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Jono is the strategic relationship manager for Prison Fellowship in NSW. We're excited to hear him share with us what it looks like to share the good news in a world that needs it.
Jesus is someone we can all admire. But is admiring really enough? What if we're meant to do more than admire Jesus from afar?
Whether we're a Christian or not, we all know deep down that it's good to care for your neighbour. But who is my neighbour? And how much do I really need to care for them?
Every relationship, marriage, parenting, friendships, workplace, even the teams we serve on, comes with expectations. The problem is that most conflict doesn’t come from what actually happens, but from the gap between what we expected and what we experienced. Unmet expectations are the number one cause of relational breakdown.
Join our Reading Plan through Luke here // https://bit.ly/3VzVSsC Little did Luke know that of the many accounts of the life of Jesus, his would be one of four that survived. It's worth asking if his account is reliable. and if so… You can know. Why you follow Jesus. You can know. Why you SHOULD follow Jesus.
Join our Reading Plan through Luke here // https://bit.ly/3VzVSsC Little did Luke know that of the many accounts of the life of Jesus, his would be one of four that survived. It's worth asking if his account is reliable. and if so… You can know. Why you follow Jesus. You can know. Why you SHOULD follow Jesus.
Join our Reading Plan through Luke here // https://bit.ly/3VzVSsC
Little did Luke know that of the many accounts of the life of Jesus, his would be one of four that survived. It's worth asking if his account is reliable. and if so… You can know. Why you follow Jesus. You can know. Why you SHOULD follow Jesus.
After 7 weeks of looking at How to Talk to God, I am sure we still have questions when it comes to prayer. Have some of your questions answered and hear what others have found most helpful in their understanding of prayer.
We'll all face moments were our FAITH and integrity are tested. So how do we deal with this?
We all get told it's bad to have doubts But why is it so hard to have blind trust? How do I navigate faith when I have so much doubt?
Worry and anxiety is inevitable. We don't want it, but we all deal with it. Is there a way to stop worry? If so how?
Whether believing or not, we've all sent a prayer up once in our lives. But why do some prayers not get answered? What's the point in prayer if they all don't get resolved?
Usually when it comes to praying the asking is the easiest bit. But what is it we should be asking for? How do we ask God for the right things?
Join us as we celebrate the generations that make up the church. Be prepared for a lot of fun, laughs and learning from the youngest to oldest along the way.
None of like to admit our mistakes. And yet, when Jesus teach us how to pray he asks it of us regularly. Why do we need to admit our mistakes? What do we get from it?
Whether you believe or not, most of us would love to talk to God. But how do we do it? Where do we start? Join us as unpack how Jesus taught his followers to talk with God, through the Lord's Prayer.
One thing we can all agree on is we want to live long and happy lives. But how do we do the smart things now to get there? What practises and rhythms can we build in now to live well?
Everything within modern life tells us we need to go go go. But what happens when we run out of gas? Have we been designed to stop from time to time?
Can anything good come from grief and loss? Life is not about accumulating, but about leaving everything behind.
We try to live our lives with power and control. It doesn't work. How do we let go of control and get through the walls when we face them in life?
When we accept Jesus Christ and become Christians, growing into emotionally mature adults is not natural. It requires intentional discipleship. Nobody would debate that a spiritually mature Christian is one who loves well. The problem is that few of us have learned practically how to do that!
Breaking the power of the past requires a crucifixion and everything in us screams against it.” Join us as we explore how Christianity explores these questions.
A person who practices “being” before “doing” operates from a place of emotional and spiritual fullness, deeply aware of themselves and others. As a result, their being with God is sufficient to sustain their doing for God.
Our default response when someone asks if we're okay usually is "I'm fine". But are we really fine? What's beneath the surface that could be affecting us more that we think?
In the hours before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed for something that might surprise you—something so vital that it was His final petition before facing the cross. This Sunday, we’ll explore Jesus’ powerful prayer in John 17, where He reveals the three keys that reveal the answer to our broken world.
Does following Jesus involve stepping into uncomfortable situations and challenges, which are essential for spiritual growth and experiencing God's presence in new ways? Could this discomfort lead to a deeper understanding of faith and a more robust relationship with God?
All of the greatest stories are a reflection of the ultimate story. We will unpack a few of the greatest and see how they really Point the stories of the Bible. Look at how often Jesus chose to tell a story rather than give a sermon.
All of the greatest stories are a reflection of the ultimate story. We will unpack a few of the greatest and see how they really Point the stories of the Bible. Look at how often Jesus chose to tell a story rather than give a sermon.
All of the greatest stories are a reflection of the ultimate story. We will unpack a few of the greatest and see how they really Point to the stories of the Bible. Look at how often Jesus chose to tell a story rather than give a sermon.
All of the greatest stories are a reflection of the ultimate story. We will unpack a few of the greatest and see how they really Point the stories of the Bible. Look at how often Jesus chose to tell a story rather than give a sermon.
We've all been there, you've got your ducks in a row, then chaos unfolds. Now you've got a pigeon among the ducks Now what do you do?
We all like to talk about the "good old days". But what about the days to come? Have we already seen the best behind us?
Confrontation comes naturally to some than others. But is it necessary to confront our reality or others? Or is it worth standing up for something I believe in?
When life is so busy it can be tough to find time for others. Do I really need to prioritise others when I've got my own worries? What can I gain for making room for others in my life?
When life is so busy it can be tough to find time for you. Is there a way to enjoy life when everything seems such a grind? How can I make room for joy in my life?
We all want rest, but it seems so hard to find. Deeper than that it feel scary. Why do I feel guilty resting? And how do I even find time to do it anyway?
Still feeling the effects of a crazy 2024?. We get it. High Capacity is so cool right now. But what if you could make room in your life now, by living within some limits?
Finding belonging is something that we all look for. Whether it's in your workplace, supporting a sports team or with friends & family. But, what can truly give us belonging? Belonging that is secure and fulfilling?
If you think about it, we serve what we worship. It doesn't have to be God. There are many things in life that can grab our attention. When it comes to finding God - why is it so essential to worship God with others around and not just by yourself?
Life can be isolating. We’ve all felt it. What if true self-understanding and knowing God required others? Explore why community is the missing piece to deeper faith and personal growth.
Life can feel disconnected. We understand the challenges of connecting with faith and community. Discover how the church brings purpose and God's vision, inviting you to a life of meaning together.
We're nearly there, the end of 2024. For some it may have been a great year, for others not so much... But how can we all finish the year well to set us up for the next?
Life feels like it’s getting more and more cynical. Celebration resists cynicism, and makes us ready to receive what God is eager to give.
Christmas is a time traditionally of giving to others. But what benefit does that bring me? Could life be different if we made a way for others in our lives, homes & habits?
Anticipation of something you're expecting can be so frustrating. It's often the hardest part waiting for something to arrive. But is there good we can find during the waiting?
We've been taught in life to focus on self-preservation before all else. But what if that's not the best way to live life? What value is there from putting others needs in front of our own?
It's the most popular book in the entire world. But is it relevant to us today? How do we read it properly and how can we use it in 2024 to help us?
If Jesus had his way, when people thought Christian or church, they wouldn’t think: A quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group. They would think: best neighbors I ever had, best employees, friends, bosses. Love doing business with ‘em. Honest. Disciplined. Self-controlled. They fight FOR their marriages, not WITH their spouses. Generous. Kind.
We ended last week imagining how that would look to people outside the church if we ever got it right—how much more attractive we would be. That’s how we are supposed to treat each other. What about people outside the community of faith?
If Jesus had his way, when people thought Christian or church, they wouldn’t think: A quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group. They would think: best neighbours I ever had, best employees, friends, bosses. Love doing business with ‘em. Honest. Disciplined. Self-controlled. They fight FOR their marriages, not WITH their spouses. Generous. Kind.
Join us for an inspiring message from Sam Haddon as we start our next series Brand Recognition
Join us for an inspiring message from Sam Haddon as we conclude our series Tending To Your Soul
Join us for an inspiring message from Sam Haddon as we continue our series Tending To Your Soul
Join us for an inspiring message from Sam Haddon as we start our new series Tending Your Soul
Our direction ultimately determines our destination, join us as we continue to unpack our series From Here To There.
Our direction ultimately determines our destination, join us as we continue to unpack our series From Here To There.
Our direction ultimately determines our destination, join us as we continue to unpack our series From Here To There.
We think we know what we really want. Our actions might tell us something different.
How do we find what is really driving our desires?
Whether you are a Christian or not. Look close enough at your life and you may find Bob Dylan was right in saying "You Gotta Serve Somebody".
The question is what or whom?
In what ways might a rediscovery of the promise of God’s presence in our life not only change us, but shape us to give the very thing the people in our lives need so desperately?
Preacher: Sam Haddon. In what ways might a rediscovery of the promise of God’s presence in our life not only change us, but shape us to give the very thing the people in our lives need so desperately?
We live in a world swamped with technologies and pressures that ultimately distract us. In what ways might a rediscovery of the promise of God’s presence in our life not only change us, but shape us to give the very thing the people in our lives need so desperately?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
There is an increasing trend for people to say “my relationship with God is personal”. Dig deeper, and more often than not this is a reaction to a difficult experience with a Christian in the past. However, what if we were to say that the only way to truly know yourself and God is to be around other Christians in community?
Speaker: Barry Tramacchi
1 Corinthians: 12:12-27
Mark is an author, teacher, activist and coach who has written five books on practical spirituality that seek to apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life. He teaches a doctoral course on spiritual formation at Fuller Theological seminary in the USA and speaks with the goal of awakening imagination and inviting audiences to take new steps into life and wholeness.
There is an increasing trend for people to say “my relationship with God is personal”. Dig deeper, and more often than not this is a reaction to a difficult experience with a Christian in the past. Preacher: Sam Haddon
There is an increasing trend for people to say “my relationship with God is personal”. Dig deeper, and more often than not this is a reaction to a difficult experience with a Christian in the past. However, what if we were to say that the only way to truly know yourself and God is to be around other Christians in community?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Am I what I acquire? Am I what I feel? Am I what I was born into? The list goes on. The search for our Identity seems to be one of the trademarks for the modern life. How does the Bible suggest we find it? Why does there seem to be a deep restlessness in the everyday person? Whether religious or not, everyone seems to be searching for that one thing that will really “satisfy”. What if the search really began by looking beneath the looking?
Speaker: Barry Tramacchi
Preacher: Sam Haddon. Whether it be Yoga, Religion or some other form of Spirituality… how do we account for the inner yearnings of the human heart, for something beyond the tangible world around us?
Happiness. Why does it seem so elusive? Is it possible? How might the Bible inform our pathway to that elusive state called contentment?
Speaker: Barry Tramacchi Hope is that we are conciously and subconciously affected by our believed in futures. Resolutions will be important, but even more powerful if grounded in an underlying hope. Therefore where and what is your hope in for 2020?
God is faithful to his promises in His timing not ours. In this brief New Years series, we ponder the Bible's insights into those liminal moments, between the pains of unmet expectations, and power of new hope.
God’s grace to us is an invitation to be amazing. It’s our chance to extend to others what God has freely extended to us. What would it take for you to extend to someone what they don’t expect?
"Unfair" Jesus' way of life is characterised by unsettling generosity —the kind of generosity that gives the undeserving what they don’t deserve and regardless of how unright we’ve been, makes us right with God.
"Undeserved" There is an unsettling gift for just about everything, and we can sum it up in one word. Grace. It’s the undeserved, unearned, unearnable favour that Jesus came to offer us.
Discover how God matured a young dreamer through tough times to lead older people in authority. The life lessons Joseph learnt can be applied to life, work, family and ministry.
Reading: Genesis 39:1-5
Preacher: Barry Tramacchi
This week we draw inspiration from Enoch who teaches us that walking with God begins by enjoying his company. Reading: Galatians 5:22-25. Preacher: Andrew Ranucci
As human beings our souls long to be part of something bigger than ourselves - a kingdom full of truth, beauty and goodness. Speaker: James Bryan Smith
Tune in as James Bryan Smith shares how adversity can used in powerful ways by God to be a blessing not only to us, but in the economy of the kingdom of God, to others.
Mid morning Saturday 26 October, we hear from Sarah as she discusses the "Keys to Personal and Cultural Transformation”
Saturday morning, 26 October, we hear from James on "The Soul Metabolism of Beauty, Goodness and Truth”
Saturday morning 26 October, we hear from John Robinson as he opens the final day of the conference.
Our final session on Saturday afternoon comes from James who explores the how we can be Christians "Living into the Rhythms of Grace"
In the afternoon on Saturday 26 October we hear again from Bryan as he delves into the reality of "Living deep in the Kingdom of God”
Friday evening, 25 October, James talks to us about, "Who's is God and who does God say I am?”
As we look at Luke 11, specifically verses 9 onwards, it is easy to view these verses with God as our vending machine. Dollar in, can of coke out. But what if there is something far more powerful and divine happening each time we pray than getting what we want? We will be exploring together the tension of asking and receiving, seeking and finding.
Speaker: Adrian Smith
Reading: Luke 11:9-13
Jesus made a promise to Peter when He said "I will build my church." How comforting to know that this important task isn't left to us alone, but that He chooses to partner with us on.
Speaker: Barry Tramacchi
Reading: Matthew 16:15-18
What does it mean for you to ‘live the life’? Will winning the lottery lead you there? Will finding your perfect partner, or gaining the ideal job or travelling to a remote exotic location drinking Pina Coladas do it for you? How will you discover what it means to ‘live the life’?
These days truth is hard to come by. The once trustworthy ‘news’ is even being challenged with the notion of ‘fake news’. Who can we trust? Whose voice should we listen to? Where will you go to discover truth?
Speaker: Andrew Ranucci
There are so many ways we can choose to go in life, and authors, academics and experts are constantly offering us the latest and "best" way to live. The fact is - who we follow determines our destination. What's your destination in life and who will you follow to get there?
On Sunday 15 September, Northside stood with over 11,000 churches around the world to see the reality of modern day slavery, understand God’s heart for justice and join the global movement to end slavery.
We joined as one church for Celebration Sunday, praise God for all he’s done among us this year, and looking forward to what we believe He’s going to do into the future.
No matter your age, there is always someone you can learn from and someone you can teach. Find out how you can invest what you have learned in the next generation to help them flourish.
Jesus often taught people to get their intentions right and their actions would follow. Except when it comes to money! In this case, he says, “Do first. Think later.” Why?
Would it surprise you to know Jesus talked about the dangers of money 10 times more than he did the dangers of immorality?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Money and possessions are something we touch and deal with every single day and all throughout the day. If Jesus talked about money more than anything else, then money matters to Jesus.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
The ultimate and main way to handle the troubles of life with peace is not just through petitionary prayer, but through worship.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
We were blessed to have Jo Saxton, author, speaker, leadership coach, entrepreneur and visionary speak at a combined young adults event at Northside. Every generation of believers have to work out how they will respond to the challenges and opportunities of their day. It’s easy to get distracted with so many voices and priorities vying for attention. Still in Christ we have a chance to discover both who we are and what we’re living for. It’s time to find out - God’s adventure awaits!
This teaching series is showing us the Bible has a unique and real way of dealing with our deepest emotions. What do we learn about fear and how to handle it?
The book of the Bible called the Psalms shows us the reality of human emotions. Here’s a person filled with tears, struggling with doubts about God and about faith. That shouldn’t be in the Bible... right?
What has the Bible got to do with the raw emotions of life like sadness, fear and doubt? Isn’t it just full of rules and instruction? Aren’t Christians always supposed to be happy if God is in your life? In this new series we will see that a section of the Bible called the Psalms provide a vastly different way to deal with them than the rest of the world. The Christian doesn’t stuff their emotions, nor are they controlled by them. In a world where it’s hard to be honest to anyone, the Psalms show us at least we can be honest to God.
Sometimes the Christian life can be frustrating! We’re inspired by the life of Jesus and deeply desire to become like him, but we are often rudely reminded of how far we still have to go. Join us as we explore what it means to be on a genuine journey of transformation, leading us to live into the best version of ourselves.
Speaker: Andrew Ranucci
Some of the stories of Jesus are well known to lots of people, whether they claim to follow Jesus or not. Because the words are so familiar, it can sometimes be easy to miss the point of the stories.
Speaker: Graham Crowfield
If Christians are to be animated by different virtues, inspired by a different view of humanity and guided by a different source of wisdom from the world around them, what will be different about the way they act at work?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Is there a way to see the message of Jesus in such a way that you are not affected by either the successes or failures in your work? That is: is it possible to find a freedom both in your work and from your work?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Should faith be part of the workplace? The reality is that Christians live among many underlying belief systems that impact the cultures we operate in. The question is then, does our faith affect the way we work?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31
Why can work feel frustrating, pointless or like it's the distinguishing mark of our lives? If work is to be a good and wonderful thing, why do we encounter these problems? Does what you do define who you are?
We spend more time working (whether employed or not) than with family and friends. Why is work such a vital part of living a fulfilling life? Why can it be so challenging, and how can we find a freedom both in our work and from our work?
Honour is a significant part of the Christian faith. But what does honouring others actually look like in our world today? How do we do it? Kerrell Ranucci shares with us about the importance of living lives that honour others.
There’s something exciting about the chase, especially when seeking something elusive, just over the hill. What happens when we discover that what we chased didn’t deliver what was hoped for? We are left feeling disillusioned. What are you chasing after in life? In this message we will explore Solomon’s wisdom about chasing after the wind, and exchanging this with the purposefulness of chasing after the Kingdom!
We get it. At Easter, you often hear Christians talking about some guy who was supposedly raised from the dead. What if it is true? Tune in as we pause to wonder, and maybe even believe again.
What sets Jesus apart from every other God is the personal way in which he chooses to relate to us. In Jesus we discover a personal God who walks with us every minute of every day, through every situation in life. We are never alone. God is was with us. We get to enjoy the ‘With-God Life’.
We were privileged to host Peter Roennfeldt at both Crows Nest services on 31st March while we launched our second location in Turramurra. Peter - a church planter, evangelist and pastor to pastors - inspired our Crows Nest congregations with this powerful message: Like the church in Ephesus - Northside, a multiplying hub. He shared the biblical example of God's work through local churches to resource and release a movement of communities and discipleship.
As we prepare to launch a new year and a new location in Turramurra to the community, we want to share what we are seeing with 2020 vision in mind. Why is it so significant to our mission as a church that Jesus calls us salt and light? What does that say to our purpose?
As we prepare to launch a new year and a new location in Turramurra to the community, we want to share what we are seeing with 2020 vision in mind.
Our desire to live life with God is deeply connected to living a right way with others. How can we more fully pay attention to the needs of others around us so that we might accept Jesus' invitation to a life of justice; a life of fullness in Him.
What does it look like to live out of deep meaning and vitality? How can we leverage our lives towards meaningful things? What is a right-sized life? Tune in as guest speaker Mark Scandrette shares powerful insights and stories from his own life.
Is it possible the busyness is the other way around. We often say we need a rest. But what if the restlessness was not just a function of the world around us, but from a restlessness within. How do you find rest from that?
Life gets busy. We get that We feel that. But what if God’s plan for us to make room for new was so we could have the capcity to invest into others?
Is it possible the busyness is the other way around. We often say we need a rest. But what if the restlessness was not just a function of the world around us, but from a restlessness within. How do you find rest from that?
We all want to be known for something. But what do you do when you don’t measure up, even to your own standards? You’ll never become who you want to be until you are willing to face up to who you are. The only way to do that is to stop worrying about being known for something, and allow yourself to be known be a group of someones.
What do you want? What do you really want? We’ll never get what we really want until we discover what is most valuable. And what we naturally want is often in conflict with what we ultimately value. So, in order to figure out what you really want, you have to figure out what you value.
