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Dromore RP Church - Sermons
Weekly sermons from Rev. Philip Dunwoody, pastor of Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Episodes
Dromore RP Church - SermonsKingdom Renewal - 1 Samuel 12:1-25
Saul was Israel's ideal choice of king - but their motives in demanding a king were wrong from the start. After a great victory, Samuel calls the people - and…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsSaul: God's Chosen Saviour - 1 Samuel 11:1-15
The people have demanded a king - rejecting the kingship of God in the process. Yet, God graciously provides them with one. More accurately he provides them…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod Provides the People's Prince - 1 Samuel 9:1-10:27
The people demanded a king, and God provides one - but in the way and at the time that he deems best. His guiding and providing of Saul shows that God's King…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFrailty and Eternity - Psalm 102
Psalm 102 describes both the hardships of a believer's existence and the assurance of the believer's future. Hebrews 1 explicitly states that the words of this…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Promise of a King from Judah - Genesis 49:10
Jacob's prophetic, parting words to his son, Judah, foreshadow the coming of the King of kings, Jesus Christ.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Promise of a Son for Abraham - Genesis 17-18
God's everlasting covenant with Abraham included the promise of a son. In this passage we see clear parallels with the coming of a promised son in the New…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe First Promise (Pt 2) - Genesis 3:15
The first book of the Bible begins the story of the whole Bible. Its promises are ultimately fulfilled in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and the kingdom…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe First Promise (Pt 1) - Genesis 3:15
The first book of the Bible begins the story of the whole Bible. Its promises are ultimately fulfilled in the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and the kingdom…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsCommission - Isaiah 6:8-13 (Communion Thanksgiving)
Assured of his own cleansing from sin, Isaiah is now ready to serve the holy and gracious God who has spoken to him. 1. God's Eager Messenger 2. God's Use of…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsConfession & Cleansing - Isaiah 6:5-7 (Communion)
Confronted with the holiness of God, Isaiah fears for his life. He confesses his sin - and is met with God's mercy. The same holy God who confronts us in our…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsConfrontation - Isaiah 6:1-4 (Communion Preparation)
In Isaiah 6 the prophet to God's people receives his commission from God to preach and prophesy. But first he must be confronted - as must we - with the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsBody Life: The Church of Jesus Christ - Colossians 4:7-18
Paul signs off Colossians with his own signature. But the whole conclusion shows his personal touch, his pastoral care and prayer for the church in Colossae…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons'I am the Good Shepherd' - John 10:11
As we reflect on the question, 'Who am I?' Jesus gives us another of his own answers. In a world that often feels chaotic, Jesus gives us control.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsPraying for Mission, Engaging in Mission - Colossians 4:2-6
Coming towards the end of his letter, Paul reminds his readers of the two great priorities of the church: praying and proclaiming the gospel!
