First Saintfield Presbyterian Church's Sermon Podcasts

Lucas da Costa considers the responsibilities of the church, the widow's family and the widow herself as laid out by Paul. 1 Kings 17 vs 7 - 16; 1 Timothy 5 vs 1 - 16

Rev Sam Bostock looks at four covenant moments in Christ's work. Isaiah 53; Hebrews 10 vs 1 - 25

Lucas da Costa considers three indicators of healthy teaching in the church. Joshua 1 vs 1 - 9; 1 Timothy 4

Lucas da Costa teaches on the first and second covenants God made with man. Genesis 2 vs 8 - 25; 3 vs 14 - 24; Romans 5 vs 12 - 19

Rev Sam Bostock introduces the new study series, God of Promise: The Covenants of God .  Genesis 6 vs 9 - 22; Galatians 3 vs 7 - 29

Rev Sam Bostock talks with the children about the greatest mystery of all. Isaiah 52 vs 13 - 53 v 5; 1 Timothy 3 vs 14 - 16

Lucas da Costa concludes the teaching on the Lord's Prayer.  1 Chronicles 29 vs 10 - 20; Revelation 5; Matthew 6 vs 9 - 13

Rev Sam Bostock draws three surprising lessons from today's text. Jeremiah 23 vs 1 - 6; 1 Timothy 3. 

Lucas da Costa considers the final petition in the Lord's Prayer. Psalm 141; Matthew 4 vs 1 - 11.  Also Matthew 6 vs 9 - 13; James 1 vs 13 - 15; Genesis 22 vs 1 - 2; Luke 22vs 39 - 46 

Rev Sam Bostock examines scripture to discover what it is to be male and female in the church. Genesis 3 vs 9 - 21; 1 Timothy 2 vs 8 - 15

Lucas da Costa continues the study series on the Lord's Prayer. Tonight he considers God's forgiveness towards us and the forgiveness believers should show towards others. 1 Samuel 24; Matthew 18 vs 21 - 35. Also John 13 vs 4 - 17 & 1 John 2 vs 9 - 10

Rev Sam Bostock looks at the importance of corporate and individual prayer in a healthy church. Isaiah 60 vs 1 - 7; 1 Timothy 2 vs 1 - 7

Lucas da Costa draws two lessons from tonight's Scripture and asks, do we trust in God and His Word? Matthew 6 vs 25 - 34; 1 Kings 17 vs 1 - 16. Also, Philippians 2 vs 5 - 11 & James 4 vs 1 - 3.

Lucas da Costa considers what a healthy church and healthy believers look like.  Psalm 51; 1 Timothy 1 vs 12 - 20

Lucas da Costa speaks about one of the greatest tests of a believer's faith.  1 Kings 8 vs 1 - 30; Matthew 6 vs 5 - 15 

Rev Sam Bostock asks, what does a healthy local church look like? Exodus 20 vs 1 - 17; 21 vs 12 - 17, 1 Timothy 1 vs 1 - 11

Rev Sam Bostock speaks about the second desire we should have as believers, to see the coming of God's kingdom. Isaiah 9 vs 1 - 7; Matthew 13 vs 24 - 43   

Rev Sam Bostock thinks about the conclusion of Ruth's story and how it fits into God's bigger redemptive plan.  Ruth 4; Matthew 1 vs 1 - 17

Rev Sam Bostock draws four lessons from Ruth 3 about how to approach God when life is not going according to plan.  

Rev Sam Bostock speaks on Ruth's meeting with Boaz.  Ruth 2; John 4 vs 27 - 42

Rev Sam Bostock thinks about the glorification of God's Name. Isaiah 29 vs 13 - 24; John 12 vs 20 - 33

Lucas Da Costa speaks on the preface of the Lord's Prayer.  Jeremiah 31 vs 7 - 20; Matthew 6 vs 5 - 14

Rev Sam Bostock considers Naomi's story of healing and hope, and how it can be a reflection of our spiritual journey. Ruth 1; Luke 1 vs 67 - 80   

Lucas Da Costa draws lessons from the life of Joseph. Genesis 45; Matthew 16 vs 1 - 8

Lucas Da Costa looks at three parts of mission. Isaiah 49 vs 1 - 7; Matthew 28 vs 16 - 20