Westside Gathering - Audio

Do all spiritual gifts accomplish the same thing? In the same context? Paul's teaching to the Corinthian church gives us a lens to discern and decide which gift is most useful when the church gathers or God uses us to minister to each other. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190728_DaveM.pdf

Expand our sense of wonder and awe as we see more clearly our creator God who loves us more than we know! Guest speaker: Barry Whatley Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190721_BarryW.pdf

Some people, maybe even many, do not even get started on a Faith journey because they figure the climb will simply be too steep. They figure that they will not have what it takes. Together, we’ll discover that it is true that ALONE the Christian walk can’t happen. And while we need friends to help us along, they will never suffice.  Our need is for someone far greater.  Jesus and the Christian tra...

Explore why spiritual gifts on their own can become ineffective or even sabotage without love. Paul stopped this teaching on spiritual gifts in its tracks before he concluded, to help us understand that the way of love is the environment in which spiritual gifts function best and most effectively. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg...

When God pours out his Spirit, all ages are impacted and all ages are empowered for ministry. (Acts 2:17-18) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190630_DaveM.pdf

When God pours out his Spirit, all ages are impacted and all ages are empowered for ministry. (Acts 2:17-18) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190616_DaveM.pdf

Just like a body functions with each part contributing, so it is with the body (church) of Jesus. What spiritual gifts might you have so the body can function well? Everyone contributes, everyone benefits. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190609_DaveM.pdf

Spiritual Gifts are God's way of equipping you to serve the common good of God's people and purposes Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190602_DaveM.pdf

Guest speaker Nathan Whatley wraps up our series on money. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190526_NathanW.pdf

Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow, but didn't say to not plan for it. We'll walk through habits of wisdom for how we use money today and tomorrow! (Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 6:34, Eph. 5:15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190519_DaveM.pdf

Mary plays a key role in the story of Jesus' first miracle. What role can mothers play in the life of their kids to propel them into their true identity and calling? What role can you play even in the most ordinary moment by joining into God's larger plan for you and others? John 2:1-12 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190512_Da...

Jesus connects a distorted view of money and the potential for it to master us with worry and anxiety. We explore one key habit to help us flip culture's relationship with money and find greater joy. Matthew 6:19-34 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190505_DaveM.pdf

What are your money habits? What do they say about you? Jesus tells us there’s something important about where our money goes and what it says about our hearts. (Matt 6:19-24) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190428_DaveM.pdf

In a post-resurrection moment while the disciples are still pretty doubtful, Jesus not only shows up, but lets them in on what the Resurrection has fulfilled and what it offers a world longing for something new. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190421_DaveM.pdf

Jesus' path towards God's will Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190419_DaveM.pdf

What if the atonement is meant for more than "your" relationship with God but also the creation of a reconciling community for the good of the world. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190414_DaveM.pdf

Atonement is so big and beautiful that Jesus and early church letters have multiple ways to explain it. If you thought it only mean personal salvation and access to eternity, think again. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190407_DaveM.pdf

We explore what happened on the cross that restores human brokenness and how this is both distinct and inline with God’s great story. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190331_DaveM.pdf

Will we never know the gravity of sin until we encounter the depth of God’s love. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190324_DaveM.pdf

We kick off a new series to help see the beauty and bigness of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, revealing the heart of God for humanity. Why was the early church so fascinated with the cross? It's bigger than you think! (1 Cor. 1:17-2:5) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190317_DaveM.pdf

Week 2 - How Not to Lose the Plot. (Guest speaker: Jon Waind) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190310_JonW.pdf

Week 1 - God is the Author of Love. (Guest speaker: Jon Waind) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190303_JonW.pdf

Health Check. In a season ripe with opportunity our culture often pushes us to pursue growth at any cost while Jesus invites to pursue health first. In his words, abide in me and bear much fruit. (John 15:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190224_DaveM.pdf

We're all broken in various ways, and all healing in various degrees. So can God still use us? We end our series looking at how God brings broken people together to create something beautiful. Ephesians 1-3 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20190217_DaveM.pdf

Under the larger theme of Jesus' overcoming the brokenness in our world, we explore some key steps that can start a way out of your own broken season or areas of your life where you hope for change. (Is. 43:16-19, Ps. 139:23-24, Phil. 4:6-7, 2 Cor. 4:16) (Audio is truncated due to technical difficulties.) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcast...