The Gathering Place Silverton
The Gathering Place Silverton
We long to be a community that fosters belonging within Jesus-centered community and belief in the true story of humanity as told by Jesus, so that we can become people of love and our truest selves. This is a podcast aimed at helping you to get the teachings of Jesus in your bones.
Episodes
Learning & Living The Way of Jesus-Part 3-A Life of Abiding
John 15:1-5-In the message James continues to walk through our vision of spiritual formation. In this talk he makes sense of why we engage in the spiritual disciplines. It turns out the the practices are nothing more than a means to Abiding with Jesus.
Learning & Living The Way of Jesus-Part 2-How We Are Formed
Romans 12:1-2 + Acts 2:24-46-In the message James continues to walk through our vision of spiritual formation. He attempts to answer the question, "How do we change?" It turns out that we are formed by our relationships, the stories we believe, and our habits. According to James, our discipleship to Jesus must offset these powerful forces that are at work to form us every day.
Learning & Living The Way of Jesus-Part 1
Matthew 4:17-20 + Matthew 11:28-30-In the message James kicks off our new series. He begins to walk us through our vision for how our church is organized around the call to be and make disciples. We are a community committed to learning and living the way of Jesus in Silverton and we walk through how we feel that we can accomplish this goal.
Stand Alone-Flip The Script
Psalms 103:1-2-In this teaching pastor Jim Holm talks walks us through the psalm and invites us to consider what it will look like to "bless the Lord" with our lives.
Stand Alone-The Journey of Unlearning & The Shadow
In this teaching Donia Hovet talks to us about the importance of identifying our shadow side and unlearning our old way of life and exchanging it for the new way that is on offer in Jesus.
Stand Alone-The Cost of Discipleship
Luke 14:25-33- In this teaching Ashley Gerber poses the question, "Is Jesus your Lord?" Have you counted the cost of what it means to be a disciple? The cost of discipleship is high, but what you gain is so much greater.
Stand Alone-The Reason We're All Here
In this teaching, James Gerber walks us through some of his personal story, his heart for the church and perspectives on ministry and discipleship.
Miracles of Jesus-Woman with the Issue of Blood
Mark 5:25-34 // In this teaching, Andrea Larson walks us through the story of a woman who reached out to touch the cloak of Jesus by faith and shares about her own miraculous healing!
Miracles of Jesus- Calming of the Sea
Mark 4:35-41 // In this teaching, Josh Schiel walks us through the miracle in which Jesus calms a stormy sea. He walked us through this theme of the waters of chaos that is found throughout the scriptures and points out the significance of Jesus power over the water.
Miracles of Jesus-Healing of the Paralyzed Man
Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) // In this teaching, James Gerber walks us through the miracle in which four men lower their friends through the roof of a home to get him to Jesus. What is it that Jesus saw in their faith? Is there a certain quality to faith that saves? We'll discuss that and so much more in this teaching?
Miracles of Jesus-Feeding of the 5,000
John 6:1-14 NIV // Jemima Geisert walks us through the miracle the feeding of the 5,000. She explores the idea that the Lord is meant to be our provision. In his presence is where we find power and provision.
Miracles of Jesus-The Pool of Bethesda
John 5:1-15// Laney Bliss walks us through the miracle the healing of the man at the pool of Bethesda. The question that Laney explores is this: "Do you want to be well?"
Miracles of Jesus-Healing of Lepers
Mark 1:40-45 & Luke 17:11-19 // In this episode James Gerber walks us through the miracle the healing of lepers. What we learn is that this healing went so much deeper than just a skin disease. This disease took so much more from an individual, which made this miracle so much more significant!
Miracles of Jesus-Water into Wine
John 2:1-11 // In this episode Ashley Gerber walks us through the miracle recorded as first within the Gospel of John. She walks us through the significance of this miracle, what it tells us about the character of God, and what it means for us!
Fathers Day-Passing On The Faith
Deuteronomy 6:1-12 // In this episode James Gerber walks us through Deuteronomy 6 and the well known prayer called the Shema. The question he attempts to answer is this: how do we pass on the faith to the generation after us?
Spring In The Psalms-Psalm 139
This spring we are spending time in the book of Psalms. In this episode, Ashley Gerber walks us through Psalm 139. Ashley explores what it means to have a God who can be everywhere and all powerful, yet so near that he can know us intimately.
