Palm Sunday: Following Jesus' Lead

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

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

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

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

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