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First Saintfield Presbyterian Church
Rev Sam Bostock considers how God's plan for Paul's life included chains and suffering. Acts 21 vs 27 - 36; 37 - 22 v 24
Rev Sam Bostock gives us two reasons why we should study 1 John, as he begins the new study series. 1 John 1; Proverbs 8 vs 22 - 36
Lucas da Costa follows Paul's journey to Jerusalem whilst broaching the subjects of suffering and unity. Acts 21 vs 1 - 26; Isaiah 50 vs 4 - 6.
Lucas da Costa completes the study in Jude as he thinks about God's ability to uphold us despite our sin and failure. Genesis 19 vs 23 - 29; Jude vs 24 & 25.
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about three promises for God's friends during our communion service. Psalm 25; Romans 5 vs 1 - 11
Lucas da Costa continues his study in the Book of Jude, and tonight thinks about how we, as believers, protect ourselves from false teaching and how do we help those who have already been led astray by it. Jude vs 17 - 33; Genesis 18 vs 16 - 33
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about what sort of ministry we should seek to have in the church. Acts 20 vs 7 - 38
Lucas da Costa continues to examine Jude's letter. Tonight he thinks about the writer's warning about false teachers' influence within the church. Zechariah 3 vs 1 - 4; Jude vs 5 - 11
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about how Christian influence has altered society and how change can come from unexpected quarters. Isaiah 44 vs 1 - 11; Acts 19 v 20 - 20 v 6.
Lucas da Costa introduces the new four part study in Jude, and considers what contending for the faith really means. Numbers 25; Jude 1
Lucas da Costa draws two key truths from today's Scripture passage, Jn 21 vs 15 - 19; Ezekiel 34 vs 20 - 31
Rev Hiram Higgins shares the antidote to discouragement. Psalm 111; Luke 24 vs 13 - 35
On this Easter Sunday morning, Rev Sam Bostock draws lessons from the story of Lazarus. John 11 vs 1 - 7, 17 - 20, 32 - 37; John 20
During the Easter Communion Service, Rev Sam Bostock wraps up his study in the Book of Daniel as he thinks about how we, as believers, should live in the last days. Daniel 12; John 5 vs 24 - 29
Rev Sam Bostock considers three truths about Jesus' sheep. Isaiah 8 vs 11 - 18; John 10 vs 22 - 42
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about God's Book of Truth giving insight to believers as to how they should live in the coming dark days. Daniel 11 v 1 - 12 v 3
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about Jesus as Pastor. John 10 vs 1 - 21; Numbers 27 vs 12 - 23
Rev Sam Bostock continues to follow Daniel amidst the spiritual battle. Daniel 10 v 1 - 11 v 1
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about gospel power in contrast to the spiritual powers that were exhibited in Acts 18 vs 24 - 19 v 20; Deuteronomy 18 vs 9 - 15
Rev Sam Bostock considers Daniel's prayer in Daniel 9; Matthew 24 vs 1 - 22
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about how God worked through Paul in Corinth. Jeremiah 1 vs 4 - 12; Acts 18 vs 1 - 23
This evening, Rev Sam Bostock draws lessons from Daniel 8 and reminds us despite turbulence around the world, God is still in control. Also, Philippians 2 vs 12 - 18
Lucas Da Costa considers what God really wants from us. Acts 17 vs 1 - 15; 16 - 34
Rev Sam Bostock brings words of encouragement to believers as he thinks about the destructive, godless nations in Daniel 7; also Matthew 26 vs 59 - 68
Rev Sam Bostock follows Paul on his second missionary trip where he encounters evangelism, an exorcism and an earthquake! Acts 16 vs 11 - 40
Lucas Da Costa continues study in the Book of Daniel, tonight in chapter 6. Also, Matthew 28 vs 1 - 10
Rev Sam Bostock is joined by fellow clergy and guest mission speaker, Rev Rico Tice, to conclude the town's mission weekend. Rev Rico considers how we find true purpose in our lives. Ezekiel 36 vs 24 - 28; John 3
Rev Sam Bostock continues his study in the Book of Daniel. Tonight, he thinks about an event that changed the course of history. Daniel 5; Revelation 9 vs 13 - 21
This morning, Lucas da Costa is joined by Phil Dunn from European Mission Fellowship. Phil highlights three truths as he looks at The Mandate for Mission. Acts 1 vs 1 - 11; Acts 16 vs 6 - 10
This evening, Rev Sam Bostock is joined by Rev Peter Leach (Grace Church, Coventry). Rev Peter thinks about the glory of Christ in the rebuilding of His Church. Nehemiah 2; 1 Peter 2 vs 4 - 12.
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about the organisation within the early church and how this aspect could help uphold the cause of the Gospel. Acts 14 v 26 - 15 v 35
Rev Sam Bostock focusses on Nebuchadnezzar's second vision. Daniel 4; Matthew 13 vs 31 - 35
Lucas Da Costa delves into Acts 14 vs 1 - 28, following Paul and Barnabas' journey to Iconium and Lystra.
Rev Sam Bostock continues his study of The Book of Daniel, in chapter 3. Also, Matthew 13 vs 36 - 43
Rev Sam Bostock speaks on three highlights from the sermon in Acts 13 vs 13 - 43, 44 - 52
Rev Sam Bostock explores more of the Book of Daniel in tonight's sermon which focuses on the power God reveals through the dream. Daniel 2 vs 29 - 49; Luke 20 vs 9 - 18
In this All Together Service, Rev Sam Bostock outlines the reasons for prioritising sharing the Gospel. Acts 12 vs 25 - 13 v 3; 13 vs 4 - 12.
In his sermon from the Book of Daniel, Rev Sam Bostock thinks about heavenly knowledge. Daniel 2 vs 1 - 28
Rev Sam Bostock begins a new study in the Book of Daniel. Daniel 1; Revelation 2 vs 8 - 11
Rev Sam Bostock thinks about the promise to Zerubbabel. Haggai 2 vs 20 - 23
Rev Sam Bostock continues to examine the Book of Haggai, and today he considers how the Christian life consists of 'long obedience in the same direction'. Haggai 2 vs 22 - 2 v 6
Lucas Da Costa wraps up this two part study by thinking about how even as weak, failing believers, we are 'A Gift To Christ' from the Father. Jeremiah 30 vs 18 - 22; John 17 vs 6 - 19
Rev Sam Bostock draws encouragement from today's scripture readings as we begin a new year of the Lord's work. Haggai 2 vs 1 - 9; Luke 2 vs 21ff
Lucas Da Costa examines Jesus' final prayer before His crucifixion. Exodus 28 vs 15 - 29; John 17
Lucas Da Costa introduces the new study in Haggai. Today he considers satisfaction in life and giving the Lord His rightful place. Haggai 1; Matthew vs 25 - 34
Rev Hiram Higgins thinks about judgement day and the marvel of Christ's grace. Isaiah 2 vs 1 - 5; 12 - 22, 2 Thessalonians 1
Rev Sam Bostock wraps up the series in Exodus as he considers how 'God Came Down' in the Old, and New Testament. Exodus 40 vs 17 - 38
Tonight, Rev Sam Bostock thinks about angels and heaven coming to earth. Genesis 3 vs 8 - 19; Isaiah 9 vs 2, 6 - 7; Luke 2 vs 1, 3 - 16; Matthew 2 vs 1 - 12; John 1 vs 1 - 14.
In the continued study of Exodus, Rev Sam Bostock considers costly grace. Exodus 33 - 34 v 10
Tonight, Rev Sam Bostock thinks about Jesus as 'The Spiritual Man'. Psalm 45; John 1 vs 14 - 17; John 3 vs 26 - 36
Rev John Torrens from Second Presbyterian thinks about taking confidence in the Lord when we don't feel any. Matthew 1 vs 18 - 25; Isaiah 49 vs 1 - 7