North Street Church Podcasts

In our final episode of looking at the fruit of the Holy Spirit, James outlines some steps we can take to help ourselves to become more self-controlled but essentially we are reliant upon the Holy Spirit to manifest His fruit in our life. Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:23-24

This week we consider the penultimate fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness. The writer of Proverbs reminds us that 'a gentle answer deflects anger' and 'gentle words are a tree of life'. We need more of this fruit... Holy Spirit, please ripen the fruit of gentleness in our life. Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-24

We often remind ourselves that God is faithful. How about us, are we? Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23

God is good and we who are his children are to exhibit the same characteristic but how? Today's Bible Reading: Galatians 5:22-23

We continue our series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit. What does it take to be kind? Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 [Photo by Fahd Khan, unsplash.com]

How patient are you? There are many occasions in our life when our patience is tested. Can we do anything to help us become more patient? Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 [Photo by Fahd Khan, unsplash.com]

Peace can be elusive because there is so much going on in our families, our workplace, our nation and in our world. Is peace achievable and if so, what kind of peace? Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 [Photo by Fahd Khan, unsplash.com]

In the midst of difficult times is it possible to know joy? Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 [Photo by Fahd Khan, unsplash.com]

In this, the first of a new series called 'A Fruitful Summer - God's Power to Change Your Life', James considers how we might become more loving towards others. Today's Bible Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 [Photo by Fahd Khan, unsplash.com]

In his letter to the church at Colossae, the apostle Paul encourages his readers and listeners to devote themselves to prayer but why? Today's Bible Passage: Colossians 4:2-6

We often find praying isn't easy and so don't pray as frequently as we think we should. However, if we discovered that praying is good for us would it change our approach? Today's Bible Passage: 1 Kings 3:5-15

We believe God answers prayer so why don't we pray more often? Today's Bible Passage: Mark 11:15-18

Does it matter whether we pray? Will it make any difference to our or others' circumstances? Today's Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1:9-18

Do you sometimes feel that everything is against you? If so, how do we stay strong? Bible Passage: 1 John 2:7-8 [Photo by Gioele Fazzeri, unsplash.com]

What happened at the first Pentecost and is it relevant to us today? Today's Bible Passage: Acts 2:1-6

Do you take delight in worshipping God or is it sometimes a struggle? If the latter, how can we change this? Today's Bible Passage: Ephesians 5:15-20

A retelling of a tradition folk tale about the hopes and dreams of three trees and the roles they end up playing.

What part does worship play in our life and is Jesus worth it?

When we take the opportunity to gather together to worship God and thank Him for his love and faithfulness, are there things that can get in the way of our worship? Today's Bible passage: Zephaniah 3:14-17

In this first talk of our new series on the subject of worship, James seeks to define idolatry and what might be considered as such today. The Bible Passage: Exodus 20:2-6.

What a week! It began with Jesus entering Jerusalem to the shouts of praise from the welcoming crowd, only for five days later the cheers turning to jeers. His mission appeared to end in failure on that first Good Friday. However, this wasn't the end as James explains... Today's Bible Passage: Luke 24:36-49.

What is the context and meaning of the events that happened on that first Palm Sunday? Today's Bible Passage: Luke 19:28-44

What can we conclude from today's Bible Passage that will help us today? Today's Bible Passage: Ezekiel 37:1-14

In this final part of our short series James gives us more reasons why it is important to read the Bible.

This week we continue to reflect upon the importance of reading the Bible and look at some words spoken by the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Today's Bible Passage: Isaiah 40:1-11