Northside Church - Sydney

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)