We are Central Belfast - Joining with God and others in the transformation of Belfast as Disciples who make Disciples. Catchup on our teaching from all our Sunday gatherings. We Gather every Sunday at 11.00am at our home in May Street Presbyterian Church, Belfast and scatter to practice the way of Jesus in the rhythm of the city.
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Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines, chat to the people making them and ask you, the audience, what you think? From BBC Radio Ulster
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Weekly talks from Redeemer Central. We are a church community seeking to practice the way of Jesus & work for the peace & good of our city & beyond. Come join us on Sundays as we gather at 101 Donegall Street, Belfast. Everyone is welcome
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It's day one for Belfast's Grand Central Station - is it the solution to our transport problems?
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John Campbell discusses whether the new £320m hub will help break our car addiction.By BBC Radio Ulster
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On Sunday, Jamie McMillan finished off our summer series as we unpacked a number of the titles given to Jesus in the New Testament. We closed by looking at Jesus as the Word of God. He is the Creative Word, Received Word & Walking Word. John 1:1-14
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The writer of a new BBC radio drama takes us into a hidden world of forbidden love in Northern Ireland in the early 1930s
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William and guests discuss the diaries which reveal the secret world of Belfast's gay menBy BBC Radio Ulster
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Are working class parents limiting their children's dreams by telling them that some jobs are not for ‘people like us'?
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William Crawley and guests discuss the class system in Northern Ireland.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Should schools become mobile phone-free zones for pupils of all ages?
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The Education Minister offers guidance for headteachers to tackle smartphones in school.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Would you like to give all employees the legal right to a 4-day week?
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The government is considering a change in the law that could change our working lives.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Colum Eastwood announces resignation as leader of the SDLP
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Chris Buckler is joined by guests to discuss the SDLP leader's resignation.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Is Sinn Fein backsliding in its support for LGBTQ rights by backing the puberty blockers ban?
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William Crawley is joined by guests in studio for discussion.By BBC Radio Ulster
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How important are Oasis in the history of Rock?
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William Crawley is joined by Paolo Hewitt, Oasis' official biographer and DJ, radio presenter Steven Rainey and journalist Miranda Sawyer.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Is the Ulster Unionist Party in disarray amid claims and counter-claims that Doug Beattie was ousted by party officers?
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William and guests discuss the future of the Ulster Unionist Party.By BBC Radio Ulster
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On Sunday, John Dickinson walked us through the penultimate part in our series looking at the titles of Jesus in the New Testament. This week – Christ. We looked at John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah, and from that, John reminded us that we know Jesus to be the Christ because of the Testimony of others. It is from these testimo…
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We’re talking about your summer reading picks. Have you discovered a great new book or rediscovered a classic?
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William and guests discuss their summer reads.By BBC Radio Ulster
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Should Keir Staermer's new government change the UK's policy and give immediate recognition to Palestine as a sovereign state?
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William and guests discuss if the UK should act now to recognise the State of PalestineBy BBC Radio Ulster
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The arrival of a beard-wearing Prince William at the Olympics has inevitably riased a few eyebrows. But why?
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William and guests discuss the perceptions of facial hair.By BBC Radio Ulster
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On Sunday, John Dickinson continued our series on the titles of Jesus. This week, we looked at Jesus as Teacher. John reminded us that Jesus' teachings are both Powerful & Challenging. John 6:60-69
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Is the loss of a pet comparable with the death of a family member? Is it ok to grieve the passing of a pet?
