Northside Church - Sydney

In a world where people feel fact should be kept public and faith is should be kept private, how does the message of Jesus (The Gospel) help people live lives of distinction, excellence and conviction as they engage the culture around them? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: What I See, Shapes Who We'll Be Week 4: The Culture Reading: Colossians 3:23-25

The message of Jesus does more than just connect Christians to each other, it connects them to those in their cities. What would happen if society saw Christians as not only distinct FROM the world but essentially FOR the world around them? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: What I See Shapes, Who We'll Be Reading: Jeremiah 29:4-14 (NIV)

How you see the message of Jesus (The Gospel) will shape what the community of Jesus (the Church) will be. Christian community is more than just a supportive bunch of people; it is an alternate society. And it is through this alternate human society that God shapes us into who and what we are designed to be. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: What I See Shapes, Who We'll Be Reading: Matthew 5:13-16 (TNIV)

The message about Jesus (The Gospel) changed the course of history literally overnight. How you see that message affects everything. Your view of God. Your view of yourself. Your view of others. Your view of the world around you. So the question is, in a world where religion and different theologies can influence our perspectives... Do I see the Gospel clearly? For, “what I see, will shape who we'll be”. Series: What I See, Shapes Who We'll Be - The Gospel Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

In a “Connect the Dots puzzle”, the dots are numbered. It’s often easy to understand what the next step should be to complete the pattern. In connecting life’s dots, it doesn’t come that easy, right? The real question in applying wisdom is: How do I get God’s guidance?

Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “Connect the Dots: The Significance of Wisdom”. We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from this series.

Join us for an interactive service of discussion on the recent sermon series “Connect the Dots: The Significance of Wisdom”. We will hear from a range of Northsiders on the insights they have gained from this series.

Wisdom is not having a technique that helps you make right choices and decisions. It’s having character of the mind and the heart that enables you to make the right choices in the places where the rules don’t apply. The question now is: How do you get that character? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Connect the Dots Reading: Proverbs 4:11-27 (NIV)

There are decisions we need to make in every area of our lives...work, family, relationships, friendships. However, if we don't make those decisions wisely, we'll blow up the lives of the people around us and even ourselves. Therefore making a right or good decision is not enough…we need to be wise. The question is then, how do we get wisdom? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Connect the Dots Reading: Proverbs 3.1-12 (NIV)

In world full of complex realities… is just 'being good' what you really need the most? What happens when multiple good decisions could be made? How do you know which one? Now you are seeing the significance of wisdom. In this new series, Sam Haddon will explore the nature of wisdom, and how it helps us 'Connect the Dots.'

Steve is the Youth and Young Adult Coordinator for Churches of Christ in NSW. Steve has a great impact on our wider denomination through empowering and training a whole new generation of leaders. He has had extensive ministry experience as the Youth Pastor of our sister Church, Epping Church of Christ.

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon will explore the Bible’s insight into life's transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: The Bridge - Getting Ready Reading: Joshua 1

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon explores the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there will first depend on how we deal with “The Bridge”. Reading: Joshua 1:10-11(NIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: The Bridge - Week 4: From God Focus to Getting Ready Reading: Joshua 1:10-11 (NIV)

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge, and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon, will explore the Bible’s insight into life’s transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.

North to south. Here to there. Transition doesn’t happen without the bridge, and yet its significance is often overlooked. In this series, our new Senior Pastor Sam Haddon, will explore the Bible’s insight into life's transitions. Whilst destination is important, whether or not we get there, will first depend of how we deal with “The Bridge”.

Graham will take questions from the congregation as well as present the second part of his message on what he believes to be the vital components of a healthy and vibrant local church in the 21st Century... Series: In Conclusion Pt 2 Speaker: Graham Agnew

Jesus stands unmistakably as the pivotal person of human history. One third of the world's population have some allegiance to Him, or at least give assent to His teachings. But in a world where religious tolerance reigns supreme and many faiths compete for peoples attention, it can be challenging to make assertions about the uniqueness of Christ. Cont. Series: In Case You Missed It - Week 4: Jesus Christ is incomparable Speaker: Graham Agnew Reading: Colossians 1:15 - 23 (GNT)

On this, his second last Sunday as Senior Pastor of our church, Graham will present a message based on what he believes to be the vital components of a healthy and vibrant local church in the 21st Century... Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: In Conclusion - Part 1

Some wise person once said: "The Church of Jesus Christ is the only organisation in the world that exists primarily for the benefit of non-members". It's a clever way of stating the primary task of the Christian Church is to reach out to others in love, care, compassion and service. The call of Christ to "Go..." is more urgent today than ever! Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: In Case You Missed It Week 3: The Call To Serve is inescapable Reading: James 2:14 – 24 (GNT)

What do you do when you are not sure of what lies ahead? Abraham had greatness in the face of a completely uncertain future. He had no idea what was coming, and yet he lived a life of greatness, a big life. How can we? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Trusting the Unseen - Faith As Commitment Reading: Hebrews 11

A recurring theme throughout the pages of the Bible - and especially in the teachings of Jesus, is that of unity. Jesus prayed for His disciples and pleaded with His Father "that they might be one". The Body of Christ is always at it's most effective when there's harmony and unity among its members. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: In Case You Missed It Week 2: The Strength of Unity is Incalculable

Trusting The Unseen – Faith as Conviction Some people, when faced with tough circumstances, are crushed, while some on the other hand emerge even stronger. How do you live a life of such centredness and balance, fearlessness and greatness, that you can face anything? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Trusting the Unseen - Faith As… Week 2: Faith As Conviction

