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Who are we? We are a group of people working together to work at being and doing church in creative ways. The Gathering is a way for people who dont like "church" to experience God at work in their own lives. You might be checking church out for the first time, or coming back after a long time away. Why dont you check us out? Sunday - Join us for our 10:30 morning service.
Psalm 139 Search me, God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
How do we arrange the seating between the "chairs" of God, ourselves and others? This teaching explores that arrangement.
[Re]Define, [Re]New, [Re]Engage, [Re]Present. Are we as a church accurately representing the Jesus of scripture, to the world? Listen in as The Gathering Church's youth challenge us to re-examine the gospel of a social God and how a renewed perspective affects the way we live out our faith!
Jesus was able to find fish in what seemed like an empty lake. There is a clue there for seeing blessing in emptiness.
What do you do when life hits roadblocks? Well there are lots of options. We can run from our problems. Or we can head back to doing what is familiar to us.
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
The face of Jesus is easy to miss. We expect him to look one way, and he said he is in those we least expect.
Are you ready? Looking at Matthew 25:1-13 and what it means to live a life prepared spiritually.
For the next five weeks we walk slowly and deliberately towards Easter. As we do we are going to pick up some of the key sayings of Jesus on how to live.
It's almost Valentines Day, we though we would spend time talking about love. We are constantly bombarded with lies via Hollywood about what love is. Knowing what love is and what it isn't helps us grow in our understanding of love.
How is Christianity made relevant for today? It's not about better music, more lights or a bigger production... God's simple answer to the question might just surprise you.
Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.
Four people from The Gathering Church share encounters with Jesus that changed their lives.
We talk about the feet of Jesus. He knew when to walk, and when to stop because of need.
As a former police officer, Steve explores practically what it means to be people of peace in our world.
There are a variety of resistances people can put up in regards to faith. Love causes people to take a second look.
How do we negotiate our differences? Here we look at how the church in Rome was encouraged to work at disagreements.
What difference do our beliefs make in terms of how we live? The first in this series explores that-based on Romans 12 in the New Testament.
Psalm 139 tells us God knows us completely. So there is an opportunity to have our thoughts tested by the One who knows us.
Psalm 138 says "The Lord will fulfill His purpose for my life." Who is in the driver's seat with our lives, anyway?
The early church had some core purposes that were key to its health. Here we talk about some of those purposes as they relate to The Gathering.
The church is one body with many parts. Each of our gifts multiply the effectiveness of the church as a whole, but only function as intended when operating in unity with eachother.
In scripture, the apostle Paul urges believers to run the race with perseverance. Join us as we look at a Spiritual Training Regimen which equips us to run the race of life so that we can gain the prize of eternal life.
Join us as we explore 3 different types of "Bottle Prayers" found in scripture. How can these examples of prayer help to shape and develop our own prayer lives?
Prayer primes the pump allowing us to see God at work around us. Included are some prime the pump prayers we can pray.
Define your Jericho, If Jesus was standing in front of you right now, and asked 'What do you want me to do for you?' What would you answer?
Waiting on God is one of the hardest things believers are called to do. Listen as we explore the Pentecost story and remind ourselves that when it comes to waiting, things aren't always as they appear!
A look at Jesus parable of the Sower and the Seeds. What does it mean and how does it apply to our lives?
After the resurrection, Jesus tells His disciples 'it is for your good that I am going away'. How can Jesus' statement help us find peace when things in life don't make sense?
Joseph finally reveals his identity to his brothers and God uses Joseph to restore his broken family and bless them. How might forgiveness free us up to receive Gods healing and blessings?
In the face of Betrayal, Joseph shows his brothers profound grace. How can we, in the midst of betrayal, show Gods grace to those who have hurt us?
What power do grief and guilt have over our lives when we allow these sometimes overwhelming feelings to influence our thinking and living out of the faith journey?
A series of unfortunate circumstances has left Joseph in prison for a crime he did not commit. How can we learn to keep our focus on God when everything in life seems to be going wrong?
Listen as we explore some practical strategies for overcoming temptation while learning from Joseph's example in scripture.
How do we begin to pick up the pieces after experiencing a life-altering act of betrayal? Experience Gods redemptive work in the life of Joseph after his betrayal experience and learn how it can also apply to our lives.
How do you diagnose the health of a church? Join us as we attempt to diagnose the health of our own church using the early church in the book of Acts as a standard.
How can we take joy in our work by framing our perspective in such a way that our work becomes an expression of worship? Join us in exploring the relationship between work and worship.
Paul calls our bodies Temples of the Holy Spirit. What does that mean and how should this truth influence the way we live our lives?
Resolve to spend more time with God by setting aside some time every day to meet with our Creator who loves us.
In Philippians 4, Paul talks about knowing the secret of contentment in any circumstance. How do we learn to overcome our ingrained "Discontentment Disposition" using Pauls example in scripture?
How do we leave the old country behind as we allow our lives to be transformed the life that is found in Christ.
Each of us are created with unique gifts and abilities. Explore what it looks like to use those gifts as we compare the body of Christ to the parts on a bicycle.
How does God use what we offer? Here we enter a story where a seemingly insignificant gift is offered.
What does it mean to offer hospitality to guests when you are estranged from them? What if the guest is your enemy?
See how God blessed one couple who offered hospitality to strangers who changed their lives.
Seeing Clearly - a look at Jesus physical healing miracles of the blind and how they reveal a need for clarity of spiritual eyesight.
How do we leave the old country behind as we allow our lives to be transformed the life that is found in Christ.
How do we leave the old country behind as we allow our lives to be transformed the life that is found in Christ.
Learn how the pornography has the power to misdirect true love and how to overcome it if you are caught in its grip.
Jesus told us to love our neighbous as ourselves. What does that mean? Join us as we look at what love is, and what love is not.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
Seven statements that shook the world. Some of these lines were spoken in Jesus dying hours. Others of them were questions, posed to fearful and wondering followers. All of them invite us deeper into the story of Jesus.
In Max Lucados childrens story, You Are Special, Punchinello, like many of us, struggles with the judgements others put on him. Freedom comes when he realizes that he is uniquely made and that his Creator chooses to love him. How can we learn to overcome the judgement of others to find peace in Gods love for us?
Despite Jonahs failures, the call on Jonah's life remains the same - to bring love and hope to the people God loves. Here we look at Jonahs heart, and Gods invitation.
What does one pray in a crisis? When you are angry? Here we explore prayer as you are hiding from God
With the Christmas story as our guide, hear about the God who came to us and what that means for us now.
Here we look at ways that God delivers us. Several people will be sharing stories of how they experienced Gods help in times of need.
God comes in mercy to turn us around. Here we move beyond feelings of being grounded in joy. We look at the secret to how people can remain joyful despite circumstances.
Choosing the path of peace. Its fine to say, not so easy to do. How do walk in paths of peace in our relationships?
God is coming to make things right. Here we explore four ways to prepare for God in this season, and at all times!
Worship is not merely about attending church but something far more profound: a response to all of life. How might we make our lives an act of worship to God?
Faith is never meant to be kept, but offered in response to Gods love for us. What might offering ourselves look like?
Essential to the life of faith is an openness to receive from God, so we can pass that on to others. How might that happen? Pastor Jim shares some key insights from scripture that have informed his own journey of faith.