The new Christians in Thessalonica received the gospel of Jesus with joy. However, they were vulnerable to attack - from the old enemy Satan and from persecution from hostile outsiders. Paul and his apostolic team are anxious for the new believers, so they sent Timothy to strengthen the church and find out how they were getting on. His encouraging …

Von Casey Lewis

Von Nicholas Hanges

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Bourman

For community to be truly transformative it must receive and accept God's Word for what it is: a divine word from God, centred on his Son, and instructions of how to live for him through his Spirit. However, as the Thessalonian believers found out, God's word is divisive, highlighting clearly where living for Jesus looks radically different than li…

For community to be truly transformative it must receive and accept God’s Word for what it is: a divine word from God, centred on his Son, and instructions of how to live for him through his Spirit. However, as the Thessalonian believers found out, God’s word is divisive, highlighting clearly where living for Jesus looks radically […]…

Von Casey Lewis

Von Foundation Christian Church

Transforming Community is built by two key attributes: Authenticity Missionality In this sermon, we look at the Apostle Paul's example to the church in Thessalonica, and consider how these essential attributes can be embodied at Foundation Church Belfast. MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast FOUNDA…

First message in our series Transforming Community. For a true community to be powerfully transforming it is: Originated in God Birthed by Word and Spirit Resilient in Adversity Attractive to Outsiders MAIN TEXT 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am – 2d Knockwoo…

Von Casey Lewis

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Keith Sanders

Von Nicholas Hanges

Von Nicholas Hanges

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Von Vicar Jonah Schulz

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Von Nicholas Hanges

Von Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Bourman

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Von Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Bourman

****On Pastors example about choosing to deny Christ or have children die-- a very intense description but this kind of confrontation by psychopath extremists and evil persecutors has happened in history before.. here are a few examples: "Jesus Freaks" by DC Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs, which documents numerous accounts of Christian martyrs, …

Von Megan Hanges

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Von Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Bourman

Everyone wishes to know the joy of rest. But for many of us it is so elusive. This message examines why we find rest so difficult to achieve and then considers the way that God leads us into deep rest in him. We then conclude with practical steps we can take to enter into the rest God has provided for us. MAIN TEXT Psalm 4:1-8 SPEAKER David Varney,…

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von John Dean

Von Nicholas Hanges

With so much injustice in the world, what does God do about it? In Psalm 10 we are given a blueprint for lament - taking our cries for justice to God. The Psalm shows us what the wicked unjust are like under the surface, behaving as if there is no God. However the Psalm also gives us hope. It calls upon the justice of God. God is near to the downtr…

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis

Christ In Action Deployed to Spencer Iowa after heavy floods in June of 2024 inundated more than 2,100 homes. As a non-profit disaster relief organization we rely on volunteers to help us serve families after major disasters. You can be part of our team. Visit christinaction.com for more information or to volunteer.…

Von Rev. Dr. Timothy C. Bourman

Von Nicholas Hanges

Von Foundation Christian Church

Von Casey Lewis