Weekly sermons from Open Gate Church in Victoria, BC featuring Rev. Jonathan Ellis and guest speakers.
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Sermons from Open Gate Cowboy Church in Lake Charles, La. Our Church is located at 6636 Tom Hebert Rd. Near the corner of Tom Hebert and Gauthier Rd. In Lake Charles LA. We are a bible believing faith walking, Jesus trusting, world changing group of people. We'd love the chance to get to know you, and we invite you to join us for worship just a quick as you get the chance.
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Why Do I Need the Gospel?
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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 righteou…
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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 oppo…
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Longing for the Invisible
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Rev. Jonathan Ellis Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurchDoor Open Gate Church
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Focusing on the Invisible
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Rev. Jonathan Ellis Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurchDoor Open Gate Church
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This week we are joined by the Rev. Alastair Sterne. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurchDoor Rev. Alastair Sterne
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Get Ready for the Sequel
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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 d…
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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 I…
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Am I Living the True Love of Jesus?
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Do I Love God if I Still Sin?
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The Gift of Complete Joy
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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: @theopengatechurchDoor Open Gate Church
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How Do We Show God We Love Him?
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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
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What Does the Resurrection Mean?
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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 happe…
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Nice Guys Finish Last? The Humble King
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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: @theopengatech…
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Out with the Old and in with the New!
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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 lov…
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Redemption to Rejection to Redemption
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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 Ju…
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Living By Divine Design - God's Covenant with Moses
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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…
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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: @theopengatechurchDoor Open Gate Church
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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: @theopenga…
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What Do We Mean When We Affirm We Believe in the Catholic Church and Saints?
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The Holy Spirit and the Church
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Who What Where When Why is the Holy Spirit - Part Two
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Who What Where When Why is the Holy Spirit - Part One
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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
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Christmas Eve Morning Service - Mary's Response
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"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: @theopenga…
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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
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The Approach of the King
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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…
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What Do We Mean When We Call Christ: The King?
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In this episode we look at what it is we actually mean when we call Jesus Christ: The King. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurchDoor Open Gate Church
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Remembering the Resurrection - Did It Really Happen? The Apostle's Creed Part 9
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In this episode we look at the resurrection of Jesus, and how this is not a conspiracy theory but a historical event. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch
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What Is The Gospel? The Apostle's Creed Part 8
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In this episode we look at how the Apostle's Creed makes the point to emphasize that Jesus died a real, bodily death such as all people face because of our sins. We reflect on what Jesus accomplished on the Cross as a sacrifice for sin (showing the depth of the love of God for his fallen creation, satisfying the justice of God on our behalf and bre…
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Why Does God Allow Suffering? The Apostle's Creed Part 7
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In this episode we look at how suffering enetered the human condition as a result of our sinful rebellion against God, but God understands and has offered us a way out through Jesus. Jesus has experienced our sufferings, understands our sorrows, and is able to sympathize with our weakness. On earth, the Son shared physically, emotionally and spirit…
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How Could God Become Man and Still Be God? The Apostle's Creed Part 6
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In this episode we look at how, at the moment of Jesus' immaculate conception, the divine nature of the one eternal Person of the Son was united to our human nature. Therefore, Jesus Christ is fully and truly both divine and human, but without sin. His two natures are united without division, separation, mixture or change. This means that all Jesus…
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What Does It Mean When We Call Jesus Christ Lord? The Apostle's Creed Part 5
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In this episode Pastor Jonathan focuses on what it actually means when we call Jesus Christ: "Lord". While Christianity may have differing beliefs or traditions across denominations and people, affirming Jesus Christ as Lord is the unifying proclamation that we agree upon. In today's culture, it's subversive for us to confess Jesus as the Lord of o…
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How Do We Pray When We're In Crisis?
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We are joined this week by The Very Reverend Paul Donison, who gives us insight as to how we should pray during times of crisis and that cooperating with God, especially in those times, will show us when to act, when to wait and always to trust in Him. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch…
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Who Is Jesus? (And What Does 'Begotten' Mean?) The Apostle's Creed Part 4
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In this episode we continue to look at The Apostle's Creed. We focus on Jesus as an equal, eternal member of the trinity as the Son of God. While there are many things we can agree to disagree on, the divinity of Jesus is something that our faith hinges upon. Being clear on who Jesus is also enables us to answer questions that others may have in re…
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Is There Conflict Between Science and Christianity? The Apostle's Creed Part 3
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In this episode we continue looking at the declarations in The Apostle's Creed and focus on the scriptures Genesis 1:1 - 2:3 and John 1: 1-5. We focus on God the Creator while we explore the perceived conflict between good science and Christianity and how the two are actually good allies. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengat…
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Who Is God? The Apostle's Creed Part 2
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In this episode we continue exploring the Apostle's Creed. The first line declares our belief in God, the Father Almighty. This is a declaration of reverence and endearment, that we are made in His image and are no longer slaves, but family. We trust God as our heavenly Father who is our protector and provider. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.c…
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What Do You Believe? The Apostle's Creed Part 1
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In this episode, we will be taking a look at how our journey through Romans has been a reminder that we are saved by grace through faith! Remembering that we often follow the sermon with our statement of faith, the creed, we begin a series taking a look through the creed. What it is we are saying and why. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Face…
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What Do We Do With All This Grace?
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In this episode, Pastor Jonathan focuses on Romans 12: 1-8 and the challenge set by Paul to assess ourselves realistically and not more highly than we in fact are. We are all given gifts by God to be used in His service and in serving the church body, but we also acknowledge that He doesn't actually need us to accomplish His plans and purposes. Con…
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In this episode, we are joined by the Reverend Andy Withrow who illuminates Acts 12 for us and presents the challenge it makes to us as the church and as individuals for the role of fervent and earnest prayer and 4 things that happen when we pray. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch…
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What's In Store For You?
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In this episode we are joined by the Rev. Lynne Ellis, who preaches on the remarkable transformation of Saul and how God wants us to be truly obedient and in alignment with his ways so we can use the gifts he's given us to build up the Church and lead others to Jesus. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @t…
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From Ordinary to Extra-ordinary
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In this episode we are joined by the Rev. Dr. Rod Ellis. This encouraging message looks at how Jesus takes the ordinary and turns it into extra-ordinary. If we are open and faithful, Jesus will put together the people, the place and time for his will to be accomplished. We may feel insignificant and unworthy, but he has a plan for all of us if we'r…
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Do You Believe in Destiny?
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In this episode we look at Romans 8: 26-34 and the question of whether our choices matter or if our lives were already predestined to turn out a certain way. God has a good plan for our lives and we can trust him. We can't just sit on the couch waiting for God to throw his plan in our lap though. We make choices and these choices do matter and they…
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Is There Any Hope For Our Decaying World?
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This episode focuses on the assurance of future hope we have, that the ultimate glory we will receive is so enormous that the sufferings of this present time are insignificant in comparison. We look forward to both the resurrection of the body and to the new heaven and new earth. And so, God's people and God's creation long for this day. Connect wi…
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How Do I Know I Have Received The Holy Spirit?
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In this episode we focus on Romans 8: 7-17, and the question, "how do we know if we have received the Holy Spirit?". We know we are set free from the slavery of sin through Jesus, but we may question our status or if our salvation has truly taken hold. The good news is that the gift of the Holy Spirit is not orchestrated by ourselves but is given b…
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It's still quite common, even prevalent today, that people think the spirit and the flesh are two different separate opposing natures within a person, with two different separate opposing values as well as degrees of righteousness. In this episode we look to how scripture answers this and the question, "Is My Body Evil?" Connect with Us! www.openga…
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Is It Okay to Sin On Purpose?
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In this episode we focus on Romans 6: 1-11 and Paul's question: "Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?" Paul answers that we have died to our sinful self and been raised with Christ into a new life and that Christians must realize that the mastery of sin has been broken over our lives. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @…
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Did Jesus Get a Raw Deal?
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In this episode we focus on Romans 5:15-19, how what God has done in the one man Jesus, is far more than simply putting the human race back where it was before the arrival of sin; the 'trespass' and the 'gift' are not equal and opposite. Paul contrasts Adam and Jesus in this passage and shows us that the deal we have received is too good to pass up…
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This week we are joined by the Reverend Deborah Mayo of Street Hope Ministries and Church Of Our Lord in Victoria, BC. In this episode we focus on Romans 5: 1-11 and the question of whether we are truly saved by Jesus and how we can trust in that promise. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechu…
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Is God Justified In Choosing His People?
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As we continue through the book of Romans, we look at how our salvation is not dependent on our performance but on faith in Jesus alone. How we are all part of God's family, equal and forgiven by the grace of God. Connect with Us! www.opengatechurch.ca Facebook: @theopengatechurch Instagram: @theopengatechurch…
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