The Semper Reformata Podcast

Paul's Liturgy - Part 21st Thessalonians 5:16-22Paul adds the fourth essential of Christian worship. It is the exegesis, the expository preaching of the inspired Word of God, the Bible. The Bible is the VERY TRUTH OF GOD. It is ABSOLUTE TRUTH. So, what is our obligation to the truth? What does God expect of us regarding the reception of truth, and that which proves to be error? From the exhortations in our text, let us see what Paul says here about the Word:...Read the NOTES HERE.Recorded live at Ballymacashon.Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finishing Well2 Chronicles 16:9In this special podcast episode recorded at Ballymacashon Reformed Church (Congregational) Rev Raymond McLarnon one of retired ministers from Ballymena, Co.Antrim looks at 2nd Chronicles, and the backsliding of Asa, noting that he started well, but finished badly. He relied on the help of man, and failed to fully trust in the Lord - but God seen him, not just his outward actions, but what was in his heart, - for he sees and knows everything in this world. He is omniscient. May we be sure no finish well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul's Liturgy Part 1.Text Thessalonians 5:16-22. Paul turns his attention to the WORSHIP of the church. He tells us to rejoice and to pray and be thankful.Read the NOTES HERE.Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TableTalk - Who Was Isaac?Read: Genesis 22:1-19Welcome to this digital version of Table-Talk, for Tuesday 10th Feb 2026, and our topic this week is “Who was Isaac?” Open your Bible at Genesis 22:1-19, and read the passage. Pause the recording, while you read the Scriptures, and when you have done that, start the recording again.Click to read the NOTES.Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rejoice Evermore!1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore We are commanded to rejoice, and to rejoice always, – delighting in our faith in God.So, why is it that many Christians don't seem to have joy in their lives?Let's try to diagnose the problem.Read the NOTES HERE.Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATEChristian Fellowship: Peace and Support1st Thessalonians 5:12-15In our last study in 1st Thessalonians, we noticed that Christians not only live for the Lord, in opposition to the world, as individuals, but we live as part of the Christian Community, as those who are equal in status, but diverse in calling. To survive as part of that community we will be:-Determined to live in Peace! – And be at peace among yourselves Responsive to the Needs of Others! 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.Prepared to Replace Vengeance with Kindness! So, Paul gives the Thessalonians some specific teaching about the nature of the fellowship that exists within the local church. THIS SERMON WAS RECORDED AT TEMPLEPATRICK REFORMED CHURCH and is used here with their kind permission,READ THE NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living Together in Christ's Kingdom. – Overseers1st Thessalonians 5:12-13 Paul gives the Thessalonians instructions to improve and sustain relationships in the local church, and does so in the light of the expected suddenness of the return of the Lord. The first of these admonitions is to have respect for the biblical structures that God has set in the local church, – those who are ‘over you in the Lord.' Overseers.'Read the NOTES HERE.Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Was Ishmael?Welcome to this digital version of Table-Talk, for Tuesday 20th Jan 2026, and our topic this week is “Who was Ishmael?” Open your Bible at Galatians 4:21-31, and read the passage. Pause the recording, while you read the Scriptures, and when you have done that, start the recording again. So, we are asking “Who was Ishmael?” - it's important for us to know a little bit about Ishmael, - to see his relevance for Christians, and learn a little about Paul's use of Ismael as an analogy for the freedom we have in Christ, in other words, how Jesus in his sinless life and atoning death has set us free from Jewish ritual, and the bondage of the law.So, first, let's learn Ismael's story, and then we'll do a little bit of Christian doctrine.Cover image courtesy of ‘Open Bible' https://www.openbible.info/labs/ai-bible-art/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be Ready Text: 1 Thess 5:1-11Paul has advised the Thessalonian church that they should not be worried about the Lord's return. In fact it should be a comfort to them, something to await with expectation, and joy, a reuniting of those who have died in Christ, as the great shout is heard and the trumpet sounds and the dead are raised and we rise to go to be with the Lord… …and thus we shall also be with the Lord, 8 Therefore comfort one another with these words!Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TableTalk - “Who was Melchizedek?”READ Hebrews 7, Genesis 14:17-24.This episode is about a strange encounter that Abraham had with two kings in Genesis 14. Beor, the now defeated King of Sodom appears in the text first, in Genesis 14:17. But there was a second king, in 14:18. His name was Melchizedek and he was the ruler of a town called Salem, which means ‘peace' or ‘righteousness.' Most scholars think that the town referred to was Jerusalem, which before David conquered it was a Canaanite city. Little is known about this man. We don't know his ancestry or what became of him after this incident. He just appears on the page of Genesis over a few verses and vanishes again. Hebrews 11:3.