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William and guests discuss the issues around grieving for four-legged friends.By BBC Radio Ulster
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series 'Jesus...' as we looked at the title of Saviour. We looked at that incredible scene in Jesus' ministry when He meets the Samaritan woman at the well and radically transforms her life. Dave unpacks three main themes in this talk: Present Experience, Past Event & Future Hope. John 4:1-26; 39-42…
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson was back with us after a break, and he continued our new series 'Jesus...', as we unpacked the one of the titles of Jesus found in the New Testament; Lord. He reminded us that Jesus is the Lord who Invest & Fills us as proclaim Him as Lord of our lives. John 13:12-17
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On Sunday, Jamie McMillan kicked us off in our brand series as we unpack the titles of Jesus. Jamie challenged us by asking us the question that Jesus asked His disciples, "Who Do You Say I Am?" Jamie reminded us that to this questions is about Revelation & Response. Mark 8:27-33
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On Sunday, Jamie McMillan moved us through the penultimate part of series in the book of James, as we looked at the theme of Riches & Rescue. Jamie called to think about that which we worship; do we worship our stuff, or Jesus? James 5:1-11
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On Sunday, we finished our series in the book of James, as John Dickinson unpacked the themes of Prayer & Faith. He summarised the general theme of James' letter and focused on having faith and ministering to those who we have given up on, and those who have given up on themselves. James 5:13-20
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Life Together - 5. Wisdom From Above & Below
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On Sunday, Jamie McMillan led us through the next part of our series in James as we made our way through the next part of James 3. This week, the topic was wisdom – how wisdom comes from within us and from God. Inner wisdom is not what we need. Ultimately, we need the wisdom that comes from God as we seek to become more like Jesus in our world. We …
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On Sunday, we took a short break from our series in James as we welcomed our friend, Phil Knox, to speak into the life of our church. Phil is an evangelist, missiologist and author of the book, The Best of Friends; unpacking the necessity and importance of friendship within our discipleship. He reminded us of Christ-like friendship that is Sacrific…
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in James as we looked at the theme of Faith & Works. He highlighted that faith has two outworking – Faith at the Edges & Faith at the Centre. James 2:14-26
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Stephanie Wilson speaks on ‘the antidote of enough’ that counters our cultures message that we should ‘be more, want more and have more’. In the Lords Prayer recorded in Matthew 6 — a prayer that Jesus taught his disciples — we find an invitation to a deep and daily trust in God’s provision and abundance.…
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On Sunday, we continued our series 'Life Together' through the letter of James. Stuart Newburn was with us, as we looked at the topic of favouritism and partiality. He challenged us to think about how favouritism is within all of us – it is the tendency of a fractured heart. He also challenged us to keep the 'Royal Law' of loving our neighbour as o…
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The Trinity is one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith. Jesus ultimate agenda was coming to humanity to reveal what God is actually like. We have come to understand God as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—yet one God. We use metaphors and language to describe God, but our theology can never fully contain God. Various me…
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On Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost Sunday together as we remembered the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Dave Dickinson shared from Acts 2 & Galatians 4, as we considered Power from the Outside & Change from the Inside. Acts 2:1-13 ; Galatians 4:4-7
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Solitude 05 - Q&A David, Armstrong, John Herron & Scott Witherick discuss the series on solitude and share some of their learning along the way. This took place on Pentecost Sunday and includes Prayers & Liturgies to celebrate and mark this day and the end of the season of Eastertide. Part of the Practicing the Way Series. For info and resources on…
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On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our series 'Life Together' in the book of James, as we moved into the second half of chapter one. This passage is all about moving from simpler hearers if God's Word to doer – being a people who live out our faith. Helen posed three questions - - Are you a good listener? - What’s your memory like? - Does your reli…
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Solitude 04 - Encounter with Our God Solitude is the place of encounter and ultimately, we go into the quiet to encounter God. We go because we ache for God in the deepest place in our being. We go because there is nothing like God’s presence. We go to listen for his voice, to hear him speak over us our identity and calling. In this fourth and fina…
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On Sunday, we began a new series in the book of James called Life Together. Jamie McMillan kicked us off as we looked at the theme of Trials & Temptations, but through the lens of faith. He helped us to reframe the way we think about faith in order to go through trials with a robust trust in God. James 1:1-18…
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In-House - 2. Hunger, Consecration & Likeness
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our In-House Weekend as we gathered for worship, teaching and communion. Dave unpacked verses in Mark 8, and challenged us to be a people of hunger, consecration & likeness before we shared in the Lord's Table. Mark 8:34-38
