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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 - SermonsA Few Good Men - Philippians 2:19-30
Paul has described the humility and unity that he wants to see in the Philippian church. He has given them the supreme example of this in the Person and Work…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsOur Mess, God's Grace - Genesis 16:1-16
After a spiritual highpoint in his walk with the Lord, Abram is back down to earth with a bump. Here, he and Sarai try to shortcut God's plan for their lives -…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Work Out Your Salvation..." - Philippians 2:12-18
Still needing assurance, Abram receives the most dramatic and solemn promise from God concerning his future: God makes a covenant with Abram, even taking on…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsGod's Covenant with Abram - Genesis 15:7-21
Still needing assurance, Abram receives the most dramatic and solemn promise from God concerning his future: God makes a covenant with Abram, even taking on…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Exaltation of Christ - Philippians 2:9-11
Paul describes Jesus' humiliation in Philippians 2:5-8 - that is, his coming down from heaven's throne to the shame and agony of the cross. But having finished…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsFaith & Assurance - Genesis 15:1-6
No matter how long we've been following Christ, there are times when we need reassurance and strengthening in faith to keep going. In this passage God comes…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsA Great Witness - John 12:1-19 (Communion Thanksgiving)
Christians are those who have already begun resurrection life, spiritually if not physically. As such we are to live lives that witness to the grace, power and…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I am the resurrection and the life" - John 11:25-27 (Communion)
Here we consider Jesus' statement, "I am the resurrection and the life". A statement that challenges our faith, comforts us and brings glory to God.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsA Great Sorrow - John 11:1-35 (Communion Preparation)
In our communion season we consider the words of Jesus, "I am the resurrection and the life". These words are not academic - Jesus spoke them to a grieving…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Humiliation of Christ - Philippians 2:5-8
In the heart of his letter Paul provides us with a deeply challenging and profound statement about the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. This statement…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsAbram Chooses His King - Genesis 14:1-24
Abram finds himself caught up in a regional war, but is victorious with God's help. He then has to choose who to ally himself with - Sodom or Salem. These two…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Joy of Unity - Philippians 2:1-4
Psalm 133 says that it is a beautiful thing when believers dwell in unity. Paul calls the Philippians to live in joyful unity as they seek to advance the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsSigns of a Stronger Faith - Genesis 13:1-18
Once saved, a true follower of Jesus Christ can never be lost. Yet our strength of faith - living it out, walking with the Lord, delighting in worship - can…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsLives Worthy of the Gospel - Philippians 1:27-30
A Christian's primary identity is citizens of the kingdom of heaven. Paul calls on believers to live lives worthy of that citizenship. So, what do kingdom…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWhen Faith Falters - Genesis 12:10-20
The Bible is a "warts and all" book. It doesn't portray any Christian "heroes" as perfect people - a good thing, since we often falter in our faith. Here we…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsA Life Worth Living, a Death Worth Dying - Philippians 1:18-26
Paul had complete contentment and assurance whether he lived or died. Why? Because living meant opportunities to serve Christ, and dying would mean finally…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsAbram Called by God - Genesis 11:27-12:9
Abraham is one of the most famous names in world history. Yet this man's life story is remarkable not because what he did but because of the God in whom he…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Advance of the Gospel - Philippians 1:12-18
The most joyful man in Rome was a prisoner. The apostle Paul devoted his life to seeing the advance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As such he could be content…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I am the light of the world" - John 8:12
This sermon was originally preached just a couple of days after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, described by one mourner outside Buckingham Palace as a…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJoyful Prayer, Pt. 2 - Philippians 1:8-11
Prayer is one of the most important components of the Christian life; it's also one of the things Christians find hardest. But Paul here gives us an example of…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJoyful Prayer, Pt. 1 - Philippians 1:3-7
Prayer is one of the most important components of the Christian life; it's also one of the things Christians find hardest. But Paul here gives us an example of…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsA Joyful Greeting - Philippians 1:1-2
Receiving a letter might not hold much excitement for us, in the age of instant communication, but they would have done in the First Century AD! Here we begin…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"I am the bread of life" - John 6:35
John organises most of the teaching of Jesus in his gospel around several important statements that Jesus made about himself. Each begins with the words, "I…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"God Sent His Son" - Galatians 4:4-5
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John reveal Jesus; the letters of Peter, Paul and others explain Jesus. Here, Paul explains the meaning and purpose of…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTwo Trees - Matthew 1:1-17
Matthew's Gospel begins with one tree and (very nearly) ends with another. He starts with Jesus' family tree, proving that Jesus is the Son of David and the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsStanding and Singing on the Sea of Glass - Revelation 15:1-4
As one section of Revelation comes to an end and another begins, we pause our series by considering Johns vision of the "Sea of Glass", a picture of the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Harvest of the Earth - Revelation 14:14-20
One of the most common pictures of Judgment Day in the Bible is that it is like a harvest: the decisive moment when the earth's people are brought before…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Good News of God's Judgment - Revelation 14:6-13
How can God's judgment be considered good news? What our culture finds perhaps most offensive about the gospel is nonetheless true and crucially important to…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsCovenant Renewal, Pt 4: The Commitments of Covenant Renewal
Nehemiah 8-10: This sermon was preached during a special service of Covenant Renewal on 27th November 2022. Here we study the covenant renewal from Nehemiah's…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsCovenant Renewal, Pt 3: Whole-hearted Covenant Renewal
