Sermons | Village Church South Belfast: Recent Episodes
Village Church South Belfast
Village Church Belfast desires to be a Gospel-shaped community of people who love Jesus, each other, and our city of Belfast as we join God in the renewal of all things.
Jesus is sending us out to proclaim the Gospel, and in him we have everything we need for the mission.
Lessons
There is a spiritual reality to world we live in.
Jesus has power and authority over the spiritual world.
Jesus saves and delivers helpless people. And he has saved us when we were most helpless.
Jesus is RISEN - a word of truth
Jesus is PRESENT - a word of hope
Jesus is SENDING - a word of instruction
Awakened hearts in unified worship. Awakened strength in the joy of the Lord. Awakened obedience to do God’s will
The Purpose of the Work - to glorify God
The People of the Work - we all have a part to play
The Promise of the Work - God dwelling with us for eternity
In today’s sermon from Nehemiah 1 & 2, we consider how joining in God’s kingdom-building work, requires a life of prayer
The son of man has come:
To seek and to save the lost
Eating and Drinking
To serve, not to be served
To give his life as a ransom for many
in today’s sermon, third in the Advent series, we explore the idea that the SOn of Man came not to be served, but to serve here on earth with us.
Luke 19:1-10
The Son of Man came to Seek and to Save the Lost
To save is the purpose of his seeking, that we are lost, is his motivation.
First things first- worship God in the right way
Everything else second - build the structure around the right worship
Somethings never - don’t grieve what used to be
One thing always - God is good
The family prays for one another
The family resolves conflict
The family lives out the Gospel for one another
This week we explore the idea of Community and what that looks like within Village. We look at Jesus’ most clear instructions from The Great Commission and from this, what He wants His followers to be and do.
One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.
Luke 8:22-25 | To Seek and To Save | 26/06/22
Jesus Is Lord of All - Put Your Faith in Him
Today we look at the parable of the sower, what this means and the idea of not just hearing, but also receiving God’s word.
Luke 7:1-17 | To Seek and to Save
This week we look at the accounts of when Jesus heals the centurions servant and when He raises a widows son to learn that “Doing” looks like believing that Jesus is who He says He is and will do what He says He will do.
This week we consider the characteristics which a deacon should have
- Not double tongued
- Not an addict
- Not greedy
- Know and live the Gospel
- Tested and proven
- Faithful family life
This week’s sermon looks at the need, the work and the character of deacons and how this looks in our church.
Only Christ can save our problem of death, because he himself is the resurrection and life.
Place of prayer
Purposeful in prayer
Perseverance in prayer
Sermon from gathering on 27th March 22
Jesus goes to sinners and so should we, because he has brought about a new way in us
Sermon from gathering on 13th March 22
Jesus calls us to be obedient
Jesus calls us to be humble
Jesus calls us to leave everything
Sermon from 27th February
Today we explored Luke 4:14-30
What the Gospel is?
Who the Gospel is for?
Our response to the Gospel
Jesus Christ is shown the Son of God in His baptism, through His bloodline, and in HIs battle in the wilderness
- True repentance ,means a transformed heart
- Which leads to a new way of living
- And this is good news
In today’s sermon, we explore the idea that Jesus is fully God and fully man, having two completely distinct natures at once and how we as humans have only one nature, fully man, requiring us to have fully dependance on God.
Sermon from gathering on 23rd January 2022
The Parent’s Faithfulness - Jesus meets us in our sin
Simeon’s Song - Jesus is inclusive and divisive
Anna’s Adoration - Jesus gives us purpose
Sermon from gathering on 16th January 2022
In this morning’s teaching we consider our sensitivity to the spirit, how to walk with fearlessness and having hearts that are ready to receive.
Sermon from gathering Sunday 2nd January.
In our third week of Advent we look at joy.
Sermon from gathering on 12th December 2021
In our second week of Advent we look at Marys song and consider the peace we have through Jesus
Sermon from gathering on 5th December 2021
In todays sermon we considered church planting and how God uses it to spread his mission on earth.
In the first of our sermons on mission we consider the ‘why’ of mission by looking at The Great Commission and what Jesus has sent us into the world to do.
Sermon from gathering on 14th November 2021
In our fourth sermon in our family traits series we consider the riches which Christ has given to us and our response to His generosity.
Sermon from gathering on 7th November 2021
In our third sermon in our family traits series we consider the riches which Christ has given to us and our response to His generosity.
Sermon from gathering on 31st October 2021
In todays sermon we continue to consider what it looks like to abide in Jesus and what it means to have Jesus as the goal of your life.
Sermon from gathering on 24th October 2021
Join us for our first sermon in this series as we consider what it looks like to be part of the village family.
Sermon from gathering on 17th October 2021
In our final sermon in our James series we consider how we pray in faith and what this looks like.
In todays sermon we look at James 5 and consider the condemnation given to those who misuse their wealth and the encouragement to the righteous to remain steadfast.
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at how a self-centred heart has the power to make us deaf and blind to God.. Sermon from central gathering on 26th September.
This morning we learnt about about God’s double gaze that we see the risen Christ who died for us and allow him to look on us.
In this morning sermon we consider how Christ is reflected by the bronze snake in the desert as we consider evangelism in light of what Christ has done for us.
Sermon from gathering Sunday 12th September.
Conflict is everywhere, this includes inside the church. This morning we consider what the common unity of the church is, where conflict comes from and how we can be a community who build each other up.
Sermon from gathering on 5th September 2021
This morning we compare how the Queen of Sheba responded to being in Solomons presence and how being in the presence of Gods king tajes our breath away, brings blessing because God delights in us and how Gods king gives and receives.
Sermon from central gathering 29th August 2021
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at wisdom. Sermon from central gathering on 22nd August.
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at taming the tongue. Sermon from central gathering on 15th August.
In this weeks sermon we consider how faith is about more than just words and how faith must be accompanied by works.
Sermon from central gathering on 8th August 2021
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at favouritism.
Sermon from central gathering on 1st August 2021
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at receiving, submitting & obedience to the word.
Sermon from central gathering on 25th July 2021
Today we continue our series in the book of James, we look at wisdom and a posture of dependence.
Sermon from central gathering on 11th July 2021
Today we start a new series in the book of James, we look at how trials are a certainty, how we can respond in joy and how we should experience their full effect.
Sermon from central gathering on 27th June 2021
In the final sermon on Esther we consider the great reversal and how that is displayed in great joy, great releif and great remembrance.
Sermon from gathering on 20th June 2021
In chapters 5,6 & 7 we read how God’s good and perfect plan prevails as we consider who really is in charge of the world. We see how God is working in what appear to be ‘just so happens’ moments.
Sermon from gathering on 13th June 2021
In this weeks sermon we read Exodus 4 and consider a position of helplessness, a position of mediation and a position of purpose. How God has placed each of us where we are and how God uses imperfect people to accomplish his perfect plan.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 6th June 2021.
Today we consider how the world is unfair, how there is no such thing as chance and how we have a real enemy but how in the face of injustice, and even hatred, God is still working His good for His people.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 30th May 2021
Through our new series in Esther we consider how God is at work even when he seems absent and how He uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect plan.
In the first sermon we look at chapters 1&2 and consider the portrait of power, the contrast of weakness and how power and weakness meet in Jesus.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 23th May 2021
In the last sermon of this series we examine the final exhortation of Hebrews. We consider how to reflect our loyalty to Christ in praise, in obedience and in prayer because Jesus is better.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 16th May 2021
The correct response to the fact that Jesus is better is a life of worship. Acceptable worship calls us to be loving, be pure, be content, be bible-centred, be bold and be worshipful.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 9th May 2021
Through Jesus we have received both the greater blessing and the greater accountability of the new covenant. In todays passage the writer of Hebrews compares the blessings we receive in Jesus at Mount Zion to the fear the Israelites experienced with Moses at Mount Sinai.
Sermon from gathering on Sunday 2nd May 2021
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11
God is in control of all things and disciplines us as a loving father, so we should pursue the holiness this produces.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 25th April 2021.
We continue to consider what it look like to live by faith. Faith that conquers, faith that endures and faith that looks to Jesus.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 18th April 2021.
This Sunday we consider how we live by faith by trusting in Gods promises as we read the examples from the old testament.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 11th April 2021.
Join us for our Easter Sunday service as we examine the scriptures and reflect on what it means that Christ has risen!
Central gathering 4th April 2021
This Sunday, we take a look at Jesus’ Triumphal Entry as he makes his way to the cross.
Central Gathering, Sunday 28 March, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we look at what living by faith really means.
Central Gathering, Sunday 21 March, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how faith is being sure of things hoped for.
Central Gathering, Sunday 14 March, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how we have a better and abiding possession. One which we should not throw away.
Central Gathering, Sunday 7 March, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus’ faithfulness is our complete assurance.
Central Gathering, Sunday 28 February, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus’ sacrifice was once for all.
Central Gathering, Sunday 21 February, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus, our Great High Priest, mediates a better, eternal covenant.
Central Gathering, Sunday 14 February, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus, our Great High Priest, is the Priest of a better tabernacle.
Central Gathering, Sunday 7 February, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus, our Great High Priest, mediates a better, eternal covenant.
Central Gathering, Sunday 31 January, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus, our Great High Priest, mediates a better, eternal covenant.
Central Gathering, Sunday 24 January, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at how Jesus, our Great High Priest, mediates a better, eternal covenant.
Central Gathering, Sunday 17 January, 2021.
This Sunday, as we continue our series in Hebrews, we take a look at Melchizedek and how he points us to Jesus.
Central Gathering, Sunday 10 January, 2021.
Over the four weeks of Advent, we will be considering the four names describing the child that Isaiah prophesied would be given as the ultimate Gift of divine grace to sinners. This week we take a look at the 4th name, Prince of Peace.
Central Gathering, Sunday 20th December, 2020.
Over the four weeks of Advent, we will be considering the four names describing the child that Isaiah prophesied would be given as the ultimate Gift of divine grace to sinners. This week we take a look at the third name, Everlasting Father, and consider how Jesus is a father to us.
Central Gathering, Sunday 6 December, 2020.
Be encouraged! This Sunday we consider how we can be encouraged as we hold fast to the hope set before us. A hope based upon God’s powerful name, God’s unchanging word and God’s proven faithfulness.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 22nd November 2020.
This Sunday we are invited to consider our spiritual maturity, our growth in the faith and the assurance of our salvation as the author of Hebrews offers a rebuke, a warning, and an encouragement.
Sermon from central gather going on Sunday 15th November 2020.
Jesus is the better high priest because he is our forever high priest, he is our sinless high priest and he is our saving high priest.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 8th November
Come confidently, come frequently and come humble to the throne of grace because Jesus is our great high priest. Draw near and receive grace to strengthen and sustain.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 1st November
True rest is only found in Jesus. it is God’s rest, it’s what we were created for and it’s available to us. So let’s strive to enter it!
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 25th October 2020
Consider the importance of perseverance, as the author considers the exodus from Egypt we consider; how to persevere in our walk, how we guard our hearts by hearing and obeying and how this is designed to take place in community.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 18th October 2020
Chapter 3 begins section 2 from Hebrews which considers how Jesus is better than Moses and the promised land. The writer of Hebrews calls us to consider Jesus as our Apostle and High priest, consider that He is greater than Moses and consider what it looks like to hold fast to Jesus with confidence.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 11th October 2020
Jesus is our help because He came down to bring us up. Jesus came from glory to bring us to glory as we follow him. In Hebrews 2:10-18 we consider how Jesus is our perfect pioneer, our flesh and blood and our help.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 4th October 2020
We are a society prone to drifting with a desire for the next new thing to satisfy us which we are never able to find. This sermon looks at the danger of drifting, how to keep from drifting and our motivation to stay on course through Hebrews 2:1-9.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 27th September 2020
From Hebrews 1:4-14 we consider how Jesus is better and more superior to the angels. We compare how culture depicts angels and how the bible depicts angels to give us a better understanding of how powerful the imagery of Jesus being better than the angels is.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 20th September 2020
The first in our new series in Hebrews where we consider how Jesus is better than all other things. We consider how God has spoken to us through Jesus and why we can place our trust in him.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 13th September 2020
Gospel Community and Mission are the three building blocks of our church, and in this sermon we look at mission. God has always been on mission and as we are united to him we consider how mission is not just something you do but is part of who you are.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 6th September 2020
Gospel Community and Mission are the three building blocks of our church, and in this sermon we look a the community. God has always been creating for himself a community of people who know and enjoy him and this is what the church is. So then, how are we to live?
Sermon by Andrew Elder from central gathering on Sunday 30th August 2020.
IN this series we are looking at the three cornerstones of what defines us as a church - Gospel, Community, and Mission. This week, Andrew Elder unpacks the Gospel from Ephesians 2:1-10 and why its is central to everything we do and believe as a church.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 23rd August 2020
Consider Paul’s message to the Philippians on how to stand firm and reflect on what that looks like for us today by following Christ like examples, walking in the way of the cross and looking towards Christ’s return.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 16th August 2020
In the Parable of the The Wise and Foolish Builders, Jesus challenges us on what foundation we build our lives.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 9th August 2020
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins and the Parable of the Talents, Jesus challenges us on what it looks like to live with the expectation of his return.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 2nd August 2020
Consider what it all cost you to follow Jesus. In the parable of the builder and the king Jesus challenges us to consider the cost of following him.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 26th July 2020
In the parable of the tax collector Jesus challenges our notion of what it means to be justified - only those who humbly trust in God are justified.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 19th July 2020
In the Parable of the persistent widow Jesus teaches us that as we wait for his return we should continue to pray and not lose heart, because God will deliver his people.
Andrew Elder looks at The Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18.
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 28th June 2020.
Jonathan Parks looks at The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons in Luke 15.
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 21st June 2020.
This week Andrew Elder unpacks the parable of The Rich Man & Lazarus from (Luke 16:19-31).
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 14th June 2020.
This week Lucas Parks unpacks the parable of The Good Samaritan from (Luke 10:25-37).
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 7th June 2020.
Continuing in our series looking at the parables of Jesus. Andrew Elder looks at the four types of soil Jesus talks about in Matthew 12:46-13:23
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 24th May 2020.
Continuing our series, Living by the Spirit in an Age of Crisis, Lucas Parks teaches Joy in a Tim of Despair.
Sermon from our online gathering on Sunday 3rd May 2020.
In this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic we are looking at the subject of Living by the Spirit in an Age of Crisis. This week, Andrew teaches Love in a Time of Isolation.
Sermon from Online Gathering on Sunday 26th April 2020.
Over this series we are looking at “Living by the Spirit in an Age of Crisis.” This week Lucas starts by teaching on Peace in a time of Anxiety.
Sermon from Online Gathering on Sunday 19th April 2020.
On Easter Sunday 2020, in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic, our last Sunday in the book of 1 Corinthians teaches us the implications of the Resurrection of Jesus for those who believe in him. Because Christ rose from the dead, those who are in him will also rise, and be in his perfect presence forever.
Central Gathering Online, Sunday 12th April 2020.
On Palm Sunday we looked at the first half of chapter 15 and the hope that is ours because of the the resurrection of Christ.
Joint online gathering with Village East on Sunday 5th April 2020.
The Spiritual gifts are the tools God gives to his people to equip them to love one another and so we must use our gifts in ways that build up the church so that God is worshipped.
Sermon from online gathering on Sunday 29th March 2020
A joint gathering with Village East and our first online worship service, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lucas Parks continues our series in 1 Corinthians by looking chapter 13, the way of love.
All members of Christ’s body are necessary and important, so be and do what God has uniquely created you to be and do.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 15th March 2020.
The video that was shown at the start of the sermon can be viewed here.
Concerning spiritual things, God gives a variety of gifts to his church, to demonstrate his presence with his church, for the common good of his church.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 8th March 2020
At the Lord’s supper we come to together to meet with Jesus, so we must come to the table with the right attitude towards him and each other.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 1st March 2020.
As the church gathers together for worship we should accept and outwardly express that God has made us in his image as male and female.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 23rd February 2020
In our final sermon in the Joyful denial section of 1 Corinthians we see how denying ourselves for the good of others brings glory to God.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 16th February 2020.
What is idolatry? Why should we flee from it? How should we flee from it. Some of the questions that are answered in this section of 1 Corinthians.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 9th February 2020.
Continuing our series in 1 Corinthians, we take a look at chapter 9 and Joyful Denial for the sake of the bringing the good news of Jesus to the lost.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 2nd February 2020.
Starting Part three of our series in 1 Corinthians takes us to chapter 8 of the letter. While addressing questions about easting food scarified to idols Paul teaches us that as Christians, wise discernment requires love over knowledge, based on the truth of who God is, applied in consideration for our brothers and sisters.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 26th January 2020.
In the last sermon in this section, Life Together, we look at what Paul says in about singleness as it related to living in the end times.
Sermon from Central Gathering on Sunday 19th January 2020.
In the middle of the section on Life Together, Paul expounds on his principle that the Christian should remain in the situation they were in when they were called by Got to faith in Christ.
Sermon from central gathering on Sunday 12th January 2020
Joint Village South and East Gathering. Sermon by Lucas Parks on Sunday 6th January 2020.