Strandtown Baptist Church, Belfast

Why should we look to God for help on our journey towards Him? 1 God is Powerful (vv1-2) 2 God is Protector (vv3-4) 3 God is Present (vv5-6) 4 God is Perpetual (vv7-8) Date: 13 July 2025 Speaker: Michael Ferguson

Songs for pilgrims longing for home 1 The Pilgrim Experience — Prayer and Distress 2 The Pilgrim Experience — Trust and Endure 3 The Pilgrim Experience — Longing for Peace in a Conflicted World Date: 6 July 2025 Speaker: David Luke

i) David is a Christ ii) David is a Model Believer 1 God’s King SAVES His People a) The Courageous King b) The Cowardly Followers c) The Certain Promise 2 God’s King SUFFERS Betrayal and Persecution 3 God’s King is STRENGTHENED by God's Promises Date: 29 June 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Saul – the king in office David – the king in waiting 1 The Identity of God’s King a) The self-pitying tyrant vs the servant leader b) The spear vs the sword Rival ‘kings’ which demand our allegiance: - Career success - Romantic fulfillment and sexual freedom - Popularity 2 The Certainty of God’s Judgement 3 The Security of God’s Salvation Date: 22 June 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

God’s King can protect us from the ultimate dangers we face both now and eternally. 1) The desperate king and the LORD’s provision 2) The defenceless king and the LORD’s protection 3) The despised king who welcomes outcasts 4) The devoted king who protects his family Date: 15 June 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Is following Jesus really worth it? The Old Testament prepares us and points us to Jesus by giving us: (1) Specific predictions (2) Shadows (people, events and ceremonies) Saul - David - Jonathan 1) The Faithfulness of the Son 2) The Fury of the Father Loyalty to God’s anointed King often means sharing the rejection and hatred that God’s King suffers. 3) The Friendship of the King Date: 8 June 202...

1) Disdain for God’s Chosen King 2) Defeat for the Enemy of God’s King 3) Delight in God’s Chosen King Speaker: Michael Shaw Date: 1 June 2025

Real v Fake King Ahab v Elijah Baal v The LORD Elijah's Challenge Terms and Conditions Baal's Altar Baal's Response Elijah's Taunt Baal's Response The LORD's Altar Elijah's Prayer The LORD's Response The People's Response All Age Service 25 May 2025 Speaker: Johnny Beare

1 Fierce Opposition (i) A Sneering Giant (ii) A Scornful Brother (iii) A Sceptical King 2 A Faithful Fighter (i) David’s Motive (ii) David’s Method 3 Final Victory Date: 18 May 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1) What the Lord Sees (v1-12) 2) Who the Lord Anoints (v13-23) Date: 11 May 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1). The Lord’s people need a King who brings God’s Judgement a). God’s Justice b). God’s Patience When the true King comes in judgement, will you be found standing with Him—or standing against Him? 2). The Lord’s people need a King who obeys God’s will a). Disobedience b). Deflection c). Disaster Date: 4 May 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 The Faithful Son What might courageous faith look like for us? 2 The Foolish King a) Saul's folly alienates him from his troops b) Saul's folly has alienated him from God c) Saul's folly alienates him from his son 3 Faithfully follow the better king Date: 27 April 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

Two main reasons people turn down God’s invitation: - I’m not worthy - It’s not worth it COME – THERE IS SATISFYING FOOD a). A Feast that’s been paid for b). The Fulfillment you long for LISTEN – THERE IS EVERLASTING LIFE SEEK – THERE IS FREE PARDON - A Personal Response - An Urgent Response - A Radical Response Date: 20 April 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1 The importance of friendship 2 The identity of a true friend a) Faithful in tough times b) Honest in hard times c) Forgiving in strained times d) Sensitive at all times 3 The ideal friend Date: 13 April 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) God’s Purpose for Work (i) The Call to Work (ii) The Curse upon our Work 2) God’s Priorities for Work (i) Hard Work (ii) Honest Work (iii) Hospitable Work 3) God’s Peace and Grace in our Work Date: 6 April 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

Why should we give? What should we give? Who should we give to? How should we give? Date: 23 March 2025 Speaker: Jeremy Fitch

Seminar delivered at SBC in January 2025 by Maxine McFarland and Janice Thomas

Seminar delivered at SBC in January 2025 by Maxine McFarland and Janice Thomas

1). Our Words can Harm a). Lying and Deceptive Speech b). Slander and Malicious Gossip c). Flattery 2). Our Words can Hide 3). Our Words can Help 4). Our Words can be Healed Date: 16 March 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) What is Wisdom? The Ingredients of Wisdom v.2 – Instruction v.3 – Righteousness, Justice, and Fairness v.4 – Prudence 2) What is Wisdom for? 3) When should I seek it? 4) Where does Wisdom come from? Date: 9 March 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

1) The Spirit-filled Words of Jesus Give Life a). The Scandalous Message of Jesus b). The Spirit-filled Words of Jesus 2) The Chosen People of Jesus Will Believe a). The Reasonable Response: Belief b). The Result: Assurance c). The Reason: Jesus’ choice - Gratitude- Hope Date: 2 March 2025 Speaker: Lee Campbell

1) The Offer of Eternal Life a). What Jesus offers - Bread Jesus is saying, that just as bread satisfies your hunger and sustains your life, he has come to satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts and keep us alive forever b). How we receive it i). Blood: A Picture Jesus’ sacrifice ii). Eat: A Picture Faith 2) The Offence of Jesus’ Message - Necessity - Nourishment

Big Idea "Only Jesus can satisfy our deepest longings, both now and forever” 1) A Satisfied Longing (i) Searching for Satisfaction (ii) Seeking another Sign (iii) Jesus Satisfies 2) A Secure Hope (i) Coming to Christ (ii) Security in Christ > Peace in the present > Confidence for the future Date: 9 February 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw

It was not the most impressive miracle. It was not the most successful miracle. 1) Jesus is the Prophet who Provides. 2) Jesus is the God who Saves. a) The miracle reveals WHO Jesus is b) The miracle reveals WHY Jesus came Jesus walking on water demonstrates that He has the divine power and authority to meet your greatest need – He alone can save you from the power and penalty of your sin. Date: 2...

1 Witnesses to Jesus a) John the Baptist b) Jesus's Works c) The Father's Witness d) The Scriptures 2 Worship of Jesus - they didn't love God, but themselves - they didn't seek glory for God, but themselves Date: 26 January 2025 Speaker: Michael Shaw