Westside Gathering - Audio

It's too easy to find our strength in the overly pragmatic cultural ideas floating around. This recent season has proven many of those sources lacking. We kick off this new series by exploring some cracks that are revealed when crisis hits. In the process we discover the strength found only in something much greater than ourselves. (Eph. 4:1-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gathe...

We wrap up our series in Psalm 23 with some practical ways to live in God’s sufficiency. Be ready for some next steps. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200823_DaveM.pdf

What happens when God’s goodness and love follow your life? Psalm 23:6 gives us a clue. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200816_DaveM.pdf

Ever get anointed with oil? Probably not! This strange and ancient metaphor about oil points us to an incredible way God gives us purpose and then helps us move through life, even in the middle of obstacles and distractions. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200809_DaveM.pdf

He sets a table… (guest speaker Daria Nardozza) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200802_DariaN.pdf

Do not fear evil or be surprised by it; walk with God through it. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200726_JonW.pdf

Finding everything you need in your Shepherd Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200719_DaveM.pdf

I’m not in charge... I need to trust someone else! Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200712_DaveM.pdf

What if you could change the script of fear and worry that often governs our lives? Today is an invitation to immerse ourself in Psalm 23, an ancient Psalm with lots of modern application. This kicks off an 8 week journey in Psalm 23 and its implications for following Jesus and for anyone else open to its wisdom. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering...

Isaiah’s call to do right and seek justice propel us to seek tangible steps towards living justly. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200628_DaveM.pdf

What is a life worth? Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200621_DaveM.pdf

Interview with Deanna Smith Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200614_DeannaS.pdf

Paul encouraged Timothy to welcome the Holy Spirit to nurture a self-discipline and sound mind to equip him for his next season, filled with obstacles and discouragement. How might God grow you during a season of disruption? (2 Tim. 1:1-14, Romans 12:1, Acts 2:42) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200607_DaveM.pdf

God can always do something fresh in the middle of disruption. It happened when God first poured out his Spirit on Jesus’ disciples. It can happen today, even if we don’t have the energy or vision for it. But we can rekindle God’s gift in us and discover God producing power and love and wisdom in us, even during hostile times (2 Timothy 1:6-14) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gather...

Yvan Depres shares his personal journey of becoming a follower of Jesus. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200524_YvanD.pdf

We all long for God to intervene in our world right now. While we pray for our nation is it possible God also wants to restore us in the process? (2 Chronicles 7:12-15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200517_DaveM.pdf

Interview with Nathalie Fortin (Doctor and Mother) about her current experience in health care and where she has noticed human resilience and God at work; with a short reflection and prayer following. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200510_DaveM.pdf

In a season when we might feel fearful to make any move, Jesus reminds us that connected to him, he still empowers us to be fruitful! (John 15:1-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200503_DaveM.pdf

Jesus helps us understand how God functions like a Gardener to make room for growth in life and faith. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200426_DaveM.pdf

We take our cues to NEW LIFE from Jesus' final I AM statement, "I AM THE VINE." We come discover the fresh start when life gets connected to him. (John 15:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200419_DaveM.pdf

Jesus didn’t just rise from the dead... HE IS RESURRECTION AND LIFE Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200412_DaveM.pdf

There are clues to Jesus' Way and posture in his entry into Jerusalem. Holy Week lets us in, not only to what Jesus did for humanity, but to the kind of life he lived and invites us to. (John 12:12-16) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200405_DaveM.pdf

Jesus promises a future filled with God’s presence and purpose and he lets us know he’s the way to get there. In the present: stop worrying, don’t stop believing. (John 14:1-13) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200329_DaveM.pdf

Jesus is the leader we’re looking for. Through this I AM statement he gives us another picture of his heart and character and purpose. // stay connected Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200322_DaveM.pdf

True life is impossible outside of Jesus and his kingdom community. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20200315_DaveM.pdf