NORTH ^ CHURCH: Recent Episodes
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Sunday messages from North Church in Leeds - we hope you are encouraged and inspired. To find out more about service times and connect with us, visit churchnorth.com
When humanity collides with divinity, everything changes. Pastor Dave Niblock continues this exploration of worship.
Scriptures:
2 Chronicles 20:2-4, 20:13-22 James 4:8, Luke 6:38, Isaiah 6:2-8, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Psalms 42:5, Psalm 69:30, Psalm 73:15, Psalm 103, Acts 16:25-30
Pastor Dave Niblock takes a deep dive into all things worship.
Scriptures:
Psalm 96:1-13, Palm 95, 98,99, Isaiah 43:20-12, Romans 1:25, Genesis 22:5 Rmans 12:1-2, Chronicles 5:13-14
Exploring the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us, with guest Speaker Dan Malone
Scriptures:
Romans 5: 3-5
On North Church's 2nd Birthday, Pastor Dave Niblock encourages us to look beyond the negative, and focus on the good news.
Good news is for us!
Good news is in us!
Good news comes out of us!
God news is all around us!
Scriptures: Mark 1:14-15, Romans 10:13-15
On their last Sunday with us with us at North Church, Jenn and Stu Innes discuss the challenges and opportunities of crossing over into new territory.
Scriptures:Numbers 13:26-31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Joshua 3:1-6, Deuteronomy 2:7
‘What holds you controls you’. Pastor Dave Niblock explores 4 key things that can impact our freedom.
Scriptures:
Mark 10:17-22, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:17
How can you enjoy a relationship with God?
Scriptures:
Luke 10:38-42, Mark 12:29-31, Psalm 37:4, Ecclesiastes 8:15,
How free are you? Examining the Israelites after their escape from Egypt, Pastor Dave Niblock asks us to consider our own freedom.
Scriptures:
Exodus 16:1-3, Numbers 14:1-4, John 8:36 Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:22, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 7:6, John 8:32, James 5:16
Where does the word of God encounter your world?
Pastor Tyrone Reid explores the miraculous nature of encountering God through his word and how this can produce faith.
Scriptures:
Luke 24:13-35, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:11-14, Matthew 18:21-35, Revelation 21:8, Hebrews 11:6, Colossians 1, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 139:23-24
Dan Stevers and Brian Saylor - The True and Better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGFtfqgBQkM
The Good News is for Everyone!
Senior Pastors Dave and Abs Niblock unpack the Easter message.
Vision Sunday!
Pastor Dave Niblock brings the vision for 31 Burley Road on this Vision Offering Sunday.
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This will be a house of life.
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This will be a house of salvation.
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This will be a house of healing.
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This will be a house of freedom.
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This will be a house of transformation.
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This will be a house of worship.
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This will be a house of miracles.
Scriptures:
Matthew 15:29-39
Can a culture of honour create a space for miracles? With guest speaker Pastor Ken Clayton, of Alive church Florida.
Scriptures:
Romans 12:9, 1 Timothy 1:17, Ephesians 6:1-3, Leviticus 19:32, Romans 13:1-3, 1 Timothy 5:17, Mark 6:4-5
How do you get from seed to harvest?
Scriptures: Mark 4: 26-29, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 13
Division, distraction, apathy…Pastor Dave Niblock explores some key enemies to vision.
Scriptures:
Numbers 13, Ephesians 4:1-4, Isaiah 26:3, Numbers 14
The vision is people!
Scriptures: Ephesians 1 - Message version (17-20), Joel 2:28 - NIV, Hebrews 12 v 1-2 - NIV, Hebrews 12 v 3 - Message
Can vision = energy?
Scriptures:
Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV and The Message), Matthew 8 (NIV)
Stuck in conflict, quarrelling or opposition? Pastor Abs Niblock looks at the story of Isaac's wells, to discover how a story about digging for water can teach us how to move past our issues to a better place.
Scriptures: Genesis 26:1-33
Guest speaker David Hall of Revival City Church, Adelaide brings a powerful word on the Holy Spirit.
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-4, Matthew 3:11, Acts 4:3
Tired? Stressed? Need a breakthrough? Get close to the heart of God.
Scriptures: Psalm 145, 1 Corinthians:13
Unrelenting Faith - Pastor Stu Innes takes a look back at 2023 and asks how we can know Jesus more in 2024.
Scriptures: Philippians 3:7-17, Psalm 139:23-23
Senior pastors Dave and Abs Niblock talk bout journey so far - from their beginnings as youth leaders to heading up North Church. They look at where North Church came from, what it's doing right now and where it's going in the future.
Pastor Dave Niblock Continues this mini series on priorities.
Scriptures:
Proverbs 20:5, Exodus 4:1-5
First things first: Pastor Dave Niblock asks us to look closely at where our priorities lie.
Scriptures:
Matthew 22:34-40, 1 Corinthians 14
Are we in the end times? Guest speaker Matt Harrison, gives us some insight into forming a Biblical worldview.
Scriptures: Revelation 21:1-4, 1 chronicles 29:1-13
Pastor Dave Niblock examines the difference between thoughts and beliefs.
Scriptures: Philippians 4:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Mark 9:23, James 1:8, 1 Timothy 3, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3
Death in revival! Guest speaker Pastor Derek Smith, of Kings Church Bolton, takes us through his least favourirte part of the new testament, discussing the problem with witholding, pretence and misalignment.Scriptures: Acts 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:12-13
How fresh are you in your faith? Pastor Dave Niblock explores fellowship with the Father, the Son and the Spirit.
