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Midweek Training by NorthernLife

Midweek Training by NorthernLife

By NorthernLife Baptist Church

Midweek Training is the discipleship content stream of NorthernLife Baptist Church in Sydney, Australia. Subscribe to the podcast to be notified of any new releases.

For more information about Midweek Training by NorthernLife, head to our website at www.northernlife.org.au/resources/midweek-training
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Parenting 101

Midweek Training by NorthernLifeAug 20, 2020
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God Speaks We Listen | December at NorthernLife

God Speaks We Listen | December at NorthernLife

Nov 30, 202401:51
Coaching Community | November at NorthernLife

Coaching Community | November at NorthernLife

Nov 14, 202401:46
His Grace Is Enough | October at NorthernLife

His Grace Is Enough | October at NorthernLife

Ben unpacks our core value "His Grace Is Enough" for October at NorthernLife.

For more information about NorthernLife, visit our website at https://northernlife.org.au

Sep 30, 202402:21
Gospel Grounded | September at NorthernLife

Gospel Grounded | September at NorthernLife

Aug 31, 202402:03
Find Out Help Out | August at NorthernLife

Find Out Help Out | August at NorthernLife

Aug 01, 202401:29
Life Learners | July at NorthernLife

Life Learners | July at NorthernLife

Jul 03, 202401:30
Life Matters | June at NorthernLife

Life Matters | June at NorthernLife

Jun 07, 202401:58
Sent Senders | May at NorthernLife

Sent Senders | May at NorthernLife

May 02, 202401:54
Canvas of Colour | April at NorthernLife

Canvas of Colour | April at NorthernLife

Apr 12, 202402:01
Known & Loved | March at NorthernLife

Known & Loved | March at NorthernLife

Apr 12, 202402:33
Prayer Has Power | February at NorthernLife

Prayer Has Power | February at NorthernLife

Apr 12, 202401:57
Jesus Is Worth It | January at NorthernLife

Jesus Is Worth It | January at NorthernLife

Apr 12, 202402:03
Reflections on the Resurrection | Easter Sunday Panel

Reflections on the Resurrection | Easter Sunday Panel

On Easter Sunday night, we had a time of reflection on the resurrection facilitated by a panel including Jonathan Shanks, Benjamin Shanks and Jack Long.


Introduction (00:00)

Recap of Sunday morning (01:25)

Resurrection as the pattern of the Christian life (04:37)

Why is the resurrection needed? (06:20)

Suffering as a kind of death (08:56)

Resurrection of the physical body (09:26)

Resurrection as first fruits (12:30)

Is the resurrection spiritual or physical? (13:56)

Can Jesus experience suffering now? (20:13)

Where did Jesus go when he died? (22:36)

What does it mean to "crucify the flesh?" (25:28)

Do we experience the resurrection now? (27:18)

How the resurrection transforms every day (29:46)

Was Lazarus resurrected? (32:18)

The uniqueness of the resurrection (33:27)

How is suffering connected to resurrection? (35:56)

What is the cross that we carry? (37:16)

Suffering comes from struggling against the flesh (39:04)

Resurrection woven into the world (44:40)

Mar 31, 202447:20
The Gentle Art of Welcoming | Virginia Mathews

The Gentle Art of Welcoming | Virginia Mathews

Associate Pastor Virginia Mathews offers wisdom for welcoming new people to NorthernLife.


00:00 – Introduction

05:05 – Warm and Friendly

08:25 – Differentiation

12:02 – Discernment

14:11 – Conclusion

Sep 20, 202314:55
Why Did Jesus Shed His Blood? | Richard Ford

Why Did Jesus Shed His Blood? | Richard Ford

When Jesus died on the cross, he shed his blood. But why did he die such a death? Did he need to go through this pain suffering, characterised in the Gospels by so much blood? In this episode of Midweek Training, Richard Ford unpacks the biblical and theological significance of Jesus blood.
Jun 20, 202222:47
Investing in Community Beyond the LifeHub Meeting | Virginia Mathews