Spring In The Psalms-Psalm 1
This spring we are spending time in the book of Psalms. In this episode, James Gerber walks us through Psalm 1. This Psalm is a contrast between two ways of being human. James will walk us through this comparison as we examine three potential pitfalls that we encounter.
Spring In The Psalms-Psalm 111
This spring we are spending time in the book of Psalms. In this episode, Jonathan Lewellyn walks us through Psalm 111.
Spring In The Psalms-Psalm 91
This spring we are spending time in the book of Psalms. In this episode, James walks us through Psalm 91. The question presented is this: Is God the place that you go for help? Is He the one you run to to find refuge?
Spring In The Psalms-Psalm 149
This spring we are spending time in the book of Psalms. In this episode, Laney Bliss walks us through Psalm 149.
Seeing The Image of God In Mothers
Ashley Gerber walks us through the places in scripture in which God reminds us that He is motherly toward us. Yes, He is our father, but mothers are a unique reflection of the image of God, and one of the ways that He chooses to reveal himself to us as well.
Learning To Hear When God Speaks-Panel Discussion
Pastor James & Ashley Gerber wrap up our conversation by leading a discussion panel related to the topic of hearing God's voice. In the episode we hear from four members of our church from all ages and stages of life.
Learning To Hear When God Speaks-In The Ordinary
Pastor James Gerber reminds us that God speaks to us in the ordinary! Sometimes we hear God's voice where we least expect it in places like: our slowdowns and stops, our pain, and our bodies.
Learning To Hear When God Speaks-Scripture
2 Timothy 3:15-17 // Pastor Ashley Gerber reminds us that one of the primary ways that we hear the voice of God in our lives is through the scripture.
Easter 2026: When God Speaks-The Great Reversal
Easter 2026 // Pastor James shares the reality that the resurrection was the reversal of everything that we failed to do. It’s a reversal of the relational breach that occurred in the Garden between humanity and God. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus changes everything for humanity!
Community-Navigating the Messiness
In this standalone talk Pastor Josh Schiel walks us through a fast paced overview of what it looks like to allow real community to do it's work within our lives.
The Art of One-anothering: Honor One-another
Romans 12:10 // In this series we are walking through some of the "one-anothering" commands found in the new testament. We live in a culture of contempt. Pastor James walks us through how essential it is for us to honor one-another.
The Art of One-anothering: Speaking God's Words To One-another
1 Corinthians 14:3 // In this series we are walking through some of the "one-anothering" commands found in the new testament. James walks us through how essential it is for us to speak God's words toward one-another.
The Art of One-anothering: Hospitality Toward One-another
1 Peter 4:9+Romans 15:7 // In this series we are walking through some of the "one-anothering" commands found in the new testament. Laney walks us through what it looks like to demonstrate hospitality toward one-another.
The Art of One-anothering: Humility Toward One-another
1 Peter 5:5-8 // In this series we are walking through some of the "one-anothering" commands found in the new testament. Ashley walks us through what it looks like to demonstrate humility toward one-another.
The Art of One-anothering: Love One-another
John 13:34-35 // In this series we are walking through some of the "one-anothering" commands found in the new testament. Pastor James kicks off this series by framing the idea that at the heart of all of these commands is love. Love for one-another if our most powerful witness to a watching world and the vehicle for our call to make disciples.
You Are More Than You've Been Told-Put It Into Practice (Discussion Panel With Friends)
In this episode Pastor James walks us through a little review of our series and talks with four people in our congregation who are attempting to walk out the Four Practices we have been talking about throughout the series. Scripture. Prayer. Rest. Community.
You Are More Than You've Been Told-Sabbath Rest
Exodus 20:1-17 // Pastor James Gerber continues our series about identity. In this message he explores the idea that the follower of Jesus is invited into a life of rest! There is an often rejected gift of rest that God invites us into. As it turns out, it is woven into the DNA of creation. We were made to work from a place of resting with our creator.
You Are More Than You've Been Told-Prayer
Practice of Prayer// Pastor Laney Biss continues our series about identity. In this message she explores the idea that the follower of Jesus is invited into a life of prayer! Inviting God into EVERY part of your life cultivates relationship with God and enables you to withstand the schemes of the enemy.
You Are More Than You've Been Told-God's Word+Lifestyle of Jesus
Matthew 4 // Pastor James Gerber continues our series about identity. In this message he shares some of our core conviction as it relates to discipleship to Jesus and spiritual formation. He explores the idea that the call of every disciple of Jesus is to adopt the overall lifestyle of Jesus.
