Northside Church - Sydney

Correlate: To God and Church From the moment we are born we are, thrust into relationship. We humans are relational beings… that is we are designed to be around others, and yet throughout life, that can be half the battle! In this new series, well explore why the message of Jesus effects how we relate to God, each other and the world around us. Speaker:  Sam Haddon Series:  Correlate (1/5) Reading...

"These Three Remain…" - A Celebration of Faith A little boy once told his Kids Church teacher that faith was "believing in something when you know it isn't true!" Many people tend to think like that, whereas when the Bible talks about faith it's referring to belief in  something we know to be true, but which has a huge element of risk and unpredictability about it! Speaker:  Graham Agnew Series:  ...

Paul's conversion on the Damascus Road is one of the most spectacular in the New Testament. During the experience he saw a powerful light from Heaven and actually heard the voice of God speaking! Now that is the kind of call most of us would love to receive...!

As we draw our series on the Holy Spirit to a close, we'll gain some insight into the way the "Other Guy" has been working amongst our community.

Jonah provides one of the most intriguing case studies of all the Bible characters, who had received a direct call from God. He was strongly resistant to the voice of God, tried to escape but ultimately had success with his mission.

They are constantly a point of confusion, even contention amongst Christians. They were back then. They are today. What are “Spiritual Gifts” and how does the Holy Spirit use them for the purposes of blessing the church and world around us? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (6/6) Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (NIV)

Very few leaders in the Bible faced more hardship, setbacks and pain than Moses. However, in the midst of it all he discovered levels of faith and resilience he never dreamed possible. His example is an inspiration to us all. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: God Calls Abraham (2/3) Reading:  Exodus 3:1-6

Do you know what it’s like to be filled with joy? Do you experience genuine peace regardless of your life circumstances? Do you consistently respond with kindness no matter what you receive from others? Who does! Yet, we sometimes get so caught up in everything God wants us to do, that we lose sight of who God wants us to be. Do you know the difference? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Discovering the...

It’s winter. Not sure if this happens to you – but no matter how hot you run the heaters, the house cools down eventually. So too does your spiritual life… unless you keep fueling it. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (4/6) Reading: Ephesians 5: 15-21 (NIV)

On one occasion the disciples were enquiring about the "rewards" they might be able to expect as a result of following Jesus. The answer given by our Lord seems to be in conflict with some of His teaching on humility and servanthood. He told them: "Many who are now first will be last and many who are now last will be first..." How are we to interpret these words in the modern context? Speaker: Gra...

At one time, Jesus said some very harsh things to a group of would-be followers who, on the surface at least, seemed to have valid reasons for delaying their response to Him. One man wanted to “bury his father” but Jesus told him to “let the dead bury their dead…” Why would Jesus say such a thing and what are the implications for 21st Century disciples? Reading: Luke 9: 57-62 (GNT) Series: Did Jes...

Christianity is not a set of rules or regulations… it's a power. A power that changes you from the inside out. How does "The Other Guy" make that happen?

During His Sermon on the Mount Jesus said: “Don’t throw your pearls in front of pigs!” It sounds very discriminatory, as through there are certain people who don’t deserve to hear “the pearls” of truth and wisdom found in the Gospel. What did Jesus mean and is there any message for us today? Reading: Matthew 7:1-6 (GNT) Series: Did Jesus Really Say That? (1/3) Speaker: Graham Agnew

What if what was missing in your Spiritual life was not something BUT someone? It’s all too easy to reduce Christianity to a set of rules or routines and yet it’s deeper than that. It’s more exciting than that! In this new series… we’ll take a look at the guy behind the guy of Christianity… the Holy Spirit. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Discovering the Guy behind Christianity (1/6) Reading: John 14:...

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can I Keep Believing? Week 3: …when I see so much suffering in the world? Even for a person of strong faith in God, the stark reality of suffering and injustice in the world can be extremely confronting. We wonder why God allows so many negative and harmful things to take place? In response to this dilemma, what does the Bible have to say? Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Open Skies: Dealing With Unanswered Prayer What do you do when you’re praying to a God that can do anything, but seems to be doing nothing? Reading: Psalm 77:1-10

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Can I Keep Believing? Week 2: …when my prayers go unanswered? It’s one of the great mysteries of the Christian life: why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? In many cases (from our perspective) they are very reasonable requests, but time passes and nothing seems to happen. Why? Fortunately the Bible does throw light on this difficult subject. Reading: Psalm 77:1-10

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can I Keep Believing? Week 1: …when I read Bible passages that shock me? Christians believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God – and it is! However, that doesn’t mean every part of it is easy to understand, in fact quite the contrary! Many parts of this ancient book raise questions in the minds of modern day people and it’s important we develop an ability to interpret...

Is there a way to see the message of Jesus in such a way, that you are not affected by either the successes or failures in your work? That is: as we finish this series, is it possible to find a freedom both IN your work, and FROM your work? Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (6/6) Reading: Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Speaker: Graham Agnew – GALATIANS 2013 – Week 3: Grace To Serve Paul knew, as God’s children, we have received His Grace for specific purposes – one of them being our Service to other people. He put it this way to the Christians of Galatia: “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ…” (Galatians 6:2&3). In 2013, that’s a huge part of our calling, as members of the Body of Christ…...

If Christians are animated by different virtues, lifted by a different view of humanity, guided by different source of wisdom and perform to different audience – WHAT will be different about the way they act at WORK? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (5/6) Reading: Isaiah 58:3, 6-7 (NIV)

Speaker: Sam Haddon – GALATIANS 2013 – Week 2: Grace to Belong Paul had been part of a religion all his life but through the Grace of God in Christ he had come into a whole new experience of belonging….An experience in which he felt part of a Family, not just part of an organisation. He wanted the Galatians to experience the same and he put it this way: ”…you are no longer a slave but a child! Sin...

What happens when we discover that work that is good and purposeful in the eyes of God, is not reserved just for Christians? How does that shape and effect the way Christians view and engage the world around us? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Finding Meaning Behind Your Work (4/6) Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV)

Speaker: Graham Agnew – GALATIANS 2013: A Celebration of Grace – Week 1: Grace To Live Abundantly Paul was so aware of the love and Grace of God in his life it was as though he was experiencing a whole new level of existence. He put it this way: “It is no longer who live, but Christ who lives in me…”. For Paul (and for us) herein lies the secret to abundant living. Galatians 2:15-21