The Semper Reformata Podcast

Daniel 5v1-4 Trying God's patience In this sermon, preached at Ballymacashon Congregational Church, we begin to look at Daniel 5, where we are introduced to Belshazzar, - a man who partied, while his capital city, Babylon, was under siege, who shook his fist at God and openly worshipped idols - when he should have been calling upon the Lord for help. But God's patience with Belshazzar, a man who h...

Catechism Class: LD22D Q58 The Life Everlasting  For three lessons we have been learning about the Last Day, when the Lord Jesus shall return to this earth as judge, but because the catechism is explaining the clauses of the Apostles’ Creed, it follows that having dealt with our bodily resurrection, we should next explain what we mean by ‘everlasting life.’ So, our teacher asks, What comfort...

How God Saves Sinners! A Lesson from Daniel Chapter Four. On the surface, this account is about a dream, a bad dream, that came true. But the real lesson in the story, is about how God saves sinners! This podcast contains a sermon, preached at Ballymacashon Church, - it is a little echoey, and contains traffic noises etc. Read the NOTES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catechism Class.  Lord’s Day 22C Q57 The Resurrection of the Dead  “ What comfort does the resurrection of the body offer you? ” The answer we are expected to give is, “ Not only shall my soul after this life immediately be taken up to Christ, my Head, but also this my flesh, raised by the power of Christ, shall be reunited with my soul and made like Christ's glorious body .”  it is...

The Furnace of Obedience Daniel 3:19-30 The king is angry. That’s an understatement, – he is out of his mind with rage. No-one defies Nebuchadnezzar. He’s the king, the man who hold life and death in his hands. See how the text describes his fury and rage… Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church and used with their permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catechism Class: LD22 Q57 The Physical Body We have already had a short look at one of the issues raised in Lord’s Day 22, Q57, where we are asked, “ What comfort does the resurrection of the body offer you? ” The answer we are expected to give is, “ Not only shall my soul after this life immediately be taken up to Christ, my Head, but also this my flesh, raised by the power of Christ, shall be re...

The Death of a Monarch Changes Everything and Nothing In this podcast, - a sermon preached at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and reproduced with their permission, we reflect honestly on the life and service of HM Queen Elisabeth II, look at what changes it might bring, and contrast that with the eternal kingly reign of the Lord Jesus Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Catechism Class.  Lord’s Day 22A Q57 The Resurrection of the Dead We are now at Lord’s Day 22, Q57, where we are asked, “ What comfort does the resurrection of the body offer you? ” The answer we are expected to give is, “ Not only shall my soul after this life immediately be taken up to Christ, my Head, but also this my flesh, raised by the power of Christ, shall be reunited with my soul and...

We Will Not Bow to Idols Daniel 3:1-18 Remember that in chapter 2 the kingdom of Babylon – Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom – was described as the head of a great statue, – that head made of gold, the purest and most precious of all the kingdoms in history. It’s no wonder his ego was inflated! So much so that he decided that since he was the ‘Golden King’ he’d make a giant image, of gold. , ( V1 ) most li...

A N Groves – ‘Christian Devotedness’ (Part 3) In this series of thee short history podcasts, I want to tell you a story - about one of the early Christian Brethren pioneers - a man called Anthony Norris Groves. Groves is important to all of us, because of his missionary calling, and how his missionary work was supported. He has become known as “The Father of Faith Missions” - and his understanding...

Progressive Christianity What's 'progressive' about this insidious and dangerous incursion of apostasy into the Christian Church? In this conversation, Bob McEvoy talks to Cecil Andrews of Take Heed Ministries. Cecil has been researching the Progressive movement for some time now, and has been involved in an apologetics ministry for many years. He shares some insights, names some names and warns b...

Catechism Class: LD21C Q56 The Forgiveness of Sins In this lesson, we move on to a doctrine that is core to the Christian Faith - the forgiveness of sins. Our works, even our most righteous works, are as polluted as filthy rags in the sight of God, and deserve only eternal condemnation. Everything we do is sinful, because we are sinners, and those sins cannot be overlooked by God. But they can be...

Kingdoms and The Kingdom Nebuchadnezzar's Dream, Daniel 2 cf 1 Samuel 8 Before you listen to this sermon, please read 1st Samuel 8, and Daniel 2 Do you ever wonder why governments and rulers seem to be acting in their own interest, following their own agendas, rather than for the good of the people they govern? In this sermon, preached at Ballymacashon, and Templepatrick Reformed Church - (the Rec...

A N Groves – ‘Christian Devotedness’ (Part 2) In this series of thee short history podcasts, I want to tell you a story - about one of the early Christian Brethren pioneers - a man called Anthony Norris Groves. Groves is important to all of us, because of his missionary calling, and how his missionary work was supported. He has become known as “The Father of Faith Missions” - and his understanding...

Catechism Class. LD21 Q55 - The Communion of Saints In this lesson [the first lesson in our new season] we are looking at  Lord’s Day 21, Q.55. What do you understand by the communion of saints ? The answer we ought to give is  First, that believers, all and everyone, as members of Christ have communion with him and share in all his treasures and gifts. Second, that everyone is duty-boun...

What is Progressive Christianity? It sounds very positive doesn’t it?, Progressive, moving forward, exciting even… I invited Cecil Andrews of Take Heed Ministries into the studio to talk about Progressive Christianity, and in a wide ranging, and detailed conversation, he told me why believers who want to remain faithful to God should mark and avoid this apostate movement. Don’t miss this podcast,...

Daniel Says NO! Daniel Says NO! Got young people going to university this Autumn? This sermon is relevant for Christian families, - with a young person who will soon be exposed to relentless pagan philosophies and ideas. They will need to learn how to say NO! Based on Daniel chapter 1, this is a sermon preached at Ballymacashon Congregational church, Killinchy, Co. Down. It is live and unedited, s...

A N Groves – ‘Christian Devotedness’ (Part 1) In this series of thee short history podcasts, I want to tell you a story - about one of the early Christian Brethren pioneers - a man called Anthony Norris Groves. Groves is important to all of us, because of his missionary calling, and how his missionary work was supported. He has become known as “The Father of Faith Missions” - and his understanding...

Who Then Can Stand? Text: Revelation 7:1-8:1 Revelation 6 ends with this very important question, in  V17 For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand ?” Revelation 7 is the answer to that very important question. Just as the earth is being destroyed, there is a huge development, four angels appear, and they are holding back the four winds. These are very graphi...

Our catechism class is BACK! Our weekly look at the Heidelberg Catechism begins again on Tuesday 30th August, scheduled to go live every Tuesday at 1pm. Throughout September we’ll be examining the last few phrases of the Apostles’ Creed, I believe in the Communion of Saints, the Forgiveness of Sins, the Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting. Then. In October we shall be working ou...

Global Warning - Revelation 6:12-17 The Final Deconstruction of the Cosmos This is a terrifying passage. It is meant to be. The people to whom John is conveying this heavenly vision are living in fear for their lives in the Roman Empire. They need to know that the day will surely come when the tables will be reversed, and all the wrongs that have been done on them will be put to rights, in God’s t...

Hebrews 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. The second Saturday in August is ‘Derry Day’ – and in Northern Ireland many Protestants meet at Londonderry to commemorate an historical event – a siege. Actually, a very important event in our cultural and political history. The siege occurred in 168...

John Knox and the Scots Confession - Part 4 Part four of this Summer history series looking at the life and teaching of John Knox, Scotland's reformer. We begin to look at Knox's doctrine and teaching. Music on license from www. Neosounds.com Theme: "Scotland" Learn more about Knox. Follow this link to BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS Buying books using the links provided will help suppor...

The Cry of the Martyrs Text: Revelation 6:9  Revelation is full of symbols. And we interpret those symbols in the light of scripture, and because the genre is Jewish, in the light of OT Scripture. Now it is really important when we come to look at this passage. There are important symbols, and they have an OT background.  This sermon was recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is...

John Knox and the Scots Confession - Part 3 Part three of this Summer history series looking at the life and teaching of John Knox, Scotland's reformer. Knox, the Church and the Sacraments. Music on license from www. Neosounds.com Theme: "Scotland" Learn more about Knox. Follow this link to BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS Buying books using the links provided will help support the podcas...