You Are More Than You've Been Told-Who Told You That?
Matthew 3 & 4 // Pastor Ashley Gerber kicks off our series aimed at helping us to anchor our identity in Christ. Ashley poses the question, "Who told you that?" In this message she makes of us aware of some of the ways that we get mixed up about our identity; including believing the lies that have been told to us by Satan, others, and even ourselves. The aim is to start us on our journey of re-orienting ourselves around who God says we are.
Nothing Is Wasted
Isaiah 43 // Pastor Laney Bliss explores the idea that "nothing is wasted" by God. He is transforming us slowly, over time, as we walk a slow road of trust, difficulty and challenges with Jesus.
Hope Has A Name-Immanuel-Christmas Eve
Matthew 1:21-23// James Gerber explores the hope that we find in the fact that Jesus is our Immanuel-God With Us. We can find hope in the name of Jesus because He isn't just a distant God; but a savior who has chosen to come close to save us.
Hope Has A Name-Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:1–6 // James Gerber explores the hope that we find in the fact that Jesus is our Prince of Peace. In this series, we’re taking a deeper look at the names of Jesus as described in Isaiah 9. Each name reveals something distinct and beautiful about who He is. And as we explore each one, we are reminded again that our hope is found in Jesus.
Hope Has A Name-Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:1–6 // Ashley Gerber explores the hope that we find in the fact that our God is a Wonderful Counselor. In this series, we’re taking a deeper look at the names of Jesus as described in Isaiah 9. Each name reveals something distinct and beautiful about who He is. And as we explore each one, we are reminded again that our hope is found in Jesus.
Hope Has A Name-Mighty God, Everlasting Father
Isaiah 9:1–6 // In this series, we’re taking a deeper look at the names of Jesus as described in Isaiah 9. Each name reveals something distinct and beautiful about who He is. And as we explore each one, we are reminded again that our hope is found in Jesus. Laney explores the two names of Mighty God and Everlasting Father.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 9-Self-Control
Galatians 5:16-24// Pastor James Gerber continues our series exploring the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. He walks through self-control and explores the idea that there it is a battle between what we want, and what the Spirit wants. It is a battle between the desires of the Spirit, and the desires of our flesh. It turns out that this war is at the heart of the battle of “self-control.”
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 8-Gentleness
Galatians 5:22-23 // Pastor Ashley Gerber continues our series exploring the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. She will walk through what the fruit of gentleness looks life in the life of the believer. Is gentleness weakness? How does humility play a role in our begin truly gentle? Find out this and more as you listen.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 7-Faithfulness
Galatians 5:22-23 // Pastor Laney continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. Laney explores how faithfulness if first exemplified by God himself, and at times does not come easy. We are inundated by the cultural narrative that our happiness is that most important thing. That if something is good for us, it won't require our wrestling with our doubts, pain and disappointments. It turns out that that could not be further from the truth. Laney will walk us through this and much more.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 6-Goodness
Galatians 5:22-23 // Pastor James Gerber continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. James explores how goodness is connected to generosity. It turns out, that as we express goodness & generosity towards others, we are being who we were always meant to be and out truest selves.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 5-Kindness
Galatians 5:22-23 // Pastor James Gerber continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. James explores how kindness through us is that God uses to lead others to repentance.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 4-Patience
Galatians 5:22-23 // Pastor Laney Bliss continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. In her sermon Laney explores the topic of patience. It turns out that slowing down to allow grace & truth to speak to your situation makes all the difference.
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 3-Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 // Pastor James Gerber continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. In his sermon James explores the topic of peace. What we discover is the the opposite of peace is actually anxiety. How do we experience inner peace in a world filled with chaos? Is it even possible?
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 2-Joy
Galatians 5:16-25 // Pastor Ashley Gerber continues series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. In her sermon Ashley explores the topic of joy! How do we experience joy when there is so much pain and suffering that life brings us? Is it possible as followers of Jesus to have both?
The Fruit of The Spirit-Part 1-How We Grow into People of Love
Galatians 5:16-25 // Pastor James Gerber kicks off a new series exploring the fruit of the spirit found in Galatians 5. In this sermon James dives into how we experience transformation into people of love. Do we play a part in our own transformation; or if it only something that the Spirit does within us? The answer to those questions may surprise you.