Westside Gathering - Audio

The story of King Solomon’s judgment reveals important characteristics for anyone wielding authority. This brief study of 1 Kings 3 will link three characteristics together and encourage us to pursue their development in our lives in the same manner as this ancient Israelite king. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230709_JonW.pdf

How often does the summer season slip by us? What if we shape our summer with purpose. Not just activity or experiences, but meaningful practices that fuel our love for God, others, and even yourself. (Mark 12:28-34) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230625_DavidM.pdf

Guest, Lori Graham shares a significant story of the spiritual and human journey of her Dad’s last months of life alongside the search for peace that she and he found in something beyond themselves. (Phil 4:6-7) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230618_LoriG.pdf

Guest, Cody Matchett, walks us through images through the letter Revelation to help us see the power and importance of imagination so we can read it well and discern its application as we follow Jesus today. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230611_CodyM.pdf

How can we allow the gospel and God's Spirit to influence our every day lives? An early church in an ancient city was on Paul's watch list for evidence of it. Today the church calendar shifts into a vague season called Ordinary Time. Why Ordinary? Or is something more infused into this season between Pentecost and Advent that can actually help us live every moment influenced by Jesus and his Spiri...

Is anyone ever really complete? Are you? What would change if we were able to see that everyone we live with or in relationship are still a work in progress? (Phil 1:6-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230528_DavidM.pdf

Have you ever caught yourself relating with people with expectations of perfection or idealism? Imagine they did that with you? Exactly. We explore a second lens to help us relate with others. This one has a dark side, because we call have a dark side. (Romans 12:3-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230521_DavidM.pdf

Is it possible that the way we see people shapes the way we relate to them? Friends, spouses, children, parents, co-workers, neighbours? We kick off a new series looking at how the scriptures shape our view of the people we're in relationship with. Maybe it'll also transform our relationships!! (Genesis 1:26-27) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/...

We celebrated 6 baptisms and got a chance to hear their personal stories and journeys. Listen for some inspiration and encouragement. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230507_DavidM.pdf

Every journey of faith has unique features but they all include new life in Christ. (Romans 6:3-4, 1 Peter 3:21); David shares a short message after 6 people share their personal stories before getting baptized. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230507A_DavidM.pdf

Living Hope isn't only for those who've already experienced it but meant to overflow to everyone around us. (1 Peter 2:4-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230430_DavidM.pdf

Life sourced in Christ’s resurrection is always available but not automatic. God gave us a Word - a message and person in Jesus - to receive and respond to to enter into and grow in resurrection life. (1 Peter 1:22-2:3). Listen to explore what this means and the signs you’re experiencing it. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg202304...

While many long for life, too many of us leave Easter behind as an event. What if the life we long for is sourced in resurrection beyond the event? Have you woken up to that reality yet? (1 Peter 1:3-9) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230416_DavidM.pdf

Jesus told them he would rise again... and did. If he kept this promise, what other promises are we missing? Explore this incredible resurrection story with us and see if there's more to life for you in Jesus. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230409_DavidM.pdf

What happens on the day between Jesus' death and resurrection? Is the burial important or do we skip it? Maybe this day makes the Friday and Sunday even more special because it helps us mourn and let go of all that stands in the way of life. (Luke 23:50-56) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230402_DavidM.pdf

Our Journey to Easter enters crucifixion day. There's paradox, clues, and invitation on this dark and pivotal day in Jesus' life and death. It opens up a NEW WAY and WORLD for everyone. (Mark 15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230326_DavidM.pdf

We sit with Jesus and his friends during their last meal together and discover an invitation into community, service and sacrifice Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230319_NathanW.pdf

As we continue our journey to Easter, we are brought to the night Jesus is betrayed and abandoned by his disciples. As we explore the theme of picking up your cross, how did the disciples respond when the pressure was on. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230312_KellyO.pdf

Holy Week is too big to digest in a week. We start a new series tracking with Jesus on 5 significant days leading up to Easter starting with his walk into Jerusalem which creates a stir - for his followers and his enemies. Everyone is wondering what kind of king this will be? Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230305_DavidM.pdf

We wrap up our series on discernment looking at the ultimate purpose of discernment and some proof (clues) to what a discerning person or life will experience, highlighting one of the greatest obstacles to it we all face! (Col. 1:9-12, Eph. 5:15-18) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230226_DavidM.pdf

There's a gift available to help you practice discernment that comes directly from God - his Holy Spirit. Unlike the other gifts for discernment in this series, this one uniquely equips you for discernment. John 14-16 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230219_DavidM.pdf

How often do we attempt to discern major decisions in life on our own? Both wisdom, scripture, and church history remind us that practicing discernment is stronger with community. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230212_DavidM.pdf

Have you ever considers the limits in your life as a gift in helping you become a more discerning person? We explore some direct and indirect limits that can help us discern daily and in various seasons. (Matthew 4:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230205_DavidM.pdf

Have we ever considered time as resource or teacher to help us become people of discernment? Perhaps the better we understand time the better we understand life. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230129_DavidM.pdf

Guest, Ken Esau, shares about the heart of worship in the life of a Christian. (Matthew 28:16-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20230122_TedE.pdf