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In Episode 2 of our Advent series Hopeful Waiting , we turn to Romans 15:4–13, where the apostle Paul lifts our eyes to a hope shaped by Scripture, sustained by endurance, and strengthened by encouragement. Written to a divided church, this passage reminds us that true Christian hope is not shallow optimism, but a settled confidence rooted in the faithfulness of God. As Advent continues, we reflec...

As we begin our Advent 2025 series "Hopeful Waiting," we turn to Luke 3:1–18 and the fierce, hope-filled ministry of John the Baptist. Set against a backdrop of political power and religious expectation, the Word of God arrives not in the palace or the temple, but in the wilderness. From there John announces a call to repentance, fruitfulness, and readiness for the coming King. This serm...

In this week’s sermon Rev Andrew preaches from Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43 on the theme “When Wheat and Weeds Grow Together.” Jesus’ parable reveals the quiet work of the enemy, the patience and wisdom of the Master, and the certainty of the final harvest. In a world where good and evil grow side by side, we are called to put our roots down deep in Christ, to trust His timing, and to look with hope...

Remembrance Sunday This Remembrance Sunday, we welcomed Rev Tim Wright from the Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) to St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast. Drawing on his experience as a former Royal Air Force chaplain, Tim preached from Ephesians 2:13–22, reflecting on Christ as our peace — the One who breaks down every dividing wall of hostility and reconciles us to God and to one another. Li...

In this week’s message from Luke 19:1–10, we explore the remarkable encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus — a man who seemed to have everything, yet was lost and searching. As Jesus passes through Jericho, He sees, knows, and calls Zacchaeus by name, bringing salvation and transformation into his home. Through this story, we’re reminded that grace still seeks us where we are, but never leaves us t...

In this week’s message from St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast, Rev Andrew Irwin explores Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9–14. Two men go to the temple to pray, but only one leaves justified. What does this reveal about the kind of prayer God hears? Andrew unpacks the story’s challenge to pride and performance, showing that true prayer flows from a heart that i...

In this episode, we turn to 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 , where Paul urges Timothy to continue in what he has learned and to preach the Word in season and out of season . Andrew Irwin explores what it means to remain steadfast in Scripture amid cultural drift, reminding us that all Scripture is God-breathed and equips God’s people for every good work. Set in today’s Belfast context, this sermon calls the c...

In this week’s message at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast , Rev Marc Scheibe opens Psalm 67 and reflects on what it means for God’s people to be “ blessed to be a blessing .” He reminds us that the mission of God begins not with our activity, but with His grace — as we receive His blessing, rest in His presence, and are sent to make His salvation known among the nations. This psalm calls the...

In this Harvest service at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast, we welcomed Bishop Darren McCartney, Rector of St Paul’s Lisburn, as our guest preacher. Preaching from John 15:1 - 17 , Bishop Darren reflects on Jesus as the true vine, the Father as the gardener, and the call for believers to remain in Christ and bear fruit that lasts. He reminds us that pruning, though painful, leads to greater f...

In this episode, Rev. Andrew Irwin preaches from Matthew 9:9–13 on the call of Matthew the tax collector. We reflect on the beauty of Jesus’ invitation - how grace captures the most unlikely of people, how the company Jesus keeps challenges our assumptions, and how mercy, not sacrifice, lies at the very heart of God’s kingdom. Recorded live at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Belfast. For Jesus &...

In the final chapter of Titus, Paul reminds the church that the gospel saves us not by works but for good works. We are called to live peaceably and gently toward all, avoiding unprofitable controversies, and devoting ourselves to what is excellent and fruitful. Saved by mercy, renewed by the Spirit, and sent for good — this is the gospel fruit God longs to grow in us today. We would love for you...

Titus 2 | Gospel Living: Grace That Trains Us In this week’s sermon we turn to Titus chapter 2, where Paul calls the whole church to live lives shaped by the gospel. From older men and women, to younger men and women, to those in service, no one is left out. Sound doctrine is not just what we confess with our lips but what we embody in our lives. Paul reminds us that the grace of God has appeared...

In this episode we explore Titus 1, where Paul writes to his co-worker Titus on the island of Crete about the urgent need for gospel-shaped leadership. Crete was a place marked by deceit, corruption, and confusion — not unlike our own world. Paul reminds Titus that the church must be built on the foundation of the gospel (vv.1–4), led by elders of godly character (vv.5–9), and guarded against fals...

Welcome to the St Paul’s & St Barnabas Belfast Podcast —the place to catch up on the latest teaching from our church family. As a church in the heart of the city, we have a heart for the city. Our desire is to serve Christ and His city so that many more might come to know the wonder of life in Him. This week, we continue our journey through the book of Philippians, reflecting on Chapter 3:17–4...

Welcome to the St Paul’s & St Barnabas Belfast Podcast —the place to catch up on the latest teaching from our church family. As a church in the heart of the city, we have a heart for the city. Our desire is to serve Christ and His city so that many more might come to know the wonder of life in Him. This week, we continue our journey through the book of Philippians, reflecting on Chapter 1:27–3...

Welcome to the St Paul’s & St Barnabas Belfast Podcast —the place to catch up on the latest teaching from our church family. As a church in the heart of the city, we have a heart for the city. Our desire is to serve Christ and His city so that many more might come to know the wonder of life in Him. This week, we continue our journey through the book of Philippians, reflecting on Chapter 2:12-1...

Welcome to the St Paul’s & St Barnabas Belfast Podcast —the place to catch up on the latest teaching from our church family. As a church in the heart of the city, we have a heart for the city. Our desire is to serve Christ and His city so that many more might come to know the wonder of life in Him. This week, we continue our journey through the book of Philippians, reflecting on Chapter 1:27–3...

Join us as we explore Paul's letter to the Philippians, specifically focusing on the powerful opening verses of chapter 1:1-11. In this episode, we uncover how Paul, despite being in chains, overflows with joy and thankfulness for the Philippian church's partnership in the gospel, highlighting his humility as a "servant of Christ Jesus" and the profound significance of their sust...

In Part 2 of our Pentecost series, Andrew explores Peter’s first sermon — a Spirit-empowered proclamation of who Jesus is, what he has done, and why it changes everything. From denial to declaration, we witness how the Gospel gives voice to the voiceless and turns fearful disciples into bold witnesses. In a culture that dismisses truth or redefines it, Peter stands up to say: This Jesus… is both L...

In this first message in our Pentecost series, we step into the upper room and out into the streets of Jerusalem as the Holy Spirit comes in power. As Andrew unpacks Acts 2:1–13, we see how the Spirit doesn’t just descend with wonder, but moves with purpose — empowering the Church for mission. Ordinary people speak extraordinary truth, and the city is stirred to ask: What does this mean for us? In...

Ascension Sunday | John 17:20–26 | Rev. Andrew In this Ascension Sunday sermon, Rev. Andrew Irwin opens Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17 and reflects on what it means for the Church to be united in glory, grace, and mission. Preached in the days leading up to Pentecost, this message reminds us that before Jesus ascended, he prayed — not only for his disciples, but for all who would come to b...

In this episode, we explore Psalm 63 and the invitation to spiritual vitality in the dry seasons of life. Preaching from the wilderness, David models not perfection, but presence—a deep longing for God in the midst of spiritual weariness. As Andrew Irwin opens the psalm, we hear how spiritual freshness isn’t a luxury for the elite, but a necessity for the ordinary. It’s not found in mere religious...

In this week’s sermon from Revelation 7, Andrew offers a powerful vision of the church gathered in worship — not only as a future reality in heaven, but as a present call for the people of God today. Through John’s glimpse of a great multitude clothed in white and united in praise, we are reminded that our identity is shaped by grace, not striving. We worship not because we are perfect, but becaus...

In this episode, we reflect on Thomas’s encounter with the risen Christ from John 20:24–31 and explore how Jesus meets us not with rebuke but with grace, inviting us—like Thomas—to see, believe, and proclaim, “My Lord and my God.” Rev. Andrew Irwin reminds us that faith begins not with perfect understanding but with honest longing and a real encounter with Jesus. The message challenges us to live...

Here’s a one-paragraph podcast episode description for you: In this episode, Rev. Andrew Irwin opens John 20:19–31 and reflects on how the risen Jesus meets his fearful followers behind locked doors, speaks peace into their hearts, and shows his scars as the signs of victory. Just as Jesus was sent by the Father, so he sends us — a wounded yet Spirit-empowered Church — into a wounded world. Listen...