Northside Church - Sydney

When you hear the word hospitality, you may think of a work party or a luxury hotel and yet, the Bible's definition differs dramatically. Why is it that Christians are always welcoming strangers into their places, and how can this practice impact your life? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Why Do Christians... (6/6) Reading: Hebrews 13:1–14 (NIV)

Many Christians struggle with the notion of "God's will for my life", so in a quiet moment with Jesus over coffee, it seems like the natural question to ask. How is He going to answer? What are the key elements in discovering God's will for our lives? Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Coffee with Jesus (3/4) Reading: John 14:1-7 (GNT)

Why Do Christians....Forgive Being slighted or hurt by others in this life is the given. How you go about healing the fallout is the variable. Whereas, many think of the act of forgiveness is a private and reactive response, Christians see it as a corporate and proactive discipline. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Why Do Christians... (5/6) Reading: Matthew 5:21-26(NIV)

Coffee With Jesus Many Christians struggle with the notion of "God's will for my life", so in a quiet moment with Jesus over coffee, it seems like the natural question to ask. How is He going to answer? What are the key elements in discovering God's will for our lives? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Am I doing what you want me to do?  (2/4)

Why Do Christians…Make Friends A common drawback to the Sydney life is that many newcomers say it is so hard to make friends. Yet, here in the church we have a context where your school, country of birth or social status is no longer the basis for connecting to others. Why is that? Join us as we look at the practice and power of Spiritual Friendship. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Why Do Christians… (4/6) Reading: Galatians 5:26–6:5(NIV)

Coffee With Jesus So, you find yourself about to sit down and have a coffee with Jesus and it suddenly hits you: “Why ME?” Of all the people He could be talking to in this way, why has He agreed to do coffee with me? What is it about me that would lead Him to do this? What does He think of me? What does He want from me? Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Coffee With Jesus: Why would you want to have coffee with ME?  (1/4) Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (GNT)

Why Do Christians…Eat Bread/Drink From Cups Communion, (or the Eucharist to use the old language), is a fundamental feature of many churches, and a highlight at Northside every week. How could, what looks like an outdated practice of eating bread and drinking grape juice, actually bring you a freedom and joy that may not have yet been discovered? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Why Do Christians… (3/6) Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:18–34 (NIV)

The Table: Why Christians Take Communion It is a highlight of Northside’s service every week, yet is it just tradition or something more? What does it mean when we “take communion”? Why do Christians drink from cups and eat bread during the Sunday service? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: The Table (1/1) Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:18-34 (NIV)

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 each week…. WHY is that, and how can it change you for the better? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Why Do Christians… 2/6) Reading: 1 Chronicles 29:4-11 (NIV)

When…You Serve Service is at the heart of the Christian lifestyle. Jesus Christ set the standard when He said: “the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve…” Having said that, how we serve and the attitude we have in our service can have a profound effect on our effectiveness. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: When… (3/3) Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (GNT)

Why Do Christians…Sing Christians can do a lot of crazy looking things. From singing in church, to giving away their money, to hanging out with people the have nothing in common with. Is this just a matter of hanging on to irrelevant traditions, or is there a far deeper dynamic to it all, that could radically change your life this year? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Why Do Christians… (1/6) Reading: Psalm 95 (NIV)

When…You Give The issue of money, especially our giving to the Lord’s work, has always been a controversial issue within the life of the church. People are very sensitive about what they give and how they give – but it need not be so. The Bible lays down clear guidelines about what should happen when we give…. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: When… (2/3) Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 (GNT)

Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Your Work Christianity exploded during a time not that different from today…  everyone’s religion was personal and there were many God’s to choose from. Yet, it wasn’t just the attractiveness of the Christian message that took off. Plenty of accounts reflect the power of what happened when people were “Planted” in Christian Community. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (4/4)

When...You Pray To this day, the "model" prayer given by Jesus to His disciples provides the most effective framework for prayer anyone could ever find. It covers all of the essential components of prayer - both in respect to our needs and those of others... Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: When... (1/3) Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 (GNT)

Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Community Christianity exploded during a time not that different from today…  everyone’s religion was personal and there were many God’s to choose from. Yet, it wasn’t just the attractiveness of the Christian message that took off. Plenty of accounts reflect the power of what happened when people were “Planted” in Christian Community. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (3/4) Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-5,9-10 (GNT)

God’s New Thing – The New You In his letter to the Colossians, Paul describes followers of Jesus as “new beings”, whom God is “constantly renewing in His own image”. It’s a powerful description of our life in Christ and one which opens up unlimited possibilities for for growth and renewal…if we’re willing. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: God’s New Thing (3/3) Reading: Colossians 3:8-14 (GNT)

Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In Truth In a world that is constantly moving, what if in 2014 you were a person who was resolute in the face of challenges, calm in the midst of chaos, unsinkable under the weight of pressure? It’s possible… when you discover how to be “Planted” Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (2/4) Reading: James 1:18-27 (NIV)

God's New Thing - The New Perspective One of the most serious of all conditions affecting God's people is "hardening of the attitudes"! Sure the Gospel message never changes, but how we package and present it must be constantly under review. Flexibility and a willingness to risk are key requirements for the Christian who wants to experience freshness and vitality in their journey with Christ. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: God's New Thing (2/3) Reading: Matthew 9: 14-17 (GNT)

Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving – In God In a world that is constantly moving, what if in 2014 you were a person who was resolute in the face of challenges, calm in the midst of chaos, unsinkable under the weight of pressure? It’s possible… when you discover how to be “Planted” Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Planted: Finding Stability in a World That’s Moving (1/4) Reading: Psalm 1:1-6 (KJV)

God’s New Thing – The New Direction When God talks about “making a road through the wilderness” and “providing streams of water in the desert” He is clearly indicating there’s a new direction available to His people. Now it’s possible to go through the wilderness areas that were impossible before; now there’s not only a roadway but there’s refreshment as well. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: God’s New Thing (1/3) Reading: Isaiah 43: 18-21 (GNT)