Blackrock Community Church

Sunday Talks

Religion EN ↓ 273 episodes

We are a local church in Dublin that meets regularly to read the bible as we follow Jesus Christ. For many of us, hearing the Bible’s message explained helped us to understand who Jesus is, his mission and his relevance. These messages are expository. They were prepared to faithfully explain and apply what the Bible says. We hope that as you listen, you too will hear the message of God's Word and the prompt to respond by following the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Blackrock Community Church

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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An Anthem of Breakthrough Joy! | Psalm 32 | Richard McConnell 05.07.2026

You might describe this Psalm as "An Anthem of Breakthrough Joy" because we hear someone describing the overwhelming joy he feels because he is no longer estranged from God. And so, he can sing. With God, everyone has a choice that this part of the Bible brings us to consider: stubborn silence or humble repentance.

The Lord Is My Shepherd | Psalm 23 | Richard McConnell 28.06.2026

Here’s a personal testimony, Psalm 23. One that lyrically describes someone’s deep trust and strong confidence in God’s goodness, both now and into the future.

God's World, God's Word, Your Heart | Psalm 19 | James Kelly 21.06.2026

"If God exists, why doesn't He make Himself known?" "Why doesn't He reveal Himself more clearly?" “If he has revealed himself, why doesn't He do it again and again and make it obvious so that we can actually know Him and who He is?" Psalm 19 answers questions like these.

Unwavering | Psalm 16 | Richard McConnell 14.06.2026

How can I be unshaken, even when trouble comes? The Bible plays a song in which the singer has an unwavering confidence.

Only Two Ways | Psalm 1 | Richard McConnell 31.05.2026

There are only two ways. And as each way is described here in Psalm 1, there is a very sobering call to choose the way of the righteous. Yet this isn't simply a call to be good and do better. Listen and find out why.

The Glory of The Church | Ephesians 2:19-22 | Dave Kiehn 24.05.2026

Everything changes for those who are in Christ. Listen to how the Bible describes God's extraordinary building work - the church!

Justified By Faith | Romans 3:27-4:25 | James Kelly 17.05.2026

What is the antidote to a Christian's boasting and lack of assurance? Listen to hear what the Bible prescribes.

Look! | Romans 3:21-26 | Richard McConnell 10.05.2026

Look away from yourself... and look at God’s righteousness revealed – Jesus’ death on the cross.

Breakthrough | Romans 3:1-20 | Richard McConnell 03.05.2026

The Bible attempts brings all of us towards a moment of breakthrough. When sincerity is back. When defiance is stood down. When there can finally be progress. Here in Romans 3, Paul shows how God is right and people are under sin. The question is: how should you respond?

Repent! (No exceptions) | Romans 2:1-29 | Richard McConnell 26.04.2026

You need to repent and show the kind of life turn-around that demonstrates genuine faith in Christ. You need to stop posturing and realise that real heart-change is by the Spirit!

The Devastating Global Problem | Romans 1:18-32 | Richard McConnell 19.04.2026

Today we are reading one of the most direct and sobering explanations of the most serious and devastating global problem.

Unashamed of the Gospel | Romans 1:1-17 | James Kelly 12.04.2026

As Paul begins his letter to the Romans, he provides 3 foundations for being unashamed of the gospel. Listen in.

Responding to the Resurrection | Mark 15:40-16:8 | Richard McConnell 05.04.2026

Every year on Resurrection Sunday we look back at the event that marked the beginning of a new age. That Sunday morning 2000 years ago, Jesus’ Resurrection changed everything.

Passing Our Days? | Titus 3:3-7 | Richard McConnell 29.03.2026

Many evaluations of what it means to be human are a bit too optimistic. Here in the middle of this short letter is a summary of the Bible’s position.

Gospel Suffering for the Overlooked Evangelists | Philippians 1:27-30; 1 Peter 3:13-17 | Richard McConnell 22.03.2026

Being a Christian will not lead to a comfortable, successful and prosperous life. To be a Christian is to live a life of gospel suffering as you humbly announce God’s gracious, saving action in sending Jesus to die for our sins.

Gospel Fluency for the Overlooked Evangelists | 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 1 John 4:9-10 | Richard McConnell 08.03.2026

Gospel fluency will help you as you take the gospel to the people around you. This message offers Biblical and practical help for Christians as they share the good news.

Gospel Commission for the Overlooked Evangelists | Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 | Richard McConnell 15.02.2026

Even though we live in a share-happy world, ordinary Christians are often reluctant evangelists. This message looks at the Great Commission and offers some practical ways we might overcome this reluctance.

God Will Make Everything New | Revelation 21:1-22:6 | Richard McConnell 08.02.2026

Here we get a glimpse of the future. For people who have placed their trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, they have more to look forward to than a grand stretch in the evenings, or a few brighter days, or a longed-for break in the sun: Here the Bible describes the extraordinary hope of the new heaven and the new earth.

Christ Is All We Need | Hebrews 10:1-25 | James Kelly 01.02.2026

Listen to how the writer to the Hebrews explains Jesus' sacrifice - once for all!

The Cross | John 19:16-30 | Richard McConnell 25.01.2026

Far from being a tragedy, the cross, in the grand scheme of things, is in fact the accomplishment of God’s eternal, sovereign rescue plan.

New Birth | John 3:1-21 | Richard McConnell 11.01.2026

Jesus describes two "musts" to a high-flyer that explain the very core of the gospel. Listen in.

And The Word Became Flesh | John 1:1-18 | Richard McConnell 14.12.2025

Three important themes from a climcatic part of the Grand Scheme of Things

The Christmas Card you don't really want | John 1:1-14 | Richard McConnell 07.12.2025

What if this card arrived at your door?

God & His Suffering Servant | Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | James Kelly 07.12.2025

Isaiah records God's solution to humanity’s greatest need: His suffering, silent, substitutionary Servant, sent to save sinners.

Picture of God | Colossians 1:12-15 | Richard McConnell 30.11.2025

Writing to the Colossians, Paul shares a picture with them. It's a picture of God and what he has done.

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