Northgate Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This is the Weekly Sermon Podcast for our Church. Here you can listen to the latest sermon and catch up on everything else.
What you are a slave to, you are free for. Where do you find your freedom, and just how free are you?
When Jesus calls you it is more important to understand who you are, as opposed to what you do!
Again we look at proclamations that Jesus makes about those who follow him. We are entirely forgiven. Often the hardest person to forgive is ourselves.
Today we continue with our I AM series where we look at the things that God calls us. Proclamations that Jesus makes over our own lives. Today we are beloved.
Today we looked at the first part of our series looking at the things that God is calling us to. Looking at 1 Peter 2:4-10 and the notion of being a chosen people.
Just the absolute next chapter of Ruth. If you missed it last week has Ruth 1 but that has a different title to this week which is Ruth 2
Today we started our new series on Ruth. Obviously with Chapter 1 because that makes the most sense.
Duncan talks about resting more, both Jesus and God did it, so we should probably do it too.
Is our understanding of light and dark and little too binary when it comes to where Jesus is?!
Today we are looking at some contemplative ideas around discipleship and how we be present with Jesus.
Today we talked about the idea of a rule of life. Looking at how we can start making commitments rather than resolutions grounded in a real concrete moment with Jesus.
Ok todays a bit longer, apologies but we are looking at Faithfulness as it relates to Fruitfulness.
One of the Mission organisations we support is Live Connection and today we heard from Pastor Gary about the work they do.
This message was about Hebrews 2, please note the audio drops out in the middle of the food analogy. See youtube video for full message if you are confused.
Nahum 1 - Today a Michael Adams gave a message on Nahum and the Power and Presence Yahweh.
What does it look like when you are on a journey and the current location doesn't look like the destination? How do you respond, where do you position yourself before God?
While this doesn't probably sit on the same plane as Baptism and Communion I think it is important to talk about Marriage and (singleness) as part of a sacrament.
Today we had Henri from FACE share about the work he does in local schools and Andre shared about the work of FACE in his own life.
We continue on in our series looking at Mark 1 and the rapid changes Jesus brings forth and his ultimate authority over everything.
If we were to emulate a christ-centred discipleship we probably need to conquer challenges of deconstruction.
Liminality might be the word for the season we find ourselves in. It is a season of in-betweens when things are reshaped. We see great parrallels with the season
Jesus enters in Mark 1.
Today Dan Cooke one of the worship leaders at Northgate shared about Sabbath and Worship.
Today Duncan shared about delighting on the Sabbath, we are walking along this series with the Practicing the Way teaching series a link can be found on our website.
Today we continued on our 4 week journey into Sabbath, working in conjunction with Practicing the Way. Today Duncan shared on the opposite to Rest being Restlessness.
This is the start of our 4 part series on Sabbath in conjunction with Practicing the Way. It is designed to complement the workbook and help us find a place of weekly rest.
Today's message was likewise inspired by a Rembrandt Painting "Christ and St Mary at the Tomb" which may be helpful as you listen along.
Todays message was inspired by a James Tissot (Jacques Joseph Tissot) painting called "What our Lord Saw From the Cross" which might be helpful as you listen along.
I don't know if this is a message as much as it is a reflection on Christ and the most important thing about Jesus.
This message contains some workshop moments that were not recorded, so there may be long pauses throughout the service.
Today we finished up 1st John by looking at the process of prayer, but first we need to subtract things from the day to create space for prayer.
If we are to find the non-burdensome rules spoken about in 1 John 5 what might that look like?
Today Duncan shared about the singular quality that a church must embrace to live a life of love.
Today we heard about Symthurst Ministries and the incredible work they are doing in the Ukraine.
We continue our series called We Loved because He First Loved Us. Looking at 1 John 2, the successionists and deconstructionism.
Today we talk about first principles and John and what is the worst thing that could happen to the church.
Today Duncan shared about Jesus and Mary - A Spirit of Expectancy about what God is doing!
This week Duncan looked at the story of Jesus through some of the other players who feature in the narrative. This week was obviously Herod because thats in the title above.
Hey Team, a quick explanation why we are not sharing Sunday's message from Destiny Rescue, but we still deeply encourage you to support them if you'd like. Secondly we wanted to include a short update from our vision workshop that we had on Saturday as some ideas of where we feel God is calling the church into the new year. We'd love you to pray and reflect on them and feedback your thoughts when you get a chance.
Today we had our guest speaker Sam Chan share on Truly Knowing Jesus, basically exactly what we put in the title, but you have to fill this section in as well.
Today Kara Martin was a special guest speaker who help to reframe work for us in a biblical context.
Duncan did some silent stuff to highlight the need for us to be present with Jesus. Also talked a lot about Zechariah 4:6 which is a famous very that people quote. Big thing again seemed to be about a spiritual alignment with Jesus.
Today Duncan talked about, surprisingly, Zechariah 3 and trees, also Joshua, and I think at one stage there was a bit on Figs and Vines.
Duncan spoke on Zachariah 2 and talked about Scars, holding beers, and sitting at the feet of Jesus. It was a grab bag of ideas that all seemed to make sense in the end. Worth a listen if you are doing a 30 minute drive somewhere.
Today Duncan started a new series on Zechariah, looking at how if Israel inclined their hearts toward the Lord they would find blessing and peace.
Sunday Duncan shared about how Israel returned their attention to God, and found Favour.
