The Westside Gathering
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Podcast Description
Welcome to the teachings from the Westside Gathering recorded at our weekend gatherings in Montreal, Quebec. For more information or resources, please go to www.WestsideGathering.com
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The Art Of Forgiveness - Start Of Forgiveness | The Art of Forgiveness. Where does forgiveness start? This new series kicks off with the 'start of forgiveness.' Matthew 6:12(more info: www.westsidegathering.com) | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Acts 13 | What practices make up a healthy church? Do we care to wait for guidance from God? Is mission part of the whole church equation? Discover the practices, wisdom-seeking, and calling of the 1st Century Antioch from Acts 13:1-4 (more info: www.westsidegathering.com) | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trees and Streams | Is there a greater vision for who we should become? Continue digging into Psalm 1:3 as we discover what a Life-Giving-Restorative Person is and how to grow into this kind of person. (more info: www.westsidegathering.com) | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preparing for Christmas #2 | The lead up to Christ's first coming involved God inviting people into his big story by intersecting with their stories. What would happen if preparing for Christmas meant saying yes to God as he invites you into his bigger story of restoring the world through Christ?More info: www.westsidegathering.com | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doing Justice Today | Justice. What is it? More importantly, is it on God’s heart and what do the scriptures have to say about it. More info: www.westsidegathering.com | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justice From The Prophets - Glenn Smith | Justice. What is it? More importantly, is it on God’s heart and what do the scriptures have to say about it. More info: www.westsidegathering.com | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Justice Is Not A New Idea | Justice. What is it? More importantly, is it on God’s heart and what do the scriptures have to say about it. More info: www.westsidegathering.com | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jude - Week 2 | Sometimes sinners need rebuke, sometimes we needs mercy. How do you know the difference? Discover the posture and practice of pastoring people on their spiritual journey. more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jude - Week 1 | Explore the often ignored letter of Jude. In this first message we explore what 'contending for the faith' means. Our we always battling for truth, is every cause contending for faith? We discover how to discern the urgent, while not making the urgent normal. more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Willy Reimer | Welcome guest, Willy Reimer, Calgarian pastor, as he helps us learn how to listen to God and why it matters. mire info: www.westsidegathering.com | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Crew - Week 3 | Any community with a cause will be called to risk. Discover in this final message of the The Crew series that 'faith in a faithful God gives you enough faith to risk and then ask, what is God calling to me to risk towards? more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Crew - Week 2 | Every Crew is a Community. No crew is only about the cause, but about the people serving together. Discover what it means to be a community on mission together - celebrating, support, contributing. more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Crew - Week 1 | Every Crew has Cause. Join us as we start a 3 week journey about Jesus inviting us into community to fulfill his mission and discover why God wants to use you to fulfill his purposes in the world. more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At The Movies - The Social Network | What do we learn about ourselves in this movie? How do we discern it’s message through the lens of scripture? What questions does it force us to ask? | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At The Movies - The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader | What do we learn about ourselves in this movie? How do we discern it’s message through the lens of scripture? What questions does it force us to ask? | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Wagdi | Wagdi was a serious m*slim who found Jesus and couldn't help but follow him. Listen to his story, really, don't miss this one. more info: www.westsidegathering.com | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (2:5-11) | God has been attached to lots of campaigns, projects, and experiences. At the climax of this letter, Paul brings us to the heart of Jesus' incarnation to help us see what God is really like and what God intends for us to be like. You might be surprised. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (2:1-04) | If a community is going to be united, if relationships and mission are going to thrive, how will people get along. Paul gives us a practice and an example for how to grow healthy community relationships. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (1:27-30) | Does the gospel show up in your life? This is Paul's challenge at the hinge of this letter, wanting his readers - and all Christ followers - to be able to live the gospel, together, in public, even when it calls on them to suffer. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (1:12-26) | Can you see advancement when others see pain? Progress when some see frustration. Listen as we get to see Paul's heart for Jesus and his glory - in life or death - come through this honest slice of his experience in a Roman prison. (Philippians Series) More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (1:9-11) | How does someone grow in love? What does love for others have to do with life, especially good decisions? Paul's prayer for this 1st century church moves us to grow in love and life. (Philippians Series) More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philippians (1:1-8) | This is the first message in a series walking through the NT book of Philippians. This intro sets the tone and pace. It specifically calls us to consider your partnership in the gospel while remembering that your embrace of the gospel started with God so he's faithful to complete his gospel work in you. | 2/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WHY WORK? #4 | How does faith and work collide? More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WHY WORK? #3 | How does faith and work collide? Join us as we explore at least 2 examples, calling and character. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WHY WORK? #2 | Building on the foundation of part one and the Genesis account of work, this week we hear famous words from the Apostle Paul (Colossians 3:22-24) speaking to workers in the 1st century about being able to work with healthy motives, with all your heart, and in a way that sees God as your ultimate employer. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 1/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WHY WORK? #1 | It's in our design: We kick off a 4 week series on WORK. Is it possible that our identity as image bearers of God is the foundation of why we work? More info: www.thewestsideagathering.com. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FIGHT FOR RENEWAL | Are you living life out of a healthy soul? What streams are fueling your life? We explore the need for what renews us as we hope to life life to the fullest (Psalm 1:1-3). More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 1/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BLIND SPOT | Is it possible that something's so close to you, but you miss it because of a blind spot. Jesus pulls us back into the Olt Testament story of Jonah as he confronts the religious leaders of his day who we're missing something right underneath their noses (Matthew 12:38-42). More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Runner #4 (Exploring Jonah) | This last part of Jonah's story is a lesson about what he really felt about grace. In fact, sometimes grace is so amazing we don't know how to handle it. When allowed to, God's grace begins to change we care about, especially as we realize how much God cares about people. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com. | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Water Based Faith | Westside celebrates baptism. Listen to some stories following a short message on how essential baptism is to following Jesus (Romans 6:3-8). More Info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Runner #3 (Exploring Jonah) | Are you in need of a second chance? Listen as we explore Jonah 3 and discover the power of second chances from a God of infinite mercy. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Runner #2 (Exploring Jonah) | Listen as we explore Jonah's prayer from inside a fish at the bottom of the sea. Distress becomes discipline and both are strangely seen as salvation. Jonah's strange circumstance becomes an extended time of reflection and repentance. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Runner (Exploring Jonah) | Part 1 of this series introduces you to the Old Testament prophet Jonah. This message looks at how we often run from God when he calls us, yet because of God's grace he runs after us. Often when we think God is saving us from something, he's saving us from ourselves. Listen in, you start to see yourself in the story. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SEE and HEAR #2: Hearing the Gospel | This 2 week series walks through how a Christ follower authentically shares the person and message of Jesus, and how others receive it. "Hearing the Gospel" helps you understand that letting others know about Jesus is more than just about what people see. For more info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SEE and HEAR #1: Seeing the Gospel | This 2 week series walks through how a Christ follower authentically shares the person and message of Jesus, and how others receive it. "Seeing the Gospel" will you understand that letting others know about Jesus is more than just words - it's about life - because the gospel is meant to be lived. For more info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Everything | This message explores how the word 'everything' describes God and our response to him, followed by a live story of one lady's response to God's leading in her life; this is also gathering where Westside celebrates 7 years of mission and church community together. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Core #3: 1 Core Mission | There is only one mission Jesus sent his followers to accomplish. It's the reason the church exists and how anyone discovers true life. It's how anyone interested in following Jesus gets immersed into the life he offers. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Core #2: 2 Core Practices | There are 2 Core Practices the Church has continued since it's inception. Discover what they are and why these 2 practices are deeply tied to what the church is all about and how a Christ follower grows in maturity and mission becauase of them. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Core #1: 3 Core Relationships | Discover the 3 core relationships God created for. This message also connects these 3 relationships to Westside Gathering's top 3 values and vision. This message will help you understand God's purpose for your life, relationally, but also why and how the church exists to nurture them. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At The Movies #2: Invictus | The power of forgiveness and reconcilation is seen through this account of Nelson Mandela's attempt to bring healing to South Africa during the Rugby World Cup. We discover in this message how the scriptures affirm a life that is intentional about forgiveness. What areas in your life need reconciliation? More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com (note: you will not hear any clips shown during our gathering due to copyright laws) | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At The Movies #1: The Blind Side | The power of hospitality and generosity is seen through this true story account of one family opening up their lives to another person. We discover in this message how the scriptures affirm a life that is open to God can you us to bless others, and in a powerful way be blessed ourselves. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com (note: you will not hear any clips shown during our gathering due to copyright laws) | 8/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unstoppable Life | Discover in the finale of our Unstoppable series what it means to live an unstoppable life, one day at a time, influencing people and the world around you. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unstoppable Generosity | Discover the joy and meaning in becoming a person of generosity, an unstoppable quality the church has demonstrated since inception. Part of our ONE PRAYER serires called UNSTOPPABLE, June 2010. More info: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk or Walk #4 | Is your life the same on the inside as it is the outside? Does you walk match your talk? You're not alone. Imagine that the religious leaders of Jesus' day struggled with this so much they ended up leading people away from the very direction God was moving in. Join us in our ongoing journey in Matthew's gospel, specifically in Matthew 23, one of the more hard hitting words of Jesus (4 parts, part 1 is not recorded). More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 5/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story #4: Fulfillment | The climax of the Christian Story is Jesus. Discover how Jesus continues God's rescue mission of a broken world. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story #3: Promise and Problems | THE STORY continues as we discover how God responds to a broken world? What does he do with the mess the world is in? More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story #2: Broken | THE STORY continues as we discover that despite all the good and progress in humanity, we can't get away from the brokenness. Why? Listen to Broken, part 2 of The Story. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Story #1: Creation | THE STORY series will retell God's story within the pages of the Bible over 6 weeks. Engage and participate in this message in a whole new way - as story. Creation is part 1 and starts right at the beginning, understanding where it all starts how you and I fit in. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 11/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Matters #4: It Takes a Village | It Takes a Village. This message wraps up the 4 week series on building a godly and healthy family. This message focuses on the larger family - the church - as the indespensible partner that everyone needs to grow. Regardless if your single, married, or with children, you need to listen and consider your role in someone else's life and growth. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Matters #3: Make It Stick | Explores the family's responsibility for spiritual formation. The whole family plays a role in this, but especially parents. Learn the heart beat of this key family matter from from Deut 6:1-9. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Matters #2: Planning the Path | What is your vision for your future family? What kind of adult is your child becoming? The practical wisdom in Proverbs 22:6 challenges us to think ahead when it comes to the influence we have on our kids. It also assumes that parents actually have a responsibility in helping their kids start on the right path so they don't get lost down the road. Listen in and consider what plan you have for your family. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Family Matters #1: movement towards healthy family | Join the intro to this series on what it means to develop a godly, purposeful and healthy family. This first message explores the movement from ME to WE to HE - foundational for anyone that longs to contribute to healthy relationships or families. (Joshua 24:14-15) More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Growing Beyond (Beyond #2) | It's inspiring to think about going beyond, but what about the need to grow beyond. It won't happen without impacting your core!! Reflect on this holistic approach to growth, one that affects your head, heart, and hands. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Going Beyond (Beyond #1) | This is a challenge to go beyond where you are today. Spiritually, relationally, and compassionately. Listen as we outline some areas Westside plans on moving forward this season. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 9/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FINALE MATTHEW | Have you ever read one story and realized it was rooted in another? Matthew 26-27 tells the account of Jesus walk to his crucifixion. But there's more going on. It's 2 stories in one: Passover and crucifixion collide. The impact is freedom, forgiveness, and fulfillment. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are you Ready to Live with Purpose? | Are you Ready to Live with Purpose (Matthew 25:14-30). We know God promises a new heaven and earth with the return of Jesus one day. But what do we do now? Join us as we explore what it means to live ready for the return of Jesus. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are You Ready? | Jesus continues to answer the disciple's question, this time refering to a future time when He will take center stage. The question for all of us: are we ready for it? (Matthew 24:36-25:13). More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Signs of Which Times? | Jesus predicts wars and famines and more... is he talking about the end of the world, the end of the Jewish Temple, or both. Join our continuous journey in Matthew, now in chapter 24 as we discover the gospel story in the climactic moment (Matthew 24:35). More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 6/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk or Walk #3 | Is your life the same on the inside as it is the outside? Does you walk match your talk? You're not alone. Imagine that the religious leaders of Jesus' day struggled with this so much they ended up leading people away from the very direction God was moving in. Join us in our ongoing journey in Matthew's gospel, specifically in Matthew 23, one of the more hard hitting words of Jesus (4 parts, part 1 is not recorded). More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 5/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Talk or Walk #2 | Is your life the same on the inside as it is the outside? Does you walk match your talk? You're not alone. Imagine that the religious leaders of Jesus' day struggled with this so much they ended up leading people away from the very direction God was moving in. Join us in our ongoing journey in Matthew's gospel, specifically in Matthew 23, one of the more hard hitting words of Jesus (4 parts, part 1 is not recorded). More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 5/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religious or Repentant #3 - Mathew 21 | Religious or Repentant (part 3) is about the incredible invitation God sends out to the whole world, waiting for a response to share in his Kingdom party. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religious or Repentant #2 - Mathew 21 | We continue learning the difference between being religious and repentant - and lots more - from Jesus' direct conversation with the religious leaders of his day. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religious or Repentant - Mathew 21 | Are you a very religious person? So religious that you might actually miss what God is doing. Listen in on Jesus dealing with the religous leaders of his day and consider the difference between being religious and repentant. Matthew 21:23-32. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Great Exchange - Matthew 21-23 | As we continue our journey in Matthew, we hit chapter 21, a shift that helps us understand what Jesus has to say to Israel and it's religious system. More important, is your religious system keeping you away from God and his purposes? Is there anything else you've allowed in your life that has moved you in the opposite direction that you know you should be in. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 3/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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God is not fair - Matthew 19-20 | More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 2/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marriage - Matthew 19-20 | More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 2/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HEARING - Respondin IN RESPONSE to Someone Greater #3 | How's Your Hearing? Part 3 of "Living IN RESPONSE to Someone Greater." Discover how your life is meant to be lived in response to God's voice and influence instead of all the other sources of lesser importance. Start 2009 learning to listen. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 1/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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HEARING - Living IN RESPONSE to Someone Greater #1 | How's Your Hearing? Part 1 of "Living IN RESPONSE to Someone Greater." Discover how your life is meant to be lived in response to God's voice and influence instead of all the other sources of lesser importance. Start 2009 learning to listen. More info and resources: www.thewestsidegathering.com | 1/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 68 Episodes |
