Sermons

Equipping the Saints: Evangelist

Evangelists tell the what, why and how of the gospel – the good news of Jesus. They are especially powerful and play a catalytic role in building the church, the body of Christ.
 
In this talk we consider the role of the Evangelist in today’s church and …

Equipping the Saints
Equipping the Saints
Equipping the Saints: Evangelist
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The Love of God the Father

Message from Paul Hoatson, lead pastor from One Hope Church, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Heart Songs
Heart Songs
The Love of God the Father
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Equipping the Saints: Prophet

In this talk we examine the second of the catalytic gifts given by the ascended Jesus to establish and grow healthy churches: The Prophet.
 
We examine the biblical teaching on prophecy and consider:
What is prophecy?
How do prophetic gifts work within t…

Equipping the Saints
Equipping the Saints
Equipping the Saints: Prophet
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Equipping the Saints: Apostles

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 …

Foundation Church Belfast
Foundation Church Belfast
Equipping the Saints: Apostles
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Four Seasons of Church Life

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…

Foundation Church Belfast
Foundation Church Belfast
Four Seasons of Church Life
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3 Features of an Outstanding Monarch

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 …

Foundation Church Belfast
Foundation Church Belfast
3 Features of an Outstanding Monarch
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Heart Songs: Rest

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 …

Heart Songs
Heart Songs
Heart Songs: Rest
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Heart Songs: Justice

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,…

Heart Songs
Heart Songs
Heart Songs: Justice
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Heart Songs: Revelation

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 …

Heart Songs
Heart Songs
Heart Songs: Revelation
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Heart Songs: Intimacy

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 …

Heart Songs
Heart Songs
Heart Songs: Intimacy
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