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. MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 SPEAKER David V…

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 when we think of the final day, and how to be ready for it. MAIN…

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.…

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 audio quality*** MAIN TEXT 1 Thessa…

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 were getting on. His encouraging …

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 different than li…

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 […]…

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 FOUNDA…

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 Knockwoo…

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 into the rest God has provided for us. MAIN TEXT Psalm 4:1-8 SPEAKER David Varney,…

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 Psalm also gives us hope. It calls upon the justice of God. God is near to the downtr…

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 SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST …

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 be chained up. Arguably, it is from prison that Paul has the mos…

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.…

A church without elders is incomplete, unhealthy, vulnerable. This is according to the Apostle Paul, who sought to appoint elders to lead and care for the churches. In this message, we examine Paul's passionate message to the elders of the church in Ephesus as he concludes his third missionary journey. Taking himself as an example, Paul teaches: Wh…

Sermon from Marc Scheibe. MAIN TEXT Matthew 11:1-30 SPEAKER Marc Scheibe 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.Foundation Church Belfast

At Foundation Church Belfast we have a laser-like focus on the gospel of Jesus - the good news about what he has achieved on our behalf, and how we receive it by faith in him alone. During his third missionary journey, Paul encounters so-called believers in the city of Ephesus. Something was awry with them. It turned out that they were believers in…

We are heavily influenced by the culture we live in. We often don't realise how much we are shaped by our culture; how it shapes our values, aspirations, search for meaning. As the church, we must be aware of the dominant culture around us, so that we may understand and articulate the Christian gospel to people in ways they can comprehend. We see t…

The gospel message is the same for all people - the message of God's saving work through Jesus. But the way the gospel comes to a person can vary widely. In this bible text we see the gospel taking root in three diverse people: a successful businesswoman, a military veteran-turned security contractor, and a demonically oppressed slave girl. Each of…

As the gospel advances there will be setbacks. If we are to be used by God to advance the gospel through planting and strengthening churches, we must be ready to deal with discouragement. Paul's second missionary journey begun under a cloud of discouragement. John Mark was a young leader who had previously deserted the apostolic team, leaving it at…

The gospel of Jesus had been making huge strides in its forward momentum. But the brakes are jammed on as the church hits a theological controversy - What is the nature of the gospel? In other words, how is someone actually saved? A group of Jewish Christians taught that outsiders had to accept Jewish religion first, in order to avail of salvation …

We address the reality of spiritual evil in this sermon. It always seeks to obstruct the advance of the gospel. In this episode, a magician of considerable spiritual power, tries to stop a key local civic leader from believing the gospel message of Jesus. However, the power and purity of God's Holy Spirit is displayed for all to see, as the magicia…

Sermon from Matt Adams of Immanuel Church Millisle. MAIN TEXT Acts 12:1-19 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.Foundation Church Belfast

In the newly-formed church in Antioch, we see a gifted team being assembled by the Holy Spirit that plants and strengthens the church. Unnamed evangelists bring the good news to Antioch; Barnabas brings apostolic exhortation and encouragement; Saul brings top class teaching for the new believers; Agabus adds prophetic fire power. Yet the church did…