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This weekend we gathered for our third In-House Weekend. This is a time set aside for our church family to eat, worship and pray together all with three things in focus; Jesus, Belfast & each other. At the Saturday morning session, Dave Dickinson opened up God's Word as we looked at the story of Mephibosheth and David's remarkable kindness towards …
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Solitude 03 - Encounter with Our Self Solitude can be deeply refreshing, but just as often, it can feel like painful emotional surgery. We can get away from people, but we can’t get away from our self. And often what we carry into solitude is our pain. In the third teaching Stephanie Wilson encourages us to follow the example of Jesus by finding a …
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson closed out our series in 1 John. He highlighted living a life of assurance in Christ requires Confidence Beyond Doubt and Truth Beyond Sincerity. All of this found in God's never-stopping, always and forever love. 1 John 5:13-21
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Solitude 02 - Encounter with Our Enemy In the second teaching John Herron looks at the goal of being alone with God in the silence: ultimately to hear God’s voice over all the other voices in our head, Jesus and his early followers fought battles in solitude. As we face resistance from three enemies of our soul — the world, the flesh, and the devil…
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This We Know - 8. Faith that Overcomes the World
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On Sunday we continued our series in 1 John, as we entered into the penultimate session. Jamie McMillan was with, exploring how we have a faith that can overcome the world. Jamie highlighted three key elements in this text; Eternal Life, The World & Being Reborn. 1 John 5:1-12
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Solitude 01 - The Quiet Place Distraction is one of the greatest threats to spiritual health in the modern world. We all feel it — we’re bombarded by noise like never before. Jesus has an invitation for us: Step away from it all to be alone with him, for the sake of our souls and the sake of others. In this first teaching David Armstrong looks at h…
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On Good Friday, we gathered to remember and mark the events of Jesus' crucifixion with worship, teaching and prayer. Dave Dickinson spoke about the Horror & the Hope of the Cross, and how our sin was truly dealt with on the cross. Isaiah 53:3-6; 1 Peter 2:23-25
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On Easter Sunday, we gathered again to round off our the Easter season, as we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Saviour. John Dickinson was with us and reminded us of who Jesus is – the Generous, Intimate & Present, before leading us in communion. John 21:1-14
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Easter Sunday: The Resurrection is not a happy ending
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The resurrection is not a happy ending. It doesn't depend on you or need your permission. The resurrection sees Christ standing in the garden alive on that Easter Sunday morning — having walked through the brutality & death of Good Friday and the forsakenness & silence of Holy Saturday — and he stands present and alive speaking your name, and a wor…
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On Sunday, we began our Easter series as we celebrated Palm Sunday and remembered its significance as part of the Easter story. Dave Dickinson was with us and highlighted that Palm Sunday was about The Crowd & The King. John 12:12-19
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David Armstrong teaches from Matthew 21 on the events of Palm Sunday. The arrival of Jesus and his disciples into Jerusalem for the Passover Festival is the moment that Jesus project goes public. Jesus entering the city on the donkey — the fulfilment of a 500 year old prophecy — is a form of guerrilla theatre that makes a mockery of the dominant fo…
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On Sunday, we took a break from our series in 1 John as we welcomed Michael McClenahan, Principal of Union Theological College, as he shared on The Aspostle's Creed and it's importance in our lives. Romans 10:1-13
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Fasting 05 - Q&A David, Armstrong, John Herron & Stephanie Wilson discuss the series on fasting and share some of their learning along the way. Part of the Practicing the Way Series. For info and resources on this series go to redeemercentral.com/ptwBy Redeemer Central
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On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our walk through 1 John, as we explored the theme of Loving One Another. He challenged us to remember that we are loved by God – His children, and because of that love, we must show that love to the world around us. 1 John 3:11–24
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Fasting 04 - To Stand with the Poor “Give to the hungry what you deny your own appetite.” —St. Gregory of Nyssa In the West, many of us struggle with the problem of food abundance — having too much food to eat. Our cupboards overflow with snacks; we have so much food in our fridges it goes bad before we have a chance to eat it; apps on our phones c…
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Fasting 03 - To Amplify Our Prayers Fasting and prayer go together. Like two wings of a bird, together they take flight. You can pray without fasting, and you can fast without praying, but when you combine the two, there’s a noticeable amplification of our prayer before God. This comes as no surprise, since fasting is a kind of praying with our bod…
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On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our series in 1 John, as we looked at the theme of Truth & Lies. John unpacks some of the lies that are in the world and in us, and how we need the truth of Jesus to counteract those lies in our lives. 1 John 2:18-27
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