NORTH ^ CHURCH

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 

We think a life of fun is important! Fun is so important as we navigate the challenges and pressures of life. Dave looks at what the Bible says and whether Jesus had fun?! "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

Dave Niblock continues taking us through the 12 pursuits of North Church with pursuit 2, which celebrates the richness and diversity of the local 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.

Pastor Dave Niblock shares some key thoughts on Serving.

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

Part 3 of this series leading up to North Church's launch.

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...

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