Northside Church - Sydney

Cure for the Common Life Week 1: Discover Your Uniqueness

Northside Community Church — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 1: Discover Your Uniqueness.
How can/does our faith in Jesus Christ lift us above the mundane and the predictable components of our lives? The starting point is the realisation we are all “originals”... everyone is unique!
Reading: Psalm 8:1-9 (GNT)

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Success or Significance? Week 4: The X Factor

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 4: The X Factor.
If keeping just one New Year’s resolution (instead of ten) had the potential to enhance every relationship you currently have, would you be interested in trying it out? Join us to find out more…
Reading: 1 John 4:7-21 (NIV)

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Success or Significance? Week 3: Unfathomable Stereotype

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 3: Unfathomable Stereotype.
He’s a great accountant, she’s a great teacher. Often success dictates who we become. How could your life look different if the pattern were the other way around?
Reading: 1 John 3:1-10 (NIV)

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Success or Significance? Week 2: Conquering Consistency

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 2: Conquering Consistency.
It’s time for resolutions… and yet the ones from last year seemed to have been filed away in a box somewhere? What will it take to conquer consistency this year?
Reading: 1 John 2:3-14 (NIV)

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Success or Significance? Week 1: New Beginnings

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Success | Significance? Week 1: New Beginnings.
Each New Year brings the dawn of new opportunities and possibilities. Success and significance are both something we all desire… the question is how will you define them?Reading: 1 John 1:1-4 (NIV)

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Dear God, If Only - Week 4: ...my FAITH was stronger

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only Week 4: ...my FAITH was stronger.
I once heard a man say his greatest fear when facing the Lord in Heaven would be to be told what he could have achieved if he’d had more faith! This message from Graham will outline ways of deepening our faith and strengthening our reliance on God.
Reading: Mark 2:1-12 (GNT)

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Dear God, If Only - Week 3: ...my BURDENS were lighter

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only – Week 3:... my BURDENS were lighter.
A New Year dawns but sadly many people will carry burdens from 2011 into 2012: unresolved conflict, financial worries, health issues and a whole lot more. We can never be free of worry but wouldn’t it be great if we could manage our stress more effectively?

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Dear God, If Only - Week 2: ...my FEARS were smaller

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only Week 2: ...my FEARS were smaller.
Someone has said “Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed!” It’s natural to experience fear and apprehension in various areas of our lives, but God does not want us to be bound by our fears. His love for us is designed to cast out all fear (1 John 4:18).
Reading: 1 John 4:13-21 (GNT)

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Dear God, If Only - Week 1: ...my VISION was bigger

Northside Community Church — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +1100

Speak: Graham Agnew – Dear God, If Only – Week 1: ...my VISION was bigger.
God has always achieved His purposes through people of vision but sometimes our vision of what He can achieve is somewhat limited. If Only we could broaden our view of what’s possible in His church and in our lives!
Reading: Nehemiah 2:11-18

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Moments of Decision

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Moments of Decision

Dec 31|Jan 1. Two dates, another day. Yet, this transition often means so much for so many, as the New Year begins. New Hopes, New opportunities, New Starts, New Choices.
Jesus was always presenting moments of decision, and he didn’t wait until the New Year.
What decisions will you make, as we stand at another fork in the road?Reading: John 1:43-50.

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Makin' A List & Checkin' It Twice - Week 3: Expect to be Invited

Northside Community Church — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 3: Expect to be Invited
Choosing Christmas Expectations
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!
Reading: Luke 2:8-20 (GNT)

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Makin' A List & Checkin' It Twice - Week 2: Expect to be Challenged

Northside Community Church — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 2: Expect to be Challenged
Choosing Christmas Expectations
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!

Reading: Matthew 1:18-24 (GNT)

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Makin' A List & Checkin' It Twice - Week 1: Expect to be Surprised

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Makin’ A List & Checkin’ It Twice Week 1: Expect to be Surprised.
Choosing Christmas Expectations.
Christmas is all about making lists: gift lists, invitation lists, holiday check lists etc.
The one list most people forget to draw up is the one relating to their expectations of this amazing Season – but that’s the most important one of all!
Reading: Luke 1:39-49 (GNT)

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Dark | Light

Northside Community Church — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Dark | Light
The difference between dark and light can seem like worlds apart, yet years ago, God flicked on the switch and bridged that gap.
Are you living a life of light, or is it time to come out of the dark?
Reading: John 1:3-5 (NIV)

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HIStory Week 5: Jesus: The Wiki-Leak

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 5: Jesus: The Wiki-Leak

In 2011, the term “Wiki-Leak” became part of household vocabulary. It was the first time some of the most secretive information in the world, was revealed publicly on a widespread scale… or was it?
In this message, we’ll discover that Jesus Christ is history’s greatest wiki-leak. The public revelation of the most precious information in the universe!
Reading John 1:16-18 (NIV)

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HIStory Week 4: Jesus: The God. Personified

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 4: Jesus: The God. Personified

Have you ever wondered what God looks like? What he would do in certain situations? It’s a question that has plagued humanity for centuries, and many of the world religions to this day…. except one.

In this message we’ll uncover the answers to those questions, and see Christianity’s empowering uniqueness.

Reading John 1:14 (NIV)

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HIStory Week 3: Jesus: The Lifeguard

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 3: Jesus: The Lifeguard.

Who said Bondi Rescue was the only story of a lifesaver plucking people from danger ? When the problem is far greater than a few waves, what do we do?
Reading John 1:9-13 (NIV)

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HIStory Week 2: Jesus: The One

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 2: Jesus: The One
A recent television show called “The ONE”, is gaining large popularity across our nation. In it, various contestants seek to bring meaning, to the insights and aspects of stranger’s lives.
In a world that is constantly looking to make sense of daily life, why can some of us still end up feeling just as mystified?
Are you looking for the right “ONE”??
Reading John 1:3-5 (NIV)

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HIStory Week 1: Jesus: The Reason

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – HIStory Week 1: Jesus: The Reason.

“His story”, the story of Jesus, is one that changed the direction of human history. No person has ever been talked about, nor shaped the course of cultures, nations and the world the way He has. Join us this new 5 week series as we uncover HIStory.
Reading: John 1:1-13 (NIV)

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Guest Speaker: Steve Hodgson

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Steve Hodgson
Steve balances his time between fresh Hope Youth, working with youth and young adult ministries across Churches of Christ in NSW in training, equipping and resourcing leaders, and also working as a local Youth Pastor at Epping Church of Christ. Steve desires to see the youth and young adults of our nation to step up into all that God has invited them to be alongside Him.
He is passionate about developing young leaders and raising up and releasing the next generation of Kingdom influencers for the church in Australia. Steve also desires to see those who follow Jesus step into the adventure of deep discipleship as they are shaped by Christ moment to moment.

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Boundless Generosity

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Boundless Generosity
Well…Jesus once drew a line in the sand, but it wasn’t to do with money. Instead, His interpretation of years of financial law gave rise to a radical motive for generosity, that is still impacting the world today…How do we live a life of “Boundless Generosity?”
Reading: Duet 26:1-11, Luke 11:37-42 (NIV)

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From The Heart - Week 1 PM: Michael McQueen

Northside Community Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Michael McQueen – From The Heart PM Service – Week 1
Michael is a world renowned speaker, social researcher & business owner. Michael is the founder of a training consultancy called The Nexgen Group – primarily focused on helping generations better understand & connect with each other. Michael has worked with over 100,000 people across Australia, South East Asia & North America. Michael has been a Worship Leader at Northside for six years & also leads one of the Young Adult Connection Groups.

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From The Heart - Week 1 AM: Kristyn Haddon

Northside Community Church — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Kristyn Haddon – From The Heart AM Service – Week 1
Kristyn serves as Northside’s Youth Pastor, overseeing both Friday night and Sunday morning youth programs. Kristyn also works at Wesley Mission as a Case Worker, supporting young people between the ages of 16-23 who are homeless. Kristyn completed her Bachelor of Theology through ACOM and also holds a Bachelor of Community Welfare.

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Family Tithes - Week 2: How Much Should Christians Give?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Family Tithes – Week 2: How Much Should Christians Give?
Well…Jesus once drew a line in the sand, but it wasn’t to do with money. Instead, His interpretation of years of financial law gave rise to a radical motive for generosity, that is still impacting the world today…

Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-1, Luke 11:42

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Family Tithes - Week 1: Why Do Christians Give?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Family Tithes – Week 1: Why Do Christians Give?
In a world where so many aim to hang on to their wealth vigorously, there is a Family of people (Christians) who are trying to vigorously give it it away…. WHY? Join us for this brief new series as we seek to tackle the questions surrounding Christianity and money.
Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:1-8

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Stop. Revive. Survive. - Week 5: Psalm 139

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Psalm 139.
Psalm 139 speaks of the close, intimate relationship we can enjoy with God, our Heavenly Father.
In that relationship, we can know a deep sense of freedom and release because the God we know so imperfectly, knows us through and through; the God we search for has sought us and found us. This is the kind of relationship available to all through Jesus Christ.
Reading: Psalm 139:1-12 (GNT)

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Stop. Revive. Survive. - Week 4: Psalm 103

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 4: Psalm 103.
Pausing regularly to thank God for His mercy and forgiveness is a key to our emotional and spiritual survival. It’s clear from Psalm 103 the writer had absolute confidence in the cleansing power of God and it enabled him to say “He blesses me with love and mercy…” We can learn much from this man’s experience.
Reading: Psalm 103:1-14

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Stop. Revive. Survive. - Week 3: Psalm 40

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 3: Psalm 40.
The ability to recover after setbacks and disappointments is made that much easier when we believe God is “on our case”. The writer of Psalm 40 talks about “waiting patiently for the Lord” and it’s clear this was a big factor in his emotional and spiritual survival. More next week…
Reading: Psalm 40:1-5

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Stop. Revive. Survive. - Week 2: Psalm 27

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 2: Psalm 27.
The conquest of fear and anxiety is an important factor in our emotional and spiritual survival. The writer of Psalm 27 discovered great solace and strength through a consistent approach to worship. Graham will explain more next week…
Reading: Psalm 27:1-6

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Stop. Revive. Survive. - Week 1: Psalm 8

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Stop. Revive. Survive. – Week 1: Psalm 8.
Gaining an awareness of God’s greatness is a huge factor in enabling us to survive the pressure of modern day living. Knowing a bigger picture is unfolding… one that involves more than merely what we can see before us. Psalm 8 is a great resource to draw on…
Reading: Psalm 8:1-9

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 6: Ends

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:21:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 6: Ends
Rome sweet Rome… God’s message finally reaches the Ends of the Earth, however we discover it’s not the end – just the beginning! What role will you play in taking it further?

Reading: Acts 28:21-31

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 5: Exhorting

Northside Community Church — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 5: Exhorting
20 years on, Paul is now in chains, and he is still trying to win people to Jesus! Could you do the same? How do we stay strong in the faith in the face of great opposition?

Reading: Acts 26:19-32

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 4: Exampling

Northside Community Church — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 4: Exampling
Times change, and so do the friends we have along the way. No more so, than in the dynamic group that is called the church. What can we learn from Paul’s model of spiritual friendships?

Reading: Acts 20:36-21:8

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 3: Envisaging

Northside Community Church — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:22:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 3: Envisaging
If you needed to convey a life changing, world changing message… where would you go? This week we look at the significance of the city and are challenges to re-think our role within it.

Reading: Acts 16: 13-33

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 2: Examining PM

Northside Community Church — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. What must we really do to be saved? That was the key question at this first council meeting, and the question on the heart of many today. Join us as we rediscover the core components of a message that was and still is sweeping the world.

Reading: Acts 15:1-4,19-21

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 2: Examining AM Message

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 2: Examining AM Message
What must we really do to be saved? That was the key question at this first council meeting, and the question on the heart of many today. Join us as we rediscover the core components of a message that was and still is sweeping the world.

Reading: Acts 15:1-4,19-21

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 1: Explaining PM Message

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 1: Explaining PM Message
This week we begin a church-wide series, looking at the book of Acts. What lessons can we glean today from the explosion of Christianity from a few believers into the widespread movement it is today?

Reading: Acts 13:44-52

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To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 - Week 1: Explaining AM Message

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – To The Ends of The Earth Part 2 – Week 1: Explaining AM Message
This week we begin a church-wide series, looking at the book of Acts. What lessons can we glean today from the explosion of Christianity from a few believers into the widespread movement it is today?

Reading: Acts 13:44-52

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About Colossians in About 20 Minutes

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – About Colossians in About 20 Minutes
Another sermon in Graham’s popular ongoing series in which he puts the spotlight onto a book of the Bible (more often than not one that’s fairly obscure) and provides a comprehensive summary of its historical context and main themes.

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 1: Empowered

Northside Community Church — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 1: Empowered.
Most goodbyes signify the end…not this one. We begin our journey through Acts not with a fresh start – but with the continuation of the work of Jesus. God is still at work and it will involve empowered witnesses to the ends of the Earth.

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5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 5: I Love You

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 5: I Love You
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (GNT)

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5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 4: I Forgive You

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 4: I Forgive You…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: Genesis 45:1-11 (NIV)

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5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 3: I Disagree

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 3: I Disagree…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: James 3:1-12 (GNT)

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5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 2: I Need Help

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 2: I Need Help
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.

Reading: Mark 9:14-24 (GNT)

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5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 1: I Was Wrong

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – 5 Things We Find Hard To Say Week 1: I Was Wrong…
Sometimes we struggle in relationships because of our inability to express the truth “in love” when it comes to the most basic of human emotions. Fortunately, the Christian faith provides practical teaching to enlighten & inspire us to greater levels of effectiveness.
Reading: Psalm 51:1-7 (GNT)

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Leading A Legacy Week 5: Preach

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 5: Preach
When it comes to talking about God, Christians are inclined to think that we should mind our own business. How do take the reasons for our faith and cross the barrier between our private and public life?

Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-22 (NIV)

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Leading A Legacy Week 4: Persevere

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Leading A Legacy Week 4: Persevere
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” stated the great Isaac Newton. Opposition is not just a law of science by a law of life… how do we hold out in the face of hardship?

Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 (NIV)

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Leading A Legacy Week 3: Produce

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 3: Produce
It can’t happen through us if it’s not happening to us. The message we holds is also the dynamics of change in the leader’s life.

Reading: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 (NIV)

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Leading A Legacy Week 2: Progress

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 2: Progress
Ever played Chinese whispers? Soon enough the message becomes entangled and confused. God’s central message has been passed down from those who first received it – and we too must do the same. If so, how so we stay true to its meaning?

Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (NIV)

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Leading A Legacy Week 1: Protect

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Leading A Legacy Week 1: Protect
What legacy are you currently leaving? In a world full of techniques and tips – what are the core elements for leading a legacy.

Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 (NIV)

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Special Guest: Edwina Blair - Humility

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Edwina Blair – We welcome back Edwina Blair, a former Associate Pastor at Northside, preaching a message on one of Christ’s greatest attributes – humility – an attribute we are all encouraged to model.

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Northside Women 20110505

Northside Community Church — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:15:00 +1000

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Anchor Points Week 6: Jesus Will Return

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 14:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 6: Jesus Will Return.

As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.

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Anchor Points Week 5: Eternity is A Reality

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 5: Eternity is A Reality.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (GNT)

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Anchor Points Week 4: I'm More Than A Conqueror

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Anchor Points Week 4: I’m More Than A Conqueror.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Romans 8:31-39 (NIV)

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Anchor Points Week 3: Forgiveness Is Assured Through Jesus

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 11:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 3: Forgiveness Is Assured Through Jesus
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.

Reading: Ephesians 1:3-7 (GNT)

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Anchor Points Week 2: God Answers Every Prayer

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 2: God Answers Every Prayer
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.

Reading: Romans 8:18-27 (GNT)

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Anchor Points Week 1: I Can Know I Am Saved

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 May 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Anchor Points Week 1: I Can Know I Am Saved.
As Christians the more certainty we have about key elements of our relationship with God, the greater our level of confidence to live as He desires. In this Series we’re looking at six Biblical Truths and the positive impact they are meant to have on our spiritual health & effectiveness.
Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (GNT)

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Living Hope - Week 6: Product of Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Living Hope- Week 6: Product of Hope.

As we conclude this series, we now ask – is Christian hope merely a personal experience or something far greater? God not only wants His people to experience hope personally – but to share it globally.
Reading:Romans 5:1-5 (GNT

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Living Hope- Week 5: Death & Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope- Week 5: Death & Hope

Is there life after death? How do I know? In a world where there are so many different ideas about the afterlife… we’ll discover that for the first Christians, the idea of a resurrected Jesus was not only irrational but totally unbelievable? Is it much different today?

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 5:9-11 (NIV)

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Living Hope- Week 4: Hardships & Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope – Week 4: Hardships & Hope

Why do bad things still happen to good people? Are Christians immune from pain and hardship? How does the Christian’s hope deal with the problem of evil and suffering in the world today?

Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (NIV)

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Living Hope - Week 3: Object of Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope – Week 3: Object of Hope

What are you waiting for? In this message we’ll explore the questions, What is the ultimate Christian Hope? What hope is there for change, rescue, transformation and new possibilities in the world around us? As long as we see Christian hope as a place to go when we die – the two are unrelated. If not, radical new imperatives begin to emerge for the church in the world.

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Living Hope: Week 2 - Living In Hope (PM)

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:41:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Living Hope: Week 2 – Living Hope
How do I experience the Christian hope? How do I know it’s not just wishful thinking? Is it just set of nice sayings? In this message we’ll uncover that Hope is something radically different and personally real.
Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-12, Romans 15:4 (NIV)

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Living Hope: Week 1 - Reason for Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Living Hope: Week 1 – Reason for Hope

We begin by asking where the Christian hope is born? What is the source of our hope? Can the hope found in Jesus really transform our lives and the world in which we live? And, how can those who follow Christ bring his light to a hope-starved world?

Reading: Colossians 1:15-29 (GNT)

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About Jeremiah in About 20 Minutes

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – About Jeremiah in About 20 Minutes.
Jeremiah was one prophet who was prepared to call a “spade a spade”. Despite being sensitive & sympathetic by nature, he was called by God to deliver some very hard messages to the people of Israel. A concentrated study of Jeremiah the man & the contents of his book, provide an opportunity for us to consider the themes of courage and trust in God, in the midst of challenging circumstances.
Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14 (GNT)

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3 Easter Questions: Week 3 - Where is He?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Where is He?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: John 20:11-18 (GNT)

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3 Easter Questions: Week 2 - Can't You Stay Awake?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Can’t You Stay Awake?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: Mark 14:32-42 (GNT)

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3 Easter Questions: Week 1 - Who is He?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Who is He?
During the course of that first Easter drama, a number of probing questions were asked of various people. They are questions which come to us in 2011, demanding a response from everyone. The answers given will determine what we believe about Jesus Christ & the significant of His life, death & resurrection.
Reading: Acts 21:1-11 (GNT)

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Family Service

Northside Community Church — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Speakers: Sarah Anderson and Kristyn Haddon – Sunday Church at Northside involves more than the event in the auditorium – it includes the programmes for our youth and children. Family Services are a wonderful way to combine all church programmes together for a morning packed with celebration, drama, dance, teaching, communion and much more!

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Realigned to Freedom - The Book of Galatians Week 5: Living by the Gospel

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 5: Living by the Gospel
At the heart of this series has been the premise that the Gospel is not just a set of beginner beliefs, but a message that has radical implications for every area of our lives. The key then, to Realigned freedom is a life-long, rediscovery of the Gospel. Are you doing this, how do you do this?

Reading: Galatians 6.6-18 (NIV)

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Realigned to Freedom - The Book of Galatians Week 4: Freedom of the Gospel

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 4: Freedom of the Gospel
Being Realigned to Freedom is not quite what we instinctively think… Gospel Freedom is not necessarily an absence of restrictions but it leads to something deeper and richer. Join us as we uncover a freedom FROM and a Freedom FOR.

Reading: Galatians 5.1-15 (NIV)

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Realigned to Freedom - The Book of Galatians Week 3: Experience of the Gospel

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 3: Experience of the Gospel
Is Christianity just a set of beliefs? In this message we’ll discover that it is something for more dramatic than that! The message of the Gospel is not just a whole new identity, but something you can actually experience. If so, then how does this happen?

Reading: Galatians 3.26-4.7 (NIV)

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Realigned to Freedom - The Book of Galatians Week 2: Aligning to the Gospel

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 2: Aligning to the Gospel
Is the Gospel about doing whatever we want, knowing you are forgiven, or is Christianity about strictly obeying the laws of God? An early Christian theologian once said that “the Gospel is crucified between to opposing thieves”, legalism and relativism, or put simply religion and irreligion. Why is it so important then, to not only think out, but live out the implications of the Gospel in our lives?

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Realigned to Freedom - The Book of Galatians Week 1: The Uniqueness of the Gospel

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Realigned to Freedom – The Book of Galatians Week 1: The Uniqueness of the Gospel
The Gospel… it’s a phrase that gets thrown around the world but often misunderstood. Sometimes we see it simply as one of the building blocks of Christian belief, instead of being the blueprint for Christian life. In this new series, we’ll uncover the core elements of the message of the Gospel. What is it? Why is it good news, and how does it change us, when we are “Realigned to Freedom”?

Reading: Galatians 1.3-12 (NIV)

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Consistency Week 4: Awareness of God's Presence

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 4: Awareness of God’s Presence
The prayers of many Christians revolve around the need for guidance: “What will you have me do in this situation God?” “How can I discern your will in relation to this problem?” What Biblical principles can we draw on in our quest to seek God’s guidance?

Reading: Acts 15:22-29 (GNT)

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Consistency Week 3: Dealing with Temptation

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 3: Dealing with Temptation
It’s an are of struggle for most Christian, in one way or another. It was for a great man like the Apostle Paul who admitted he didn’t always behave in the way he knew (deep down) he should. (Rom 7:19) The question is: how do we strengthen our ability to resist temptation in its many forms?

Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:12-17 (GNT)

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Consistency Week 2: Faith Sharing

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 2: Faith Sharing
The old word was “witnessing”: talking to others about our faith in Christ. In today’s highly secularized, multi-cultured society, how can we be effective in sharing our life in Christ.

Reading: John 1:35-42 (GNT)

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Consistency Week 1: Our Prayer Devotional Lives

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Consistency Week 1: Our Prayer Devotional Lives.
If Jesus communed with His Father in places of quietness & solitude, how much more important & necessary for us to do likewise.
Reading: Luke 4:38-44 (GNT)

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The WHY Behind Church Week 4: For Christians Only?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:48:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 4: For Christians Only?
The church should not only be ATTRACTIVE to the World around it, but ATTRACTED to the world around it. What will it mean for you to be a part of a community that thinks globally and loves locally?

Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

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The WHY Behind Church Week 3: A Religious Exercise?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 3: A Religious Exercise?
Faith in Jesus is never meant to be a solo experience. Loving God means a passionate commitment to His church – the place where he stretches us, grows us and uses us best! The key question is: “are we turning up for the right reasons?”
Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25

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Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 4: Like Investing In A Precious Pearl

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 4: Like Investing In A Precious Pearl
It makes sense to invest a precious commodity and go to extraordinary lengths to make that investment possible. In the parable, the merchant sells everything he has to ensure the acquisition of the fine pearl. This provides a perfect backdrop to the topic of our investment in the work and mission of the Kingdom.

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Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 3: Like Planting A Mustard Seed

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 3: Like Planting A Mustard Seed.

In God’s economy things invariably start in a small insignificant way. However, when our availability is matched with faith and trust in His ability, inspiring for Kingdom growth and expansion are realized.

Reading: Matthew 13:31-32

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The WHY Behind Church Week 2: Just Another Club?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The WHY Behind Church Week 2: Just Another Club?
From gyms to yachts to special interest groups… how is the Church not just another one of society’s exclusive clubs? It’s subtle, yet unique difference is the very foundation stone of Christianity itself!

Reading: Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:4-5

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The WHY Behind Church Week 1: A Man Made Institution?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The WHY Behind Church Week 1: A Man Made Institution?
In a society that is becoming increasingly consumer oriented, individualistic and skeptical – what does that mean for the way were are to approach the Church? In this challenging new series, Sam Haddon explores some of the misconceptions of the church, from both the inside and the outside.

Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12

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Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 2: Like Cooking With Yeast

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 2: Like Cooking With Yeast.

It only takes a small amount of yeast to dramatically affect the outcome of the baking process. So it is in our walk with God: small amounts of faith, trust and obedience can significantly impact the overall result as Christ’s power transfers us from within.

Reading: Matthew 13:33-35

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Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 1: Like Trying to Weed A Field

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 1: Like Trying to Weed A Field.
This parable is essentially about the Church’s role in evangelism. We’re to sow the seed, spread the Word, do all we can in God’s strength to get the message out there. Our role is not to judge or try to be selective about those who “qualify”.

Reading: Matthew 13:24-30

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Elemental - Week 4: Vision

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 4: Vision

Are you living life with a sense of destiny, passion, purpose and meaning? The New Year presents a new opportunity for a renewed vision and purpose… uncover how God can help shape yours.

Reading: Luke 9:51-56

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Elemental - Week 3: Growth

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 3: Growth

From trees to ecomony’s, it’s the hidden driver of life of life around us… GROWTH. The question is, how do we grow into the person that God has planned for us to become?

Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-2:1

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Elemental - Week 2: Rhythm

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 2: Rhythm

Before the pace of life picks up again, how we determine our balance between work and rest will impact how we move into a freedom we may not yet have discovered.

Reading: Hebrews 4:1-13

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Elemental - Week 1: Faith

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Elemental – Week 1: Faith
Everyone has something in their life that they would like to change. When it comes to change, we have an easy time identifying it, but making it happen is something else entirely. In this message, Graham Agnew directs us to the true source and catalyst of change. And we see that by tapping into that source, through faith, we can develop the ability to begin making change that will last.

Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

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Brand New Year Same Old You? - Week 4: A More Patient Person

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 4: A More Patient Person.
Genuine patience is a rare character trait in today’s world with some people stressing out over even the most mundane experiences and events. According to the Bible, patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit and, as such, a distinguishing characteristic of a Christian. The question is: How do we increase our level of patience?... (without further delay!!!)

Reading: Colossians 1:9-14

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Brand New Year Same Old You? - Week 3: A Less Stressed Person

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 3: A Less Stressed Person.
Worry and stress have been issues humankind have led to deal with since the Fall. However, never more so than now, with all the pressures of life in a frenetic city like Sydney. What does the Bible say and how are we meant to cope?

Reading: Matthew 6:24-34

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Brand New Year Same Old You? - Week 2: A More Confident Person

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 2: A More Confident Person
Confidence and assertiveness are qualities not often talked about in Christian circle because on the surface, it would appear they contradict the ideals of humility and submissiveness – also great Christian virtues. However, a closer look at the teachings of Jesus reveals clearly He wants us all to be people of poise, dignity and confidence.

Reading: Philippians 1:20-26

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Brand New Year Same Old You? - Week 1: A More Trusting Person

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Brand New Year Same Old You? – Week 1: A More Trusting Person
Increasing the level of our trust in God is a way of ensuring we continue to grow in Christ. Acknowledging He is the One “inn whom we live and move and have our very being” (Acts 17:28) enables us to take risks and expand our comfort zone.

Reading: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

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One Thing

Northside Community Church — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – One Thing

When we’re setting goals for the new year, it’s tempting to tackle everything we want to change about our lives. But how often does that really work? Instead, what if we focused on less to accomplish more? Join us as we explore the power of One Thing.

Reading: Phil 3:12-41

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Choose Your Own Adventure

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Choose Your Own Adventure

They were all the rage during the 80’s and 90’s… a book that changed it’s plot line as you made the decisions between each chapter.

Boxing Day represents one of those places – In between a New Year dawning, and not quite out of the current one, this service will be the perfect chance to reflect on a year past and to begin choosing your own adventure!

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Name Above All Names - Week 3: Prince of Peace

Northside Community Church — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Name Above All Names – Week 3: Prince of Peace

“Peace” is a word so intimately associated with the Person and work of Jesus. But what does it mean to have “the peace that passes all understanding’? How are we meant to experience this level of peace, when the life of a disciple is often very turbulent and challenging?

Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7

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Name Above All Names - Week 2: Messiah "The One Who Saves"

Northside Community Church — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Name Above All Names – Week 2: Messiah “The One Who Saves”
This name for Jesus speaks to one of the central themes of the Gospel: Jesus is the Saviour. But what does He saves us from? What does he save us for? How do we move from merely seeing Jesus as the Saviour of the world, to being our Saviour?
Reading: John 1:35-42

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Name Above All Names - Week 1: Emmanuel: "God With Us"

Northside Community Church — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Name Above All Names – Week 1: Emmanuel: “God With Us”
The name for Jesus is at the heart of what’s known as the doctrine of the Incarnation: God became a Man. In God’s Eternal plan of Salvation this was a necessary step to restore us to our rightful place as Sons & Daughter of God.
Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

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Destiny's Child - The History of Jesus and Christmas Week 2: Destiny Fulfilled

Northside Community Church — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Destiny’s Child – The History of Jesus and Christmas Week 2: Destiny Fulfilled
Thousands of years before trees, toys and trinkets, came the predictions of one who would bring peace, joy and love to the earth. Join us as we uncover the history of Christmas and the original “Destiny’s Child”.

Reading: Luke 2:22-38

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Destiny's Child - The History of Jesus and Christmas Week 1: The Birth of Hope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Destiny’s Child – The History of Jesus and Christmas Week 1: The Birth of Hope
Thousands of years before trees, toys and trinkets, came the predictions of one who would bring peace, joy and love to the earth. Join us as we uncover the history of Christmas and the original “Destiny’s Child”.

Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 6: Embarking

Northside Community Church — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 6: Embarking.

The ends of the earth are not in sight yet – but the direction is clear… outward. Where is God still working and what should that look like?
Reading: Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 5: Embracing

Northside Community Church — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 5: Embracing.
As the gospel gains momentum, our inclination is to create “Holy Huddles” A strange dream makes clear that God’s intention is to push far beyond the barriers of exclusivity and prejudice.

Reading: Acts 11:1-8

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 4: Emancipated

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 4: Emancipated.
Some argue this one historical event alone is proof that Christianity is a divine religion. Yet Christianity is not religion… as we’ll see, God can take the greatest legalist and lead them to liberation.

Reading: Acts 9:1-20, 26:1-29

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 3: Embodying

Northside Community Church — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 3: Embodying.
In this purposed encounter we’ll see who the greatest evangelist in Acts is, and it may surprise you.

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To the Ends of the Earth - Week 2: Embattled

Northside Community Church — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – To the Ends of the Earth – Week 2: Embattled
Losing the battle doesn’t necessarily mean loosing the war. On the surface of it, Stephen’s death should have ended these followers of “The Way”. However we’ll see that setbacks don’t thwart the purposes of God.

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 6: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Magnificent Seven – Week 6: I am the Way, Truth and the Life.
Jesus made this unequivocal declaration in response to a question about the uncertainty of the pathway in life (Thomas had asked: “How can we know the way?”) In this magnificent pronouncement, Jesus leaves us in no doubt whatsoever that He is the One to lead and guide us – both for now and for Eternity.

Reading: John 14:1-7

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 5: I am the Resurrection and the Life

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Magnificent Seven – Week 5: I am the Resurrection and the Life.
Jesus made this bold claim against the backdrop of grief, pain & loss. Lazarus had died and his sisters were in desperate need of hope & reassurance. Jesus provided it for them – and for all of us when He made this dramatic claim about His absolute power over life & Eternity.

Reading: John 11:17-27

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 4: I am the Good Shepherd

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Magnificent Seven – Week 4: I am the Good Shepherd
In Jesus day, a shepherd was expected to be committed to his flock; guarding it, protecting it, leading it to new pastures. In describing Himself as the Good Shepherd, Jesus is promising His followers He will fulfill the above roles in their lives, in a deeply spiritual sense.
Reading: John 10:11-18

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 3: I am the Door of the Sheep

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Magnificent Seven – Week 3: I am the Door of the Sheep.
In the ancient world, the entrance to the sheep fold was a vitally important part of the work of being a shepherd. That entrance had to be clearly marked and very accessible to the sheep. Once inside the fold, the carefully chosen shelter area, there was food, safety & provision for the sheep to rest. Jesus is saying: I provide these things and more to those who follow me …

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 2: I am the Light of the World

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Magnificent Seven – Week 2: I am the Light of the World.
In describing Himself as the Light of the World, Jesus is making a clear reference to the way His teaching, guidance and influence in the world provide illumination to our pathway. His light is strong enough to dispel the darkness of fear, pessimism, cynicism and doubt.

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The Magnificent Seven - Week 1: I am the Bread of Life

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Magnificent Seven – Week 1: I am the Bread of Life.

In most cultures of the world, bread in some form or another, is a staple component in the diet of the people. In calling Himself, “the Bread of Life”, Jesus was clearly indicating that He is an essential requirement to a person truly satisfying their emotional & spiritual hunger.

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Spiritual Capacity & Christian Leadership

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:30:00 +1100

Guest Speaker: Greg Bellingham – Spiritual Capacity & Christian Leadership.

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Following Jesus: A Dangerous Journey

Northside Community Church — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Matt Destry – Following Jesus: A Dangerous Journey.

Matt is the Ministry Leader for Church Planting with the Churches ofChrist in NSW, and the Lead Minister of the Vox Community inPaddington. He is passionate about fresh expressions of church andcourageous acts of mission.

Reading: Luke 5:1-11

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The Hole in Your Heart

Northside Community Church — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Hole in Your Heart.

One songwriter penned “There’s a God shaped hole in all of us, and a restless heart is searching”.

This week, Sam Haddon explores the structures of the human heart that block a deeper intimacy with God and what we can do to remove them.

Reading: Ezekiel 14.1-5

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Substitutes - Week 6: The Ultimate Substitute

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 6: THE FOUNTAIN: The Ultimate Substitute.
We try to plug the hole in our hearts because it’s the only thing we can think of to do. But God has other ideas. When he comes, not only does he fill the hole, but he turns it into a fountain overflowing with himself: Living water…
Reading: John 7:37-38

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Substitutes - Week 5: Cause Idols

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 5: TRUTH IS BEAUTY: Cause Idols.
It’s a longing of our hearts—to find something big enough and True enough to give our lives in service of it. And sometimes we think we’ve found it. But God is the ultimate Truth and the ultimate Beauty, and only he is big enough for a whole life.

Reading: Romans 10:1-5

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Substitutes - Week 4: Ants and Grasshoppers

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 4: ANTS & GRASSHOPPERS: Comfort Idols
Aesop’s fable paints two types of people. Some people are grasshoppers, idolising comfort at the cost of responsibility. And some are ants, working hard now in order to secure comfort later on. But both idolise comfort. The rich young ruler is the ultimate ant! God calls us to be neither ants nor grasshoppers, but birds of the air – Matthew 6.
Reading: Matthew 19:16-30

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Substitutes - Week 3: Making A Name

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 3: MAKING A NAME: Identity Idols
We find ourselves in the world not sure of who we are, but desperate to know. And so we create an identity for ourselves, and begin to idolise those things on which our identity is built. But we don’t even understand ourselves, and no identity that we make for ourselves can ever do us justice. Only God knows us well enough to give us a true name

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Substitutes - Week 2: Square Pegs

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 2: SQUARE PEGS: Finding Your Idols In a round hole. No matter which idol we choose, it never quite fills us, yet how do we even know what is blocking our deeper intimacy with God?
Reading: Ezekiel 14.1-5

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Substitutes - Week 1: God Amongst gods

Northside Community Church — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Substitutes – Week 1: God Amongst gods

In Athens, the Apostle Paul encounters a supermarket of gods and religions. That was years ago, yet has much changed in the world today? Regardless of shape or form, perhaps Bob Dylan was right in saying “Your Gonna Serve Somebody”. The question is what or whom?

Reading: Acts 17.16-34

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The Greatest Gift A Dad Can Give

Northside Community Church — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Greatest Gift A Dad Can Give.

Jairus is a man of great faith who went to extraodrinary lengths to have his daughter receive ministry from Jesus. In the process he suffered disappointment, & despair but nothing would deter him from his objective. The greatest gift a Dad can give to his children is to introduce them to Jesus Christ.

Reading: Mark 8:21-24, 35-43

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proVision - Week 4: A Vision for the CHURCH

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – proVision – Week 4: A Vision for the CHURCH.
This week will essentially be a celebration of the Church of Jesus Christ and our part in that Church! It will provide an opportunity to inspire our people to believe that investing in Christ’s Body, the Church, is gilt-edged, with promised “dividends” both now and in Eternity.
Reading: Matthew 16:13-20

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proVision - Week 3: A Vision for UNITY

Northside Community Church — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – proVision – Week 3: A Vision for UNITY.

God’s Vision for Northside is unfolding in an exciting way because Unity and Teamwork are among our Core Values. This sermon and study will stress the vital importance of these qualities as we move into the future God is planning…

Reading: Nehemiah 2:1-8

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proVision - Week 2: A Vision for FREEDOM

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – proVision – Week 2: A Vision for FREEDOM.
A celebration of the ways in which our various Ministries release people to aspire to their full potential in Christ. Also, a focus on the untapped opportunities to continue on this road of healing and release.
Reading: Exodus 3:1-10

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proVision - Week 1: A Vision for the IMPOSSIBLE

Northside Community Church — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – proVision – Week 1: A Vision for the IMPOSSIBLE.
Look at how far we’ve come in 25 years, but look also at how much more potential there is to be developed. God is calling us to greatness…to…. bless the Nations.
Reading: Genesis 12:1-9

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Finding Clarity: Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today - Week 3: Guided Gifts

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Finding Clarity – Week 3: Guided Gifts.
What are we here for? Paul draws his exposition of the gifts to a close – by bringing his church back to the task at hand.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

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Finding Clarity: Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today - Week 2: Grounded Gifts

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Finding Clarity – Week 2: Grounded Gifts.
WHY? It’s the question we asking in many aspects of our lives, yet do we apply it to Spiritual Gifts? In this passage we will uncover Paul’s foundation for Spiritual Gifts in the church.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1 – 3

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Finding Clarity: Spiritual Gifts in the Church Today - Week 1: Given Gifts

Northside Community Church — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Finding Clarity – Week 1: Given Gifts.
They were a major source of division back then, and they can be in the church today. In this new series – we will seek to FIND CLARITY around the topic of Spiritual Gifts in the church.
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1 – 11

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You're Invited - Week 3: Come & Be Reconciled

Northside Community Church — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – You’re Invited – Week 3: Come & Be Reconciled.
On the day the Church was born (Pentecost), Peter declares to the crowd in Jerusalem: “God’s promise is made to you and to all who are far away – whom the Lord God calls to Himself . . .” It’s an invitation to be reconciled to God, through Jesus.

Reading: Acts 2:38-47

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You're Invited - Week 2: Come & Remember

Northside Community Church — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – You’re Invited – Week 2: Come & Remember.
The invitation Jesus extended to His disciples in the Upper Room (“Do this in memory of me”), is a call to followers in every generation to regularly remember the pivotal events of our Faith, through the emblems.
Reading: Luke 22:14-23

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You're Invited - Week 1: Come & Be Refreshed

Northside Community Church — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – You’re Invited – Week 1: Come & Be Refreshed.
The prophet Isaiah announced the Invitation of God to the ancient Israelites that refreshment of their souls was available by drinking of “the water” available through Him. What is this water and how do we access it?
Reading: Isaiah 55:1-5

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If God Owns It... What Am I Doing With It? Part 2

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – If God Owns It… What Am I Doing With It? Part 2
In Romans 8 Paul makes it clear that stewardship in God’s economy is not something we do, it’s who we are

Reading: Romans 12:1 – 8

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If God Owns It... What Am I Doing With It? Part 1

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – If God Owns It… What Am I Doing With It? Part 1.
In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus provides powerful teaching on the blessing and responsibilities of God’s bounteous goodness.
Reading: Matthew 25:14 – 25

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The Art of Love - Part III: Love Others

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Art of Love – Part III: Love Others.

This great love that God has shown us is not meant to be kept for ourselves . . . Yet it’s often easier said than done when it comes to love others.
Reading: Luke 10:25 – 37

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The Art of Love - Part II: Love God

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Art of Love – Part II: Love God.

The most central theme of the Christian life. In this passage Jesus takes love from being a concept and turns it into a commandment. How do we learn the Art of Love?
Reading: Mark 12: 28 – 34

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The Art of Love - Part I: Love Defined

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Art of Love – Part I: Love Defined.
For some it is difficult to believe that there is a God, but even more to say that He is loving. In this message, Sam Haddon looks at the difficult doctrine of the love of God.
Reading: 1 John 4:7 – 16

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The Ultimate Lifestyle Part - III: Praying with Power

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Ultimate Lifestyle Part III: Praying with Power.
Week Three: Praying with Power

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The Ultimate Lifestyle - Part II: Praying for Ourselves

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic – The Ultimate Lifestyle – Part II: Praying for Ourselves.

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The Ultimate Lifestyle - Part I: Praying for Others

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Ultimate Lifestyle Part I: Praying for Others.
Prayer is one of the most precious gifts God has given to us, but the lament of many Christians is: “I don’t pray as I should”. That’s generally because our view of prayer is restricted to a specific activity or “position”. What if we could make prayer a lifestyle…a natural part of everyday life, flowing out of a strong sense of connection with God?

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Four Ways to Manage Family Conflict - Part IV

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Four Ways to Manage Family Conflict.

Conflict and tension can arise from time to time, even in the best of families. How we handle the conflict is absolutely crucial when it comes to maintenance of long term harmony and stability. Fortunately the Bible has some positive guidelines to achieve just that outcome . . .
Reading: James 1:19 – 27

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Four Ways to Better Understand a Teenager - Part III

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 May 2010 11:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Four Ways to Better Understand a Teenager – Part III
Reading: Ephesians 6:1-4

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Four Ways to Develop a Child's Love for God - Part II

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Four Ways to Develop a Child’s Love for God – Part II.
There’s a huge gap between the Brady Bunch and Bart Simpson! So many aspects of the world in which we’re raising our children today are vastly different from those of even one generation ago. But have the foundational principles of Godly-parenting changed all that much?
Reading: Deut 6: 4 – 9

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Four Ways to Strengthen a Marriage - Part 1

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 May 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Four Ways to Strengthen a Marriage: Part 1.
Right across the country today, Marriages are in trouble. The pace of life and the increasingly high expectations of what married life will deliver, are putting enormous pressure on couples to perform at maximum effectiveness all the time. Maybe it’s time we checked with the One who invented Marriage in the first place… maybe it’s time to check The Good Book and see what it has to say about growing healthy marriages.
Reading: Ephesians 5: 21-33

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Laws of Motion Part IV: The Theory of Perseverance

Northside Community Church — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Laws of Motion: Principles From the Ministry of Paul – Part IV: The Theory of Perseverance.
In an age where attention spans are shrinking rapidly – what can we learn from Paul when it comes to staying the course?

Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 1 – 8

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Laws of Motion - Part III: The Theory of Adaptability

Northside Community Church — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Laws of Motion: Principles From the Ministry of Paul – Part III: The Theory of Adaptability.
Contrary to what we might think, the overflow of focus is NOT inflexibility, but adaptability. How do we become people that adapt for the sake of opportunity?
Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:19

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Laws of Motion - Part II: The Theory of Focus

Northside Community Church — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Laws of Motion: Principles From the Ministry of Paul – Part II: The Theory of Focus.
Life poses us many choices which are sometimes distractions. How do we clear away the clutter and keep the main thing the main thing?

Reading: 1 Corinthians 2: 1

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Laws of Motion - Part I: The Theory of Opposition

Northside Community Church — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Laws of Motion: Principles From the Ministry of Paul – Part I: The Theory of Opposition.
Christians are fast becoming a minority in society today – yet are things really any different? What do we do when we feel like giving up?
Reading: Acts 26: 19-29

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Some Assembly Required

Northside Community Church — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Some Assembly Required

In Luke 12 Jesus tells a parable about a self made man who thought he’d put the pieces of his life together very effectively. However, as it turned out, he’d failed to adhere to the Maker’s Instructions.
Reading: Luke 12:13 – 21

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Open Up and Say Ahhh: The Taming of the Tongue

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Open Up and Say Ahhh: The Taming of the Tongue.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me . . .REALLY? What we say according to James, reveals as much about us as what we do. In this message, Sam Haddon looks at the power words have to either tear down or build up.
Reading : James 3:1 – 2

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He's Alive.... With 3 Things to Say! Part III: Mary....?

Northside Community Church — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – He’s Alive…. With 3 Things to Say! Part III: Mary….?
The call of Jesus is always very personal. In the Garden on that first Easter he called Mary by name and in that moment her eyes were opened and she saw him for who he was…
Reading: John 20:11 – 18

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He's Alive.... With 3 Things to Say! Part II: Who Is It You're Looking for?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – He’s Alive…. With 3 Things to Say! Part II: Who Is It You’re Looking for?

Who is it you are looking for? What were you hoping for this Easter – a holiday, a good time, some sort of nominal religious experience? Mary was asked who she was looking for and that’s a question all of us need to answer because at the bottom line, Easter is about a person: Jesus Christ, God’s son.
Reading: John 20: 11 – 18

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He's Alive.... With 3 Things to Say! Part I: Woman why are you crying?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – He’s Alive…. With 3 Things to Say! Part I: Woman why are you crying?

Why are you crying? What a question to ask someone who is grieving in a cemetery – isn’t that where tears are appropriate and expected? What’s Jesus on about?
Reading: John 20: 11 – 18

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Good Friday Message

Northside Community Church — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Easter Good Friday Message.

Senior Pastor Graham Agnew talks about the rise of militant atheism in Australia and his belief that the Christian church has nothing to fear…

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Jesus Wants to Save Christians

Northside Community Church — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1100

Guest Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic – Jesus Wants to Save Christians.

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part VI: A Second Chance

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part VI: A Second Chance
If you escaped a near death experience – would you live differently?
Reading : 1 Peter 1:3 – 9

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part V: Grab the Rope

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part V: Grab the Rope.
Eventually it comes down to this – we must reach out and grab the hand of the rescuer. Which choice will you make?

