Westside Gathering - Audio

Guest Speaker: Glenn Smith. The Trinity is assumed in the Apostles' Creed. We look back into scripture to understand why and what it means for us every day. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170409_GlennS.pdf

We explore what Jesus' future return has to do with justice and a restored humanity. (John 5:19-30) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170402_DaveM.pdf

The Ascension is an important moment in the post-resurrection life of Jesus. What happened? Where is he? What's he doing? Why isn't everything perfect yet? Some questions we explore around the Ascension. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170326_DaveM.pdf

Questions about resurrection come around often. Some had other theories. Listen in as we explore what happened and why it matters for faith and life. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170319_DaveM.pdf

Pontius Pilate gets a mention in the Apostles' Creed and points us to the proof and purpose of the cross. (Read more in John 18:28-19:27) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170312_DaveM.pdf

The creed points us back to the miraculous birth of Jesus and his very human life, but it also invites us into the spiritual transformation made possible by the very same Holy Spirit! (speaker: Nathan Whatley) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170305_NathanW.pdf

Who is Jesus? The creed not only points us back to scripture for three primary answers, but also challenges us to respond. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170226_DaveM.pdf

Discover the God you can believe in and belong to as we unpack the first line of the Apostles' Creed, "I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170212_DaveM.pdf

Have you ever read or reflected on the Apostles' Creed? This creed has been around in both it's simplest and finalized versions since the Apostle's themselves. We kick off this series answering why we should read it and learn from it even today. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170205_DaveM.pdf

Does your plan for a life well lived include making an eternal impact? We end our series looking at creating a 'Gospel Legacy' inspired by one of Paul's clearest personal purpose statements. (Acts 20:17-24) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170129_DaveM.pdf

Create a life with meaning and purpose by stewarding your life and resources in a culture that works against that finish line. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170122_MarleneG.pdf

Though most of us long for a life well lived, there's likely a few areas of your life where you need greater capacity and creativity. Listen in as we learn from Jeremiah's experience at a potter's house (Jeremiah 18). Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170115_DaveM.pdf

Imagine your life at the finished line. What do you want your life to have been about? We kick off this new series aiming to balance an eye on the future with our actions in the present. Paul's reflection on his own life is our guide. (2 Tim. 4:5-7) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170108_DaveM.pdf

An original spoken work piece by Deanna Smith and Jason Selman. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161223_DeannaJason.pdf

Ever notice the theme of worship that runs through the original Christmas stories? Wonder why? You'd be surprised how relevant it is to everyday life. This is a brief message from our Christmas Eve-Eve Gathering 2016. It will also help you kick off 2017 in a way that fills and doesn't drain you. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20...

We end our series looking at what it means to live fully devoted to God and loving it. (Romans 11:33-12:8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161218_DaveM.pdf

It's not enough to discern what habits shape what we love. Today we explore how worship is a liturgy that moulds what we love from God's story. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161211_DaveM.pdf

We are all designed to love something as ultimate. Listen in as we understand a few of the rival liturgies committed to shaping what we love. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161204_DaveM.pdf

We launch into this new advent series reflecting on what we love and long for. Psalm 42:1-2 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161127_DaveM.pdf

Brief snapshot of the why and what of BE RICH. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161120_DaveM.pdf

We close out this series exploring some initial steps at how each of us can look more like God everyday. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161113_DaveM.pdf

Interview with Amy van Donkersgoed, Julia Santamaria and Heather Guo with a focus on being a stay-at-home mom. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161113_FaithAndWork5.pdf

This week we focus on the complexity of sexuality and same-sex relationships in our world and how the church can live and love like Jesus. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161106_DaveM.pdf

We explore the beauty, brokenness and boundaries of sexuality including an honest look at same-sex relationships. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161030_DaveM.pdf

Shifting our view of marriage and singleness as vocation - Part 2 (Matt 19:1-12; 1 Cor. 7:1-40) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20161016_DaveM.pdf