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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 - SermonsJoseph: Shepherd of Egypt and Israel - Genesis 47:13-31
Joseph was the man God raised up for a time of crisis, providing for the needs of hungry nations. He was also the son God provided for aged Jacob to shepherd…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (6) Are All Religions Just the Same?
Christianity - and other major religions - are often dismissed in Western culture as being different versions of the same thing, one no better than another. Is…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod Provides for His Pilgrim People - Genesis 46:28-47:12
The Joseph Story continues to provide pictures of our salvation. Here we consider: 1. Joseph: The Needed Mediator 2. Pharaoh: The 'All-Powerful' Provider 3…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsEyes to See the Risen Jesus - Luke 24:13-35
One of the most beloved accounts of Jesus appearing after his resurrection is also the most personal. He is a Saviour for unknown, ordinary people. He gives us…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsIsrael Goes Down to Egypt - Genesis 46:1-27
Genesis 46 would probably be overlooked in a list of journeys that changed history - but it did. The far more famous Exodus from Egypt only happened because…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (5) Does My Life Have Any Purpose?
Even King Solomon, one of the wealthiest kings who ever lived, wondered about life's purpose. Do you?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhat Every Pilgrim Needs for Progress - Genesis 45:9-28
Joseph sends his brothers back to Canaan on a mission: to bring their father and families back to Joseph in Egypt. Though this was perhaps a daunting task…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (8) Observing Christ's Sacraments: The Lord's Supper
Continuing our series on our beliefs and practices as a denomination, here we consider the question, "What happens when we come to The Lord's Table?"
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJudah and Joseph: Pictures of the Saviour - Genesis 44:1-45:15
Judah and Joseph: two brothers who lived long ago. But in this passage, each of them, in different ways, points forward to a son of Judah who would one day…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWelcomed by the Life-Giver - Genesis 43:1-34
Whilst not yet revealing his identity to them, Joseph warmly welcomes his brothers and sits them down at a feast in his home. The joyful scene is a great…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsEyes to See the Saviour
Joseph's brothers finally stand (and bow) before him, 20 years after they sold him into slavery. But they don't yet recognise him, and Joseph is determined to…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsDo You Thirst for God? - John 19:28; John 7:37-39
One of the most common pictures in the Bible is of the needy soul thirsting for life. Do you thirst for God? Jesus invites all who do to come to him in faith.
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I thirst" - John 19:28 (Communion Service)
During our communion season we consider Christ's fifth word from the cross, "I thirst", revealing to us the depths of his humanity and the depths of his…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"For my thirst..." - Psalm 69 (Communion Preparation Service)
Psalm 69 is quoted several times in the New Testament, where it is understood in light of Christ's death and resurrection. John 19:28 tells us that the words…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (4) What Love is?
In a culture obsessed with love, where the motto in recent years has been, "Love is Love", what does this word really mean?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Rise of Joseph - Genesis 41:1-57
The remarkable rise of Joseph to power in Egypt illustrates God's sovereignty in every detail of our lives. It also parallels the rise - or ascension - of the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJoseph Forgotten, Joseph Remembered - Genesis 40:1-23
How does a believer endure suffering and disappointment? Genesis 40 provides us with a case study from the life of Joseph.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (7) Observing Christ's Sacraments: Baptism (2)
Baptism is a Christian ritual dating back thousands of years. But what is it? What is its significance? And is it mere tradition? We had some AV issues with…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"The LORD was with Joseph" - Genesis 39:1-23
Sometimes temptations to sin seem too strong to resist. Yet the Bible shows us that is not the case. Joseph's ability to withstand temptation - and to prosper…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (6) Observing Christ's Sacraments: Baptism (1)
Baptism is a Christian ritual dating back thousands of years. But what is it? What is its significance? And is it mere tradition?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJudah & Tamar: Scandalous Grace - Genesis 38:1-30
Genesis 38 is not a chapter we are likely to turn to regularly. It is a shocking, sad, unsavoury episode in the life of Judah, Jacob's leading son. Here we see…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJoseph: Favoured & Forsaken - Genesis 37:1-36
Joseph is one of the most well-known and well-loved figures in the Bible. His story continues the Genesis story: God working out his promises and purposes for…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsElders: Who Must they be? (2) - 1 Timothy 3:1-7
1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 lay out the qualifications for church elders. The big message? Character counts.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsElders: Who Must they be? (1) - 1 Timothy 3:1-7
1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 lay out the qualifications for church elders. The big message? Character counts.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsElders: What do they do? - 1 Peter 5:1-5
We consider the duties of elders as laid out in 1 Peter 5:1-5. In all that they do church elders are to direct the focus of church members to the Chief…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (5) Governed Christ's Way - Titus 1:1-9
At the beginning of our series on Biblical Eldership we consider why the local church ought to be be governed by groups of elders.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFoundations for Life - Matthew 7:24-29
Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount by challenging his listeners not to simply be listeners - but to obey his words. Doing so is as wise as building a…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Gathering of the Nations - Isaiah 11:10-16
Seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah speaks clearly and powerfully about what kind of king he will be and what his arrival will…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Coming of the King - Isaiah 11:1-9
Seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah speaks clearly and powerfully about what kind of king he will be and what his arrival will…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (4) Fed by Christ's Word - 2 Timothy 3:15-4:4
Continuing our series on what a reformed and presbyterian church looks like, here we consider the central role God's Word plays in our church.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTwo Roads, One Warning - Matthew 7:13-23
Jesus begins to draw his sermon to a close with final warnings for his listeners.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJesus Forsaken, Our Way to the Father - Hebrews 10:19-25
Since Jesus has torn down the curtain of "his flesh", and opened the way for us to come to God, what impact should it have on our lives?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJesus Forsaken (2) - Matthew 27:45-56
Further study of Jesus' words from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJesus Forsaken (1) - Matthew 27:46; Psalm 22:1-11
During our communion season we consider the fourth statement Jesus made from the cross - a heartfelt cry of abandonment.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (3) Why So Much Evil & Suffering?