2 Chronicles 15-16. 1. The Inspiration for Covenant Renewal 2. The Wholeheartedness Required in Covenant Renewal 3. The Legacy of Covenant Renewal
Dromore RP Church - SermonsCovenant Renewal, Pt 2: The Choice of Covenant Renewal
Deuteronomy 29-30: The Old Testament includes ten examples of God's people undertaking covenant renewal. Here we consider the renewal that took place right…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Lamb with His People - Revelation 14:1-5
After the picture given in chapter 13 of Satan's beast and the swirl of chaos they cause, chapter 14 opens with great reassurance for all those who "follow the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsCovenant Renewal, Pt 1: God's Everlasting Covenant
Genesis 17:1-14: Covenant Renewal is the biblical practice of publicly renewing our commitment to the Kingship of Christ over every area of our lives. Here we…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Dragon and the Beasts - Revelation 13:1-18
Revelation 12 ends by describing the furious dragon (Satan) intent on attacking the woman (the Church). Chapter 13 gives us more detail as to how Satan will do…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsSexuality, Marriage, Identity - Preparing for Covenant Renewal, Pt. 3
All through history the teaching of the Bible has clashed with popular culture in one area or another. Today in Western cultures, it is the Bible's teaching on…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Woman, the Dragon and the Child - Revelation 12:1-17
Revelation 12 is in some ways a summary of the whole book. Three characters appear: the woman (the church), the dragon (Satan) and the child born of the woman…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Sanctity of Life - Preparing for Covenant Renewal, Pt. 2
The Western world has never been so dismissive of the rights of unborn children as it is today. The Church of Jesus Christ must uphold the teaching of…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Seventh Trumpet: The Kingdom Comes! - Revelation 11:15-19
What will happen on Judgment Day? It's a question that Revelation answers several times. In this particular passage, we focus mainly on the experience of…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Call the Sabbath a Delight" - Preparing for Covenant Renewal, Pt. 1
Isaiah 58:13-14: In the weeks ahead you will hear more about what a "Covenant Renewal" is and why it is a biblical practice for individuals, churches and even…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Witness of Christ's Church, Pt. 2 - Revelation 11:7-14
Before the vision of the seven trumpets comes to a close, John is shown what will happen to the Church before the return of Jesus. Christ's witnessing Church…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe Witness of Christ's Church, Pt. 1 - Revelation 11:1-6
Before the vision of the seven trumpets comes to a close, John is shown what will happen to the Church before the return of Jesus. Christ's witnessing Church…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsHalf-time: The Big Angel and the Little Scroll - Revelation 10:1-11
Revelation 10-11 marks the halfway point of the book, and a timely interval. Before the vision of the trumpets and everything else unfolds, we have some…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsTrumpets 5&6: Evil on the Earth - Revelation 9:1-21
Why is our world scarred by wars, violence, lies, deception, addiction and so much wickedness? Much of the reason is provided here in Revelation 9.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsOur King: Resting, Reigning, Returning - Psalm 110
As the United Kingdom and the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we consider some encouraging truths concerning the Queen's King - and ours.
Dromore RP Church - SermonsPrecious Prayers & Partial Judgments - Revelation 8:1-13
A new section of Revelation begins in chapter 8 with the vision of the seven trumpets. The nature of this book is such that some of the same lessons are…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Worthy is the Lamb" - Revelation 1-7 Recap
Before we pick up our series in Revelation, at chapter 8, we took time to recap what we've seen so far in chapters 1-7. Revelation is all about Jesus (see…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Now to him..." Four Reasons to Praise God Forever - Jude 24-25
Jude has given his readers plenty of warnings about the challenges we will face from false teachers. But that's not where the letter ends. We should never be…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsLiving for the Last Day - Jude 17-23
The Christian lifestyle will seem strange to many other people - but it can be easily explained. We're living with the belief that the last day is coming, that…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsAfter the Battle - Psalm 21
Psalm 20 - "Before the Battle" - goes hand in hand with Psalm 21 - "After the Battle". Having asked for God's help ahead of going to war, here the king and his…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsBeware of Impostors, Be Certain of Judgment - Jude 11-16
Jude continues an extended section of his letter warning his readers about the danger of false teachers, impostors, in the church. But he also reassures the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsBefore the Battle - Psalm 20
So many of the Psalms depict the battles that King David would have faced. Christians today continue fighting a spiritual battle, though King Jesus has won the…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsJesus the Judge - Jude 5-10
How would you describe Jesus in three words? Would one of them be "Judge"? A much-neglected truth about Jesus is that he will judge all of us, all the nations…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe God Who Speaks - Psalm 19
The world God has made sends a silent message to every human being every minute of everyday: your Creator exists. But it takes the specific message of God's…
Dromore RP Church - Sermons"Contend for the Faith" - Jude 1-4
Some consider Jude the most neglected book of the New Testament - it's short, strange and at times solemn. But it's also hopeful, reassuring and includes some…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe God Who Gives Victory - Psalm 18, Pt. 3
Christians often feel defeated, discouraged, as though we are part of a lost cause; far from it! Psalm 18 continually emphasises that with God we are…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe God Who Justifies - Psalm 18, Pt. 2
Having described God's rescue of him, here in the heart of the psalm David describes how God justifies him. David describes a life of perfect obedience to God…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsThe God Who Rescues - Psalm 18, Pt. 1
We love a good story of rescue - the more death-defying, the better. Here King David rejoices in the rescue God has provided for him, nothing less than rescue…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsInsistent Prayer - Psalm 17
Unfairly accused of wrongdoing, surrounded by enemies, under attack - what would you do? King David, once again, prays. King Jesus, when faced with the same or…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsContent, Today & Forever - Psalm 16
Our culture encourages us to consume CONtent, rather than find contentment. Rather than gratefulness for what we have we are pressured to possess we don't yet…
Dromore RP Church - SermonsWanted: A Worthy Worshipper - Psalm 15
Who gets to be with God forever? This psalm lays out the qualifications. Here we find the description of a perfect worshipper. It's a psalm that demands more…