Beatitudes #1: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Navigating the media and culture through the lens of faith. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220925_BrettU.pdf

Who doesn't want to be strong... to the core? The guts of Paul's prayer for this early church is in God's interior work in them - the very presence and power of Jesus. (Ephesians 3:16-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220918_DavidM.pdf

Who doesn't want to enter the day, relationship, or challenge filled rather than empty. There's this incredible promise the early Christians experienced. God wants to fill you with his own fullness. Explore with us what this means and steps to make room for it. (Ephesians 3:18-19) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220911_DavidM.pdf

Paul wrote to a first century church who’s faith and love was commendable. Yet he anticipated God was still up to more in them. (Eph. 3:14-21) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20220904_DavidM.pdf

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3) // Speaker: Jonathan Hodges Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250706_JonathanH.pdf

Beatitudes: Invitation to Be Well Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250629_DavidM.pdf

Jesus often used the metaphor of a seed being planted to describe transformation, life and the potential of future impact. As we head into the summer, what seeds are you sowing that will make your summer meaningful and prepare you for a future purpose (like our fall ministry or a particular part of your vocation)? Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250622_DavidM.pdf

Of all the baptisms to learn from, Jesus' must be pretty important. We explore how it shows us who he is, what he's doing and why (Matthew 3:13-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250616_DavidM.pdf

Of all the baptisms to learn from, Jesus' must be pretty important. We explore how it shows us who he is, what he's doing and why (Matthew 3:13-17) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250615_DavidM.pdf

We celebrate Pentecost and explore 5 key purposes of the Holy Spirit as the early churches launched. This is essential to know, follow and be on mission with Jesus and his Church. (Acts 1-2) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250608_DavidM.pdf