1:21-39 and how Jesus' authority was undeniable, yet brought conflict. We are challenged with questions regarding our faithfulness and if we are declaring the full authority of Jesus in our lives, even if it means we will also experience conflict.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Ins...

As we continue in Chapter 1 of Mark, we see Jesus’ next step in his ministry was calling his followers. And we see that the disciples do not choose Jesus, he chooses and calls them -we are called by grace. The disciples leave everything behind (their careers and even their family) to answer this call- we follow by faith. Jesus gives them a new purpose in life…they go from being fishermen to fisher...

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As we get set to start a series journey through the Gospel according to Mark in its entirety, we simply ask ourselves the question: What is the Gospel? What is the point?  Why do I need to hear this again? Why does this matter to the world today? We will again recognize that even though we live in a culture that considers itself though self righteous eyes, we actually life in a broken world.  And...

In response to challenges to his leadership, Paul feels compelled to reestablish the church in Corinth’s trust in him.  Because his opponents were going about boasting about their spiritual experiences and visions, Paul is also forced to verify his credentials by “ boasting” about his own visions and revelations. However, he is able to outdo his opponents by pointing out that this is actually boas...

Rev. Jonathan Ellis Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

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This week we are joined by the Rev. Alastair Sterne. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

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In this episode we reflect on the ascension of Jesus.  Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He prepared his disciples (inspired by the Holy Spirit) for their ministry and mission to present their eye-witness testimony of the gospel message to the world. Jesus was then glorified , ascending back into heaven, and the disciples were left with nothing to do but wait…and worship Him. We need the Holy Spi...

In this episode we continue to reflect on how believing in the name of Jesus, loving our brothers and sisters, and living morally upright lives is not possible without the Spirit of God living in us. God is love and He lives in us so our ability to love flows through us from Him. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

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This week we are joined by the Rev. Alastair Sterne with an encouraging message on what complete joy looks like in the Christian way of life.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

In this episode we look at how the road to love is paved with faith in Christ. Faith keeps the commandments of God. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

Over the last couple of years at our Easter services, the message has focussed on how we celebrate that the gospel accounts of the resurrection are not theological lessons about the meaning of the resurrection, they are an account of the details of what happened that day. That the gospels don’t tell us what it means, they just tell us that it happened. We have celebrated that the resurrection isn’...

In this episode focusing on the reading from Philippians, we will see how Jesus’s example of divine kingship is one of humility, even to the point of servanthood and death on the cross, but that because of this God has exalted Him above all earthly rulers. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

In this episode we will look at how, through the prophet Jeremiah, God promised his people in exile a new covenant - a next step in their relationship with Him.  Even though the majority of Israel had failed to keep the covenant of the law and rejected God, this was not enough to cause God to turn away from his everlasting covenantal, relational love (which was always based on grace) And so this n...

In this episode we are looking at 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 which highlights themes of sin, judgment, redemption, and restoration, showcasing God's enduring love and faithfulness to His people even in the face of disobedience. We first see the consequences of sin - the persistence of idolatry (despite persistent divine warnings) leads to the fall of Judah, the destruction of the temple, and exile...

We continue our Lent series this week, looking at how the Old Testament prophesies point us towards to Jesus and his death and resurrection. God gave the law through Moses as the foundation of his covenantal relationship with His people Israel.  The law is not merely guidelines or suggestions, it is the law. Jesus came, not to abolish the law but to fulfill it and to uphold it.  During the season...