Northside Church - Sydney

Guest Speaker: Graeme Innes, former Australian Human Rights & Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

It’s not quite accurate to refer to sin only as a list of the “bad things” people do. It’s far more than that. Under every person is a dynamic that if left unchecked can lead to much of the strife we have been observing in the world around us. What is that dynamic and why does it seem to be more prevalent amongst the religious? Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Jonah 2:7–3:5; 3:10–4:11 (TNIV)

There is a bumper sticker floating out there on cars that says “Not perfect, just forgiven”. Of course it’s true of the Christian… but is it slightly misleading. The news of Christianity says we’re not perfect… but the better news is we’re not meant to stay that way. In this final message of the series, we’ll ask “can you overcome what lurks beneath and if so … how?” Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Psalm 51.1-10 (TNIV)

Mass Shootings. Terrorism. Intolerance. Racism. We’re seeking to answer the question “What is going on with the Human Race?” The Bible’s perspective says this thing called Sin sits beneath it all. Yet sin is more than just a list of “bad deeds”. What does it mean to see sin as a Stalker? Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Genesis 4:3-12 (TNIV)

Sin. It’s a word that makes everyone flinch. For the non-Christian it’s exactly what’s wrong with Religion…that teaching that says everyone is no good. For the Christian, they are aware of it, yet often misunderstand it. It’s more than just good deeds vs. bad deeds. So, what of our view of sin is way too “2-dimensional”? More importantly what if the Christian understanding of sin provides one of the most powerful answers for the major problems of the world today? Join us for this new series as we uncover and explain “What lurks beneath”. Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: 1 Samuel 15:12-23

The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched. Speaker: Emily Hopkins Reading: John 4:27-42 NIV

The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched.

Conversartions with Jesus | Week 1: In Which You Are Seen The life of faith in Jesus is one of ongoing dialogue with him as he draws us to himself, helps us to experience his love, and involves us in his redemptive work so that others might experience the same. In this series we’ll look at the remarkable biblical story of one person’s conversation with Jesus in order that our own might be enriched. Reading: John 4:1-15

Pastor Philip Kua has been the Senior Pastor at Clayton Church of Christ in Victoria for 5 of his 14 years there. Before ministry, Philip worked as a lecturer in Economics at MARA Institute, Malaysia and as a consultant to a multinational Human Resource Development.

Whilst faith begins with thinking, it completes itself with actions. Join us next Sunday as Northsiders Simon & Clare Fish share their Stories of Faith and Sam wraps up this impacting series.

How do we know we’re people of Faith? That is, how can we be sure we’ve become people who are not mastered by our circumstances? One sure sign is that you will live a life that overflows with generosity. Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Hebrews 13:1-6 (TNIV)

What happens if even after the principles and the prayer, life doesn’t seem like it will change and there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Is it possible to be a person who can simply endure? What does it mean to have a “Patent Faith” Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Hebrews 11:23-29 (TNIV)

No one wants to go through hard times or be pushed out of their comfort zone, yet what if that is a key way in which your faith grows? And what if the only way to master your circumstances is through a big faith? Could it be possible the Bible provides a dynamic whereby, the trials in your life can transform you rather than crush you? How does that work? Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Hebrews 11:8-10 (TNIV)

How can you live a life of power so circumstances and events and troubles don’t master you, but rather you master them? Everybody wants to live that kind of life. The Bible calls that a life of faith. In this new series we'll look at the key principles as to how it could work itself out in your life.

What is Northside currently doing in the city of Sydney? Join us as we hear from panelists currently involved in our local Beyond Northside Partnerships - Glebe BBQs and Caring Beyond.

Who Do You Say I Am? Neridah Morris, our Young Adults Co-ordinator, returns to the platform with another well thought word at both our services. Guest Speaker: Neridah Morris

Easter Sunday 2016 at Northside Community Church, Sydney Speaker: Sam Haddon

Good Friday 2016 at Northside Community Church, Sydney Speaker: Sam Haddon

Will you look exactly the same this time next year? One sure way not to , is to shift from “going, to growing” through life… Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-10 (TNIV)

As we move forward into 2016, what could be the next step you take to fulfil God’s plan for your life and our church?

As we move forward into 2016, what could be the next step you take to fulfil God’s plan for your life and our church?

We’re excited to be welcoming back Steve Hodgson to Northside to share with us a powerful and engaging message in adventurous steps of Faith. Steve is the Youth and Young Adults Coordinator for Freshhope (Churches of Christ in NSW).

Rev. Bobby Schuller, speaks at our morning service on the topic of Choices. Bobby Schuller is the grandson of Robert Schuller and Senior Minister of Shepherd's Grove Church and Hour of Power in the USA.

When it comes to serving others, it's important to see the bigger picture. It's important to be clear on your unique part of it. How then do you put the two together? What needs to happen to move from "full-up" to "freed-up" for service?

