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?

Isaiah 55:8-13

David Varney, Pastor at 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.

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundation-church-belfast/id1599109887

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6uAXPfwFLdZGmKFlc0jRLX

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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:

1. Too young
2. Too old
3. 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.

1 Samuel 16:1-23

David Varney, Pastor at 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.

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

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.

1 Samuel 15:7-23

David Varney, Pastor at 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.

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