All of us have had the experience of getting what we naturally wanted, only to discover it wasn’t what was most valuable - it wasn’t what we ultimately wanted. But how do we avoid being deceived by our short-term desires?
What do you want in 2019? Is it a what? Is it a who? Maybe it’s a state of mind. Are you sure it’s what you really want? Let’s figure it out together.
We all have our moments in any given year. Moments of great joy and moments of heartache. What does this do to our view of God? What does this do to our sense of awe? In this message, we will explore how to start 20190 right; in awe of our incredible God.
Carols are blaring out across the city, Christmas traditions are being observed, people are preparing feverishly for the big day… What does it mean to observe Christmas? More importantly, what lies beyond mere observation?
What do you wonder about? We all wonder - through a window, a frame of reference. We wonder because our frame of reference doesn't provide us with all the answers. As your frame of reference changes or expands, some mysteries are solved. Some remain mysterious. So what do you do with the big mysteries that won't resolve no matter how much you explore them? What do you do with your unanswered questions?
7 Seconds or Less to Share Jesus.
Duncan Robinson from Hope 103.2 challenges us with the thought, "What if we are already a satellite campus of the Church?". We hope you find this both challenging and encouraging.
Living lives of crazy love is possible for one reason: we worship a God who loved us first. Find out how this powerful reality can shape your heart and life and empower you to extend crazy love to others in your day to day life.
The God of the Christian faith is one whose love is abundantly generous, indiscriminate and without boundaries. He calls his children to bear the family resemblance by loving all people. But what about when “all people” includes our enemies, those who criticise and oppose us? Tune in to find out what Jesus has to say.
What makes authentic Christians attractive to the world around them? Crazy Love. A life that in love, gives away. Now before you reach for your wallet – it’s possible you’re thinking too thinly about what generosity is. It’s more than money – it goes beyond that. For the next 3 weeks we’ll explore the dynamic where things of value just overflow from your life.
Following Jesus one step at a time inevitably involves encountering and moving through resistance. Listen in as we discover how to identify and move through the resistances we face in following Jesus.
Following Jesus one step at a time inevitably involves encountering and moving through resistance. Listen in as we discover how to identify and move through the resistances we face in following Jesus.
Jesus invites you to follow him! In this new series we explore what following Jesus actually means for our lives. In particular, how do we follow him when life has got us all seized up through fears? What if all it took was a series of baby steps?
If we're not careful, rest can become one of the things we yearn for the most but experience the least! Tune in as we discover how God can lead us into lives of deep rest from which we can experience the full, rich lives we were created for.
Forgiveness. It's one of the biggest themes of Christianity because it's one of the biggest themes of life! Keith Farmer shares how we can we move forward in our lives free from both guilt and grudges.
On 23 September, Northside stood with over 5,000 churches around the world to see the reality of modern day slavery, understand God’s heart for justice and join the global movement to end slavery. We were deeply moved by a fresh look at the story of Joseph in the Bible, his experience of slavery and God’s heart and commitment to do something about it.
It’s at the heart of what we do. We don’t do church. We are making disciples who make disciples. In other words, we just want to equip healthy followers of Jesus.
We want to be the sort of church that if we left our community, those around us would miss us. You only have to look at this clever story from Jesus, to understand some simple and practical steps to meet the needs of those around you.
As we dive into God’s word we'll uncover the driving force behind our church's past, present and future directions.
On our first Sunday as one church in two locations we kicked off this new series, We Are, looking at who we want to be as a church. First up, we don’t have all the answers, but we’ll point you to the one who does.
Uber. Airbnb. Spotify. You don’t have to look far to find examples of industry disrupters in our society. You don’t have to read far in the Bible to see that God is also a disrupter. The question is: are we disruptible?
The God of Christianity is one who is dependable because his nature is constant. Does that mean he rejects change? On the contrary: he not only embraces it but instigates it! What might it look like for us to be a people who are willing to step into change with him, while being stabilised by his unchanging character?
Imagine a group of friends try to start a business. Instead of playing to their strengths they compare themselves to each other. Effective? Not so much. What if each member of our church community played the unique part God has given them, so that together we create a symphony so beautiful it resounds throughout our city?
Every minute you spend comparing yourself to someone else is a minute you waste fulfilling your God-given potential. Could it be that God has entrusted more to you than you realise, and that what you have is less important than what you do with what you have?
We all look to something or someone to find out who we are and whether we are enough. What or who is your mirror, and how is it shaping your life and contribution to the world?
"If you want to matter, you have to be better." Sound familiar? It's easy to find ourselves exhausted from judging our value on whether we are "higher" or "lower" than others on the various ladders we climb. What if we could be free of the comparison trap?
Many of us want to have lives of impact, but so often find ourselves held back despite having the best intentions. How can we step forward to put our intentions into action and make a lasting difference in the world around us?
Our words have an enormous impact on our lives and those around us, hugely powerful in shaping the "sound" of our lives. What do you want people to hear when they listen to your life? What do you want to be known for? Will your sound be one that points people to God?
William Paul Young, author of The Shack, speaks with raw honesty about the breathtaking depths of God's love and acceptance that brought him out of the debilitating grip of shame and into a life of love and wholeness.
It's vital to erect guard rails around our hearts because an unguarded heart can overpower our most guarded behaviour.
If there’s one area of life we can stray off course it’s with our money. If we don’t live carefully we can find ourselves in a place where we don’t just have money but money has us. That’s why it’s essential to establish guard rails with our finances.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Matthew 6:22-30
Guard rails keep vehicles from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. If there's one area in which personal guard rails are most needed but also most resisted, it's in our relationships.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Have you ever met someone that later you wish you had never met? Some of our biggest regrets in life involve people, because people have the power to take us off course. That’s why we need guardrails in our friendships.
Reading: Proverbs 13:20
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Guard rails. They’re everywhere but they don’t get much attention… until somebody hits one. Ever wonder what it would be like to have guard rails in certain areas of your life? Parenting. Friendships. Finances. They sound restrictive but what if the true freedom they bring makes life better?
Excitement was in the room as we heard from Kristyn Haddon on Mother’s Day 2018. Kristyn shared the significance of how women have always been among Jesus’ disciples and are part of His movement of making disciples.
Speaker: Kristyn Haddon
Reading: Luke 8:1-3; Matthew 28:18-20
They are constantly a point of confusion, even contention amongst Christians. They were back then. They are today.
What are 'Spiritual Gifts' and how does the Holy Spirit use them for the purposes of blessing the church and world around us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Do you know what it’s like to be filled with joy? Do you experience genuine peace regardless of your life circumstances? Do you consistently respond with kindness no matter what you receive from others? Who Does?
Yet, we sometimes get caught up in everything that God wants us to do, that we lose sight of who God wants us to be.
Do you know the difference?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Galatians 5:16-26
Did you ever have someone say "don't do that, you know better"? In this message we'll see that Christians have the freedom to do "whatever the heck we want"… and yet, should we?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Christianity is not a set of rules or regulations, it's a power that changes you from the inside out.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Romans 8:1-11
What if what was missing in your spiritual life was not something, but someone?
It's too easy to reduce Christianity to a set of rules or routines. It's more exciting than that!
In this new series, we'll take a look at the guy behind the guy of Christianity - the Holy Spirit.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: John 14: 16-26
We get it. Easter is a time where many Christians will go on about some guy who was raised from the dead.
Yet what if it was true?
This year we want to invite you back.
Not back to church. Not back to religion.
Back to wonder again.
Maybe even to believe again.
Did you know that Jesus the King, arrived into Jerusalem on a donkey? Have you ever found yourself in the midst of an expectation gap?
Hear more about it - as Emily Hopkins discusses John Chapter 12, and the mysterious way that Jesus explodes our exceptions.
Reading: John 12: 12-19
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Former Senior Pastor Graham Agnew joins us to share about the unique power available to us, in Jesus Christ.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Reading: Acts1: 1-8
Life is full of surprises – some good, some not so good. But each unexpected event that comes our way is actually a divine opportunity. In this instalment of the DNA of Faith, we’ll discover the role that pivotal moments play in the development of our confidence in God.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: John 11.1-7, 21-26, 38-45, 48-50, 53
If you have ever volunteered to do something for which you felt totally unqualified, then you already know what an experience like that can do for your faith. One DNA building block of Faith is personal service. In this message we will explore the relationship between our faith and our service to others.
Reading: Matthew 14:13-31
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Disciplines are those things we are supposed to do but don’t always want to. Any athlete, artist or musician will tell you that discipline is essential to all growth or development. No one get’s better in these areas with out persistent practice. The same is true with our faith – we don’t grow without persistent practice – we don’t grow without doing those things we know we are supposed to do but don’t always want to.
Reading: Matthew 6:1-8
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
The defining moments of our lives often revolve around relationships. Good and bad. People you almost feel like God put in your life. People who have changed you forever. People you wish He had never let you meet. Either way... what if God uses people to impact your faith. So how do you leverage that? Because you should leverage it.
Reading: Proverbs 13:20
Speaker: Sam Haddon
When your obedience/acts of faith intersect with God’s faithfulness, God shows up and your faith gets bigger. Stronger. It is one thing to believe in weightlifting and another thing to lift weights. Many think Christianity is simply what you believe. And if you believe, that is enough. When you talk to people with big faith, they are people who are living it out what they learn. In this new series we’ll look at 5 Core elements that grow into a big faith.
Reading : Matthew 7:24-28
Speaker : sam Haddon
If you want to grow spiritually, commitment isn’t enough. You must be connected. That’s what groups are all about. That’s why circles are better than rows.
Reading: Hebrews 3:12-14
Speaker: Sam Haddon
It’s up to you to figure out what you need to pack in your bag so that you’re prepared for the coming season. But how can you know what you’ll need when the coming season is a mystery? How can you know what you don’t know?
Reading: Proverbs 27.12
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
It’s up to you to figure out what you need to pack in your bag so that you’re prepared
for the coming season. But how can you know what you’ll need when the coming season is a
mystery? How can you know what you don’t know?
Reading: Proverbs 11.14, 13.20, 15:22, 26.12
Speaker: Sam Haddon
We’re all headed somewhere. Arriving at our new destinations requires change. For most of us, change creates stress. Just like when we travel on a boat, plane, or in a car, travelling through life can give us motion sickness. We’re knocked off balance. The ground beneath our feet doesn’t feel solid. So how do you prepare for what’s next when the anxiety of transition has you fighting motion sickness?
Reading: Hebrews 6:16-19
Speaker: Sam Haddon
When one season ends and a new one begins, we all wonder what comes next. That question can be exciting and stressful. So, how do you best navigate life’s biggest transitions?
Reading: James 1:22-25
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Maybe you have heard the old saying, “life is lived forwards, but understood backwards”. What does it look like when life doesn’t make sense even on reflection and what options do I have? New Years Eve is always a time when resolutions are made and for some reason a day is supposed to make all the difference. This week we explore how we can carry this same anticipation every day of our lives.
Reading: Philippians 3.12-14
Speaker: Adrian Smith
Sam Haddon walked on stage kitted-out in his 2018 season ski-wear, to make an important point about how Christmas can be uncomfortable… Listen now, for a clear perspective on Christmas.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Who needs a holiday? Well, most of us at this time of year feel we do! But this holiday has the potential to give you the one type of rest you may need most.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Matthew 1.18-22
Love speaks louder than words. Right? If you don’t show it, nobody knows it. That is the message that makes this holiday different.
Reading: Galatians 4.4-7
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Some may find the holiday built around the birth of Jesus a little unbelievable, maybe even a little irrelevant these days. But when you hear the backstory, you may well discover that it may be the one holiday the world needed.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Isaiah 49.6, Luke 1.26-33
In this one off message, Emily brings part 2 of her series focusing on Jesus’ powerful story about the religious and irreligious.
Reading: Luke 15: 11-32
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
“The iPhone 6s is sooo yesterday! “It’s amazing in our culture today, how quickly new things become old things. How easily we become discontent in a society that has everything … Could finding the secret of contentment unlock a joy in spite of our circumstances?
Reading: Philippians 4.10-13
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Linkedin is just another social networking platform right? What if it represented something so much more? What if one of the greatest thieves of our joy is not our circumstances but our relentless pursuit to build a “life resume”.
Reading: Philippians 3.3-9
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Most of us don’t even stop to ask the question. “What is life about? How do I define life? What am I living for?”
We usually don’t even ask that question until life hits us…
What if the answer to that question is the difference between despair or joy?
Readings : Philippians 1.12-26
Speaker : Sam Haddon
Comfort others with the comfort you have received. If you’ve been there, you’re uniquely qualified to comfort those who are still there.
Reading: 2 Corinthains 1:3-7
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Jesus told his followers that “meanwhile trials” aren’t aberrations; they are expectations. They can actually serve a beneficial purpose. What if you discovered there’s actually work in the waiting?
Reading: James 1:2-8
Speaker: Sam Haddon
What do you do when there’s nothing you can do? What do you do when you have a problem that seems to have no solution? Life seems stuck. You’re far from ideal with no good options. What do you do? Throughout the Bible, God seemingly abandoned his favourite people to “meanwhile moments”. But that wasn’t the case. In fact, He was at work.
Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:6-12
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Sam Haddon talks with Thrive Madagascar Founder and President, Brendan Singhdeo, as Northside continues to support this ministry.
As Northside farewells the Thomas Family, Sam Haddon reflects on the challenges and hope in all of life's transitions.
It will be great to welcome Steve Hodgson back to the Northside platform for our services on Father’s Day to speak on “The Image of the Father”.
Many people think the Christian life is about avoiding or even denying the mess. But being a follower of Jesus is not about avoiding the mess but becoming someone in spite of it.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Philippians 1:3–11
If you want to know what a mess looks like you don’t have to look too far. We’ve all had them. What if your messses (past and present) have the power to bring you closer to God?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Romans 3:19-20, 23
Whether you’re a religious type or not, surely you’ve either been in, are in, or one decision away from a mess. So let’s talk about that…
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Romans 3:19-20, 23
How should we pray? Ironically for all of the questions the early followers of Jesus could ask him, this was one of the key ones. Thankfully for them (and for us today) Jesus gave them as an answer. We’ll look at what it is in the ultimate prayer… the Lord’s prayer.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 (TNIV)
How do you pray when life hits you so hard, you don’t even want to think about God, let alone talk to him?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Psalm 88:1-2, 6-18 (TNIV)
Prayer. It’s something even the most non-Religious of people have tried at times. It’s something Christians do but it’s the result of this prayer many crave. It’s the prayer “God… how can I feel you are there?”. How do you pray for an experience of God and how do you know it’s worked?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 (TNIV)
It is something at the heart of the Christian lifestyle. Jesus constantly did it. Even the most non-Religious of people at times will do it. Pray.
More specifically, we pray often when we need guidance, strength or simply to feel more of God. How does it work then?
This new series looks at a number of case studies from the Bible, in which people prayed and had spiritual encounters with God.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Psalm 25:1-12 (TNIV)
Life in the big city can feel like it’s all take and no give, like it only wants something from you. What if the heart of the Christian message was that there is a God who not only wants something for you but has gone to scandalous lengths to make it possible. Join us as we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most rich and beautiful stories to explore the extravagant love of God who has made rest, peace and belonging possible for your life.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Luke 15:11-24
Many people define brand as “What people say about you when you’re not in the room”. If ever there was a believer with a clear and well regarded “Brand” it was Daniel. What are the key trademarks of a believer living for an unbelieving city? What do people say about you when you’re “not in the room”?
Reading: Daniel 6:1-5, 13,16,19-21, 25-26
In an era where it seems people understand the “Religious Types” as the ones attacking cities, imagine the goodwill produced if people discovered (through witnessing beautiful lives) God’s plan is to actually prosper the city with His people?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-11
Ask 5 different people and you’ll get 5 different answers. Someone who goes to church. Someone who follows Jesus. Someone who was born into the faith. Someone who celebrates Christmas.
Others take a dimmer view… they say Christians are brash, judgmental, homophobic, moralists that if you are not on their side, then you’re going to hell.
How is it, the world’s most recognisable brand is so misunderstood? More importantly are the lives of those who are its ambassadors, reflecting it with integrity?
Life can get crazy busy. We get that. We feel that. Yet, what if God’s design for breathing room in our lives is more than just for our own balance? What if the bigger plan is to create capacity to invest into others?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Luke 10:38-42
Life works better when there is breathing room, but how do we create the space we need to work joyfully, creatively and fruitfully – whether in paid employment or not – within a culture marked by the “hustle” that squeezes those very things out of our lives? Join us as we discover how to be productive without losing the vitality of your soul.
Breathing room in our schedules begins by recognising that our time is a limited and, therefore, valuable asset. Your time is limited; use it wisely. Somebody is going to control your time… so why not the One who gave it to you.
In our attempt to get the most out of life, it’s easy to lose control of our lives. For most of us, breathing room feels more like a luxury than a necessity. In this new series, we look at how to create breathing room in our lives.
Curt Thompson, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice in Falls Church, Virginia and the founder of Being Known. He is the author of ‘Anatomy of the Soul and The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves’.
He has specific expertise in the field of interpersonal neurobiology and how it reflects important tenants of Christian faith, providing opportunities to comprehend and experience that same faith in fresh trustworthy ways.
Gill along with husband Brett founded Christian Surfers International – a mission to the world surfing community – and continues to serve the organisation as a board member and mentor. Gill loves to talk, and can be found in any given week teaching in churches and communities about living an authentic faith within the sub cultures people find themselves in. She is passionate about the power of Jesus to transform lives, and about translating the gospel in the language and context of each generation.
The questions in the way of Christianity.
If God is so good, why do bad things happen to good people?
As we conclude this series, we now ask: is Christian hope merely a personal experience or something far greater? God not only wants His people to experience hope personally – but to share it globally.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Romans 5:1-5 (TNIV)
Uncertainty seems to be God’s favourite environment to work in… why? It seems to be the place where it unseats our deepest source of security. So the question comes – how can we have peace and certainty when these things come undone?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Phil 4:4-9 (TNIV)
When things get uncertain, people often get wobbly. They may not want or mean to, but at the end of the day it’s like the ground has come out from underneath you. Christians were different. Some Christians today are different. How is it the Christian hope produces stability in the context of uncertainty?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (TNIV)
We as families and people, as a nation and a culture, face uncertainty like never before. Yet, uncertainty is nothing new. The Bible is full of stories and narratives taking place in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty. The question for us today is: is it possible that God is still active and still accomplishing his purposes when there seems to be no indication of his activity? How can you be certain in uncertainty?
Matt is the Director of Soul Survivor NSW/ACT, a ministry to churches that equips youth and young adults to live out a heart of worship in word, spirit and action.
What if you want to Encounter God and he doesn’t seem to be there? What if you have previously encountered God and He doesn’t seem to be turning up now? As we finish this series, Sam will bring an overview message looking at this: “what you do if even after looking at the examples of God encounters you still happen to find yourself in a place of spiritual darkness or dryness”?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Psalm 42:1-11
What if the methods of God’s transformation of people is far less dramatic than you realise? In this message we’ll see Elijah encountered a God capable of mind blowing acts, yet chooses to change people with discreet intentionality.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
We live in an era and society where in spite of the hang ups about church, the desire for spiritual experience seems to be growing. But what does it mean to have a Christian experience? What does it mean to actually experience God? This week we’ll look at the biblical Character of Isaiah who was someone who came face to face with God.
Many people whether Christian or not say ” I want to encounter God”. The natural inclination is to think it happens through prayer, or solitude or a mystical experience and yet we see that quite often God gets face to face with you through suffering. In this message we’ll look at how the biblical character Job encountered God and what it teaches us about really knowing Him.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Job 42:1-10
It’s one thing to know of the concept of God, but how do you know you have encountered Him? Is it possible? What does that feel like?
