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Family Orientated Presbyterian Church including Youth Organisations and local Outreach Missions in our home town.

01/06/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd.

The reading is from Luke 14 v 25 - 35

Following Jesus

1. Jesus comes to be our first Love
2. Jesus comes to be our Life
3. Jesus comes to be Lord

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." Jim Elliot

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/7CmBUiz3WIU?si=34hfWhWGIKgTIHpH

We hope you enjoy this service.

27/05/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. On Sunday 23/05/2026, the service was led by Rev. John Kirkpatrick.

The reading is from Psalm 16 v 1 - 11

Our real treasure
Psalm 16 Our true treasure

* The Lord our refuge v1
* No good apart from you v2
* Friends who love the Lord v3
* Treasure grows through worship v4
* Ultimate treasure v5-6

The price of all our treasure
“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.” v9‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/lrya3bYAkQ8?si=WNmxkkjd_dR31oXC

We hope you enjoy this service.

The Evening service was led by Rev. Emerson McDowell and was also streamed live.

17/05/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd.

The reading is from Luke 14 v 7 - 24

A meal with Jesus

1. The Invitation
2. Respectable Excuses
3. Unlikely Guests

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/9itNHhV9QOA?si=gHUiYZKz87yEtczk

We hope you enjoy this service.

11/05/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Emerson McDowell.

The reading is from Luke 13 v 18 - 35

What is the kingdom of God like? (v 19 & 21)

Entry into the Kingdom;
The narrow door (v 24)

Impact of the Kingdom;
Anguish & Joy (v 28 & 29)

Our peace & security in the Kingdom (v 34)

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/MptgECUk_Jg?si=uvJW4XeQq4W1X5hT

We hope you enjoy this service.

The Evening service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd and was also streamed live.

05/05/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Emerson McDowell.

The reading is from Luke 13 v 1 - 17

* Repentance- Our urgent need ( v1-5 )

Jesus said “But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” v3 & v5
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* Grace - An Opportunity Given
The parable of the fig tree ( v6-9 )

“ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’ ” ( v8‬-‭9‬ )

* Freedom - To be celebrated

“When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.” ( v12‬-‭13‬ )

“When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the people were delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.” ( v17 )

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/5rL5t8mmVec?si=rDMjoyjEMqq0QaU0

We hope you enjoy this service.

27/04/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. John Kirkpatrick.

The reading is from Luke 12 v 49 - 59

The Meaning

1. What does Jesus mission mean? v49

2. What does it mean to be Jesus disciple? v51 - 53

3. What does the present time mean? v54 - 56

4. What should this mean now? v57 - 59

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/NIbcG5Of5F8?si=FeCAyItPtBS120xa

We hope you enjoy this service.

20/04/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd.

The reading is from Luke 12 v 35 - 48

Jesus is coming
Are we ready?

Reward
Rejection
Risk

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/7qNifwDi0bA?si=1-GBC0KeBYH16mbm

We hope you enjoy this service.

The Evening service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd and was also streamed live.

13/04/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Emerson McDowell.

The reading is from Isaiah 53 v 4 - 12 & Isaiah 55 v 1 - 7

The Suffering Servant

Salvation Accomplished, Blessing Offered

* The Sacrifice
- Healed by his Wounds
- The sinless servant suffered in silence

* The Blessing Offered
- Invitation
- Mercy & Pardon

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/bgbh72H-x9k?si=fdQZmjl1LQ4EIdGl

We hope you enjoy this service.

05/04/2026

Welcome to First Ballymena Presbyterian Church. This Easter Sunday morning service was led by Rev. Emerson McDowell.

The reading is from Luke 23 v 50 - Luke 24 v 12

Easter Sunday
Resurrection Day, He is Risen!

This service can be viewed using the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/live/xcb3VTsqyi0?si=lB8srBERXcWluvCz

We hope you enjoy this service.

The Evening service was led by Rev. Matthew Boyd and was also streamed live.

04/04/2026

Death proved He became like us.
Resurrection proved He was never just one of us.

He didn’t only enter our brokenness, He conquered it.
He didn’t just face the grave, He walked out of it.

And that changes everything.

If death couldn’t hold Him,
then sin can’t define you,
and the grave won’t be your end either.

This isn’t just a story to believe..
it’s a truth that demands a response. 🤍🙏🏻

Address

Meetinghouse Lane
Ballymena
BT437BS

Website

https://www.firstballymena.org/

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