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dead in Christ1st Thessalonians 4:13-17Death is a common experience for us all. For a Christian it is essential that their approach to death should be totally different from the pagan attitudes and beliefs of the world. So Paul teaches the Thessalonians four great truths about the death of the Christian...Recorded live at Ballymacashon Congregational church, 78 Saintfield Road, Killinchy, Co.Down, BT23 6RNRead the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 Review - Darkness and LightIsaiah 9:2We live in dark days. It's a deep spiritual darkness, and it's covering these western nations and plunging many people into despair. We are walking in a deep Satanic darkness and people are wallowing in hopelessness. Yet there is Light... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev. Hugh McKail, the Indulged Presbyterians and the Conventicles.Another short history podcast, looking at Hugh McKail, a brave Presbyterian minister who was martyred at Edinburgh in 1666, and whose testimony in the face of torture and a cruel death is now legendary. McKail's death brought the government of King Charles II to the realisation that a new tactic would be needed if they were to crush the Covenanter cause, and enforce the king's rule, through the established hierarchy of bishops, priests and curates. That new tactic was a ‘divide and rule' measure, - the Acts of Indulgence of 1669, which allowed compliant Presbyterian ministers to return to their pulpits. The covenanters were divided, and the remaining few ‘fanatics' could be mopped up by the armed forces. But the Covenanters, still locked out of their meeting houses, took to the fields and the Conventicles, field meetings, began…Read the NOTES HERE, and HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Joy in Times of SadnessLuke 2:8-17 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.we are in December, the darkest time of the year, and for many, this time is all darkness and gloom. people sometimes become depressed and downcast. They've even got a name for it, - they call it ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder' - with the appropriate acronym ‘SAD.' But for the believer reading the account of the birth of Christ there is the story of the angels and the shepherds, and the wonderful message - behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy! Great joy at the darkest time, the very opposite of SAD. A message that the world really needs to hear.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gifting SolutionsBob's Christmas Day Message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Was Lot?Welcome to this digital version of Table-Talk, and our topic this week is “Who was Lot?” Open your Bible at Luke 17:28-33, and put a bookmark there, then turn back to Genesis, chapter 19:1-30. Pause the recording, and read the story of Lot, in Genesis 19:1-30. We'll go through that chapter together. When you have read the story of Lot, start the recording again. Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness, Lesson 14 What on Earth is Concupiscence? WARNING: This lesson contains explicit language and sexual terms and it may not be suitable for children and younger teenagers. Begin with reading Colossians 3:1 Pay particular attention to verse 5.Paul is speaking to Christians, - who have been given new life in Christ John 11:24-25 If such a wonderful change has taken place, then surely we cannot continue to live as though nothing at all has happened! We keep one eye upon eternity, knowing that the pleasures that this world offers us are momentary, - and soon will be gone forever. V2 And in eternity - in heaven, we shall be without sin - glorified bodies! V4 Before we met the Lord, we lived in ignorance of our sin, but now, we know better! V10 Paul gives us, in verse 5, a list of those old sins and immoral ways in which we walked before conversion, and which we need to be aware of, and deal with as Christian believers, seeking to be Christlike in our lives. Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REPRISE: Christmas Trees in Worship – An Idolatry?First recorded in 2022.Should we allow a Christmas Tree to be displayed in a place where the worship of God is taking place? It's a question recently asked by a Christian friend. It's important to remember, firstly that this question is ‘adiaphora' – it is not a matter of saving faith, it is something over which Christians can disagree with each other without being disagreeable! Is there a specific verse that says, “You shall not have a Christmas tree…” NO! And having, or not having a Christmas Tree in church will not result in eternal loss, neither are those who take one position or the other in any way apostate or heretical.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Practical Christian Life1st Thess 4:9-12Paul turns from teaching on chastity to teaching on charity. Teaching about LOVE. His words are extremely practical. He deals with three areas in which we must abound in love:The OBJECTS of our Christian Love.The OUTLINE of a Christian Lifestyle.The OBLIGATIONS of a Christian Testimony. A Christian is someone who knows and has experienced the love of God, and shows that love in his attitude to other believers, in our own lifestyle, and in our witness to our neighbours.Read the Notes HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TableTalk: "Who was Abraham."Welcome to this digital version of Table-Talk, and our topic this week is “Who was Abraham?” Open your Bible once again at Genesis - this time at Genesis 12, and then Hebrews 11, and be ready to read. Pause the recording while you look for those two passages, and start it again, when you are ready.