In this new series, we’ll look at 4 different people who actually encountered God and draw the lesson as to what it means for us today.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Genesis 32:22-32
If you think about it, we serve what we worship. It doesn’t have to be God. There are many things in life that can grab our attention. When it comes to finding God – why is it so essential to worship God with others around and not just by yourself?
Reading: Psalms 95:1-9
There is an increasing trend for people to say “My relationship with God is personal”. Dig deeper and more often than not it’s because of a bad experience with a Christian somewhere at sometime. However, what if we were to say the ONLY way to truly know yourself and God is to be around other Christians?
Reading: Romans 12:9-16
Many people at any point in time, are coming to grips with God and Christianity. Yet to do so, you have to come to grips with who Jesus is, and what He and his followers said about The Church. Wherever you may be sitting on the spectrum of faith, this series will look at how “The Church” is meant to be, and for those in it, a calling to fulfil God’s vision for it.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Acts 2:40-47
As we move forward into the new year, is there a way to experience real hope rather than living in last year’s disappointments or straining for a fresh start through new year’s resolutions?
We’re analog beings in a digital world. 2017 flicks over in a second, but we carry 2016 with us as we shift into the fresh start of a new year. We find ourselves in the space between what was and what will be, carrying joys and disappointments at the same time as yearning for the newness of hope. How do we set ourselves up for real transformation in God and avoid the traps of both despair and striving?
Week 3 – To be searching Yes, the lead up to Christmas can be stressful but at it's core Christmas is a message that God has come to earth. If we take Christmas on it's real meaning - how might it comfort those looking for more than the realities of this life? Reading: John 1:14
Is it really the season to be jolly? If we are real, many of us head towards Christmas with anxieties, fractured relationships and stress. How do we deal with the natural anxieties around financial and life concerns?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Matthew 6:25-33
How do I deal with strained relationships at Christmas?
Is it really the season to be jolly? If we are real, many of us
head towards Christmas with anxieties, fractured relationships and stress. How do we find the joy and peace with that going on in the background?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Matthew 18:23-25
It’s time to hear the experiences of our team’s recent trip to Madagascar.
Join Rachael Kearns as we hear about their experience and glimpses of God at work on “the forgotten island”. The panel of Richard Grey, Shaun Royston Chia and Amelia Watts share in the morning service.
What if the aim of our Church was primarily to get people in front of people, rather than trying to get people in front of our ideas? If you’re going to be a contributor to the WikiChurch, then what are the practices of good neighbouring?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7 & 8-10
Someone who lives “open source Christianity” is someone who sees themselves as the primary contributor of God’s love into someone’s life. Not the church or its Ministers. Nor the Theologians. If that’s the case, what does it look like to be a primary contributor?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Mark 12:28-31 (TNIV)
Wikipedia. A phenomenon that has swept the world since
- It may not be the perfect source of information, but it makes good information widely available by being “Open Source”. Rather than relying on experts, it empowers everyone to contribute.
Is that not the call of the Church today?
In an era where people expect much less out of our ideas as Christians, and much more out of us as people, how do we become the sort of Church that is developing “Open-Source Christianity”?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Readings: Isaiah 43:18-19, Matthew 9:9-17
Join us for the return of John North as he takes the platform for a special message challenging you to rethink your purpose in your part of the world.
Speaker: John North
Hear from guest speaker, and past Northside Senior Pastor Graham Agnew, as he presents this "random" but insighful message.
In the multitude of life choices that we face, how do we know when making the right one? For the Christian, how do we know this is what God wants for us?
In this one off sermon, Sam addresses one of the most asked questions of the Christian life.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:1-4,9 (TNIV)
Someone once wrote “We become what we worship”. What we elevate in our lives can lead us to ruin or restoration. What does Jesus’ habit of elevating God in His life look like and what does that mean for us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: John 4: 34-39
Someone once wrote “We become what we worship”. What we elevate in our lives can lead us to ruin or restoration. What does Jesus’ habit of elevating God in His life look like and what does that mean for us?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: John 17: 6-9
Finding your way through life can be tricky enough. Where do we find the appropriate guidance? The Word of God (or Bible) has been more than a set of sound principles to pick at. What does it say to us when we see Jesus standing under its authority and working it into His own life?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Matthew 5:17-20
How could your life change if each morning you woke up and asked – Lord what are you up to today? Can I be a part of it? That’s Jesus’ habit of Obedience to a Kingdom Agenda.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: John 5:16-19
When we get busier, we tend to turn up the pace. On the other hand, the busier Jesus got, the more he slipped away to pray. What can we learn from this core habit?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Luke 5.12-14
Holy Spirit Dependance Many ask themselves, how do I find peace, stability, poise amidst the stresses and business of life? If ever there was an example of a human that managed this, it was Jesus. In this new series, we'll identify 6 clear habits that powered Jesus' life and explore how they could become your "Engine Room".
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: John 16: 5-16
God has a marvellous purpose for our lives but we often end up stuck on a never-ending ladder of comparison, measuring ourselves by whether we’re on a higher or lower rung to others. We’re going to discover how the God who has a purpose for your life also has a way to overcome comparison and set you free to live your life for him.
Reading: Romans 12:3-8
Do Justice. Love Kindess. Walk Humbly.
If ever there was a simple definition of Christianity it would be this passage from the Bible. But it’s a simplicity on the other side of complexity. What does this mean for us as we move forward in doing social justice?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Micah 6:6-8 (TNIV)
Is it a matter of joining an organisation? Do you need to go on a mission overseas? Is it the responsibility of a department of the church? You only have to look at this clever story from Jesus, to understand some simple and practical components to start “putting things right” in your part of the world.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Luke 10:25-37 (TNIV)
The world we live in screams in pain at every turn, and the Scripture is clear that God’s people are called to engage by living justly. But is Christian social justice simply doing good things, rallying and protesting, and giving our money to good causes? Or could it be something broader and deeper and wider – participating in an eternal project of restoration that finds its genesis in the heart of God?
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: Isaiah 58:6-9 (TNIV)
In an increasingly globalised world, the realities of disparity and injustice have become ever clearer. At the same time, the scale of humanity’s inequities can seem too big for a person to exert a significant influence. In this new series, we ask what if you saw social justice as the opportunity to simply “Put Things Right - Where you are”?
Reading: James 2:15-17 (TNIV)
Guest Speaker: Graeme Innes, former Australian Human Rights & Disability Discrimination Commissioner.
It’s not quite accurate to refer to sin only as a list of the “bad things” people do. It’s far more than that. Under every person is a dynamic that if left unchecked can lead to much of the strife we have been observing in the world around us. What is that dynamic and why does it seem to be more prevalent amongst the religious?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Jonah 2:7–3:5; 3:10–4:11 (TNIV)
There is a bumper sticker floating out there on cars that says “Not perfect, just forgiven”. Of course it’s true of the Christian… but is it slightly misleading. The news of Christianity says we’re not perfect… but the better news is we’re not meant to stay that way.
In this final message of the series, we’ll ask “can you overcome what lurks beneath and if so … how?”
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Psalm 51.1-10 (TNIV)
Mass Shootings. Terrorism. Intolerance. Racism. We’re seeking to answer the question “What is going on with the Human Race?” The Bible’s perspective says this thing called Sin sits beneath it all. Yet sin is more than just a list of “bad deeds”. What does it mean to see sin as a Stalker?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Genesis 4:3-12 (TNIV)
Sin. It’s a word that makes everyone flinch. For the non-Christian it’s exactly what’s wrong with Religion…that teaching that says everyone is no good. For the Christian, they are aware of it, yet often misunderstand it. It’s more than just good deeds vs. bad deeds.
So, what of our view of sin is way too “2-dimensional”?
More importantly what if the Christian understanding of sin provides one of the most powerful answers for the major problems of the world today? Join us for this new series as we uncover and explain “What lurks beneath”.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Samuel 15:12-23
The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched.
Speaker: Emily Hopkins
Reading: John 4:27-42 NIV
The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched.
Conversartions with Jesus | Week 1: In Which You Are Seen
The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched. Reading: John 4:1-15
Pastor Philip Kua has been the Senior Pastor at Clayton Church of Christ in Victoria for 5 of his 14 years there. Before ministry, Philip worked as a lecturer in Economics at MARA Institute, Malaysia and as a consultant to a multinational Human Resource Development.
Whilst faith begins with thinking, it completes itself with actions. Join us next Sunday as Northsiders Simon & Clare Fish share their Stories of Faith and Sam wraps up this impacting series.
How do we know we’re people of Faith? That is, how can we be sure we’ve become people who are not mastered by our circumstances? One sure sign is that you will live a life that overflows with generosity.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Hebrews 13:1-6 (TNIV)
What happens if even after the principles and the prayer, life doesn’t seem like it will change and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Is it possible to be a person who can simply endure? What does it mean to have a “Patent Faith”
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Hebrews 11:23-29 (TNIV)
No one wants to go through hard times or be pushed out of their comfort zone, yet what if that is a key way in which your faith grows? And what if the only way to master your circumstances is through a big faith? Could it be possible the Bible provides a dynamic whereby, the trials in your life can transform you rather than crush you? How does that work?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Hebrews 11:8-10 (TNIV)
How can you live a life of power so circumstances and events and troubles don’t master you, but rather you master them? Everybody wants to live that kind of life. The Bible calls that a life of faith. In this new series we'll look at the key principles as to how it could work itself out in your life.
What is Northside currently doing in the city of Sydney? Join us as we hear from panelists currently involved in our local Beyond Northside Partnerships - Glebe BBQs and Caring Beyond.
Who Do You Say I Am?
Neridah Morris, our Young Adults Co-ordinator, returns to the platform with another well thought word at both our services.
Guest Speaker: Neridah Morris
Will you look exactly the same this time next year? One sure way not to , is to shift from “going, to growing” through life…
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-10 (TNIV)
As we move forward into 2016, what could be the next step you take to fulfil God’s plan for your life and our church?
As we move forward into 2016, what could be the next step you take to fulfil God’s plan for your life and our church?
We’re excited to be welcoming back Steve Hodgson to Northside to share with us a powerful and engaging message in adventurous steps of Faith. Steve is the Youth and Young Adults Coordinator for Freshhope (Churches of Christ in NSW).
Rev. Bobby Schuller, speaks at our morning service on the topic of Choices.
Bobby Schuller is the grandson of Robert Schuller and Senior Minister of Shepherd's Grove Church and Hour of Power in the USA.
When it comes to serving others, it's important to see the bigger picture. It's important to be clear on your unique part of it. How then do you put the two together? What needs to happen to move from "full-up" to "freed-up" for service?
Mosaics are one of the most fascinating forms of artwork. Each piece is vastly different, yet crucial to completing the bigger picture. The community of God (the Church) works the same way. The truth: there is a bigger picture. The question: what unique part will you play in it?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Romans 12: 1-8 (TNIV)
Mosaics are one of the most fascinating forms of artwork. Each piece is vastly different, yet crucial to completing the bigger picture. The community of God (the Church) works the same way. The truth: there is a bigger picture. The question: what unique part will you play in it?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10 (TNIV)
There is a new trend hitting the streets of Sydney. ActiveWear. The new fashion where it is cool to wear gym clothes into all contexts, even though you have never been to the gym. Where "looking like" has taken over actually "being like". How do Christians ensure they don't "ActiveWear" their faith? Reading: James 1:2-5 (TNIV)
There is a new trend hitting the streets of Sydney. ActiveWear. The new fashion where it is cool to wear gym clothes into all contexts, even though you have never been to the gym. Where “looking like” has taken over actually “being like”. How do Christians ensure they don’t “ActiveWear” their faith?
Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God
Week 3: Acceptance
Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God.
This week's speaker is Emily Hopkins who is a key Young Adult member. Having completed her tertiary degree in Theology, Emily spent a few years with Soul Survivor ministry in Australia. We welcome her to Northside's platform!
Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God
Week 2: Abiding
Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God.
This week's speaker is Jessie Skelly, Northside's Youth Coordinator.
Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God
Week 1: Patience
Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God.
This week's speaker is Neridah Morris, Northside's Young Adults Coordinator.
Many people think peace can only happen in the absence of crisis. How does Christianity give you the resources for peace in spite of the crisis?
Reading: John 14:26-27 (TNIV)
The message of Christmas is Jesus came to bring people a personal peace. Yet, it may not be what you think. It's a combative peace. It's actually a peace that can only follow personal crisis. If people have a problem with Jesus, then that's the perfect place to start. How does that work?
Reading: Luke 2:25-35 (TNIV)
How do you find “Peace on Earth” at Christmas time with so much conflict in the world, our relationships and everyday lives?
Speker: Sam Haddon
Reading: Isaiah 8:21-9:1-2,6 (TNIV)
Join us for an evening of celebration at Northside with guests Jay Bacik, Tim Foot, Graham Agnew and the Northside family.
Join us as we hear from someone sitting in each of the Four Chairs (the four chairs of Christian life) and what that means for them.
The fourth call Jesus makes is the one he extends to fulfill his vision. A world being impacted by fully equipped followers to instinctively overflow with His life and power. What would it look like if you lived life like this in a community of those doing the same?
Reading: John 15:1-17 (TNIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
The third call Jesus made was "Come, let's go fishing for people". There comes a point in the Christian life where Jesus calls his follower to no longer be consumers of His ministry but providers. What's required at this level, and how do you get there?
Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 (TNIV)
The second call Jesus made was "Come and Follow". What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus and what core life priorities does Jesus model?
Reading: John 1:43-51 (TNIV)
The first call Jesus made was simply 'Come and See" who I am. What happens when people discover that the first step to a transformed life is not obligation to a religion, but observation of the life of Jesus?
Reading: John 1:35-42 (TNIV)
4 Calls is about discovering what Jesus did to mobilise a movement that would change the world. What if the strategy Jesus used, is the strategy that still changes the world today? What if the invitation He extended back then is the call He is extending to you today? In this new series we’ll explore the 4 stages of the Christian life, that transforms ordinary people into world influencers.
Reading: John 1.46-51, Acts 1.6-11 (TNIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Join us as we hear from key leaders of a number of our Beyond Northside partnerships.
We’ll take time to hear what God has been doing through Northside as we’ve come together to serve the city, nation and world.
Speaker: Sarah Anderson
Join us as we hear from key leaders of a number of our Beyond Northside partnerships.
We’ll take time to hear what God has been doing through Northside as we’ve come together to serve the city, nation and world.
If resilience can be learnt, what are the signs it's a core characteristic of our lives?
Reading: Hebrews 12:1-12 (TNIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
The good news about resilience is it's not a talent or a character trait…it's a process. It’s learnable. How then do you develop it, and what resources are available to us?
2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (TNIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
How do Christians stop treating those around them as “evangelism cases”? To do so is to dehumanise people.How do we live as “Fireflies”…uncovering the hope in our hearts, whilst genuinely loving those around us who are different from us?
Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21(NIV)
How can we share who we are, our deep faith beliefs, but in such a way that’s not obnoxious nor divisive, instead is respectful and promotes peace?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: FIREFLIES - PART II
Bible Reading: Exodus 3.1-14 (NIV)
You’re not going to be able to be open about your faith if you can’t talk about God and his existence. How do you go about that without getting into a shouting match that goes like, “God does exist.” “No, God doesn’t exist”?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: FIREFLIES - PART II
Reading: Romans 1:16-21 (NIV)
We finished our earlier Fireflies series asking “What could it look like if Christians lived out their faith visibly, without hiding it from those around them?” To uncover your faith doesn’t mean to be obnoxious or always injecting Jesus into every conversation. On the other hand,, it means we shouldn’t hide who we are. In the second part of this Fireflies series, we’ll now ask “how do we find that balance?”.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: FIREFLIES - PART II
Reading: John 4:27-42 (NIV)
Today the word ‘love’ is often watered down or weakened to meet the worlds standards. But God calls us to love one another as love comes from God. Our love is meant to reveal to the world Christ’s love for us. Does our love for one another prove to the world that we are followers of Christ?
Speaker: Jessie Skelly
Series: Counter Cultural Love
Reading: 1 John 4:7-12 (NIV)
GUEST SPEAKER: Greer Dokmanovic
Grace and Growth
“I am enough” AND “I can be better”
We live in a world that screams at us to be faster, bigger, better, brighter, newer. What happens when we get drawn into that way of living? How can an attitude of grace change how we understand ourselves, our relationships and the world around us?
Guest Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic
Series: Grace and Growth
Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (NIV)
Many people can’t stand narrow-minded Christians. Yet, Jesus seems to say to Christians, “narrow-mindedness” is the one thing that will stop them from becoming one. How does that work? What does He have to say?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: #TRENDING: What Jesus has to say on the issues of today...
Reading: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
SerieS: #TRENDING: What Jesus has to say on the issue of today…
REading: Matthew 6:19-34 (NIV)
Are wealthy people bad for being wealthy? Us money inherently evil? Is following Jesus a call to poverty? Jesus' approach to money is far more nuanced than many realise but in the end its mastery is quite simple. What dies He have to say?
Jesus wasn’t a prude. He spoke about sex and sexuality often. The surprising thing is, Jesus seems to have a broader and more appealing view on sexuality than many might think. What does he have to say?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: #TRENDING: What Jesus has to say on the issues of today...
Reading: Matthew 5:27-30 (NIV)
They seem to be the hot topics in society at the moment. They’re trending. Topics like the relevance of the Bible, Sex, Money and narrow-minded Christians. Does it surprise you to to realise Jesus spoke directly into these things 2000 years ago? What does He have to say to people today?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: #TRENDING: What Jesus has to say on the issues of today...
Reading: Matthew 5:17-20(NIV)
The Divine Wrestle - Panel Discussion
Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “The Divine Wrestle: Praying Your Emotions”. We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from the series.
The Divine Wrestle - Panel Discussion
Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “The Divine Wrestle: Praying Your Emotions”. We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from the series.
The Divine Wrestle// Praying Your Emotions: Doubts The book of the Bible called the Psalms shows us the reality of the human emotions. Here’s a person filled with doubts about God and about faith. That shouldn’t be in the Bible right? Doubts masquerade as intellectual issues but it’s actually a condition of the soul. What do we do with them then? Bible Reading: Psalm 73:1–3; 12–26 (NIV)
This teaching series is showing us the Bible has a unique and real way of dealing with our deepest emotions. What do we learn about fear and how to handle it?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Divine Wrestle
Bible Reading: Psalm 3:1-8 (NIV)
What has the Bible got to do with the raw emotions of life like sadness, fear and doubt? Isn’t it just full of rules and instruction? In this new series we will see that a section of the Bible called the Psalms provide a vastly different way to deal with them than the rest of the world. The Christian doesn’t stuff their emotions, nor are they controlled by them. Instead they pray them to God through what we are calling “The Divine Wrestle”.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Divine Wrestle
Bible Reading: Psalm 39:12–13; 126:1–6 (NIV)
Emmy Wilson is a Pastor at Holy Trinity Brompton church in London (the church that founded the well known Alpha Course). She founded the Earl’s Court Project, a street ministry helping those affected by various addictions, and Alpha for Prisons. Her work includes Alpha training in prisons globally.
Emmy and Peter will be interviewed on the topic of ‘How the Church Can help to Transform Society?’