During his 16 years of ministry at Northside, a number of themes have kept recurring in Graham’s weekly sermons. In this, his final series as Senior Pastor, Graham re-visits four of those themes as a way of reinforcing to the Northside congregation what he believes to be the essential truths of Christianity. There’s not been a time in recent history, when the Church in Australia has experienced more criticism and derision than it is right now. It raises the question: “What is the future of the Church in this country?” Graham will leave us in no doubt as to where he believes the Church is heading. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: In Case You Missed It Week 1: The Church of Jesus Christ Will Prove Invincible

Trusting the Unseen: Faith as Understanding Some people when faced with tough circumstances are crushed, while some on the other hand emerge even stronger. How do you live a life of such centredness and balance, fearlessness and greatness, that you can face anything? Reading; Hebrews 11:1-7 (NIV) Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: Trusting the Unseen Week 1: Faith As Conviction

Defining Moments – I Can Graham had just graduated from Theological College in Melbourne and was filing out of a huge hall with his fellow graduates, while the congregation sang the old hymn “Be Thou my Vision”. It was at that defining moment Graham sensed God was asking “Can you accept a vision from me to build a great church?” His quiet, inner response was “I Can” and that moment has helped shape Graham’s entire ministry. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Defining Moments Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 (GNT)

Graham was standing next to a beautiful young woman at the front of a church in Ipswich, Queensland, when the minister asked the question: “Do you take this woman to be your wedded wife?” He answered with an emphatic “I Do” and that response began a union now in its 42nd year. In Graham’s own words, the impact of this defining moment on his life and ministry has been incalculable. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Defining Moments - I Do (2/3) Reading: Proverbs 18:15-24 (GNT)

Graham was 15 when he stepped forward at the close of a service in a small church meeting in Wiley Park and answered “I Will” to the question posed by the Minister: “Will you now take Jesus as your Lord and Saviour?” This defining moment was to ultimately lead to a lifetime of service and ministry. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Defining Moments - I Will (1/3) Reading: Romans 5:1-11 (GNT)

Do you sometimes find people infuriating to the point where you seriously wonder if you’re the only “normal person” in your family, work place, and among your friends? What does the Bible say about getting on with others? Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Am I The Only Normal Person Left?

As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person whom I have hurt and offended... (4/4)

As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person who has frustrated me... (3/4)

An Unconventional Freedom – For Servanthood Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: An Unconventional Freedom (5/6) Reading: Mark 10:35-45 (GNT)

Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: GETTING ALONG... A Biblical perspective on Relationships - Getting Along - with the person who has hurt me... (1/4) As Christians we have resources, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the guidance of the Word of God, enabling us to effectively get along with others – irrespective of who they are and what they may have done.

An Unconventional Freedom – For Good Not Evil Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: An Unconventional Freedom (4/6) Reading: Romans 12:14-21 (NIV)

You and I have an enemy and we are in his cross hairs on a daily basis. Thankfully we are blessed with protection from the Armour of God and while every piece is vital to our spiritual survival, there is one piece in particular that can make us bulletproof to the enemy and will ensure that we stand firm in our faith with a consistency that leads to a victorious life. Speaker: Edwina Blair Series: Bulletproof

Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: An Unconventional Freedom Reading: Romans 8:1-17 (NIV)

The events of that very first Easter Sunday form the very epicentre of the Christian Faith! As Paul says: “If Christ be not raised, our faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 5:17). In other words, without the Resurrection, Christianity is reduced to little more than an attractive moral and ethical code – but with no power to live it out. The Empty Tomb is the most important of all the Easter locations! Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: On Location at Easter (4/4) Reading: John 20:11-18 (GNT)

A reflective service including music, dramatic presentation and an Easter message. Speaker: Graham Agnew

The Cross changes our relationship with God and to God. Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: An Unconventional Freedom (2/6) Reading: Romans 5:1-10 (NIV)

Theologians have grappled with the death of Jesus for centuries, trying to put into words what it meant for the Son of God to die for the sins of the world. However, at the bottom line, it’s not so much an explanation we need but rather, courage to accept the invitation which the Cross extends – namely: to be reconciled to God, through Christ’s death. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: On Location at Easter (3/4) Reading: John 19:16-22 (GNT)

The Cross. It is one of the most universally recognised symbols in the world. It’s found in paintings, jewellery stores, neon lights, buildings and much more… yet, what happens when it finds its way into your life? As we head towards Easter, are you open to discovering the “Unconventional Freedom” the Cross can bring to your life today? Speaker: Sam Haddon Series: An Unconventional Freedom (1/6) Reading: Galatians 5:10-13; 6:14-16 (NIV)

Jesus’ mock trial was held in Pilate’s Palace, but as we study the conversation between the two men it begs the question: who really was on trial? Pilate is compelled to do some unexpected soul-searching as he tries to ascertain exactly who Jesus is. What to do with Jesus is something everyone must face at one time or another... Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: On Location at Easter (2/4) Reading: John 18:28-38 (GNT)

Graham will challenge us all to have a serious look at how we view prayer. Are our prayers all “one way traffic” or are we also listening to God…responding to His voice? Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Headlines

The most striking aspect of our Lord’s time in the Garden of Gethsemane is the way His humanity is put onto centre stage. It’s clear, from a human perspective, He did not want to go through with the Cross. Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: On Location at Easter (1/4) Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 (GNT)

Temptation in its many forms is an ongoing source of struggle for us all. The Bible tells us that Jesus was tempted and tested, just like us – so it’s reasonable (given He was both human and divine) to ask how He handled the pressure? We just may find help for ourselves, when we’re tempted… Speaker: Graham Agnew Series: Coffee with Jesus

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)