Today Anthony kicked off our new series on Haggai, looking for the faith of a mustard seed and the willingness to put God first always.
Today we talked a little about AI generated art and the Image of God, and the Example of Christ....yup there was quite a bit!
Today Duncan shared about the idea of being a missional community looking to share the good news of Jesus with people in whatever context they are in.
From the first Hebrew Worship Group to the creation of the world and today, the spirit of creativity is present among all believers. Let's rekindle it!
This Sunday we had a special service to induct our new senior pastor Duncan Robinson. We were joined by the head of church engagement Nathan Marshall who shared a message.
Today Jono Russell shared on the need for the Spirit to be present in everything we do in our church.
This week Duncan shared on our church maintaining a posture of humility which is connected to an identity found in Christ.
Duncan Robinson shared the first week on our new series Our House what are some of the keys that make us Northgate.
Today Duncan Robinson closed the series on Acts looking at Act 22 and the power of the Good news of Jesus to bring about change.
Today Ian Duncum shared on the various different ways leadership should lead within a church.
This week Duncan shared on Acts 20, and the Miletus address of Paul in Acts 20. Its hard to leave the people you love.
This is a partial recording from Baby Dedication Sunday and is a Sermon on Acts 19 from Duncan Robinson
For Mothers Day, we look at 2 King 1 and the power of the Widows Oil. Happy Sunday Mums!
This Sermon looks at the progression and sharing of the Gospel after the Council of Jerusalem and how the Good News of Jesus is received by different people.
Perhaps this Easter you could open yourself to the possibility that Jesus can make you new. This sermon was given by Duncan Robinson
Conflict and transformation go hand in hand and often the problem isn't the issue and solving it means some people wont be happy, and thats ok.
Today Ian looked at some of the keys for a church paralleled with the one we see in Acts. If we are seeking revival it probably starts on our knees in prayer.
Ian shares about Peter's experience meeting Cornelius, and how we can follow his example.
Duncan speaks about Paul's conversion in Acts 8, and how that relates to how we introduce people to Jesus.
Ian speaks about Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch from Acts 8, and how we can also share the gospel.
In this message from the "Acts-idental Mission" series, Duncan speaks about the martyrdom of Stephen, and how we should deal with persecution.
In the third message from the "Acts-idental Mission" series, Duncan talks about the commissioning of Stephen and the first deacons.
In the second message from the "Acts-idental Mission" series, Duncan speaks from Acts 4. But don't worry, we are coming back to Acts 2 next week.
Duncan speaks about the promise of the Holy Spirit in the first message from the new series on the Book of Acts, "Acts-idental Mission" (who came up with THAT name?)
No matter how good the "good old days" were, we have to look forward. Duncan talks about being ambassadors of Christ.
In the second message in our "Community" series, Ian speaks about the importance of connect groups, with reference to how the early church did it in Acts 2.
Duncan speaks about how the internet has divided us, and what the Book of Proverbs can teach us about how we can come together.
Duncan asks the fully rhetorical question "Do science and Jesus conflict?" You already know he's going to answer "No." Any other questions?
Ian asks the question "Can We Trust the Bible" and, somewhat unsurprisingly, finds the answer is "Yes".
Duncan speaks about the historical evidence for Jesus' existence. It's a lot better than the evidence for King Arthur, that's for sure.
Ian addresses the questions "Is Jesus the only way to God?", "What is truth?" and "Are all religions the same?"
In Part 2 of our "Talking Faith" series, Duncan talks about the example of Paul's defence before Agrippa in Acts 26.
Duncan starts the new series "Talking Faith" by getting us the share our stories, with reference to Peter's testimony to Cornelius in Acts 10: 34-43.
In part 2 of the "Rethinking Church" series, Duncan discusses "Rethinking Worship" by looking at Psalm 96.
This week is the start of our new series rethinking the church. Duncan shares a little on fellowship.
Ian finishes up our series on getting through the wilderness. Looking at the Exodus Narrative.
How do we become a church that lives out the two greatest commandments? This message was given by Duncan Robinson.
Ian continues the series on Hosea, looking at chapter 11 "Getting Through the Wilderness."
In light of the Afghanistan conflict we take a little detour from Hosea to address the challenges of Evil and a Good God.
Continuing the Hosea Series we look at the pivotal 3rd chapter of the book and a key promise from Yahweh to his people.
We continue along on our series this week looking at Hosea 2 and we go on a journey to hope.
We finish out our Colossians series this week looking at the final encouragement from Paul to the Colossians.
As we continue to navigate this lockdown we continue our series on Colossians with Pastor Duncan Robinson.
Duncan starts a new series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church with chapter 1:1-14. A celebration and encouragement with the key message of faith, hope and love.
Daz Farrell, Executive Ministry Director at Fresh Hope, shares starting from Isaiah 6:10 - "Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”
Paul shares on the importance of Connection by looking through the 5 pillars of our church.
This morning as part of the Rhythms of Grace series Paul Ravesteyn shared on the idea of Restore.
This morning as part of our Rhythms of Grace series, Duncan Robinson shared on Forgiveness.
This morning Duncan Robinson shared on the importance of the Church being a Reconciling Church.
This morning Andrew Ranucci shared on the difference and significance of Resistance vs Reliance.
We welcomed a special guest Michael Newton-Brown to give us a message on being Crucified with Christ and share a little on the work of Freedom Hub.