In this series we examine the biblical framework for the five catalytic gifts that Jesus gives to his church so that it may reach unity and maturity.   This talk focuses on the role and gift of the Apostle.    Who is an Apostle? How does an Apostle work? What is an Apostle like? How […]

Advent sermon from Micah 5:1-5.   Christmas shows us: Greatness comes from insignificance Strengthen comes from weakness Peace comes from the enemy   But we need Easter to apply Christmas to us. Only through Jesus’ cross and resurrection can we know greatness, strength and peace we see at the first Christmas.   MAIN TEXT Micah […]

In this final message of our series in the life of Gideon, we see that Gideon ended badly.   For all his moments of faith, he ultimately left the Israelites in a worse position than before.   How can this be? We see two major faults in Gideon: He was a product of his father’s […]

One encounter with Jesus will transform your life.   That was true for the characters in this account from John 12. One experienced Jesus’ resurrection power. One responded in radical devotion and love. One hid his selfishness behind his religious words.   The Christian gospel carries a power that can lift the dead to new […]

Gideon struggles with weak faith. What’s more, he has some major battles ahead of him. To seek clarity he lays down some tests for God, who graciously complies. Furthermore, God gives an additional encouragement through an unusual dream. How much of Gideon’s story should provide a model for our own discernment and decision-making? How should […]

This new series focuses on the life of Old Testament character Gideon: The rise and fall of faith and power.   When God steps in to save his people we notice two phases: God always takes the initiative  We must listen and respond   MAIN TEXT Judges 6:1-24   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church […]

Jesus brought immediate calm when he spoke to the raging storm. Life was at risk, and the disciples were panicking to do something – anything – that would save them. But nothing was helping. Their only option was Jesus.   In this sermon we learn: Jesus is present in the storm Jesus is powerful over […]

The final talk in our Transforming Community series.   If we grasp the message of the gospel of Jesus, this will have a profound effect on three relationships within the church:   With our leaders With one another With God in worship   This will shape how we see our meeting together as believers in Jesus.   […]

How we think about the final day will impact how we live in the present day.   The Apostle Paul writes to encourage the new Christian believers in Thessalonica that the Day of the Lord is something they can look forward to in hope, and not to fear.   This sermon addresses mistakes we make […]

Message by Nathan Brown as part of our Transforming Community series.     MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12   SPEAKER Nathan Brown, church planter in Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am – 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.