Northern Community's Podcast

With seven different options offered, today the church voted to hear David speak about the spiritual disciplines of Worship and Simplicity.

Have you ever noticed how disciplined people achieve more, do more, have greater focus. It is almost as if they get more out of life. Today we explore the discipline of reading the Bible and how it can revolutionise our going deeper with God. A message by Matt Jones.

While distractions can be welcome, in today's overstimulated and connected world, the good can be the enemy of the best. Today we consider how distractions and negatively impact our desire for going deeper. A message by David Toscano

How often do we settle for the ordinary? In our quest for a deeper relationship with the Divine, we discover the importance of having dissatisfaction as a regular, welcome guest in our life. A message by David Toscano

What fuels your imagination, your hunger for something more, something other than the stuff of life? For many, we desire to connect with otherness. We desire to connect with the Divine. Today, Matt looks at the fuel that fills our tank in our quest for connecting with God.

We live in a rapid paced society that is increasingly experiencing disruptive influences. In such a society is tradition wrong, and what role should it have in church? A message by David Toscano

Not only do individuals experience times of flux, but so do families, groups, organisations (including churches), states and countries. This week we look at the Exodus account in the Bible to learn some valuable lessons on how we can live with corporate uncertainty. A message by David Toscano

It is tough when we face a season of personal uncertainty - when life is in a state of flux. But others in history have been there too, and we can learn some valuable insights into how to cope with this state of flux. A message by David Toscano

Lost and Found. Hide-and-go-seek. Experiences that are familiar to us, but have you ever wondered about the cosmic realities these both have for us today? A Message by David Toscano

Jesus promises if you seek him you will find him. Let God make his home in you! It is from this 'filling up' that we are strengthened to be able to 'pour ourselves out' to others. A message by Matt Jones.

We all think we know church, but it could be way more than what we have made it. Matt Jones describes how the local church family is the foundational setting for us to grow and mature in Christ together.

One of the greatest defining aspects of a true community is when they express and experience compassion. When we have empathy for others, we are called to move our compassion into transformative action. A message by David Toscano

If you have ever longed for a compassionate response from others, you know what a difference it can make in your life. Today, Matt Jones continues our series Northern In The Mirror as he looks at our value of Demonstrating Compassion.

Like Northen, there are lots of community groups doing great things in the community - but what makes Northen different? A Message by David Toscano

I'm not religious, I'm spiritual. How do we fuel, strengthen and deepen our spirituality? A Message by Matt Jones

When all the pieces fall into place, something awesome happens. Convergence! Today we begin a 7 week series of Northern in the Mirror as we reflect on the first Church in Acts and Northern's continuation of that story. A Message by David Toscano

Today we discover Jesus preparing His friends to go on their own Gospel adventure.

There are some passages in the Bible that have you wonder - "What on earth is going on here?" Today, in Matthew 15:21-28 we dive into one of these occasions as we look at another snapshot from the life of Jesus.

We can just see the miraculous healing and miss a greater miracle that sits just beneath the surface. Did you see it coming?

What is your purpose in life? At the start of the year it is a sobering question to ask. But the answer brings clarity and can transform not only your year, but the rest of your life. Jesus' life was lived with purpose. Regardless of our religious position, the way Jesus lived can help us understand how knowing our purpose can make a difference. A message by David Toscano

Why doesn't Jesus just do things independently? Wouldn't that be easier, and quicker? Today we commence a new series - Snapshots from the Life of Jesus and this week we take a few moments to look at Jesus life in partnership with us. A message by Matt Jones

Lynette Leach shares from her heart as she retires as a minister. Looking back, and looking forward, based on God's faithfulness over the years - what might the future hold?

We often look for happiness, when our soul craves Joy. A message by David Toscano

Today, Lynette helps us discover more about the source of true peace and how we can help bring it into our world. A message by Lynette Leach

Where do you find hope - It it in those who have, or those who have not? Where do you plant your seeds of hope? A message by David Toscano