Scriptures:
Ezekiel 47:7-12, Ephesians 4:6, John 6:48-51, Psalm 92:10, Ezekiel 47:12, Psalm 92:12-14
Scriptures: Revelation 7:9-12, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Galatians 3:28, Psalm 86:9, Zechariah 8:23
Love. Power. Grace. Wisdom. Transformation. Jesus. Pastor Dave Niblock unpacks the power of the gospel message.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, John 10:10, Romans 1:15-16
Did He just say that? Pastor Dave Niblock explores the hard teachings of Jesus.
Scriptures:
Luke 5:15, John 6:53-59, John 12:47-50, Luke14:25-26, Mark 10:29-30, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 19:21-26, Matthew 5:38-42
Which parts are you keeping back? Pastor Tyrone Reid explores what it means to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Scriptures: Matthew 22: 34-40 Exodus 20:3-17, Matthew 23, proverbs 30:5, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Peter 1:23, Isaiah 55
Lost in the world and lost in his father's house. Pastor Stu Innes explores one of Jesus' most scandalous tales of forgiveness and the Fathers heart to his children.
Scriptures: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 3:1
Pastor Dave Niblock continues our series on the gospels.
Scriptures: Mark 1:27-45 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NIV), Romans 10:17 (NIV), Mark 1:45 (NIV)
Do your decisions consistently honour God? Pastor Dave Niblock explores how Jesus changes lives through both the wonder of encounter and the wisdom of strong life choices.
Scriptures:
Matthew 7:24-28 (NIV), James 1:22-25 (NIV)
In a self centric world, guest speaker, Pastor Misheck Manhanha encourages us to look out with eyes of compassion.
Scriptures: Matthew 14:13-21
Continuing his message on discipleship, Pastor Dave Niblock looks at friendship and trust and asks: how much does your relationship with God matter to you?
Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-3, Matthew 26:36-46, James 5:16, Matthew 8:19-20, Matthew 17:9-13, Matthew 7:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Acts 2:14
Living water: Pastor Abs Niblock looks at two encounters with Jesus in the book of John, where 2 very diferent people are thirsting for the same thing that neither of them can obtain.
Continuing our series in the gospels with guest speaker Pastor Steve Mawston from Soul Church, Norwich.
Scriptures: John 1:1, 14, John 8:2-11, John 3:17-18 (NKJV)
'You cant microwave discipleship, you have to slow cook it' Pastor Dave Niblock explores the making of Jesus' disciples.
Scriptures:
Matthew 4:18-22, Proverbs 13:20, Matthew 16:24
The feeding of the 5000 / walking on water. Abs and Dave Niblock take a look at the circumstances surrounding two miracles to see what we can learn from them.
Scriptures:
Mark 6:30-44, Mark 6 - 45-52
The Character of Christ - Pastor Dave Niblock explores the character of Christ as Jesus comes into contact with the devil.
Scriptures:
Matthew 3:13-17,4-1, Hebrews 4-15:16, Matthew 4:11
Lazarus! Come out! Pastor Dave Niblock shares some encounters with Jesus in the book of John.
Scriptures: John 11:1-44
What's the best way to live a fruitful life? Pastor Stu Innes digs into the book of John to find out.
Scriptures: John 15:1-17
Baptism in water, baptism by fire. Pastor Dave Niblock explores baptism through the Gospels.
Jesus - God himself. Pastor Dave Niblock dives into the book of John.
Scriptures: John 3:16 John 20:30-31, John 1:1-3, 9-10, 1 Timothy 3:6, John 11:39-44, John 17:20-23, John 1:29, John 3:17, John 13:34
I am the bread of life. Continuing our series on the Gospels, with guest speaker Pastor Jon Norman, from Soul Church Norwich.
Scriptures:
1 Thes 5:17, John 6:25- 26, John 6: 33 - 35, John 6:42 -43, Genesis 3:19, Genesis 19:3, Exodus 20:5, Exodus 16:4, Exodus 15:2 , Psalm 37:25, Luke 22:19, Psalm 57:2
The humanity of Jesus: Pastor Tyrone Reid takes us on a tour through the gospel of Luke.
Scriptures:
Luke 4:18-30, Luke 1:39-43, Luke 2:52, Romans 3:23, John 1:14, Hebrews 2:17
"Cut the grass that doesn't belong to you!" Pastor Dave Niblock continues this series on the gospels by looking at the book of Mark: Jesus - the servant.
Scriptures: Mark 10:35-45, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:3-11, Mark 9:35-36
"The king has all authority, but we have all access". Pastor Dave Niblock explores how the gospel of Matthew shows us Jesus the king.
Scriptures:
John 1:1-14, Matthew 3:1-3, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:5, Matthew 21:12, Isiah 56:7, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 21:14, Isaiah 35:4-6, Matthew 21:18, Matthew 27:11, Matthew 27:42-43, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 19:11-16
Pastor Dave Niblock begins a new series which will be taking a deep dive into the gospels.
Scriptures:
John 21:24-25, Galatians 1:6-9, Mark 3:21
He is Risen! Pastor Dave Niblock shares an inspirational message celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.
Scriptures:
Luke 24:1-12, Romans 6:4-5, Philippians 3:10-11, Romans 8:11, 1 Peter 1:3-4
Origins, meaning, morality, destiny. How can Easter answer the big questions of life? Pastor Stephen Matthew shares some thoughts in the run up to Easter.
Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:14, 1 Corinthians 15: 17-18, John 13: 1-9 , John 13: 12-15 , Mathew 20:28, John 13:13, Philippians 2:12-13
“For the joy set before him, he endured the cross” Pastor Dave Niblock continues this series on the theology of joy.
Scriptures: Hebrews 12:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 8:17-18, Revelation 21:1-5, John 16:16-24
Is joy optional? Pastor Dave Niblock shares some thoughts.
Scriptures:
Philippians 4:4, John 15:9-11, Proverbs 17:22 Isaiah 55:12, Galatians 5:22, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalms 16:11, Psalms 51:11-12, Isaiah 61, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:13
Guest speaker Pastor Nuno Ornellas, Lead Pastor of Comunidade Cristã de Lisboa (CCLX), digs deep into the scripture to look at what it can really mean for the Lord to be your shepherd.
Scriptures: Psalm 23: 1-6
Time to smash through some ceilings? Pastor Dave Niblock brings a word of encouragement.
Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:1-6, Mark 2:1-12
'Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you'. This week, Pastor Dave Niblock grapples with one of the most challenging aspects of living a generous life: being generous to people you don’t like.
Scriptures:
Romans 12:9-21, Romans 5:6-8, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 18:21-22, 35, Matthew 5:48
How much is too much? When Jesus was anointed at Bethany, a disagreement broke out among those present. Was the anointing a waste of money, or a beautiful thing? Pastor Dave Niblock explores the passage, and our relationship to money today.
Scriptures:
Proverbs 11:24-25, Mark 14:3-11, John 15:12, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Mark 14:8
To be human is to pray... Pastor Stu Innes continues our focus on prayer by loking at Jesus' instructions on prayer.
Scriptures:
Matthew 6:5-15, Acts 3:1-7
It's not about the money... Pastor Dave Niblock takes a look at the transformational power of living a generous life.
Scriptures:
Proverbs 11:24-25, 2 Corinthians 8:2-3, 2 Corinthians 9:7-12
Continuing our 'It is Well' theme, Pastors Dave and Abs Niblock chat with christian psycotherapist Jo Hargreaves about therapy and the Bible.
Soul stealers vs soul feeders: Pastor Dave Niblock looks at what can affect the condition of body, soul and spirit.
Scriptures: Matthew 16:21-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalm 43:5, Psalm 23:1-3, Psalm 103:1, Romans 1:11-12, Romans 8:11, Matthew 26:36-46
Is there a right way to pray? Pastor Tyrone Reid takes a good look at prayer and asks: what can we learn from looking at, when, where, why and how Jesus prayed?
Scriptures: Mark 1:21-39, John 14:13, James 4:2-3, 1 John 5:14. 1 Peter 5:6-7, Hebrews 4:15-16
How many of us can genuinely say "it is well with my soul"? Pastor Dave Niblock brings a word that sets up the theme for this year at North Church.
Scriptures: John 5:1-15, 3 John 1:2, Philippians 1:18-27
"...darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters."
In 2023, how can you go beyond surface level in your relationship with God? Pastor Dave Niblock shares some thoughts.
Scriptures:
Genesis 1:1-2, Psalms 95:3-2, Romans 11:33, John 4:9-26
"The quality of your time with God determines the quality of the rest of your time"
Pastor Dave Niblock reflects on how we use our time, and how we might consider what we give time to in 2023.
Ecclesiates 3:1-8
4 candles, 4 aspects of the nature of God. Presented in a collection of short messages and readings, taken from our carol concert this Christmas.
Set apart by their language, lives and love. Pastor Stu Innes looks at three ways the early church flourished and asks if we can make some small changes that would make a big difference.
Scriptures: Acts 4:1-13, 23:24, 31-34
What does freedom mean to you? Pastor Dave Niblock explores what it is (and isn't) in a biblical context.
Scriptures: Exodus 3:7-10, Exodus 3:8, John 8:34-36, Galatians 5:13, Exodus 6:6-8, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Galatians 5:1
What have seed and soil got to do with spiritual maturity? Pastor Dave Niblock digs into the word of God to find out.
Scriptures: James 5:18-20, Isaiah 53:6, Mark 4:3, 18-20, James 1:12
Being saved is awesome. But once you are saved, what happens next? Pastor Dave Niblock brings some encouragement to help on the road to spiritual maturity.
Scriptures:
1 Peter, John 3:16-17, Ephesians 4:12-14, Philipians 2:12
Guest speaker Pastor Tim Hughes of Gas Street Church, Birmingham has spent much of his life helping people connect with God through worship. In this message he unpacks some of the reasons why worship should play such a central part in the life of any believer.
Scriptures:
2 Chronicles 20:1-12, 14, 20-24, Psalm 22:3, James 4:8, Galatians 5:25, 1 Corinthians 15:54
Do you look through the eyes of Samuel or Jesse? Would you even know? Pastor Dave Niblock encourages us all to see the king within the kid, as he unpacks this pursuit.
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 19:18
Pastors Dave and Abs Niblock share some reflections on the past few months and vision for the future of North Church.
Low on energy? Struggling to manage doing life, let alone creatively impact the world? Pastor Tom Lancaster looks how Jesus got things done, and the God given energy that is available for everyone to tap into.
Home and family, friendships, work, church, inner self… Pastor Dave Niblock takes a look at the culture around us: where it comes from, how it affects us, and how we can shape it to be better.
Numbers 13:3, Numbers 13:26 -14:4, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, Romans 8:14
How much do you trust God? Pastor Rich Martin takes us on a deep dive into different areas of trust and looks at how you can increase your reliance on God.
Scriptres: Psalm 20:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 17:20, Galatians 2:22-23, James 1:22-25, Psalm 56:3, 1 Samuel 17:37, Matthew 7:24-27
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the parable of the talents and asks, "what will it take to be greeted by God at the end of our days with the welcome 'well done, good and faithful servant'?"
Scriptures:
Matthew 25:14-27, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 25:15, Colossians 3:23-24, Psalm 78:72
From the place of pressure to the place of promise. Pastor Stu Innes looks at the life of David to give some practical help on what to do, when you don’t know what to do.
Scriptures:
1 Samuel 29:11 to 1 Samuel 30:10, 1 Samuel 30:17-20, 2 Samuel 2:1-2, Galatians 1:4, 1 Peter 5:7-11
Closing this series, Pastor Dave Niblock teaches on one of the most requested topics - The Holy Spirit.
Scriptures:
1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Corinthians 6:19, John 1:14, John 14:15-18, John 16:5-7, John 16:13-16, Romans 8:26, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Ephesians 1:7, Acts 2:1-4
Pastor Dave Niblock gives some biblical and practical insight on what to do when things aren’t going so well.
Scriptures:
Psalm 128, Psalm 143, Romans 8:35-39, 2 Corinthians 1:4, James 1:2, 2 Corinthians 11:24-27, 2 Corinthians 12:10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 4:19-21
Tired of waiting? Maybe it’s time to step out in faith. Guest speaker Bishop Tony Parry of Leeds New Testament Church of God brings an incredible word of encouragement and some great practical guidance.
Scriptures: James 1:19-25, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 4:4, John 5
Spiritual attack, or just a series of unfortunate events? Pastor Dave Niblock kicks off this series of messages prompted by requests from church members with one of the most popular topics - Spiritual Warfare.
Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-18, John 10:10, John 8:44, Genesis 3, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 4:15, Revelation 12:10, Romans 12:11
The best things in life are... slow? Life is full of significant moments followed by life changing processes, and the real joy and significance in life is often found in the outworking of those processes. Pastor Stephen Matthew explores how being a true disciple of Jesus means living the long game.
Scriptures: 2 Peter 1:3-8, Mark 3:13-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, John 14:23
What can you do in the dry and barren places of your life? Guest speaker Pastor Dan Malone of Hillsong South Africa shares some thoughts.
Scriptures: Genesis 2:5, Deuteronomy 11:13-14
Is there a kingdom sharpness to your friendships? Pastor Abs Niblock digs into our eighth pursuit “A community of friends who love to build Church with friends”.
Scriptures: Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:10-12, Acts 28:13 John 15:14-16, Proverbs 27:13
Transformation starts with us - Pastor Stu Innes Shares on our 7th Pursuit "A community of people who love and serve people to see God transform lives".
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Guest speaker Pastor Andy Elmes of Family Church, Portsmouth, gives some practical tips and tools to help with our 6th pursuit,
"A community of people who desire to share the gospel boldly in their locality and see people turn to Jesus"
Scriptures: 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Chronicles 12:32, Romans 13:11, Ephesians 4:11, Mathew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8
Did Jesus have fun? Did the disciples have fun? Should we have fun? Pastor Dave Niblock thinks so, as he unpacks our 5th pursuit
"A community of people who love fun, celebrate fun and include others to have fun."
Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 8:15, Proverbs 17:22, Ecclesiastes:4-7-8
Do you ever feel like Jesus isn’t showing up when you need him? Guest speaker Pastor Dave Belfield of Todays Community Church, Wigan, talks about how we respond when it feels like Jesus is busy helping other people. Looking at Luke 8 through the story of Jairus’ daughter, Dave shows us that grief often comes before resurrection.
Scriptures: Luke 8:40-56, Acs 17:28
How can we become more like Jesus? Pastor Tyrone Reid picks up our fourth pursuit, exploring the challenge of becoming more Christlike.
"A community of people who aim to grow and live Christlike in character and deed, empowered by the Holy Spirit".
Scriptures: Matthew 1:20-30, Exodus 34:6-7, Ephesians 3:16-19, John 14:15, Hebrews 5:1-2, Psalm 103:8-18
Pastor Dave Niblock continues taking us through the 12 pursuits of North Church with pursuit 2, which celebrates the diversity of the church.
“A community of all kinds of people who love all kinds of people”.
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, Galatians 3:26-29, Hebrews 10:10, Romans 14:1-4, james 2:1-4, John 13:34
Pastor Dave Niblock begins taking us through the 12 pursuits of North Church, beginning with a call to kindness:
"A community of kind, humble, confident and generous people who love to give their lives to serve God".
Scriptures:
Colossians 3:1-14, Ephesians 4:20-32, Proverbs 11:2, 24-25, Micah 6:6-8
Pastors Dave and Abs Niblock continue the opening weekend celebration by talking about the church - what it is, how it works, why we believe in it, and what happens next.
Celebrating the opening of North Church, with Pastor Dave Niblock and guest speaker, Pastor Jon Norman of Soul Church, Norwich.
What do the historic events of over 2000 years ago mean for us today? Pastor Dave Niblock explains the significance of Easter Sunday to our past, present and future.
Scriptures: Matthew 27:32-54, 57-66, Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:55
What does the cross mean to you? A panel of 4 speakers (Stu, Shammah, Eshan and Katherine) introduce different perspectives of those present at the time of the crucifixion.
As we conclude our exploration of Jesus’ walk towards the cross, Pastor Tyrone Reid looks at the compassion Jesus felt for the city and people he knew would literally be the death of him and asks: how could we love our city the way Jesus loved his?
