Westside Gathering - Audio

One of the earliest calls to repentance helps understand why someone would change their mind and their life in response to something bigger than themselves. (Matthew 3:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260222_DavidM.pdf

Being a Christian includes a life of repentance. Lent is a season that intensifies the posture of repentance as we journey towards Easter. Do you need to turn, return or be renewed? (Joel 2:12-17, Ps. 51:10-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260215_DavidM.pdf

Spiritual community is more than just getting together. Repeated phrases in the New Testament point us to community, practices and tradition - the very things Christians also believe some myths about. (Eph. 5:18-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260208_DavidM.pdf

We so long to fully experience the light and life of Jesus but we often don't consider it's a life we are formed into by being part of a community of the Spirit (church) - with some singing along the way. (Eph. 15:14-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260201_DavidM.pdf

Bill Morrow has served the church in Canada for over 50 years. This message on one of Jesus' famous lines - a new commandment, love one another - is one that's been brewing in him for awhile with fresh light. (John 13:35-35) // Speaker: Bill Morrow Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260124_BillM.pdf

Waking up to life available in Jesus requires more than just receiving that life, but a growing wisdom to light this way of life for us in the middle of the darkness and brokenness of our world. (Eph. 5:8-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260118_DavidM.pdf

We all long for renewal and life to the fullest but do we recognize the obstacles to it? Are we ready to let the light of Christ expose sin so we can confess and repent and move into his light? Ephesians 5:1-14 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260111_DavidM.pdf

Do you need a wake up call? Rather than simple resolutions or goals, we spend the next few weeks reflecting on a deeper kind of awareness and change that only Jesus can bring us to. (Ephesians 5:8-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260104_DavidM.pdf

Join us for our Christmas eve – eve celebration, as we spend time contemplating on the beauty and purpose of Christmas. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251223_DavidM.pdf

Have you ever wanted a sign from God? Maybe you didn't, knowing that if you got one, you'd have to respond? We look into a wild story in Isaiah where God offers a sign; this sign has a double meaning, pointing to the arrival of Jesus. This sign still demands a response and trust. (Isaiah 7:1-16) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251221_DavidM.pdf

Jon Waind continues our Advent season with a focus on God's kingdom. "The kingdom of God Is not from this world, but it is emphatically for this world" (NT Wright and Mike Bird) (Isaiah 35:1-10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251214_JohnW.pdf

When something breaks, do you see the potential for beauty again? God does! Advent reminds that God brings beauty out of brokenness. He promises it fully in the future, yet we can experience part of it today. (Isaiah 11:1-10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251207_DavidM.pdf

We start the season of ADVENT learning from Isaiah's vision of God's renewed future. If God has a promised future where all things are made right, how do we wait and walk in hope today? (Isaiah 2:1-5) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251130_DavidM.pdf

Speaker Daniel Decary // Luke 24:13-36 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251123_DavidM.pdf

If God owns it all and we steward it all, where does our money fit in? We explore how the early church not only managed their money for themselves but saw God provide through them for his mission and others. It led them to a life of enrichment - something our modern use of money rarely gets us to. (2 Corinthians 9:1-15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251116_DavidM.pdf

If God owns it all, how do we steward what he gives us?We learn from Jesus how to steward what he entrusts to us in all aspects of life. It fits into how we participate in God's creation mandate and gospel mission. (Matthew 25:14-30) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251109_DavidM.pdf

When God called Israel to live the life he envisioned for them, he rooted them in stewardship, the idea that all things are his and we're created to steward them - develop and enjoy yet holding lightly. (Deuteronomy 10:12-22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251102_DavidM.pdf

God has designed it that followers of Jesus are part of Christ's body, called to practice service in the church and with the church - for God's mission. (Romans 12:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251026_DavidM.pdf

In a culture that trains us to be completely self-sufficient, while our souls long for wholeness, Jesus invites us to be made whole (washed) by him. (John 13:1-17) To watch the baptism stories go here https://vimeo.com/1126612504?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251019_DavidM.pdf

