NORTH ^ CHURCH

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,...

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 1...

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 11:2...

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

Tash, Ty, David and Katherine gather in The Hub to talk all things Sex.

'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 Co...

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