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CENTRAL Belfast CENTRAL Belfast
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- Religion & Spirituality
We are Central Belfast - Joining with God and others in the transformation of Belfast as Disciples who make Disciples. Catchup on our teaching from all our Sunday gatherings. We Gather every Sunday at 11.00am at our home in May Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast and scatter to practice the way of Jesus in the rhythm of the city.
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The Best Of Friends, with Phil Knox
On Sunday, we took a short break from our series in James as we welcomed our friend, Phil Knox, to speak into the life of our church. Phil is an evangelist, missiologist and author of the book, The Best of Friends; unpacking the necessity and importance of friendship within our discipleship. He reminded us of Christ-like friendship that is Sacrificial, Intentional & Invitational.John 15:5-17
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Life Together - 4. Faith & Works
On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in James as we looked at the theme of Faith & Works. He highlighted that faith has two outworking – Faith at the Edges & Faith at the Centre. James 2:14-26
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Life Together - 3. Show No Favouritism
On Sunday, we continued our series 'Life Together' through the letter of James. Stuart Newburn was with us, as we looked at the topic of favouritism and partiality. He challenged us to think about how favouritism is within all of us – it is the tendency of a fractured heart. He also challenged us to keep the 'Royal Law' of loving our neighbour as ourselves; and in order to show no favouritism, we have to start with love.James 2:1-13
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Pentecost - Power & Change
On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday together as we remembered the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Dave Dickinson shared from Acts 2 & Galatians 4, as we considered Power from the Outside & Change from the Inside.Acts 2:1-13 ; Galatians 4:4-7
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Life Together - 2. Hearing & Doing
On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our series 'Life Together' in the book of James, as we moved into the second half of chapter one. This passage is all about moving from simpler hearers if God's Word to doer – being a people who live out our faith. Helen posed three questions - - Are you a good listener? - What’s your memory like?- Does your religion pass muster before God?James 1:19-27
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Life Together - 1. Trials & Temptations
On Sunday, we began a new series in the book of James called Life Together. Jamie McMillan kicked us off as we looked at the theme of Trials & Temptations, but through the lens of faith. He helped us to reframe the way we think about faith in order to go through trials with a robust trust in God.James 1:1-18