Northern Community's Podcast

In so many areas of life, it is important to get the foundations right and not take shortcuts. Today, David looks at some of the foundational aspects of Jesus life that set up a firm foundation of His future ministry.

In the craziness of the Christmas season, with car par rage and endless lines to checkouts, love can be lost behind Christmas trees and gift wrapping. Today, David reminds us of the significance of true love expressed and experienced in Christmas.

It is a pleasure to welcome back a long-time friend of Northern Community, Lynette as she shares some thoughts about Joy in this Christmas Season.

In a world full of fear and destruction, what role do followers of Jesus have in peace. A message by David Toscano

Who are those that speak into your life? What is the role of the prophet in history and today? As we begin the season fo Advent, Lyn McCredden begins our series looking at the role of the Prophet.

Today, Chris Turner reflects on our Messianic expectations today and how we find Jesus, creator of the universe within us and others and in the love we share.

Today, Drew takes us on a journey as we consider the significance of the coming of the Messiah in the New Testament.

On the 7th November 1999, four churches combined to become Northern Community Church of Christ. Today we celebrate all that God has and will do in and through the people of Northern Community as we Develop Community, Demonstrate Compassion and Deepen Spirituality through the transformation of lives. A message by David Toscano

Expectations can fill us with hope but also place burdens on ourself and others. As the story of the Old Testament unfolds, so does the understanding of the Messiah and the role the Messiah would play in the future of a nation. Today, we can have expectations on the Messiah, but are they consistent with what the Bible describes and do we ignore some of the functions of the Messiah because they mak...

Today David Toscano wraps up our brief look at Isaiah as we look at The Message of Good News.

If you have ever struggled with your past, an abusive relationship, an addiction or chronic illness, then you know what it feels like to be held captive. Today, David Toscano reflects on Isaiah 40 and the people's longing to be freed.

Who are the influencers in your life? Whether we want them there or not, each of us has nudging influencers and disruptive influencers in our life. But are they the ones we should listen to and be influenced by? Today, David looks at the role of God and prayer in the influence of our life and our world.

When the chips are down and when life seems to go pear-shaped - where do you go? Who do you turn to? Today, Alethea looks at The Message to trust in God.

When the going gets tough, how do you respond? We can easily wonder if it is all worth it. Seeds of doubt are sown and we start to look for an easy way out. From those in Isaiah, in 701 BC through to today, the message of an easy way out is hard to resist. A message by David Toscano

Vocation : (n) a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation . Often we can find ourselves doing a job rather than following a calling. Today we discover Isaiah's sense of call and the difference we can experience moving from a job to a vocation.

Today as we look at Isaiah 4:1-6, Drew Nicholls explores The Message of Restoration and its impact for today.

What would it take to see a world with peace and harmony around us? What steps could I make to move the world in this direction? With wars (military or trade) taking place around us, we live in times not that dissimilar to the times of Isaiah. Perhaps, as we look back, it can also help us to look forward. A message by David Toscano

Today we launch a new series in the collection of prophetic writings known as Isaiah, and we discover attitudes of complacency are confronted with the prophet's message to be clean. A message by David Toscano

Today Janet Woodlock takes us on a journey through the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation and highlights God's heart to bless us, to be a blessing.

Responding to a request, today we briefly explored some of what the Bible has to say about money and giving. Through a freewill gift, those attending were each given $10.00 to be a blessing for others. A message by David Toscano

Today, we respond to a question on faith as David considers faith in the disciple Peter's life and faith as a verb. A message by David Toscano

Today, our special guest Rod Clements reflects on the challenges of undergoing a renovation of life and how we may find God in the midst.

In Matt's final message at Northern, he shares the heart of God for discipleship. A Message by Matt Jones.

Today we conclude our Creating Community series and we look at the various ingredients to make a Community Cake - a Healthy Community. A message by David Toscano

Coming together at times of celebration is important in communities. But to truly benefit the community, celebrations must do more than line the pockets of stall holders. Today, David looks at important elements in creating community through celebrations. The video of a baby sucking a lemon was adapted from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTASlQHmfFc