The Semper Reformata Podcast

Warning Against Sensationalism2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a Paul’s purpose in both his letters to Thessalonica is to offer comfort to the believers. But hat if the Lord has already come? What if we have been ‘left behind?’ Recorded LIVE at Ballymacashon.Read the NOTES HERE.

The Persistent WidowBonus Episode with Rev Charles CollinsLuke 18:1-8There’s a parable of Jesus in Luke 18, in which the Master encouraged hIs disciples to pray - to keep on praying, seeking the face of God. In the parable the believer is likened to a widow, helpless, dependent and oppressed by an adversary, who continually brings her plea for justice before a judge. But the judge in the parable is a selfish, uncaring man, an unrighteousness judge - who only reluctantly answers the widow’s petitions in case she begins to make a nuisance of herself. Many people are confused about this parable. The widow is an apt characterisation of the believer, - but why would Jesus use the analogy of an unjust judge for the God who is holy and righteous, and is never reluctant about hearing our prayers, - and whose prescriptions for us are always for our good? It’s a perplexing one indeed, and it has left many Christians scratching their heads in confusion. In this message, recorded live at Ballymacashon, Rev Charles Collins, the minister of Connsbrook Avenue Congregational Church in East Belfast solves the riddle, and shows how this parable is a wonderful encouragement for modern believers.

Living for Jesus in Desperate Times.2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 We have already learned that the Thessalonians believers in Christ were living with constant stress due to persecution, and that the reason Paul wrote this second letter was to comfort and strengthen them in that stress. So Paul and his fellow workers prayed for the Thessalonians, and kept on praying for them, asking God to give the Christians there the strength and faith to endure in the faith to the very end. Let’s spend a few moments thinking about Paul’s prayer…Recorded LIVE at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and reproduced here with their kind permission. Templepatrick Reformed ChurchCarnanee RoadTemplepatrick,Co. AntrimRead the NOTES HERE.

The Last Great RestraintGlobalism, Communication and the Final RebellionLISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED. A message delivered at Templepatrick Reformed Church, recorded live and reproduced here with their kind permission.Incidental music: "A Safe Stronghold Our God Is Still" - PHJ Piano Solos (P. Joosten) Dalton/South Africa

The Blessings of Judgment Day2 Thessalonians 1:8-10.For the believer, – the great Day of Judgment will be an unspeakable blessing - for all that shall befall the lost on that day - the direct opposite will be the blessings of the believer in Christ. So at judgment day there will be:-Relief from Oppression 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:Confirmation of Election. 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;Glorification in Christ. 1:10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.In this world of cultural hostility to the Christian message, to Christ and the Christian, we must hold fast to these timeless truths. He who began a good work in you will complete it Philippians 1:6 Read the NOTES HERE.

Special Guest Episode with Rev. Philip CampbellLessons from David and Goliath1st Samuel 17Rev. Philip Campbell was formerly the pastor of Coleraine Congregational church in Northern Ireland, and before that was a worker in the Evangelisation Society. He is the General Secretary of the Caleb Foundation, a Public Morals lobby group, representing a broad range of evangelical churches in Northern Ireland. Now retired, he is a popular speaker in much demand across the province and further afield. He is the host of TREASURING JESUS Youtube channel. Click the link to get short twice weekly devotionals.More from Philip here: Rev Philip CampbellPhilip is married to Catherine, a respected Christian author and speaker, ministering at Ladies’ events, including day conferences, breakfasts and weekend conferences in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Austria, Germany, Turkey, Thailand, and Australia.More about Catherine Campbell here.Recorded LIVE at Ballymacashon Congregational church,78 Saintfield RoadKillinchyNEWTOWNARDSCo.DownBT23 6RN

The Perfect Justice of God.2nd Thessalonians 1:5-9  This passage is about the righteous judgement of God. There’s three separate aspects of God’s judgement that we need to look at, ie when will this judgement take place, who will suffer in this judgement and what will be the verdict and the sentence?WHEN will this Judgment take Place?WHO Will Stand in the Dock?WHAT will the sentence / punishment be?A sermon, not for the fainthearted, preached live at Ballymacashon Reformed Church, 78 Saintfield Road, Killinchy, NEWTOWNARDS, Co.Down BT23 6RN.Read the NOTES HERE.

TableTalk - “Oh God of Bethel”Genesis 28:12-13.Table-Talk, for Tuesday 7th April 2026,Jacob is away from home - for the first time, and alone in the dark. He lay down to rest after a long arduous journey, tired and weary, down on the cold ground V11 He was sleeping on stones - hardly conducive to a good night’s sleep, never mind sweet dreams - YET, despite Jacob’s discomfort that night, he dreamed, and what a dream it was!In this episode, we shall learn:-What Jacob SawWhat Jacob HeardHow Jacob Reacted.Read the notes HERE.

The Risen Saviour John 20:19-28Recorded on the day that the church celebrates the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We stress that we do this as a remembrance of an historical event. We believe and teach that the resurrection of Jesus is a physical, historical, bodily resurrection, In this short lesson, recorded live at Bay;lymacashon, we consider the procedures of Christ's resurrection, and think about how that will impact the future of believers in Him.Listen and Learn with us.