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HS13 Following Your Heart?The implications of our fallen nature are that all our emotions, thoughts and desires have been distorted by sin. Jesus told the Jews of his day, the religious people, in John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. Jeremiah preached to the Hebrew people of his day, saying Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it?That's why telling people, especially children and young adults to ‘just follow your heart' is pure folly.Listen on...Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Service of Lessons and CarolsRecorded LIVE at the Old Reformed Church, Ballymacashon 78 Saintfield Road, Killinchy, Co.Down, BT23 6RN, Norther Ireland Readers:Janette: Isaiah 9:6-7David: Matthew 1:18-21Bob: Luke 2:1-7 Sam: Luke 2:8-14Harvey: Luke 2:15-19 Jim: Matthew 2:1-6 Rueben: Matthew 2:7-12 Malcolm: Luke 1:6-35Fergus: John 1:1-13 Address (and out of tune song-leading) by Rev Bob McEvoy.Some items have been shortened for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REPRISE: Talking Honestly About SantaFirst recorded in 2021It's time to talk honestly about Santa! So let's see what the Bible says!Read the NOTES HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living as a Christian in a Sexually Immoral World1st Thessalonians 4:1-8Paul moves to discus moral purity in n immoral world. This was an issue then and it is an issue now. Paul's teaching on this subject is contemporary, and very much to the point, and rightly so, for sexual immorality destroys more lives and more marriages and more families than any other evil.This sermon was preached at Templepatrick Reformed Church and is used here with their kind permission.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness - Lesson 12Does God Permit Same-Sex Marriage?Read Romans 1:18-27One of the more recent developments in the human sexuality debate, is the issue of ‘same sex marriage.' As someone said on another podcast stream, even the mobile phone predates same sex marriage, - you really can't get much more contemporary than that. So what stance should Christian believers take on that matter? Well, our first guiding principal in every debate and in every ethical issue, is the Bible, the Word of God which is our only rule of faith and conduct. So that's where we start - with Romans 1:18-27Read the NOTES HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons from Paul's Prayer1st Thessalonians 3: 11-13Our prayer lives continually need to be encouraged, and we CAN encourage one another by HOW we pray, as well as by what we pray for. In this passage, Paul demonstrates a distinctive ‘teaching element' in prayer very clearly when he prays for the Thessalonian Christians. This address was given and recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is used here with their kind permission.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Divorce.Welcome back to our series of lessons on Human Brokenness, and in this lesson, we shall ask whether divorce is ever an option for Christians. Before we begin, pause the recording and look up Matthew 19:1-9 and Deuteronomy 24:1-4 in your Bible. Then when you've read those two passages, start the recording again. Matthew 19:1-9 and Deuteronomy 24:1-4Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials and Temptations, Trust and Triumph.1st Thessalonians 3:1-5The real instigator of hostility against the people of God is Satan, the enemy of the soul. In this study we'll return to the subject of the trials and temptations which Christians will often face. 1. The Inescapable Presence of Trials. 1 Thes. 3:3-52. The Indispensable Power of Trust. 1 Thes 3:2-5.3. The Indisputable Promise of Triumph. 1 Thess 1-10The Thessalonians were to EXPECT hostility from the world. The very fact that there is a being called Satan, should always remind us that we are being opposed. But Satan's power is limited, and in God's Word we have been given the encouragement and the help that we need to be ‘overcomers.' Let us therefore stand fast in the gospel. Hebrews 11:24-26Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tale of Two Cities (Tower of Babel, Part 2)Genesis 11:1-9We have learned about the rebellion at Babel, in the plain of Shinar. The descendants of Noah's children had gathered there, determined to stay together for their own protection. That was contrary to God's plan, for he had commanded that they were to populate the whole earth. But the rebellion was worse than that. Not only were they disobeying God's command, but they were turning their backs on God, and rejecting his way of salvation. They wanted to approach God their way, not his. They wanted to get to the heavens, by way of their own works, and they did it so that they would get all the glory for themselves. That's where we left them last time, in rebellion against God, like every man or woman born since has been ever since. And that's exactly where we begin our study today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness Lesson 10Why get married when we can just live together?We have looked at marriage, the lifelong union of one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others, - which we saw was God's intended plan for all of humanity, for the mutual help and comfort of husband and wife, and for the preservation of the human race, and then in our last lesson, we discovered what it means to say that marriage is a covenant, a relationship reflects, albeit imperfectly, the relationship between Christ and his church - a relationship that is unbreakable, based upon his love for and forgiveness of his bride. But why get married at all? - Surely a loving, faithful union between a man and a woman, doesn't need all those vows and promises? And do we really need a piece of paper to certify our love? Why can't we just simply move in together, and live as what used to be called ‘common law husband and wife?' So, that's our topic for today. Why get married, why have a formal wedding?Read the NOTES HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025 Remembrance Service from BallymacashonJoin us at Ballymacashon Congregational church, Killinchy, Co.Down, for our annual Service of Remembrance.This episode includes praise, act of remembrance and address.Recorded live at Ballymacashon.