Living the Truth
Gethsemane: The Trial Before the Trial
Spiritual Food That Satisfies
In the Christian gospel Jesus invites us to a feast. We are invited not only to feast with him but feast on him.
Hours before he went to the cross Jesus hosted a feast with his closest friends. He held out bread and said, ‘This is my body.’ And also th…
The Real Jesus Always Provokes Reaction
One of the ways you can know you have encountered the real Jesus is that he provokes within you a reaction.
In the Gospel According to Mark, we never observe people who encounter Jesus and remain unchanged.
In this message we see Jesus provokes:
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The End of the Age
The End of the Age
Jesus had predicted the downfall of the Temple in Jerusalem, and his disciples wanted more details about the precise nature of when and how all this would happen.
But Jesus gave them more than they bargained for, extending his predic…
How to Distinguish Real Religion from Fake
Many looking at the church from outside can identify hypocrites – people who call themselves Christian but live as if it makes no difference to them. Outsiders may understandably conclude that the church is like this always.
However, the truth is far mor…
The Heart of Religion
For many people, religion is considered to consist of various dos and don’ts. But which rule is the most important?
Religious and non-religious people often live by a code… a fundamental rule for living:
Treat others as you want to be treated.
You be y…
Four Ways That God Works
As we celebrate our fifth anniversary as Foundation Church Belfast, we reflect on how God has worked among us and humbly anticipate he will continue to do more in the years ahead.
When we look at the Bible, we see God interacting with his people along si…