Westside Gathering - Audio

Held Together #4 Colossians 2:6-15. Guest Speaker, Andy Smits Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20261101_DavidM.pdf

(Continuing our series in Colossians) How often is there an appealing idea that looks like it could work better or be better than Jesus? Paul gives us clues to a more mature life and faith, the soil where discernment grows so deception can be avoided.(Colossians 1:24-2:5) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20261025_DavidM.pdf

(Continuing our series in Colossians) We get an origin story of Jesus as Paul us understand who the "Son" really is - how he can hold things together and heal things that are broken. (Colossians 1:15-23) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20261018_DavidM.pdf

We wrap up The Way series with what it means to grow and be in mission “together… for the sake of others,” the early church understanding of “partnership in the gospel” (Phil. 1:3-6, John 1:51) If you’re a WSGer don’t miss this important conclusion to the series that gives us a fresh posture and purpose to our mission. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegat...

In our series, The Way, we move from finding and following Jesus, to heart of how 'life to the fullest' is nurtured - being formed in the way of Jesus. Join us to explore how Christ is formed in you, and you are formed in Christ. (Gal 4:19, Eph. 4:11-15, Mt 28:19) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260927_DavidM.pdf

Curiosity can get us to the offer of life that Jesus holds out for us, but the true experience comes when we start following. (John 1:35-43, 8:12, Matthew 16:24) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260920_DavidM.pdf

Jesus invites us to, gives us and forms us into a new way of life - “life to the fullest.” We kick off this new series with how this life begins, by finding Jesus. (John 1:35-51, 14:6, 10:10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260913_DavidM.pdf

Reflect on your summer with God to help you step into the fall with Him (Ps. 139:23-24) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260906_DavidM.pdf

What sustains the kind of good that overcomes evil? The early church didn't just rely on virtue, but a source of life that is beyond our own morality. Part 2 in Romans 12:9-21 calls us to this source! Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260830_DavidM.pdf

Doesn't everyone wants to experience and express goodness? What could happen this fall - and in the world around - if we lived up to this? (Romans 12:9-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260823_DavidM.pdf

What does it mean to be happy? It's more than a passing emotional experience. We can find true happiness in God's word for us. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260816_DavidM.pdf

We celebrate the next generation today - inspirational stories from kids, teens and young adults; plus a look at “generations” in the scripture and why we’re called to steward our influence and resources for them. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260621_DavidM.pdf

How do we practice living by the Spirit in our ordinary lives? What practices help us nurture a life that responds to God's Spirit so we can live life to the fullest he's called us to (Gal 5:13-26, Rom. 8:5-6) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260615_DavidM.pdf

How do we practice living by the Spirit in our ordinary lives? What practices help us nurture a life that responds to God's Spirit so we can live life to the fullest he's called us to (Gal 5:13-26, Rom. 8:5-6) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260614_DavidM.pdf

We start a 2 week series exploring how to live in the Spirit in our ordinary lives. (Galatians 5:16-23) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260607_DavidM.pdf

The longing for forgiveness and the fullness of God's presence are a promised gift that flows from repentance and baptism. (Acts 2:36-41) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260531_DavidM.pdf

On resurrection day Jesus reminds his disciples that they will be empowered by the Holy Spirit for life, faith and mission. It happened on Pentecost (Luke 24:48-49, Acts 1-2) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260524_DavidM.pdf

We ask moms what they’re still learning, their joys and challenges, how mothering helps them grow spiritually and how faith influences them. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260511_DavidM.pdf

The resurrection of Jesus - and Jesus' interactions with his disciples - gave us a window into how the early Christians were marked by Scripture. These moments with Jesus helps us understand how to read and interpret the Bible. (Luke 24:36-49) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260517_DavidM.pdf

We look at an extraordinary moment in biblical history when God chooses to use 5 women - including one mom - to tip the scales of justice and rescue the people He was shaping to be part of his redemption for all people. (Exodus 1:15-2:10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260510_DavidM.pdf

Post Resurrection Jesus immediately demonstrates his desire to be with us! A relationship with him is an invitation away. (Luke 24:13-35) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260503_DavidM.pdf

The resurrection of Jesus is more than an event. It marks us in unique ways that leads us to the life available because of it. We start a new series looking at how resurrection marks us with wonder! Be curious and grow with us. (Luke 24:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260426_DavidM.pdf

Do you struggle with forgiveness? Jesus stretches our understanding of it when he responds to a question with a parable. (Matthew 18:21-35; guest Michael Hum) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260419_MichaelH.pdf

What can happen when we step into the mission that God has prepared for us? Can we imagine a life that heads into a different direction? Also, how to start a fire. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260412_NathanW.pdf

We discover the power and salvation of Christ's death on the cross from the perspective of Jesus' last prayer and last words. (Mark 15:33-39, John 19:30, Psalm 22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260403_DavidM.pdf