Scriptures: Luke 19:28-44, 2 Corinthians 3:18
How flexible are you? Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the new things God is doing amongst us and asks: can we be like a new wineskin, capturing the new thing God is pouring out, without forgetting the things God has already done?
Scriptures: Isaiah 43:16-19, Luke 5:36-39, Matthew 9:16-17
What does it look like to follow the example of Jesus and wash each other’s feet? Pastor Rich Martin grabs a towell...
Scriptures: John 13:1-17, 34:35, Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 2:13, Galatians 6:10
Need inspiration? Want to be challenged? Guest Speaker Biju Thampi, founder of Vision Rescue in Mumbai, India, brings stories of transformation and hope.
https://visionrescue.us
"If I deepen my belief in who He is, I can have a confidence for what comes next". In part 3 of our journey to Easter, Pastor Dave Niblock talks all things faith.
Scriptures: Luke 17:1-6 & 11-19, Hebrews 11:1 , Phil 4:19, Romans 10:17, Mark 9:22-24, Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 2:8-9.
Guided Prayer:
Prayer to have faith in the unseen God:
"For we live by faith not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Father God, open my eyes, not to see the world more clearly, but to see You. Open my eyes to see you working around me and in me. Nothing happens by accident. You orchestrate every day of my life. Allow me to see your hand in the mundane and the fantastic. Help me to trust in what I cannot see, and believe in Your invisible presence.
A prayer to overcome unbelief and have faith:
"'If you can'?' said Jesus. 'Everything is possible for one who believes.' Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!'" (Mark 9:22-24)
Heavenly Father, at times I waiver in my belief that you see and hear me. Like the father of the demon-possessed man, I wonder if you will answer prayers. I believe, yet I ask you to help my unbelief. Strengthen my belief in You that I may be able to do everything I am called to do.
A prayer for the strength that increases faith:
"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
Father God, my strength is gone. I am unable—but your Word says I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me. Give me Your strength, not physical strength but the power to move mountains that flow from faith in Jesus. Help me to depend on You to do what I think I cannot do. Let your strength alone sustain me.
A prayer of thanks for the gift of grace:
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Dear God, thank you for the unmerited favor of your love. It is because of the faith you created in me that I have been saved, set apart to do your work, and received your grace. Through Christ, I have received grace upon grace. Father, I sometimes miss the mark and fall short of your will. Thank you for the grace you lavish when I falter in my faith. Praise You for grace upon grace.
A prayer for a faith that defeats worry:
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34)
Father God, You shower the lilies of the field with beauty and feed the birds of the air. Build my faith to depend on You entirely for every need and not on the things of this world or my strength and abilities. Not one day can be added to my life through worry. As my heavenly Father, You know what I need and You provide for all my cares. Help me to trust You to care for me.
A prayer to increase faith:
"The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith!'" (Luke 17:5)
Father, even the disciples that walked with Jesus needed to strengthen their faith. Jesus told them if their faith was only the size of a mustard seed, they could uproot trees and crumble mountains. Lord, I need more faith like the disciples. Increase my faith and make me a mover of mountains. Grow my belief in You alone so that I would be strong in the Lord and ready to battle against the doubts planted by the enemy. Lord, increase my faith!
Stuck in the middle? In this second part of our journey towards Easter, Pastor Stu Innes suggests you're in good company.
Scriptures: Mark 8:27- 36, Galatians 2:20, Revelation 2:4
What are you prepared to say no to? Pastor Dave Niblock opens this series leading up to Easter by looking at the power of sacrifice.
Scriptures: Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15-16
Some updates from Pastor Dave Niblock in this, part two of a three part series charting our progress towards becoming North Church.
How do we, as Christians, respond to the war in Ukraine? Pastor Dave Niblock shares 5 key thoughts.
Who am I in a storm? Pastor Abs Niblock continues this series on change by looking at the life of Joseph and the decisions he makes in key moments of his life.
Scriptures: Romans 5:3-5, Genesis 45:4-8, Matthew 7:24
Can you change your fruit without first changing your root? Pastor Dave Niblock talks about what we need to do if we are to truly become more like Christ.
Scriptures: Matthew 18:1-3 (NIV and Amp), 1 Samuel 10:6 and 9 (NIV), Romans 12:2 (NIV), 1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV)
Pastor Dave Niblock looks at changed lives in the bible and asks 'what is there in you that God is calling out of you?'
Scriptures: Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 16:13-19, Proverbs 13:20. Matthew 4:19, Matthew 16:15-18, 1 Peter 2:9
'Heaven is full of answers to prayer for which no one even bothers to ask". Pastor Steve Gambill looks at the prayer of Jabez and asks what the world might look like if we took the limits off our prayer life.
Scriptures: Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:9, Matthew 6:31-34
Rejoice! Strive for full restoration. Encourage one another... Pastor Stu Innes, looking at the writings of the apostle Paul asks, 'what could your first priority be in 2022 that would changen not only your life, but the lives of those around you?'
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Hebrews 3:13, John 14:27
To become King of Israel, David had to come out of hiding, step out of Saul's shadow, and move into his future. In this message, Pastor Dave Niblock asks: Where is your cave? What is your Israel? What is your shadow?
Scriptures: Philipians 3:13-14, James 1:2-4, Isaiah 43:1
What has the story of David, on the run from Saul, hiding out in a cold, dark cave, got to do with post lockdown life in 2022? Pastor Dave Niblock offers some words of encouragement.
