Current series
2025 Fall Gospel Series
A collection of gospel messages preached at Ottawa Gospel Hall during a special two-week series in September 2025. Jon Procopio and Tim Burton opened the Bible to explain the good news of Jesus Christ — why we need salvation, what Christ has done for sinners, and how eternal life can be received.
September 14–28, 2025
Jon Procopio & Tim Burton
About the series
The same gospel, approached from many different passages.
The 2025 Fall Gospel Series was held at Ottawa Gospel Hall from September 14–28, 2025.
Throughout the series, Jon Procopio and Tim Burton preached from different passages of the Bible, addressing some of the most important questions a person can consider: What does it mean to be lost? Why do we need to be saved? How can our sins be forgiven? Can we know that we are going to heaven? And what should we do with Jesus Christ?
Some messages considered familiar stories told by Jesus. Others focused on individuals who encountered Christ, the value God places upon a human soul, or the promises Jesus gives to those who come to Him.
Different passages and illustrations were used, but the message at the centre of the series remained the same: our sin separates us from God, we cannot save ourselves, and God has provided a Saviour in His Son, Jesus Christ.
At the cross, Christ died for sinners. He rose again, and God offers forgiveness and eternal life to everyone who trusts in Him
If you would like to understand more about why salvation is needed and how it is received, explore Salvation Explained.
Current series
2026 Fall Gospel Series
September 13-26, 2026
Join us September 13–26, 2026 for two weeks of gospel meetings at Ottawa Gospel Hall.
What does the gospel mean for you?
Each message in this series approaches the gospel from a different passage, question, or biblical account. But they all lead back to the same central truth: God has provided salvation through Jesus Christ.
As you listen, the question is not simply whether the message is true in general, but what it means for you personally: What will you do with Jesus Christ?
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Gospel Messages from the Series
Each message below can be heard on its own. Together, they explore the gospel from a range of passages and perspectives — from the promise of heaven and the danger of travelling through life without Christ to the compassion of the Saviour who receives sinners.
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Barabbas and Jesus: The Guilty Prisoner Who Went Free
Why was Barabbas released while Jesus was crucified? This Matthew 27 gospel message explores guilt, substitution, forgiveness, and Christ’s finished work.
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Who Is “Whosoever” in John 3:16?
John 3:16 promises everlasting life to whoever believes in Christ. This gospel message explains God’s love, the cross, and who “whosoever” includes.
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What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
What does it mean to be saved? Acts 16:30–31 explains salvation as forgiveness, cleansing from sin, a debt paid in full, and a secure future in Christ.
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Romans 6:23: The Wages of Sin and the Gift of God
What does Romans 6:23 mean? This sermon explains the wages of sin, death, and God’s gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
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Look Unto Me and Be Saved
What does “Look unto Me and be saved” mean in Isaiah 45:22? See why we need rescue, why we cannot save ourselves, and why salvation rests on Christ.
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What Must I Do to Be Saved?
What must I do to be saved? Acts 16:30–31 gives the Bible’s answer: believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. A message on sin, works, faith, and the cross.
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The Mirror, the Map, and the Man: Sin, Repentance & Salvation
James 1 compares God’s Word to a mirror. This message uses a mirror, a map, and Christ Himself to explain sin, repentance, and salvation.
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Repent or Perish: What Jesus Meant in Luke 13:1–9
What did Jesus mean by “unless you repent, you will all likewise perish”? A Luke 13:1–9 message on tragedy, repentance, judgment, and God’s patience.
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Jesus Is the Door: Enter Before the Door Is Shut
When someone asked whether only a few would be saved, Jesus turned the question into a personal command: “Strive to enter.” The door of salvation remains open, but it will not remain open forever.
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What Is a King Doing on a Cross?
Pilate wrote, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews,” and placed the title above the cross. Beneath that title was the suffering King who became the accepted sacrifice for sin and took the guilty sinner’s place.
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Bowed for Eighteen Years: How Jesus Set a Woman Free
In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus sets free a woman bent over for eighteen years. See what her helplessness teaches about sin, Christ, and salvation.
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John 3:16: God’s Love, Believing in Christ & Everlasting Life
John 3:16 presents God’s love, the gift of His Son and the promise of everlasting life. This gospel message explains who “whosoever” includes and why salvation is found in Jesus Christ rather than in our ability to believe correctly.
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How Can I Know My Sins Are Forgiven?
Luke 7:36–50 tells of a woman described as a sinner who came to Jesus and heard the words, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ Can a person have that same certainty today?
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What Will You Do With Jesus? Pilate’s Choice and Yours
Pilate wrestled with the truth, washed his hands, and marvelled at Christ’s death — yet never made it his own. What will you do with Jesus?
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How Can You Know You’re Going to Heaven?
Can you know you’re going to heaven? John 14:1–6 explains the place Christ prepared, why Jesus is the only way, and how sinners are received.
The Gospel Is Still Good News
The Bible says that all have sinned. It also says that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Salvation is not earned through religion, good works, or personal improvement. It is God’s gift, made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and received through faith in Him.