We’ve discovered there is more than one type of currency used when it comes to being generous. If a person gets the heart of biblical generosity then giving themselves away to serve others should be an overflow. How do we develop that kind of life?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Generosity: Living a Life of Value Overflow
Reading: Luke 9:49-10:2 (NIV)
Whilst it’s possible to be generous with your money without being generous in your heart, it’s impossible to be generous in your heart without being shockingly generous with your money. How does Jesus call his followers to use their worldly wealth?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Generosity: Living a Life of Value Overflow
Reading: Leviticus 27:30-32, Luke 11:37-42 (NIV)
We live in a world where fences are getting higher, neighbours less visible and intercoms are now the norm. Could it be that simply opening up your home to others is one of the most powerful yet underestimated forms of ministry?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Generosity: Living a Life of Value Overflow
Reading: Luke 14:17-24 (NIV)
What makes authentic Christians attractive to the world around them? This series suggests they are radically generous. Now before you reach for your wallet – it’s possible you’re thinking too thinly about what generosity is. It’s more than money – it goes beyond that. For the next 4 weeks we’ll explore the dynamic where things of value just overflow from your life.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Generosity: Living a Life of Value Overflow
Reading: Luke 18:9-17 (NIV)
Through Jesus, you and I have the unique opportunity to approach God whenever and wherever we like. This access and intimacy with God brings with it great rewards but we run the risk of being too casual with God if this is the only way we approach Him.
Special guest preacher, John Crowther, preaching on the subject of “Put first things first…and we get second things thrown in.”
Life is dangerous. Crossing roads is physically dangerous. Trusting people is emotionally dangerous. The things we face daily have the potential to grind us to a paralysing halt. What resources does Christianity hold to help you stand firm in the face of fear?
Christianity is a bit like a bar fight. Before you become a Christian, the wrestle with God is on the outside. After you become a Christian, the fight just moves to the inside. Either way ,to grow as a Christian is a constant wrestle. What does that look like?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Losing My Religion
Reading: Galatians 516-25 (NIV)
When people think of religion, they may think of a set of crusty beliefs and oppressive rules. As a result, many today are fine with spirituality, but not religion. Christianity is not less than its core beliefs, but its also so much more. What if you, or those around you were to discover, that “losing your religion” meant you moved through the beliefs of Christianity into spiritual power?
Is losing your religion about doing whatever you want? On the other hand, you can lose the Christian religion by being overly religious. Religion and Irreligion: although at either ends of the lifestyle spectrum, could it be these two ways of life are actually coming from the same thing?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Losing My Religion
Reading: Galatians 2:11-21 (NIV)
When it comes to Christianity there seems to be people on 2 different sides. One side says – I’m not a religious type and the reason the world is messed up is because of yours. The other side says I am religious and the reason the world is messed up is because of your lack of it. What happens if we discover they are both arguing from the same side and Christianity is different altogether? What if both were to “lose their religion?”
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Losing My Religion
Reading: Galatians 1:3-12 (NIV)
Former Senior Pastor, Graham Agnew, returns to the platform at Northside for a special one off sermon this Sunday.
Jesus said you are the light of the world, a city on a hill. What could happen if Jesus’ followers went into the world to present a credible message through our transformed lives, rather than necessarily being articulate and eloquent.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Fireflies
Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
Jesus said you are the light of the world, a city on a hill. For the next few weeks, we’ll explore what it mean to be a “city of lights” within the City of Sydney. This week we ask: How do we genuinely embrace neighbours who are radically different from us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Fireflies
Reading: Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
Jesus said you are the light of the world, a city on a hill. For the next few weeks, we’ll explore what it means to be an alternate “city of lights” within the City of Sydney. This week we look at sharing the gospel to those around us.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Fireflies
Reading: Matthew 5:14-16
Anyone who has been real with themselves has at one point come to appreciate there is a gap between who we are and who we would like to be. The good news of Christianity is that you can become a better person, however the product warning label (if there ever was one) states: “it won’t happen automatically”. How then do we grow in character?
We live in a culture where people see the need for character and the benefits of sound character… but we can’t seem to agree on what it is? Is it just possessing virtues and if so which ones? Is it good morals, and if so whose? What is character? How do you define it?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Character - The Forgotten Resolution
Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 (NIV)
It’s that time of year when we are making lists. More fun, balanced family, better finances… Could it be that the ability to successfully navigate 2015 will not be through resolving to do more, but resolving to develop character?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Character - The Forgotten Resolution
Reading: 1 Corinthias 13:1-8 (NIV)
For most the New Year is a time to make resolutions for the year ahead. What would it look like if in 2015 you put God first in those resolutions and sought to go deeper with Him? How could you learn God's Word and become obedient to it this year?
Speaker: Jessie Skelly
Series: Revelation, Resolution
Reading: Luke 6:46-49
As you reflect on the year that's been, what has God been revealing to you? Have you been you prayerfully dependent on Him in 2014? What would it look like if your prioritise time with God in prayer in 2015?
Speaker: Jessie Skelly
Series: Revelation, Resolution - Prayerfully Dependant
Reading: Luke 6:46-49
What if you could find a happiness and joy that flowed regardless of your circumstances? The message of Christmas shows us that understanding that Jesus not only God but God WITH US means you can.
The message of Christmas tells us that something "out of this world" happened. God broke into our existence in the form of a baby. If this is really true, then how might this God "with you" provide a resource for your hopes that can push far beyond the things around you?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: God With Us - In Our Hopes
REading: Luke 2:4-12 (NIV)
The message of Christmas tells us Jesus Christ was really human with us. He suffered. Here’s someone who knows everything we know. Have you been betrayed this year? So has he. Have you been isolated or lonely this year? So has he. Have you been broke this year? So has he. Have you faced death this year? So has he. What happens when you truly believe in a God who has been willing to go through all you have or might?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: God With Us
Week 2: In Our Troubles
Reading: Hebrews 12:1-13 (NIV)
As we head toward Christmas it reminds us that in our culture, the supernatural may be scoffed at and time and space are a common reality. Christmas tells us that Jesus “the baby” is not just God but God WITH US. Here in Christianity we not only have God but a God who is willing to get in the mess... how should that affect how we live?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: God With Us
Week 1: In Our Mess-Ups
Reading: Matthew 1:22-23; Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV)
teve is passionate about seeing young people discover the fullness of life in Jesus and raising and releasing leaders in order for churches to reach the next generation. He currently works with Fresh Hope as the NSW Youth and Young Adults Coordinator overseeing training and development of leaders, supporting youth and young adult pastors in effective ministry, and reaching young people with the incredible message of the Kingdom. Steve has been married to Merridy for 8 years and they are the parents of Averie (18mths).
Speaker: Steve Hodgson
Series: Perspectives from the Peak
God has used us collectively as a church to bring transformation to the people and villages of Madagascar. We’ll hear from the Madagascar team who will share their insights of how this is unfolding in the lives of others and also in their own lives. There is much for us to glean from their stories and to take back into our context here as we are called to reach those around us.
God has used us collectively as a church to bring transformation to the people and villages of Madagascar. We’ll hear from the Madagascar team who will share their insights of how this is unfolding in the lives of others and also in their own lives. There is much for us to glean from their stories and to take back into our context here as we are called to reach those around us.
Dan has led young people for 15 years, writing high school scripture curriculum, small group studies and the well known "Little Book of Help". He is passionate about helping people take first steps in faith. As one of the key teaching pastors at Thrive Community Church, he is a gifted communicator and passionate about helping people change. Currently Dan works as a professional counsellor and as the Australian National Director for the Bible agency, SGM Lifewords.
Guest Speaker: Dan Hardie
Series: Regret
Reading: Proverbs 27:12
In a world where people feel fact should be kept public and faith is should be kept private, how does the message of Jesus (The Gospel) help people live lives of distinction, excellence and conviction as they engage the culture around them?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: What I See, Shapes Who We'll Be
Week 4: The Culture
Reading: Colossians 3:23-25
The message of Jesus does more than just connect Christians to each other, it connects them to those in their cities. What would happen if society saw Christians as not only distinct FROM the world but essentially FOR the world around them?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: What I See Shapes, Who We'll Be
Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-14 (NIV)
How you see the message of Jesus (The Gospel) will shape what the community of Jesus (the Church) will be. Christian community is more than just a supportive bunch of people; it is an alternate society. And it is through this alternate human society that God shapes us into who and what we are designed to be.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: What I See Shapes, Who We'll Be
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 (TNIV)
The message about Jesus (The Gospel) changed the course of history literally overnight. How you see that message affects everything. Your view of God. Your view of yourself. Your view of others. Your view of the world around you. So the question is, in a world where religion and different theologies can influence our perspectives... Do I see the Gospel clearly? For, “what I see, will shape who we'll be”.
Series: What I See, Shapes Who We'll Be - The Gospel
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
In a “Connect the Dots puzzle”, the dots are numbered. It’s often easy to understand what the next step should be to complete the pattern. In connecting life’s dots, it doesn’t come that easy, right? The real question in applying wisdom is: How do I get God’s guidance?
Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “Connect the Dots: The Significance of Wisdom”.
We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from this series.
Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “Connect the Dots: The Significance of Wisdom”.
We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from this series.
Wisdom is not having a technique that helps you make right choices and decisions. It’s having character of the mind and the heart that enables you to make the right choices in the places where the rules don’t apply. The question now is: How do you get that character?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Connect the Dots
Reading: Proverbs 4:11-27 (NIV)
There are decisions we need to make in every area of our lives...work, family, relationships, friendships. However, if we don't make those decisions wisely, we'll blow up the lives of the people around us and even ourselves. Therefore making a right or good decision is not enough…we need to be wise. The question is then, how do we get wisdom?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Connect the Dots
Reading: Proverbs 3.1-12 (NIV)
In world full of complex realities… is just 'being good' what you really need the most? What happens when multiple good decisions could be made? How do you know which one? Now you are seeing the significance of wisdom. In this new series, Sam Haddon will explore the nature of wisdom, and how it helps us 'Connect the Dots.'
Steve is the Youth and Young Adult Coordinator for Churches of Christ in NSW. Steve has a great impact on our wider denomination through empowering and training a whole new generation of leaders. He has had extensive ministry experience as the Youth Pastor of our sister Church, Epping Church of Christ.
North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon will explore the Bible’s insight into life's transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Bridge - Getting Ready
Reading: Joshua 1
North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge and yet its significance is often overlooked.
In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon explores the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there will first depend on how we deal with “The Bridge”.
Reading: Joshua 1:10-11(NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Bridge - Week 4: From God Focus to Getting Ready
Reading: Joshua 1:10-11 (NIV)
North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge, and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon, will explore the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.
North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge, and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon, will explore the Bible’s insight into life's transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.
Graham will take questions from the congregation as well as present the second part of his message on what he believes to be the vital components of a healthy and vibrant local church in the 21st Century...
Series: In Conclusion Pt 2
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Jesus stands unmistakably as the pivotal person of human history. One third of the world's population have some allegiance to Him, or at least give assent to His teachings. But in a world where religious tolerance reigns supreme and many faiths compete for peoples attention, it can be challenging to make assertions about the uniqueness of Christ.
Cont. Series: In Case You Missed It - Week 4: Jesus Christ is incomparable
Speaker: Graham Agnew Reading: Colossians 1:15 - 23 (GNT)
On this, his second last Sunday as Senior Pastor of our church, Graham will present a message based on what he believes to be the vital components of a healthy and vibrant local church in the 21st Century...
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: In Conclusion - Part 1
Some wise person once said: "The Church of Jesus Christ is the only organisation in the world that exists primarily for the benefit of non-members". It's a clever way of stating the primary task of the Christian Church is to reach out to others in love, care, compassion and service. The call of Christ to "Go..." is more urgent today than ever!
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: In Case You Missed It Week 3: The Call To Serve is inescapable
Reading: James 2:14 – 24 (GNT)
What do you do when you are not sure of what lies ahead? Abraham had greatness in the face of a completely uncertain future. He had no idea what was coming, and yet he lived a life of greatness, a big life. How can we?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Trusting the Unseen - Faith As Commitment
Reading: Hebrews 11
A recurring theme throughout the pages of the Bible - and especially in the teachings of Jesus, is that of unity. Jesus prayed for His disciples and pleaded with His Father "that they might be one". The Body of Christ is always at it's most effective when there's harmony and unity among its members.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: In Case You Missed It
Week 2: The Strength of Unity is Incalculable
Trusting The Unseen – Faith as Conviction
Some people, when faced with tough circumstances, are crushed, while some on the other hand emerge even stronger. How do you live a life of such centredness and balance, fearlessness and greatness, that you can face anything?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Trusting the Unseen - Faith As…
Week 2: Faith As Conviction
During his 16 years of ministry at Northside, a number of themes have kept recurring in Graham’s weekly sermons. In this, his final series as Senior Pastor, Graham re-visits four of those themes as a way of reinforcing to the Northside congregation what he believes to be the essential truths of Christianity. There’s not been a time in recent history, when the Church in Australia has experienced more criticism and derision than it is right now. It raises the question: “What is the future of the Church in this country?” Graham will leave us in no doubt as to where he believes the Church is heading.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: In Case You Missed It
Week 1: The Church of Jesus Christ Will Prove Invincible
Trusting the Unseen: Faith as Understanding
Some people when faced with tough circumstances are crushed, while some on the other hand emerge even stronger. How do you live a life of such centredness and balance, fearlessness and greatness, that you can face anything?
Reading; Hebrews 11:1-7 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Trusting the Unseen
Week 1: Faith As Conviction
Defining Moments – I Can
Graham had just graduated from Theological College in Melbourne and was filing out of a huge hall with his fellow graduates, while the congregation sang the old hymn “Be Thou my Vision”. It was at that defining moment Graham sensed God was asking “Can you accept a vision from me to build a great church?” His quiet, inner response was “I Can” and that moment has helped shape Graham’s entire ministry.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Defining Moments
Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (GNT)
Graham was standing next to a beautiful young woman at the front of a church in Ipswich, Queensland, when the minister asked the question: “Do you take this woman to be your wedded wife?” He answered with an emphatic “I Do” and that response began a union now in its 42nd year. In Graham’s own words, the impact of this defining moment on his life and ministry has been incalculable.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Defining Moments - I Do (2/3)
Reading: Proverbs 18:15-24 (GNT)
Graham was 15 when he stepped forward at the close of a service in a small church meeting in Wiley Park and answered “I Will” to the question posed by the Minister: “Will you now take Jesus as your Lord and Saviour?” This defining moment was to ultimately lead to a lifetime of service and ministry.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Defining Moments - I Will (1/3)
Reading: Romans 5:1-11 (GNT)
Do you sometimes find people infuriating to the point where you seriously wonder if you’re the only “normal person” in your family, work place, and among your friends? What does the Bible say about getting on with others?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Am I The Only Normal Person Left?
As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person whom I have hurt and offended... (4/4)
As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person who has frustrated me... (3/4)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: An Unconventional Freedom (6/6)
Reading: Philippians 3:3-11 (NIV)
An Unconventional Freedom – For Your Enjoyment
On the one hand, a. the resurrection of Christ is a fact to be believed. b. On the other hand, it is an experience to connect with, not just that we believe in, but that we experience.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: GETTING ALONG… A Biblical perspective on Relationships Week 2
Here’s a topic for Mother’s Day which most families will be able to relate to in one way or another! What principles can we glean from the Bible to strengthen relationship within the family? We’ll all find out next week…
Reading: Ephesians 5:28-6:4 (GNT)
An Unconventional Freedom – For Servanthood
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: An Unconventional Freedom (5/6)
Reading: Mark 10:35-45 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person who has hurt me... (1/4)
As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done.
An Unconventional Freedom – For Good Not Evil
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: An Unconventional Freedom (4/6)
Reading: Romans 12:14-21 (NIV)
You and I have an enemy and we are in his cross hairs on a daily basis. Thankfully we are blessed with protection from the Armour of God and while every piece is vital to our spiritual survival, there is one piece in particular that can make us bulletproof to the enemy and will ensure that we stand firm in our faith with a consistency that leads to a victorious life.
Speaker: Edwina Blair
Series: Bulletproof
The events of that very first Easter Sunday form the very epicentre of the Christian Faith! As Paul says: “If Christ be not raised, our faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 5:17). In other words, without the Resurrection, Christianity is reduced to little more than an attractive moral and ethical code – but with no power to live it out. The Empty Tomb is the most important of all the Easter locations!
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: On Location at Easter (4/4)
Reading: John 20:11-18 (GNT)
A reflective service including music, dramatic presentation and an Easter message.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
The Cross changes our relationship with God and to God.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: An Unconventional Freedom (2/6)
Reading: Romans 5:1-10 (NIV)
Theologians have grappled with the death of Jesus for centuries, trying to put into words what it meant for the Son of God to die for the sins of the world. However, at the bottom line, it’s not so much an explanation we need but rather, courage to accept the invitation which the Cross extends – namely: to be reconciled to God, through Christ’s death.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: On Location at Easter (3/4)
Reading: John 19:16-22 (GNT)
The Cross. It is one of the most universally recognised symbols in the world. It’s found in paintings, jewellery stores, neon lights, buildings and much more… yet, what happens when it finds its way into your life? As we head towards Easter, are you open to discovering the “Unconventional Freedom” the Cross can bring to your life today?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: An Unconventional Freedom (1/6)
Reading: Galatians 5:10-13; 6:14-16 (NIV)
Jesus’ mock trial was held in Pilate’s Palace, but as we study the conversation between the two men it begs the question: who really was on trial? Pilate is compelled to do some unexpected soul-searching as he tries to ascertain exactly who Jesus is. What to do with Jesus is something everyone must face at one time or another...
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: On Location at Easter (2/4)
Reading: John 18:28-38 (GNT)
Graham will challenge us all to have a serious look at how we view prayer. Are our prayers all “one way traffic” or are we also listening to God…responding to His voice?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Headlines
The most striking aspect of our Lord’s time in the Garden of Gethsemane is the way His humanity is put onto centre stage. It’s clear, from a human perspective, He did not want to go through with the Cross.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: On Location at Easter (1/4)
Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 (GNT)
Temptation in its many forms is an ongoing source of struggle for us all. The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted and tested, just like us – so it’s reasonable (given He was both human and divine) to ask how He handled the pressure? We just may find help for ourselves, when we’re tempted…
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Coffee with Jesus
When you hear the word hospitality, you may think of a work party or a luxury hotel and yet, the Bible's definition differs dramatically. Why is it that Christians are always welcoming strangers into their places, and how can this practice impact your life?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Why Do Christians... (6/6)
Reading: Hebrews 13:1–14 (NIV)
Many Christians struggle with the notion of "God's will for my life", so in a quiet moment with Jesus over coffee, it seems like the natural question to ask. How is He going to answer? What are the key elements in discovering God's will for our lives?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Coffee with Jesus (3/4)
Reading: John 14:1-7 (GNT)
Why Do Christians....Forgive
Being slighted or hurt by others in this life is the given. How you go about healing the fallout is the variable. Whereas, many think of the act of forgiveness is a private and reactive response, Christians see it as a corporate and proactive discipline.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Why Do Christians... (5/6)
Reading: Matthew 5:21-26(NIV)
Coffee With Jesus
Many Christians struggle with the notion of "God's will for my life", so in a quiet moment with Jesus over coffee, it seems like the natural question to ask. How is He going to answer? What are the key elements in discovering God's will for our lives?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series:Am I doing what you want me to do? (2/4)
Why Do Christians…Make Friends
A common drawback to the Sydney life is that many newcomers say it is so hard to make friends. Yet, here in the church we have a context where your school, country of birth or social status is no longer
the basis for connecting to others. Why is that? Join us as we look at the practice and power of Spiritual Friendship.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Why Do Christians… (4/6)
Reading: Galatians 5:26–6:5(NIV)
Coffee With Jesus
So, you find yourself about to sit down and have a coffee with Jesus and it suddenly hits you: “Why ME?” Of all the people He could be talking to in this way, why has He agreed to do coffee with me? What is it about me that would lead Him to do this? What does He think of me? What does He want from me?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Coffee With Jesus: Why would you want to have coffee with ME? (1/4)
Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (GNT)
Why Do Christians…Eat Bread/Drink From Cups
Communion, (or the Eucharist to use the old language), is a fundamental feature of many churches, and a highlight at Northside every week. How could, what looks like an outdated practice of eating bread and drinking grape juice, actually bring you a freedom and joy that may not have yet been discovered?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Why Do Christians… (3/6)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:18–34 (NIV)
The Table: Why Christians Take Communion
It is a highlight of Northside’s service every week, yet is it just tradition or something more? What does it mean when we “take communion”? Why do Christians drink from cups and eat bread during the Sunday service?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Table (1/1)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:18-34 (NIV)
Why Do Christians…Give
In a world where so many aim to hang on to their wealth vigorously, there is a Family of people (Christians) who are trying to vigorously give it it away each week…. WHY is that, and how can it
change you for the better?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Why Do Christians… 2/6)
Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:4-11 (NIV)
When…You Serve
Service is at the heart of the Christian lifestyle. Jesus Christ set the standard when He said: “the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve…” Having said that, how we serve and the attitude we have in our service can have a profound effect on our effectiveness.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: When… (3/3)
Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (GNT)
Why Do Christians…Sing
Christians can do a lot of crazy looking things. From singing in church, to giving away their money, to hanging out with people the have nothing in common with. Is this just a matter of hanging on to irrelevant traditions, or is there a far deeper dynamic to it all, that could radically change your life this year?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Why Do Christians… (1/6)
Reading: Psalm 95 (NIV)
When…You Give
The issue of money, especially our giving to the Lord’s work, has always been a controversial issue within the life of the church. People are very sensitive about what they give and how they give – but it need not be so. The Bible lays down clear guidelines about what should happen when we give….
