Westside Gathering - Audio

We discover the journey of faith through two people who met Jesus after the resurrection. See if you have a similar journey or long for one. Luke 24:13-35 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170806_DaveM.pdf

Listen in as we unpack what it means to love our neighbours and move toward the mess in each other's lives. Follow this link for the video interview included in this message: http://northpoint.org/messages/address-the-mess/move-toward-the-mess/ Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170730_AndyS.pdf

One of Israel's prophets traveled for days just to hear from God. It was worth it! What might our summer be like if our activity flowed out of our attentiveness? (1 Kings 19) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170618_DaveM.pdf

Until we become intentional listeners we will not become natural listeners. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170611_DaveM.pdf

Life without attentiveness is fruitless. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170604_DaveM.pdf

In partnership with over 500 churches in Montreal praying for our city, today we explore God's love for cities and his invitation for us to work for the city's peace and prosperity through prayer and action. Happy 375th Birthday Montreal. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170521_DaveM.pdf

One of the most powerful and countercultural beliefs the church affirms in the creed is the 'forgiveness of sins.' How can you join the forgiveness cycle rooted in Jesus? (Luke 7:36-50) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170514_DaveM.pdf

The Church has a mission, but more importantly, God's mission on earth has a church. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170507_DaveM.pdf

We explore why the creed equally affirms the Holy Spirit alongside God and Jesus, and how we can tune into what He is doing in and around us. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170430_DaveM.pdf

Guest speaker Curtis Matoga illustrates the power of authentic personal testimony. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170423_CurtisM.pdf

The resurrection changes how we relate to life because Jesus changes us. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170416_DaveM.pdf

Because of Good Friday, we go from a battle we cannot win to a battle we cannot lose. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20170414_DaveM.pdf

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