Scriptures:
1 Samuel 23:14-15, 1 Samuel 23:25-29, 1 Samuel 24:1-15, Psalm 57
After he wrestled with God, Jacob walked differently. How might your year look if instead of shying away from difficult issues, you took them to God and wrestled them out? Dave Niblock brings some thoughts.
Scriptures: Genesis 32:22-32
Who is God to you? Pastor Dave Niblock interviews 3 people who have different experiences relating to and walking with God.
Scriptures: Psalm 46:10, Exodus 3:11-15
Is the God that you know about the God that you know? Pastor Dave Niblock asks some key questions that dig deep into our understanding of, and relationship with, God.
Scriptures: John 3:16, Acts 17:19-28, Psalm 46:10
What matters most? In this closing episode of the series, Pastor Stu Innes talks about the importance of our walk with God.
Scriptures: Luke 24:28-33, Psalm 23
Pastor Dave Niblock asks some provoking questions about our family and friendships, asking what we could do to strengthen each.
Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:7-8 (msg), Genesis 4, Genesis 5:1-8, 1 Timothy 3:5, Luke 14:26, 1 Timothy 3:4-5, Proverbs 18:24, 1 Corinthians 15:33,
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Pastor Dave Niblock begins this series by looking at the most valuable thing we have.
Scriptures: 3 john 1:1-4, Psalm 23, 1 Timothy 6:9-11
How do we walk by the spirit? It’s easy to read the book of Acts and think the people involved were somehow superhuman and that they did things we cannot. But the bible is clear that it was not the people that performed such acts, but the spirit of God working through them. The same spirit that lives in us today.
Finishing up this series, Pastor Tyrone Reid brings some challenge and encouragement.
Scriptures:
Romans 1:16, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-13, Galatians 5:16-26, Acts 28:31
References:
Streetlights (Spotify / Apple Music) - spoken bible with music.
The Power of God - How can we see more of it at work in our daily lives? Pastor Rich Martin explores some of the incredible events in the book of Acts and shares some thoughts on how the power of God moved then, and how it can move now.
Scriptures: Hebrews 8:10-12, Acts3:1-10, Acts 4: 1-31
Signs and Wonders - Should we still expect them today? Pastor Dave Niblock shares some thoughts.
Scriptures: Acts 28:1-10, Acts 2:43, Acts 3:1-11, Acts 4:13
The world is full of Sauls, but are you ready to respond like Ananais? Pastor Stu Innes continues this series, looking at the power of physically connecting with people, following God's call to go out and be the church in the world.
Scriptures:
Acts 9:10-20
We are what we repeatedly do… Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the daily habits of those in the early church. Can emulating them change everything about how we live and bring us closer to Jesus?
Scriptures:
Acts 1:1-11
Matthew 7:24-25
Acts 2:42-47
God can, but what if he doesn't? In this final part of this series, Pastor Dave Niblock discusses what to to when God doesn't come through in the way we hoped and prayed for.
Scriptures:
Daniel 3:1-30, Job 38:1-2, Proverbs 30:32-33
Frustration, trust, and faith. in Part 2 of this message Pastor Dave Niblock looks at what it means to wait well.
Scriptures:
Mark 5:21-43, Isaiah 40:31, James 4:8
A message that does exactly what is says on the tin - Pastor Dave Niblock gets really practical with steps you can take today that will help refocus and redirect your life.
Scriptures:
Jeremiah 42:1-3, Luke 3:7-14, Psalm 25:4-5, Proverbs 11:3, 15:22, 19:20, Psalm 25, Proverbs 32.
What is the Holy Spirit? Pastor Dave Niblock dives into the book of Acts to answer some questions.
Scriptures:
Acts 2:1-4, John 14:16, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Ephesians 1:17-20, Acts 1:8
What are you building your life on? In a time when great wisdom is just a click away, how can it be that so many of us know so much and yet do so little? Pastors Jude and Jon Knight look at Jesus' instructions for building a solid life in the book of Matthew.
Scriptures:
James 1:22, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:1-2, Matthew 5:44
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves: we are God's beloved children! Pastor Ed Musariri gives some great practical pointers on strengthening our individual relationship with our heavenly Father.
Scriptures:
Romans 8:15-17, Exodus 19:17-20
Why do bad things happen to goood people? Pastor Dave Niblock digs in to the book of Job...
Scriptures: Job 1:1 - 2:13, 38:1-4, 42:10, 2 Corinthians:7, Romans 8:28
On a familiar journey, surrounded by friends and family, Jesus’ parents lost him, without realising he was gone for some time. Could the same happen to us? Pastor Abs Niblock looks at some practical ways to stay connected to Jesus in the rush of daily life.
Scriptures:
Luke 2:41-52, Revelation 2:2-4
How do so many of us know Christ, but not enjoy Him? Pastor Jon Norman of Soul Church, Norwich explores shame and gives some practical keys to unlock it, cast it aside and live free.
Scriptures
Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 54:4, Revelation 12:10, Exodus 3:13-14, Galatians 6:2, James 4:7, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:21
In an increasingly divided world, where difference of opinion without conflict can be very challenging, Pastor Stu Innes explores one of the hardest passages of scripture to live out: love Your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.
Scriptures:
Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 3:18, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
"Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation". (1 Peter 2:2)
Do we actually want the word of God like our life depends on it? Pastor Tyrone Reid explores why this scripture is so challenging and what might be getting in between us and the word of God.