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhy You Shouldn't Follow Your Heart - 1 Samuel 8:1-22
The great cry of our culture today is, "Follow your heart!" The truth of Scripture is, "Your heart is sinful". Instead, we ought to follow Christ our King. 1…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsLife Under the Lordship of Christ - Colossians 3:18-4:1
Paul outlines how our following of Christ, the Lordship of Christ, impacts every part of our lives, including our closest and most personal relationships: 1…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"'Till now the LORD has helped us" - 1 Samuel 7:2-17
Guest preacher: Rev. Robert M. McCollum (Lisburn RP Church). Having tried to face their enemies in their own strength, and with man-centred worship, the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhat the Christian Must Put On - Colossians 3:12-17
Having described what a Christian must put off (3:5-11) Paul now describes 'the Christian's wardrobe': the things that ought to mark the lives of those in…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Heavy Hand of the LORD - 1 Samuel 5:1-7:1
The Philistines believed that, in conquering Israel in battle, they had somehow conquered the God of Israel too. They learn a painful lesson about not taking…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I am the light of the world" - John 8:12
In the dark nights of autumn and winter, most of us long for more light! There is a spiritual longing for "light" - purpose, hope, transcendence - in all of us…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhere is the Glory? - 1 Samuel 4:1-22
In a moment of crisis, the people of Israel make a mess of God's worship. They treat the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm and they rob God of his glory…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhat the Christian Must Put Off - Colossians 3:5-11
In the last main section of his letter Paul outlines what a Christian's life should - and should not - look like. All that he says arises out of our identity…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod's Word: Light Comes Into Darkness - 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1
The call of Samuel is a beloved Old Testament story - but it served a higher purpose. Through Samuel God was once again going to shine the light of his Word…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsChrist is Your Life - Colossians 3:1-4
1. You have been Raised in Christ - So Look Up! 2. You have Died in Christ - So Look Away 3. You are Hidden in Christ - So Look Forward to the Big Reveal
Dromore RP Church - SermonsOur Worship: Worthless or Real? - 1 Samuel 2:11-3:1
"Worship is a serious business", someone has said. This is certainly demonstrated in the details of 1 Samuel 2, where God judges between worthless and real…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFree in Christ - Colossians 2:16-23
One hallmark of humanity is an inbuilt longing for connection, with one another, with a sense of importance/higher power. Yet, our world seems to be lonelier…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"The LORD... will give strength to his king" - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
The Book of Samuel begins with "a certain man" (1 Sam. 1:1) - but in fact, it is through a lowly woman, Hannah, and her prayers, that God begins to work for…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I am the true vine": Jesus Gives Us Connection - John 15:1-6
One hallmark of humanity is an inbuilt longing for connection, with one another, with a sense of importance/higher power. Yet, our world seems to be lonelier…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFilled in Christ - Colossians 2:9-15
To a congregation tempted to believe that they need something more/other than Christ and his gospel, Paul wonderfully reassures them: you are filled with every…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsEntrusting Ourselves to the Father - 1 Peter 4:19
Peter uses the same word in 1 Peter 4:19 as Luke used in Luke 23:46. Just as Jesus 'entrusted' himself to the Father at death, so Peter says we are to…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsChrist's Final Words on the Cross - Luke 23:46
"Father, into your hands I commit my spirit" - the final words of Jesus reflect his complete control and perfect faith.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Wondrous Signs at Christ's Death - Luke 23:44-46 (Communion Preparation Service)
When God ushers in a new era in salvation history, he always makes it very clear. Two wondrous signs accompany the death of Jesus and the beginning of the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWalk in Christ - Colossians 2:1-10
Paul has written 35 verses of his letter before he tells his readers of something he wants them to DO. More important, as Christians, is who we KNOW. Rooted in…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Love of God - 1 John 4:8, 16
God is Love - what a simple yet wonderful truth! 1. God's Love is Eternal 2. God's Love is Volitional 3. God Loves All People 4. God Loves His Own People 5…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsMarks of Gospel Ministry - Colossians 1:24-29
The Colossian Christians were having to discern true and false teaching of the gospel. Here Paul defends his ministry as one truly called to preach the truth…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Wrath of God - Romans 1:18-2:11; Romans 5:9
There is perhaps no less popular biblical truth today than that God is a God of wrath. Here we look more closely at what the Scripture says on this crucial…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod and Sinners Reconciled - Colossians 1:21-23
To be reconciled with God is to: 1. Realise Who We Were 2. Rest in What Christ Has Done 3. Remain - Not Shift - From Where We Are Now
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod is All-Powerful - Isaiah 40; Ephesians 3:20
1. God is All-Powerful - What does it Mean? 2 Where do we See it? 3 How Should we Respond to it?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsChrist Supreme - Colossians 1:15-20
Who is in first place in your life? The apostle Paul teaches the Colossians that no one deserves more pre-eminence in our lives than Jesus Christ.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod is Patient - 2 Peter 3:1-13
Ours is an impatient world, and we are often very impatient people. What a contrast with God! 1. God's Patience is Misunderstood 2. The Purpose of God's…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsPaul's Prayer: Walk Worthy of the Lord - Colossians 1:9-14
Sometimes, with the best of intentions, Christians hardly know what to pray. We can be unsure of our words, tired from service, burdened by a trial. Without…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod Knows All Things - Job 38-39; Psalm 139; John 21:17
It seems the more we know of our world, the less we understand it. We can quickly get information, but do we really know the world - or ourselves! - any…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"The Gospel, which has come to you..." - Colossians 1:1-8
The apostle Paul had never been to the city of Colossae or met any of the believers there - but they already had the most important thing in common: the gospel…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod is Trinity - John 1:1-14; 2 Corinthians 13:14
As we resume our series thinking about who God is we consider a vital Christian truth: God is one in Being, Three in Person. The doctrine of the Trinity is not…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Limitless Love of the LORD - Psalm 36
Psalm 36 highlights a stark contrast between the wickedness of mankind and the steadfast love of the Lord. Lest we become overwhelmed by the former, we must…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod is Unchanging - Psalm 102; Malachi 3:6
The only constant in our world today seems to be change! From technology to international relations between nations to our own personal lives, everything seems…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsDemanding Deliverance - Psalm 35
Psalm 35 probably doesn't rank highly on our list of favourite psalms. There are even some lines in it that might cause us to question whether we should sing…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsBehold, Your God! (1) God is Holy - Isaiah 6:1-7
What humans need, more than anything, is to know the God who made us. In this series we begin by considering the fact that God is utterly separate and unique…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (12): Advancing Christ's Mission
The Mission of the Church is a relatively simple one, as Paul outlines in Romans 10:11-17. Here we consider: 1. The Simple Nature of the Mission 2. The…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod's Good Purposes - Genesis 50:15-26
Our long journey through Genesis comes to a close with the death of Joseph. But here, in this sad reminder of the impact of sin on the world, we have a great…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsChrist's Finished Work: Past, Present & Future - Hebrews 9:23-28 (Comm. Thanksgiving)
Christ's work on earth is finished - but his work in heaven today is ongoing, and he will come again to this world one day for the work of judgement.
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"It is Finished." - John 19:30 (Communion Sermon)
During our communion season we consider Jesus' sixth word from the cross: 1. A Servant's Tasks Finished 2. A Saviour's Suffering Finished 3. Satan Finished
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I glorified you on earth" - John 17:4 (Communion Preparation Sermon)
In John 17:4 Jesus, whilst praying to the Father, utters words similar to those he will soon shout in victory from the cross. Here we consider what it meant…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (7): What Happens After You Die?
Sermon Outline: 1. What are Some Common Beliefs About What Happens After We Die? 2. What does the Bible Say? 3. What does the Bible Teach About Hell? 4. What…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJacob: How to Die Well - Genesis 49:29-50:14
We don't take any great pleasure in talking about it, but human beings live with the reality that we will die. For the believer, the Bible shows us that there…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (11): Singing Christ's Songbook (2)
Having considered previously why we sing the Psalms, here we consider how they ought to be sung; worship is always about our heart as well as our lips.
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I wait for your salvation, O LORD" - Genesis 49:1-28
Jacob gathers his twelve sons together for the final time. In the midst of great blessing promised for them - especially Judah and Joseph - he also warns them…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (10): Singing Christ's Songbook, Pt 1
For most of church history the question of what the church should sing during corporate worship was not a question! Today, however, it is a much-debated one…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFaith Flourishing in Old Age - Genesis 48:1-22
Hebrews 11:21 highlights Jacob's faith in the face of death as worthy of emulation. Before the end of his life Jacob calls his son, Joseph, and his grandsons…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (9): Upholding Christ's Discipline
Church discipline is not a particularly popular subject and not very widely practised in the wider Christian world. Yet it is a crucially important principle…