Northern Community's Podcast

The original St Nicholas is way more inspiring than the caricature we have more recently made of him. Nicholas of Myra points us towards Jesus through his life of generosity and friendship with the poor and needy. A message by Matt Jones

From Slave to Saint. Named Bakhita (Lucky) by her slave trader beaten, scarified, sold and resold - most people would consider Bakhita's life anything but lucky... A Message by David Toscano

Jackie Pullinger's life is a challenging reminder to live into your God-given dream, demonstrate Jesus’ love, fulfil your calling and commit sacrificially. A Message by Lynette Leach.

For more than a decade, John and Mary Green served as managers at Coranderrk Aboriginal reserve. Their love for those on the reserve is a testimony to God at work in and through them. We see the Apostle Paul share a love for those he served in 1 Corinthians 9:19-27a as we are challenged to live with a similar love for others. A message by David Toscano

Martin Luther's story is told in light of the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation, reminding the church that we are 'like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure' (2 Corinthians 4:7). A message by Matt Jones

In Matthew 7:1-5 and 18:15-20, Jesus shows us how we can have one of the biggest, positive impacts on the world – dealing with conflict in a positive way. A message by David Toscano

Millions of dollars each year are spent in advertising, encouraging us to live for now and consume to make us happy. Yet in Matthew 6:19-43 Jesus calls for His followers to live a challenging life - To Invest Today for Eternity. A Message by David Toscano

Matthew 7:24-27 reminds us that valuing a solid foundation in Jesus not only changes our life but helps us to weather the storms. A Message by Lynette Leach

In Matthew 7: 13-14, Jesus calls us to a life devoted to Him alone and warns us against taking the easy road of least resistance. A message by Matt Jones.

In Matthew 7:12 Jesus calls us to actively look for opportunities to care about others. A message by David Toscano.

In Matthew 6:5-19, Jesus invites us into an intimate relationship with God through loving, meaningful conversation. A message by Matt Jones

In Matthew 6:1-4 Jesus calls us to live out the value of generosity of heart as we respond to the needs of others. A message by David Toscano

In Matthew 5:43-48 Jesus calls us to love our enemies which is not easy, but is relevant today when tribal loyalty can result in hatred of the outsider. A message by Lynette Leach.

In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus calls us to behave counter culturally in surprising and unconventional ways as we look at turning the other cheek in a new light. A message by David Toscano

In Matthew 5:31-37 Jesus calls us to be deeply committed to our marriage partners. He teaches us to speak with integrity and be consistent in following through with our actions. A Message by Matt Jones

In Matthew 5 27-30 Jesus not only challenges us about lust and adultery but calls for us grow in self-control, valuing what is better. Not just better for me, but better for the world around us. Video referred to can be found on https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCommunity/ A message by David Toscano

In Matthew 5: 21-26, Jesus challenges us about our inner attitude, and how we deal with anger. He emphasises the need for reconciliation to keep relationships healthy. A Message by Lynette Leach

In Matthew 5:17-20, we learn the best reason to be good or to obey God is to love Jesus greatly, the one who has loved us greatly. A Message by Matt Jones

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus calls us to value our neighbourhood. To make it better, to make it brighter. A Message by David Toscano

As Christians, we will be faced with challenges and opportunities to compromise. Daniel 3 challenges us to have a predetermined response. A Message by David Toscano

Rebuilding a thriving church and neighbourhood #10: Keeping Promises - A message by David Toscano