On Sunday, Lydia Neish continued our Arrival series as we joined with our kids for our All-Age Carols. We looked at the part that John the Baptist plays in the Christmas Story and how he would eventually prepare the way for Jesus the Messiah. Lydia highlighted that there is a preparing and a pointing. Luke 3:2-17…

On Sunday, we were delighted to have Jonny Campbell sharing with us in part two of our Arrival series. As we prepare for the arrival of Jesus in this advent series, we were looking at Christmas through Old Testament Eyes. Jonny highlighted that the Christmas story, as Isaiah sees it, is a Eucatastrophe, that holds both Mystery & Treasure. Isaiah 11…

On Sunday, John Dickinson launched our Christmas series, 'Arrival', as we make our way through the Christmas narrative. He unpacked Isaiah vision of the coming of the Lord, and highlighted that this vision acts as two things - A Tractor Beam & Decommissioning. Isaiah 2:1-5

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our Ten Words series on the Ten Commandments, as we unpacked commandment six, 'Do not murder'. Dave unpacked there main points; The Crime & The Gift, The Principle & The Loan and The Hate & The Heart. Exodus 20:13

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson led us through part four of our series,'Ten Words', unpacking the Ten Commandments. This week - Sabbath. Dave reminded us that Sabbath is about Imitation & Invitation. Exodus 20:8-11

On Sunday, we unpacked the third commandment, “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God". Dave Dickinson led us through this command and reminded us that it is a command about Person, Presence & Power. Exodus 20:7

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our new series on The Ten Commandments. We launched into the second command to not worship any other images. Dave reminded us that this command is about Worship and Calling. Exodus 20:4

On Sunday, we launched a new series called Ten Words, as we unpack the Ten Commandments. Dave Dickinson took the first of those "you shall have no other gods before me", and reminded us that this commandment is about Belonging & Loyalty. Exodus 20:1-3

On Sunday, John Dickinson finished off our mini series on wisdom, as he unpacked the story Job. We looked at the theme of suffering, and how it can be a catalyst for wisdom. John highlighted that there was Mystery and Magic in Job's suffering. Job 28

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our mini-series on wisdom, unpacking the burden of wisdom. He reminded us that when life feels burdensome or meaningless, that God is still in the midst of it all. Ecclesiastes 1:1-18Bởi CENTRAL Belfast

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan kicked us off in a new mini-series called 'The Way of Wisdom', unpacking the theme of wisdom through the wisdom texts in Scripture. This week, we looked at The Beginning of Wisdom, as found in Proverbs. Wisdom is freely given, doing the right thing & personified. Proverbs 1:1-7; 8:1-36…

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series on our values, unpacking the second of our three core values – Community. He reminded us that community is about our Circle and our Centre. Colossians 3:11-17

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson kicked off our Values series, unpacking the three core values that we hold here at Central. The first of those is worship. Dave reminded us that worship is the scales and the compass. Psalm 95:1-11; Romans 12:1

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan finished off our summer series as we unpacked a number of the titles given to Jesus in the New Testament. We closed by looking at Jesus as the Word of God. He is the Creative Word, Received Word & Walking Word. John 1:1-14

On Sunday, John Dickinson walked us through the penultimate part in our series looking at the titles of Jesus in the New Testament. This week – Christ. We looked at John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah, and from that, John reminded us that we know Jesus to be the Christ because of the Testimony of others. It is from these testimo…

On Sunday, John Dickinson continued our series on the titles of Jesus. This week, we looked at Jesus as Teacher. John reminded us that Jesus' teachings are both Powerful & Challenging. John 6:60-69

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series 'Jesus...' as we looked at the title of Saviour. We looked at that incredible scene in Jesus' ministry when He meets the Samaritan woman at the well and radically transforms her life. Dave unpacks three main themes in this talk: Present Experience, Past Event & Future Hope. John 4:1-26; 39-42…

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson was back with us after a break, and he continued our new series 'Jesus...', as we unpacked the one of the titles of Jesus found in the New Testament; Lord. He reminded us that Jesus is the Lord who Invest & Fills us as proclaim Him as Lord of our lives. John 13:12-17

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan kicked us off in our brand series as we unpack the titles of Jesus. Jamie challenged us by asking us the question that Jesus asked His disciples, "Who Do You Say I Am?" Jamie reminded us that to this questions is about Revelation & Response. Mark 8:27-33

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan moved us through the penultimate part of series in the book of James, as we looked at the theme of Riches & Rescue. Jamie called to think about that which we worship; do we worship our stuff, or Jesus? James 5:1-11

On Sunday, we finished our series in the book of James, as John Dickinson unpacked the themes of Prayer & Faith. He summarised the general theme of James' letter and focused on having faith and ministering to those who we have given up on, and those who have given up on themselves. James 5:13-20

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan led us through the next part of our series in James as we made our way through the next part of James 3. This week, the topic was wisdom – how wisdom comes from within us and from God. Inner wisdom is not what we need. Ultimately, we need the wisdom that comes from God as we seek to become more like Jesus in our world. We …