*part of our series on the practice of service (What's in your hand?) with a focus on baptisms celebrated today. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251012_DavidM.pdf

A new spiritual practice series exploring service and stewardship, starting with the life of Moses wondering how he might use his life or serve God and where to start. (Exodus 4:1-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251005_DavidM.pdf

As we keep following God's direction personally and as a church, we don't just pray for more of what we want but allow him to stretch our imagination to step into what he wants. This could be beyond what you prayer for or imagine that God is doing. (Ephesians 3:20-21, NRSV) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250928_DavidM.pdf

What makes Jesus weep? (John 11) // Speaker: Patrice Nagant Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250921_PatriceN.pdf

Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250914_DavidM.pdf

Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250907_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness (Matthew 5:10) // Speaker: David Miller Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250824_DavidMiller.pdf

Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matt. 5:9) // Speaker: Nathan Whately Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250817_NathanW.pdf

Blessed are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) // Speaker: Dan Chook Reid Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250810_DanR.pdf

Blessed are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) // Speaker: Dan Chook Reid Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250810_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7) // Speaker: David Manafo Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250803_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) // Speaker: Tina Avila Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250727_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) // Speaker: Tina Avila Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250727_TinaA.pdf

Beatitudes 3: Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5) // Speaker: Jon Waind Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250720_DavidM.pdf

Beatitudes 3: Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5) // Speaker: John Waind Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250720_JohnW.pdf

Beatitudes 2: Blessed are those who mourn (Matt. 5:4) // Speaker: David Manafo Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250713_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3) // Speaker: Jonathan Hodges Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250706_JonathanH.pdf

Beatitudes: Invitation to Be Well Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250629_DavidM.pdf

Jesus often used the metaphor of a seed being planted to describe transformation, life and the potential of future impact. As we head into the summer, what seeds are you sowing that will make your summer meaningful and prepare you for a future purpose (like our fall ministry or a particular part of your vocation)? Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250622_DavidM.pdf

Of all the baptisms to learn from, Jesus' must be pretty important. We explore how it shows us who he is, what he's doing and why (Matthew 3:13-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250615_DavidM.pdf

We celebrate Pentecost and explore 5 key purposes of the Holy Spirit as the early churches launched. This is essential to know, follow and be on mission with Jesus and his Church. (Acts 1-2) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250608_DavidM.pdf

The final word of our Words of Life series is "witness." When we consider all the words that have pointed us to the good life of the gospel it's not surprising Jesus would call us to let others know and invite them in! Explore this word, call, and impact (Acts 1:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250601_DavidM.pdf

While our culture tends to describe love through or enjoyment, what kind of love can truly change a person and impact society - even dispel the many fears we live with? We explore how the New Testament describes love uniquely different. (1 John 4:7-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250523_DavidM.pdf

Holiness is not a common word in our culture. Who aspires to be holy? Yet many would long to be called into something or grow into someone with meaning and purpose. Now you're getting at what the scripture calls holy. We'll unpack it through the ideas of wonder, calling and living. (1 Peter 1:13-2:3) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250518_DavidM.pdf

Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250511_NathanW.pdf

Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250504_JohnW.pdf

Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250427_JohnW.pdf

Salvation is a big and common word in the Bible. We get to heart of what we're saved from and what we're saved for. (Titus 3:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250427_DavidM.pdf

Resurrection was God breaking into history letting us know that the life Jesus promised us is available in the present, and his restored future is still on the horizon. (1 Corinthians 15:1-22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250420_DavidM.pdf

2 Cor. 5:16-21 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250418_DavidM.pdf

As we celebrate Palm Sunday we can see the uniqueness of Jesus - he goes down before he goes up; he humbles himself before he's exalted. There's a promise in that path for you too, if you can see it. (Phil 2:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250413_DavidM.pdf

Jesus modelled a contrarian downward mobility for us that doesn't just accomplish God's mission but shows us who God is. This season we're allowing the words of Philippians 1:27-2:11 to shape us as we walk towards the cross. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250406_DavidM.pdf