Foundation Church Belfast

9 Marks: Conversion

In this sermon, we look at the fourth mark of a healthy church; a biblical understanding of conversion.
During this talk, the Christian understanding of conversion is contrasted to various Eastern philosophies and Western individualism, pointing to the need for a personal reception of the gospel of Christ in order to experience the radical and life-altering effect of conversion to Christianity.
Bible text: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Main points: Conversion…
What is it?
Why do we need it?
How do we do it?
The difference it makes

9 Marks: The Gospel

In the third message in our series 9 Marks of a Healthy Church, we look at the foundational importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ for all humankind.
Main bible text: Romans 3:21-26.
Key points of the message:
The gospel is necessary
The gospel is gracious
The gospel is costly
The gospel is glorious

9 Marks: Biblical Theology

In this message, the second in our series 9 Marks of a Healthy Church, David addresses the mark of Biblical Theology.
Bible text: 1 Timothy 1:3-11
What is biblical theology?
What are the benefits of biblical theology?
How does biblical theology contribute to a healthy church?
How can we as a church commit to biblical theology?
The books that were recommended during the talk are:
Sound Doctrine by Bobby Jamieson
God's Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts
How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
Know the Truth by Bruce Milne

9 Marks: Expository Preaching

Message from the first in our series: 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. 
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Main points of the sermon:
What is expository preaching?
What is so important about the bible?
Why should we have expository preaching?
What is the congregation’s role in expository preaching?

Christ the Foundation

Sermon from our launch service at Foundation Church Belfast.
Bible text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Main points:
Christ is the Foundation
Take care how you build
The message ends with a challenge to the FCB core team; those who may be interested in joining up and finding out more; and to those who are supporting us from the sidelines.