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Lesson 6 – God's Covenant with CreationGenesis 8:20-9:17.What is a covenant? It is a binding, legal agreement between two parties, sometimes as the result of a negotiation, but frequently imposed by a stronger power on a weaker state or entity.Historians like to compare the Biblical covenants with the Hittite Treaties, – but there is a vast difference, in that God created us, he owns us, we are his, and he can do with us as he determines – but in GRACE – out of love and pity for fallen rebellious humanity, he enters into a relationship with us, brings us into his kingdom, and provides us with blessings and benefits. Like the other covenants, he promises blessings and rewards for obedience and punishment for those who disobey. Read the Notes HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Lesson 5 – Re-CreationText: Genesis 8:1-20Now we come to chapter 8, and there is actually no break in the narrative between chapters 7 and 8. And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark.Ho=ad God forgotten Noah? NO!Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De-Creation.Text: Genesis 7Genesis 7 is a factual account of the flood. The day of God's judgment is come, and the probation of mankind upon the earth is at an end. Like a judge sitting on the bench, professionally and precisely weighing up the evidence in his summing up, without emotion he passes sentence and decrees punishment. Judgment must happen and justice will follow and everyone will be able to say they get what they deserve. read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TableTalk 11th November 2025Building A Stairway to Heaven?Genesis 11:1-9In our digital mid-week meting, we're moving on to another one of those pivotal moments in Genesis, as the beginnings of human history are revealed to us, the strange incident of the Tower of Babel. The narrative is found in Genesis 11:1-9. We'll deal with this in two episodes.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness - Lesson 9Marriage is a CovenantWhat does it mean to affirm that 'Marriage is lifelong, monogamous and covenantal? It's all wrapped up in he meaning of the word 'Covenant!' Open your Bible at Ephesians 5:22-33. read the passage and note how our married relationships reflect the unbreakable, exclusive relationship between Christ and his church. Then play the podcast episode!Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

REPRISE: Noah – Lesson 2. Who was Noah?Text: Genesis 6:9ffLearn about:-Noah's Walk. Genesis 6:9 These are the generations of Noah:Noah's Work.Noah's WarrantyNoah's Willingness. James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah – Lesson 1.Text: Genesis 6:1-8Introduction: The story of Noah begins with a description of the times. There was much disobedience, much sinfulness, much rebellion against God. Why is it important for us to understand these times? Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.We too are to be discerners of the times, for we too live in a wicked age, when abject ungodliness is the norm. It is in such times that the Son of Man will unexpectedly return. So what was it like in the days of Noah? And what is meant by, "My spirit shall not always strive with man?"Read the NOTES HERE:This address was given at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Were Hindered by Satan.1st Thessalonians 2:18-19The first disciples were hindered in their work by Satan. Who is 'Satan?' and how does he hinder the Lord's work? What is his ultimate end. when judgment day comes?This sermon was recoded in Ballymacashon Old Reformed Church (Congregational).Notes are available at www.Semper-Reformata.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness Lesson 8The Origin and Purpose of MarriageMarriage is a serious subject. At a wedding service, God is present, and is our witness. Not just the minister, or the civic registrar, or some humanist celebrant. God has a part in every real marriage ceremony, whether we like it or not. Why is that?The reason is found in the book of Genesis. so in this lesson you'll need to have your Bible open at Genesis chapter 2.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SASRA REPORT.A SASRA report by ASR Paul Somerville. Paul is one of the Army Scripture Readers working among the men and women of the armed forces here in Northern Ireland. On Sunday 2nd November, Paul visited Ballymacashon Church to talk about his work, and the work of SASRA, the Soldiers and Aviators Scripture Readers Association. With his permission I recorded his report, and I want to share some of it, just an extract, with you today. Have a listen, and please make time in your prayers to pray for these faithful evangelists…Find out more about the work of SASRA HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Were Saved.1st Thessalonians 2:13-20 Paul has declared that they were BOLD IN THE GOSPEL. They were REAL in their ministry, for unlike the travelling professional philosophers and preachers of their day, they truly loved their people, they longed for their people, they lived for their people, they laboured for the people and they lead the people. See what a dramatic effect that consistent, steady ministry leading by example and faithfully preaching the Word, had upon the people who lived at Thessalonica. They were Saved. They were saved:-By the WORD of God Alone.By the GRACE of God