The Semper Reformata Podcast

A Piece of Metal that Floated?REPRISE - First broadcast in 2013.Recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and used here with their kind permission,

Christian Ethics in a benefits SocietyExploring the Biblical Doctrine of WorkIn this talk, we attempt to establish a biblical basis for Christians to examine the important issue of work, and the place of work in our society. It’s about the ethics of work, and the biblical doctrine of work, and about attitudes to work in our our nation. And that’s where we start, for Christians are to live in a manner that is contrary to the prevailing culture in every respect. That includes our attitude to employment and to the current benefits culture.This episode was recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission.

The Christian’s Parentage, Potential and PurityText: 1 John 3:1-3. We turn the page in our study of 1st John, and we come to chapter 3, and John talks about what we already are, as Christians, – what we will be, and what we ought to be.read the NOTES HERE.

Seeking the Lord?Isaiah 55:6-7We are all to be seekers…. but who will search for God?This sermon was recorded at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission.Read the NOTES HERE

Arthur Guinness – An Irishman and a ChristianGalatians 6:9-10 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.I’m wondering have you ever seen a bottle of Guinness? There’s a signature on that bottle, or can, ARTHUR GUINNESS. The Guinness company have been promoting that in recent years with their ‘Arthur’s day’ advert, every September, when we are all invited to raise a glass of Guinness ‘To Arthur.’ I would venture to suggest that Arthur Guinness would be turning in his grave at that! So, who was Arthur Guinness?

The ONLY Way to HeavenJohn 14:1-6This sermon was preached at Templepatrick Reformed Church, and is reproduced here with their kind permission.

The REAL St PatrickMany Roman Catholic people hold Patrick in such esteem that they will accept little or nothing about him which runs counter to their perceived opinion. Many Protestants have, traditionally, been so apathetic about Patrick that they have bee content to ignore him, and leave it to their Roman Catholic friends to celebrate his life in whatever way they have chosen. This podcast seeks to challenge both positions and to encourage us, in this modern age, to consider our soul's welfare, as Patrick did in bygone days.

Antichrists in the Church. Text: 1 John 2:18-27.John turns from Christian behaviour, in the earlier verses of the chapter, to Christian BELIEF in these verses, and the first point he makes is a warning against false teachers in the church – he speaks of The antichrist. What exactly does the Bible say about the antichrist in this passage?we examine this passage under three headings:The Age for AntichristsThe Appearance of these AntichristsThe Antidote to Antichrist's Activities in the Church.Read the NOTES HERE.