Reading: John 3: 16 – 21

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part IV: I'll Swap You

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part IV: I’ll Swap You.

We see it on necklaces, buns and church roofs. The universal symbol of the Christian faith is not a crib or a manger, but the gruesome cross. Yet many people are unclear about it’s meaning . . . so why did Jesus have to die?
Reading :2 Cor 5:17 – 21

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part III: You Will Drown

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part III: You Will Drown.
From politics to the corporate life, it seems we live in a society in which long term consequences are thrust to the back of our minds . . . Yet what about eternal consequences for earthly actions? God’s judgement on the world may sound like an unpalatable topic – yet in the midst of it, we find great news.

Reading: Eph 2:1 – 5

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part II: We're Not Sinking

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:36:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part II: We’re Not Sinking.

Sin is a word often used and often misunderstood. At the heart of being rescued is the realisation of the need to be rescued. In this message, Graham Agnew explores what happens in our lives when we place ourselves at the helm and not God.
Reading: Rom 1:20-23

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Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter - Part I: Thank God

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Rescue Is Coming: The Story Behind Easter – Part I: Thank God.
In this new series – we take an in-depth look at the story behind Easter and at the centre, a character with whom there is no comparison….
Part I: Thank God
Reading: Rev 4:11

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Darkness to Light: Part III - Woman at the Well

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Darkness to Light: Part III – Woman at the Well.
A woman with enough personal issues to keep a counsellor busy formonths encounters Jesus at a well, near her village. After oneconversation with the Man from Galilee she’s a changed woman…it’s a real darkness to light story.
Week Three: Woman at the Well
Reading: John 4:1 – 10

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Darkness to Light: Part II - Zacchaeus

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +1100

Spaker: Sam Haddon – Darkness to Light: Part II – Zacchaeus.

The transformation in the life of this shabby little tax collector certainly ranks among the most dramatic of the darkness to light stories in the Gospels. His turn around in action and attitude is spectacular.
Week Two: Zacchaeus
Reading: Luke 19:1 – 10

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Darkness to Light: Part I - A Madman Turns Missionary

Northside Community Church — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Darkness to Light: Part I – A Madman Turns Missionary.

Of the many people who experienced total transformation at the hands of Jesus, there are three stand outs.

Week One: A Madman Turns Missionary
Reading: Luke 8:26 – 33

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Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part III - Amos

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part III – Amos.
They’re called Minor because they’re shorter than the Major Prophets, not because they are any less important! Each one of them packs a punch and in this Series we’re looking at 3.
Week Three: Amos

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Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part II - Jonah

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part II – Jonah.

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Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part I - Hosea

Northside Community Church — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:45:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part I – Hosea.

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part VI - Alone|Together

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part VI: Alone|Together
Continuing SERIES: Beautiful Contrast: Is he staying or is he going? The followers of Jesus weren’t sure, but one thing was – He was not going to leave them alone. How will you live in the absence of Jesus’ physical presence?
Week Six: Alone/Together The Guidance Counsellor

Reading: John 14:15 – 27

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part V - Master|Servant

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part V – Master|Servant.
Perhaps one of the greatest contrasts of the Bible – this passage shows us a master becoming a servant. What will Jesus example mean for you?
Week Five: Master/Servant The Foot Washing God.
Reading: John 13:1 – 17

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part IV - Below|Above

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part IV: Below|Above.

A late night encounter between a religious leader and Jesus has this scholarly man perplexed, yet hidden in the figures of speech lies the key to Christianity.

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part III - Dirty|Clean

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part III – Dirty|Clean The Cleansing of the Temple.

Politics, Piety and Profits – sounds like a scene out of life today – yet they were all the issues surrounding Jesus’ controversial clear out of the Temple of Jerusalem. Some see it as a tourist destination, others far more significant. In light of Jesus ministry, what does the Temple mean for us today?

Week Three: Dirty/Clean: The Cleansing of the Temple

Reading: John 2:13 – 25

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part II - Stay|Follow

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part II – Stay|Follow.

They were the everyday people like you and I, yet the first followers of Jesus had left everything behind. Still . . . we have the same thing in common today as they did back then. When Jesus calls us to follow – will we stay or go?

Reading: John 1: 35-54

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Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part I - Then|Now

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Beautiful Contrast: Studies in the Book of John. Part I – Then|Now.

Like the front cover of any good book – the beginnings of John’s gospel sets the tone by which the whole story is to unfold. In this message, Sam explores the purpose of the Book of John and the implications of some of the most well known verses in the Bible.

Week One: Then|Now – The Word With Us
Reading: John 1:1 – 18

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Like There's No Tomorrow: Part III - Forgive Freely

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Like There’s No Tomorrow: Part III – Forgive Freely.
Why does it take a crisis for people to start really living for the things that matter? In this Series we will focus on how to live as though there’s no tomorrow.
Week Three: Forgive Freely
Reading: Colossians 3:12 – 17

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Like There's No Tomorrow: Part IV - Embrace Eternity

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Like There’s No Tomorrow! Part IV Embrace Eternity.

Why does it take a crisis for people to start really living for the things that matter? In this Series we will focus on how to live as though there’s no tomorrow.

Week Four: Embrace Eternity

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Like There's No Tomorrow: Part II - Talk Tenderly

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew- Like There’s No Tomorrow: Part II – Talk Tenderly.

Why does it take a crisis for people to start really living for the things that matter? In this Series we will focus on how to live as though there’s no tomorrow.

Reading: Col 4: 1-6

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Like There's No Tomorrow: Part I - Love Deeper

Northside Community Church — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew- Like There’s No Tomorrow: Part I – Love Deeper.

Why does it take a crisis for people to start really living for the things that matter? In this Series we will focus on how to live as though there’s no tomorrow.

Reading: 1 Cor 13: 1-10

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Life in HD: Part III - Avoiding Burn In

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Life in HD: Part III – Avoiding Burn In.

High Definition television has allowed us to see things more clearly, in more detail, and with greater vibrance! What are some of the aspects of living a High Definition Life?

Week Three: Avoiding Burn In
We all know leaving the picture on a HD TV static for too long causes it to “Burn In”. A faint ghost of the image always remains. So to with us . . . God does not expect us to stay still, as we see from this prayer that Jesus prays for us.

Reading: John 17:13 – 21

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Life in HD: Part II - Adjusting the Contrast

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Life in HD: Part II – Adjusting the Contrast.

High Definition television has allowed us to see things more clearly, in more detail, and with greater vibrance! What are some of the aspects of living a High Definition Life?

Week Two: Adjusting the Contrast
A good HD television has a good contrast ratio. The darks lookdarker and the lights look lighter. What is your contrast ratio to the world? In this sermon Sam Haddon explores the contrasts Jesus makes in his Sermon on the Mount.

Reading: Matthew 5.13-16 (NIV)

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Life in HD: Part I - Choosing the Right Resolution

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Life in HD: Part I – Choosing the Right Resolution.

High Definition television has allowed us to see things more clearly, in more detail, and with greater vibrance! What are some of the aspects of living a High Definition Life?

Week One: Choosing The Right Resolution

Reading: Philippians 3:10-17 (NIV)

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What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 4: What type of birth?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 4: What type of birth?
2000 years ago, a frightened young woman was expecting her first child. Thousands were expecting their saviour. In this four part series, we ask many of the same questions of any expectant mother.
Week 4: What type of birth?

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What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 3: Will He be like His Father?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 3: Will He be like His Father?
2000 years ago, a frightened young woman was expecting her first child. Thousands were expecting their saviour. In this four part series, we ask many of the same questions of any expectant mother.
Week 3: Will He be like His Father?

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What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 2: What will you call Him?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 2: What will you call Him?

2000 years ago, a frightened young woman was expecting her first child. Thousands were expecting their saviour. In this four part series, we ask many of the same questions of any expectant mother.
Week 2: What will you call Him?

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What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 1: When is He Due?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – What are you expecting this Christmas? Week 1: When is He Due?