Continuing our series considering biblical answers to big questions.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsSeeking God in Prayer, Seeking Good for Others - Matthew 7:7-12
How we approach God in prayer and how we approach our relationships with one another - not always easy! Once again Jesus graciously teaches on crucial aspects…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (3) Blessed in Christ's Covenant - Ephesians 1:3-11
One way to understand the story of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, is with the Covenant of Grace. God has made promises to bless, redeem and provide for…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsDo Not Judge; Do Be Discerning - Matthew 7:1-6
One verse that plenty of people know off by heart is Matthew 7:1, "Do not judge." But what did Jesus really mean by this?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsNo Worries? - Matthew 6:25-34
Few if any of us live anxiety-free 24/7. But what do we do with those worries? Allow them to snowball out of all proportion, or bring them to our heavenly…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsChristian Investment Strategy - Matthew 6:19-24
The Lord Jesus becomes our investment advisor in the Sermon on the Mount, describing the one treasure that will never fade or disappoint!
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (2) Does God Really Speak to Us?
Where, or how can we hear from God?
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTrue Religion (3) "When You Fast..." - Matthew 6:16-18
It may be surprising for us to realise that the Lord Jesus Christ expects that his followers will fast! What is it? Why should we do it? What is the purpose?…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian (2) Exalting Jesus Christ - Hebrews 1:1-3
Before anything else the Church exists to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsPraying Against Temptation - Matthew 6:13
The final petition of the Lord's Prayer reminds us of the power of temptation and the protection God provides in the face of it.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsDaily Bread & Daily Forgiveness - Matthew 6:11-12, 14-15
Halfway through his prayer the Lord Jesus describes the things we ought to pray for ourselves. Our prayers should always balance praise and pleas.
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Pray Like This..." - Matthew 6:9-10
Right at the heart of the Sermon on the Mount is perhaps the most famous prayer in history. Yet the "Lord's Prayer" also serves as a model for any prayer we…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTrue Religion (2) "When You Pray..." - Matthew 6:5-8
Jesus continues describing the lifestyle of citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven - in which prayer is crucially important.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTrue Religion (1) "When You Give..." - Matthew 6:1-4
The Sermon on the Mount describes the lifestyle and priorities of those who belong to the kingdom of God. The religion Jesus teaches about is not what his…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsReformed & Presbyterian: Introduction - 2 Thessalonians 2:14-15
A teaching series on the blessings of being a Reformed and Presbyterian Church.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhat Jesus Says About Love - Matthew 5:43-48
Continuing our series in the Sermon on the Mount. Our world obsesses over describing, portraying and campaigning for "love"; what does Jesus have to say about…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHave You Ever Wondered (1) Does God Really Exist?
Here we consider some of the crucial evidence for answering this most important question.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsOath-Taking and Revenge-Seeking - Matthew 5:33-42
Among other things our culture is marked by a casual attitude to strong language and by people insisting on their rights. Jesus counters both of these things…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsMarriage, Adultery & Divorce - Matthew 5:27-32
Jesus' teaching on these matters came in the context of a culture which had devalued marriage and made divorce very straightforward, at least for men. Here…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhat Jesus Says About Anger - Matthew 5:21-26
"You shall not murder" - at first glance most of us would probably assume that we have kept this commandment from God. However, the Lord Jesus teaches us that…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJesus, the Law & the Kingdom - Matthew 5:17-20
What exactly is the relationship of the Christian to the Law of God? Does the Old Testament even matter anymore? What does it mean that Jesus has "fulfilled"…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsSermon on the Mount: Salt & Light - Matthew 5:13-16
Jesus, the Master Teacher, uses two simple but powerful illustrations to explain how Christians are to have a positive impact upon our dark, decaying world.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHonouring Parents, Imitating Jesus - John 19:26-27; Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 5:1
Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Woman, behold, your son!" - John 19:26-27 (Communion Service)
Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"A Place Called Golgotha" - John 19:16-30 (Communion Preparation Service)
Jesus made seven statements as he was dying on the cross. During this communion season we are focusing on the third, his words to his mother, Mary, in John…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Blessed Life, Pt 2 - Matthew 5:7-12
Most of us are concerned to find what makes us happy in life. Jesus begins his sermon by describing the truly happy - "blessed" - life, though his statements…