Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Titus 2:11-14 at evening worship on Sunday 26th July 2026 in First Ards.

In Titus 2:11–14, Paul shows that the grace which saves us also changes us. Sanctification begins not with our effort but with God’s grace in Christ, training us to turn from sin and live godly lives as we wait for Jesus’ return. Christ gave himself to redeem and purify a people for his own, so Christians can keep looking to him with hope as he changes us bit by bit.

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Zephaniah 3 at morning worship on Sunday 26th July 2026 in First Ards.

Zephaniah 3 concludes the prophet’s message by showing that the holy God who exposes sin and judges rebellion is also the God who restores, gathers and rejoices over his people. Jerusalem’s outward religion couldn’t hide its failure to trust or draw near, yet God promises to purify a humble people. In Christ, punishment is removed, enemies are defeated and God delights in his redeemed.

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Galatians 4:4-7 at evening worship on Sunday 19th July 2026 in First Ards.

In this July series, we’re exploring three great blessings God gives to everyone who is united to Christ: justification, adoption and sanctification. Together they show us that God accepts the guilty, welcomes us into his family and begins to make us holy.

In Galatians 4:4–7, Paul shows that Jesus came not only to redeem sinners from slavery, but to bring them into God’s family. Through Christ, believers are no longer servants trying to earn a place, but sons and daughters who have been fully received. God gives us the Spirit of his Son, enabling us to cry, “Abba, Father,” and assuring us that we belong to him. In Christ, we are forgiven, welcomed, secure and made heirs of every promise God has given.