WestGate Church Teaching

WestGate Church is a community in Silicon Valley learning to live the way of Jesus, together. Whether you’re exploring faith or have followed Jesus for years, these teachings are an invitation: not just to believe something, but to practice a different way of life. A way marked by presence, transformation, and love. With campuses in Saratoga, Almaden, and Redwood City, WestGate is a place where you’re welcome as you are, and where we are learning to be with God for the good of all.

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The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Living Water | August 23, 2026
6d ago
We all want something — significance, control, answers, a better life. But what if the thing you want most isn't actually the thing you need most? In John 7, Jesus stands up at a crowded festival and makes a surprising offer: not more information, not a better plan, but living water for a soul that's dying of thirst. The only requirement? Just being thirsty. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): John 7:1-39
The Gospel of John (Part 2) | To Whom Shall We Go | August 16, 2026
12d ago
We all love the idea of change — the body without the workout, the career without the risk, the marriage without the hard conversations. In this message from John 6, we look at the moment Jesus' own followers heard a hard teaching and walked away. We explore what it actually means to stay faithful to Jesus even when His words are hard to hear. Because following Jesus was never meant to be convenient — but even when we fail Him, He's always calling us back. SPEAKERS: David Kim (Saratoga), Archie Jackson (South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): John 6:41-71
The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Bread of Life | August 09, 2026
20d ago
Why does getting exactly what you wanted so often still leave you unsatisfied a few weeks later? This message unpacks the psychology behind why achievement, comfort, and even winning never quite fill the hole they promise to — and turns to Jesus' words in John 6, where he calls himself "the bread of life," to explore what our deepest hunger actually requires. And in it, we find that Jesus challenges us to really pay attention to the difference between what we chase and what will actually satisfy us. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): John 6:
The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Feeding the 5,000 and Walking on Water | August 02, 2026
27d ago
Sermon Description: One of the more famous and recognizable miracles of Jesus is when He fed 5,000 people. But what people might miss is that this is not a one-off event, actually. Long before Jesus fed the crowds, God did the exact same three things for a desperate, wandering people fleeing slavery — and the connections are not a coincidence. This message traces the ancient story of Exodus straight into John 6 to show that whatever you're facing right now — an impossible situation, a nagging sense of being alone, or a season where nothing seems to be growing — deliverance, presence, and provi
The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Authority of the Son | July 26, 2026
1mo ago
Whose voice actually gets the final say in your life — your own instincts, other people's expectations, the pressure to keep achieving, or something else entirely? In John 5, we explore how easy it is to know a lot about God and still keep Him at arm's length, and what it looks like to move from information to genuine surrender. In this passage, Jesus confronts some deeply religious people who are missing the point. Jesus tackles the issue of authority, presence, and the difference between studying God and actually letting Him change you. SPEAKERS: Ruth Nazanin BetEivaz (Saratoga), David Tiech
The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Healing at Bethesda | July 19, 2026
1mo ago
There is a particularly modern packaging of a common human instinct to seek healing through self-help. In fact, the self-help industry is a nearly $70 billion industry. In John 5, Jesus encounters a man who has been crippled for 38 years, who is hoping there’s magical healing power in a pool of water. Through this encounter, Jesus teaches us a number of things. One, that pain makes us vulnerable to false hope (we all have our own "pools" we look to instead of Jesus). Two, that it's easier to explain our pain than pursue healing (often through excuses that keep us stuck). And three, that real h
The God Who Is | The Everlasting God | July 12, 2026
1mo ago
Most of us are haunted by something — regret from the past, anxiety about the future, or the quiet fear that we've already missed our moment. In this message, we explore an ancient name for God — El Olam, the Everlasting God — and what it means that the God of the universe is not bound by time the way we are. Through the surprisingly honest story of Abraham, we discover that God's slowness is not absence, and that his pace can actually be trusted. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): Genesis 21:33
The God Who Is | The God Who is There | July 05, 2026
1mo ago
In 2010, a performance artist named Marina Abramović sat silently across from strangers at the MOMA for three months — no words, no advice, no fixing — just sitting with people. And people wept. In a world of distraction and noise, we are starving for genuine presence. And not only that, somehow, simple presence is *healing* to us. And in this talk, we examine a rather obscure moment In the Old Testament in which a man named Ezekiel has a profound experience that reveals that God has been pursuing that same connection with humanity all along. SPEAKERS: Mark Averill (Saratoga), Archie Jackson (
The God Who Is | The God Who Sees and Provides | June 28, 2026
2mo ago
In a world where trust is at an all-time low, it's easy to conclude that we're on our own — that if anything good is going to happen, we'd better make it happen ourselves. But one of the oldest stories in the Bible tells a different story. In this message, we explore what it looks like to stop white-knuckling our lives and trust the God who has already proven He provides. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche(South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): Genesis 22
The God Who Is | The God Who Is My Shepherd | June 21, 2026
2mo ago
Most of us spend our lives chasing the feeling that we finally have enough — the right job, the right success, the right recognition — only to find the emptiness follows us there too. In this message, we unpack one of the most beloved and misunderstood passages in all of Scripture, Psalm 23, and the audacious claim that a life without lack isn't found by getting more — it's found by trusting and following God the way a sheep trusts and follows its Shepherd. So when comparison, ambition, or the quiet ache of not-enough follow us, Psalm 23 has something helpful to say. SPEAKERS: Andy Gridley (Sa
The God Who Is | The God Who Is Faithful | June 14, 2026
2mo ago
We all know what it feels like to wonder if anyone is truly, reliably there for us — in the hard seasons, the unanswered prayers, the doors that won't open. But in the ancient book of Deuteronomy, written more than 3,000 years ago, we find one of the oldest names for God, El Ne'eman — the Faithful One. And we discover that faithfulness isn't a transaction, but a relentless, pursuing love that can reframe the way you and I think about what — or who — we can actually count on. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills), video (RWC) Bible Passage(s): Deuteronomy 7:9
NextGen Sunday | Forming Disciples at All Ages | June 07, 2026
2mo ago
What if the kids and teenagers around you are already hearing from God — and just need someone to help them recognize it? This message explores the story of young Samuel and the surprising truth that God doesn't need perfect people to shape the next generation. He just needs willing ones.