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: When… (2/3)
Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (GNT)
Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Your Work
Christianity exploded during a time not that different from today… everyone’s religion was personal and there were many God’s to choose from. Yet, it wasn’t just the attractiveness of the Christian message that took off. Plenty of accounts reflect the power of what happened when people were “Planted” in Christian Community.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (4/4)
When...You Pray
To this day, the "model" prayer given by Jesus to His disciples provides the most effective framework for prayer anyone could ever find. It covers all of the essential components of prayer - both in respect to our needs and those of others...
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: When... (1/3)
Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 (GNT)
Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Community
Christianity exploded during a time not that different from today… everyone’s religion was personal and there were many God’s to choose from. Yet, it wasn’t just the attractiveness of the Christian message that took off. Plenty of accounts reflect the power of what happened when people were “Planted” in Christian Community.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (3/4)
Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-5,9-10 (GNT)
God’s New Thing – The New You
In his letter to the Colossians, Paul describes followers of Jesus as “new beings”, whom God is “constantly renewing in His own image”. It’s a powerful description of our life in Christ and one which opens up unlimited possibilities for for growth and renewal…if we’re willing.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: God’s New Thing (3/3)
Reading: Colossians 3:8-14 (GNT)
Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Truth
In a world that is constantly moving, what if in 2014 you were a person who was resolute in the face of challenges, calm in the midst of chaos, unsinkable under the weight of pressure? It’s possible… when you discover how to be “Planted”
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (2/4)
Reading: James 1:18-27 (NIV)
God's New Thing - The New Perspective
One of the most serious of all conditions affecting God's people is "hardening of the attitudes"! Sure the Gospel message never changes, but how we package and present it must be constantly under review. Flexibility and a willingness to risk are key requirements for the Christian who wants to experience freshness and vitality in their journey with Christ.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: God's New Thing (2/3)
Reading: Matthew 9: 14-17 (GNT)
Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In God
In a world that is constantly moving, what if in 2014 you were a person who was resolute in the face of challenges, calm in the midst of chaos, unsinkable under the weight of pressure? It’s possible… when you discover how to be “Planted”
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (1/4)
Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 (KJV)
God’s New Thing – The New Direction
When God talks about “making a road through the wilderness” and “providing streams of water in the desert” He is clearly indicating there’s a new direction available to His people. Now it’s possible to go through the wilderness areas that were impossible before; now there’s not only a roadway but there’s refreshment as well.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: God’s New Thing (1/3)
Reading: Isaiah 43: 18-21 (GNT)
Standing at the Threshold: And New Hope
As the smell of pine needles starts to fade, and the bins full of wrapping paper and half-eaten turkey go out, the mood post-Christmas changes from celebration to contemplation. In this brief New Years series, we ponder the Bible's insights into those threshold moments, between the pains of unmet expectations, and power of new hope.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series:Standing at the Threshold (2/2)
Reading: Ephesians 1:13-23 (NIV)
Standing at the Threshold: Of Unmet Expectation
As the smell of pine needles starts to fade, and the bins full of wrapping paper and half-eaten turkey go out, the mood post-Christmas changes from celebration to contemplation. In this brief New Years series, we ponder the Bible's insights into those threshold moments, between the pains of unmet expectations, and power of new hope.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series:Standing at the Threshold (1/2)
Reading: Mark 5:25-43 (NIV)
Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story of Christmas: Wow Starts Now
One of the great challenges of Christmas shopping is not only the parking, but untangling the true message of Christmas from the advertising. In this series, we’ll take the Christmas campaign title of three major retailers and give them a bit of ‘Re-Tale Therapy’.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series:Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story Behind Christmas: Wow Starts Now (3/3)
Reading: Matthew 1:20-23 (NIV)
The Miracle of Christmas - the miracle of the manger
“God with us…”, in the form of a baby no less! How outrageous! How unbelievable! How miraculous! That’s the miracle of what the theologians call “The Incarnation”: God in human form. The reality of this theological truth has profound implications for every human being in that there is no aspect of our humanity God has not experienced and does not understand.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: The Miracle of Christmas - the miracle of the manger (3/3)
Reading: Luke 1:6-14 (GNT)
Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story Behind Christmas: The Power of Give
In a world where relationships are constantly blowing themselves apart, luckily Woolworths is "Bringing Christmas Together" this year! Surely it takes more than some fresh food and bon bons, to mend those relational divides at Christmas right?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story Behind Christmas (2/3)
Reading: Colossians 1:19-23 (NIV)
The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the message
Why would the God of the Universe, the All Powerful One want to have an intimate relationship with humankind? At the heart of the miracle of Christmas is the fact that He does and that’s the central message of this Season! We aren’t worthy of His love, grace and mercy but He lavishes these things on us anyway and wants us to aspire to the greatness we are destined to achieve in Him.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the message (3/4)
Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9 (GNT)
Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story Behind Christmas: The Power of Give
One of the great challenges of Christmas shopping is not only the parking, but untangling the true message of Christmas from the advertising. In this New Series, we'll take the Christmas campaign title of three major retailers, and give them a bit of "Re-Tale Therapy."
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Re-Tale Therapy - Rediscovering the Story Behind Christmas (1/3)
Reading: Romans 8:31-32 (NIV)
The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the moment When you think about it, there were many options available for God to introduce His Son into the world: via an aristocratic family or with a huge fanfare of pomp and pageantry etc. But no, God chose humble, inconsequential people to play the key roles in that first Christmas drama. The miraculous thing is, that’s exactly the method He uses today to bring in His Kingdom rule.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the moment (2/4)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31(GNT)
The Search: Assurance In a world that seems to have so many competing truths, many ask "how can I be really sure about what is fact and what is fiction"? What does the Bible say about our search for assurance?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Search (4/4)
Reading: John 20.24-30 (NIV)
The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the moment The timing for the arrival of Jesus was perfect, with the social, political and religious conditions lending themselves to a situation where ordinary people flocked to hear Jesus preach and teach. In that sense, it was a miracle! Today, when people are open and receptive to Jesus’ message, that's the time when God reveals Himself in all His fulness...
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: The Miracle of Christmas...the miracle of the moment (1/4)
Reading: Galatians 4:1-11 (GNT)
The Search: For Other-Worldliness Am I what I acquire? Am I what I feel? Am I what I was born into? The list goes on. The search for our Identity seems to be one of the trademarks for the modern life. How does the Bible suggest we find it?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: The Search (3/4)
Reading: Exodus 3:11-15 (NIV)
Baggage: "Faith To Empty Our Bags" Most experienced airline travellers know the secret of travelling light, in that they are constantly reviewing the contents of their bags and tryingg to avoid the penalties of "Excess Baggage". In life by God's grace, it's possible to adopt the same practice, but it takes faith, courage and surrender...
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Baggage: Live Free...Travel Light (4/4)
Reading: TBA
The Search: For Other-Worldliness Whether it be Yoga, Religion or some other form of Spirituality… how do we account for the inner yearnings of the human heart, for something beyond the tangible world around us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Search (2/4)
Reading: Psalm 63 (NIV)
Baggage: "Bag Drop Off" There's always a sense of relief when we finally get to the point in our travels where we're able to drop our bags into the hands of someone else at the Check In counter. Up until then we've been lugging them ourselves but now, at the drop off point, we find release from the burden. Jesus Christ is able to bring that sort of release and freedom as He takes "the baggage" of our lives.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Baggage: Live Free...Travel Light (3/4)
Reading: Luke 4:16-21 (GNT)
The Search: For Contentment Why does there seem to be a deep restlessness in the everyday person? Whether religious or not, everyone seems to be searching for that one thing that will really "satisfy". In week one of this new series, we look at happiness. How might the Bible inform our pathway to that elusive state called contentment?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: The Search (1/4)
Reading: Psalm 1 (NIV)
Baggage: "Who Packed Your Bags?" It's one of the standard security questions as authorities try to ascertain the person responsible for the contents of our luggage. It's also an important questions when identifying the people and influences that have contributed over the years to the "baggage" we are carrying.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Baggage: Live Free...Travel Light (2/4)
Reading: Matthew 11:25-30 (GNT)
Baggage: "What's In Your Bag?" Step one in knowing our life's baggage is lightened and ultimately removed, is to be honest about what we're "carrying". What are the things holding us back, causing us ongoing pain and disappointment? This proved to be a vital step for the man we read about in John 5.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Baggage: Live Free...Travel Light (1/4)
Reading: John 5:1-13 (GNT)
Correlate: To The Ministry In a world where relationships are constantly blowing apart, staying together seems like the exception rather than the rule. What happens then when you take hundreds of people from differing backgrounds, and get them to do life together… how does that not self destruct? Discover this week, the dynamic behind one of the most mysterious bunch of relationships the world... the church.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Correlate (5/5)
Reading: Romans 15:1-7 (NIV)
MD, MD, MD When Jesus changed the world, he did it with teenagers. Join us this Sunday morning as Kristyn Haddon our Youth Pastor, shares some of the amazing stories behind the scenes of our Youth Ministry and the biblical basis for it. We may discover, the strategy that is helping facilitate great growth in this area, may not necessarily be just for those under the age of 18.
Speaker: Kristyn Haddon
Reading: Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)
Correlate: To The Weak Whether it's high-school, the workplace or a BBQ, we have a tendency to hang around those who are most like us. And yet, the message of Jesus changes that dynamic too...How do we relate across the barrier, of those who are noticeably different than we are?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Correlate (4/5)
Reading: Romans 14:1-23 (NIV)
A Word In Season The Bible talks about the "word in season" - a message of encouragement designed to lift up and spur one another in the faith. This Sunday, Edwina Blair will be bringing a message designed to do just that as the Northside Family begin the transition into a new season of Kingdom effectiveness.
Speaker: Edwina Blair
Correlate: To The World We've seen too many news stories of what can happen when a religious minority takes it upon themselves to enforce their view on the majority. How should a modern Christian relate to the world around them, whether people believe or not?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Correlate (3/5)
Reading: Romans 13:1-4 (NIV)
"These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Love Years ago the Beatles had a hit song entitled "All You Need is Love" and given the Bible asserts that God is Love, Christians would agree, Love IS all we need. The question is: how can we best express that love to one another?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: "These Three Remain..." - A Celebration of Faith, Hope and Love... (3/3)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (GNT)
Correlate: To Friend and Enemy Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse? Is the bible "for real" or an ideal? How do you relate to people you really don't like, and yet still be sincere…. Is it even possible?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Correlate (2/5)
Reading: Romans 12:9-16 (NIV)
"These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Hope Many surveys conducted among young people around the world indicate they are deficient when it comes to Hope; they don't see a lot of hope for the future and they aren't confident about their prospects for long-term happiness. In light of this, the Christian Church has its workd cut out in helping people to discuss the Hope which is so central to God's Good News in Jesus.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: "These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Faith, Hope and Love... (2/3)
Reading: Romans 5: 1-5 (GNT)
Correlate: To God and Church From the moment we are born we are, thrust into relationship. We humans are relational beings… that is we are designed to be around others, and yet throughout life, that can be half the battle! In this new series, well explore why the message of Jesus effects how we relate to God, each other and the world around us.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Correlate (1/5)
Reading: Romans 12:1-8 (NIV)
"These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Faith A little boy once told his Kids Church teacher that faith was "believing in something when you know it isn't true!" Many people tend to think like that, whereas when the Bible talks about faith it's referring to belief in something we know to be true, but which has a huge element of risk and unpredictability about it!
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: "These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Faith, Hope and Love... (1/3)
Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-6 (GNT)
Paul's conversion on the Damascus Road is one of the most spectacular in the New Testament. During the experience he saw a powerful light from Heaven and actually heard the voice of God speaking! Now that is the kind of call most of us would love to receive...!
As we draw our series on the Holy Spirit to a close, we'll gain some insight into the way the "Other Guy" has been working amongst our community.
Jonah provides one of the most intriguing case studies of all the Bible characters, who had received a direct call from God. He was strongly resistant to the voice of God, tried to escape but ultimately had success with his mission.
They are constantly a point of confusion, even contention amongst Christians. They were back then. They are today. What are “Spiritual Gifts” and how does the Holy Spirit use them for the purposes of blessing the church and world around us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (6/6)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (NIV)
Very few leaders in the Bible faced more hardship, setbacks and pain than Moses. However, in the midst of it all he discovered levels of faith and resilience he never dreamed possible. His example is an inspiration to us all.
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: God Calls Abraham (2/3)
Reading: Exodus 3:1-6
Do you know what it’s like to be filled with joy? Do you experience genuine peace regardless of your life circumstances? Do you consistently respond with kindness no matter what you receive from others? Who does! Yet, we sometimes get so caught up in everything God wants us to do, that we lose sight of who God wants us to be. Do you know the difference?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (5/6)
Reading: John 14:16-26 (NIV)
It’s winter. Not sure if this happens to you – but no matter how hot you run the heaters, the house cools down eventually. So too does your spiritual life… unless you keep fueling it.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (4/6)
Reading: Ephesians 5: 15-21 (NIV)
On one occasion the disciples were enquiring about the "rewards" they might be able to expect as a result of following Jesus. The answer given by our Lord seems to be in conflict with some of His teaching on humility and servanthood. He told them: "Many who are now first will be last and many who are now last will be first..." How are we to interpret these words in the modern context?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Did Jesus Really Say That? (3/3)
Reading: Mark 10: 23-31 (GNT)
At one time, Jesus said some very harsh things to a group of would-be followers who, on the surface at least, seemed to have valid reasons for delaying their response to Him. One man wanted to “bury his father” but Jesus told him to “let the dead bury their dead…” Why would Jesus say such a thing and what are the implications for 21st Century disciples?
Reading: Luke 9: 57-62 (GNT)
Series: Did Jesus Really Say That? (2/3)
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Christianity is not a set of rules or regulations… it's a power. A power that changes you from the inside out. How does "The Other Guy" make that happen?
During His Sermon on the Mount Jesus said: “Don’t throw your pearls in front of pigs!” It sounds very discriminatory, as through there are certain people who don’t deserve to hear “the pearls” of truth and wisdom found in the Gospel. What did Jesus mean and is there any message for us today?
Reading: Matthew 7:1-6 (GNT)
Series: Did Jesus Really Say That? (1/3)
Speaker: Graham Agnew
What if what was missing in your Spiritual life was not something BUT someone? It’s all too easy to reduce Christianity to a set of rules or routines and yet it’s deeper than that. It’s more exciting than that! In this new series… we’ll take a look at the guy behind the guy of Christianity… the Holy Spirit.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (1/6)
Reading: John 14:16-26 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can I Keep Believing? Week 3: …when I see so much suffering in the world?
Even for a person of strong faith in God, the stark reality of suffering and injustice in the world can be extremely confronting. We wonder why God allows so many negative and harmful things to take place? In response to this dilemma, what does the Bible have to say?
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Open Skies: Dealing With Unanswered Prayer
What do you do when you’re praying to a God that can do anything, but seems to be doing nothing?
Reading: Psalm 77:1-10
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Can I Keep Believing? Week 2: …when my prayers go unanswered?
It’s one of the great mysteries of the Christian life: why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? In many cases (from our perspective) they are very reasonable requests, but time passes and nothing seems to happen. Why? Fortunately the Bible does throw light on this difficult subject.
Reading: Psalm 77:1-10
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can I Keep Believing? Week 1: …when I read Bible passages that shock me?
Christians believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God – and it is! However, that doesn’t mean every part of it is easy to understand, in fact quite the contrary! Many parts of this ancient book raise questions in the minds of modern day people and it’s important we develop an ability to interpret the Bible against the social, political and cultural dynamics of its day!
Reading: Matthew 8: 28-34
Is there a way to see the message of Jesus in such a way, that you are not affected by either the successes or failures in your work? That is: as we finish this series, is it possible to find a freedom both IN your work, and FROM your work?
Speaker: Graham Agnew
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (6/6)
Reading: Colossians 3:23 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – GALATIANS 2013 – Week 3: Grace To Serve
Paul knew, as God’s children, we have received His Grace for specific purposes – one of them being our Service to other people. He put it this way to the Christians of Galatia: “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ…” (Galatians 6:2&3). In 2013, that’s a huge part of our calling, as members of the Body of Christ…
Bible Reading: Galatians 6:1-10
If Christians are animated by different virtues, lifted by a different view of humanity, guided by different source of wisdom and perform to different audience – WHAT will be different about the way they act at WORK?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (5/6)
Reading: Isaiah 58:3, 6-7 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – GALATIANS 2013 – Week 2: Grace to Belong
Paul had been part of a religion all his life but through the Grace of God in Christ he had come into a whole new experience of belonging….An experience in which he felt part of a Family, not just part of an organisation. He wanted the Galatians to experience the same and he put it this way: ”…you are no longer a slave but a child! Since you are His child, God will give you all that He has for His children..” That’s God’s promise for us as well…
Bible Reading: Galatians :1-7
What happens when we discover that work that is good and purposeful in the eyes of God, is not reserved just for Christians? How does that shape and effect the way Christians view and engage the world around us?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (4/6)
Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – GALATIANS 2013: A Celebration of Grace – Week 1: Grace To Live Abundantly
Paul was so aware of the love and Grace of God in his life it was as though he was experiencing a whole new level of existence. He put it this way: “It is no longer who live, but Christ who lives in me…”. For Paul (and for us) herein lies the secret to abundant living.
Galatians 2:15-21
Should faith be a part of the workplace? The reality is, whether it’s a belief in God or not, Christians live amongst many underlying belief systems that impact the cultures we operate in. The question is then, does faith (or a lack of it) affect the way we work?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (3/6)
Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Life’s Too Short – Week 3: To Endure Stress and Worry
Ask almost any group of people if they’re more stressed today than they were three or five years ago and in most cases they will respond with a resounding “Yes!” The fact is, that life seems to be getting faster and the pressures and demands on our time are constantly increasing. All this can lead to greater levels of stress and anxiety! Fortunately, the Word of God has some very practical answers…
Matthew 5:25-34
Why is there the potential (or present reality), for our work to feel frustrating, pointless or even the distinguishing mark of our lives? If we learnt last week, that God’s plan for work, is for it to be a good and wonderful thing… then why do we encounter these problems? Does what you DO define who you ARE?
