Westside Gathering - Audio

Many people have been painfully labelled in their lives. Through the testimony of Thomas we will see where labels come from, how not to do it as a church and how Jesus removes our labels. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240714_DanielD.pdf

In this message we dive into the Gospel of John where Jesus heals a man in an unexpected way. In the same way God is calling us, the Church, to look to Him and what He wants to do in and through us beyond what we are looking for. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240707_DavidMirck.pdf

Our phones, shoes and even coffee shops have branding that crafts a story that shapes us. Did you know Jesus gave his followers a brand that would shape them? Knowing and living this brand could change everything."  Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240623_ChrisM.pdf

When Jesus encounters the woman at the well, her life is disrupted and unexpectedly experiences a transformation. We will take a closer look at John 4:4-26 and study closer what Jesus' love causes in us. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240616_KellyO.pdf

Many people strive for positions of leadership but too frequently reveal their motivations for doing so to be less than noble. Those aspiring to leadership, including many Christians, seem to do so simply for the authority or status to be gained. The adjective “servant” is added by some to indicate a higher, or godlier, characteristic. This message will consider whether Christians should appeal to...

It has been almost two thousand years since the beginning of the church. How can we stay true to the vision and direction that Jesus and his apostles laid out at the very beginning? What does it mean to BE the church?  Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240602_NathanW.pdf

Are you tempted to think God only works in extraordinary moments? Is it possible that God can be part of your ordinary life through the lordship of Jesus and the leadership of the Spirit? (Acts 1:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240526_DavidM.pdf

Whether following Jesus leads to a difficult path or not, Jesus reminds us not to look over our shoulder to see who's doing better or worse, but to trust that our life - whether peaceful or not - can not only bring God glory but feel like we found a treasure because of Jesus. (John 21:15-23, 1 Peter 1:6-9) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcas...

With great love comes great responsibility! A fresh vocation comes out of the resurrection that starts with Peter - but given to all of us; a calling that flows from our love from God and for him. (John 21:15-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240512_DavidM.pdf

As Jesus appears again to his disciples he demonstrates his presence and provision will be available and tangible. Are you following Jesus from a distance? (John 21:1-14) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240505_DavidM.pdf

Belief is both sign of the resurrection and a path to resurrection life. But it also brings up the idea of doubt. Where are you on the spectrum of belief and doubt? Thomas (the disciple) helps us understand those who doubt and Jesus views the doubter and believer, including those sitting between both. (John 20:24-31) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathe...

Have you ever been stuck struggling to forgive? Or been under the weight of something you've caused hoping to be forgiven? One more sign of life sourced in resurrection is the power of forgiveness - for you and the world. (John 20:19-23) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240421_DavidM.pdf

Resurrection launched a new life available to anyone who would come to trust in Jesus. If this is true, what are some signs of this life? Through some post resurrection scenes in John's gospel, we start a new series exploring these signs of life available to you. We start with signs of PEACE. (John 20:19-23) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podc...

Baptism alongside faith in Christ marks our identity, inclusion and immersion into Christ and his Kingdom community. If you trust Jesus have you considered baptism? (Gal 3:26-28) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240407_DavidM.pdf

The world longs with hope for a newness of life, but how is it even possible? What happened in and through Jesus - resurrection - invites us into a new quality of life that promises a future, but available in the present. (Romans 6:4-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240331_DavidM.pdf

Sitting with Jesus and his disciples during the last supper helps us understand God's desire and action on and through the cross to be with us and suffer for us - so we can find life in him. (Luke 22:14-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240329_DavidM.pdf

Jesus gets pretty serious with anything that detours or damages those trying to, or those already, following him. This final 'hard ask' of Jesus gets graphic! (Mark 9:42-49) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240324_DavidM.pdf

Jesus challenges His disciples that it is not enough to simply be good to enter the kingdom of God. Have your "good" circumstances been your motive to follow Jesus? (Mark 10:17-27) (Kelly Orellana) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240317_KellyO.pdf

While love can often be defined by one's experiences or choices, when we hear the call to love from Christ we are called into a love that fulfills but also demands something of us. (John 14-15, 1 Cor. 13) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240310_JohnW.pdf

Jesus uses some real life metaphors when describing what it means to follow him. He talks about families and commitments. How do we listen and live into these invitations that lead to a truer life? (Matthew 10:31-38, 8:18-22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240303_DavidM.pdf

Jesus seems to define someone who follows him as one who would deny themselves and take up their cross, either a promise that they’ll find true life in the process. (Matt. 16:24-28, Mark 8:31-38) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240225_DavidM.pdf

As we begin Lent, we often want to give something up. But remember that Jesus went ahead of you, giving up way before he asks us to. He initiated his steps to the cross before he invites us to pick ours up and follow. (Mark 8:31-38) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240218_DavidM.pdf

Are you following Jesus from a distance or close-up? Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240211_PatriceN.pdf

In a season of growth, the question of capacity often comes up. Colossians casts a vision of "why" we pay attention to our outer capacity if helping more people encounter Christ but calls us even deeper towards our inner capacity of the life available to us in Christ. (Col. 2:1-15) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240204_DavidM....

One main reason Jesus invites us to trust his words and ways is because He is the only secure foundation that will get us through - regardless of the storm (Matthew 7:24-29, 14:22-33) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20240128_DavidM.pdf