# David Varney

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Judgment Day: Which Group Will You Be In?

David unpacks the biblical teaching of the Day of the Lord, using Malachi and the parable of the prodigal son to distinguish three groups to explain how each will face God’s judgment. the wicked, the religious, and the faithful. Key points include why mere religious practice can be empty, ...

The Return of the Prodigal Church — Preparing for the Day of the Lord

As a skilled preacher, the prophet Malachi brings his sermon to a close with a huge challenge to his listeners - the Day of the Lord is coming; how will you experience it? For some, the Day of the Lord's appearing will be agony; for others, ecstasy. How can two such widely different responses h ...

Three Obstructions to the Mission of Jesus

In our series The Spirit of Mission, David Varney highlights three obstructions to the mission of Jesus. Sickness Demons Boundaries We see how these obstructions were overcome by Jesus, and learn how we too, when faced with obstruction, can minister in Jesus' name.   MAIN TEXT Luke 4:38 ...

The Pathway to Discipleship

Jesus gives us his mission statement as he reads from the prophet Isaiah: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me,     because he has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners     and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed f ...

How to Have Big Faith

Jesus hears about a centurion's Big faith and is amazed at what he encounters. Despite not even seeing Jesus, the centurion believes in him based on what he has heard. We too can share in this big faith when we: Humbly approach Jesus Recognise the authority of Jesus Choose to trust Jesus ...

Be Ready: Jesus Is Coming — A Luke 12 Wake-Up Call

This sermon from the Spirit of Mission summer series, focuses on Luke 12 and Jesus’ teaching about his second coming (parousia). Jesus teaches on four pathways of readiness: the call to readiness, the lifestyle of readiness, the failure of readiness, the benefits of readiness. Check out ...

Outsiders Welcome: Finding Your Place at God’s Banquet

Jesus warns his hearers to make every effort to go through the narrow door and enter into the banquet he has prepared for us. Expect biblical teaching, pastoral application, and encouragement for those who feel like outsiders—an invitation to humble repentance, trust in Jesus, and a life of dev ...

Touch the Risen Christ: Five Essentials for Mission

In the final message of Foundation Church Belfast’s summer–autumn series The Spirit of Mission, David opens Luke 24:36–49 and lays out five essentials for a successful mission: the truth the vision the message the call the power The message covers the eyewitness reality of the risen Chr ...

Wait Patiently — Finding Intimacy and Refuge in Psalm 27

This sermon explores Psalm 27, emphasizing God’s offer of intimacy. We can know God as our light, salvation, and fortress. We think through how Jesus and the Holy Spirit make God’s presence available to us and why drawing near to God brings courage amid trials. Practical steps are offered for ...

God First: The Surprising Freedom Behind the First Commandment

This episode introduces a 10-week series on the Ten Commandments, exploring their origin in Exodus and their ongoing relevance. It explains that the commandments are given to a people already freed by God and emphasizes living under grace, not law. Focusing on the first commandment, the Pastor ...