People transformed by Jesus should live differently to those who have not encountered him.   One of the chief ways this difference can be noted is how Christians handle grief.   Paul addresses this very issue: how the hope of Jesus coming back transforms the way we grieve even the deepest losses.   ***Apologies for […]

The new Christians in Thessalonica received the gospel of Jesus with joy. However, they were vulnerable to attack – from the old enemy Satan and from persecution from hostile outsiders.   Paul and his apostolic team are anxious for the new believers, so they sent Timothy to strengthen the church and find out how they […]

For community to be truly transformative it must receive and accept God’s Word for what it is: a divine word from God, centred on his Son, and instructions of how to live for him through his Spirit.   However, as the Thessalonian believers found out, God’s word is divisive, highlighting clearly where living for Jesus looks radically […]

First message in our series Transforming Community.   For a true community to be powerfully transforming it is: Originated in God Birthed by Word and Spirit Resilient in Adversity Attractive to Outsiders   MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am – 2d Knockwood […]

Transforming Community is built by two key attributes: Authenticity Missionality In this sermon, we look at the Apostle Paul’s example to the church in Thessalonica, and consider how these essential attributes can be embodied at Foundation Church Belfast.   MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH […]

Everyone wishes to know the joy of rest. But for many of us it is so elusive.   This message examines why we find rest so difficult to achieve and then considers the way that God leads us into deep rest in him.   We then conclude with practical steps we can take to enter […]

With so much injustice in the world, what does God do about it?   In Psalm 10 we are given a blueprint for lament – taking our cries for justice to God. The Psalm shows us what the wicked unjust are like under the surface, behaving as if there is no God.   However the […]

According to the Psalmist, God makes himself known to us in three ways: He is displayed in the skies He is defined in the word He is discerned in the heart   It is possible to know God through each of these ways, each one building upon the other.   MAIN TEXT Psalm 19:1-14   […]

The end of the Book of Acts sees the Apostle Paul imprisoned on trial in Rome. Is this the biggest anti-climax in the Bible? Not in the slightest.   In fact, from prison, Paul is able to preach the good news of Jesus ‘without hindrance.’ He is chained up but the gospel message can never […]

Sermon by Mike Duff from Cornerstone Church Newcastle, as part of our eldership installation service.   MAIN TEXT Joshua 1:1-9   SPEAKER Mike Duff, Cornerstone Church Newcastle   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.