Mosaics are one of the most fascinating forms of artwork. Each piece is vastly different, yet crucial to completing the bigger picture. The community of God (the Church) works the same way. The truth: there is a bigger picture. The question: what unique part will you play in it? Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Romans 12: 1-8 (TNIV)

Mosaics are one of the most fascinating forms of artwork. Each piece is vastly different, yet crucial to completing the bigger picture. The community of God (the Church) works the same way. The truth: there is a bigger picture. The question: what unique part will you play in it? Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10 (TNIV)

There is a new trend hitting the streets of Sydney. ActiveWear. The new fashion where it is cool to wear gym clothes into all contexts, even though you have never been to the gym. Where "looking like" has taken over actually "being like". How do Christians ensure they don't "ActiveWear" their faith? Reading: James 1:2-5 (TNIV)

There is a new trend hitting the streets of Sydney. ActiveWear. The new fashion where it is cool to wear gym clothes into all contexts, even though you have never been to the gym. Where “looking like” has taken over actually “being like”. How do Christians ensure they don’t “ActiveWear” their faith?

Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God Week 3: Acceptance Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God. This week's speaker is Emily Hopkins who is a key Young Adult member. Having completed her tertiary degree in Theology, Emily spent a few years with Soul Survivor ministry in Australia. We welcome her to Northside's platform!

Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God Week 2: Abiding Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God. This week's speaker is Jessie Skelly, Northside's Youth Coordinator.

Three In House Perspectives On Life Lived with God Week 1: Patience Join us as an upcoming generation of Northsiders share their take on faith, life and God. This week's speaker is Neridah Morris, Northside's Young Adults Coordinator.

Many people think peace can only happen in the absence of crisis. How does Christianity give you the resources for peace in spite of the crisis? Reading: John 14:26-27 (TNIV)

The message of Christmas is Jesus came to bring people a personal peace. Yet, it may not be what you think. It's a combative peace. It's actually a peace that can only follow personal crisis. If people have a problem with Jesus, then that's the perfect place to start. How does that work? Reading: Luke 2:25-35 (TNIV)

How do you find “Peace on Earth” at Christmas time with so much conflict in the world, our relationships and everyday lives? Speker: Sam Haddon Reading: Isaiah 8:21-9:1-2,6 (TNIV)

Join us for an evening of celebration at Northside with guests Jay Bacik, Tim Foot, Graham Agnew and the Northside family.

Join us as we hear from someone sitting in each of the Four Chairs (the four chairs of Christian life) and what that means for them.

The fourth call Jesus makes is the one he extends to fulfill his vision. A world being impacted by fully equipped followers to instinctively overflow with His life and power. What would it look like if you lived life like this in a community of those doing the same? Reading: John 15:1-17 (TNIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon

The third call Jesus made was "Come, let's go fishing for people". There comes a point in the Christian life where Jesus calls his follower to no longer be consumers of His ministry but providers. What's required at this level, and how do you get there? Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 (TNIV)

The second call Jesus made was "Come and Follow". What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus and what core life priorities does Jesus model? Reading: John 1:43-51 (TNIV)

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The first call Jesus made was simply 'Come and See" who I am. What happens when people discover that the first step to a transformed life is not obligation to a religion, but observation of the life of Jesus? Reading: John 1:35-42 (TNIV)

4 Calls is about discovering what Jesus did to mobilise a movement that would change the world. What if the strategy Jesus used, is the strategy that still changes the world today? What if the invitation He extended back then is the call He is extending to you today? In this new series we’ll explore the 4 stages of the Christian life, that transforms ordinary people into world influencers. Reading: John 1.46-51, Acts 1.6-11 (TNIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon

Join us as we hear from key leaders of a number of our Beyond Northside partnerships. We’ll take time to hear what God has been doing through Northside as we’ve come together to serve the city, nation and world. Speaker: Sarah Anderson

Join us as we hear from key leaders of a number of our Beyond Northside partnerships. We’ll take time to hear what God has been doing through Northside as we’ve come together to serve the city, nation and world.

If resilience can be learnt, what are the signs it's a core characteristic of our lives? Reading: Hebrews 12:1-12 (TNIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon

The good news about resilience is it's not a talent or a character trait…it's a process. It’s learnable. How then do you develop it, and what resources are available to us? 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 (TNIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon

How do Christians stop treating those around them as “evangelism cases”? To do so is to dehumanise people.How do we live as “Fireflies”…uncovering the hope in our hearts, whilst genuinely loving those around us who are different from us? Bible Reading: Genesis 50:15-21(NIV)

How can we share who we are, our deep faith beliefs, but in such a way that’s not obnoxious nor divisive, instead is respectful and promotes peace? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: FIREFLIES - PART II Bible Reading: Exodus 3.1-14 (NIV)

You’re not going to be able to be open about your faith if you can’t talk about God and his existence. How do you go about that without getting into a shouting match that goes like, “God does exist.” “No, God doesn’t exist”? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: FIREFLIES - PART II Reading: Romans 1:16-21 (NIV)

We finished our earlier Fireflies series asking “What could it look like if Christians lived out their faith visibly, without hiding it from those around them?” To uncover your faith doesn’t mean to be obnoxious or always injecting Jesus into every conversation. On the other hand,, it means we shouldn’t hide who we are. In the second part of this Fireflies series, we’ll now ask “how do we find that balance?”. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: FIREFLIES - PART II Reading: John 4:27-42 (NIV)