Sermons

The Scandal of the Spirit of Jonah

The book of Jonah ends with a cliff-hanger. The real reason for his running from God comes out and it’s not pretty.
 
Jonah appreciates and enjoys the mercy of God when it is directed towards him – and his people – but when God wants that mercy to ex…

Running From Mercy
Running From Mercy
The Scandal of the Spirit of Jonah
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How Repentance Works

The city of Nineveh responded immediately to Jonah’s preaching – the message of God’s justice and mercy.
 
Repentance is a word frequently used in Christian spirituality, but what does it mean, and how do we actually DO repentance?
 
Main Text
Jonah …

Running From Mercy
Running From Mercy
How Repentance Works
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Crying Out to God in the Darkness

Jonah cries out to God from the place of deep darkness. He thought his life was over but he cried out to God with what little remained. But as Jonah discovered, God heard his cry. And God not only hears the cry for help, God acts to send rescue.
 
Th…

Running From Mercy
Running From Mercy
Crying Out to God in the Darkness
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Mercy in the Storm

Is it possible to experience the saving work of God in the middle of a storm? In this message we see how God shows mercy despite the best efforts of Jonah to run in the opposite direction.
Main Text
Jonah 1
 
Preacher
David Varney, pastor Foundation …

Running From Mercy
Running From Mercy
Mercy in the Storm
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Generous Community

As we prepare for launch Sunday in our new building we are holding a special offering so we can complete our building renovation project.
 
In the build up to our special Gift Sunday we learn from the monumental offering at a key moment in Israel’s h…

Sermons at Foundation
Sermons at Foundation
Generous Community
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The Discipleship Project

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Sermons at Foundation
The Discipleship Project
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The Advance of the Gospel

Because the gospel powerfully advances:
We will not be beat down
We will attempt great things for God
 
Main Text
Acts 28:17-31
 
Speaker
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast

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Sermons at Foundation
The Advance of the Gospel
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God is With Us

When we know God is with us, he:
Instill Strength
Deepens Solidarity
Guarantees Success
As we move out on mission these promises will grow faith and hope to rise in us!
 
Main Text
Joshua 1:1-18
 
Preacher
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfa…

Sermons at Foundation
Sermons at Foundation
God is With Us
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Building a Life That Lasts

Phil Swinburn teaches on Matthew 7:24-28 as the finale to our Life Together series.
 

Life Together
Life Together
Building a Life That Lasts
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How to Tell True Disciples From False Disciples

Jesus teaches that it is possible to know about him with actually knowing him. People can understand the core teachings of Christianity or even possess remarkable spiritual powers, but still not be true disciples of Jesus.
 
According to Jesus, only …

Life Together
Life Together
How to Tell True Disciples From False Disciples
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