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (2/6)
Reading: Genesis 11:1-9
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Life’s Too Short – Week 2: To Be Selfish
On one occasion Jesus encountered an impressive young man who, on the surface of it, seemed to qualify for every blessing God was able to give. Unfortunately, Jesus uncovered the man’s greatest problem: selfishness! The outcome of his encounter is very sad – both for Jesus and the man himself.
Reading: Matthew 19:16-26
Whether presently employed or not, we’ll spend more time at work, than with our family and friends. Why then, is work such a vital part of living a fulfilling life? Why can it be so challenging, and how can we find a freedom both IN our work and FROM our work? In this new series, we’ll seek to answer those questions by discovering the meaning behind our work, when we connect our’s to God’s.
Speaker: Sam Haddon
Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (1/6)
Reading: Genesis 2:1-3,15 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Life’s Too Short – Week 1: To Play It Safe
In this series Graham will talk about how to avoid some of the pitfalls of life that rob us of blessing and a sense of fulfilment. The Word of God provides the ultimate answers!
Reading: Matthew 25: 14 – 18 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Headlines
This popular format returns with our Senior Pastor, Graham Agnew talking informally about contemporary Christian living. On the agenda this Sunday will be Finding Your Purpose in Life.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Impact…Making Your Life Count // Week 6: What is the Extent of My Influence?
We can exert influence in a variety of ways and in a variety of places. In our friendships, families and workplaces just to name some. How do we know what our influence should look like, and what principles will see it grow in all arenas of our life?
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Impact…Making Your Life Count // Week 5: What Is My Mission?
Most of us envy people who seem to have found their mission in life. Invariably they exude lots of drive, passion and enthusiasm and in our more “ambivalent” moments, we all wish we had more of these qualities. However, discovering our mission in God’s Kingdom is something within reach of all of us – and that’s what this message will be about….
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Modern Family – Week 5: Spiritual Warfare
CS Lewis once said “The General public either ignore the forces of evil altogether, or are taken by an unhealthy interest in everything demonic, which can be just as bad in the long run”. Spiritual Warfare in the Christian life is a topic not often talked about, yet vitally important in building a faith that stands firm amongst the trials of life.
Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Impact…Making Your Life Count // Week 4: What Am I Holding Onto?
Letting go of past hurts, grievances, disappointments etc. is much easier said than done. However, it is essential we do just that, if we’re to maximize our influence on other people.
Harbouring the pain of the past significantly reduces our effectiveness, when it comes to the positive impact we can have on those around us. Fortunately, Jesus has the answer…
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Modern Family // Week 4: Spiritual Submission
The topic of submission, particularly in regard to relationships, has caused much controversy in recent times. One academic labelled the word far worse than obey, as it had connotations of slavery. Could it be however, that a proper understanding of this concept leads not to slavery, but freedom?
Reading: Ephesians 5:1,21, 6:5-9 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Impact…Making Your Life Count // Week 3: What are my Priorities?
People who make a positive impact on the lives of others are generally focused in terms of how they live their lives. They know what they’re about and they try to minimise distractions. Much easier said than done, right? Next week we’ll discover how to more effectively arrange our priorities…
Reading: Colossians 1:24-29
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Modern Family // Week #3: Spiritual Growth
Ever had an issue with a call centre employee who couldn’t solve your problem? After all the frustration, you realise that the solution lies not with them, but the management. So it is with us! Spiritual growth is not a matter of starting with behaviours, they are like the employee. In that case, where do we go to grow?
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Impact…Making Your Life Count // Week #2: What Do I Believe About Myself?
Someone has said: “The Me I See, Is the Me I’ll Be…”. How we see ourselves has a profound effect on our effectiveness in life. Self esteem is an area of personal and spiritual development many people (including Christians) struggle with. What does the Bible say about how we should view ourselves and how important it is to ensure we have the right perspective?
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Modern Family – Week 2: Spiritual Gifts
They were a major source of division back then, and they can be in the church today. Spiritual Gifts is an area of God’s Modern Family that bring much contention – and yet are the very resource by which God equips His New Humanity. What are they, what do you have?
Ephesians 4: 7-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Impact…Making Your Life Count Week 1:What Do I Believe About God?
What impact is your life having? Who are you influencing and how are you influencing them? This Series will explore the issues that shape our lives and the lives of those around us. We will look at the beliefs we hold, the choices we make – and the impact these have on the world around us…
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Modern Family – Week 1: Spiritual Life
Who said the concept of a bunch of radically different people learning to live together, (and being changed by each other) was a new idea? It’s not only for a TV series about a Los Angeles Family. In the next six weeks we’ll walk through the book of Ephesians, looking at what God does when he makes you a Christian, and your ensuing part, in His “Modern Family”.
Ephesians 1:1-14 (NIV)
Guest Speaker: Edwina Blair
The Bible describes two types of peace that we are to have as followers of Jesus – the peace of God and peace with God. Too often we have one but not the other but both are critical to live the life we are called to live
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Eyes Wide Shut
There are few scenes in the Bible filled with as much disappointment and dejection as the one involving the two men on the Emmaus Road. They are shattered, as they trudge back to Emmaus following the death of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their physical eyes are open, but their spiritual eyes are shut, until…
Reading: Luke 24:13-27(GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Easter Sunday: Easter Changes Everything
The greatest single event in history, from a Christian perspective is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Belief, by faith, in this defining moment of all time enables us to experience life as it’s meant to be lived…rich, with meaning and purpose…a life that’s full and free!
Reading: John 20:1-10 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: 24 Hours// That Changed the World – Week 4: Crucifixion
The cross, the instrument of death used in crucifixion, has become the universal symbol of the Christian Faith. It stands at the very heart of all we believe and represent our highest values and ideals: sacrifice, service, selflessness… The death of God’s only Son is the pivotal event of history and shows the lengths to which God our Father was prepared to go, to redeem His lost children. Responding to this act of love involves surrender and self-denial which, paradoxically, are the key to fulfilment in life.
Reading: Matthew 27: 32-44 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: 24 Hours// That Changed the World – Week 3: Betrayal & Denial
At the very time Jesus needed all the friends He could muster, they all fled. Yes, Peter showed a degree of courage by hanging back but even he, when put under pressure, did what had been predicted – he denied any knowledge of Jesus. It’s hard to imagine how lonely and abandoned Jesus must have felt at that time, but He managed to face His accusers with steely determination. In doing so, He provides a powerful life lesson for us when we feel abandoned and alone.
Reading: Matthew 26:69-75 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Wallflowers// Living Life from the Sidelines? Week 6: Paul – A Messenger for All
In the beginning of the Bible story, God introduces His rescue plan for the world through one message to one person. Now it’s one message through all His people, for all people. What is it and how does it bring hope for you and I this week?
Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: 24 Hours// That Changed the World – Week 2: Gethsemane
Many believe the humanity of Jesus is more evident during this time in the Garden of Gethsemane, than at any other time. Deep down He knew what He was destined to do but at the human level, He struggled with the thought of suffering and death, to the point where (like any of us), He asked if it were possible to avoid it. How Jesus handled this defining moment in His life is a powerful lesson in courage and resolve…
Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: 24 Hours// That Changed the World – Week 1: The Last Supper
Imagine the anguish Jesus must have felt as He tried to celebrate the freedom associated with the Passover, while at the same time contemplating His imminent capture. His predicament was further exacerbated by the failure of the disciples to fully grasp what was happening. How Jesus handled this confusing situation is a powerful lesson in commitment and strength…
Reading: Matthew 26:26-35 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Wallflowers// Living Life from the Sidelines? Week 4:Jesus – A Saviour for All
If “Wallflowers” are being called to participate the “Dance at the Centre of the Universe”, then what does that specifically mean? If living a “Big Life” requires a “Big Mission”, then what is it and how do you know you are living it?
Reading: John 17.6-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Clay… Potter… Masterpiece… Week 2
It’s not the most glamorous substance, yet throughout the Bible God uses clay to teach us about the relationship He desires to have with each of us. In one of the most vivid passages (Jeremiah 18:2), the Lord gave the old prophet an assignment: “Go down to the potter’s house and there I will give you my message…” In this two part Series, we will discover the essential elements of that message and see the way God intends to shape us into “Masterpieces” for His glory…
Reading: Romans 9:19-26 (GNT)
Speaker: Cont. Series: Wallflowers// Living Life from the Sidelines? Week 3: David
If you have heard of the biblical character of David, surely Goliath pops into mind. A Shepherd boy slays a giant with a sling… what a story! Yet, that was nothing compared to what God had in store for David to achieve in the long run. Some of us would be satisfied with slaying one or two big giants in our lifetime, but what if God was calling you to be involved in something so big, it made the Goliath’s on your horizon look like like nothing?
Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4-19 (NIV)
It's not the most glamorous substance, yet throughout the Bible God uses clay to teach us about the relationship He desires to have with each of us. In one of the most vivid passages (Jeremiah 18:2), the Lord gave the old prophet an assignment: "Go down to the potter's house and there I will give you my message..." In this two part Series, we will discover the essentialelements of that message and see the way God intends to shape us into "Masterpieces" for His glory...
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Wallflowers// Living Life from the Sidelines? Week 2: Moses
If you’ve ever had or wanted an excuse for not getting involved in the plans of God, then the guy we look at tonight has them all. Let’s see what happens when your vision of who God is, and who you can be, get’s a radical shake up.
Reading: Exodus 3:1-14 (NIV)
Matt Destry is a singer, speaker, pastor and musician. He is inspired by the Scriptures as the large, sweeping, singular story of God’s love for world, and is compelled to share that story in creative ways. Previously serving as the Worship Pastor at Kingsway Community Church, he has most recently been engaged in leading the Vox Community (a church for young business people and creatives) in Paddington.
Reading: 1 Samuel 3
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Saying YES to God
Amazing things happen when we say “yes” to God… when we respond with passion and enthusiasm to His bidding… when we embrace His precepts and principles for effective living. Saying “yes” to God is risky and requires faith and a sense of daring – but saying “yes” to God is the only way to ensure we aspire to our full potential as individuals and as a church.
Reading: Luke 5:1-11 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Overflow – What Goes In Must Come Out Week 3: It’s System
We will do, what we are. That is, whether actively or passively we’ve sought change, our whole life is simply an Overflow of who we really are. That’s where Christianity comes in. It’s not about rules, but becoming the kind of people who routinely and easily walk in the goodness and power of Jesus our Master. How do we go about it?
Reading: Psalm 65:11-13; Matthew 12:33-35 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Journeying into 2013 Week 4: A Place of Power
Before His departure (in a physical sense), Jesus told His disciples “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you….” (Acts 1:8). It’s one thing to talk about being in a place of freedom, confidence and influence in 2013, but we cannot arrive at these destinations without the power that comes from God Himself, through the Holy Spirit.
Reading: Acts 1:6-11 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Overflow – What Goes In Must Come Out Week 2: It’s Selection
“It won’t heppen overnight, but it will heppen”. Excuse the New Zealand accent, but Rachael Hunter’s Pantene Pro V principle, applies to our spiritual life. According to Pantene, hair is only transformed when we decided to apply some conditioner. According to God, our lives a transformed when we decide to apply some key conditions too. Come find out what that looks like in the second installment of this New Series: Overflow
Reading: Psalm 119.30-40, 1 John 2:3-6 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Journeying into 2013 Week 3: A Place of Influence
Jesus said “You are the light of the world…” (Matthew 5:14) That’s one of the descriptions He gave to His disciples and in doing so, He was referring to the opportunities provided to each one of us to be a person of influence. Letting the light of God’s love, grace, forgiveness and justice shine through us is one of our great privileges (and responsibilities) in the Christian life.
Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Overflow – What Goes In Must Come Out Week 1: It’s Source
There are two ways to blow up a balloon – 1. from the inside, or 2. you can try and suck all the air out of the room. Our lives are not that much different. In a world that offers a plethora of strategies for self-inflation, what if this New Year you decided to expand your life from within, instead of seeking to suck the air from everywhere else? Welcome to the principle of “Overflow”, where New Years Resolutions focus not on commitments, but character.
Reading: Psalm 1; Matthew 6:22-23,33 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Journeying into 2013 Week 2: A Place of Confidence
Jesus said to His disciples on one occasion: “Take heart, it is I. Do not be afraid…” (Matthew 14:31) Fear robs us of confidence and this is not how God intends us to live. He wants us to be in a place where we exhibit courage, strength and confidence in all areas of our lives.
Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Journeying into 2013 Week 1: A Place of Freedom
Jesus said “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed…” (John 8:36) “Freedom” is a word Christians talk and sing about a lot, but what does it mean? In what ways are we free & how is our freedom meant to affect our lives?.
Reading: John 8:31-36 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Back to Earth (After Christmas)
Coming back to earth after Christmas is never easy – and it wasn’t for those involved in the first Christmas! For Mary and Joseph, following the breath-taking beauty of Bethlehem it was back to the normality of Nazareth! Fortunately we can learn much from the experiences of these two, along with people like Simeon & Anna, who missed the main event (Jesus’ birth), but were there when things “returned to normal”
Reading: Luke 2: 25-38 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Reverse Garbage – Finding Treasure in the Familiar
Love, Hope, Peace, Joy – they’re words pulled out each and every Christmas….
How might you rediscover new value in the overly used?
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Gift Ideas: For the One who has Everything
What do you give to the person who (apparently) has everything?? That’s the dilemma many of us face every year and it seems to get worse as you get older, with family and friends accumulating more and more “things”. What about the Wise Men, at the first Christmas? What were they to give the One who (literally) had everything… the One through whom “everything was created, in heaven, and on earth…” (Col 1:16). Well, they chose “wisely” and in this message Graham will reveal the significance of their gifts.
Reading: Matthew 2:1-8 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – God’s Promise of Hope
Long before Jesus was born, God dropped hints along the way promising hope for the world. Join us as we hear of God’s compassion revealed in the greatest gift: Jesus.
Reading: 1 John 4:9-12
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Playlist – Christmas According to iTunes Top 20 Week 3: Lonely Boy
Black Keys iTunes hit says: “Well I’m so above you and it’s plain to see but I came to love you any way…So you pulled my heart out and I don’t mind bleedin’ and the whole time you keep me waiting, waiting, waiting” Can you see how we might share “Christmas according to iTunes” this week?
Reading: Phil 2.1-11 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Christmas: Tis the Season to be Daring Week 3: Will You Take A Risk?
We can approach Christmas 2012 in one of two ways: we can simply drift into this season in all the usual, predictable ways: the round of parties, the gift giving, the frenetic pressure and stress. Or we can take a more risky approach and decide to intentionally reflect on the significance of this seasons; raise our level of generosity to needy causes; resolve not just to sing about “peace and goodwill” but be an instrument of peace and goodwill.
Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Playlist – Christmas According to iTunes Top 20 Week 2: Get Along
Can we all just get along? Guy Sebastian’s No#1 iTunes hit asks a very legitimate question. What does the bible say about the deep rifts that divide humanity, and how might the “Prince of Peace” shed some light on the situation this Christmas?
Reading: Isaiah 8:19-9:6 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Christmas: Tis the Season to be Daring Week 2: Ordinary People Took A Risk
One of the many stunning features of the first Christmas is the number of ordinary people who stepped out in faith and took a risk: Joseph ran the risk of condemnation when he chose to marry his pregnant fiance; the Wiseman embarked on a risky journey to greet the Christ child and Mary had to give birth in a risky, less than ideal setting. Responding to God’s call inevitably involves risky choices…
Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Christmas: Tis the Season to be Daring Week 1: God Took A Risk
Love is always risky because when we love, there is no guarantee our love is going to be returned… no guarantee the object of our love is going to respond in the same way. That’s the risk God took in order to seal our redemption in Christ. The Bible says: “He came to His own people, but they did not receive Him. But to those who did receive Him He gave the right to become God’s children!” God continues to take risks, in that He entrusts us with the work of bringing in the Kingdom… being His hand, His feet in the ongoing task of reconciling the world to Himself.
Reading: John 1:1-13 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – I Saw That Snigger
Graham is going to adapt a message he recently presented to our morning congregation. Based on the sotry of Sarah (Abraham’s wife), the message tackles the issue of unanswered prayer and outlines practical steps to cope with this challenging aspect of the Christian journey.
Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Superheroes: Life Lessons from the OT Week 5: Esther
In her life Esther was to discover there are moments when we need to courageously step up and respond to God’s call. Esther came to the realisation she had been appointed as Queen “for such a time as this: and went on to play a huge role in the salvation of her people.
Reading: Esther 4:4-14 (NIV)
This series has had a powerful impact on many people, especially those involved in our Connection Group network. Next week we'll here from several group members about their experiences and the discoveries they have made about the DNA of the Christian life. In addition, Sam will wrap up the series with a final powerful word.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Superheroes: Life Lessons from the OT Week 4: Joseph
In his life Joseph was to discover you can be in “the pits” one moment and serving in a Royal Palace the next! Yes, Joseph’s life was one of huge contrasts but through it all he remained faithful to God and his faith was eventually rewarded.
Reading: Genesis 37:1-11 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 6: Contented
“The iPhone 4s is sooo yesterday! “It’s amazing in our culture today, how quickly new things become old things. How easily we become discontent in a society that has everything…. How do we find “Contentment?”
Reading: Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Superheroes: Life Lessons from the OT Week 3: Gideon
In his life Gideon was to discover if God wants you to do something He’ll make it known! Gideon’s famous “fleece test” is one of those special moments in the Bible where we see the vulnerability of a great man of God who is very unsure of how he should respond to God. The incident contains important life lessons for us all…
Reading: Judges 6:36-40 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 5: Rejoice?
It may sound harsh and oversimplified, but there are 2 types of people in the world – those in the middle of tough times and those headed for them. What do we say to people who are struggling, without sounding “cheesy”, and what do you do if you are in the middle of hardship and pain?
Reading: Philippians 4:4-6 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Superheroes: Life Lessons from the OT Week 2: Sarah
In her life Sarah was to discover with God anything is possible – even having a baby when you’re old enough to be a grandmother! Of course it wasn’t easy and there were major challenges along the way, but eventually she and her husband Abraham became the parents “of a great nation…”
Reading: Genesis 18:1-15 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 4: Discontented
Imagine you stumble out of the airport of a foreign country for the first time. “Where might I get a hamburger?” you ask? I know the perfect place the attendant replies, just drive that way for a bit. Can you be more specific? Often we can be given directions in the Christian life that are just as vague. Vagueness does us no good – so let’s get specific as to how we grow.
Reading: Philippians 3:12-15 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Superheroes: Life Lessons from the OT Week 1: Moses
In his life Moses was to discover there’s a lot of wilderness to cross before you get to the Promised Land! In fact, a large slice of his life was spent in the wilderness but through it all, he remained faithful to God. There’s a powerful life lesson here for all of us.
Reading: Exodus 3:1-14 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 3: Simplicity
Ever looked at the Christian life and thought it was a set of overcomplicated do’s and don’ts? Good news: get ready to get simplified!
Reading: Philippians 3:1-9 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 2: Essence
There is a quality that naturally seems to attract others and is never complained about. One can never have enough and no one cares if you have to much. It’s the first part of what Paul describes in Philippians 2.
Reading: Philippians 2:3-11 (NIV)
Guest Speaker: Mike Hardie The Swing Theory
Mike Hardie is the pastor & founder of THRIVE Community Church. Mike & his wife, Terasa are passionate about the vision of THRIVE to bless the city & community through love, hope, justice and a whole lot of good news . People everywhere are discourage and people everywhere can encourage. Encouragement helps people get unstuck from life’s muddy moments.
Reading: Psalm 42:5-11 (NLT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: New Series: DNA of the Christian Life – Week 1: Worthy
DNA is the core set of instructions from which all known living organisms grow. For all it’s complexity, life grows from simplicity. What if Christianity could be that simple? In this new study of Philippians, we’ll uncover one of the most relevant books of the bible, and the blueprints that comprise the DNA of the Christian Life.
