Foundation Church Belfast
Foundation Church Belfast 394 episodes Nov 8, 2026
This podcast features teaching and messages from Foundation Church Belfast. The church describes itself as gospel-centred, Spirit-empowered, and a community on mission. Episodes are intended to encourage listeners in Christian faith and discipleship.
Episodes
You Shall Not Murder — Why Every Life Matters
In this sermon Pastor David examines Exodus 20 and Matthew 5 to explore the sixth commandment: "You shall not murder." Jesus expands the command to include anger, insults, and the heart’s intentions.
The sermon unpacks four responses to God-given life — taking, hating, saving, and honouring — and points to Christ’s atoning sacrifice as the remedy for our unrighteous anger.
As a community committed
Honour Your Parents: The Fifth Commandment for Family, Church, Nation
Some people have said, as go the family, so goes the church. And as goes the church, so goes the nation.
This sermon unpacks Exodus 20:12 - the fifth commandment - exploring why God emphasizes honouring parents, how that honour looks across seasons of life (children, adults, elderly). We also wrestle with what to do when families are broken or authority is abused.
The message offers pastoral care
Making Sense of the Sabbath — A Practical Guide to Rest
In this sermon, Pastor David explains the fourth commandment by showing Sabbath as a
gift of rest,
a time to receive God’s blessings,
and a reason to rejoice.
It traces Sabbath from God’s creation-rest to Jesus’ invitation to enter true rest, and explains how Christians observe the Lord’s Day. We consider practical tips—prepare, come hungry, lead your family, and practice reading, singing, talki
Speaking God's Name: Why We Need Law, Gospel, and the Spirit
This sermon unpacks the third commandment, showing it is not just about avoiding crude oaths but about not misusing God’s name in vows, lies, false prophecy, or everyday speech.
David explains how God’s personal name (Yahweh) calls for reverence and warns of the seriousness of blasphemy.
Using three essential steps—the law (to reveal sin), the gospel (Jesus’ substitution and forgiveness), and the
Don't Put God in a Box: Understanding the Second Commandment
In this sermon on Exodus 20:4–6, Matt explains the second commandment and warns against creating carved images or reshaping God to fit our preferences.
Using Old Testament examples and the message of Christ’s grace, he urges believers to worship God as He has revealed Himself—through Scripture, obedience, humility, and faith.
MAIN TEXT
Exodus 20:1-6
SPEAKER
Matt Adams, member of Foundation Chu
God First: The Surprising Freedom Behind the First Commandment
This episode introduces a 10-week series on the Ten Commandments, exploring their origin in Exodus and their ongoing relevance. It explains that the commandments are given to a people already freed by God and emphasizes living under grace, not law.
Focusing on the first commandment, the Pastor David examines who God is, why worship belongs to Him alone, and how we respond by living in joyful obedi
Wait Patiently — Finding Intimacy and Refuge in Psalm 27
This sermon explores Psalm 27, emphasizing God’s offer of intimacy. We can know God as our light, salvation, and fortress.
We think through how Jesus and the Holy Spirit make God’s presence available to us and why drawing near to God brings courage amid trials.
Practical steps are offered for deepening that intimacy: corporate worship, personal devotional time, and small-group community.
The messa
Touch the Risen Christ: Five Essentials for Mission
In the final message of Foundation Church Belfast’s summer–autumn series The Spirit of Mission, David opens Luke 24:36–49 and lays out five essentials for a successful mission:
the truth
the vision
the message
the call
the power
The message covers the eyewitness reality of the risen Christ, how Jesus fulfills the law and prophets, the gospel’s call to repentance and forgiveness, and the commissi
Outsiders Welcome: Finding Your Place at God’s Banquet
Jesus warns his hearers to make every effort to go through the narrow door and enter into the banquet he has prepared for us.
Expect biblical teaching, pastoral application, and encouragement for those who feel like outsiders—an invitation to humble repentance, trust in Jesus, and a life of devoted following as the path into God’s feast.
MAIN TEXT
Luke 13:22-30
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Fou
Be Ready: Jesus Is Coming — A Luke 12 Wake-Up Call
This sermon from the Spirit of Mission summer series, focuses on Luke 12 and Jesus’ teaching about his second coming (parousia).
Jesus teaches on four pathways of readiness:
the call to readiness,
the lifestyle of readiness,
the failure of readiness,
the benefits of readiness.
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Courage Over Fear: Living the Mission of God
This episode is a sermon from the Gospel of Luke explores what it means to move past fear for the sake of the Gospel.
The talk lays out four reasons to have courage:
Jesus commands it,
God loves us,
Jesus will acknowledge us in heaven, and
The Holy Spirit empowers and equips us to speak.
Expect practical teaching, biblical exposition, and a call to recommit to Christ’s mission despite fear.
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Glenn Wasson
Glenn Wasson brings the latest message in our series Spirit of Mission, focusing on the cost of being a disciple of Jesus.
Main Text
Luke 9:18-27
SPEAKER
Glenn Wasson, member of Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family
How to Have Big Faith
Jesus hears about a centurion's Big faith and is amazed at what he encounters. Despite not even seeing Jesus, the centurion believes in him based on what he has heard.
We too can share in this big faith when we:
Humbly approach Jesus
Recognise the authority of Jesus
Choose to trust Jesus
When we do, we shall discover a deep and growing faith in Jesus, a faith that sees God move in magnificent wa
The Pathway to Discipleship
Jesus gives us his mission statement as he reads from the prophet Isaiah:
‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’
He then demonstrates what this looks like by healin
Three Obstructions to the Mission of Jesus
In our series The Spirit of Mission, David Varney highlights three obstructions to the mission of Jesus.
Sickness
Demons
Boundaries
We see how these obstructions were overcome by Jesus, and learn how we too, when faced with obstruction, can minister in Jesus' name.
MAIN TEXT
Luke 4:38-44
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am
Sunday Night Service: Ricky Malone and Jay Millar
Ricky Malone speaks on Why and How We Share the Good News, and Jay Millar shares his story about how Jesus radically transformed his life.
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
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We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
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The Return of the Prodigal Church — Preparing for the Day of the Lord
As a skilled preacher, the prophet Malachi brings his sermon to a close with a huge challenge to his listeners - the Day of the Lord is coming; how will you experience it?
For some, the Day of the Lord's appearing will be agony; for others, ecstasy. How can two such widely different responses happen on the same day?
Malachi teaches us two methods to help us prepare for the Day of the Lord's coming
Judgment Day: Which Group Will You Be In?
David unpacks the biblical teaching of the Day of the Lord, using Malachi and the parable of the prodigal son to distinguish three groups to explain how each will face God’s judgment.
the wicked,
the religious, and
the faithful.
Key points include why mere religious practice can be empty, how true faithfulness is shown by fearing and honouring God and by fellowship with other believers, the poss
Repentance & Generosity from the Book of Malachi
Pastor David, drawing from the last book in the old testament, the book of Malachi - teaches on a well known portion of scripture from chapter 3 emphasizing the Lord's unchanging nature.
He speaks on the call to repentance, and the promise of abundant blessings for the faithful.
This touches on tithing, giving with a joyful heart and being a good steward with your finances.
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 3:6
Sunday Night Service - David Lorimer
David Lorimer tells his story and the hope for all people in Jesus.
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
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Where Is the God of Justice? Malachi’s Answer: I Will Send, Testify, Purify
In this episode pastor David Varney works through Malachi 3 to answer the perennial question: “Where is the God of justice?” Using the prophet’s threefold reply—“I will send, I will testify, I will purify”—the speaker unpacks Scripture, links Malachi to John the Baptist and Jesus, and explains how God’s justice is both decisive and redemptive.
The sermon covers the problem of evil and suffering, t
The Wait Is Over: Jesus Proclaims the Jubilee
Nathan Brown teaches the first on our series The Spirit of Mission.
