Foundation Church Belfast

When You Come Together: Belonging

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
This talk focuses on the Belonging to church- what is church membership? Why do we need it? And how do we belong practically?
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Corinthians 12:12-20
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

When You Come Together: The Sacraments

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
This talk focuses on the Sacraments - what are they? And how does Jesus strengthen the church through these gifts? Who are they even for?
 
MAIN TEXT
Acts 2:36-43
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

When You Come Together: The Word

Why do we do what we do at Foundation Church Belfast?
 
In this six-part series we examine six key emphases that shape our gatherings: When You Come Together.
 
This talk focuses on the Word of God - what is it, what does it do, and how does it shape our life as a church?
 
MAIN TEXT
Isaiah 55:8-13
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

The Surprising People God Uses

Do you ever think: there's a certain type of person God uses to do his work - and you're not it?
 
We often find a variety of reasons why we think God won't use you, or if he does, only minimally.
 
In this sermon we tackle three reasons we think God doesn't use us for his kingdom work:
 
Too young
Too old
Disqualified
 
However none of these things need apply to us - because of the power of the gospel. Through Jesus God chose the weak things of this world to shame the strong. We see this at the cross of Jesus.
 
Therefore, for anyone who trusts in Christ, God can use anyone in his kingdom work. 
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 16:1-23
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

Three Dangers of Religion and How to Avoid Them

Religion can be a dangerous thing. For many people, real religion is a profound expression of true faith in Jesus, a life of knowing, following and enjoying him.
 
But for others religion is a necessary evil, a hoop to jump through to keep God or others happy. This is how King Saul understood his religion. In 1 Samuel 15 we see him exposed in grim reality.
 
But are we any different?
 
Three Dangers of Religion:
 
Danger 1: Thinking God's Word is Debatable
Danger 2: Playing One Virtue Off Another
Danger 3: Placing Externals Above Internals
 
Finally there is good news: a king who was rejected instead of us; who was punished for our religious games. Through trusting in Jesus, we can avoid the dangers of religion and enjoy the life God wants for us.
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 15:7-23
 
SPEAKER
David Varney, Pastor at 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

Seven Churches: Philadelphia

Message by Jonah from our series Seven Churches. This sermon encourages us to cling firm to Jesus under trials.
 
MAIN TEXT
Revelation 3:7-13
 
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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

Seven Churches: Laodicea

Message by Sean Russell from our series Seven Churches. This sermon explores the problem of affluence and it blinds us to the reality of our spiritual poverty.
 
MAIN TEXT
Revelation 3:14-22
 
SPEAKER
Sean Russell, 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
 
Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0d056dc4-313c-4ccf-9064-398b5c0a3b06
 
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@foundationchurchbelfast
 

Bold Faith

This talk examines 5 Components of Bold Faith. We see this in the extraordinary display of bravery and courage from Jonathan, son of King Saul.
 
God grants us faith so that we make use of it. Christian faith is more than an idea, or even an inner conviction. Faith is active - it does something in those who have it, producing observable effects.
 
In order to obtain Bold Faith, we must:
Get the Big Picture
Be Humble
Recognise the Spirit's Leading
Have a Go
Expect Great Things
 
MAIN TEXT
1 Samuel 14:1-23
 
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.