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On Sunday, we took a short break from our series in James as we welcomed our friend, Phil Knox, to speak into the life of our church. Phil is an evangelist, missiologist and author of the book, The Best of Friends; unpacking the necessity and importance of friendship within our discipleship. He reminded us of Christ-like friendship that is Sacrificial , Intentional & Invitational . John 15:5-1...

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in James as we looked at the theme of Faith & Works. He highlighted that faith has two outworking – Faith at the Edges & Faith at the Centre.  James 2:14-26

On Sunday, we continued our series 'Life Together' through the letter of James. Stuart Newburn was with us, as we looked at the topic of favouritism and partiality. He challenged us to think about how favouritism is within all of us – it is the tendency of a fractured heart . He also challenged us to keep the 'Royal Law' of loving our neighbour as ourselves; and in order to sho...

On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday together as we remembered the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Dave Dickinson shared from Acts 2 & Galatians 4, as we considered  Power from the Outside &  Change from the Inside. Acts 2:1-13 ; Galatians 4:4-7

On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our series 'Life Together' in the book of James, as we moved into the second half of chapter one. This passage is all about moving from simpler hearers if God's  Word to doer – being a people who live out our faith. Helen posed three questions -  - Are you a good listener?  - What’s your memory like? - Does your religion pass muster before God? Jam...

On Sunday, we began a new series in the book of James called Life Together. Jamie McMillan kicked us off as we looked at the theme of Trials & Temptations, but through the lens of faith. He helped us to reframe the way we think about faith in order to go through trials with a robust trust in God. James 1:1-18

This weekend we gathered for our third In-House Weekend. This is a time set aside for our church family to eat, worship and pray together all with three things in focus; Jesus, Belfast & each other.  At the Saturday morning session, Dave Dickinson opened up God's Word as we looked at the story of Mephibosheth and David's remarkable kindness towards him. We were reminded that this sam...

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our In-House Weekend as we gathered for worship, teaching and communion. Dave unpacked verses in Mark 8, and challenged us to be a people of hunger, consecration & likeness before we shared in the Lord's Table. Mark 8:34-38

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our series in 1 John. He highlighted living a life of assurance in Christ requires  Confidence Beyond Doubt and Truth Beyond Sincerity.  All of this found in God's never-stopping, always and forever love. 1 John 5:13-21

On Sunday we continued our series in 1 John, as we entered into the penultimate session. Jamie McMillan was with, exploring how we have a faith that can overcome the world. Jamie highlighted three key elements in this text; Eternal Life, The World & Being Reborn. 1 John 5:1-12

On Good Friday, we gathered to remember and mark the events of Jesus' crucifixion with worship, teaching and prayer. Dave Dickinson spoke about the Horror & the Hope of the Cross, and how our sin was truly dealt with on the cross. Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Peter 2:23-25

On Easter Sunday, we gathered again to round off our the Easter season, as we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour. John Dickinson was with us and reminded us of who Jesus is – the Generous , Intimate   &  Present , before leading us in communion. John 21:1-14

On Sunday, we began our Easter series as we celebrated Palm Sunday and remembered its significance as part of the Easter story. Dave Dickinson was with us and  highlighted that Palm Sunday was about The Crowd & The King. John 12:12-19

On Sunday, we took a break from our series in 1 John as we welcomed Michael McClenahan, Principal of Union Theological College, as he shared on The Aspostle's Creed and it's importance in our lives. Romans 10:1-13

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our walk through 1 John, as we explored the theme of Loving One Another. He challenged us to remember that we are loved by God – His children, and because of that love, we must show that love to the world around us. 1 John 3:11–24

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in 1 John, as we looked at the theme of Truth & Lies. John unpacks some of the lies that are in the world and in us, and how we need the truth of Jesus to counteract those lies in our lives. 1 John 2:18-27

On Sunday, we continued our walk through 1 John, as John Dickinson unpacked the third part in our series. He unpacks the the two tensions that the Apostle John writes about; the tensions in the Church & the World. 1 John 2:12-17

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our new series in 1 John, as we looked at the next part, On Loyalty & Love. The Apostle John writes that that knowing that we are in Christ is about Trust & Trajectory. 1 John 2:1-11

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson launched our new series This We Know – an exploration through the book of 1 John. As John writes this book, he writes to the present church. He reminds them of what it means to be followers of Jesus and that knowing God looks like a Word & a Way . 1 John 1:1-10

On Sunday, Jess McCarroll continued our Psalms for the season series, as she unpacked Psalm 34.  She challenged us to Seek God and Fear God  as we live as His disciples here on Earth. Psalm 34

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan walked us through Psalm 10 as he continued our new year series in the Psalms. He highlighted that this Psalm is a complaint Psalm; that we have to acknowledge the culture that we live in and invited us to be restless in our prayer for justice. Psalm 10

On Sunday, John Dickinson kicked off our new series, Psalms for the Season, a we take some time unpacking various Psalms and reflecting on their application for our lives. Psalm 116

On Christmas Eve, we gathered for worship as Dave Dickinson led us through the penultimate part of our Behold series, unpacking the story of Simeon as he receives Jesus.

On New Years' Eve, Dave Dickinson  closed out our Christmas series, looking ahead to the year to 2024. John's vision in Revelation 21 is a life that is  Personal & Together. Revelation 21:1-5

On Sunday, we continued our Behold series, as we gathered for our All-Age Carol Service. We had it all from,  songs, prayers, readings and a video led by our kids, before Jamie McMillan shared a short message about the Angels. Luke 2:1-15