Strandtown Baptist Church, Belfast

1) The Reasons for Courage a) God’s Promises are Certain b) God’s Presence is Assured 2) The Revelation of Courage Key Idea - Genuine faith always reveals itself in obedience Date: 4 January 2026 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Forget Not Abigail and David (1 Samuel 25:31) “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1) 1) He Saves Us from Sin 2) He Crowns Us with Love 3) He Satisfies our Souls Date: 28 December 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1 A love we don't deserve 2 A gift we can't afford 3 A life we can't imagine Date: 21 December 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 Good News of Great Joy 2 Good News about Jesus a) Joy to the World the Lord is come b) Joy to the Earth the Saviour reigns 3 Good News for Everyone Date: 14 December 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 To show us what God is like 2 To save us a) A full rescue (2:14) b) A fitting rescue (2:16-17) c) A faithful rescuer (2:15, 17) 3 To sympathise with us Date: 7 December 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1 In the dark 2 On the wall 3 At the cross 4 Into the light Date: Sunday 30 November 2025 Speaker: Andrew McAuley

The Age of Migration The Age of Global Christianity Today’s mission paradigm: mission ‘from’, ‘in’ and ‘to’ Migrants, merchants & missionaries Date: 23 November 2025 Speaker: Nathaniel Jennings, OMF

To see people "delivered from the dominion of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of the Son"       Colossians 1:13 1) Our privilege and purpose a) The Dominion of Darkness b) The Kingdom of the Son The stakes are high The time is short The need is great The purpose is clear 2) Our partnership a) Speaking about the Son b) Praying to the Father c) Living by the Spirit 3) Our priorit...

God can use suffering for His glory v1-7 Without spiritual sight we are blind to the glory of God v8-34 The right response to Jesus is worship v35-41 Jesus Christ came to reveal the glory of God Date: 9 November 2025 Speaker: Tom Kanwischer

1) Who Do You Belong To? a) Father Abraham (v39) (Genesis 26:5) b) Father God (v41) c) The Devil (v44) 2) Whose Voice Do You Listen To? Satan’s Schemes: > The Original Murderer (Genesis 3:4, 22) > The Original Liar (Genesis 3:1, 4) 3) What Hope Are You Holding Onto? a) Only Jesus can defeat death (v51) b) Only Jesus is eternal (v57) Date: 2 November 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

Key idea: only Jesus can free us from the power of sin, and free us for the purpose for which we were made. 1 The pattern of the slave (i) slaves to sin (ii) denying our slavery - legalism - licence 2 The power of the Son to set free (i) only Jesus has the authority to set us free v35-36 (ii) Jesus offers us true freedom v31-32 (iii) Jesus frees us when we abide in His word v31-32 Date: 26 October...

Key idea - Jesus is the true light of the world who exposes and rescues us from the darkness of our hearts 1 The claim - I am the Light of the World Jesus, the true light (a) defeats the darkness of ignorance (b) defeats the darkness of sin (c) is exclusive yet universal (d) brings life 2 The challenge - opposition to Jesus grows (a) their challenge is foolish (b) their judgment is wrong (c) they...

1 The unquenchable thirst of the soul v37-38 2 The open invitation of the Saviour v37-38 a) His message i) Cleansing ii) Life and vitality Key Idea - Jesus is declaring that the exile is over. He has come to provide the "living water" the prophets foretold - cleansing from sin, a relationship with God, and an abundant life. b) His mission 3 The mixed response of the people Date: 12 Octob...

1 Jesus has come from God v25-31 a) His radical claim What really matters is not WHERE He comes from, but WHO He comes from b) His undeniable miracles 2 Jesus is going to God v32-36 Date: 5 October 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 Consider Jesus' words Jesus' words are trustworthy because a) ...they open up the Scriptures b) ...they are God's words c) ...they are self-authenticating 2 Consider Jesus' works Date: 28 September 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 The surprising unbelief of the brothers v2-5 Key Idea - Many people remain in unbelief, not because they are hostile to Jesus, but because they’ve never seriously considered the evidence for his claims 2 The scandalous verdict of the world v6-9 Reasons to accept Jesus' diagnosis: It explains our symptoms It shatters self-reliance It prepares us for rescue 3 The silencing fear of the crowd v1...

Don't Despair v10-19 Don't Doubt v20-23 Date: 14 September 2025 Speaker: David Luke

Haggai is brought to you by the number 4 and the letter D 1:1-15 Don't be distracted 2:1-9 Don't be discouraged Date: 7 September 2025 Speaker: David Luke

1)  The blessings of the Lord Psalm 128 is a wisdom song that expresses godly principles rather than guaranteed promises a) Blessed in your work b) Blessed in your family c) Being a blessing in your community 2) The fear of the Lord Count your blessings Date: 31 August 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

“Success without God equals failure” 1) The Lord Builds His City (v1-2) 2) The Lord Grows His Family (v3-5) (i) Importance of Family (ii) Importance of Spiritual Family Date: 24 August 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1) The Joy of Restoration (i) A Dream Come True (ii) A Testimony of Grace (iii) A Gift from Above 2) The Process of Restoration (i) A Certain Promise (ii) A Fruitful Harvest Date: 17 August Speaker: Michael Shaw

1 Jonah - the pathetic prophet 2 Jesus - the perfect saviour a) Jesus is a greater messenger b) Jesus has a better message Will you listen to Jesus? Date: 10 August 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) We are Surrounded by the Lord Who are God people? Who can count on his protection? God’s people are those who trust in His character, rely on His promises, and pin all their hopes for this life and the life to come on Him alone. a) Stable People b) Secure People Key idea: Those who trust in Jesus are protected on the journey now and will be safe forever. 2) We will Struggle under the rule of th...

Psalms 123 and 124 together give us a picture of what it means to be one of God’s people: pain and suffering are real, but He will ultimately deliver us through Christ. 1) Following the Lord is costly – and life WILL get hard a) Opposition and persecution are nothing new b) Suffering is a reality for everyone 2) When you’re in the valley: look to the Lord a) Lift your eyes b) Ask for mercy 3) When...

“The Christian life is a journey progressing from joy in God's presence to unity with God's people and prayer for God's purposes." 1) Joy in God’s Presence 2) Unity of God’s People a) God’s Name (v4) b) God’s Word (v4) c) God’s Authority (v5) 3) Prayer for God’s Purposes Speaker: Michael Shaw Date: 20 July 2025