In this talk we examine the first of the catalytic gifts given by the ascended Jesus to establish and grow healthy churches: The Apostle.
We examine the biblical teaching on apostleship and consider:
Who is an apostle?
What does the apostolic ministry …
In this personal message, David Varney teaches on the Four Seasons of Church Life as understood from the perspective of Israel’s experience.
In Deuteronomy, Moses addresses the entire covenant community before they cross over the Jordan River to enter th…
In this sermon we reflect on the life of Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday 8 September 2022, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
Throughout her life we have seen The Queen embody the Three Features of an Outsanding Monarch – one who:
1. Brings …
Rest is highly elucive for many people today.
This Heart Song from Psalm 4 is a cry for rest. The lyrics examine some of the root causes of a lack of rest before meditating on the actions of God that can lead us to profound rest.
The sermon ends on some …
When we see or experience injustice – whether personally or observe it elsewhere in the world – we naturally sense an inner anger towards it. We ask, ‘How can this be tolerated?’ ‘How can they get away with it?’ ‘Where is God in all this?’
In Psalm 10,…
In this song we see the ways that God makes himself known to us. God beckons us to come to him and know him intimately. As such he points us to the heavens which continually celebrate the greatness of God.
Furthermore, God reveals his heart and his will …
Everyone longs for intimacy. To know and be known is part of what makes us human.
In this ancient Hebrew song we hear the yearning of the songwriter’s heart for God. As we examine the lyrics, we can see more of what intimacy with God looks like, and why …
Message from Johnny Carson, pastor of The Way Church Ballyclare.
Main Text
Luke 10:21-24
Churches Partnering Together to Plant and Strengthen Churches
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches, partnering together in Ireland and across the glob…
Churches can turn in on themselves becoming inward looking and consumed by what is taking place within the walls.
At the conclusion of his letter to Titus, the Apostle Paul sketches the ways that a church can avoid this. According to him, staying impactf…
Enjoying Healthy Community
To develop and deepen healthy community, it is essential that we are united. In this sermon, we see that the church is to be united for good works and against division.
When we share this common unity and passion, a powerful co…
