The early church had grown rapidly as the Word of God and the Spirit of God spread like fire.   Up to this point, the Apostles oversaw the distribution of funds to the poor in the church. But as the church grew, the Apostles found themselves spinning too many plates. Some widows were being neglected. The preaching of the gospel was being compromised. Something had to be done.   So the Apostles told the church to find seven Spirit-filled and wise leaders to oversee the care for the poor, freeing up the Apostles for prayer and preaching the good news.   When these leaders were installed, the church gained even more ground, growing and multiplying like never before.   When we identify and release the bottleneck of 'too many plates spinning', we may humbly expect God to multiply and grow the church.   MAIN TEXT Acts 6:1-7   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

We hear teaching from an astonishing section of the history of the early church.   A husband and wife chose to conspire against the church and ultimately against God and end up dead as a result. Their sin? Using religion to make themselves influential in the eyes of others.   Theirs was a subtle subversion - projecting a self-made righteousness.   It could have divided the church and caused distraction from the mission. But Jesus protected his people - the church. Through his Spirit he revealed the hearts and motivations of this couple and dealt with them severely.   This message equips us to be aware of community breakers, but also to inspire us to be community makers - like Barnabas (4:36-37).   MAIN TEXT Acts 4:32 - 5:11   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

The Word of God and the Spirit of God drive the advance of the gospel through the people of God.   If we are to see great gospel advance in our day we must share the same conviction of the Word of God - the message about Jesus - that the early church possessed.   And we must humbly expect the Spirit of God to work powerfully among us as we see in the early days of the church. MAIN TEXT Acts 3:1-26   SPEAKER David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

The first church rapidly grew to more than 3,000 people, yet the quality and depth of its community was remarkable.   A gospel-centred, Spirit-empowered community on mission is characterised by Four Marks: Devoted Awe-Inspired Generous Growing Is such church possible today? We believe it is. Join us. Main Texts Acts 2:36-47   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

In this sermon we hear about the point of Pentecost and its implications for the church today. Main Texts Acts 2:1-38   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

St. Luke describes all that Jesus began to do and teach in the first volume of his work - the Gospel of Luke.   But the second volume begins with the anticipation of what Jesus continues to do as his kingdom comes.   In this introductory message, we learn the Kingdom comes by the Word the Kingdom comes in the Spirit the Kingdom comes through the people   Main Texts Acts 1:1-11   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE https://foundationchurchbelfast.podbean.com/e/prayer-praxis-1702923005/    JOIN THE TEAM https://foundationchurch.churchsuite.com/forms/is7rpbef FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - 2d Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

For Christmas to be more than a sentimental event, we need to be clear: That Christmas happened   Why Christmas happened   Only then can we really get in to the Christmas spirit!   This message ends with a challenge to respond to Christmas by identifying with one of the characters of the nativity narrative: Magi, Herod or Mary.   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

In this final talk in our mini series on Prayer, we think through the practical aspects of doing prayer. Main Texts Luke 11:2-4, 11-13   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE https://foundationchurchbelfast.com/podcast/when-you-come-together-tongues-hands-and-hearts/    JOIN THE TEAM https://foundationchurch.churchsuite.com/forms/is7rpbef FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

How should we come to God in prayer? What should our attitude or stance be?   The Bible paints a stirring picture of prayer. In the New Testament we see five facets as we approach prayer: Boldness Devotion Persistent Faith-filled Earnest   The sermon ends with a vision of what could happen if we grasp the New Testament model of prayer and use it as part of the community on mission at Foundation Church Belfast.   Main Texts Luke 11:5-8; Luke 18:1-7   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   HOW TO GIVE https://foundationchurchbelfast.com/giving/ JOIN THE TEAM https://foundationchurch.churchsuite.com/forms/is7rpbef FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.

Prayer begins with an invitation to come to God and receive from him.   Jesus said, 'Whoever is thirsty, come to me and I will give them living water.'   In this message we examine Jesus' life-changing offer and ask how we might receive this living water that quenches our deepest longings.   Main Text John 7:37-39   Speaker David Varney, Pastor Foundation Church Belfast   HOW TO GIVE https://foundationchurchbelfast.com/giving/ JOIN THE TEAM https://foundationchurch.churchsuite.com/forms/is7rpbef FOUNDATION CHURCH BELFAST Every Sunday 10:30am - Knockwood Crescent, Belfast, BT5 6GE We are part of the Advance Movement of churches and the wider Newfrontiers family.