Investing in Community Beyond the LifeHub Meeting | Virginia Mathews

Virginia Mathews speaks on building Christian community inside and outside the small group gathering.
Jul 19, 202106:10
Deeper Discipleship | LifeHubs Vision E3

Deeper Discipleship | LifeHubs Vision E3

Life Hubs provide wonderful opportunities to grow disciples. This message covers the areas we hope to grow in through the ministry of LifeHubs at NorthernLife.
Nov 23, 202018:38
Deeper Devotion | LifeHubs Vision E2

Deeper Devotion | LifeHubs Vision E2

This is the second in our series of life hub training – DEEPER DEVOTION. We explore how LifeHubs can help achieve the second part of our church vision statement – LOVE OTHERS. This talk touches on how LifeHubs help us live out core values of: Life Matters, Canvas of Colour, Find out Help out and […]
Nov 19, 202017:18
Deeper Delight | LifeHubs Vision E3

Deeper Delight | LifeHubs Vision E3

Life Hubs Go Deeper. This talk focuses on how LifeHubs can provide the means for our congregation to Go deeper in loving God – we call it DEEPER DELIGHT. How can LifeHubs help people to deepen their delight in the Lord? – KNOWN AND LOVED, JESUS IS WORTH IT, GOD SPEAKS WE LISTEN, HIS GRACE […]
Nov 12, 202019:11
What Is Spirituality?

What Is Spirituality?

How do we define spirituality? What is it and how do I develop it?
Nov 12, 202020:35
C.O.A.C.H. Program Introduction

C.O.A.C.H. Program Introduction

Introduction to the exciting new community coaching program launching next year at NorthernLife called C.O.A.C.H. Spoken by Virginia Mathews.
Nov 09, 202012:02
Pastoral Care Life Hacks

Pastoral Care Life Hacks

Virginia Mathews masterfully takes us through 4 Life Hacks for building relationships that foster pastoral care. This is essential training for life hub leaders at Northern Life and anyone called to care for others pastorally in the local church.
Oct 08, 202032:51
Is Christianity a Straitjacket?

Is Christianity a Straitjacket?

This talk explores what true freedom really is by unpacking the original design of the Ten Commandments and the mind-blowing meaning behind Israel’s covenant-keeping God. Freedom can be freedom from but more importantly it can be freedom for!
Oct 08, 202024:44
A Daily Prayer for Freedom

A Daily Prayer for Freedom

A prayer to appropriate the grace and generosity of God in the Gospel which leads to Daily Freedom in Christ.
Sep 09, 202009:26
God the Holy Spirit | The Trinity Prayers

God the Holy Spirit | The Trinity Prayers

The Trinity prayers are spoken-word prayers covering a biblical and theological overview of each member of the Trinity. These are prayers designed to teach as they honour and promote wonder as they worship.
Sep 08, 202002:19
God the Son | The Trinity Prayers

God the Son | The Trinity Prayers

The Trinity prayers are spoken-word prayers covering a biblical and theological overview of each member of the Trinity. These are prayers designed to teach as they honour and promote wonder as they worship.
Sep 08, 202002:27
God the Father | The Trinity Prayers

God the Father | The Trinity Prayers

The Trinity prayers are spoken-word prayers covering a biblical and theological overview of each member of the Trinity. These are prayers designed to teach as they honour and promote wonder as they worship.
Sep 08, 202002:11
Where Is God When Life Hurts?

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

The book of Job speaks to every generation about suffering. This midweek training at NorthernLife covers the entire book of Job in one session. We pray that you will be encouraged to see God’s goodness in every life season.
Aug 24, 202033:13
Parenting 101

Parenting 101

Parenting 101

Aug 20, 202028:53
Sent Senders | Core Values E12

Sent Senders | Core Values E12

We are a sent people committed to sending others. We have been blessed to be a blessing. As the Father sent the Son, the Son sent the Spirit, the Spirit sends the Church, the Church sends ministers of the gospel. We nurture new life in Christ, we train up, we raise up, we send out […]
Jun 24, 201837:12
Coaching Community | Core Values E11

Coaching Community | Core Values E11

We are disciple making disciples who live intentionally to develop others’ in Christ. We are disciples making disciples of Jesus. When Jesus ascended to heaven, He gave His disciples a very clear mandate. This has not changed for us in the 21st century. By God’s grace and the gospel we lead people to Christ, coach […]
Jun 17, 201843:25
Life Learners | Core Values E10

Life Learners | Core Values E10

We are apprentices of Jesus, learning to live the way He said we could live. This process centres around character transformation. Peter reminds us that growth in the grace and knowledge of the kingdom is a possibility and expectation of all who followers Christ Jesus as Lord. We embrace effort with servant hearted intentionality to […]
Jun 10, 201837:27
Gospel Grounded | Core Values E9

Gospel Grounded | Core Values E9

Our faith is grounded in the truth of the gospel. Jesus Christ—fully God, fully man—lived a perfect life to die a perfect sacrificial death and rose victoriously and powerfully from the dead. This is historically verifiable truth, which is the bedrock of our Church. After the resurrection Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and sent His […]
Jun 03, 201842:56
Prayer Has Power | Core Values E8

Prayer Has Power | Core Values E8

PRAYER HAS POWER – Transformation We pray with shameless persistence and authority. Life is spiritual. Mysteriously God has invited His church to interact with Him in prayer. By grace we pray persistently, passionately and humbly approaching the throne of Grace through Jesus. We believe that for every situation Prayer has Power. Through our dependence on […]
Mar 25, 201828:18
Find Out Help Out | Core Values E7

Find Out Help Out | Core Values E7

FIND OUT. HELP OUT. Since people matter, we believe in listening to stories, understanding journey’s, discovering opportunities and providing solutions. Love, loves with action. We listen and respond. We get involved. Whether it’s finding out a new persons name at morning tea, or investigating a tragedy unfolding in Malawi. We find out, we help out, […]
Mar 18, 201833:32
Canvas of Colour | Core Values E6

Canvas of Colour | Core Values E6

God is painting His story on a canvas of generations in the colours of the nations – we are a canvas of colour. God’s plans for our church are beyond one generation and one ethnicity. We respect and appreciate each generation, we enjoy and rely on our diversity. We are not the body of Christ […]
Mar 11, 201834:30
Life Matters | Core Values E5

Life Matters | Core Values E5

LIFE MATTERS All living things matter; people and planet, we steward everything for God’s glory in the context of loving relationships. We are called to exercise our authority as true humanity in Christ through stewardship of all creation. As we take care of each other and our environment we desire to bring glory to […]
Mar 04, 201832:36
His Grace Is Enough | Core Values E4

His Grace Is Enough | Core Values E4

HIS GRACE IS ENOUGH – Faith We are free and have access to His endless supply. He is able to provide all of our needs. Christ’s finished work on the cross, His glorious resurrection from the dead, ascension to Heaven and provision of the Spirit is sufficient to grant us true freedom – HIs Grace […]
Feb 25, 201833:38
God Speaks We Listen | Core Values E3

God Speaks We Listen | Core Values E3

GOD SPEAKS WE LISTEN – Obedience We believe the bible and are led by the Holy Spirit. We are a bible believing Church. God’s words matter more than any other words. We want to know His words, listen to them and obey them. We expect Holy Spirit, the gift of the Father to guide us […]
Feb 19, 201844:26
Jesus Is Worth It | Core Values E2

Jesus Is Worth It | Core Values E2

JESUS IS WORTH IT – CORE VALUE #2 He is our treasure, delight, first love and reason for being. To worship Him is our joy. He deserves our very best. This core value encapsulates “The Lordship of Christ” it also speaks of commitment to the “cause of Christ”. There is a cost involved in […]
Feb 11, 201832:49
Known & Loved | Core Values E1

Known & Loved | Core Values E1

At the core of who we are as a church is the understanding that we are known and loved by Father God. Through faith in Christ we are have passed from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light, been given life a new, born from above and know from the inner witness of […]
Feb 06, 201836:08