Westside Gathering - Audio

Do you need a wake up call? Rather than simple resolutions or goals, we spend the next few weeks reflecting on a deeper kind of awareness and change that only Jesus can bring us to. (Ephesians 5:8-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260104_DavidM.pdf

Join us for our Christmas eve – eve celebration, as we spend time contemplating on the beauty and purpose of Christmas. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251223_DavidM.pdf

Have you ever wanted a sign from God? Maybe you didn't, knowing that if you got one, you'd have to respond? We look into a wild story in Isaiah where God offers a sign; this sign has a double meaning, pointing to the arrival of Jesus. This sign still demands a response and trust. (Isaiah 7:1-16) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20...

Jon Waind continues our Advent season with a focus on God's kingdom. "The kingdom of God Is not from this world, but it is emphatically for this world" (NT Wright and Mike Bird) (Isaiah 35:1-10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251214_JohnW.pdf

When something breaks, do you see the potential for beauty again? God does! Advent reminds that God brings beauty out of brokenness. He promises it fully in the future, yet we can experience part of it today. (Isaiah 11:1-10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251207_DavidM.pdf

We start the season of ADVENT learning from Isaiah's vision of God's renewed future. If God has a promised future where all things are made right, how do we wait and walk in hope today? (Isaiah 2:1-5) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251130_DavidM.pdf

Speaker Daniel Decary // Luke 24:13-36 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251123_DavidM.pdf

If God owns it all and we steward it all, where does our money fit in? We explore how the early church not only managed their money for themselves but saw God provide through them for his mission and others. It led them to a life of enrichment - something our modern use of money rarely gets us to. (2 Corinthians 9:1-15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidega...

If God owns it all, how do we steward what he gives us? We learn from Jesus how to steward what he entrusts to us in all aspects of life. It fits into how we participate in God's creation mandate and gospel mission. (Matthew 25:14-30) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251109_DavidM.pdf

When God called Israel to live the life he envisioned for them, he rooted them in stewardship, the idea that all things are his and we're created to steward them - develop and enjoy yet holding lightly. (Deuteronomy 10:12-22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251102_DavidM.pdf

God has designed it that followers of Jesus are part of Christ's body, called to practice service in the church and with the church - for God's mission. (Romans 12:1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251026_DavidM.pdf

In a culture that trains us to be completely self-sufficient, while our souls long for wholeness, Jesus invites us to be made whole (washed) by him. (John 13:1-17) To watch the baptism stories go here https://vimeo.com/1126612504?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251019_DavidM.pdf

*part of our series on the practice of service (What's in your hand?) with a focus on baptisms celebrated today. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251012_DavidM.pdf

A new spiritual practice series exploring service and stewardship, starting with the life of Moses wondering how he might use his life or serve God and where to start. (Exodus 4:1-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20251005_DavidM.pdf

As we keep following God's direction personally and as a church, we don't just pray for more of what we want but allow him to stretch our imagination to step into what he wants. This could be beyond what you prayer for or imagine that God is doing. (Ephesians 3:20-21, NRSV) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250928_DavidM.pdf

What makes Jesus weep? (John 11) // Speaker: Patrice Nagant Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250921_PatriceN.pdf

Whatever soil your life is rooted in will begin to show. A Christ follower is rooted in the love of God expressed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. What are you rooted in? Who are you rooted with? And how do you contribute to being a root system for others. Eph. 3:16-21 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250914_DavidM....

What is under the surface is more important than we think. We address the need to pay attention to our inner being welcoming God to make our hearts a home where Jesus dwells. Eph. 3:16-21 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250907_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness (Matthew 5:10) // Speaker: David Miller Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250824_DavidMiller.pdf

Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matt. 5:9) // Speaker: Nathan Whately Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250817_NathanW.pdf

Blessed are the Pure in Heart (Matthew 5:8) // Speaker: Dan Chook Reid Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250810_DanR.pdf

Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7) // Speaker: David Manafo Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250803_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) // Speaker: Tina Avila Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250727_TinaA.pdf

Beatitudes 3: Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5) // Speaker: John Waind Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250720_JohnW.pdf

Beatitudes 2: Blessed are those who mourn (Matt. 5:4) // Speaker: David Manafo Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250713_DavidM.pdf