North Street Church Podcasts

When was the last time you shed a tear? Were you alone or with someone? What prompted it and how did you feel? This week James reflects upon the words in the passage from Revelation. Today's Bible Passage: Revelation 21:1-4 [Photo by Christian Gunn, unsplash.com]

We are probably familiar with different portrayals of Jesus. In the past from our childhood days we might have been presented with the image of Jesus being meek and mild. In the New Testament Gospels we see Jesus as compassionate and loving, whilst at times also challenging. Today we consider perhaps an unfamiliar side, that of being a warrior. Today's Bible Passage: Revelation 19:11-16 [Photo...

It is said that the birth and life of Jesus Christ was a pivotal moment in the history of mankind. What changed and what difference has it made? Today's Bible Passage: Luke 1:31-33 [Photo by Savannah W, unsplash.com]

This week we reflect on Psalm 84: Blessed are those whose strength is in You. [Photo by Vicky Sim, unsplash.com]

Life can sap our strength as we deal with everything that each day throws at us. It can take its toll and we can find ourselves struggling to keep our head above the water. However, we're not called to battle on alone; we are called to stay close and in relationship with Jesus. But how? Today's Bible Passage: John 15:1-11 [Photo by Moritz Knoringer, unsplash.com

Pentecost, a significant event in the Christian calendar. Does something that happened over two thousand years ago have any relevance to us today? Today's Bible Passage: Acts 2:1-4 [Photo by Saad Chaudhry, unsplash.com]

Life can be tough, more so for some, perhaps less so for others. When we are experiencing difficulties, whatever the reason or cause, the Apostle Paul reminds us that trials can contribute to the forming of our character. Today's Bible Passage: Romans 5:1-6 [Photo by Retrato Deportivo, unsplash.com]

Sometimes to understand the true significance of someone's actions we need to understand the context and culture. This well known passage has much to teach us about the three individuals and possibly ourselves. Today's Bible Passage: Luke 15:11-32 [Photo by Mohd Afiq, unsplash.com]

How well do you know the story of Gideon? Do you identify with some of his characteristics? Does he show traits that could apply to you? Today's Bible Passage: Judges 6:1-14 [Photo by Gabor Veres, unsplash.com]

How is God at work in our context? How can we be prepared to receive freely what He has for us? How can we co-operate with Him? How is God with us? These are just some of the questions reflected upon in this 'sharing the Word' session. This version includes a short question and answer discussion. Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 4:23-5:12 [Photo by Jon Tyson, unsplash.com]

How do you see yourself? Our Bible reading tells us how the Apostle Peter views every believer. Today's Bible Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10 [Photo by Gift Habeshaw, unsplash.com]

In this final session based on the 24/7 Prayer Course material we consider the presence of evil in our world and how to combat it. Today's Bible Passage: Matthew 6:7-15 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

The Bible relates many examples of people who heard from God. but how did they? What does God's voice sound like? Does he speak vocally or is it possible to 'hear' him in other ways? Today's Bible Passages: Luke 11:1-4, 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

So often when we come to pray we begin with words, whether words of praise and thanksgiving or petition and supplication. But what would happen if we began with silence and waited to see where that leads? Today's Bible Passage: Luke 11:1-4 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

What is our response to prayers that do not appear to be answered by our loving God? Do we withdraw from him or run to him? Today's Bible Passages: Luke 11:1-4, Matthew 26:36-44 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

Prayer takes many forms and this week we consider intercession. What is it, why should we intercede and will it make a difference? Today's Bible Passage: Luke 11:1-4 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

Asking God to do something or to provide something is probably the most popular expression of prayer today. This week we explore in more detail what 'petition' really involves. Today's Bible Passage: Luke 11:1-4 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

In this series we are looking at the words that Jesus gave to his disciples in response to their request to teach them to pray. This week we consider what is called 'adoration'. Today's Bible Passage: Luke 11:1-4 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

This week we start a new series on the topic of prayer. Jesus' disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Here are three suggestions to help us when we pray. Today's Bible Passage: Luke 11:1-4 [Photo by Alex Shute, unsplash.com]

We serve a generous God and we want to be like him but how can we be generous in practice? Today's Bible Passage: Acts 20:33-38

Jesus initially chose and called 12 disciples to follow and learn from him. He knew the task ahead and the mission that would lie on their collective shoulders and he knew how important it was for them to have each other. That mission now lies with the church and we need each other as we seek to fulfil it. Today's Bible Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25

What is your hope? What is your hope based on? Today's Bible Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Do you consider yourself to be peculiar? Would you be offended if someone described you as peculiar? Listen to this first episode of our new series to discover more. Today's Bible Passage: 1 Peter 2:9

Today, millions of people around the world celebrate both the birth of Jesus and the life that he offers to all. Today's Bible Passage: John 1:1-5

On this final Sunday before Christmas Day we explore what the prophet Micah says to us about God's plan for the future. Today's Bible Passage: Micah 5:1-5