The Open Gate Church Podcast

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

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

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...

In this episode we begin a series that looks at how the Old Testament points us towards Jesus and his death and resurrection. We begin with Genesis 9, God's promise to Noah.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

In this episode we look at the Transfiguration of Jesus and see how we are also transformed by His power and grace in our lives. It may be hard for us to see ourselves as the "communion of saints", but He has made us all worthy to play our part in the kingdom.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

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As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we reflect on how God came to earth to bring us out of darkness into His light, joy and life.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled." Then the angel left her. - Luke 1:38 (NIV) In this episode we will be looking at Mary's response of submission to the angel's message that she would conceive and give birth to Jesus.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

In this episode we focus on the Prince of Peace during this second Sunday of Advent where we celebrate Christ's birth and look forward to His return.  Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch

In this episode we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. This is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ in his incarnation, and also looks ahead to his final advent/coming at the end of time. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch