Northside Church - Sydney

MOVE Your Prayer Life Forward Week 1: ...From Monologue to Dialogue

Sun, 06 May 2012 09:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – MOVE – Your Prayer Life Forward Week 1: ...From Monologue to Dialogue
We move our prayer life forward toward a more meaningful and satisfying level when we view it as a two way conversation between us and God. Moving from monologue to dialogue is simply a matter of pausing long enough to hear and respond to the voice of God.
Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (GNT)

EXPATS Week 2: A New Model

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:05:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 2: A New Model
Should I or Shouldn’t I? People of faith ask themselves that question hundreds of times in any given week. To what extent should we either engage, or withdraw from the culture around us?
Reading: Daniel 1:1-8 (NIV)

EXPATS Week 1: Exiles & Foreigners

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – EXPATS Week 1: Exiles & Foreigners
The nation of Australia looks very different today than it did 100 years ago. The great richness and diversity of many different cultures, now brings us many blessings, and yet at the same time, the corresponding rise in religious diversity begs the question, is it fair to call ourselves a Christian nation? In this new series, we’ll explore what it means to live a life of Christian faith in a multi-faith world.
Reading: Daniel 1:1-8 (NIV)

Guest Speaker// Mike Hardie: I am who I AM says I am

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:35:00 +1000

Guest Speaker// Mike Hardie: I am who I AM says I am
Mike Hardie is a follower of Jesus, husband to Terasa, father of Seriyah and pastor and church planter of THRIVE in Sydney’s southern beaches. Mike speaks at churches, conferences & colleges on leadership, ministry and church planting. He loves music, coffee, books and sport. He will be speaking on Identity, which effects everything. If you think you’re a loser you will act like a loser. If you see yourself the way God sees you based on what He has done for you and who he has called us to be (Matthew 5:14) then this will effect how you behave in every way. Ephesians 2:10 illustrates that who God says we are precedes what he wants / has planned for us to do. Implications: If you believe you are a wise person (or God calls you to be a wise person) you act increasingly wise but if you see yourself as a fool you’ll go in making foolish mistakes.

He Week 4: He will return

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:15:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – He Week 4: He will return
Sadly, teaching on Christ’s Return has become less prominent over the years, mainly as a reaction to the excessive, almost fanatical emphasis placed on it by certain religious groups. However, the New Testament & Jesus Himself make it very clear that the promise of His Return is a reality & one we do well to heed. Far from being a source of threat or fear, His return is meant to be a source of great hope & encouragement for us all.
Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (GNT)

He Week 3: He is the One

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:10:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – He Week 3: He is the One
Jesus is unique among all the religious leaders of the world – not only because He rose again & lives today, but because He actually made the bold (some would say “outrageous”) claim that He is the only Son of God. In a world of tolerance & acceptance of all faiths & beliefs, that’s a difficult assertion to defend – but as Christians, this belief is at the core of our message..
Reading: John 14:1-7 (NIV)

He Week 2: He has overcome

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:05:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – He Week 2: He has overcome
Being the only person in history to rise from death (and stay risen) means Jesus has overcome many things – the most obvious being death itself. However, He has also conquered things like fear, pessimism, doubt & defeat. Those who believe “in the power of the Resurrection” are able to overcome & rise above anything that would prevent them from becoming all they are meant to be in Christ.
Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23 (GNT)

He Week 1: He is alive

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +1000

Speaker – Graham Agnew – He Week 1: He is alive
Despite His teaching on the subject, these early disciples failed to grasp the reality of Jesus’ resurrection – until they were confronted by the evidence: a stone rolled away; folded grave clothes; no body. The evidence for Christ’s Resurrection is compelling, as is the evidence for His Living Presence in the world today.
Reading: Luke 24:1-12 (GNT)

Family Service: Building a legacy

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +1000

Speakers: Sam Haddon, Sarah Anderson, Kristyn Haddon – Family Service: Building a legacy.

Family Service Building a legacy: partnering together to impress lasting truths on generations. Family services are a way we bring all the Sunday morning programmes together for an inspirational time of teaching, music, drama and lots more.This week we’re focusing on “building a legacy: partnering together to impress lasting truths on generations”.

Roadblocks Week 5: SUFFERING - Why do bad things happen to good people?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:20:00 +1100

Speaker – Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 5: SUFFERING – Why do bad things happen to good people?
From TV screens, to every day life. Pain and suffering is an inevitability in this world. If the God of the bible is so powerful and good, then how can you believe in a God who allows bad things to happen to good people?
Reading:Matthew 16:21-28 (NIV)

Roadblocks Week 4: TRUTH - Aren't there a lot of truths?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:15:00 +1100

Speaker – Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 4: TRUTH – Aren’t there a lot of truths?
We live in a modern society, were everyone’s truth is their own right? How can Christians claim to hold the only truth?
Reading: Luke 24:3-35 (GNT)

Roadblocks Week 3: HELL - Why does God seem so angry?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:10:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 3: HELL – Why does God seem so angry?
Christians often talk about a “loving God”. If he is so loving, then what about Hell? How can you believe in a God that seems to be loving and yet angry at the same time?
Reading: Luke 12:5 (NIV)

Roadblocks Week 2: EXCLUSIVITY - Is there really only one way to God?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:05:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Roadblocks Week 2: EXCLUSIVITY – Is there really only one way to God?
We live in a world full of lots of religions, which are (generally) full of lots of Godly people. How then, can Christians claim to know the “exclusive way to God?” Isn’t Christianity just one of a number of valid faiths?
Reading: John 14:5-7 (GNT)

Roadblocks Week 1: DOUBTS - What if I have them?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Roadblocks Week 1: DOUBTS – What if I have them?
What if I have doubts? Is Jesus the ONLY way to God? What about Hell? Why do Christians claim to hold the truth – aren’t there lot’s of truths? If God is so good, why is there suffering in the word?
Ever had these questions, or been asked these questions? They are just some of the main “Roadblocks” to Christianity.
Join us for this new 6 week series, that will take an insightful and challenging look at the questions you or your friends may have about the faith.
Reading: John 20:24-30 (NIV)

God is Able Week 4: ...Able to Satisfy

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:05:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 4: ...Able to Satisfy
When Christians talk about “satisfaction in a spiritual sense, they’re referring to a deep level of inner peace and certainty that God is always with them in every circumstance and will never forsake them. In John 15:11 Jesus speaks about this joy “being in us” and that reality “makes our joy complete”. Now there’s a God who is able to satisfy.
Reading: John 15:10-17 (GNT)

God is Able Week 3: ...Able to Succeed

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:00:00 +1100

SPeaker: Sam Haddon – God is Able Week 3: ...Able to Succeed.
Paul is “on a roll” when in Ephesians 3:20, he talks about God “being able to do so much more than we can ever ask for or even imagine”. Here was a man with an unshakeable conviction only limited by the extent of their imagination when it comes to Kingdom outcomes. This is wonderful news for Churches wanting to achieve great things for God.
Reading: Eph 3:14-20 (NIV)

God is Able Week 2: ...Able to Supply

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 2: ...Able to Supply.
The Christians in Philippi clearly understood the need for generosity when it came to supporting their friend and colleague, Paul. He pays tribute to them and says “it was very good of you to help me” but further down in this passage he attributes his resources to God “who supplies all my needs”. What’s the link between our generosity and God’s provision?
Reading: Phil 4:14-20 (GNT)

God is Able Week 1: ...Able to Save

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – God is Able Week 1: ...Able to Save

The power of Peter’s declaration that “Salvation is to be found through Jesus alone” echoes down through the centuries and forms the very heart of the Christian Gospel. But what are we saved from? What are we saved to?

Reading: Acts 4:5-12 (GNT)

I Heart This Place - Week 4: A Place of Care

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place Week 4: A Place of Care
Let’s be real… Life has it’s ups and downs and fair share of knocks. Doctors, and support agencies often care because they have to (it’s their job). Wouldn’t you love a place of Caring filled with people who are concerned not because they have to, but want to?

Reading: James 5:7-20 (NIV)

I Heart This Place - Week 3: A Place That's Different

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place Week 3: A Place That’s Different

The new TV series Revenge seems to aptly characterise the trend of the world around us. An eye for an eye… get even! Wouldn’t you love a place that’s DIFFERENT?

Reading: James 4:1-12 (NIV)

I Heart This Place - Week 2: A Place of Equals

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – I Heart This Place Week 2: A Place of Equals.
In societies and cultures all around the world, we see all sorts of distinctions. Maybe you’ve felt them, whether Social, Economic or Racial?. How and WHY is the Church such a radically different picture? Wouldn’t you love a place of Equality?
Reading: James 2:1-7 (GNT)

I Heart This Place - Week 1: A Place of Stability

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – I Heart This Place – Week 1: A Place of Stability
From Governments, to Corporations, their laws and policies are constantly changing and being changed. What if there were a place where the guiding principles were constant. Wouldn’t you love a Place of Stability?

Reading: James 1:18-27 (NIV)

Cure for the Common Life Week 4: Freedom in Captivity

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 4: Freedom In Captivity

It’s one of the great paradoxes of the Christian faith, that true freedom is actually to be found in surrender and commitment to Jesus Christ. It was He who said: “Those who save their life will lose it…”

Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 (GNT)

Cure for the Common Life Week 3: Putting "Purr" into Purpose

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Cure for the Common Life Week 3: Putting “Purr” into Purpose.

An engine running smoothly for the purpose it was made for is said to be “purring”. Similarly, when our lives are pursuing the purpose for which God made us, we can discover a much greater level of “performance”.

Reading: Philippians 1:20-26 (GNT)

Cure for the Common Life Week 2: Different Gifts, One Giver

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Cure for the Common Life Week 2: Different Gifts, One Giver.
How can/does our faith in Jesus Christ move us from mediocrity to making a difference? Discovering and using the gifts God has given us is a crucial factor in taking us out of the mundane…
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NIV)

Cure for the Common Life Week 1: Discover Your Uniqueness

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)

Success or Significance? Week 4: The X Factor

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)

Success or Significance? Week 3: Unfathomable Stereotype

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)

Success or Significance? Week 2: Conquering Consistency

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)

Success or Significance? Week 1: New Beginnings

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)

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

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)

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

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?

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

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)

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

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

Moments of Decision

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.

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

Dark | Light

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)

HIStory Week 5: Jesus: The Wiki-Leak

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)

HIStory Week 4: Jesus: The God. Personified

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)

HIStory Week 3: Jesus: The Lifeguard

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)

HIStory Week 2: Jesus: The One

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)

HIStory Week 1: Jesus: The Reason

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)

Guest Speaker: Steve Hodgson

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.

Boundless Generosity

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)

From The Heart - Week 2 PM: Michael Thomas

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Michael Thomas – From the Heart with Michael Thomas.
Michael was called to ministry at a young age and begun his training at only 17. He brings over a decade of ministry experience to Northside’s leadership, with almost six years serving as Northside’s Worship Pastor. Michael has studied at WAAPA and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and was the Director of Music of St Andrew’s College, Sydney University for four years. Michael currently oversees Northside’s Creative Ministries, including Worship and Creative Arts and Media Departments as well as most aspects involved in our Sunday Services

From The Heart - Week 1 PM: Michael McQueen

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.

From The Heart - Week 1 AM: Kristyn Haddon

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.

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

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

Family Tithes - Week 1: Why Do Christians Give?

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Colossians in About 20 Minutes

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.

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 1: Empowered

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.

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

Leading A Legacy Week 5: Preach

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)

Leading A Legacy Week 4: Persevere

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)

Leading A Legacy Week 3: Produce

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)

Leading A Legacy Week 2: Progress

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)

Leading A Legacy Week 1: Protect

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)

Special Guest: Edwina Blair - Humility

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.

Northside Women 20110505

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:15:00 +1000

Anchor Points Week 6: Jesus Will Return

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.

Anchor Points Week 5: Eternity is A Reality

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)

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

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)

Anchor Points Week 3: Forgiveness Is Assured Through Jesus

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)

Anchor Points Week 2: God Answers Every Prayer

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)

Anchor Points Week 1: I Can Know I Am Saved

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)

Living Hope - Week 6: Product of Hope

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

Living Hope- Week 5: Death & Hope

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)

Living Hope- Week 4: Hardships & Hope

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)

Living Hope - Week 3: Object of Hope

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.

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

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)

Living Hope: Week 1 - Reason for Hope

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)

About Jeremiah in About 20 Minutes

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)

3 Easter Questions: Week 3 - Where is He?

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)

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

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)

3 Easter Questions: Week 1 - Who is He?

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)

Family Service

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!

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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?

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

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)

Consistency Week 4: Awareness of God's Presence

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)

Consistency Week 3: Dealing with Temptation

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)

Consistency Week 2: Faith Sharing

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)

Consistency Week 1: Our Prayer Devotional Lives

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)

The WHY Behind Church Week 4: For Christians Only?

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

The WHY Behind Church Week 3: A Religious Exercise?

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

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

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.

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

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

The WHY Behind Church Week 2: Just Another Club?

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

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

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

Kingdom of Heaven 2011 Week 2: Like Cooking With Yeast

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

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

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

Elemental - Week 4: Vision

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

Elemental - Week 3: Growth

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

Elemental - Week 2: Rhythm

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

Elemental - Week 1: Faith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One Thing

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

Choose Your Own Adventure

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!

Name Above All Names - Week 3: Prince of Peace

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 6: Embarking

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

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 5: Embracing

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

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 4: Emancipated

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

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 3: Embodying

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.

To the Ends of the Earth - Week 2: Embattled

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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

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.

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

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.

Spiritual Capacity & Christian Leadership

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:30:00 +1100

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

Following Jesus: A Dangerous Journey

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

The Hole in Your Heart

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

Substitutes - Week 6: The Ultimate Substitute

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

Substitutes - Week 5: Cause Idols

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

Substitutes - Week 4: Ants and Grasshoppers

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

Substitutes - Week 3: Making A Name

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

Substitutes - Week 2: Square Pegs

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

Substitutes - Week 1: God Amongst gods

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

The Greatest Gift A Dad Can Give

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

proVision - Week 4: A Vision for the 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

proVision - Week 3: A Vision for UNITY

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

proVision - Week 2: A Vision for FREEDOM

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

proVision - Week 1: A Vision for the IMPOSSIBLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You're Invited - Week 2: Come & Remember

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Art of Love - Part III: Love Others

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

The Art of Love - Part II: Love God

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

The Art of Love - Part I: Love Defined

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

The Ultimate Lifestyle Part - III: Praying with Power

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +1000

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

The Ultimate Lifestyle - Part II: Praying for Ourselves

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +1000

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

The Ultimate Lifestyle - Part I: Praying for Others

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?

Four Ways to Manage Family Conflict - Part IV

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

Four Ways to Better Understand a Teenager - Part III

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

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

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

Four Ways to Strengthen a Marriage - Part 1

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

Laws of Motion Part IV: The Theory of Perseverance

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

Laws of Motion - Part III: The Theory of Adaptability

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

Laws of Motion - Part II: The Theory of Focus

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

Laws of Motion - Part I: The Theory of Opposition

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

Some Assembly Required

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

Open Up and Say Ahhh: The Taming of the Tongue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good Friday Message

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…

Jesus Wants to Save Christians

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Darkness to Light: Part III - Woman at the Well

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

Darkness to Light: Part II - Zacchaeus

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

Darkness to Light: Part I - A Madman Turns Missionary

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

Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part III - Amos

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

Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part II - Jonah

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +1100

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

Major Issues in Minor Prophets: Part I - Hosea

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:45:00 +1100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life in HD: Part III - Avoiding Burn In

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

Life in HD: Part II - Adjusting the Contrast

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)

Life in HD: Part I - Choosing the Right Resolution

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)

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:00 +1100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Word From The Lord: JUSTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Truth on Fire: Part II - Justification By Faith Defined

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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?

What Next?

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part VI - Real Life Recognised

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)

REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part V - Keep Asking

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)

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

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)

REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part III - New Rules

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)

REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part II - State of The Heart

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:35:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – REAL LIFE AWAITS: Studies of the Sermon on the Mount. Part II – State of The Heart

Appearances can be deceiving… but not to Jesus. In this part of the sermon he calls us to do more than just look good on the outside! Being right with God is more that just doing the right things.

Week 2: State of the Heart: Beyond the Righteousness of Scribes & Pharisees

Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 (NIV)

REAL LIFE AWAITS: Part I - Real Life Revealed

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:30:00 +1000

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

Week 1: Real Life Revealed – The Beatitudes

Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV)

Mind Games - Part III: I Don't Need God

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:32:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Mind Games: Overcoming the Lies We Tell Ourselves. Part III – I Don’t Need God

There are many things in life that can hinder a close relationship with God . . . Yet we don’t realise we can be one of them! In this series, we explore some common perceptions that get in the way of the relationship God intends to have with you.

Week 3: I Don’t Need God

Mind Games - Part II: I Lack Faith

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Mind Games: Overcoming the Lies We Tell Ourselves. Part II – I Lack Faith

Week 2: I Lack Faith

Mind Games - Part I: I Feel Abandoned

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Mind Games: Overcoming the Lies We Tell Ourselves. Part I – I Feel Abandoned

Week 1: I Feel Abandoned

God's Way to Un-Worry: A Christian Perspective on Stress Management

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – God’s Way to Un-Worry: A Christian Perspective on Stress Management

There’s a well known Insurance Company using the term un-worry to promote it’s inexpensive policies. Well, taking the stress out of insurance payments is one thing, but reducing the levels of stress and anxiety in our lives is something else: it takes more than a catchy phrase or a clever jingle. Fortunately, Jesus Christ has the answers . .

Reading: Matthew 6:25 -34

The Top Five... Prayers Most Requested - Part V: Lord I Need More of You

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Top Five… Prayers Most Requested – Part I: Lord I Need Guidance

The range of prayer requests during our end of service Ministry times is quite vast. However, there are a number of themes that keep recurring and in this Series Graham will reveal the top 5 and provide a Biblical perspective on each.

Week Four: Lord I Need More of You…

The Top Five... Prayers Most Requested - Part IV: Lord I Need Forgiveness

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Top Five… Prayers Most Requested – Part IV: Lord I Need Forgiveness

Week Four: Lord I Need Forgiveness…

The Top Five... Prayers Most Requested - Part II: Lord I Need Healing

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Top Five… Prayers Most Requested – Part II: Lord I Need Healing…

Week Two: Lord I Need Healing…

The Top Five... Prayers Most Requested - Part III: Lord I Need Strength

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Top Five… Prayers Most Requested – Part III: Lord I Need Strength

Week Three: Lord I Need Strength…

The Top Five... Prayers Most Requested - Part I: Lord I Need Guidance

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Top Five… Prayers Most Requested – Part I: Lord I Need Guidance

Week One: Lord I Need Guidance…

Threads - the things that bind us together - Part III: Relationship Recon

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Threads – the things that bind us together – Part III: Relationship Recon

Establishing, developing and managing those important links in our life . . .

Week 3 – Relationship Recon

God’s plan for our lives is to engage with others – but do we really expect others to come to us? In this message we’ll explore how we can venture out and establish healthy new connections in our lives.

Threads - the things that bind us together - Part II: Rocky Relationships

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Threads – the things that bind us together. Part II: Rocky Relationships

Establishing, developing and managing those important links in our life . . .

Week 2 – In A Tangle/Rocky Relationships

How to untangle those messy situations? Dealing with conflict in relationships can be difficult – but not impossible. What does the Bible teach about restoring relationships that are a little rocky?

Threads - the things that bind us together - Part I: Real Relationships

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Threads – the things that bind us together. Part I: Real Relationships

Establishing, developing and managing those important links in our life . . .

Week 1 – Preparing the Pattern//Real Relationships.

How can the cross-stitches make sense if we have no pattern to begin with? Our relationship to God should be the benchmark for all of our interaction with others – so what are the key strands that bind us together with God?

Time to Choose: Part IV - Daring to be Different. Daniel in the Lion's Den.

Sun, 17 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Time to Choose: Part IV – Daring to be Different. Daniel in the Lion’s Den.

Throughout their long history, the ancient Israelites experienced decisive moments in their journey with God when they realised it was time to choose. Everyday we face moments when it’s time to choose: faith or doubt? courage or fear? peace or stress?

Week Four: Daring to be Different. Daniel in the Lion’s Den

Reading: Daniel 6:11-19 (NIV)

Time to Choose: Part III - Go For it Gideon

Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Time to Choose: Part III – Go For it Gideon. Gideon defeats the Midianites.

Week Three: Go For it Gideon – Gideon defeats the Midianites

Reading: Judges 7:9 – 18

Time to Choose: Part II - Anything but Calm, on Mt Carmel Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

Sun, 17 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Time to Choose: Part II – Anything but Calm, on Mt Carmel Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

Week Two: Anything but Calm, on Mt Carmel Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

Reading: 1 Kings 18:30 – 38

Time to Choose: Part I - Disillusionment in the Desert Moses and the children of Israel

Sun, 17 May 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Time to Choose: Part I – Disillusionment in the Desert Moses and the children of Israel.

Week One: Disillusionment in the Desert Moses and the children of Israel

Reading: Exodus 13:10 – 14

MOTHER'S DAY - The Voice of Truth

Sun, 10 May 2009 09:11:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic – The Voice of Truth

Inspired by the Casting Crowns song of the same title, this message explores the voices in our life. Whose voice has power in your life? Whose voice are you listening to? What might the Voice of Truth be saying to you?

When People Drop In - Guest Speaker: Ian Docker

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Guest Speaker: Ian Docker – When People Drop In

Ian returns to Northside after a powerful and thought-provoking message last year.

Be sure not to miss the different perspective Ian brings to the platform.

Reading: Luke 10:38-41

PARABLES: The Greatest Stories Ever Told - Part V: Gardening God's Way

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told – Part V: Gardening God’s Way: The Parable of The Vine & Branches

Apples come from apple trees, oranges from orange trees . . . does “the fruit” in your life look like it comes from God’s tree? In this message, we’ll explore how we can live lives that are free from artificial flavours, colours and preservatives!

Reading: John 15:1-8 (GNT)

PARABLES: The Greatest Stories Ever Told - Part IV: Consider Your Commitment

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told – Part IV: Consider Your Commitment

Plans, Pricing and Project Management – They’re all vital parts of a building project. So what has been the pre-project planning for our own lives? Have we really thought about the cost of following Christ? More importantly – have we weighed up what it will cost NOT to follow him?

Reading: Luke 14: 28 – 30, 33 (NIV)

PARABLES: The Greatest Stories Ever Told - Part III: Lost

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told – Part III: Lost

The Parable of The Lost Sheep

Are you headed home or for the hills?

Either way, this story demonstrates someone is desperately searching for you.

Reading: Matthew 18: 12-15

PARABLES: The Greatest Stories Ever Told - Part II: Thow it Out There

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:45:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told – Part II: Throw it Out There

The Parable of The Sower
Words are seeds? On the surface, this looks like another one of Jesus’ wacky stories about farming, yet – will you come to realise this story is really about you?

Reading: Luke 8: 5-1

PARABLES: The Greatest Stories Ever Told - Part I: Be Careful Where You Build

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Parables: The Greatest Stories Ever Told
Part I – The Parable of Wise & Foolish Builders

How do we stand firm against the storms of everyday life?

In this story – Jesus claims that the preparation must happen long before the clouds begin to appear. Join us as we learn how to lay firm foundations for our lives.

Reading Matthew 7:24-27

From Heartbreak to Heartburn

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – From Heartbreak to Heartburn

In a remarkable incident, two disciples on the Emmaus road go from despair to a point where one remarks to the other “Wasn’t it like a fire burning in us when he talked to us on the road…” (v32) The Risen Christ can have the same transforming effect on us today.

Reading: Luke 24: 28-35

Easter Sunday: He's Alive - Today we celebrate the power and reality of Christ's Resurrection

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Easter Sunday He’s Alive

In the cemetery on that first Easter morning, the women coming to visit Jesus’ tomb were asked a stunning question by two angels: “Why are you looking among the dead for the one who is alive?” Today we celebrate the power and reality of Christ’s Resurrection.

Reading: Luke 24:1-12

Easter Sunday: He's Alive!

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Easter Sunday: He’s Alive

In the cemetery on that first Easter morning, the women coming to visit Jesus’ tomb were asked a stunning question by two angels: Why are you looking among the dead for the one who is alive? Today we celebrate the power and reality of Christ’s Resurrection.

Reading: Luke 24:1 – 12

Famous Last Words - Part IV: It is Finished!

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:15:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Week Four: It is Finished!

Is this a word of defeat, triumph, or a combination of both? What are the implications for us in these famous last words from Jesus?

What was finished (and what was begun?)

Reading: John 19:25 – 30

Famous Last Words - Part III: Today you will be with Me in Paradise

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:13:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Week Three: Today you will be with Me in Paradise

The extent of Jesus’ love and compassion knows no bounds. Even in the process of dying He extends forgiveness and the promise of Eternal life to the thief on the Cross.

Reading: Luke 23:32 – 43

Famous Last Words - Part II: My God, My God, Why?

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Week Two: My God, My God, Why?

In expressing these last words, Jesus tells us He truly does know and understand our times of loneliness, desertion and bewilderment.

Reading: Matthew 27:45 -53

Famous Last Words - Part I: Father Forgive Them

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Week One: Father Forgive Them

These were among the last words spoken by Jesus before His death and they reveal so much about the Faith, as its meant to be lived.

Reading: Luke 23:32 – 37

The Final Week: Part IV - The Cross

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:25:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Final Week: Part IV – The Cross

Gulgotha – A”skull-like” hill on the outskirts of Jerusalem would be the place in which the most significant event in world history took place. What does it mean to unlock the “power of the cross” in our daily lives?

Week Four: The Cross

The Final Week: Part III - The Garden

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Final Week: Part III – The Garden

Gethsemane – A small garden just outside of Jerusalem saw one of history’s darkest hours as a saviour prays for strength in the midst of fear and uncertainty. What can we learn from Jesus’ example when we go through our own “Gethsemane” moments in life?
Week Three: The Garden

The Final Week: Part II - The Last Supper

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Final Week: Part II – The Last Supper

Saying goodbye is often a hard thing to do, and so it was for Jesus and his best friends – the disciples. Join us as we journey back to that final night in the upper room and experience the joy’s and the grief of that final meal together.
Week Two: The Last Supper

Reading: Luke 22:7-23 (NIV)

The Final Week: Part I - The Triumphal Entry

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – The Final Week: Part I – The Triumphal Entry

People pleasing can often be a problem. For Jesus, shouts of joy would soon turn to shouts of contempt.

In a world where public opinion still turns so quickly, what can we learn from Jesus’ example as he prepared himself for his final week of His ministry.
Week One: The Triumphal Entry

Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV)

Wake Up! Part III - Calling for A King

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Wake Up! – Week Three: Calling for A King

The prophets were people who provided a “Wake Up Call” to their peers, pointing to changes that would one day be fulfilled. Zechariah called for a King… but it was not what everyone was thinking! Join us as we look at the prelude to one of Easter’s most significant event’s – long before it happened.

Week Three: Calling for A King

Reading: Zechariah 9:9-17 (NIV)

Wake Up! Part II - Calling for A Saviour

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Wake Up! – Week Two: Calling for A Saviour

New Series: Wake Up! A Study of the Prophets The prophets were people who provided a Wake Up Call to their peers, pointing to changes that would one day be fulfilled.
In this series we’ll look at 3 different Prophets and the message of change that would eventually arrive in the person of Jesus.

Week Two: Calling for A Saviour – Isaiah

Reading: Isaiah 52.13-53.11

Wake Up! Part I - Calling for A New Relationship

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Wake Up! – Week One: Calling for a New Relationship

Week one: Calling for a New Relationship – Jeremiah
Reading: Jeremiah 31.31-34 (NIV)

Five Promises - With Your Name on Them: Part V

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Week Five: Loved

Romans 8:35 asks “What can separate us from the love of Christ” If the answer is “nothing” (and it is), we should feel the most loved people in the whole world.

Reading: Rom 8:31 – 39

Five Promises - With Your Name on Them: Part IV

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:05:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Week Four: Transformed

Romans 8:19 -21 promises that one day our mortal beings will be transformed into immortal beings. With this in mind, is it possible to get a little “heaven on earth” action before that day?

Reading: Rom 8:18-30

Five Promises - With Your Name on Them: Part III

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Week Three: Adopted

Romans 8:16 states – God’s Spirit joins himself to our spirits to declare we are God’s children. How does it feel to be part of God’s Royal Family?

Reading: Rom 8:14-17

Five Promises - With Your Name on Them: Part II

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Week Two: Empowered

Romans 8:11 says we will be given life (with a capital “L”) if the Spirit who raised Jesus from death lives within us. Does that sound like empowerment to you?

Reading: Rom 8:9 – 13

Five Promises - With Your Name on Them: Part I

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Week One: Freed

Romans 8:2 declares we have been set free “from the law of sin and death.” It’s a great promise but what does it mean in our everyday lives? How free do you feel?

Reading: Rom 8:1 – 8

IDENTITY: Part III - I am a Stranger

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon

Do you ever wonder who we really are or why we exist? This series helps us understand our identity as Christians and how we are made unique for a purpose.

Week Three: I am a Stranger

Reading: 1 Peter 2:11-12

IDENTITY: Part II - I am Royalty

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Do you every wonder who we really are or why we exist? This series helps us understand our identity as Christians and how we are made unique for a purpose.

Week Two: I am Royalty
Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-11

IDENTITY: Part I - I am a Child of God

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Do you every wonder who we really are or why we exist? This series helps us understand our identity as Christians and how we are made unique for a purpose.

Week One: I am a Child of God
Reading: 1 John 5:1-5

"Whatever"

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. “Whatever” It’s a word that’s become part of our everyday speech and usually denotes “let’s see what happens.” When applied to our spiritual life it actually has a strong foundation in Biblical teaching. Paul was always ready for whatever…

WHY? - Part II: Serve Our Community // Why Serve Others?

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Why Serve Others?

Join us as Sam explores, from a biblical basis, the second part of our vision statement “Serve Our Community”.

WHY? - Part I: Building THE Community // Why Do Church?

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Why Do Church?

God's New Year Resolution... For You?

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – God’s New Year Resolution… For You?

In Jeremiah 29:11 God made certain promises to the ancient Israelites; He spoke about “plans to bring prosperity and not disaster… plans to bring about the future you hope for.”

To what extent can we claim these promises as God’s New Year resolution for us?

Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Design your 2009 - Part IV: Make Way For Whatever

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Continuing Series: Design your 2009

We put thought into the design of a new home; the itinerary of a trip; the outline of a speech. But how many of us amble into a New Year with very little, if any thought, as to the outcomes we desire…?

Week Four: Make Way For Whatever

Reading: Philippians 4:10-13

Design your 2009 - Part III: Make a Feature of Faith

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Continuing Series: Design your 2009

Week Three: Make a Feature of Faith

Reading: Hebrews 11:1 – 6

Design your 2009 - Part II: Make Provision for Problems

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:45:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Continuing Series: Design your 2009

Week Two: Make Provision for Problems

Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7 – 12

Design your 2009 - Part I: Make Room For Rejuvenation

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Continuing Series: Design your 2009

Week One: Make Room For Rejuvenation

Reading: Matthew 11:25-30

How do you follow an act like Christmas?

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew.Dealing with the post Christmas blues.

An overview of the events recorded in the Gospels, following the birth of Jesus Christ. A close look at what happened will help us in dealing with the post Christmas blues.

Reading: Luke 2:22-23

Christmas Morning 2008 - The Birth of Jesus Christ

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Christmas Morning 2008 – The Birth of Jesus Christ

Reading: Matthew 1:18-23

Introducing: Joe The Carpenter

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Introducing Joe the Carpenter

A character study on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. What can we learn from his example to make us more effective in our walk with God?

Reading: Matt 1:18-25

Christmas in Tough Times - Part III: Finding Peace amid the Turbulence

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew: Christmas in Tough Times Part III: Finding Peace amid the Turbulence

Christmas 2008 is going to be tough for many Australians – not only because of our nations financial crisis, but because of the general mood of fear and uncertainty which seems to have people in its grip. The first Christmas was no bed of roses for those involved, but they managed to discover LOVE, JOY and PEACE and so can we!

Week 3: Finding PEACE amid the Turbulence

Reading: Matt 1:18-25

Christmas in Tough Times - Part II: Joy Amid the Pessimism

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Christmas in Tough Times

This week, Sam Haddon will explore how we begin to uncover true Joy when everything around us feels a little down…

Week Two: Joy Amid the Pessimism

Reading: 1 Peter 1:3

Christmas in tough times - Part I: Finding Love Amid the Fear

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Christmas in tough times

This Christmas, many Australians are heading into difficult times with economic turmoil and a rapidly changing social context. At the time of Jesus’ birth, things didn’t look to different from today. What does the bible show us, as we and our families move ahead into uncertain times.

Week One: Love Amid the Fear

There's Something About Mary

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. – What can we learn from this young woman, who in the midst of uncertainty and responsibility, still sang praise to God?

It must have been a daunting thought… she was to raise the saviour of the world.

What can we learn from this young woman, who in the midst of uncertainty and responsibility, still sang praise to God?

Reading Luke 1:39-56 NIV

Jesus Through the Eyes of Isaiah - Part I

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. – His insights are both powerful and prophetic . . . a perfect lead in to the coming Christmas Season.

Centuries before the time of Christ, God’s spirit inspired Isiaah to write extraordinary details about the life and times of the coming Messiah. His insights are both powerful and prophetic . . . a perfect lead in to the coming Christmas Season.

Week One: Reading: Isaiah 9: 2 – 7

iTruths for an iPod Generation - Part IV: I am the Bread of Life

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:08:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Studies of the I AM statements of Jesus:

During His ministry Jesus made a number of bold I am statements to declare His mission and identity. The question is: What do these various statements mean for us today?
Week Four: I am the Bread of Life..

Reading: John 6:22-35

iTruths for an iPod Generation - Part III: I am the Resurrection and the Life..

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon – Studies of the I AM statements of Jesus

During His ministry Jesus made a number of bold I AM statements to declare His mission and identity. The question is: What do these various statements mean for us today?
Week Three: I am the Resurrection and the Life..

Reading: John 11:25

iTruths for an iPod Generation - Part II: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life..

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Studies of the I AM statements of Jesus

During His ministry Jesus made a number of bold I AM statements to declare His mission and identity. The question is: What do these various statements mean for us today?
Week Two: I am the Way, the Truth and the Life..

Reading: John 14:6

iTruths for an iPod Generation - Part I: I am the Light of the World...

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Studies of the I AM statements of Jesus

During His ministry Jesus made a number of bold I am statements to declare His mission and identity. The question is: What do these various statements mean for us today?

Week One: I am the Light of the World…

Reading: John 8:12

Building to Last - Part IV: Laying a Firm Foundation.

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Building to Last – Part IV

One of our Core Values at Northside is to build the Community in order to serve our community. In this Series we’ll look at what it takes to build a solid community of God’s people.

Week Four: Laying a Firm Foundation… Jesus Christ: His message and mission as our motivation

Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Building to Last - Part III: Building Sites Need Power... A focus on the Holy Spirit

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:40:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew Building to Last – Part III

One of our Core Values at Northside is to build the Community in order to serve our community. In this Series we’ll look at what it takes to build a solid community of God’s people.

Week Three: Building Sites Need Power… A focus on the Holy Spirit

Reading: John 16:4-11

Building to Last - Part II: Keeping in Touch with the Architect

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Building to Last – Part II

One of our Core Values at Northside is to build the Community in order to serve our community. In this Series we’ll look at what it takes to build a solid community of God’s people.

Week Two: Keeping in Touch with the Architect . . . The absolute necessity of prayer

Reading: Col 4:2-6

Building to Last - Part I: Servant's Entrance, the Only Entrance

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Building to Last – Part I

One of our Core Values at Northside is to build the Community in order to serve our community. In this Series we’ll look at what it takes to build a solid community of God’s people.

Week One: Servant’s Entrance, the Only Entrance . . .What does it mean to have a servant heart?

Reading: Mark 10:35 – 45

Against The Tide - Part II: Stand Against Legalism

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Studies In the Colossians

The book of Colossians calls believers to take a stand and guides us to the transformation of our lies through the power of God.

Week Two: Stand Against Legalism
Many see Christianity from a perspective of rules and regulations. Join us this week as Graham Agnew uncovers the freedom we have in Jesus Christ as we take a stand against legalism.

Against The Tide - Part I: Stand Against Shallowness

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Studies In the Colossians: The book of Colossians calls believers to take a stand and guides us to the transformation of our lies through the power of God.

Week One: Stand Against Shallowness
In world of shifting trends and superficial truths, it is so difficult to stand for something, let alone stand against the “Tide of Shallowness”.
In this message, Sam Haddon will challenge us to search deeper and to find our firm footing on a firm foundation…

Reading: Colossians 1.23 (TNIV)

FAMILY SERVICE - 19th Oct 2008

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. This service will be a celebration of the fact we value children & families at Northside.

Join us for a fun and exciting service for ALL ages as we explore well known stories from the bible.

Beyond Your Everyday Happiness - Part IV: Happy are the Peacemakers

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Beyond Your Everyday Happiness – Part IV

Studies In the Beatitudes:

Everyone’s on a quest for happiness in life but sadly, some of the answers put forward by the society can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ described a level of happiness and inner peace that well and truly transcends your “everyday” level of happiness. Called “the Beatitude” this block of teaching contains a series of important spiritual principals, which applied in daily living, might have the potential to transform where we look for and how we experience true happiness.

Week Three:

Beyond Your Everyday Happiness - Part III: Happy are the Merciful

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Beyond Your Everyday Happiness – Part III

Studies In the Beatitudes:

Week Three: Happy are those who are merciful to others

Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 (GNB)

Beyond Your Everyday Happiness - Part II: Happy are those who Mourn

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – Beyond Your Everyday Happiness – Part II

Studies In the Beatitudes:

Week Three: Happy are those who mourn

Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 (GNB)

Beyond Your Everyday Happiness - Part I: Happy are the Poor in Spirit

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Beyond Your Everyday Happiness – Part I

Studies In the Beatitudes:

Everyone’s on a quest for happiness in life but sadly, some of the answers put forward by the society can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ described a level of happiness and inner peace that well and truly transcends your everyday level of happiness. Called the Beatitude this block of teaching contains a series of important spiritual principals, which applied in daily living, might have the potential to transform where we look for and how we experience true happiness.

Week Three: Happy are those who mourn

Reading: Matthew 5:1 – 12 (NIV)

Once Upon A Parable - Part III: Be Prepared

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:37:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus is famous for His parables: simple stories with a spiritual meaning – at least that’s what we’ve been lead to believe. In reality, Jesus’ parables were revolutionary statements about the nature of God and how He views us. They would have stunned the people of Jesus’ day and their potency is just as strong in 2008.

Week Three: “Be Prepared” (The parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids)

Reading: Matthew 25:1 – 30

Once Upon A Parable - Part II: One Very Lucky Sheep

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus is famous for His parables: simple stories with a spiritual meaning – at least that’s what we’ve been lead to believe. In reality, Jesus parables were revolutionary statements about the nature of God and how He views us. They would have stunned the people of Jesus day and their potency is just as strong in 2008.

Week Two: One very Lucky Sheep – the parable of the lost sheep

Reading:Luke 15:1 – 7

Once Upon A Parable - Part I: Savvy Christians

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Jesus is famous for His parables: simple stories

with a spiritual meaning – at least that’s what we’ve been lead to believe. In reality, Jesus parables were revolutionary statements about the nature of God and how He views us. They would have stunned the people of Jesus day and their potency is just as strong in 2008.

Week One: Savvy Christians (the Parable of the shrewd manager)

Reading: Luke 16:1 – 9

Christianity on L Plates: Studies in 1 Corinthians - Part III

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. The people who made up the Corinthian Church were not only brand new to the Faith, they had come from dark, shadowy pasts in ancient paganism. They had a lot of growing and a lot of learning to do. We do well to heed what Paul tells them about some of the basics of Christianity.

Week Three: Spiritual Gifts: Tools not Trophies

Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1 – 11

Christianity on L Plates: Studies in 1 Corinthians - Part II

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Week Two: Familiarity Breeds . . .

Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 2

Joy Robbers - Part III

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. In our Journey with Jesus, there are forces at work within us, at the emotional and spiritual levels, that can rob us of the joy, peace and sense of wellbeing God wants us to enjoy.

Week Three: Depression

Joy Robbers - Part II

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:30:00 +1000

Week Two: Anger

Joy Robbers - Part I

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Week One: Fear

Christianity on L Plates: Studies in 1 Corinthians - Part I

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Week One: Be Consistent: People Are Watching

Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:4 -13

Authentic

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. What does it mean to be authentic? How can we be an authentic community? By exploring Jesus model as the Good Shepherd (John 10) we can begin to understand how we too can be authentic.

Risking to Learn, Learning to Risk - Part III

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon.

When we stop taking risks, we stop growing. This is true of life in general but is especially true of our life in Christ. In this Series we are looking at 3 people in the BIble who took risks. Their example will inspire us to take more risks in the areas of service, giving and sharing our faith.

Week Three: Peter and John: In Acts 4 we read about the risks taken by Peter and John in boldly declaring their faith in Christ. They could have taken the easy option and said nothing. Instead, they saw the opportunity and grasped it with courage.

Reading: Acts 4:5 – 12

Risking to Learn, Learning to Risk - Part II

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Risking to Learn, Learning to Risk (Part 2)

Week Two: David: King David had the opportunity to take the easy way out and use a free gift as his offering to God. He refused to do so, insisting rather on making an offering which cost him plenty.

Reading: 2 Samuel 24:18 – 25

A Faith Foundation

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. What do you want to be remembered for?

Perhaps that thought has crossed your mind once or twice….

Just before his last days, the Apostle Paul finds himself in a Roman prison and instead of thinking about escape, he offers encouragement. After years of ministry… what things mattered the most?

Bible reading: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Risking to Learn, Learning to Risk - Part I

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Risking to Learn, Learning to Risk (Part 1)

Week One – Nehemiah: A man who saw a need, believed he had the ability to address it and then, by faith, took a risk and become heavily involved.

Reading: Nehemiah 1:1 – 4

Never the Same Again: Part V - Transformation, with a capital T

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Part 5: Transformation, with a capital T

He was the kind of man your parents warned you to keep away from: an evil, deeply disturbed, demonic individual. Nobody wanted to know him, let alone help him. But then he had an encounter with Jesus which cleansed him of the evil forces that had held him captive . . . and he was never the same again.

FAMILY SERVICE - Fruits of the Spirit

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. This service will be a celebration of the fact we value children and families at Northside.

Join us for a fun and exciting service for ALL ages as we explore well known stories from the bible.

Never The Same Again: Part IV: From Persecutor to Preacher - The Transformation of Saul

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Part 4: From Persecutor to Preacher – The Transformation of Saul

Prior to his encounter with the Resurrected Christ, Saul was one of the great persecutors of the newfound Christian Community. But following this roadside meeting, his life was changed forever and he went on to be one of the greatest preachers the Church has ever known.

He was never the same again . . .

Industrial Strength Prayers - Part III: A Plea for Healing

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Part 3: A Plea for Healing

In Mark 9 there’s a desperate man who brings his deeply disturbed son to Jesus, for healing. THe man’s heart-felt prayer results in a spectacular healing . .

Reading: Mark 9:17 – 29

Never The Same Again: Part III - Under New Management - The Story of Zacchaeus

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Part 3:

Following his encounter with Jesus Zacchaeus was transformed into a man of honesty and integrity. Prior to the meeting, his life had been characterised by rip offs and shady deals, but Jesus ensured he was never the same again . . .

Industrial Strength Prayers - Part II: A Plea for Power

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Part 2: A Plea for Power
When praying for the Christians in Ephesus, Paul concentrates on the theme of power: power for inner strength . . .power to understand . . . power for deeper faith

Reading: Ephesians 3:14 -21

Never The Same Again: Part II. Back on His Feet Again - The man at the Bethesda Pool

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Part 2: Back on His Feet Again – The man at the Bethesda Pool

Following his encounter with Jesus at the Bethesda Pool, a certain man was able to walk for the first time in 38 years! Prior to the meeting, his life had been one of dependence, pain and helplessness, but Jesus ensured he was never the same again . . .

Industrial Strength Prayers - Part I: A Plea for Forgiveness

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Industrial Strength Prayers – Part I: A Plea for Forgiveness

A close look at some of the great prayers in the Bible: Who prayed them? Why were they such strong prayers? What can we learn from them?

In Psalm 51 David acknowledges his sin and pleads for God’s forgiveness. It’s an industrial strength prayer because of its raw honesty and transparency.

Reading: Psalm 51:1 – 9

Never the Same Again: Part I - Free at Last

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Following her encounter with Jesus at a well in Samaria, a certain woman experienced unprecedented levels of freedom and confidence. Prior to the meeting her life had been a mess, but Jesus ensured she was never the same again . . .

The Darkness Within: Part IV - Depression

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew – The Darkness Within… Even the most spiritual person can find themselves struggling with some of the darker human emotions like restlessness, fear, anger and depression. The ancient Psalmists are among the biblical writers who provide the key to victory in these dark times.

Part 4: Depression – When darkness is our closest friend…

Reading: Psalm 88: 1-9

The Darkness Within: Part III - Anger

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Part 3: Anger – When we want to lash out…

Reading: Psalm 79: 1-7

The Darkness Within: Part II - Fear

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. The Darkness Within… Even the most spiritual person can find themselves struggling with some of the darker human emotions like restlessness, fear, anger and depression. The ancient Psalmists are among the biblical writers who provide the key to victory in these dark times.

Part 2: Fear – When we’re paralized with anxiety.

Reading: Psalm 55: 1-5, 16-19 (Good News Bible)

Grace Anatomy: Part III - Grace is Risky

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:25:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. Grace Anatomy. A study of God’s Grace: What is it?; examples form the bible; its impact on our lives. Part 3: Grace is Risky… The fall of Peter, following his denial of Jesus and his subsequent restoration to a position of leadership within the early Church. It was a miracle of Grace.

Luke 7:36 – 39

The Darkness Within: Part I - Restlessness

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Even the most spiritual person can find themselves struggling with some of the darker human emotions like restlessness, fear, anger and depression. The ancient Psalmists are among the biblical writers who provide the key to victory in these dark times.

Part 1: Restlessness – When we don’t find what we’re looking for.