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
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The Promise, the Enemy, the Savior: Marriage in Malachi
Part of the sermon series "The Return of the Prodigal Church," this episode studies Malachi’s teaching on marriage: God’s design for one-flesh covenant unity.
The talk exposes two enemies of marriage—spiritual mismatching (marrying those who worship other gods) and the breaking of covenant through easy divorce—using biblical examples and pastoral warnings about how hearts can wander from God and o
Terry Virgo: Unlocking the Power That Moves Heaven
In this episode, speaker Terry Virgo shares his personal testimony and teachings on the power of prayer, using the story of Elijah as the central example. Terry recounts his spiritual journey, then explores biblical patterns of prayer: withdrawing from the crowd, calling on God's promises, speaks on praying specifically, and praying with spiritual fervour.
He draws on examples from Scripture (Elij
The curse of bad spiritual leadership
In the current series 'Return of the prodigal church' this week's sermon discusses how bad leadership can be a curse, and how good leadership can be a blessing as David Varney unpacks this message from the book of Malachi 2:1-9
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 2:1-9
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6
Return of the Prodigal Church: When Worship Becomes Fake
This episode is a sermon in a series through the book of Malachi ("The Return of the Prodigal Church"). We explore how the question "Does God love me?" connects to corporate worship, examining why worship becomes shallow or "fake," how God responds, and how a community can be renewed.
Topics covered include the priests offering defiled sacrifices, the people bringing leftovers, causes of fake wors
From Street Corners to Stadium Lights: Stuart Elliott’s Testimony
Stuart Elliott joins Pastor Dave to share his testimony of growing up in East Belfast, the early promise and setbacks of a footballing dream, the sudden loss of his father, and a life-changing conversion at a tent crusade in 1995. He recounts how faith redirected his path from street corners to professional success and ministry.
The episode covers Stuart’s football career highlights—Glentoran, Mot
I Have Loved You: Malachi’s Call to a Prodigal Church
How has God loved us?
This is the question asked by God's disillusioned and discouraged people. Israel have returned from exile to rebuild the Temple and city of Jerusalem, but it left them asking whether God's love and blessing is still upon them.
We can ask the same question too. Does God really love me?
This sermon, part of our new series Return of the Prodigal Church, examines four pieces of
Practicing the Gospel: Philippians 4 and the Path to Peace
This episode opens with a prayer and a scripture reading from Philippians 4:2–9 (read by Esther), followed by a sermon from the church speaker as the closing talk in a Philippians series. The message focuses on how practicing the gospel produces joy and peace in daily life and church community.
Topics covered include four lessons from Philippians—how to relate to others, how to cope with anxiety t
Pressing On for the Prize: Our Joy in Perseverance
This sermon explores perseverance as taught in Philippians, tracing how joy comes from persevering faith and the future hope of Christ. Key topics include the practice of perseverance, the power and problems of persevering faith, the theological distinction between justification and sanctification, and the ultimate prize of glorification.
The speaker uses Paul’s life as an example, urges believers
From the Belly to the Breakthrough: Jonah’s Prayer in the Darkness
In this episode we unpack Jonah chapter 2 and explore how God hears prayers from the darkness and provides salvation even in our lowest moments. The speaker reflects on personal grief and church community support, walks through Jonah’s experience in the belly of the fish, and connects it to Jesus’ death and resurrection as the ultimate rescue. Expect scripture exposition, pastoral encouragement, p
How we can live the gospel
This episode is a break from the current series delivered by our very own Matt Adams about what is our greatest need?
Open Doors: Stories from the Persecuted Church
In this episode Chris from Open Doors explores what it means to be a witness for Jesus in a world that often responds with hostility. Through Scripture—especially Jesus’ call to be witnesses and the Beatitudes—Chris frames the reality that following Christ can be costly but also redeeming. He shares powerful stories from around the world: Baheer from Turkmenistan who found faith amid brutality and
Risking It All for the Gospel — Timothy, Epaphroditus & Us
This episode is an expository sermon on Philippians 2:19–30, unpacking Paul’s commendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus as realistic models of gospel-centered service.