Reading: Philippians 1:27-30 (NIV)
Speaker: Kristyn Haddon – Cont. Series: No Reservations. Week 3: Jesus & A Failure
This encounter is especially unexpected, given Jesus had been dead for some time already! What happens when Jesus has brunch with an old colleague who had let him down?
Reading: John 21:10-24 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: No Reservations. Week 2: Jesus & A Sinful Woman
In this unexpected encounter with Jesus, it’s an unexpected guest that prompts some challenging dinner conversation around forgiveness.
Reading: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: No Reservations. Week 1: Jesus & A Traitor
Some of the best teaching from Jesus, didn’t necessarily take place in the heart of temples and cities, but in the interactions of everyday life. In this new series, we’ll look at 3 mealtime encounters with Jesus and what happens when he has “No Reservations”
Reading: Luke 19:1-10 (NIV)
6PM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 6: Impacting Eternity
Imagine that Eternity was a line that starts at your front door, stretches around the globe, and returns. Your life would be a dot on that 25,000km.
Time is a small slice of eternity on loan from God, but can have significance that lasts forever.
How would living from Eternity help you impact the now?
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 6: Impacting Eternity
Imagine that Eternity was a line that starts at your front door, stretches around the globe, and returns. Your life would be a dot on that 25,000km.
Time is a small slice of eternity on loan from God, but can have significance that lasts forever.
How would living from Eternity help you impact the now?
Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
6PM – Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 5: The Power of One
It’s one thing to observe an opportunity, it’s another to seize it! What would happen if you crossed the road to not only find a need, but meet it?
Reading: Luke 10:27-37
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 5: The Power of One
It’s one thing to observe an opportunity, it’s another to seize it! What would happen if you crossed the road to not only find a need, but meet it?
Reading: Luke 10:27-37
6PM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 4: Overflow
All of us have been given resources from God, and yet we wonder how could I ever make a big difference?
God achieves great things through people who may have small resources but big hearts!
Reading: James 2:14-17
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 4: Overflow
All of us have been given resources from God, and yet we wonder how could I ever make a big difference?
God achieves great things through people who may have small resources but big hearts!
Reading: James 2:14-17
6PM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 3: Intersections
If you have intersected with God, and you are intersecting with others, He wants to influence them THROUGH YOU. It means then that the stranger you happened to speak to, or the person who cut across your path may not just be there by accident? What would happen if we payed closer attention to the intersections of life?
Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-1
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 3: Intersections
If you have intersected with God, and you are intersecting with others, He wants to influence them THROUGH YOU. It means then that the stranger you happened to speak to, or the person who cut across your path may not just be there by accident? What would happen if we payed closer attention to the intersections of life?
Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-1
6PM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 2: Your Passion/His Purposes
Each year you will have been given 525, 600 minutes. Often we look back and wonder where did they go? What you love is seen in your passions, priorities and purposes.Therefore aligning our loves with God’s loves is key to uncovering a life of purpose and passion in even the smallest increments of time…
Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Never Ending Story Week 2: Your Passion/His Purposes
Each year you will have been given 525, 600 minutes. Often we look back and wonder where did they go? What you love is seen in your passions, priorities and purposes.Therefore aligning our loves with God’s loves is key to uncovering a life of purpose and passion in even the smallest increments of time…
Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16
6PM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: Never Ending Story Week 1: His, Ours, Your Story
How do we become difference makers in the world around us?
God’s desire since the beginning off time, has been to write His Story across the pages of History, through every day people.
This series is about discovering what God has given you in this life and using it, no matter how big or small.
How will you use your story in His story?
Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
9AM & 10:45AM – Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: Never Ending Story Week 1: His, Ours, Your Story
How do we become difference makers in the world around us?
God’s desire since the beginning off time, has been to write His Story across the pages of History, through every day people.
This series is about discovering what God has given you in this life and using it, no matter how big or small.
How will you use your story in His story?
Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Staying Cool When the Heat is On!
Conflict among people (even Christians) is an inevitable part of life. How we handle conflict – especially what we say can make a huge difference to how the issue is eventually resolved. If we’re growing in Christ and allowing His Spirit to control our conversation, we can choose words that will help to minimise the chances of serious conflict.
Reading: Acts 15:36-41 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Five x 5 Week 5: Five Things to Say To Help Young People Keep The Faith
Most research indicates the present generation of young people are turning their backs on Church and Christianity in droves. This leads many to wonder about the viability of the Christian Church in the future. What can we say today to the young people in our care, to help them stay true to their calling in Christ?
Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon Cont. Series: Ditto – Walking as Jesus Walked
Join us for a night of insight, as we process what it means to walk as Jesus Walked or do “Ditto”
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Five x 5 Week 4: Five Things to Say To Strengthen Your Marriage
On the day of the wedding it’s those two words “I Do” that bring a huge smile to the faces of the Bride, the Groom and their assembled friends and family. However, beyond that day, a married couple choose many words as part of their ongoing journey together and these are the words which either make of break their union. With God’s help we can choose the right words…
Reading: Ephesians 6:21-31 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Ditto Week 5: Read as Jesus Read
In Jesus’ time there was no kindle, no self help section of the bookstore, no vast array of” life guiding” seminars, and yet he managed to life the perfect human life.How did he do it? God’s word. God’s word was paramount in every aspect his life, and for those seeking to live a Ditto life – we’ll uncover how we make it central in ours.
Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Five x 5 Week 3: Five Things To Say To Someone Who Claims Not To Believe
With atheism on the rise in Australia and its “evangelists” becoming more militant, most of us will have many people within our circle of family members, friends and acquaintances who claim they don’t believe in God. What does Christianity have to say to them? How can we cause them to have a re-think?
Reading: Acts 26:19-28 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Ditto Week 4:Obey as Jesus Obeyed
Obeying God sounds like it can be restrictive and a “kill-joy”. Yet, for Jesus he appeared to do it with ease? What are the trademarks of a life that naturally desires what God desires?
How do you move your life to a pattern of obeying God, not because you have to, but because you want to?
Reading: John 15:19-27 (NIV)
Speaker – Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Five x 5 Week 2: Five Things To Say To Minimise Conflict
Conflict among friends, within marriage, in the workplace etc. is inevitable; it’s how we handle those conflict situations that’s of crucial importance. Naturally our selection of words in dealing with the issues can make a difference to the outcome. With God’s help, we can choose the right words..
Reading: Acts 15:36-41 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Ditto Week 3: Pray as Jesus Prayed
Prayer can be seen as a religious exercise, or something that Christians have to do as part of their church life. Jesus shows us something radically different. Prayer was the very lifeline for God’s guidance in His life, and the good news is that it can be the same for us also.
Reading: Luke 11:1 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Five x 5 Week 1: Five Things to Say When Helping a Friend in Crisis…
When a friend, loved one or colleague experiences a crisis (health, financial, relational…) we need to be aware our choice of words as we try to support them is very important. Some words help, but others hinder. With God’s guidance we can make the right choices.
Reading: James 2:14-24 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew Cont. Series: Ditto Week 2: Depend as Jesus Depended
The Holy Spirit is a topic of Christianity that often brings a lot of mystery. What is it? How does it work? Yet, when you look closely at the life of Jesus, you see that why and how He did what He did, relied solely on this mysterious person. If we are to live Ditto lives, then how do we learn to Depend as Jesus Depended?
Reading: John 16:5-16 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cont. Series: Finding You In Community Week 4: Gaining Through Giving
It’s paradoxical to be sure, but it’s also true: they key to a life of wholeness, contentment, fulfillment and inner peace, is a spirit of generosity, instilled and nurtured within us, through faith in Jesus. And it’s not just a matter of generosity with our money, but with all we have, are and hope to be.
Reading: Ephesians 3: 14-21 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – New Series: Ditto Week 1: How Real is Your Jesus?
What if for one day, Jesus wakes up in your house, walks in your shoes, assumes your calendar? Your boss is now His boss, your circumstances become His circumstances. What if for one day Jesus lives your life with His heart… what would you be like?
In this new series, we uncover the great truth of Christianity, that Jesus’ heart can be our heart, and that for anyone who claims to live in Him must “Walk as Jesus Walked” (1 John 2:6) or do “Ditto”
Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Finding You In Community Week 3: Greatness 101
In one of His best known statements, Jesus said: “Those who aspire to greatness must be the servant of all”. (Mark 9:35) Long before the business world discovered the terms “Servant Leadership”, Jesus was talking about it as the key to discovering our place within the Community of Faith. As someone as said: “Service is love in work clothes”.
Reading: Mark 9: 33-37 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: Finding You In Community Week 2: Doing Life Together
Being a Christian has never been easy but these days, in a society that’s becoming increasingly secular, it’s even more difficult. Today, more than ever, we need the help, encouragement and guidance of fellow believers and one of the most ideal settings in which to build supportive and caring relationships like this is a Connection Group.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cont. Series: EXPATS Week 6: The Lions in Dan’s Den
“The writing is on the wall…”. This common phrase was sourced in this very chapter of the book of Daniel, and meant that something bad was about to happen. What can we learn from a King who didn’t heed the warning signs?
Reading: Daniel 6:1-28 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – New Series: Finding You In Community Week 1: The Power of One Hour
Spending time in corporate worship is one of the ways we discover our place in the Body of Christ. Regular attendance in worship is vital if we’re going to feel the support and encouragement of our fellow believers, if we’re going to experience that special movement of God’s Spirit that comes when His people combine to lift heart and voices in praise and thanksgiving.
Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – EXPATS Week 5: The Writing on the Wall
“The writing is on the wall…”. This common phrase was sourced in this very chapter of the book of Daniel, and meant that something bad was about to happen. What can we learn from a King who didn’t heed the warning signs?
Reading: Daniel 5:1-6; 17-31 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Winner? | Blues?
When daylight savings ends, nights get darker sooner, temperatures colder, community harder. Strangely enough, our spiritual life can often parallel the prevailing season. How do we remain resilient and steadfast in these colder months, and come out a winner over the “Winter Blues”?
Reading: 1 John 2:3-6 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 4: Faith for the Furnace
Live long enough and you’ll discover that the trials of life are an inevitability. What can we learn from Daniel, in developing a faith “for the furnace”… a faith that will hold true when the challenges of life heat up?
Reading: Daniel 3:14-29 (NIV)
Guest Speaker//Troy Blair
Troy and Edwina Blair are former Associate Pastors at Northside Community Church. Troy is now the Senior Minister of Campbelltown Church of Christ. Drawing on over fifteen years of ministry,Troy is bound to bring an inspirational message and we welcome him back to the Northside platform.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 3: Kingdom Hope
How do you remain steadfast when the environment around always seems too hostile? Daniel’s example is not one of just behaviour modification, but a focus on a deep seated Hope that we can still have today.
Reading: Daniel 2:24-35; 44-45
Speaker: Graham Agnew – MOVE Your Prayer Life Forward Week 2: …From Formula to Formation
We move our prayer life forward toward a more meaningful and satisfying level when we see t, not in terms of a formula to be followed, but as a mean of forming and shaping an intimate connection with our Heavenly Father.
Reading: Luke 18:9-14 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – MOVE – Your Prayer Life Forward Week 1: …From Monologue to Dialogue
We move our prayer life forward toward a more meaningful and satisfying level when we view it as a two way conversation between us and God. Moving from monologue to dialogue is simply a matter of pausing long enough to hear and respond to the voice of God.
Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 2: A New Model
Should I or Shouldn’t I? People of faith ask themselves that question hundreds of times in any given week. To what extent should we either engage, or withdraw from the culture around us?
Reading: Daniel 1:1-8 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 1: Exiles & Foreigners
The nation of Australia looks very different today than it did 100 years ago. The great richness and diversity of many different cultures, now brings us many blessings, and yet at the same time, the corresponding rise in religious diversity begs the question, is it fair to call ourselves a Christian nation? In this new series, we’ll explore what it means to live a life of Christian faith in a multi-faith world.
Reading: Daniel 1:1-8 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – He Week 4: He will return
Sadly, teaching on Christ’s Return has become less prominent over the years, mainly as a reaction to the excessive, almost fanatical emphasis placed on it by certain religious groups. However, the New Testament & Jesus Himself make it very clear that the promise of His Return is a reality & one we do well to heed. Far from being a source of threat or fear, His return is meant to be a source of great hope & encouragement for us all.
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (GNT)
Guest Speaker// Mike Hardie: I am who I AM says I am
Mike Hardie is a follower of Jesus, husband to Terasa, father of Seriyah and pastor and church planter of THRIVE in Sydney’s southern beaches. Mike speaks at churches, conferences & colleges on leadership, ministry and church planting. He loves music, coffee, books and sport. He will be speaking on Identity, which effects everything. If you think you’re a loser you will act like a loser. If you see yourself the way God sees you based on what He has done for you and who he has called us to be (Matthew 5:14) then this will effect how you behave in every way. Ephesians 2:10 illustrates that who God says we are precedes what he wants / has planned for us to do. Implications: If you believe you are a wise person (or God calls you to be a wise person) you act increasingly wise but if you see yourself as a fool you’ll go in making foolish mistakes.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – He Week 3: He is the One
Jesus is unique among all the religious leaders of the world – not only because He rose again & lives today, but because He actually made the bold (some would say “outrageous”) claim that He is the only Son of God. In a world of tolerance & acceptance of all faiths & beliefs, that’s a difficult assertion to defend – but as Christians, this belief is at the core of our message..
Reading: John 14:1-7 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – He Week 2: He has overcome
Being the only person in history to rise from death (and stay risen) means Jesus has overcome many things – the most obvious being death itself. However, He has also conquered things like fear, pessimism, doubt & defeat. Those who believe “in the power of the Resurrection” are able to overcome & rise above anything that would prevent them from becoming all they are meant to be in Christ.
Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23 (GNT)
Speaker – Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 5: SUFFERING – Why do bad things happen to good people?
From TV screens, to every day life. Pain and suffering is an inevitability in this world. If the God of the bible is so powerful and good, then how can you believe in a God who allows bad things to happen to good people?
Reading:Matthew 16:21-28 (NIV)
Speaker – Graham Agnew – He Week 1: He is alive
Despite His teaching on the subject, these early disciples failed to grasp the reality of Jesus’ resurrection – until they were confronted by the evidence: a stone rolled away; folded grave clothes; no body. The evidence for Christ’s Resurrection is compelling, as is the evidence for His Living Presence in the world today.
Reading: Luke 24:1-12 (GNT)
Speaker – Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 4: TRUTH – Aren’t there a lot of truths?
We live in a modern society, were everyone’s truth is their own right? How can Christians claim to hold the only truth?
Reading: Luke 24:3-35 (GNT)
Speakers: Sam Haddon, Sarah Anderson, Kristyn Haddon – Family Service: Building a legacy.
Family Service Building a legacy: partnering together to impress lasting truths on generations. Family services are a way we bring all the Sunday morning programmes together for an inspirational time of teaching, music, drama and lots more.This week we’re focusing on “building a legacy: partnering together to impress lasting truths on generations”.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 3: HELL – Why does God seem so angry?
Christians often talk about a “loving God”. If he is so loving, then what about Hell? How can you believe in a God that seems to be loving and yet angry at the same time?
Reading: Luke 12:5 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 4: …Able to Satisfy
When Christians talk about “satisfaction in a spiritual sense, they’re referring to a deep level of inner peace and certainty that God is always with them in every circumstance and will never forsake them. In John 15:11 Jesus speaks about this joy “being in us” and that reality “makes our joy complete”. Now there’s a God who is able to satisfy.
Reading: John 15:10-17 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Roadblocks Week 2: EXCLUSIVITY – Is there really only one way to God?
We live in a world full of lots of religions, which are (generally) full of lots of Godly people. How then, can Christians claim to know the “exclusive way to God?” Isn’t Christianity just one of a number of valid faiths?
Reading: John 14:5-7 (GNT)
SPeaker: Sam Haddon – God is Able Week 3: …Able to Succeed.
Paul is “on a roll” when in Ephesians 3:20, he talks about God “being able to do so much more than we can ever ask for or even imagine”. Here was a man with an unshakeable conviction only limited by the extent of their imagination when it comes to Kingdom outcomes. This is wonderful news for Churches wanting to achieve great things for God.
Reading: Eph 3:14-20 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 1: DOUBTS – What if I have them?
What if I have doubts? Is Jesus the ONLY way to God? What about Hell? Why do Christians claim to hold the truth – aren’t there lot’s of truths? If God is so good, why is there suffering in the word?
Ever had these questions, or been asked these questions? They are just some of the main “Roadblocks” to Christianity.
Join us for this new 6 week series, that will take an insightful and challenging look at the questions you or your friends may have about the faith.
Reading: John 20:24-30 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 2: …Able to Supply.
The Christians in Philippi clearly understood the need for generosity when it came to supporting their friend and colleague, Paul. He pays tribute to them and says “it was very good of you to help me” but further down in this passage he attributes his resources to God “who supplies all my needs”. What’s the link between our generosity and God’s provision?
Reading: Phil 4:14-20 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 1: …Able to Save
The power of Peter’s declaration that “Salvation is to be found through Jesus alone” echoes down through the centuries and forms the very heart of the Christian Gospel. But what are we saved from? What are we saved to?
Reading: Acts 4:5-12 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place Week 4: A Place of Care
Let’s be real… Life has it’s ups and downs and fair share of knocks. Doctors, and support agencies often care because they have to (it’s their job). Wouldn’t you love a place of Caring filled with people who are concerned not because they have to, but want to?
Reading: James 5:7-20 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 4: Freedom In Captivity
It’s one of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith, that true freedom is actually to be found in surrender and commitment to Jesus Christ. It was He who said: “Those who save their life will lose it…”
Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place Week 3: A Place That’s Different
The new TV series Revenge seems to aptly characterise the trend of the world around us. An eye for an eye… get even! Wouldn’t you love a place that’s DIFFERENT?
Reading: James 4:1-12 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 3: Putting “Purr” into Purpose.
An engine running smoothly for the purpose it was made for is said to be “purring”. Similarly, when our lives are pursuing the purpose for which God made us, we can discover a much greater level of “performance”.
Reading: Philippians 1:20-26 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – I Heart This Place Week 2: A Place of Equals.
In societies and cultures all around the world, we see all sorts of distinctions. Maybe you’ve felt them, whether Social, Economic or Racial?. How and WHY is the Church such a radically different picture? Wouldn’t you love a place of Equality?
Reading: James 2:1-7 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cure for the Common Life Week 2: Different Gifts, One Giver.
How can/does our faith in Jesus Christ move us from mediocrity to making a difference? Discovering and using the gifts God has given us is a crucial factor in taking us out of the mundane…
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place – Week 1: A Place of Stability
From Governments, to Corporations, their laws and policies are constantly changing and being changed. What if there were a place where the guiding principles were constant. Wouldn’t you love a Place of Stability?
Reading: James 1:18-27 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 1: Discover Your Uniqueness.
How can/does our faith in Jesus Christ lift us above the mundane and the predictable components of our lives? The starting point is the realisation we are all “originals”… everyone is unique!
Reading: Psalm 8:1-9 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 4: The X Factor.
If keeping just one New Year’s resolution (instead of ten) had the potential to enhance every relationship you currently have, would you be interested in trying it out? Join us to find out more…
Reading: 1 John 4:7-21 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only Week 4: …my FAITH was stronger.
I once heard a man say his greatest fear when facing the Lord in Heaven would be to be told what he could have achieved if he’d had more faith! This message from Graham will outline ways of deepening our faith and strengthening our reliance on God.
Reading: Mark 2:1-12 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 3: Unfathomable Stereotype.
He’s a great accountant, she’s a great teacher. Often success dictates who we become. How could your life look different if the pattern were the other way around?
Reading: 1 John 3:1-10 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only – Week 3:… my BURDENS were lighter.
