Northside Church - Sydney

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)