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 Sacrific…

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

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 o…

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

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 reli…

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…

This weekend we gathered for our third In-House Weekend. This is a time set aside for our church family to eat, worship and pray together all with three things in focus; Jesus, Belfast & each other. At the Saturday morning session, Dave Dickinson opened up God's Word as we looked at the story of Mephibosheth and David's remarkable kindness towards …

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our In-House Weekend as we gathered for worship, teaching and communion. Dave unpacked verses in Mark 8, and challenged us to be a people of hunger, consecration & likeness before we shared in the Lord's Table. Mark 8:34-38

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our series in 1 John. He highlighted living a life of assurance in Christ requires Confidence Beyond Doubt and Truth Beyond Sincerity. All of this found in God's never-stopping, always and forever love. 1 John 5:13-21

On Sunday we continued our series in 1 John, as we entered into the penultimate session. Jamie McMillan was with, exploring how we have a faith that can overcome the world. Jamie highlighted three key elements in this text; Eternal Life, The World & Being Reborn. 1 John 5:1-12

On Good Friday, we gathered to remember and mark the events of Jesus' crucifixion with worship, teaching and prayer. Dave Dickinson spoke about the Horror & the Hope of the Cross, and how our sin was truly dealt with on the cross. Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Peter 2:23-25

On Easter Sunday, we gathered again to round off our the Easter season, as we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour. John Dickinson was with us and reminded us of who Jesus is – the Generous, Intimate & Present, before leading us in communion. John 21:1-14

On Sunday, we began our Easter series as we celebrated Palm Sunday and remembered its significance as part of the Easter story. Dave Dickinson was with us and highlighted that Palm Sunday was about The Crowd & The King. John 12:12-19

On Sunday, we took a break from our series in 1 John as we welcomed Michael McClenahan, Principal of Union Theological College, as he shared on The Aspostle's Creed and it's importance in our lives. Romans 10:1-13

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our walk through 1 John, as we explored the theme of Loving One Another. He challenged us to remember that we are loved by God – His children, and because of that love, we must show that love to the world around us. 1 John 3:11–24

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in 1 John, as we looked at the theme of Truth & Lies. John unpacks some of the lies that are in the world and in us, and how we need the truth of Jesus to counteract those lies in our lives. 1 John 2:18-27

On Sunday, we continued our walk through 1 John, as John Dickinson unpacked the third part in our series. He unpacks the the two tensions that the Apostle John writes about; the tensions in the Church & the World. 1 John 2:12-17

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our new series in 1 John, as we looked at the next part, On Loyalty & Love. The Apostle John writes that that knowing that we are in Christ is about Trust & Trajectory. 1 John 2:1-11

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson launched our new series This We Know – an exploration through the book of 1 John. As John writes this book, he writes to the present church. He reminds them of what it means to be followers of Jesus and that knowing God looks like a Word & a Way. 1 John 1:1-10

On Sunday, Jess McCarroll continued our Psalms for the season series, as she unpacked Psalm 34. She challenged us to Seek God and Fear God as we live as His disciples here on Earth. Psalm 34

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan walked us through Psalm 10 as he continued our new year series in the Psalms. He highlighted that this Psalm is a complaint Psalm; that we have to acknowledge the culture that we live in and invited us to be restless in our prayer for justice. Psalm 10

On Sunday, John Dickinson kicked off our new series, Psalms for the Season, a we take some time unpacking various Psalms and reflecting on their application for our lives. Psalm 116

On Christmas Eve, we gathered for worship as Dave Dickinson led us through the penultimate part of our Behold series, unpacking the story of Simeon as he receives Jesus.

On New Years' Eve, Dave Dickinson closed out our Christmas series, looking ahead to the year to 2024. John's vision in Revelation 21 is a life that is Personal & Together. Revelation 21:1-5

On Sunday, we continued our Behold series, as we gathered for our All-Age Carol Service. We had it all from, songs, prayers, readings and a video led by our kids, before Jamie McMillan shared a short message about the Angels. Luke 2:1-15

On Sunday, we kicked off our Christmas series, making or way through the Advent season. This year, our theme is Called 'Behold', as we look into the many ways that beholding takes place in the Christmas narrative. Helen Warnock got us started, laying the land of what the series has for us, through the lens of Malachi 3:1-5.…

On Sunday, we concluded our series 'GO', on mission as Stuart Newburn unpacked the ultimate reality for the people of God. God will redeem all things, and with that, there are future and present implications: our future one of hope and restoration when were God will dwell with us. But until the, there are present implications - we are to be a peopl…

On Sunday, we moved into the penultimate part of our GO series, on mission. Dave Dickinson was with us, challenging and encouraging us to think more intentionally about the world in which we live. We are to Care, Share & Declare; We must be a people who care for this earth, that we share in the same purpose as the earth - to glorify His name, and a…