First Saintfield Presbyterian Church's Sermon Podcasts

Rev Sam Bostock begins the new Sunday morning study by looking at the first offering detailed in Leviticus. Leviticus 1; Matthew 20 vs 20 - 28The complete Communion Service can be viewed via YouTube.

Rev Sam Bostock begins a new study in Nehemiah, thinking tonight about the need for reformation and the prayer that starts it. Nehemiah 1; Revelation 21 vs 9 - 27

Lucas da Costa concludes the study of Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes 11 v 9 - 12 v 14; Matthew 22 vs 34 - 40

Rev Sam Bostock considers three things we know to be true about ourselves as believers before God. 1 John 5 vs 18 - 21

Lucas da Costa considers what our response should be to the good things God gives us.  Ecclesiastes 9 vs 7 - 10 v 14; John 2 vs 1 - 11 

Rev Hiram Higgins speaks about prayer. Psalm 34 vs 8 - 20; 1 John 5 vs 13 - 17

Lucas da Costa thinks about dealing with life's seeming unfairness in a God honouring way. Ecclesiastes 7 vs 15 - 29; 8 vs 10 - 17

Rev Hiram Higgins draws four lessons from tonight's text. Exodus 20 vs 1 - 21; 1 John 5 vs 1 - 12

Lucas da Costa draws two lessons from today's readings about what death can teach us. Ecclesiastes7 vs 1 - 14; Philippians 1 vs 19 - 26

Visiting speaker, Rev Nigel Craig (Chaplain of Queen's University Belfast) reflects on what the Scripture tells us about love. Psalm 103; 1 John 4 vs 7 - 21 

Rev Sam Bostock considers what Solomon has to say about vanity in religious life. Ecclesiastes 5 vs 1 - 7; Matthew vs 1 - 11 

Rev Sam Bostock examines the final main section of 1 John containing subjects like confidence before God, assurance of salvation and discerning truth from error. Jeremiah 23 vs 16 - 29; 1 John 3 vs 21 - 4 v 6

Rev Sam Bostock considers how we can live wisely amidst injustice in society.  Ecclesiastes 3 v 14 - 4 v 16; Luke 3 vs 1 - 20

Lucas da Costa examines three word pairs in 1 John 3 and thinks about how they relate to love.  1 Kings 17 vs 7 - 16; 1 John 3 vs 13 - 20 

Rev Sam Bostock thinks about Solomon's observations, interpretations and life lessons.  Ecclesiastes 3 vs 1 - 15; 1 Corinthians 15

Tonight, Lucas da Costa considers the subject of forgiveness.  1 John 3 vs 1 - 12; Genesis 4 vs 1 - 16  

Rev Sam Bostock thinks about how to get the most out of life.  Ecclesiastes 1 v 12 - 2 v 26; James 4 vs 13 - 17

When you think about the Day of Judgement are you filled with confidence or dread? Lucas da Costa examines what John's letter tells us.  Psalm 32; 1 John 2 vs 26 - 3 v 1 

Rev Sam Bostock introduces the new study series in Ecclesiastes, and draws three points from today's passage.  Ecclesiastes 1 vs 1 - 11; Romans 8 vs 18 - 25

Lucas da Costa continues his study in 1 John, and tonight thinks about great danger and great confidence in the last hour.  Isaiah 8 vs 19 - 22; 1 John 2 vs 18 - 25 

Rev Sam Bostock looks at the concluding chapter as he wraps up his study in Acts. Isaiah 6 vs 1 - 13; Acts 28 vs 11 - 31 

Rev Sam Bostock attempts to understand this, the first of eight commands in John's letter, and why believers should keep it. Ecclesiastes 2 vs 1 - 11; 1 John 2 vs 12 - 17  

Rev Sam Bostock is joined by the children during our annual Children's Day Service as they think about a dramatic event during Paul's voyage to Rome. Acts 27 v 1 - 28 v 10

Rev George Dakin (Evangelical Presbyterian Church USA) continues the study in 1 John. Isaiah 55 vs 6 - 13; 1 John 2 vs 12 - 14 

Lucas da Costa considers four responses to the message of the cross by those in Acts 25 & 26

Visiting speaker, Rev George Dakin (Evangelical Presbyterian Church USA) preaches on 1 John 2 and the importance of love for fellow believers.  1 John 2 vs 4 - 11; Isaiah 2 vs 2 - 5 

Rev Sam Bostock draws three lessons from Acts 23 v 11 - 24 v 21 as he observes what happens when Christ impacts the kingdoms of this world. 

Rev Sam Bostock speaks about how God is light, inconsistent attitudes and our Advocate as he considers 1 John 1 v 5 - 2 v 3.

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