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Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 3 - The Gift of Purpose Filled Living

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 3 – The Gift of Purpose Filled Living.
So you want to give a gift to God this Christmas? Simply un-wrap the gifts He has given to you and He’ll think all His Christmases have come at once!!!

Week 3: The Gift of Purpose Filled Living

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Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 4 - The Gift of Jesus

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 4 – The Gift of Jesus.

So you want to give a gift to God this Christmas? Simply un-wrap the gifts He has given to you and He’ll think “all His Christmases have come at once!!!”

Week 4: The Gift of Jesus

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Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 2 - The Gift of Spirit Filled Living

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 2 – The Gift of Spirit Filled Living.
So you want to give a gift to God this Christmas? Simply un-wrap the gifts He has given to you and He’ll think all His Christmases have come at once!!!
Week 2: The Gift of Spirit Filled Living

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Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 1 - The Gift of No-Limit Living

Northside Community Church — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Unwrapping the Gift of Christmas: Week 1 – The Gift of No-Limit Living
So you want to give a gift to God this Christmas? Simply un-wrap the gifts He has given to you and He’ll think all His Christmases have come at once!!!

Week 1: The Gift of No-Limit Living

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A Word From The Lord: JUSTICE

Northside Community Church — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – A Word From The Lord: JUSTICE

Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness… JUSTICE.

Over and over, we read and hear these words, yet often miss the chance to explore the meanings behind them. In this message Sam Haddon unpacks the meaning behind Justice as used in the bible.

Reading: Luke 4:4.14-20

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Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY - Part V: Forward in Faith

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:19:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY – Part V: Forward in Faith.
A series designed to highlight our Core Value as a Church; the essential elements of the Vision God has given to us.
Week 5: Forward in Faith

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Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY - Part IV: A Community United in our Determination

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:31:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY – Part IV: A Community United in our Determination.

A series designed to highlight our Core Value as a Church; the essential elements of the Vision God has given to us.

Week 3: A Community United in our Determination

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Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY - Part III: A Community United in our Declaration

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY – Part III: A Community United in our Declaration.

A series designed to highlight our Core Value as a Church; the essential elements of the Vision God has given to us.

Week 3: A Community United in our Declaration

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Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY - Part II: A Community United around a Decision

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:45:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY – Part II: A Community United around a Decision

A series designed to highlight our Core Value as a Church; the essential elements of the Vision God has given to us.

Week 2: A Community United around a Decision

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Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY - Part I: A Community United in Desire

Northside Community Church — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Strengthening the UNITY in CommUNITY – Part I: A Community United in Desire

A series designed to highlight our Core Value as a Church; the essential elements of the Vision God has given to us.

Week 1: A Community United in Desire

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Truth on Fire: Part II - Justification By Faith Defined

Northside Community Church — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Truth on Fire: Part II – Justification By Faith Defined

Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a hard hitting, no nonsense exposition of some of the fundamental Truths of the Gospel. It’s only 6 chapters in length, but it packs a punch in the way it confronts us with both the blessings and the responsibilities of being a Disciple.

Week Two: “Justification By Faith Defined”

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Truth on Fire: Part I - Justification by Faith Defended.

Northside Community Church — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Truth on Fire: A three part series on the Book of Galations: Part I – Justification by Faith Defended.

Week One: “Justification by Faith Defended”

Reading: Galatians 1:1 – 10

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Jesus: All About Life: Part II - How is Jesus All About Life?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:35:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Jesus: All About Life: Part II – How is Jesus All About Life?

We live in a world in which there is much skepticism toward the church and those who go to church. In this series, we’ll answer the quesitons behind the recent ad-campaign.

Week 2: How is Jesus All About Life

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Jesus: All About Life: Part I - What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Jesus: All About Life: Part I – What does it mean to follow Jesus?

We live in a world in which there is much skepticism toward the church and those who go to church. In this series, we’ll answer the quesitons behind the recent ad-campaign.

Week 1: What does it mean to follow Jesus?

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What Next?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic – What Next?

Each of us are on a faith journey. Where are you up to? What is next in your walk with God? This message will explore the nature of our spiritual journeys as well as how and why we need to seek growth in our lives.

Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-12 (The Message)

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RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World - Part III: Practicing the Impractical - Spiritual Disciplines

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:48:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World – Part III: Practicing the Impractical – Spiritual Disciplines

Technology, Tasks, To-do’s – It seems the pace of life continues to get faster and faster in our society today. Is this really how we are meant to live? In this series we look at the ways to deal with the restlessness of the world around us.
Week 3: Practicing the Impractical – Spiritual Disciplines

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RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World - Part II: Searching for Sabbath

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World – Part II: Searching for Sabbath

Week 2: Searching for Sabbath

Reading: Leviticus 23:1-3 (NIV)

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RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World - Part I: Green Pastures, Still waters - in Sydney?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – RESTLESS: Finding God in a Restless World – Part I: Green Pastures, Still waters – in Sydney?

Week 1: Green Pastures, still waters….IN SYDNEY???” – A study of Psalm 23

Reading: Psalm 23 (NIV)

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FAQ's of the Faith: Part IV - How Does God Speak Today?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:37:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – FAQ’s of the Faith: Part IV – Week Four: How Does God Speak Today?

One of the most popular sections of any website or leaflet is the one dealing with FAQ’s: Frequently Asked Questions. In this Series we’re looking at some of the FAQ’s of the Christian Faith in the hope we’ll all be better equipped to answer them when they arise.

Week Four: How Does God Speak Today?

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FAQ's of the Faith: Part III - The Bible: Unique or Antique?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:32:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – FAQ’s of the Faith: Part III – The Bible: Unique or Antique?

Week Three: The Bible: Unique or Antique?

Reading: 2 Timonthy 3:12 – 17

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FAQ's of the Faith: Part II - Why So Many Differences Among the Churches?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:33:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – FAQ’s of the Faith: Part II – Why So Many Differences Among the Churches?

Week Two: Why So Many Differences Among the Churches?

Reading: John 17:17-26

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FAQ's of the Faith: Part I - What's so special about Jesus Christ?

Northside Community Church — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – FAQ’s of the Faith: Part I – What’s so special about Jesus Christ?

Week One: What’s so special about Jesus Christ?

Reading: Colossians 1:15-23

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Guest Speaker: Stephen Hinks - Principal, Australian College of Minsitries

Northside Community Church — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Guest Speaker: Stephen Hinks

We were all impacted deeply by Stephen’s last appearance at Northside and his call for us all to be better disciples of Jesus Christ. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Stephen, who is the Principal of ACOM (Australian College of Minsitries) where a number of our members are currently undertaking their theological studies.

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REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part VI - Real Life Recognised

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – REAL LIFE AWAITS: Studies of the Sermon on the Mount. Part VI – Real Life Recognised

Many have argued it is the best sermon ever preached! To a small band of followers on a Palestinian hillside, Jesus would deliver not just a set of nice sayings, but a radical new perspective on real life . . . a life that awaits you.

Week 6: Real Life Recognised

Reading: Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV)

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REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part V - Keep Asking

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – REAL LIFE AWAITS: Studies of the Sermon on the Mount. Part V – Keep Asking

Week 5: Keep Asking

Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 (NIV)

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REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part IV - Careful What You Cling To

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – REAL LIFE AWAITS: Studies of the Sermon on the Mount. Part IV – Careful What You Cling To

Week 4: Be Careful What you Cling to: Treasures in Heaven

Reading: Matthew 6:19 – 24 (NIV)

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REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part III - New Rules

Northside Community Church — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:40:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – REAL LIFE AWAITS: Studies of the Sermon on the Mount. Part III – New Rules

Join us as we continue this behind the scenes look at the life God has awaiting you. This week we explore some of the most profound ethical statements found in history.

Week 3: New Rules: You have Heard It Said

Reading: Matthew 5:21-25 (NIV)

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