Foundation Church Belfast

Where Is the God of Justice? Malachi’s Answer: I Will Send, Testify, Purify

In this episode pastor David Varney works through Malachi 3 to answer the perennial question: “Where is the God of justice?” Using the prophet’s threefold reply—“I will send, I will testify, I will purify”—the speaker unpacks Scripture, links Malachi to John the Baptist and Jesus, and explains how God’s justice is both decisive and redemptive.
The sermon covers the problem of evil and suffering, the role of the messenger who prepares the way (John the Baptist), and the Lord who brings covenant justice (Jesus). Key themes include God’s courtroom of accountability, the refining and purifying imagery of fire and soap, Christ’s atonement as taking the judgment in our place, and the work of the Holy Spirit to make believers righteous.
Listeners can expect practical application and a call to live out God’s justice—both personally and socially—along with references to organizations and opportunities for action (e.g., supporting persecuted believers and anti-trafficking efforts). The tone is pastoral, evangelistic, and challenge-oriented: repent, be refined, and pursue justice in your community.

The Wait Is Over: Jesus Proclaims the Jubilee

Nathan Brown teaches the first on our series The Spirit of Mission.
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
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The Promise, the Enemy, the Savior: Marriage in Malachi

Part of the sermon series "The Return of the Prodigal Church," this episode studies Malachi’s teaching on marriage: God’s design for one-flesh covenant unity.
The talk exposes two enemies of marriage—spiritual mismatching (marrying those who worship other gods) and the breaking of covenant through easy divorce—using biblical examples and pastoral warnings about how hearts can wander from God and one another.
It points listeners to Jesus as the ultimate husband who forgives, heals, and restores marriages, and concludes with three practical steps for couples: be on guard, renew your covenant vows, and cultivate sexual, relational, and spiritual intimacy.
 
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 2:10-16
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
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Terry Virgo: Unlocking the Power That Moves Heaven

In this episode, speaker Terry Virgo shares his personal testimony and teachings on the power of prayer, using the story of Elijah as the central example. Terry recounts his spiritual journey, then explores biblical patterns of prayer: withdrawing from the crowd, calling on God's promises, speaks on praying specifically, and praying with spiritual fervour.
He draws on examples from Scripture (Elijah, Jesus, Daniel, Moses), missionary stories (Hudson Taylor, J.O. Fraser), and church-building experiences to encourage listeners to plan, persist, and pray with faith. Expect practical tips on finding your best time to pray, engaging corporate prayer, and learning to persevere until answers come. The episode concludes with an urgent call for national and personal revival and a prayer for God's Spirit to rest on the congregation.
 
SPEAKER
Terry Virgo, Founder of Newfrontiers
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
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The curse of bad spiritual leadership

In the current series 'Return of the prodigal church' this week's sermon discusses how bad leadership can be a curse, and how good leadership can be a blessing as David Varney unpacks this message from the book of Malachi 2:1-9
 
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 2:1-9
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
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Return of the Prodigal Church: When Worship Becomes Fake

This episode is a sermon in a series through the book of Malachi ("The Return of the Prodigal Church"). We explore how the question "Does God love me?" connects to corporate worship, examining why worship becomes shallow or "fake," how God responds, and how a community can be renewed.
Topics covered include the priests offering defiled sacrifices, the people bringing leftovers, causes of fake worship (God unseen, getting away with it, groupthink), God’s strong rebuke, and the call to return to wholehearted worship. The talk highlights Malachi 1–2, Malachi’s vision of global worship (verse 11), Pentecost, and the missional link between worship and missions.
Key takeaways: God desires our best, not empty ritual; genuine worship flows from knowing God’s love; renewal is possible and leads to worship that reaches the nations.  — this is a pastoral sermon aimed at challenging and encouraging the congregation to offer themselves as living sacrifices.
 
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 1:6-14
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
 
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
 
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From Street Corners to Stadium Lights: Stuart Elliott’s Testimony

Stuart Elliott joins Pastor Dave to share his testimony of growing up in East Belfast, the early promise and setbacks of a footballing dream, the sudden loss of his father, and a life-changing conversion at a tent crusade in 1995. He recounts how faith redirected his path from street corners to professional success and ministry.
The episode covers Stuart’s football career highlights—Glentoran, Motherwell, Hull City, 39 Northern Ireland caps, major trophies and promotions—as well as his evangelistic work, including youth outreach events like Encounter at the Well and the impact of his testimony on fans and communities.
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
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I Have Loved You: Malachi’s Call to a Prodigal Church

 
How has God loved us?
This is the question asked by God's disillusioned and discouraged people. Israel have returned from exile to rebuild the Temple and city of Jerusalem, but it left them asking whether God's love and blessing is still upon them.
We can ask the same question too. Does God really love me?
This sermon, part of our new series Return of the Prodigal Church, examines four pieces of evidence that God loves his people.
Because he says so;
A long history of God's faithful love;
His love can be experienced now;
There is more to come
 
MAIN TEXT
Malachi 1:1-5
SPEAKER
David Varney, pastor Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE
ADVANCE MOVEMENT
We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.
LISTEN TO MORE
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