Welcome to the teachings from Westside Gathering recorded at our weekend gatherings in Montreal, Quebec. For more information or resources, please go to www.WestsideGathering.com
Reading the feed…
Doesn't everyone wants to experience and express goodness? What could happen this fall - and in the world around - if we lived up to this? (Romans 12:9-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260823_DavidM.pdf
We celebrate the next generation today - inspirational stories from kids, teens and young adults; plus a look at “generations” in the scripture and why we’re called to steward our influence and resources for them. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260621_DavidM.pdf
How do we practice living by the Spirit in our ordinary lives? What practices help us nurture a life that responds to God's Spirit so we can live life to the fullest he's called us to (Gal 5:13-26, Rom. 8:5-6) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260614_DavidM.pdf
We start a 2 week series exploring how to live in the Spirit in our ordinary lives. (Galatians 5:16-23) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260607_DavidM.pdf
The longing for forgiveness and the fullness of God's presence are a promised gift that flows from repentance and baptism. (Acts 2:36-41) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260531_DavidM.pdf
On resurrection day Jesus reminds his disciples that they will be empowered by the Holy Spirit for life, faith and mission. It happened on Pentecost (Luke 24:48-49, Acts 1-2) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260524_DavidM.pdf
The resurrection of Jesus - and Jesus' interactions with his disciples - gave us a window into how the early Christians were marked by Scripture. These moments with Jesus helps us understand how to read and interpret the Bible. (Luke 24:36-49) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260517_DavidM.pdf
We ask moms what they’re still learning, their joys and challenges, how mothering helps them grow spiritually and how faith influences them. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260511_DavidM.pdf
We look at an extraordinary moment in biblical history when God chooses to use 5 women - including one mom - to tip the scales of justice and rescue the people He was shaping to be part of his redemption for all people. (Exodus 1:15-2:10) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260510_DavidM.pdf
Post Resurrection Jesus immediately demonstrates his desire to be with us! A relationship with him is an invitation away. (Luke 24:13-35) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260503_DavidM.pdf
The resurrection of Jesus is more than an event. It marks us in unique ways that leads us to the life available because of it. We start a new series looking at how resurrection marks us with wonder! Be curious and grow with us. (Luke 24:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260426_DavidM.pdf
Do you struggle with forgiveness? Jesus stretches our understanding of it when he responds to a question with a parable. (Matthew 18:21-35; guest Michael Hum) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260419_MichaelH.pdf
What can happen when we step into the mission that God has prepared for us? Can we imagine a life that heads into a different direction? Also, how to start a fire. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260412_NathanW.pdf
The pursuit to know what life is meant to be like can be found everywhere. What kind of Life does resurrection make possible? (John 14:19-20 and various scripture) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260405_DavidM.pdf
We discover the power and salvation of Christ's death on the cross from the perspective of Jesus' last prayer and last words. (Mark 15:33-39, John 19:30, Psalm 22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260403_DavidM.pdf
On this final week of Lent - Palm Sunday shifts our focus to Jesus' path towards the cross, but look for the surprising ways Jesus asks us to participate in the ways he intends to save the world. What would make you say yes to a movement? (Matthew 21:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260329_DavidM.pdf
How does siting at a tale with Jesus and your enemies change your enemies’ effect on you? Listen to Greg’s story and an invitation from Jesus to remain-abide-surrender. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260322_GregL.pdf
The process of repentance and renewal towards abundant life in Jesus is a lifelong journey. What satisfies and sustains in the middle?(John 6:25-40) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260315_DavidM.pdf
Sometimes it feels like we’re assaulted with temptations to detour away from God’s will and way. Jesus knows what that feels like. His 40 days in the wilderness encourages us: it reminds us that we’re not alone in the struggle and equips us to overcome.(Matthew 4:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260308_DavidM.pdf
What do you do when you have sinned - when your actions have hurt yourself or others? How does someone repent and hope for renewal? We explore the power of confession in a famous prayer from an ancient King for clues. (Psalm 51:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260301_DavidM.pdf
One of the earliest calls to repentance helps understand why someone would change their mind and their life in response to something bigger than themselves. (Matthew 3:1-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260222_DavidM.pdf
Being a Christian includes a life of repentance. Lent is a season that intensifies the posture of repentance as we journey towards Easter. Do you need to turn, return or be renewed? (Joel 2:12-17, Ps. 51:10-12) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260215_DavidM.pdf
Spiritual community is more than just getting together. Repeated phrases in the New Testament point us to community, practices and tradition - the very things Christians also believe some myths about. (Eph. 5:18-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260208_DavidM.pdf
We so long to fully experience the light and life of Jesus but we often don't consider it's a life we are formed into by being part of a community of the Spirit (church) - with some singing along the way. (Eph. 15:14-20) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260201_DavidM.pdf
Bill Morrow has served the church in Canada for over 50 years. This message on one of Jesus' famous lines - a new commandment, love one another - is one that's been brewing in him for awhile with fresh light. (John 13:35-35) // Speaker: Bill Morrow Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20260124_BillM.pdf
