Northern Community's Podcast

Following Jesus takes us on the path less travelled. Today, Sam looks at how our taking the narrow path helps us to live life well - to live fruitful lives.

Following Jesus is more than just following a set of rules, it is a lifestyle. Lynette Leach presents a message on Matthew 6:5-18.

We continue our exploration of Jesus's teaching at the Sermon on the Mount.  Join us as Graham Hill speaks on Matthew 6:19-34.

Jesus calls his followers to a life of sacrificial giving. Join us as we explore Matthew 6:1-4. A message by Philip Kua.

Following Jesus involves choices everyday, not just a once-off decision. Join us as we continue to explore Matthew 5 as Jesus spoke about Righteousness and the Law . A message by Graham Hill

Join us this week as we explore Matthew 5:13-16 and Jesus' teaching on how we relate and connect to the world around us. A message by Graham Hill.

Following Jesus involves choices everyday, not just a once-off decision. Join us as we explore Matthew 5 as Jesus spoke on the Beatitudes. A message by David Toscano.

Following Jesus involves choices everyday, not just a once-off decision. Join us as we explore Matthew 4 as called his first disciples. A message by Samantha Barlow.

Following Jesus involves choices everyday, not just a once-off decision. Join us as we explore Matthew 3 and the choice Jesus made to be baptised and what that means for us. A message by David Toscano.

Today's we took some time to explore Matthew 3 and the lessons we can unpack from John the Baptist's passion for following God. A message by David Toscano.

Often when we think of being a follower of Jesus, we believe that everything else will be OK.  But in today's message, we discover that evil seeks to undermine good, yet God's redemptive plans will come to pass. We also briefly consider what it must have been like for the Holy Family to become religious and political refugees. A message by David Toscano

Today we embark on a new series as we follow Matthew's gospel account of the life of Jesus. David Toscano explores the visit of the Magi and what it means for us to follow Jesus as Saviour and King.

God gave… giving is costly.. Jesus coming into the world costs something. Jesus death on the Cross would cost Jesus his life and would cause great pain within the Trinity, but Jesus coming and humbling himself to be human is also costly. God chooses to be limited, to submit to the life as a created one rather than the creator… he does that not just to die for us, he does that to first be with us,...

Some people spend their life looking for conflict rather than looking for peace. Today we explore the opportunity to be co-creators of peace with Jesus, the Prince of Peace. A message by David Toscano

While traditionally the second Sunday of Advent is Peace, we at Northern thought we would mix things up a little and focus on Joy. In times of uncertainty, it can be a challenge to find joy. But the story of Mary gives us insight into where joy can be found. A message by David Toscano

What do you hope for? What might God hope for you? Today we explore the theme of Hope as we commence our Advent series in preparation for Christmas. A message by Samantha Barlow.

As we take a look at Moses' final words in Deuteronomy 30, we are reminded to choose a life of obedience to God. This means making choices everyday to become more like Jesus.

As much as we might wish to deny it, our choices have consequences. Consequences that can enhance or inhibit life. And those consequences are not affecting ourselves of others equally. So don't forget, that when you choose, you also influence the consequences for yourself and others. A message by David Toscano

Today we gather to celebrate and remember God's faithfulness to us as a church family. Scattered through the service recording are the expressions of gratitude to God for all He has done in a difficult year.  

If we are to live integrated lives, then our behaviour must be founded in what we believe and value. Today we look at Moses and Jesus reminding those who would follow - Don't forget to behave in a way that is consistent as followers of God. A message by David Toscano

As we navigate through life and all its ups and downs, if we want to live well, then we need to choose well. Not just in the big decisions of life, but also in the smaller ones we make every day. A message by David Toscano

There are many things that can bring about a fear response. Trying something new for the first time can be scary. Especially when it seems impossible. But in the movement from fearful to fearless, we are called to trust - to trust God. A message by David Toscano

We forget easily. We need to be reminded sometimes of how big and great and amazing our God is, how faithful he is, how precious we are to him. We need to be reminded not because God stops being those things but because we get caught up in the details of our lives, we can get stuck and we forget. Today we are reminded not to forget God's covenant with us. A Message by Samantha Barlow

Today is the final in our mini-series looking at sharing your faith. Join us as David Toscano reflects on Acts 4 and what we can learn from Peter and John's experiences as followers of Jesus.

Today, Samantha continues our conversation about engaging with others in faith conversations and three key elements to this - Hospitality, Conversation and Reputation.