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Easter Community Prayer Walk – Praying for Gospel Hope in Our City

Easter Community Prayer Walk – Praying for Gospel Hope in Our City As we journey through Holy Week and prepare to celebrate the risen Christ, we invite you to join us for a special Easter Community Prayer Walk on Tuesday 15th April . We will gather at 6:30pm at the Salvation Army, York Street , and finish around 8:00pm at Alexandra Presbyterian Church . Along the way, we will stop at several local churches and key community sites in Tiger’s Bay and Mountcollyer , lifting our city in prayer. This prayer walk is an expression of Gospel partnership — a visible sign that we are one body in Christ, united not by tradition or denomination, but by the shared hope of the resurrection. It is our desire to walk humbly, pray fervently, and proclaim Christ clearly in the heart of North Belfast. As we walk and pray, we will be interceding for the people who live, work, and worship in our neighbourhood. We will pray for schools, families, frontline wo...
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SPB Sermons || Lent 1 || Luke 4:1-13 || Who Will You Serve?

Who Will You Serve? | Luke 4:1-13 Who Will You Serve? | Luke 4:1-13 On Sunday, 9th March 2025, Rev. Andrew Irwin preached on Luke 4:1-13 with a sermon titled “Who Will You Serve?” As Lent continues, this passage brings us to a pivotal moment in Jesus’ ministry—His temptation in the wilderness. Here, we see the battle for allegiance, the test of faithfulness, and the question that confronts every one of us: Who or what will we serve? The world often tells us that we are free to shape our own destinies, that we can live without answering to anyone. But as Andrew pointed out, this simply isn’t true. Whether we recognise it or not, we are all serving something—our careers, ambitions, relationships, or even our own desires. The question is not whether we serve, but whom we serve. The Temptations of Jesus Luke 4 presents us with three temptations faced by Jesus in the wilderness. The first is the temptation of provis...
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SPB Sermons || Sun 23rd Feb || Mark 12: 28-34 || One Lord: One Way || Rev Ian Cahoon

Sermon Blog - Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Blog - Mark 12:28-34 On Sunday, 26th February 2025, at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, we had the privilege of welcoming Rev. Ian Cahoon from Alexandra Presbyterian Church, who preached from Mark 12:28-34. This passage brings us to the heart of Jesus’ teaching on the greatest commandment—what it truly means to love God and love our neighbour. The scribe who approached Jesus that day was not trying to trap Him, as others had done. Instead, he genuinely sought wisdom, asking, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Jesus’ response was simple yet profound: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” He then adds, “Love your neighbour as yourself.” These are the foundation of a life lived in obedience to God. Rev. Cahoon reminded us that this call to love is not transactional—God is ...
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A Busy Weekend Coming Up || 21st to 23rd February 2025

Exciting Weekend at St. Paul & St. Barnabas Exciting Weekend Ahead at St. Paul & St. Barnabas! We are looking forward to a packed and exciting weekend at St. Paul & St. Barnabas as we host the All Nations Ministries Arts & Craft Fair and our special Family Worship service. Whether you’re looking to explore the craft fair, join in on community activities, or gather for worship, there is something for everyone! All Nations Ministries Arts & Craft Fair – 21st to 23rd February We are delighted to be hosting All Nations Ministries for their Arts & Craft Fair this weekend. Running from Friday to Sunday , this event is a fantastic opportunity to support local crafts, engage in community activities, and enjoy fellowship together. What’s On? Friday (11:00 - 17:00) – The fair opens with a welcom...
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Whats Happening this Week? || Week Beginning Sunday 16th February 2025

For Christ & Our City - St Paul’s & St Barnabas For Christ & Our City - A Week of Mission at St Paul’s & St Barnabas As we seek to be a light for Christ in Belfast, we invite you to join us for a special week of gatherings and events at St Paul’s & St Barnabas. From worship and community outreach to learning about God’s mission across the nations, there is a place for everyone. Wednesday - Gather (7:30 PM) Midweek is a time to pause, reflect, and grow together in faith. We will explore the Word, encourage one another, and share in fellowship over refreshments. Thursday - Community Drop-In (10 AM - 12 PM) Our church doors are open to welcome anyone who wants to come in for a cup of tea or coffee , enjoy some treats, and have a chat. Whether you...
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SPB Sermons || Jonah 2 || One Message, One Mission || Matthew Campbell

Jonah 2: One Message, One Mission Jonah 2: One Message, One Mission On Sunday, 16th February 2025, Matthew Campbell, a student at CITI preparing for ministry, preached from Jonah 2 , bringing us a powerful message on God’s sovereignty and grace. His sermon focused on a simple yet profound truth: "Salvation comes from the Lord." Jonah’s Desperate Prayer The passage opens with Jonah crying out to God from the belly of the great fish. His distress is evident—cast into the sea because of his disobedience, Jonah was sinking both physically and spiritually. Yet in the midst of his desperation, he turned to God in prayer. Matthew highlighted how Jonah’s prayer mirrors the psalms—filled with honesty, repentance, and thanksgiving. Even though Jonah had run from God’s calling, God had not abandoned him. Instead, in His mercy, He appointed a great fish to rescue Jonah at just the right time. This is a striking image of God's sovereig...
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SPb Sermons || Luke 5:1-11 || One Lord: One Call ||

SPb Sermons||Luke 5:1-11 || One Lord: One Call || Rev Andrew Sermon Blog - Luke 5:1-11 Yesterday at St Paul’s & St Barnabas, Rev. Andrew opened up Luke 5:1-11, where Jesus steps into the ordinary and changes everything. It was just another morning for Simon Peter, James, and John—a routine of washing nets after a long, fruitless night of fishing. Nothing special. Nothing significant. And yet, in the middle of their normality, Christ speaks. He calls. And everything changes. The world tells us that success is measured by influence, by numbers, by the weight of our achievements. We live in a culture obsessed with following the right trends, the right people, the right methods to get ahead. And yet, in the economy of God’s kingdom, Jesus does not seek the influential or the powerful—He calls the ordinary. He takes simple fishermen and turns them into fishers of men. He meets us not in the grand moments but in the mundane, inviting us to obedience, to...
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