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A message preached at the Bible Study at Belfast City Mission Glencarin Hall 1/11/2023.
A sermon preached at the Bethel Elim church Belfast on the 17/09/2023. Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22
My next guest on Stories of Hope is a Gerry Doyle. Gerry is a spoken word artist from cork Ireland, who has an incredible life story, which is not to missed in this new season of Stories of Hope!
Check out Gerry Doyle's work below
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmxQRsH71AllrG7KQXo9B_Q
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OqPGhL8kL3XG2DKuUqbXP?si=39H3gSnWRl2TkdiDvW83uw
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/hope-sessions/id1559812413
In a press realise on the 11th November 2021 by Ofsted:Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s National Director for Social Care, said: "Today’s statistics paint a bleak picture. Foster carers make such a difference to children’s lives. But year on year we see more children coming into foster care, and too few carers with the right skills to give them the support they deserve. How long can this go on before the care system reaches breaking point?" Today on Stories of Hope my guest is Elijah Kriby grew up in the foster care system in the UK. After being neglected by his mother, Elijah and his sister were taken into care when he was two and placed into the care system. Elijah opens up about some of the instances of abuse he faced in some foster families. Later all that changed when a christian couple foster him and church community loved him and at sixteen years of age at Soul Survivor where @Mikepilavachi spoke to him privately after the meeting, where Mike revealed what God told him about his whole life, things that no one knew about him. Elijah's asked God to reveal himself to Him and since then his life has changed and God has used him in many ways. He has worked for TearFund, was the Senior Pastor at Teesside Vineyard Church and Now is the Founder and CEO of Northpoint Care and organisation that seeks to serve & reform the UK care system. This Episode is not to be Missed!
Please note if you have been affected by issues raised in this episode please seek help from a local organisation relevant to your local area and country.
Connect with Elijah
Twitter @Elijah_Kirby
Northpoint
https://www.northpointcare.co.uk/
My next guest has had her life story recorded on 33 double side tapes in the British library, on this new episode of "Stories of Hope" My friend from Belfast Bible College Elizabeth McWatters shares her life story and the journey she has been on from meeting Rockefeller's ex wife, to surviving Ovarian cancer, to her travels visiting the persecuted church. Her ministry with the Methodist Women In Ireland where she became president of the MWI. This episode is not to be missed.
What does it mean to “live life to the full?” My next guest on 'Stories of Hope' is Geoff Donaldson. One of my former lecturers from Belfast Bible College. In this interview Geoff opens about his life, how he lost family members during the troubles in Northern Ireland, his journey to faith and what led him to ministry in the UK. He talks about how he met his wife and the journey the both took together in family life and church ministry where he was a pastor of a church in England, their move to Northern Ireland, the directing by God to different opportunities to serve as lecture at Belfast Bible College for 8 years. To the call of doing in Zimbabwe. This story is incredible testimony of a life who trusts in Christ. Pastor Geoff Donaldson serves as the assistant pastor of Hope Church Lisburn (formerly known as Hillsborough Elim)
My next guess on 'Stories Of Hope' is Pastor Tom McCann. In this conversation Tom opens about his life, growing up in a Christian home where at the age of four in 1978 his parents got saved at tent mission. he openly talks about his profession and how it didn't last. However hearing Pastor John Lancaster preach, Tom got saved, got involved in the life of the local church of Carrickfergus Elim, later on he was involved witj New Mossley (now Newtownabbey Elim) and Castlederg Elim. It wasn't until 2010 he received the call to become the senior Pastor of Ballysillian Elim. Tom shares his heart for the area and gives a word of hope for those who are struggling.
Connect with Tom https://www.facebook.com/ballysillan.elim/
My next guest on “Stories of Hope” is Pastor Simon Foster. In this interview Simon opens up about his life, how he was born to a third generation Irish show business family and involved professionally in the creative arts such as Singing backing vocals for George Michael, working with show biz personalities such Shirley Bassey, Louis Walsh etc. He took part in Eurovision stage in Harrogate with a band called “The Duskeys” representing Ireland in 1982. He also opens about his relationships, he talks about his same sex attraction which he felt since he was six years of age and his later relationships . It was through his ex-boyfriend who became a born again Christian asked Simon to meet up with him and shared what had happen to him. On 29th October 1986 Simon became a Christian and talks about his journey as a young Christian. He later received a call to ministry in 1989 and explored this calling in a variety of contexts, settings and places. He has heart to share the Love of God with everyone. Simon is now married to June and has grown up daughter and is still in ministry and service as the senior pastor in city church St Albans. If you have any questions about Simons story, life and ministry feel free to contact and connect with Simon ⬇️
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➡️Instagram: Simondanielfoster
➡️ website Simonfoster.org.uk
My next guest on Stories of Hope is Rick Hill. Rick Hill is the current Discipleship development Officer for the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and also is on staff @CarmoneyChurch. In this episode we look at we as the people of God proclaim the hope of the gospel. In this interview Rick Hill talks about his life and his conversion to Christ and his passion for Christ. Discipleship is a subject Rick and myself are passionate about and in this interview, we talk about the heart behind this book and we look at this subject 'Deeps Roots of Resilient Discipleship.' Pre-order Rick Hill book. Book Pre-Order: https://simplyorderit.com/products/rh001 Connect with Rick Hill Website: www.rick-hill.com Twitter: @rickhillni Email: hello@rick-hill.com
In this episode I have the privilege of Interviewing Dr David Varney who works as a hospital consultant and also is a bi-vocational pastor for @foundationchurchbelfast This is an incredible interview about faith on the frontline. You will be blessed by this interview
Welcome to this new segment of stories of hope. The Covid Pandemic has shook our foundations and yet on the frontlines faith is rising. I have had the privilege of chatting to one of my best friends Ross MeNeely who works in a care home in dungannon and he tells his life journey and God used him to basically start a church in a nursing home. Come and hear this remarkable story.
My next guest on "Stories of Hope" is Pastor Nigel Begley a great friend and mentor to me in life and in ministry. In this interview he opens up about his upbringing and how on his journey it lead him to satanism. How he got involved and started a coven. He tells about his life in darkness and how his heart was cold and hardened. He tell us how he came to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and how his life and heart was changed. In Ezekiel 36:26 it says 'I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.' Nigel's story reflect this verse. I pray that this story bless you and encourages you.
Connect with Nigel ⬇️⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/Nigel-Begley-100455191737677/
Is this enough? What is success? My next guest on Stories of Hope is Michael Montgomery who found the answers to these questions. Michael works as a L&D Consultant within Financial Crime for a professional services firm. He opens up about his up bringing and coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Michael opens up about his journey where his family moved to California and then to Chicago and later on how ended up in St Andrews University at the same time as Prince William. How he graduate and struggled to find work in the recession in 2008 and how he trained as a lawyer and how his pursuit of worldly success, lead him to have a nine room apartment in London, flying his friends at any time, at any weekend. Until one night out God spoke to him by the Holy spirit. 'Is this enough' those three words changed him and now he is found a full life in Jesus Christ.
My next guest on Stories of hope I had the privilege of interviewing Simon Pinchbeck about his Life and it is an incredible story. Simon Pinchbeck was a police officer in the Metropolitan Police Force for 24 years. After leaving the police force he got caught up in a life of crime before eventually finding Jesus and becoming a born-again Christian. Now Simon is a now a Christian Evangelist who travels and shares his story and proclaims the message of the gospel that transformed his life and that can changed your life too!
Connect with Simon Twitter: @simonpinchbeck
My next guest on Stories of Hope is Dr Chloe Beverland. Chloe Beverland is a Children's Doctor, a farmers wife and now a new mother to Penny. She runs a popular Instagram account @afarmhousefamily. Chloe opens up about her upbringing, her life journey and her conversion to Christ. Chloe shares in this interview about miscarrying her first child at 9 weeks and opens up about the journey she went through and how it helped so many others find help and support. She shares a word of hope to those who have experienced miscarriage. She opens up about her pregnancy with Penny and how she went into early labour in Covid restrictions and the decisions they had to face and how God sustained her until she was discharged at 27 weeks pregnant. Later she talks about Penny's birth and what bible verse brought her hope. Follow Chloe on Instagram ⬇️ @afarmhousefamily If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode. Please see the links to various organisations: ( UK and NI Only) ⬇️⬇️ Snow drop group https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/Content/uploads/userUploads/Snowdropgroup%20BHSCT.pdf Life After Loss Life After Loss is an online support community set up in November 2006 by bereaved mothers who find support and friendship through sharing their grief over the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy or after birth. Web: www.lifeafterloss.org.uk The Miscarriage Association is a charity that offers support to people who have lost a baby. They have a helpline (01924 200 799, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm) and an email address (info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk), and they can put you in touch with a support volunteer. Cruse Bereavement Care helps people understand their grief and cope with their loss. They have a helpline (0808 808 1677, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm) and a network of local branches where you can find help and support.
The phrase 'God is my adventure' was the motto for the my next guest on "Stories of Hope" the Rev Sam McGuffin. Sam McGuffin is the current minister of Glengormley Methodist Church and in the year 2019 to 2020 served as the President of the Methodist Church In Ireland. In this interview Sam recalls in his words an “innocent upbringing” in Dungannon , his life and his conversion to Christ. Sam opens up about his call to ministry, the highs and lows and how God has used him in the Republic of Ireland, Cavehill, Londonderry/Derry, Enniskillen and now in his current church of Glengormley Methodist Church. During the beginning of pandemic, Sam’s ministry moved online and he opens up about how God opened doors and how he saw Him move during this current pandemic. I encourage you to listen to this story as you will see a pastoral heart of a minster for his congregation. Connect with the Rev Sam McGuffin sam.mcguffin@irishmethodist.org
My next guest on Stories of Hope is my good friend from my days at Belfast Bible College Pastor David Wright.It is amazing to know that God knows what he is doing in your life and how he brings the right people along in your journey. David opens up about his life and upbringing and his conversion to Christ. He opens up about his first sermon he preached at the age of 14. Then David shows God's leading to Bible College and the lesser talked about subject what happens after Bible college : the journey into ministry in an open and honest way, which brings hope and the reality of God's sovereignty. Pastor David Wright now serves as the senior pastor at New Forest Elim. Connect with David http://newforestelim.com/
My next guest on "Stories of Hope" is Pastor Nathan Weaver from @Newspringssunderland. In this interview Nathan opens up his upbringing of being a pastors kid and the challenges he faced. Nathan opens up about how his first marriage broke up and how God brought him through the pain of it. Where by he brings a word in season for those who are going through divorce. Nathan shows how God restored the years the locus had eaten away in his life. He later met his wife Jenny and they have three boys. In this interview he tell the story of his miracle boy when second son Ruben when he was 2 stopped breathing and was dead for 2minutes and 36 seconds and how God brought his son back to life! This is an incredible interview. Please give it a listen you will be blessed!
My next guest on ‘ Stories Of Hope’ is one my best friends from my church Thomas Warnock . In this episode Thomas opens up about his life, upbringing and how he realised that being ‘Good wasn't good enough’ , whereby he came to a point in his life where he need to come to Christ. Since then ( this is more than cliche) his life has changed for the better and it all because of Christ. So enjoy this episode of the ‘ Stories Of Hope.’ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and feel free to leave a review.
In this episode of Stories of Hope my next guest is a friend form Belfast Bible College. Jordan McAllister in this interview you will hear a story of a life transformed by God’s Saving Grace. Jordan opens up about his life, his upbringing, his conversion to Christ and how God has brought him through so much in his life and where God is leading him now . Jordan also has his own podcast called “Living Temple” It’s an incredible podcast Check it out ⬇️⬇️
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My guest on this episode of Stories of Hope is My Uncle Irwin Rea. Irwin is an assistant pastor at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle for the past 32 years. Irwin opens up about his upbringing, his childhood, family life, his passion for singing and his conversion to Christ. Irwin opens up about the loss of his father, his early days of serving God. He told me of the time when he was a young boy how he prayed 'God don't make me a minister' and reveals the journey into full time ministry on 2nd November 1988. Irwin shares about what kept him grounded in ministry. Personally, I love talking to my uncle about life, ministry and the things of God. I pray that God will bless you a you listen to this episode. Contact Pastor Irwin Rea irwin.rea@whitewell.church
Episode special. My guest on Stories of Hope is the Rev Ian Cahoon who is the current minister of Alexandra Presbyterian Church Belfast. In this episode Ian opens up about his life, his journey of faith , his family life in which his Father was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease and how he went through that time. Ian tells us his passion for football especially for Larne FC and the opportunities he had as journalist. Opening up about his call into the ministry too . In this episode Ian opens up about the time when his youngest son Harry was diagnosed after his birth with Downs syndrome and the journey as the family they have been on. In Northern Ireland on the 15th March 2021 part of Harry's journey was written by Ian's wife grace to MLA's which was read by Gordon Lyons in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion ( Amendment) Bill. This episode, I pray will bless you and encourage you. more information and support ⬇️ Gordon Lyons speech https://www.facebook.com/gordon.lyons.921/videos/10102713437403728Don't Screen us out https://dontscreenusout.org/Downs Syndrome association (NI) https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/northern-ireland/
My next guest on this episode of Stories of Hope is Alan Graham. On this episode Alan opens up his life, his conversion, How Christ transformed his life. Alan opens up about his ministry journey which has lead him to working in Zimbabwe. Alans book https://www.jabukids.com/books/the-good-news-man-by-alan-graham?fbclid=IwAR0Mnnv4wOl2-VXUZZ3wETPTtpcEcxRQGlJWUBgBsErpgBOV5RxdxQv0cQc Contact alan@jabukids.com www.jabukids.com Alan Graham’s Life Stories 2020 on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzMNdvpUQIo&list=PLt1-L4fFuxbnjW87U7pkQrdoSzmcMPlKX
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My next guest on Stories of Hope is Pastor Bill Dunn. Music fans and history buffs will know that 'Van the Man' stormed onto the scene with 'Them', some have describe them as the rawest R&B band ever to come out of Northern Ireland. In the 1960s the guys became famous However, Bill Dunn turned his back on it all, sick and tired of the band and lifestyle he was living, Bill left the band and his young friend Van Morrision took over as fronting vocalist.- just months prior to the band hitting the charts with 'Baby Please Don't Go'. In 1965 Bill Dunn came to a saving faith, in this episode he opens up his life , his music career and ministry. So enjoy this episode.
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My next guest on Stories of Hope is a legend in his own right Pastor Keith Cook is the Pastor of Hylton Castle Mission. In this episode Keith opens up about his life, his up being brought in a single parent household, how he was born he had a mild form of Cerebral Palsy and had a speech Impediment and how experienced Bullying in school. He later opened up how in his journey how He found faith in Jesus Christ, how he coped when His brother Lee was diagnosed with a brain tumor and How God used in the Hospital to minster together. Keith talks about the death of his brother Lee who was fifteen years of age at the time, and later how he forgive his father who was an alcholic and how he coped when his father died at pub when he was sixteen. He opens up his love for the stage and his experience at college where he studied drama and how later he would work for the organisation Youth For Christ. In this episode you will hear Keith’s Journey into ministry of the church he grew up in. This is episode is statured in the hope of the gospel. for more information about Pastor Keith’s ministry please check out his podcast and church social media platform Social media @hlyoncastlemission Podcast- Spotify ( also available on other platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/3EycT33plptmgAQlwAB54l
My next guess on Stories of Hope is a joyous Hooman called Nikki Keating, whom I have known firstly at Turning Point in Ganaway in Millisle and through Belfast Bible college. Nikki very kindly has opened up to me about her story, how she has found Joy in Life's darkest hours.She opens up about her up bringing , her fathers mental health struggles, how she heard the news how her father commit suicide and the grief that followed the death of her father. She opens up how God and the community of Christians were their for her and her family. But thats not all! on her life Journey she has experienced so much with other issues to which she brings up in this episode, about a broken engagement, her fears etc. Nikki has discovered on her life journey how she found God’s Joy in the Journey and how everything she experience developed her character and How God has moved in her life. Links to organisations for help and support. Life Lifeline Contact: 0808 808 8000 Text Phone :18001 0808 808 8000 https://www.lifelinehelpline.info/ Christian Guidelines https://www.christianguidelines.org/counselling 66 Newtownards Road, Bangor, BT20 4DR 028 9146 8846 NHS Types of Talking Therapies https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/types-of-therapy/
Welcome to this episode of Stories of Hope. My guest is a friend of mine from my days at Belfast Bible College. Josh Johnston is now a youth worker in Co.Monaghan with Hope Monaghan which is apart of the Crown Jesus Ministries. Josh opens up about his life, when at the age of three his father was killed in the line of duty. He opens up about his anger towards God and how he viewed God as result of his fathers death. During this interview Josh shares his journey about how he discovered faith in Jesus Christ and how it changed the course of his life. Josh later shares how the Lord opened up doors to work in Co.Monaghan, where he desires that people across the Island of Ireland would come to know and have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Link to Hope Monaghan (https://www.crownjesus.org/hope-monaghan)
🚨 Viewer discretion is advised 🚨 Welcome to this episode of Stories of Hope. My guest on this podcast segment is Kellie Forbes who shares with me about her Life, her upbringing and her experience in suffering sexual abuse from a young age. Kellie opens up about the trauma she experienced and how she found help and support. Also she shares her hope in God and gives advice to those who have or know someone who has had trauma. Links for Help and Support in Northern Ireland ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Bridge of Hope Clinic 15-31 Henry Place Belfast BT15 2AY contact number 028 90221022 https://www.mindingyourhead.info/service/bridge-hope-mcsweeney-clinic Nexus Ni Belfast 59 Malone Rd, Belfast BT9 6SA Belfast@nexusni.org 02890326803 https://nexusni.org Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre Address 29 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2FH Contact number 0800 0246 991 website www.rapecrisisni.org.uk Women's Aid Phone 028 9024 941 Emailsupport@befastwomensaid.org.uk https://belfastwomensaid.org.uk/get-help/
🚨New podcast series “Stories of Hope” 🚨📲 This episode is entitled 'Beauty from ashes.' The life story of Matthew Gaw A Youth Worker for St Johns Church in Moria Northern Ireland. Matthew shares about his life and the events that happened at the Castlerock Tragedy in August 2010. Also in this interview, Matthew opens up about the aftermath of the tragedy and shares How God moved in his life at that time and has How he has helped him to this day.
This is an audio file of a YouTube Interview entitled "The Story of a Strong Princess" This is a miracle story of Evelyn Grace Bell born at 26 weeks + 2days, following groundbreaking Fetal repair of Spina Bifida. She is a Joy bringer, an overcomer and a Miracle baby. Evelyn was my honorary flower girl at my lockdown wedding in May 2020. This interview was taken several months ago in Northern Ireland during the first Lockdown. It is my hope and prayer that story will bless you and help you. Links for Help and Support are here as well: Life Charity https://lifecharity.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6t6ABhDMARIsAONIYyxqZi3FbUq-L-fJ-WSiYe29oMp6lldw_jDHydVf0brUtZxVGDxAWpwaAunCEALw_wcB Shine Charity https://www.shinecharity.org.uk/ Bliss Charity https://www.bliss.org.uk/ Connect with Meghan Bell Social Media Instagram @meghanelisebell @desiredchildevelyn @meghanelisewriting Website www.meghanelisewriting.com Connect with Me Twitter @MichaelCrossan_ Website www.michaelcrossanblog.wordpress.com
From the Sermon Archive: This is an audio from a Facebook Live stream on the First Sunday of Lockdown 18th March 2020.
Scripture: Luke 2:36-28
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A Sermon Preached on 31/12/2018 at the Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
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A Sermon preached on the 22/01/2019 at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast.
Scripture: Haggai 1:1-5
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A Sermon before Lock down preached at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast on the 07.07.2019.
Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52
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The Transforming power of Christ
A Sermon By Michael Crossan, Preached at The Welcome Evangelical Church Belfast on the 14th July 2019
Scripture: Luke 5:33=39
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