Featured figures and examples include Timothy and Epaphroditus from Scripture, plus modern parallels such as Corrie ten Boom, a long-term missionary couple who left comfort to fight trafficking, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The message
Shine Like Stars: Working Out Your Salvation
The Bible calls us to Shine like lights in a dark world by working out our salvation; that is, expressing our new spiritual life in Christ.
We learn our calling to Shine like lights through:
The Grounds of shining the gospel
The Responsibility of shining the gospel
The Challenge of shining the gospel
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 2:12-18
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
FOUN
Humble Like Christ: 4 Reasons to Model the Gospel
This episode unpacks Philippians 2:1–11, a sermon exploring why Christians should model the gospel in daily life and in the church. Pastor David Varney walks through Paul’s famous Christ-hymn and applies it to us today.
The four reasons to model the gospel
because you are a Christian
because it builds a healthy church
because Jesus humbled himself
because of the joy that awaits you
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Living for Christ: Expectation, Example, and Entry
In this episode a sermon on Philippians 1:18–30 explores how the Apostle Paul finds unshakable joy despite imprisonment. Pastor David Varney walks listeners through three inroads to joy — expectation, example, and entry — showing how prayer, the Holy Spirit, and partnership in the gospel sustain hope.
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 1:18-30
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATIO
Joy in the Jail Cell: 3 Surprising Roads That Advance the Gospel
This episode (Week 2 in the series through Philippians) is a sermon unpacking Philippians 1:12–18. We note how Paul’s imprisonment actually advanced the gospel—so much so that the imperial guard and many others heard about Christ—and explore why that produced joy.
Key topics include three roads that advance the gospel: hardship, example, and rivalry. The message includes reflections on church plan
Overflowing Joy: Paul’s Letter to Philippi
Paul’s joy is contagious: even from prison he celebrates the Philippians’ faith, their generous partnership, and the sure promise that God will finish what he began in them.
But can we experience this kind of joy in our own lives?
How may we lay hold of it?
MAIN TEXT
Exodus 24:1 - 25:9
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Kn
Called, Cleansed, Communed, Commissioned — Exodus 24 Explained
This message walks through Exodus 24 in a really simple way: God calls his people, cleanses them with covenant blood, communes with them at the table, and then sends them out on mission. It’s a down-to-earth reminder that God draws near, makes us clean, shares life with us, and gives us purpose.
If you’re curious about what that means for you: consider giving your allegiance to Jesus, plugging int
The Star That Stopped Kings: Behold Our God
Remember the Magi who left everything to follow a star? This passage (Matthew 2:1–12) shows Jesus isn’t just a newborn; he’s God worth our humility, time, and money. They dropped their status, travelled far, and worshipped him — and that same call is for you and me.
So let’s be honest: what do we treasure most? The story nudges us to treasure Jesus above all, to worship from the heart, and to let
When God Became Flesh: Making Sense of the Incarnation
Hey—if you’ve ever wondered what Christmas really means beyond carols and tinsel, this episode walks you through the heart-stopping truth: the eternal Son became one of us. We’ll unpack what “incarnation” means, why Jesus had to be fully God and fully human, and how that strange, beautiful act opens the door for us to be forgiven, known, and invited into real fellowship with God.
No heavy theology
Making Sense of Christmas: The Eternal Son
This Advent teaching series presents four Christian doctrines that Make Sense of Christmas.
In this first sermon, we examine the opening paragraph of St. John's Gospel and realise that Christmas doesn't begin at the Nativity, but rather In the Beginning (John 1:1).
The message considers:
Who is the Eternal Word?
What did the Eternal Word come to do?
How Am I Blessed by the Eternal Word?
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Shut the Door: Faithful Giving, Resilience, and Prayer in 2 Kings 4
Johnny Carson preaches from 2 Kings 4 focusing on the Shunammite woman’s hospitality, the prophecy of a son, his sudden death, and Elisha’s miraculous restoration of life. He highlights Elisha as a foreshadow of Jesus and draws three faith postures from the chapter: faithful giving, resilient faith, and private, focused prayer.
The message calls listeners to practical response—give in faith, remai
The Final No: Saul's Tragic End on Mount Gilboa
This episode reflects on 1 Samuel 31, recounting Saul and his sons' deaths at Mount Gilboa, the Philistine victory, and the grim aftermath as towns are abandoned and bodies dishonoured.
Through this we learn three lessons that carry eternal consequences for every person:
the fallout of rebelling against God,
the finality of our rebellion, and
the fix for our rebellion.
There is always hope offer
Near to God but Not with God — Four Signs You’re Resisting Him
This episode examines 1 Samuel 28:3–25, recounting King Saul’s visit to the medium at Endor, his encounter with Samuel’s spirit, and the grim consequences of his long resistance to God.
The sermon outlines four signs of resisting God—being close to God but not truly with Him, living against God’s word, persistent unbelief when faced with the gospel, and choosing darkness over light—and concludes w
Abigail: The Woman Who Stopped a War
Our reading from 1 Samuel 25 tells how David’s men are insulted by the wealthy Nabal, and Abigail rushes in with food and humility to avert bloodshed.
The sermon draws out why peacemakers are needed, who they are (Abigail and ultimately Jesus), and practical steps to be peacemakers: be brave, humble, and sacrificial.
It calls believers to pursue reconciliation whether they are the offender, th
When the Soul Thirsts: Finding God in Spiritual Depression
This sermon walks through Psalm 42–43 to define spiritual depression—when the soul feels distant from God—and explains how it affects our body, mind and spirit.
It explores possible causes (isolation, mocking, personal susceptibility), offers six practical responses (recognize the problem, use the Psalms, remember past blessings, approach God boldly, preach truth to yourself, anticipate future ble
Midnight Earthquake: Chains Broken, Hearts Freed
How can we gain salvation? What does it take to be right with God and receive life from him?
This sermon highlights four steps we can take on the pathway to salvation:
The Earthquake
The Cry
The Belief
The transformation
MAIN TEXT
Acts 16:25-32
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5
When the Small Stand Tall: David, Goliath, and the Power of Trust
This episode unpacks the familiar story of David and Goliath to explore how God chooses people who trust His word, walk in humility, listen and obey His voice, and recognize their need for a champion.
Using David’s example, the message connects the ancient battle to our lives today—showing that Jesus is the ultimate champion who fights for us and calling listeners to live in trust and victory rath
When You Come Together: Tongues, Hands, Hearts
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
What are we to make of the spiritual gift of tongues as the Bible describes it? Has the gift ceased? Or if not, how should it function? How does it serve to strengthen the church, as with all the gifts?
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 1
When You Come Together: Healing
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
Healing occupies a prominent place in the earthly ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It seemed integral to his main message - 'The Kingdom of God is near, repent and believe the gospel!' (Mark 1:15).
With this in mind, should healing ministr
When You Come Together: Revelatory Gifts
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
This talk focuses on the revelatory gifts the Apostle Paul outlines in 1 Corinthians 12-14. Once we understand these gifts are given by the Holy Spirit to build up the church, we see how they should function as part of a healthy local chur
Suffering and the Christian Faith
According to the Apostle Peter, suffering is not expected, it is to be considered normal for a disciple of Jesus.
In this sermon, Chris Mckinven points out four ways to deal with suffering as a Christian:
1. Don't be surprised
2. Don't be afraid
3. Don't be silent
4. Don't forget who you're suffering for
Only through Jesus does suffering have a purpose and a hope to which we cling.
When You Come Together: Belonging
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
This talk focuses on the Belonging to church- what is church membership? Why do we need it? And how do we belong practically?
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:12-20
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHUR
When You Come Together: The Sacraments
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
This talk focuses on the Sacraments - what are they? And how does Jesus strengthen the church through these gifts? Who are they even for?
MAIN TEXT
Acts 2:36-43
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CH
When You Come Together: The Word
Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
This talk focuses on the Word of God - what is it, what does it do, and how does it shape our life as a church?
MAIN TEXT
Isaiah 55:8-13
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunda
The Surprising People God Uses
Do you ever think: there's a certain type of person God uses to do his work - and you're not it?
We often find a variety of reasons why we think God won't use you, or if he does, only minimally.
In this sermon we tackle three reasons we think God doesn't use us for his kingdom work:
Too young
Too old
Disqualified
However none of these things need apply to us - because of the power of the
Three Dangers of Religion and How to Avoid Them
Religion can be a dangerous thing. For many people, real religion is a profound expression of true faith in Jesus, a life of knowing, following and enjoying him.
But for others religion is a necessary evil, a hoop to jump through to keep God or others happy. This is how King Saul understood his religion. In 1 Samuel 15 we see him exposed in grim reality.
But are we any different?
Three Dange
Seven Churches: Philadelphia
Message by Jonah from our series Seven Churches. This sermon encourages us to cling firm to Jesus under trials.
MAIN TEXT
Revelation 3:7-13
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
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Seven Churches: Laodicea
Message by Sean Russell from our series Seven Churches. This sermon explores the problem of affluence and it blinds us to the reality of our spiritual poverty.
MAIN TEXT
Revelation 3:14-22
SPEAKER
Sean Russell, Foundation Church Belfast
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches
Bold Faith
This talk examines 5 Components of Bold Faith. We see this in the extraordinary display of bravery and courage from Jonathan, son of King Saul.
God grants us faith so that we make use of it. Christian faith is more than an idea, or even an inner conviction. Faith is active - it does something in those who have it, producing observable effects.
In order to obtain Bold Faith, we must:
Get the B
Responding to Trials
How we respond to the trials of life shows us a lot about what we fundamentally trust in.
Trials can either build faith or tear it down; push us towards God as our hope or away from him.
We see this play out in the life of King Saul. He was given a test to dig out what was truly in his inner being - a test he ultimately failed.
His trial is significant and weighty, but he responds by taking
How to Know If Your Faith is Real
If you are person of faith - how do you know if your faith is real? And how do you define your faith - by your own standards, or by a higher authority?
The Bible challenges us to examine ourselves to see whether we are 'in the faith' (2 Corinthians 13:5). It seems there are plenty of religious people who think they have faith, but don't.
This sermon examines the three ways we can test if our f
Glimpses of the Kingdom of God
We sometimes pray: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done, On Earth as it is in heaven. We are praying about the kingdom of God.
But have you ever wondered what that means? What are you really praying for? And how would you know when this prayer is answered? What even is the kingdom of God?
This sermon shows how in the Old Testament we see Glimpses of the Kingdom of God, snippets of what is to com
How God Makes His Calling Clear
God's choice of his first king surprised everyone, even the man himself, Saul.
But God makes Saul's calling clear in three ways, in order to confirm and underscore his decision:
Through signs
By his Spirit
Public selection
We then ask whether God still confirms his calling upon us in the same way today.
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 10:1-27
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast
Dissatisfied with God
It is possible to believe in God in general but still remain dissatisfied with him.
This was the situation the people of God found themselves in as they demanded a new king.
However, their request revealed more about the peoples' inner motivation. Their dissatisfaction with God was caused by:
Comparison
Rationalisation
Bible misuse
We can likewise succumb to any or all of these causative f
3 Steps to Salvation and What Happens Next
God's people experienced spiritual renewal under the ministry of Samuel their great leader.
Judging by recent statistics there is something of a 'Quiet Revival' taking place in the UK. Increased numbers of church attenders have been noticed over the last few years, particularly among men in 20-30 age bracket.
If we notice a hunger, or desire for God, what can we do?
This sermon examines Isr
Seven Churches: Smyrna
Glenn Wasson preaches on the love of Christ for sufferers in this message as part of the series Seven Churches.
Living as a disciple of Jesus will generate opposition from others at some point in our lives. But in this text we are reminded that Jesus cares for his suffering people.
It ends with a promise of his presence with us at all times, and the hope of a victorious future as we persevere
Living With a Dangerous God
Both the Philistines and the Israelites experience the dangerous presence of God. The Ark of God seems to leave a trail of destruction behind it as it is passed from city to city, and then from Philistines back to the Israelites.
In this talk we see how God can be a dangerous presence to both religious and non-religious people. Whether it is the superstition and ignorance of the non-religious, o
3 Keys You Need to Unlock the Treasure of Easter
We join two travellers on the road home from Jerusalem, discussing the events of that momentous weekend - the death of Jesus of Nazareth, and the early reports that his tomb was empty.
Jesus walked with them incognito, and drew them deeper into the Good News. During their time with Jesus, the travellers were presented with three keys to unlocking the treasure of Easter.
Understand Jesus
Belie
Palm Sunday: Expectation and Disappointment
At the official entrance of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem on what would be his final trip, we see the crowds stirred up with untold enthusiasm.
However following quickly on is their collective disappointment that Jesus did not kick start the revolution they had been hoping for.
In this sermon we examine the expectations and disappointments we can have towards Jesus; finishing on an unexpect
Two Blockages to Receiving God's Blessing
Who doesn't want to receive blessing from God? His power? His gifts? Most people would say yes to all these things. But did you know you can block blessing from God?
This sermon examines two blockages to receiving God's blessing:
Superstition
Resistance
We end by seeing how Jesus restores the flow of God's blessing to us through the gospel.
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 4:1-22
SPEAKER
David Varney,
Press On By Pressing In - Clive Bowsher
Clive Bowsher preaches from Philippians 3:8-16.
Ireland Conference - Deliver Us From Evil - Terry Virgo
Terry Virgo speaks on SPIRITUAL WARFARE as part of the Advance Movement Ireland Conference 2025.
Terry is the founder of Newfrontiers, a global network of over 1,500 churches, which now exists as a collective of apostolic spheres, of which Advance is a part.
Find out more: https://www.advancemovement.com/
ADVANCE UK AND EUROPE CONFERENCE
https://www.advancemovement.com/event/advance-uk-europ
Ireland Conference - Confidence - Clive Bowsher
Clive Bowsher teaches on CONFIDENCE that flows from our unity with God and one another in Jesus.
Clive teaches New Testament and Biblical Theology at Union School of Theology.
This talk was part of the Advance Movement Ireland Conference 2025.
ADVANCE is a movement of churches partnering together to plant and strengthen churches.
Find out more: https://www.advancemovement.com/
ADVANCE UK
Ireland Conference - Kingdom Come - Terry Virgo
Terry Virgo speaks on KINGDOM COME as part of the Advance Movement Ireland Conference 2025.
Terry is the founder of Newfrontiers, a global network of over 1,500 churches, which now exists as a collective of apostolic spheres, of which Advance is a part.
Find out more: https://www.advancemovement.com/
ADVANCE UK AND EUROPE CONFERENCE
https://www.advancemovement.com/event/advance-uk-europe-con
Ireland Conference - Freedom - Clive Bowsher
Clive Bowsher teaches on the FREEDOM we have before the Father, in the Son, by the Spirit.
Clive teaches New Testament and Biblical Theology at Union School of Theology.
This talk was part of the Advance Movement Ireland Conference 2025.
ADVANCE is a movement of churches partnering together to plant and strengthen churches.
Find out more: https://www.advancemovement.com/
ADVANCE UK AND E
The God Who Speaks
When God speaks, a person is never the same again. We see this in the experience of Samuel, a young boy chosen by God to become an influential leader.
In this sermon, we learn about How to Hear God's Word, but equally importantly, How Not to Hear God's Word, as in the case of the old man Eli.
You can know when you've heard God's Word because you will:
Want to believe;
Want to follow, and;
Wan
Seven Churches: Thyatira
Sean Russell preaches on the danger of compromise within a church, especially when some things appear to be going quite well.
Rather than excuse our compromises, we must see them as Jesus does - as a dangerous threat to the very life of the church.
Yet for anyone who hears the warning of Jesus, there is grace and power to be victorious.
MAIN TEXT
Revelation 2:18-29
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFA
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