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2026 Fall Gospel Series

This page brings together gospel messages preached at Ottawa Gospel Hall during the 2026 Fall Gospel Series. Brandon Basque-Albert and Bill Seale opened the Bible to present the good news of Jesus Christ — our need of salvation, what Christ has done for sinners, and how God offers forgiveness and eternal life through Him.

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September 13–27, 2026

Brandon Basque-Albert & Bill Seale

About the series

The same gospel, opened from different passages of Scripture.

The 2026 Fall Gospel Series was held at Ottawa Gospel Hall from September 13–27, 2026.

Throughout the series, Brandon Basque-Albert and Bill Seale preached from different passages of the Bible, considering the great questions at the heart of the gospel: What is true? What is our condition before God? Why do we need salvation? What has Jesus Christ done for sinners? And how can a person have forgiveness and eternal life?

The passages, illustrations, and questions may differ from message to message, but the central truth remains the same: we have sinned against God and cannot save ourselves, yet God has provided a Saviour in His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ died for sinners and rose again. Because of what He accomplished at the cross, God offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who trust in Him.

If you would like a fuller explanation of why salvation is needed and how it is received, explore Salvation Explained.

What does the gospel mean for you?

Each message approaches the gospel from a different passage, question, or biblical account. Together they point to the same central truth: salvation is found in Jesus Christ.

The gospel is more than a subject to understand. It confronts each of us personally with what God says about our sin, Jesus Christ, and eternity. As you listen, consider not only what the Bible says, but what its message means for you.

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Gospel messages from the series

Watch or read the gospel messages from the series below. New messages are being added over the coming weeks.

Each message can be heard on its own, while the complete collection presents the gospel from a range of biblical passages and perspectives.

  • Editorial illustration of a woman standing still in a busy city crosswalk as crowds rush past, for a gospel message on truth and freedom in John 8:32.

    You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free

    What is truth, and where is real freedom found? A gospel message from John 8:32 on why only Christ can truly set you free.

  • Editorial illustration of a magnifying glass resting on file folders, symbolizing examination and guilt, for a gospel message on why sinners need salvation and eternal life as God’s gift.

    Why Do You Need to Be Saved?

    Why does the Bible say we need to be saved? From John 4, Romans 6:23, and the cross, see why sin separates us from God and eternal life is His gift.

  • Hanging keys on a simple wall rack in a quiet entryway, symbolizing two destinies and the narrow way to heaven in Matthew 7:13–14.

    Two Destinies: The Broad Way and Narrow Way

    Matthew 7:13–14 describes a broad way to destruction and a narrow way to life. This gospel message asks a personal question: which road are you on?

  • Editorial illustration of a traveler presenting a boarding pass at an airport gate, reflecting the sermon’s ticket-to-heaven illustration and assurance of salvation through Christ

    How Can a Sinner Be Accepted by God?

    Can You Know for Sure You’re Going to Heaven? We love to tell the story — to tell others how you can be sure of heaven when you die. All of us realize that someday, somehow, somewhere, we’re going to die. And then what? Job 14:10 says, “This man dies. He wastes away. He gives…

  • Illustrated empty chair beneath a hanging lamp with a second chair in the background, symbolizing accountability before God and Christ taking the sinner’s place.

    Are You Accountable to God for Your Sin?

    Are you accountable to God for your sin? This gospel message considers guilt, repentance, judgment, and Christ being “made sin for us” in 2 Corinthians 5:21.

  • Textured illustration of a massive stone slab above an ochre base in a dark navy interior.

    Where Are Your Sins? The Sinner, the Scapegoat, and Christ

    Where are your sins? This gospel message follows three sin-bearers—the sinner, the scapegoat in Leviticus 16, and Jesus Christ—to explain Isaiah 53:6 and what Christ accomplished at the cross.

  • Editorial illustration of work boots, a hanging jacket and lockers beside a punch clock

    What Do You Deserve? Romans 6:23 Explained

    Romans 6:23 contrasts sin’s wages with God’s gift. Understand why eternal life cannot be earned and how Christ provides what we do not deserve.

  • Editorial illustration of a terracotta life ring beside an indoor pool

    Saved or Lost? Why We Must Be Saved

    What does the Bible mean by saved or lost? This message explores why we need rescue from sin, why religious effort cannot save us, and how salvation rests on Christ’s finished work.

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.

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