Scriptures:
1 Peter 2:1-8, 2 Corinthinans 5:1-2, Philippians 1, Deutronomy 8:3, John 1:14, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 1:14-15
Uncertainty, insecurity, confusion... after a short, but life changing period of time, the disciples were suddenly alone. Jesus was gone. But how can their experiences 2000 years ago relate to ours right now? Dave Niblock explores parallels between life in the early church and life post pandemic.
Scriptures:
Acts 1:1-13, Deutronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Prioverbs 4:23, Psalm 51:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Peter 1:22, Proverbs 23:7, 1 Peter 5:8-11, Acts 3:6-8
Helping ordinary people hold on to the incredible power & presence of God in extraordinary times. Pastor Steve Gambill explains who the Hoy Spirit is, and why he is the Great Sustainer.
Scriptures:
John 14:26-7, Isaiah 46:4, Isaiah 61:1-4, Psalm 51:10-12
What we are about is far greater than where we're going. Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the values Jesus taught us to live by, and asks why it is that people value vision so much more than values.
Scriptures:
Matthew 5:43
1 Peter 2:11
Matthew 5:3-16, 5:21-48, 6:1-18, 6:25-34, 7:1-6, 7:13-14, 7:24-27
When did we get so polite that we stopped wanting to bother God? Senior Pastor of Life Church Home, Charlotte Gambill, takes us on a journey through three stories of people who shouted at, grabbed hold of, and smashed their way into the presence of Jesus, to find that Relationship trumps Rules, and that interruping Jesus can be exactly the right thing to do.
Scriptures:
Jeremiah 29:12, Mathew 11:28. Mark 5:25, Mark 10:46
Achieving the vision no matter the cost - Pastor Dave Niblock looks at what happens when values become a slave to vision.
Scriuptures: Matthew 5:1-16, 43-48
Prayer, Presence, Power. Pastor Dave Niblock continues our study of the book of Ephesians, digging into chapter 3.
Scriptures:
Ephesians 3:1-21
Continuing our study of the book of Ephesians, Tash ad Abs dive into Ephesians 3 and share how the book has changed and shaped their lives
Scriptures: Ephesians 31-20
'As for you, you were dead...deserving of wrath' Ephesians 2 doesn't have the most cheery of openings - the apostle Paul pulling no punches in his assessment of humanity. But the book does contain arguably the most important and uplifting message of all time. Pastor Dave Niblock takes us through it in this second installment of our study of Ephesians.
Scriptures:
Ephesians 2:1-10
James 1:13-15
A gift from God? Continuing our relationship series, Luke, David and Precious discuss singleness.
Heart, Soul, Future, Identity... the book of Ephesians has a lot to tell us about who we are, and who we are to be. Pastors Stu Innes and Tyrone Reid tag team in this message giving an overview of Paul's letter to the Ephesians and setting the scene for this series.
How can we be family if we’re not friends? Tash, Tyrone, Precious, Katherine and the two Dans from our YA community get together to talk all things friendship.
The Cross = Love. Easter Sunday message from Pastor Dave Niblock
Scriptures:
1 Peter 5:7
Romans 5:6-8
John 20:1-10
Romans 6:6-11
Many of us are comfortable to say that other people matter, but wouldn’t extend that to ourselves. What would it look like to be a person who can say ‘I matter’? Pastor Charlotte Gambill draws this series to a close by looking at who God says we are.
Scriptures:
Matthew 22:37
Psalm 139:13-14
Ephesians 1:3-6
Hebrews 2:6
Psalm 37:5-6
Psalm 92:14
Jobs, relationships, career progression… Why are we doing what we’re doing? What’s the point of it all? Pastor Dave Niblock asks some big questions and leads us to some bigger answers.
Scriptures:
1 Kings 19 - 1-18
Philippians 3:10-14
If family on earth lasts for a moment, but a spiritual family lasts for eternity, how does that affect us in the church, right here, right now? How do we disagree without it affecting unity? How do we deal with hurt and unforgiveness? Pastor Tyrone Reid takes a walk through church family life and considers how we relate to each other.
Scriptures:
John 3:3-8, 16
Matthew 12:46 - 50
1 Peter 4:7-10
Colossians 3:12-14
John 17:20-21
Book reference:
Ed Shaw - The Plausibility Problem: The Church And Same-Sex Attraction
What do I want to do? What do I believe? How do I live centered and grounded in a disoriented world? Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the confusion in the world today and suggests some practical steps to move forward and find purpose.
Scriptures:
Ephesians 1:17-19, Proverbs 16:9, Jonah 1:1-17
"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony" (Revelation 12:11). Pastors Dave and Abs Niblock are joined by 4 members of Life Church Leeds' congregation sharing their inspiring testimonies.
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!" Pastor Dave Niblock takes us on a journey through some of Jesus' criticism of the religious leaders of his day and asks: is there anything in their behaviour then that we still find in us now? And if so, what do we do about that?
Scriptures: Luke 11:37-48, James 2:1-4, Matthew 7:1-5, Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 20:19, Ephesians 4:29
The Power of Peace - Pastor Dave Niblock continues this teaching on pressure asking: what do we do when the situation doesn’t change?
Scriuptures: Mark 4:35-41, John 14:27, Colossians 3:15, Philipians 4:4-7
When pressure hits, who or what do you put pressure on? Pastor Dave Niblock looks at how Jesus dealt with pressure.
Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Luke 22:45, Job 2:3, Hebrews 4:15-16
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters…"
Why didn’t God abolish slavery? Did him setting rules for it, justify it? David, Dan, Tash and Tyrone from our YA team gather in The Hub to dive deep into some difficult discussions that have come up from our reading of Colossians.