A New Year dawns but sadly many people will carry burdens from 2011 into 2012: unresolved conflict, financial worries, health issues and a whole lot more. We can never be free of worry but wouldn’t it be great if we could manage our stress more effectively?
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 2: Conquering Consistency.
It’s time for resolutions… and yet the ones from last year seemed to have been filed away in a box somewhere? What will it take to conquer consistency this year?
Reading: 1 John 2:3-14 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only Week 2: …my FEARS were smaller.
Someone has said “Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed!” It’s natural to experience fear and apprehension in various areas of our lives, but God does not want us to be bound by our fears. His love for us is designed to cast out all fear (1 John 4:18).
Reading: 1 John 4:13-21 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 1: New Beginnings.
Each New Year brings the dawn of new opportunities and possibilities. Success and significance are both something we all desire… the question is how will you define them?Reading: 1 John 1:1-4 (NIV)
Speak: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only – Week 1: …my VISION was bigger.
God has always achieved His purposes through people of vision but sometimes our vision of what He can achieve is somewhat limited. If Only we could broaden our view of what’s possible in His church and in our lives!
Reading: Nehemiah 2:11-18
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Moments of Decision
Dec 31|Jan 1. Two dates, another day. Yet, this transition often means so much for so many, as the New Year begins. New Hopes, New opportunities, New Starts, New Choices.
Jesus was always presenting moments of decision, and he didn’t wait until the New Year.
What decisions will you make, as we stand at another fork in the road?Reading: John 1:43-50.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 3: Expect to be Invited
Choosing Christmas Expectations
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!
Reading: Luke 2:8-20 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 5: Jesus: The Wiki-Leak
In 2011, the term “Wiki-Leak” became part of household vocabulary. It was the first time some of the most secretive information in the world, was revealed publicly on a widespread scale… or was it?
In this message, we’ll discover that Jesus Christ is history’s greatest wiki-leak. The public revelation of the most precious information in the universe!
Reading John 1:16-18 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 4: Jesus: The God. Personified
Have you ever wondered what God looks like? What he would do in certain situations? It’s a question that has plagued humanity for centuries, and many of the world religions to this day…. except one.
In this message we’ll uncover the answers to those questions, and see Christianity’s empowering uniqueness.
Reading John 1:14 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 2: Expect to be Challenged
Choosing Christmas Expectations
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!
Reading: Matthew 1:18-24 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 3: Jesus: The Lifeguard.
Who said Bondi Rescue was the only story of a lifesaver plucking people from danger ? When the problem is far greater than a few waves, what do we do?
Reading John 1:9-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 1: Expect to be Surprised.
Choosing Christmas Expectations.
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!
Reading: Luke 1:39-49 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 2: Jesus: The One
A recent television show called “The ONE”, is gaining large popularity across our nation. In it, various contestants seek to bring meaning, to the insights and aspects of stranger’s lives.
In a world that is constantly looking to make sense of daily life, why can some of us still end up feeling just as mystified?
Are you looking for the right “ONE”??
Reading John 1:3-5 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Dark | Light
The difference between dark and light can seem like worlds apart, yet years ago, God flicked on the switch and bridged that gap.
Are you living a life of light, or is it time to come out of the dark?
Reading: John 1:3-5 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 1: Jesus: The Reason.
“His story”, the story of Jesus, is one that changed the direction of human history. No person has ever been talked about, nor shaped the course of cultures, nations and the world the way He has. Join us this new 5 week series as we uncover HIStory.
Reading: John 1:1-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Psalm 139.
Psalm 139 speaks of the close, intimate relationship we can enjoy with God, our Heavenly Father.
In that relationship, we can know a deep sense of freedom and release because the God we know so imperfectly, knows us through and through; the God we search for has sought us and found us. This is the kind of relationship available to all through Jesus Christ.
Reading: Psalm 139:1-12 (GNT)
Speaker: Steve Hodgson
Steve balances his time between fresh Hope Youth, working with youth and young adult ministries across Churches of Christ in NSW in training, equipping and resourcing leaders, and also working as a local Youth Pastor at Epping Church of Christ. Steve desires to see the youth and young adults of our nation to step up into all that God has invited them to be alongside Him.
He is passionate about developing young leaders and raising up and releasing the next generation of Kingdom influencers for the church in Australia. Steve also desires to see those who follow Jesus step into the adventure of deep discipleship as they are shaped by Christ moment to moment.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Boundless Generosity
Well…Jesus once drew a line in the sand, but it wasn’t to do with money. Instead, His interpretation of years of financial law gave rise to a radical motive for generosity, that is still impacting the world today…How do we live a life of “Boundless Generosity?”
Reading: Duet 26:1-11, Luke 11:37-42 (NIV)
Speaker: Michael Thomas – From the Heart with Michael Thomas.
Michael was called to ministry at a young age and begun his training at only 17. He brings over a decade of ministry experience to Northside’s leadership, with almost six years serving as Northside’s Worship Pastor. Michael has studied at WAAPA and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and was the Director of Music of St Andrew’s College, Sydney University for four years. Michael currently oversees Northside’s Creative Ministries, including Worship and Creative Arts and Media Departments as well as most aspects involved in our Sunday Services
Speaker: Michael McQueen – From The Heart PM Service – Week 1
Michael is a world renowned speaker, social researcher & business owner. Michael is the founder of a training consultancy called The Nexgen Group – primarily focused on helping generations better understand & connect with each other. Michael has worked with over 100,000 people across Australia, South East Asia & North America. Michael has been a Worship Leader at Northside for six years & also leads one of the Young Adult Connection Groups.
Speaker: Kristyn Haddon – From The Heart AM Service – Week 1
Kristyn serves as Northside’s Youth Pastor, overseeing both Friday night and Sunday morning youth programs. Kristyn also works at Wesley Mission as a Case Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 16-23 who are homeless. Kristyn completed her Bachelor of Theology through ACOM and also holds a Bachelor of Community Welfare.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Family Tithes – Week 2: How Much Should Christians Give?
Well…Jesus once drew a line in the sand, but it wasn’t to do with money. Instead, His interpretation of years of financial law gave rise to a radical motive for generosity, that is still impacting the world today…
Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-1, Luke 11:42
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 4: Psalm 103.
Pausing regularly to thank God for His mercy and forgiveness is a key to our emotional and spiritual survival. It’s clear from Psalm 103 the writer had absolute confidence in the cleansing power of God and it enabled him to say “He blesses me with love and mercy…” We can learn much from this man’s experience.
Reading: Psalm 103:1-14
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Family Tithes – Week 1: Why Do Christians Give?
In a world where so many aim to hang on to their wealth vigorously, there is a Family of people (Christians) who are trying to vigorously give it it away…. WHY? Join us for this brief new series as we seek to tackle the questions surrounding Christianity and money.
Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:1-8
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 3: Psalm 40.
The ability to recover after setbacks and disappointments is made that much easier when we believe God is “on our case”. The writer of Psalm 40 talks about “waiting patiently for the Lord” and it’s clear this was a big factor in his emotional and spiritual survival. More next week…
Reading: Psalm 40:1-5
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 2: Psalm 27.
The conquest of fear and anxiety is an important factor in our emotional and spiritual survival. The writer of Psalm 27 discovered great solace and strength through a consistent approach to worship. Graham will explain more next week…
Reading: Psalm 27:1-6
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 1: Psalm 8.
Gaining an awareness of God’s greatness is a huge factor in enabling us to survive the pressure of modern day living. Knowing a bigger picture is unfolding… one that involves more than merely what we can see before us. Psalm 8 is a great resource to draw on…
Reading: Psalm 8:1-9
Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 6: Ends
Rome sweet Rome… God’s message finally reaches the Ends of the Earth, however we discover it’s not the end – just the beginning! What role will you play in taking it further?
Reading: Acts 28:21-31
Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 5: Exhorting
20 years on, Paul is now in chains, and he is still trying to win people to Jesus! Could you do the same? How do we stay strong in the faith in the face of great opposition?
Reading: Acts 26:19-32
Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 3: Envisaging
If you needed to convey a life changing, world changing message… where would you go? This week we look at the significance of the city and are challenges to re-think our role within it.
Reading: Acts 16: 13-33
Speaker: Sam Haddon. What must we really do to be saved? That was the key question at this first council meeting, and the question on the heart of many today. Join us as we rediscover the core components of a message that was and still is sweeping the world.
Reading: Acts 15:1-4,19-21
Speaker: Graham Agnew – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 2: Examining AM Message
What must we really do to be saved? That was the key question at this first council meeting, and the question on the heart of many today. Join us as we rediscover the core components of a message that was and still is sweeping the world.
Reading: Acts 15:1-4,19-21
Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 1: Explaining PM Message
This week we begin a church-wide series, looking at the book of Acts. What lessons can we glean today from the explosion of Christianity from a few believers into the widespread movement it is today?
Reading: Acts 13:44-52
Speaker: Graham Agnew – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 1: Explaining AM Message
This week we begin a church-wide series, looking at the book of Acts. What lessons can we glean today from the explosion of Christianity from a few believers into the widespread movement it is today?
Reading: Acts 13:44-52
Speaker: Graham Agnew – About Colossians in About 20 Minutes
Another sermon in Graham’s popular ongoing series in which he puts the spotlight onto a book of the Bible (more often than not one that’s fairly obscure) and provides a comprehensive summary of its historical context and main themes.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 5: Preach
When it comes to talking about God, Christians are inclined to think that we should mind our own business. How do take the reasons for our faith and cross the barrier between our private and public life?
Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-22 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 5: I Love You
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Leading A Legacy Week 4: Persevere
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” stated the great Isaac Newton. Opposition is not just a law of science by a law of life… how do we hold out in the face of hardship?
Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 4: I Forgive You…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: Genesis 45:1-11 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 3: Produce
It can’t happen through us if it’s not happening to us. The message we holds is also the dynamics of change in the leader’s life.
Reading: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 3: I Disagree…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: James 3:1-12 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 2: I Need Help
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: Mark 9:14-24 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 2: Progress
Ever played Chinese whispers? Soon enough the message becomes entangled and confused. God’s central message has been passed down from those who first received it – and we too must do the same. If so, how so we stay true to its meaning?
Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 1: I Was Wrong…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: Psalm 51:1-7 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 1: Protect
What legacy are you currently leaving? In a world full of techniques and tips – what are the core elements for leading a legacy.
Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 (NIV)
Speaker: Edwina Blair – We welcome back Edwina Blair, a former Associate Pastor at Northside, preaching a message on one of Christ’s greatest attributes – humility – an attribute we are all encouraged to model.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 6: Jesus Will Return.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 5: Eternity is A Reality.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Living Hope- Week 6: Product of Hope.
As we conclude this series, we now ask – is Christian hope merely a personal experience or something far greater? God not only wants His people to experience hope personally – but to share it globally.
Reading:Romans 5:1-5 (GNT
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Anchor Points Week 4: I’m More Than A Conqueror.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Romans 8:31-39 (NIV)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope- Week 5: Death & Hope
Is there life after death? How do I know? In a world where there are so many different ideas about the afterlife… we’ll discover that for the first Christians, the idea of a resurrected Jesus was not only irrational but totally unbelievable? Is it much different today?
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 5:9-11 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 3: Forgiveness Is Assured Through Jesus
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Ephesians 1:3-7 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope – Week 4: Hardships & Hope
Why do bad things still happen to good people? Are Christians immune from pain and hardship? How does the Christian’s hope deal with the problem of evil and suffering in the world today?
Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 2: God Answers Every Prayer
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Romans 8:18-27 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope – Week 3: Object of Hope
What are you waiting for? In this message we’ll explore the questions, What is the ultimate Christian Hope? What hope is there for change, rescue, transformation and new possibilities in the world around us? As long as we see Christian hope as a place to go when we die – the two are unrelated. If not, radical new imperatives begin to emerge for the church in the world.
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 1: I Can Know I Am Saved.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope: Week 2 – Living Hope
How do I experience the Christian hope? How do I know it’s not just wishful thinking? Is it just set of nice sayings? In this message we’ll uncover that Hope is something radically different and personally real.
Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-12, Romans 15:4 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Living Hope: Week 1 – Reason for Hope
We begin by asking where the Christian hope is born? What is the source of our hope? Can the hope found in Jesus really transform our lives and the world in which we live? And, how can those who follow Christ bring his light to a hope-starved world?
Reading: Colossians 1:15-29 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – About Jeremiah in About 20 Minutes.
Jeremiah was one prophet who was prepared to call a “spade a spade”. Despite being sensitive & sympathetic by nature, he was called by God to deliver some very hard messages to the people of Israel. A concentrated study of Jeremiah the man & the contents of his book, provide an opportunity for us to consider the themes of courage and trust in God, in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Where is He?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: John 20:11-18 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can’t You Stay Awake?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: Mark 14:32-42 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 5: Living by the Gospel
At the heart of this series has been the premise that the Gospel is not just a set of beginner beliefs, but a message that has radical implications for every area of our lives. The key then, to Realigned freedom is a life-long, rediscovery of the Gospel. Are you doing this, how do you do this?
Reading: Galatians 6.6-18 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Who is He?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: Acts 21:1-11 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 4: Freedom of the Gospel
Being Realigned to Freedom is not quite what we instinctively think… Gospel Freedom is not necessarily an absence of restrictions but it leads to something deeper and richer. Join us as we uncover a freedom FROM and a Freedom FOR.
Reading: Galatians 5.1-15 (NIV)
Speakers: Sarah Anderson and Kristyn Haddon – Sunday Church at Northside involves more than the event in the auditorium – it includes the programmes for our youth and children. Family Services are a wonderful way to combine all church programmes together for a morning packed with celebration, drama, dance, teaching, communion and much more!
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 3: Experience of the Gospel
Is Christianity just a set of beliefs? In this message we’ll discover that it is something for more dramatic than that! The message of the Gospel is not just a whole new identity, but something you can actually experience. If so, then how does this happen?
Reading: Galatians 3.26-4.7 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 4: Awareness of God’s Presence
The prayers of many Christians revolve around the need for guidance: “What will you have me do in this situation God?” “How can I discern your will in relation to this problem?” What Biblical principles can we draw on in our quest to seek God’s guidance?
Reading: Acts 15:22-29 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 2: Aligning to the Gospel
Is the Gospel about doing whatever we want, knowing you are forgiven, or is Christianity about strictly obeying the laws of God? An early Christian theologian once said that “the Gospel is crucified between to opposing thieves”, legalism and relativism, or put simply religion and irreligion. Why is it so important then, to not only think out, but live out the implications of the Gospel in our lives?
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 3: Dealing with Temptation
It’s an are of struggle for most Christian, in one way or another. It was for a great man like the Apostle Paul who admitted he didn’t always behave in the way he knew (deep down) he should. (Rom 7:19) The question is: how do we strengthen our ability to resist temptation in its many forms?
Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:12-17 (GNT)
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 1: The Uniqueness of the Gospel
The Gospel… it’s a phrase that gets thrown around the world but often misunderstood. Sometimes we see it simply as one of the building blocks of Christian belief, instead of being the blueprint for Christian life. In this new series, we’ll uncover the core elements of the message of the Gospel. What is it? Why is it good news, and how does it change us, when we are “Realigned to Freedom”?
Reading: Galatians 1.3-12 (NIV)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 2: Faith Sharing
The old word was “witnessing”: talking to others about our faith in Christ. In today’s highly secularized, multi-cultured society, how can we be effective in sharing our life in Christ.
Reading: John 1:35-42 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 1: Our Prayer Devotional Lives.
If Jesus communed with His Father in places of quietness & solitude, how much more important & necessary for us to do likewise.
Reading: Luke 4:38-44 (GNT)
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 4: Like Investing In A Precious Pearl
It makes sense to invest a precious commodity and go to extraordinary lengths to make that investment possible. In the parable, the merchant sells everything he has to ensure the acquisition of the fine pearl. This provides a perfect backdrop to the topic of our investment in the work and mission of the Kingdom.
Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 4: For Christians Only?
The church should not only be ATTRACTIVE to the World around it, but ATTRACTED to the world around it. What will it mean for you to be a part of a community that thinks globally and loves locally?
Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 3: Like Planting A Mustard Seed.
In God’s economy things invariably start in a small insignificant way. However, when our availability is matched with faith and trust in His ability, inspiring for Kingdom growth and expansion are realized.
Reading: Matthew 13:31-32
Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 3: A Religious Exercise?
Faith in Jesus is never meant to be a solo experience. Loving God means a passionate commitment to His church – the place where he stretches us, grows us and uses us best! The key question is: “are we turning up for the right reasons?”
Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25
Speaker: Graham Agnew – The WHY Behind Church Week 2: Just Another Club?
From gyms to yachts to special interest groups… how is the Church not just another one of society’s exclusive clubs? It’s subtle, yet unique difference is the very foundation stone of Christianity itself!
Reading: Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:4-5
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 2: Like Cooking With Yeast.
It only takes a small amount of yeast to dramatically affect the outcome of the baking process. So it is in our walk with God: small amounts of faith, trust and obedience can significantly impact the overall result as Christ’s power transfers us from within.
Reading: Matthew 13:33-35
Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 1: A Man Made Institution?
In a society that is becoming increasingly consumer oriented, individualistic and skeptical – what does that mean for the way were are to approach the Church? In this challenging new series, Sam Haddon explores some of the misconceptions of the church, from both the inside and the outside.
Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 1: Like Trying to Weed A Field.
This parable is essentially about the Church’s role in evangelism. We’re to sow the seed, spread the Word, do all we can in God’s strength to get the message out there. Our role is not to judge or try to be selective about those who “qualify”.
Reading: Matthew 13:24-30
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 4: Vision
Are you living life with a sense of destiny, passion, purpose and meaning? The New Year presents a new opportunity for a renewed vision and purpose… uncover how God can help shape yours.
Reading: Luke 9:51-56
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 4: A More Patient Person.
Genuine patience is a rare character trait in today’s world with some people stressing out over even the most mundane experiences and events. According to the Bible, patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit and, as such, a distinguishing characteristic of a Christian. The question is: How do we increase our level of patience?… (without further delay!!!)
Reading: Colossians 1:9-14
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 3: Growth
From trees to ecomony’s, it’s the hidden driver of life of life around us… GROWTH. The question is, how do we grow into the person that God has planned for us to become?
Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-2:1
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 3: A Less Stressed Person.
Worry and stress have been issues humankind have led to deal with since the Fall. However, never more so than now, with all the pressures of life in a frenetic city like Sydney. What does the Bible say and how are we meant to cope?
Reading: Matthew 6:24-34
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 2: Rhythm
Before the pace of life picks up again, how we determine our balance between work and rest will impact how we move into a freedom we may not yet have discovered.
Reading: Hebrews 4:1-13
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 2: A More Confident Person
Confidence and assertiveness are qualities not often talked about in Christian circle because on the surface, it would appear they contradict the ideals of humility and submissiveness – also great Christian virtues. However, a closer look at the teachings of Jesus reveals clearly He wants us all to be people of poise, dignity and confidence.
Reading: Philippians 1:20-26
Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 1: Faith
Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change. When it comes to change, we have an easy time identifying it, but making it happen is something else entirely. In this message, Graham Agnew directs us to the true source and catalyst of change. And we see that by tapping into that source, through faith, we can develop the ability to begin making change that will last.
Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-10
Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 1: A More Trusting Person
Increasing the level of our trust in God is a way of ensuring we continue to grow in Christ. Acknowledging He is the One “inn whom we live and move and have our very being” (Acts 17:28) enables us to take risks and expand our comfort zone.
Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-10
Speaker: Sam Haddon – One Thing
When we’re setting goals for the new year, it’s tempting to tackle everything we want to change about our lives. But how often does that really work? Instead, what if we focused on less to accomplish more? Join us as we explore the power of One Thing.
Reading: Phil 3:12-41