Alone.For the GLORY of God Alone.Our whole lives, our leisure, our career, our church life our family life… Everything should bring GLORY to God. Do we live our lives Soli Deo Gloria? Can we truly say that what delights God delights in us?READ THE NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HB7 Can a Person Change Sex?To 'change sex' – let's call it ‘transgenderism' – requires a complete denial of human biology – and last time I checked biology was still a science. So, since we have already established that the biblical belief is that God made us as we are, male or female, man or woman, let's just do some science. Let's think about some of the branches of science where transsexualism conflicts… Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday Extra - 27th October 2025That BAPTISM ThingTalking to some friends on Thursday 23rd October, the subject of Baptism arose, - again - and it reminded me of a sermon I had preached in 2022 - in a church that is by its constitution, Reformed Baptist - subscribing to the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. Part of the sermon addressed the subject of Baptism, and I extracted that section for a podcast episode in 2022. I have reprised that episode here, as a bonus 'Monday Extra' - because it is an important issue. Baptism should UNITE Christians, not divide them. Listen to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Were Real1st Thessalonians 2:5-12 Amos 7Paul has been verbally attacked by some of his enemies in Thessalonica. To those accusations Paul insisted that they were BOLD in the Gospel. He had also been accused of being deceitful. To prove the point that he was not a charlatan, he embarks on a series of distinctions, to differentiate between a professional philosopher and a passionate pastor.This message was recorded live at Ballymacashon Congregational church.Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gent With The Godly Gait.Read Genesis 5:18-23, Hebrews 11:5-6, Jude 14-15.Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him” Enoch had a godly walk, in communion and fellowship with God, and as someone once said, - he was so much in the company of God, that at the end of his life, he didn't die, he just walked straight into heaven! That's Enoch's claim to fame, and that is what makes him an person of interest to us, as Christians, seeking to live in the presence of God also. Let's try to learn just a little about this remarkable Old Testament man. Read the NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness - Lesson 6. Sex and Gender - Are They The Same Thing?Before we begin, please read Psalm 100, and spend a few minutes meditating on verse 3, where the psalmist writes, Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Find the notes at www.Semper-Reformata.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They Were Bold1st Thessalonians 2:1-4These first believers prayed for boldness, right from their earliest days… Acts 4:29-31 When Paul and Silas preached at Thessalonica, they preached with great boldness. One of our great needs in the visible church today, is BOLDNESS IN THE GOSPEL.Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and reproduced here with their kind permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TableTalk, 14th Oct 2025Read Genesis 3:13-21.Welcome to this week's digital version of TableTalk. The Reading is from Genesis 3:13-21 In our last TableTalk I left you with a puzzle of sorts; a bit of a teaser, - the question, “Will we meet Adam in heaven?” Is there any hope in eternity for Adam? How could such a man ever be in heaven? And of course, we have a similar situation with Eve, his wife, and the one who was initially tempted by the serpent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human Brokenness - Lesson 5How Do Christians Relate to People with Gender Issues?New Ref. Catechism on Human Sexuality? 4. Q. What does God require of us in making us in his image?A. God requires that we love him as he created us, male or female, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbour as ourselves. In the Bible Christians are told, over and over again, that they are to love others, as Christ has loved us, and given himself for us. As far back as Leviticus we read, Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord. Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. In the NT, Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.So, we are to love our neighbour as ourselves - and do good to our neighbour, and seek to rescue our neighbour from a lost eternity, but what if the neighbour in question is a gender confused man, dressed as a woman? Human Brokenness, Part 5How Do Christians Relate to People with Gender Issues? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday ExtraThis week my motivation for putting pen to paper, and switching on the recording equipment has been different and a bit unusual. I was listening to an audiobook - a reading of a novel! I had been driving down to Belfast in the car, listening to a book, when one of the characters mentioned a particular artist, Tom Waite, and it brought back memories of a song that the artist had performed, back in the 1990s. It was a song called' “Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet” and it has an interesting story, and if you give me a few minutes. I'd like to share the story with you this morning… The song went:-Jesus' blood never failed me yetJesus' blood never failed me yetFor this one thing I know,That He loves me so.Jesus' blood never failed me yetListen to the podcast for the story, and you can find the song on Spotify https://tinyurl.com/57emjrt5Or search on YouTubeRead a full transcript with links HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.