Scriptures: Colossians 3:22 - 4:1
Are we there yet? When will we get out of this? What will this look like on the other side? Pastor Stu Innes explores how to face uncertain times.
Scriptures: John17:9-18
Romans 5:8
How close are you to God right now? If we are going to be distant from people, we need to be close to God. Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the life of Moses and asks what does it really mean to draw near to God?
Scriptures:
Matthew 6:33
Deut 34:10-12
James 4:8
False teachers in the early church and now - some big questions about different interpretations of scripture.
Tash, Luke, Tyrone, Laura and Katherine from the YA team gather in The Hub to discuss some key questions that have come up through studying the book of Colossians with our young adults community.
Seek first the kingdom of God - Pastors Steve and Charl Gambill kick off this new series for 2021.
Fully God, Fully Man?
Tash, Dan, Tyrone, and Katherine from the YA team gather in The Hub to discuss some key questions that have come up through studying the book of Colossians with our young adults community.
Moses is dead. Now then Joshua, be ready. As 2020 comes to a close , Pastor Dave Niblock asks how do we, like Joshua, cast out fear and doubt and embrace what 2021 has for us.
Scriptures: Joshua 1:1-9, Ephesians 6:10, James 3:5
What is grace? How is it different to mercy? And do we deserve either? Continuing our study of Colossians, Pastor Tyrone Reid digs deeper into what it really means to be made new in Christ.
Scriptures:
Colossians 2:16- 3:17
Romans 8:5-7
Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 64:6
What does it really mean to walk in love? Pastor Dave Niblock takes us through John's second letter and looks at how this simple instruction can play out in real life.
Scriptures 2 John 1-13, Matthew 7:1, 1 John 4:18-19, Ephesians 3:17
Continuing our study of the book of Colossians, David explores some of the tensions in the early church of Colossae and how those still play out today asking: Do we really live our lives like Christ lives in us?
Scriptures:
Colossians 1:24 - 2:15, Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 18:18, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28
"Do not love the world or anything in the world," says 1 John 2:15. But didn't God make the world and declare it to be good? Pastor Dave Niblock continues this series by looking at some of the more challenging parts of the apostle John's first letter and explores how your walk with the word can impact your walk with the world.
Scriptures:
1 John 1:1-4, 1 john 2:15-17
Starting a series looking at the letters from John, Pastor Steve Gambil asks how can we let the infinite life of God take shape within us? How can we let the message eliminate darkness and illuminate light? And how do we let the word of God live deeply within us?
Scriptures: 1 John 1:5, 9-10, 1 John 2:24, Romans 4:17-18
Difficult questions, challenging answers. Pastor Tyrone Reid looks at the opening of the book of Colossians and asks how we can live up to the standard it sets. Including: How can you pray for your enemies? How do you give thanks in all things, in all times? And what is Moralistic Thereputic Deism anyway?
Scriptures: Colossians 1:1-23
"God is very intentional and strategic when He decides to move in a person's life..."
Guest speaker Pastor Tim Ross of Embassy City Church, Texas explores the reasons God moves, His perfect timing, and how God works through generations by looking at the example of Mary and Elizabeth. Scriptures Luke 1:24 and 35, Luke 1:13 and 31, Luke 1:34 and 41.
In a word filled with uncertainty, how is it possible to really live in the peace that surpasses all understanding? Pastor Dave Niblock unpacks some of the Bible's teaching on peace.
Scriptures John 14:1-31, 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 23
How do we go from a victim mentality to a victory mindset? Pastor Steve Gambill explores this through the example of Gideon.
Scriptures: Isaiah 46:10, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:9-10, Judges 6:1-24, Philippians 3:14
How do we step out into the things of God? How do we let go of what we're leaning on that is not Him? Guest speaker Arianna Walker of Mercy UK shares some experiences of walking with God and trusting in Him.
Scriptures: Matthew 19:16-22, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 9:10
If God is Love, what am I? What determines how I love? Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the 2 greatest commandments and asks: where are you at with your love for God, your love and acceptance of yourself and your love for everyone else in the world?
Scriptures: Matthew 22: 34-39, 1 John 4: 7-12, 19-21, Psalm 133:1, 1 Corinthians: 1-13.
How do you identify God's voice? How do you make space for God's voice to speak into your life? What do you do when God is silent? Pastor Dave Niblock looks at the many different voices speaking into our lives today and explores how God speaks.
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Proverbs 8:1-4, John 10:27, Psalm 29:1-11
Pastor Dave Niblock explores the mismatch between what we value most and what we spend most of our time doing. How can we truly put first things first?
Scriptures: Matthew 22:34-39
Living life without a lid: Pastor Dave Niblock teaches on letting the blessing of God flow through your life.
Scriptures: Genesis 27:1-41
Message from Charlotte Gambill, Senior Pastor of Life Church, based at our Bradford Campus.
God's Blessing: what is it? why does He bless? what does it look like to be blessed? Pastor Dave Niblock unpacks God's blessing through the Old and New and gives practical advice on walking in the blessing of God.
Scriptures: Numbers 6:22-26, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 12:1-3
Sunday Message from Gurest Speaker Earl McClellan, founder and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church based in Dallas, Texas.
Sunday Message from Pastor Shaun Nepstad - founding pastor of Fellowship Church in Antioch, California. Shaun had spoken at RockNations 2019 Conference at our Bradford campus and stayed on to speak to the church the following Sunday.
Sunday message from guest speaker Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor of Bethel Church, Redding, California
Sunday message from guest speaker Michan Carter, Lead Pastor at Together Church located in Yakima, Washington.