Foundation Church Belfast

How we can live the gospel

This episode is a break from the current series

Open Doors: Stories from the Persecuted Church

In this episode Chris from Open Doors explores what it means to be a witness for Jesus in a world that often responds with hostility. Through Scripture—especially Jesus’ call to be witnesses and the Beatitudes—Chris frames the reality that following Christ can be costly but also redeeming. He shares powerful stories from around the world: Baheer from Turkmenistan who found faith amid brutality and forgave his persecutor; John from Yemen who left Islam for Christ and now ministers online despite daily death threats; Manga from Nigeria who survived a Boko Haram attack and bears the scars as testimony; and Ju Min from North Korea who returned to risk everything to encourage believers at home.
The episode covers global statistics on persecution, the theological context of suffering and reward, practical ways listeners can help—praying, signing petitions, and learning how to intercede—and an urgent call to stand with the persecuted church. Expect biblical teaching, moving testimonies, and concrete actions to support fellow believers under threat.

Risking It All for the Gospel — Timothy, Epaphroditus & Us

This episode is an expository sermon on Philippians 2:19–30, unpacking Paul’s commendation of Timothy and Epaphroditus as realistic models of gospel-centered service. 
Featured figures and examples include Timothy and Epaphroditus from Scripture, plus modern parallels such as Corrie ten Boom, a long-term missionary couple who left comfort to fight trafficking, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The message highlights themes of sacrificial service, suffering for the gospel, mutual care in the church, and the joy that flows from giving one’s life away for others.
Key takeaways:
be genuinely concerned for others’ welfare,
put Christ and others before personal interest,
minister practically in your local church and the world, and
embrace selfless living as the pathway to true joy and gospel impact.
 
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 2:19-30
SPEAKER
Matt Adams, member of Foundation Church Belfast
 
FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST
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Shine Like Stars: Working Out Your Salvation

The Bible calls us to Shine like lights in a dark world by working out our salvation; that is, expressing our new spiritual life in Christ.
 
We learn our calling to Shine like lights through:
The Grounds of shining the gospel
The Responsibility of shining the gospel
The Challenge of shining the gospel
 
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 2:12-18
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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Humble Like Christ: 4 Reasons to Model the Gospel

This episode unpacks Philippians 2:1–11, a sermon exploring why Christians should model the gospel in daily life and in the church. Pastor David Varney walks through Paul’s famous Christ-hymn and applies it to us today.
The four reasons to model the gospel
because you are a Christian
because it builds a healthy church
because Jesus humbled himself
because of the joy that awaits you
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 2:1-11
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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Living for Christ: Expectation, Example, and Entry

In this episode a sermon on Philippians 1:18–30 explores how the Apostle Paul finds unshakable joy despite imprisonment. Pastor David Varney walks listeners through three inroads to joy — expectation, example, and entry — showing how prayer, the Holy Spirit, and partnership in the gospel sustain hope.
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 1:18-30
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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Joy in the Jail Cell: 3 Surprising Roads That Advance the Gospel

This episode (Week 2 in the series through Philippians) is a sermon unpacking Philippians 1:12–18. We note how Paul’s imprisonment actually advanced the gospel—so much so that the imperial guard and many others heard about Christ—and explore why that produced joy.
Key topics include three roads that advance the gospel: hardship, example, and rivalry. The message includes reflections on church planting, ageing in ministry, the persecuted church, and practical applications for believers facing personal or communal hardship.
MAIN TEXT
Philippians 1:12-18
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
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
Deezer https://link.deezer.com/s/30mr8UHtormGRTICQHHkP
Podbean https://foundationchurchbelfast.podbean.com/ 
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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast

Overflowing Joy: Paul’s Letter to Philippi

Paul’s joy is contagious: even from prison he celebrates the Philippians’ faith, their generous partnership, and the sure promise that God will finish what he began in them.
But can we experience this kind of joy in our own lives? 
How may we lay hold of it?
MAIN TEXT
Exodus 24:1 - 25:9
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.
LISTEN TO MORE
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX
Deezer https://link.deezer.com/s/30mr8UHtormGRTICQHHkP
Podbean https://foundationchurchbelfast.podbean.com/ 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast