.jpg)
The Open Gate Church Podcast
Weekly sermons from Open Gate Church in Victoria, BC featuring Rev. Jonathan Ellis and guest speakers.
Episodes
110 episodes
If the Kingdom Has Come, Where Is It?
Revelation 5:6–14 reveals the risen Lamb—Jesus—as the only one worthy to open the scroll of God's purposes, having triumphed through sacrifice rather than force. His worthiness evokes a cosmic eruption of worship from heaven and earth, uniting ...
•
27:33
.jpg)
Where Are You Going - And Who Are You Taking?
In Mark 16:9-20 the risen Jesus appears not only to console but to commission. He calls faltering disciples to bold proclamation, promising his power will accompany them as they go. In resurrection and mission, we find both assurance and assign...
•
22:50
.jpg)
Jesus Drops the Gloves
In Mark 12:1-17 Jesus continues to hit the beehive with a stick, openly confronting the religious leaders through a parable that calls out their rejection of God’s representatives (the law and the prophets and now Jesus) to protect their own se...
•
26:51
.jpg)
A Markan Sandwich
This week, we're joined by Bishop Mike Stewart who takes us through Mark 11:12-33 and the story of the cursed fig tree. While it may seem like an unusual event, it actually represents the fruitlessness of God's people. There was only the outwar...
•
21:40
.jpg)
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Faith
In this episode we look at Mark 10:17-31. This passage reflects on Jesus' interaction with a wealthy man who seeks guidance on what he must/can do to inherit eternal life. Jesus teaches that no one is truly good except God and that our wo...
•
26:48
.jpg)
How to Achieve Greatness
As we continue in the season of Epiphany, we reflect on Jesus further revealing his true identity and purpose as the suffering servant. Jesus’ teachings in Mark 9:30-50, emphasizes humility, servanthood, and caring for the disadvantaged a...
•
18:46
.jpg)
A Matter of Perspective
As we continue in the season of Epiphany, we reflect on Jesus further revealing himself through the Transfiguration. The Transfiguration in Mark’s Gospel reveals a glimpse of Jesus' divine identity and mission from the Kingdom of God's perspect...
•
29:05
.jpg)
Is Christmas Worth It?
It's Christmas Eve and we reflect on if Christmas is really worth it.
•
23:33
.jpg)
What are You Being Asked to Give This Christmas?
In this episode we reflect on the 3rd Sunday in Advent focused around joy. John the Baptist “denied his own comforts and was prepared to die for what he believed because He wanted to share this joyful news with others.”Jesus has been sha...
•
30:21
.jpg)
Was Jesus Racist?
Pastor Jonathan takes us through Mark 7 when Jesus has an interaction with a Phoenician woman seeking deliverance for her child from a demon. At first, it appears that he is being very harsh and dare we say possibly racist? Her child was healed...
•
28:29
.jpg)
A Distilled Drop: Blasphemy!
This week we are joined by the Rev. David Fuller who brings a message of the immense power of forgiveness that Jesus provides and how our Christian lives should demonstrate that.
•
31:30
.jpg)
Expect the Unexpected
In this episode the Rev. Lynne Ellis joins us as we continue through the gospel of Mark. We look at how knowing the Lord is about expecting the unexpected, and also how Jesus exercised his authority, challenging the expectations of the day. He ...
•
21:40
.jpg)
Exercising Faith
In this episode, the Rev. Lynne Ellis takes us through Mark 6: 1-6 when Jesus tried to minister in his own home town the atmosphere of doubt was not conducive to miracles. We are challenged to have faith in the absolute authority of God to heal...
•
21:01
.jpg)
Nothing is Impossible
In this episode we are joined by the Rev. Lynne Ellis as we go further into the book of Mark and look at to how the heart of faith knows that God alone has the power to do all things.
•
22:27
.jpg)
Keep Calm and Carry On
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 m...
•
24:43
.jpg)
Revolutionary Patience: The Sower & The Seed
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.
•
16:47
.jpg)