Reading: Psalm 42: 1-5

Grace Anatomy: Part II - Grace is Redemptive

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. Grace Anatomy. A study of God’s Grace: What is it? examples form the bible. its impact on our lives. Part 2: Grace is Redemptive… The fall of Peter, following his denial of Jesus and his subsequent restoration to a position of leadership within the early Church. It was a miracle of Grace.

Reading: Luke 22:54 – 62

Grace Anatomy: Part I - Grace is Relentless

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. God is never going to give you up! The story of Hosea and his relentless pursuit of his wayward wife Gomer – paralleled with God’s pursuit of Israel.

Reading: Hosea 11:1-9

Giving Others the Time of Day

Sun, 25 May 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Guest Speaker: Ian Docker. We all need to slow down periodically in order to refocus on those relationships, values and goals that make life meaningful. It’s a matter of slowing down in order to keep up…Come and hear Ian Docker in his debut appearance at Northside Community Church.

Reading: Luke 5: 12-16

If Only We Were This Simple - Part I: Marriage

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. A Christian perspective on relationships between men & women…

If Only We Were This Simple - Part II: Discussion Panel

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:00 +1000

A fun-filled service when we quizzed a cross-section of our church community on all things relationship. From marriage to dating, singleness to engagement, an entertaining and informative message!

If Only We Were This Simple - Part III: The Single Life

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Sam shares about his journey through one stage of life we have all experienced…The Single Life.

About Jonah in About 20 Minutes

Sun, 18 May 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Join us for one of Snr. Pastor Graham Agnew’s popular 20 minute summaries of the key themes and topics of a specific Bible book. How much do you know about Jonah? Are you surprised there is absolutely no mention of a whale in that book? What else don’t you know about Jonah? What do you need to know about Jonah?

Reading: Jonah 1: 1-5 (Good News Bible)

FAMILY SERVICE - In The Beginning

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. A breif message in which Greer explores one of the most well known stories in the bible.

When in Romans - Part III: Be Righteous

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. A three week study of some key themes in Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this third week, Sam Haddon explores what it means to be right with God.

Reading: Romans 10:1-13

When in Romans - Part II: Don't Be Religious

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. A three week study of some key themes in Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this second week, Sam Haddon explores why we shouldn’t be religious.

Reading: Romans 14:1-9

When in Romans - Part I: Don't Be Roman

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. A three week study of some key themes in Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this first week, our Children’s & young Families Pastor, Greer Dokmanovic will explore living God’s way in an ungodly world.

Reading: Romans 12:1-2

From Zero to Hero: Part III - Esther

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. From timid young woman to becoming the Queen of Persia, Esther’s story is one of extreme courage, trust and resilience.

Reading: Esther 4:12 – 17

From Zero to Hero: Part II - Joseph

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. After being left for dead in a ditch by his brothers, Joseph experienced a remarkable rise to prominence in the nation of Egypt. Despite the shaky start, God’s plan was ultimately fulfilled.

Reading: Genesis 37:12 – 20

From Zero to Hero: Part I - Moses

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. From the bullrushes as a baby to being charged with the resonsibility of leading the children of Israel to freedom – Moses’ story is one of faith and courage.

Reading: Exodus 2:1 – 10

Journeying Wth Jesus - Jesus The Trailblazer

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. One of the most powerful and profound features of Christianity is the way Jesus identifies with us in virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In that sense, His journey becomes our journey . . .

Reading: Philippians 2:1 – 11

Journeying Wth Jesus - Jesus Says Goodbye

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus’ departure from this earth in a physical sense opened the way for the disciples to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Today, every believer receives that gift, making Jesus’ presence more universal and personal than ever.

Reading: Acts 1:6 – 11

Game Over

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. On that famous Friday (Good Friday), some members of the Jewish community thought that they had won… but had they?

As the stone was rolled away to reveal an empty tomb, people began to realise that Jesus had secured the real victory… over death. God’s game plan wasn’t over. It had just begun, and he was about to start calling for more team members.
So… what role to we play in carrying out God’s game plan today?

Bible Reading: Lk 24.1-12

Journeying with Jesus - JESUS DEFEATS DEATH

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:02:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus’ Resurrection is the pivotal event of the Christian Faith because it guarantees the Eternal future of all believers. It also strengthens our chances of “Heaven on Earth” here and now.

Reading: Luke 24: 1 – 12

Good Friday Message

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:30:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Ever had one of those life-changing experiences? In this moving address, an encounter with a grumpy doctor radically shifts Sam’s perspective on life and the Easter story.

Game On

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:13:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. As he entered Jerusalem, Jesus encounters yet another crowd… some cheering, some booing.

With 3 years of earthly ministry and eternal implications at stake, what can we learn from Jesus’ resolution to block out the crowd and focus on God’s game plan?

Bible Reading: Luke 19.28-40

Journeying Wth Jesus - Jesus Makes an Impact

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus made a huge impact on the city when He made His triumphant entry, because He was welcomed. He still makes an impact wherever people welcome Him with enthusiasm and expectation.

Reading: Luke 19:28 – 40

Journeying With Jesus - Jesus Faces His Fears

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:39:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Jesus’ experience in Gethsemane saw Him confront the stark reality of the challenge ahead of Him. What is there in this incident to help us face our own Gethsemanes?

Reading: Luke 22:39 – 46

1 VS 100: March 2008

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:00:00 +1100

You may have seen the popular TV Show. Well, Northside’s version will involve a series of “curly” questions being prepared by some of our Connection Groups (as representatives of the night congregation) to be answered by our Senior Pastor GRAHAM AGNEW. It’s going to be a fun night with (hopefully) some helpful Biblical insights being brought to bear on controversial issues.

Journeying with Jesus - Jesus Reveals The Perfect Prayer

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. In response to a question from the disciples about prayer, Jesus replied with an outline of what we might call “The Model Prayer” – The Lord’s Prayer. Sam Haddon will explain its relevance and application to our own prayer life.

Bible Reading: Luke 11: 1-9

Journeying With Jesus - Jesus Stands Out From The Crowd

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:36:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. In our multicultural society where many religions and faith are represented, how do we acknowledge & celebrate the uniqueness of Jesus?

Journeying With Jesus - Jesus Gets the Cold Shoulder

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:12:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. How does the experience of Jesus in His home town, help us in those times when we also may suffer criticism and rejection?

Demands of Discipleship - Part III: JUSTICE

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Throughout February we will look at some of the things Jesus “laid” on His disciples as He prepared them for life in His service. We’ll discover that they are the same requirements for effective discipleship in 2008!

Demands of Discipleship: Part II - TOLERANCE

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Throughout February we will look at some of the things Jesus “laid” on His disciples as He prepared them for life in His service. We’ll discover that they are the same requirements for effective discipleship in 2008!

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-2

Journeying With Jesus - Jesus Feels The Heat

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. How does Jesus’ victory over temptation help to strengthen our resolve to stay true to him?

Bible Reading: Luke 4:1-13

Demands of Discipleship: Part I - TAKE RISKS

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +1100

Decisions That Define Pt IV - "The Decision to Surrender"

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:23:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. When Jesus “made up his mind & set out on his way to Jerusalem, it was a crucial decision… a defining moment in His ministry.

The ability to set specific goal & pursue them with vigour & resolve is a crucial factor in our effectiveness as people.

Jesus’ example tells us much about how we can do this better in our own lives.

Bible Reading: Luke 9:51-55

Decisions That Define Pt III - "At Once The Left Their Nets"

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:55:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. As we move into 2008, join us for a special series focusing on a number of key bible characters and the crucial choices they made, leading to defining moments in their lives.

Walk Humbly...Stand Tall

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:02:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. What are the keys to a life lived standing firm in the faith?

Where are the IR Laws When You Need Them?

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:47:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. In Matthew Ch20, Jesus tells the story of a man who hires labourers to work in his vineyard. At the end of the day, he pays them all exactly the same amount of money, whether they’ve been there all day or just a few hours.

On the surface, it’s an outrageous approach to Industrial Relations, but is there a deeper meaning?

Bible Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 (Good News Translation)

About Revelation... in about twenty minutes

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:05:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. From time to time, Graham puts the spotlight on a single book of the bible and, in the context of one sermon, highlights it’s main themes and overall content.

Bible Reading: Revelation 21:1-5 (Good News Translation)

Comfort vs Contentment

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:49:00 +1100

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. Where to we get our source on satisfaction in life? Join us as our Children’s and Young Families Pastor, Greer Dokmanovic explores how we move to a view of the world that reaches far beyond our current circumstances.

Cutting Edge Christianity

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:58:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. What are the distinctive mark of someone who is taking Jesus seriously? How are they different and what difference are they making.

Meeting Jesus in Our World - Pt I

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:14:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. We talk a lot about “meeting Jesus” in Sunday Worship, but what’s involved in meeting (& responding) to Jesus in our everyday world: FAMILY | WORK | FRIENDS.

This practical & Bible based series will be aimed at helping us to be more open to what God is doing (& wants to do) in these aspects of our lives.

Bible Reading: Genesis 2:18-25

Meeting Jesus in Our World - Pt II

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:17:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. We talk a lot about “meeting Jesus” in Sunday Worship, but what’s involved in meeting (& responding) to Jesus in our everyday world: FAMILY | WORK | FRIENDS.

Graham Agnew continues this 3 part series, which will be aimed at helping us to be more open to what God is doing (& wants to do) in these aspects of our lives.

Meeting Jesus in Our World - Pt III

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:18:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. We talk a lot about “meeting Jesus” in Sunday Worship, but what’s involved in meeting (& responding) to Jesus in our everyday world: FAMILY | WORK | FRIENDS.

Graham Agnew continues this 3 part series, which will be aimed at helping us to be more open to what God is doing (& wants to do) in these aspects of our lives.

Faith for "The Future"

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:12:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Are we there yet?

Wouldn’t it be great if everything we wanted to happen… happened NOW”! Instead, life seems to make us wait most of the time!

What can we learn from the bible’s teaching on “sticking with it”?

Bible Reading: James 5:7-11

Faith With "The Word"

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:56:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. In part II of this series, Sam follows on from last week’s focus on Faith and Action. James urged us to do more than just “listen” to God’s word. Something must have worked… so what did he say about this interaction between faith, the bible (God’s word) and putting it into practice?

Faith With "The Works"

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:10:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Society these days gives us the option to have the “full meal deal” or “the works”. When it comes to faith, how can we upsize to one that is complete? The book of James offers some interesting serving suggestions, and in Part I of this new series, Sam Haddon will explore this small but “jam packed” part of the bible.

Bible Reading: James 2:14-26

1 Plus 1 = ONE - A Message on Unity

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:19:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. The Apostle Paul, like us would have known that 1 + 1 = 2; but when it comes to God’s formula, something different happens. Although there is room for great diversity in God’s kingdom, we are united as one on the essentials of the Gospel.

When "Why" Has No Answer - Part I

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:56:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. A two part series looking at the puzzling issue of suffering and unanswered prayer. Not for the faint-hearted, these two addresses will challenge some of the naive and simplistic explanations given by Christians when bad things happen to good people.

When "Why" Has No Answer - Part II

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:50:00 +1000

Faithful Father and the Prodigal Son

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:55:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. How do you relate to God as a “Father Figure”? In this message, our Children’s and Young Families Pastor – Greer Dokmanovic looks at one of the most well known Father/Son stories in the bible…that of the prodigal son.

Taking God Seriously Part I

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:38:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. What’s involved in moving from a casual and superficial relationship with God, to a transforming experience of intimacy and dependence?

Taking God Seriously Part II

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:44:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. What’s involved in moving from a casual and superficial relationship with God, to a transforming experience of intimacy and dependence?

Take Care With Prayer

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:51:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Be careful how you pray…sometimes you might get exactly what you asked for. That’s what happened to a group of followers praying for the release of Peter from prison.

Bible Reading: Acts 12:12-19

Holiness Without Hypocrisy - Part 1 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:10:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. In Part I of this new series, Graham will be exploring the trademarks of a Christ-Honouring life, lived without pretense or duplicity.

Holiness Without Hypocrisy - Part 2 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:07:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. In Part II of this new series, Sam suggests that the Apostle Paul gives us more than just “rules” for holy living…he gives us a “reason” for holy living.

Holiness Without Hypocrisy - Part 3 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:04:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. In Part III of this new series, Graham will be exploring the trademarks of a Christ-Honouring life, lived without pretense or duplicity.

The Fresh Fruit People - Part 2 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:01:42 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Back in the First Century, Paul wrote to the Galatians and described how they could live the Christian life in a fresh & abundant way.

He talked about “the fruit of the spirit” & in this 3 week series, Graham will provide insights & encouragement designed to help us be “The Fresh Fruit People” in our world today.

The Fresh Fruit People - Part 3 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:01:26 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Back in the First Century, Paul wrote to the Galatians and described how they could live the Christian life in a fresh & abundant way.

He talked about “the fruit of the spirit” & in this 3 week series, Graham will provide insights & encouragement designed to help us be “The Fresh Fruit People” in our world today.

The Fresh Fruit People - Part 1 of 3

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:01:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Back in the First Century, Paul wrote to the Galatians and described how they could live the Christian life in a fresh & abundant way.

He talked about “the fruit of the spirit” & in this 3 week series, Graham will provide insights & encouragement designed to help us be “The Fresh Fruit People” in our world today.

Purposeful Parenting: Part I

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:33:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Parenting is a vocation many drift into with limited (if any) preparation and no first hand experience – apart from that which we’ve seen in our own parents. What does the Bible have to say about parenting and how can we be more intentional and strategic in the role? Bible Reading Ephesians 6:1-4.

Purposeful Parenting: Part II

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:31:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. More teaching on what the Bible has to say on parenting and how we can be more intentional and strategic in that role. Parenting is a vocation many drift into with limited (if any) preparation and no first hand experience – apart from that which we’ve seen in our own parents.

Purposeful Parenting: Part III

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:28:00 +1000

Speaker: Greer Dokmanovic. We continue our series on Purposeful Parenting with a fun filled Family Service.

Thank God You're Here: Sarah & the birth of Isaac.

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:36:00 +1000

Speaker: Edwina Blair. Abraham was 99 years old when he told his wife Sarah that they were going to have a baby, as part of God’s plan for the nation of Israel. It was certainly a case of “Thank God You’re Here!” when the pregnancy tests came back and it was confirmed that these two oldies were on their way to being parents. Even though it may take time for God to reveal His will for our lives, eventually He does come through. For our part, it requires heaps of trust and faith. Bible reading Genesis 21:1-8

Thank God You're Here: Jesus and the Wedding at Cana

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:30:00 +1000

Speaker: Sam Haddon. The wedding reception was going well, but then the wine ran out. When Mary, one of the guests, introduced her son to the wedding organiser and said He would fix the problem, it was certainly a case of “Thank God You’re Here!” Life’s problems can rob us of sparkle and spiritual vitality, but under these circumstances God shows up and His power and grace are available to put us back on track. Bible Reading John 2:1-10.

People of the Resurrection: People of the Impossible

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:26:00 +1000

Speaker: Troy Blair. At a time when many may be tempted to look at a problem or project and say “it can’t be done”, those who believe in the reality and power of the Resurrection are people who say “Christ is Risen! Now nothing is impossible!”.

People of the Resurrection: People of Perseverance

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:22:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. At a time when many are tempted to give up in the face of difficulties and hardship, those who believe in the reality and power of the Resurrection are people who press on, in the belief that they will overcome!

People of the Resurrection: People of Light

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:21:00 +1000

Speaker: Troy Blair. At a time when the forces of darkness seem to influence so many areas of society, those who believe in the reality and power of the Resurrection are people who light up their world!

People of the Resurrection: People of Hope

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:16:00 +1000

Speaker: Graham Agnew. At a time when pessimism reigns supreme in the hearts of many people, those who believe in the reality and power of the Resurrection are people with an unshakeable Hope!

People of the Resurrection: People of Grace

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 21:06:00 +1000

Speaker: Edwina Blair. At a time when many are hardened, cynical and unforgiving, those who believe in the reality and power of the Resurrection are people who extend grace because they’ve received grace!!

Walk Across the Room: In the Zone

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:20:00 +1100

Speaker: Sam Haddon. Today we conclude the four week series on Reaching Out, based losely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. The final messages in this series is entitled “In The Zone…” When it comes to faith sharing, the easiest “zone” to be in is one’s comfort zone . However, if we are to be truly effective for God, we need to move (with courage) into the Action Zone.

Walk Across the Room: In the Zone

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:19:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Today we conclude the four week series on Reaching Out, based losely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. The final messages in this series is entitled “In The Zone…” When it comes to faith sharing, the easiest “zone” to be in is one’s comfort zone . However, if we are to be truly effective for God, we need to move (with courage) into the Action Zone.

Walk Across the Room: Building Bridges for God...

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:16:00 +1100

Speaker: Troy Blair. We continue our four week series on Reaching Out, based loosely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. Everyday Christians have opportunities to influence others for God. It’s not so much a matter of ability, but availability…availability to the leading of God’s Spirit.

Walk Across the Room: Your Story... Warts and All

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:12:00 +1100

Speaker: Edwina Blair. We continue our four week series on Reaching Out, based loosely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. Today we discuss “Your Story, Warts & All…” The ability to relate our personal journey with Jesus (the “uncut” version), is one of the most powerful and effective outreach tools available.

Walk Across the Room: Your Story... Warts and All

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:06:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. We continue our four week series on Reaching Out, based loosely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. Today we discuss “Your Story, Warts & All…” The ability to relate our personal journey with Jesus (the “uncut” version), is one of the most powerful and effective outreach tools available.

Walk Across the Room: Greatest Walks in History

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:02:00 +1100

Speaker: Graham Agnew. Today we comence a four week series on Reaching Out, based loosely on the Bill Hybels book: “Just Walk Across The Room”. We start by looking at “The Greatest Walk In History…” Jesus Christ “walked” from Eternity to live on Planet Earth. He has made it possible for us to be reconciled with God, our Heavenly Father.

Keys To Health & Wholeness In Relationships: Part 4 of 4 - Turn Up The Power - Michael Thomas

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 18:00:00 +1000

Part IV “Turn On The Power” Over the past month our attention in this series has been (for the most part) focussed on Love & Marriage. This week’s message is all about the most vital of all relationships…our relationship with God. Michael Thomas will explore how we can fully utilise the power and potential of a close relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Keys To Heath & Wholeness In Relationships: Part 4 of 4 - Turn Up The Power - Graham Agnew

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Part IV “Turn On The Power” Over the past month our attention in this series has been (for the most part) focussed on Love & Marriage. This week’s message is all about the most vital of all relationships…our relationship with God. Graham Agnew will explore how we can fully utilise the power and potential of a close relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Keys to Health & Wholeness in Relationships: Part 3 of 4 - Intimacy That's Built To Last

Sun, 20 Aug 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Part III “Intimacy That’s Built To Last”. In a society where there’s so much emphasis on sex, especially through the popular media, it’s easy to confuse initmacy with human sexuality. The two are linked, but not necessarily the same. Graham Agnew will be speaking about what the Bible has to say and how can we build lasting intimacy in marriage.

Keys to Health & Wholeness in Relationships: Part 2 of 4 - Who's The Boss?

Sun, 13 Aug 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Part II: “Who’s The Boss?” . Edwina & Troy Blair will again share their insights and experiences regarding the importance of leadership in the closest of all human relationships. The issue of leadership in marriage, and even during courting, can cause considerable tension among couples. This presentation will help clarify the Biblical perspective on leadership and how an understanding of this concept is one of the most vital keys to a healthy and fulfilling marriage.

Keys to Health & Wholeness in Relationships: Part 1 of 4 - All You Need Is Love

Sun, 06 Aug 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Part I: “All You Need Is Love?” A practical & candid exploration of the truths & myths about how to build vitality into one’s marriage. Using Biblical principles, TROY & EDWINA BLAIR will combine to present messages that will be of great benefit to those already married, those contemplating this step & anyone who has the opportunity to encourage & support family memebers & friends who are married.

Northside Forum - Michael Thomas & Troy Blair

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:00:00 +1000

“Northside Forum”. Join Michael Thomas and Troy Blair for an informal forum about faith, life and the church.0.1

Exodus In Twenty Minutes

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Graham speaking. Exodus is one of the most inspiring Books in the entire Bible! It has a message of Hope & Victory that is an relevant for us, as it was for the people of the ancient world.

Living Full, Dying Empty

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:00:00 +1000

“Living Full, Dying Empty”. Continuing on the issue of spiritual maturity, Troy Blair will be speaking about how one of the ways we can show maturity is through living a full life, taking advantage of every situation. Are you living to God’s potential for your life?

Making Of A King: Part 2 of 2

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 09:30:00 +1000

“The Making of a King: Part II”. King David was described as being “a man after God’s own heart”. Join Edwina as she concludes this two week series exploring the life of David as he grew from a boy to a man … from a shepherd to a King.

Forever Young

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:00:00 +1000

“Forever Young”. Many people want to remain forever young, particularly when it comes to their appearance. Troy Blair will be talking how God is more concerned about the condition of our heart than what we look like. He desires that His people don’t remain forever young in heart, but instead grow up into full maturity. Find out about one of the indicators of whether we are in fact growing up in Christ.

Making Of A King: Part 1 of 2

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Hard to Move Mountains: Part 3 of 3

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 09:30:00 +1000

It’s Hard to Keep Praying, when answers don’t come.

Hard to Move Mountains: Part 2 of 3

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 09:30:00 +1000

It’s Hard to Begin Again, when Dreams have been shattered.

Hard to Move Mountains: Part I of 3

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Jesus once said that if we have even a tiny amount of faith, we can say to this mountain “move” – and it will move. That’s the theory, but let’s face it, some “mountains” are really hard to move …

Servanthood - the IR Secret: Part 3 of 3

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Concluding the series “Servanthood: the I.R. Secret”, Troy Blair speaks on the topic “Jesus: the Servanthood Model”. Jesus, in his actions and his teaching, showed how to model servanthood, not only in the workplace but in our relationships. How different and amazing our workplaces could be if we adopted the model of Jesus.

Edwina Blair - Pentecost

Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:00:00 +1000

Today all churches around the world celebrate the birthday of the Church – the day of Pentecost. The day when the church was born. But what happened on the first Pentecost and why is it significant for us today? Edwina Blair will speak about this important day in the Church’s calendar.

Servanthood - the I.R. Secret: Part 2 of 3

Sun, 28 May 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Continuing the series “Servanthood: the I.R. Secret”, Troy Blair will be speaking about “Secrets in Authority”. The type of environment present in any workplace can often be traced back to the actions of those in leadership roles. The Bible has much to say to anyone who is in supervisory position. If you are in a position of authority, or desire to be, come and explore how God can impact your workplace through the way you supervise and lead.

Servanthood - the I.R. Secret: Part 1 of 3

Sun, 21 May 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Troy Blair will be starting the new series “Servanthood: the I.R Secret” by looking at “Secrets for Employees”. The Bible gives clear guidelines on what are the responsibilities of employees. This message is for anyone who has a boss and may change the way you think and act in your job.

And Then Jesus Showed Up: Part 2 of 2

Sun, 14 May 2006 09:30:00 +1000

There’s a party going on, but things take a dive when the bubbly gives out. The host is embarrassed, the guests are disappointed … then Jesus shows up!

And Then Jesus Showed Up: Part 1 of 2

Sun, 07 May 2006 09:30:00 +1000

The disciples are trying to get a healing happening, but it’s just not working. A father and his desperately sick boy are becoming increasingly agitated … then Jesus shows up.”

New for Old

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 18:00:00 +1000

Troy Blair will be looking at a parable of Jesus about how he came not to simply repair the old but rather to make everything new. So many people only turn to Jesus to fix them up but Jesus wants so much more than that: He wants to make new from the old.

Living Life to the Full

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:30:00 +1000

Guest speaker, Dr Keith Farmer, will be speaking on the issue about how through Christ we can discover the secret to live life to the full.

The Journey - Problems on the Journey: Part 3 of 5

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:30:00 +1100

Graham Agnew will be continuing the series “The Journey” as he speaks on “Problems on the Journey”. He will discuss what the gospel says about disappointments and setbacks.

The Journey - Persistance for the Journey: Part 2 of 5

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:30:00 +1100

This message will focus on the need for faith, trust and resilience as we “journey with Jesus”.

The Journey - Provision for the Journey: Part 1 of 5

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 09:30:00 +1100

In this message Graham will be discussing the essential “travel items” available through Jesus for those thinking about and already on their own Journey with Jesus.

Lose the Weight of BITTERNESS: Part 5 of 5

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +1100

Nothing can leave a bad taste in people’s mouths more than the bitterness of other people. The bitterness that can result from the effects of previous pains can affect our attitude and actions in every aspect of our life. Bitterness will also significantly effect our relationships both now and in the future and not just with people but also our relationship with God. Find out how Jesus Christ is the key to helping us overcome this burden.

Lose the Weight of INADEQUACY: Part 4 of 5

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +1100

Graham will be speaking again about how we can be victorious through Christ over this emotion which effects our esteem and our ability to be effective in our workplaces, relationships and general life endeavours.

Lose the Weight of REGRET: Part 3 of 5

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +1100

Regret for bad choices or missed opportunities haunts many people. Listen to find out how to lighten the effects of this burden.

Lose the Weight of STRESS: Part 2 of 5

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +1100

Stress is experienced by most people today in the frenetic pace of life. Wouldn’t it be great to have some methods to see the effects of stress minimized in our lives?

Lose the Weight of GUILT: Part 1 of 5

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:00:00 +1100

To start this new series, Troy Blair will be speaking about “Part I: Lose the Weight of GUILT”. Too many of us still carry around the burdens of guilt following poor behaviour or poor choices. The bible speaks about how we are not to live under the weight of the condemnation of our past but instead experience the freedom thatJesus brings to us.

Northside Community Church - 2006 Introduction

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1100

Graham Agnew welcomes you to Northside Community Church, located in the Lower North Shore area of Sydney, Australia.

The Ideal God: Part 2 of 2

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:30:00 +1100

Troy Blair recently spoke about how God uses our dreams to show us what could be in our lives by Him giving us a picture of the ideal- the ideal marriage, the ideal workplace, the ideal parenting relationship. In Part II of this message, Troy will provide practical suggestions on how to effectively deal with the current reality of life as we head towards the ideal that God has in store.

The Ideal God: Part 1 of 2

Sun, 06 Nov 2005 09:30:00 +1100

In this message Troy will talk about how God sees the ideal for our lives and he gives us a glimpse of this through our dreams. God wants so much for your life to be the ideal. This message will help you understand what that may be for your life.

Questions for God: Part 4 of 4

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:18:00 +1000

There are many distorted views around about the nature of God. What are His distinguishing features and characteristics? What does He want from us and what is His response when we let Him down? This 4 Part series looks at the questions people often ask about God.

Questions for God: Part 3 of 4

Sun, 16 Oct 2005 10:00:00 +1000

Questions for God: Part 2 of 4

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 10:00:00 +1000

Questions for God: Part 1 of 4

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:00:00 +1000

Praying Dangerously - Send Me: Part 3 of 3

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:30:00 +1000

Telling God that you are ready and available to go places puts the individual in a place where God can really do amazing things. This person is dangerous because they will be the sort of person who impacts people, challenges mediocrity and changes the world!

Praying Dangerously - Stretch Me: Part 2 of 3

Sun, 21 Aug 2005 09:30:00 +1000

There are many “dangerous” prayers in the Bible. These are the prayers that, when answered, cause the one doing the praying to confront significant changes in their life. In Ephesians, the writer prays that his readers will; have “the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep is Christ’s love…”. The answer to this prayer would be enough to stretch anyone!

Praying Dangerously - Search Me: Part 1 of 3

Sun, 14 Aug 2005 09:30:00 +1000

Starting this series Troy Blair will be focusing on a prayer of David, the Psalmist, when he prayed: “Lord Search Me…”. Join us and see if you are willing to pray the same prayer.