The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Healing | May 31, 2026
3mo ago
What do you do when you've built the career, made the connections, and done everything "right"—and still feel completely empty? In John 4, we meet a powerful man who ran out of options, and in desperation, comes to Jesus. But this isn’t a bad thing. In this story, we discover that Jesus does his best work when we finally stop trying to save ourselves. Bible Passage(s): John 4:43-54 Speaker(s): Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills), video (RWC)
The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Living Water | May 24, 2026
3mo ago
In John 3, John the Baptist’s words—“He must become greater; I must become less”—become an invitation to step out of a self-centered story and into the larger story of God. This teaching explores why Jesus is greater, why earthly things can never fully satisfy our deepest longings, and how the Spirit of God gives us everything we actually need. Bible Passage(s): John 3:22-36 Speaker(s): Glenn Packiam (Saratoga), Video (South Hills), Video (Redwood City)
The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | He Must Increase | May 17, 2026
3mo ago
In John 3, John the Baptist’s words—“He must become greater; I must become less”—become an invitation to step out of a self-centered story and into the larger story of God. This teaching explores why Jesus is greater, why earthly things can never fully satisfy our deepest longings, and how the Spirit of God gives us everything we actually need. Bible Passage(s): John 3:22-36 Speaker(s): Glenn Packiam (Saratoga), Video (South Hills), Video (Redwood City)
The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Born Again | May 10, 2026
3mo ago
What does it mean to be "born again"? What's the point? Through a late-night conversation with a prominent religious leader, Jesus reveals the gifts that new birth offers—a new identity and awakening to a new way of seeing and experiencing God. Like a newborn encountering the world for the first time, new birth gives us fresh spiritual sensibilities—eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts alive to God’s presence. The invitation is simple yet profound: look to Jesus, trust in him, and step into the life you were always meant to live. Speaker: Jay Kim Bible Passage(s): John 3:1-17 NIV
The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Cleansing the Temple | May 3, 2026
3mo ago
Why did Jesus make a whip, overturn tables, and drive people out of the temple? In Gospel of John 2:13–25, Jesus enters the temple and reminds us that God’s house—and our hearts—were made for relationship, not transaction. Join us as we discover how Jesus still cleanses, confronts, and calls us back to deep union with God. SPEAKER: David Kim Bible Passage(s): John 2:13-25 NIV
The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Water Into Wine | April 26, 2026
4mo ago
Jesus’ first sign takes place at a wedding—transforming water into wine and revealing a deeper story of restoration, dignity, and new life. This teaching explores how that moment points beyond a miracle to the heart of the gospel: Jesus reimagining cleansing, identity, and belonging through his own life and sacrifice. More than something to understand, it’s an invitation to experience transformation for ourselves. What might it look like to trust him fully—and “do whatever he tells you”? SPEAKER: Jay Kim Bible Passage(s): John 2:1-11 NIV
The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Behold the Lamb | April 19, 2026
4mo ago
In John 1, 19-51, we see a repeated invitation: “Come and see.” This passage isn’t just recounting events—it’s inviting us to slow down, pay attention, and truly behold Jesus. At its core, discipleship is not about doing more, but about fixing our eyes on Him in a way that transforms us from the inside out. Through these first encounters, we’re invited to examine what we’re really seeking and how we respond—whether with curiosity, shame, distraction, or longing. The gap we often feel with God isn’t the end of it all; it’s an invitation to deeper connection, trust, and intimacy. SPEAKER: Ruth N
The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | The Word Became Flesh | April 12, 2026
4mo ago
Written later in life, John’s Gospel is less a timeline and more a deeply reflective portrait, inviting us into the heart of Jesus. At its core, John writes so that we might believe—not just intellectually, but relationally, learning to trust in Jesus. As the Word made flesh, Jesus reveals God’s desire for connection, offering both grace and truth as an invitation into a living, trusting relationship. SPEAKER: Jay Kim Bible Passage(s): John 1:1-18 NIV
Easter 2026 | The Last Thing is the Best Thing | April 05, 2026
4mo ago
We all carry regrets — relationships that fell apart, decisions we wish we could undo, losses we can't stop grieving. In fact, regret might be one of the most universal human experiences. But what if regret doesn’t have to be the end of our story? The resurrection of Jesus isn't just a historical event, but a radical offer of renewal for every broken and buried part of your story. In the very beginning, God spoke light into darkness. With the resurrection of Jesus, that same God is now speaking life into death. Easter isn't about forgetting what broke you. It's about being made completely new.
Long Live the King | For Us (Substitution) | March 22, 2026
5mo ago
Have you ever let someone else take the blame for something you did? In this message, we unpack the biblical idea of substitution and how Jesus willingly became our substitute. Through a powerful look at one of Jesus’ most famous stories - the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 – we discover the true elder brother who willingly paid the cost to bring us back home. SPEAKER: Andy Gridley BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Romans 5:7–8, Luke 15:11–32
Long Live the King | God Wins (Christus Victor) | March 15, 2026
5mo ago
In the Roman Empire, crucifixion was propaganda—a brutal warning to anyone who dared resist the empire. But the New Testament makes a shocking claim: through the cross, Jesus wasn’t defeated—He was victorious. In this message, we explore the biblical vision of the cross as a declaration of victory, where Jesus defeats the powers of evil and liberates humanity from fear, sin, and death. And while the Romans used the cross to intimidate and crush rebellion— in Jesus, it became the moment God won the ultimate victory. SPEAKER: Jay Kim BIBLE PASSAGE(S): 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 NIV
Long Live the King | No Condemnation (Satisfaction) | March 08, 2026
5mo ago
We all live with the fear of being judged—by others, by ourselves, and even by God. But what if God as Judge is actually good news? In this message, we explore the Bible’s legal and courtroom images of Jesus as a judge. We explore how the cross is the place where the verdict over our lives was already spoken: “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”—a grace that not only frees us from shame, but transforms how we live with and extend grace to others. SPEAKER: David Kim BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Colossians 2:13-15
Long Live the King | The Price of Freedom (Ransom) | March 01, 2026
6mo ago
What is something really worth? From $100 million paintings to priceless family treasures, we explore how value is defined — and what it means when the Bible says that Jesus gave His life as a “ransom for many.” In this message, we discover the immense cost and even greater love behind the cross — and what that says about your freedom, your worth, and the King who gave everything for you. SPEAKER: Jay Kim BIBLE PASSAGE(S): Mark 10:32-45 NIV

