Words of Life #4: Life

Resurrection was God breaking into history letting us know that the life Jesus promised us is available in the present, and his restored future is still on the horizon. (1 Corinthians 15:1-22) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250420_DavidM.pdf

2 Cor. 5:16-21 Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250418_DavidM.pdf

As we celebrate Palm Sunday we can see the uniqueness of Jesus - he goes down before he goes up; he humbles himself before he's exalted. There's a promise in that path for you too, if you can see it. (Phil 2:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250413_DavidM.pdf

Jesus modelled a contrarian downward mobility for us that doesn't just accomplish God's mission but shows us who God is. This season we're allowing the words of Philippians 1:27-2:11 to shape us as we walk towards the cross. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250406_DavidM.pdf

How does one live a life worthy of the gospel (the way of Jesus meant to be lived in the world)? Join us as we immerse ourselves in Philippians 1:27-2:11 for three weeks leading up to Easter to help us contemplate and grow in this season. Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250330_DavidM.pdf

Fellowship is probably the most 'religious' sounding word in the church. Yet if get to the root of it, it helps us understand God's vision for our relationship with Him, His mission, and His church (each other). Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250323_DavidM.pdf

Grace, what a word - so many long to experience and live with. Listen as we explore its roots in the New Testament. (Eph. 2:4-10) Guest: Kenzo Mabiala Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250316_KenzoM.pdf

People use the word FAITH all the time. It's in music, poems, and every life - maybe even before someone gets on a roller coaster. We explore why Faith is so central to following Jesus and why it leads to life and relationship with God (Galatians 3:23-4:7) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250309_DavidM.pdf

Has the word CROSS become over familiar to you? In songs and phrases or maybe around your neck. Or maybe it's foreign to you, wondering what all the fuss is about with Christians? explore it with us and see what a window it is to the kind of life available in Jesus. (Phil. 2:1-11) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250302_DavidM.pdf

The scriptures point to a qualitatively different kind of life that can only come through one source. Do we choose it? (John 6:25-59) Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250223_DavidM.pdf