Westside Gathering - Audio

Becoming person who experiences God's presence and contemplates on his beauty will not happen without considering areas of our life that become obstacles to that. In a society obsessed with growth and personal introspection, have we considered allowing God to search us so we can grow towards the life he wants to offer us. (Psalm 139) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com...

Not Hidden (Psalm 139) Nathan Whatley Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250112_NathanW.pdf

If there was ONE THING that would influence and change you, would you do it? ONE practice that has the potential to infect your mind, heart and actions? While things aren't usually that simple, there is ONE PRACTICE that can call us into knowing God deeply. It also helps us avoid the busyness and get through the battles of life. (Psalm 27) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringca...

It's incredible how the ordinary meets extraordinary at Christmas. Listen to our Christmas message to encourage and inspire you this Christmas and into next year. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241223_DavidM.pdf

We often miss how grand God’s vision to restore humanity is and his invitation to participate in it. Both Abraham in Genesis and Mary (Jesus’ mother) hear God’s voice. It raises their expectation and invites their participation. (Gen. 15:1-15; Luke 1:46-55; Heb. 11:8-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241222_DavidM.pdf

Are you willing to be interrupted? We explore this advent theme in a tense gospel scene where some get bothered by an interruption, and others welcome it and discover delight! (Luke 13:10-17, 18-19) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241215_DavidM.pdf

Is there anything in your life that causes you to look down - physically or emotionally? What if Jesus wanted to change your posture and perspective so you can look up - at him, the world, his intended purpose for you? Listen as we encounter Jesus with a woman who was bent over for 18 years. (Luke 13:10-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podca...

Some of the first non-jewish followers of Jesus were stargazers. God used that to lead them right to Jesus. What if this advent season we looked up a little more to anticipate all God longs to do in us and the world around us? (Matthew 2:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241201_DavidM.pdf

Moving from a life of distractions to a more present - full - life isn't easy; We wrap up this series exploring - and baptizing - a few classic spiritual practices for our digitally distracted culture. (Luke 10:38-42) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241124_DavidM.pdf

You are made for a purpose, yet so often we can miss fulfilling it we get distracted along the way. 1 Peter could've been written for 2024 - as he encourages Christ followers to be alert and disciplined in the middle of distractions so they don't miss fulfilling their purpose. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241117_DavidM.pdf

One of the greatest gifts God has given us is our minds. Yet we live in a world full of constant distractions that stop us from using them! Followers of Jesus (become to anyone) are given strategy to fight the mind games. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241110_DavidM.pdf

We live in a culture of constant distractions that prevents us from paying attention to things that matter - God, people, wisdom, and depth needed to live well. We kick off this new series with an awareness of our attention deficit and culture of distraction. We're all impacted, join us for the journey of growth. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering...

We welcome Trevor Seath, who directs and serves our association churches in Ontario. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241027_TrevorS.pdf

We kick off this new series with an awareness of our attention deficit and culture of distraction. We're all impacted, join us for the journey of growth. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241020_DavidM.pdf

Life is qualitatively different for the grateful. More than a feeling, it's an action. In fact, the call to thanksgiving through out the scriptures changes your life in ways our modern world longs for. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241013_DavidM.pdf

The last supper Jesus spends with his disciples helps us wrap up our series calling us to MAKE ROOM for Jesus, each other and those beyond us (Matthew 26:17-29) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20241006_DavidM.pdf

Those who first followed Jesus immediately had a sense that what they discovered in him and the community he created could not be kept to themselves. (John 1:43-51) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240929_DavidM.pdf

If the church is designed by God to be a family that reflects Jesus in life and mission there must be a sense of community below the surface. One early church example gives a glimpse of the tangible ways Christians made room for each other. How are you making room for who the scriptures call your "brothers and sisters?" (3 John 1-8) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/...

What do you do when you discover you long for something that matters but you have no room in your life for it? We start a new series highlighting some essentials we have opportunity to make room - in the middle of our busy complex lives - starting with the invitation to immerse ourselves in the life and person of Jesus (Eph. 3:14-21). Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.co...

Nathan invites us to consider our calling and capacity this fall in getting in the game (aka ministry). Eph 4:1-16 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240908_NathanW.pdf

How are we to live according to the higher standard which Christ has laid upon us as Christians? In this sermon we look at how exactly the gospel both frees us and empowers us to live lives set apart from the ways of the world, for the sake of the world. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240825_KersaintSJ.pdf

Nathan Whatley explores the well known parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15 and invites us to ask the question: "Where do we fit in the story?"  Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240818_NathanW.pdf

We'll explore the profound impact of actively following Jesus in our daily lives. We'll see how intentional spiritual practices not only shape our hearts but also have the power to transform our communities. Discover what it looks like to truly embody the teachings of Jesus and witness the ripple effect it can have on our lives and the world around us. Our message notes can be found here http://ww...

Join us as Kelly dives into Daniel 3, exploring the theme of idolatry and examining how God's people face challenges in worshipping the gods of this world. We'll delve into the question of the heart and consider how we might have made room for other things instead of devoting ourselves to worshipping God. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcast...

Psalm 127, one of the Psalms of Ascents, warns us to avoid vanity by participating in God's work and reaping the fruitfulness of it. Producing fruit that aligns with God's creative, sustaining, and redeeming work, however, poses a challenge to our sinful tendency to follow worldly patterns. This message is meant to encourage the church in godly fruitfulness. Our message notes can be found here htt...