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The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Living Water | August 23, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | To Whom Shall We Go | August 16, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Bread of Life | August 09, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Feeding the 5,000 and Walking on Water | August 02, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Authority of the Son | July 26, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Healing at Bethesda | July 19, 2026

The God Who Is | The Everlasting God | July 12, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who is There | July 05, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Sees and Provides | June 28, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Is My Shepherd | June 21, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Is Faithful | June 14, 2026

NextGen Sunday | Forming Disciples at All Ages | June 07, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Healing | May 31, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Living Water | May 24, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | He Must Increase | May 17, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Born Again | May 10, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Cleansing the Temple | May 3, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Water Into Wine | April 26, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Behold the Lamb | April 19, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | The Word Became Flesh | April 12, 2026

Easter 2026 | The Last Thing is the Best Thing | April 05, 2026

Long Live the King | For Us (Substitution) | March 22, 2026

Long Live the King | God Wins (Christus Victor) | March 15, 2026

Long Live the King | No Condemnation (Satisfaction) | March 08, 2026

Long Live the King | The Price of Freedom (Ransom) | March 01, 2026

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The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Living Water | August 23, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | To Whom Shall We Go | August 16, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Bread of Life | August 09, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | Feeding the 5,000 and Walking on Water | August 02, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Authority of the Son | July 26, 2026

The Gospel of John (Part 2) | The Healing at Bethesda | July 19, 2026

The God Who Is | The Everlasting God | July 12, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who is There | July 05, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Sees and Provides | June 28, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Is My Shepherd | June 21, 2026

The God Who Is | The God Who Is Faithful | June 14, 2026

NextGen Sunday | Forming Disciples at All Ages | June 07, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Healing | May 31, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | Living Water | May 24, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt. 1 | He Must Increase | May 17, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Born Again | May 10, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Cleansing the Temple | May 3, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Water Into Wine | April 26, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | Behold the Lamb | April 19, 2026

The Gospel of John, Pt 1 | The Word Became Flesh | April 12, 2026

Easter 2026 | The Last Thing is the Best Thing | April 05, 2026

Long Live the King | For Us (Substitution) | March 22, 2026

Long Live the King | God Wins (Christus Victor) | March 15, 2026

Long Live the King | No Condemnation (Satisfaction) | March 08, 2026

Long Live the King | The Price of Freedom (Ransom) | March 01, 2026