Sermons - St. Luke's, Ramsgate

Elijah meets with God (1 Kings 19:1-18)

17/2/2019

Elijah has just taken part in one of the most amazing demonstrations of God's power and superiority over false gods in the whole Old Testament (see 1 Kings 18). However, even this hasn't shifted the reality of Jezebel's power and her desire to kill off the prophets of the LORD. Indeed, Elijah is now her prime target!

Elijah's response is in stark contrast to the courage he has just shown. He runs off in despair and begs God to end his life. God, however, responds with care and sets a new vision as he meets with Elijah on Mount Horeb.

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Elijah Meets with God (1 Kings 19.1-18) - Robin Plant
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Elijah Meets with God (1 Kings 19.1-18) - Gordon Warren
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Elijah: The LORD versus Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46)

10/2/2019

This week we have the next instalment on Elijah and his battle with those who are promoting worship of the false god Baal. This is the big showdown, where Israel has to decide who the real God is.

Files to download:

Elijah: The LORD versus Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46, Growth Team Sheet)
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Elijah: The LORD versus Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46) - Paul Worledge
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Elijah: The LORD versus Baal (1 Kings 18:16-46, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Elijah: Prophet of the God of Life (1 Kings 17)

3/2/2019

Elijah is involved in a hearts and minds battle over which God Israel are going to follow.

Will it be the true God who made heaven and earth and rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt to give them the promised land or the god of King Ahab’s wife, Jezebel, the god of Baal who promises to be the god of rain and life?

Files to Download:

Elijah: Prophet of the God of Life (1 Kings 17)
File Size:	302 kb
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Elijah: Prophet of the God of Life (1 Kings 17) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	21682 kb
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Elijah: Prophet of the God of Life (1 Kings 17, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 10:26-11:13)

20/1/2019

When Solomon grew old we are told his heart turned away from God. How had someone who had been so blessed by God, whom God had appeared to twice and who had built and dedicated a temple to God ended up turning away?

More importantly what warnings do the story of Solomon contain for us as Christians today.

Files to download:

Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 10:26-11:13, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	293 kb
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Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 10:26-11:13) - Robin Plant
File Size:	26970 kb
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Solomon's Downfall (1 Kings 10:26-11:13, Going Deeper) - Gordon Warren
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Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8:1-21)

13/1/2019

One of Solomon's greatest achievements and legacies was the building of a temple for God in Jerusalem. In this passage we have a report of the great opening ceremony when the Ark of the Covenant, the symbol of God's presence with Israel, 'moved into the temple.'

But what has this event from 3,000 year ago have to teach us as a church today. Much in every way, because as the people of God, we are God's temple, built from living stones...

Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8:1-21, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	298 kb
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Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8.1-21) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	20196 kb
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Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 8.1-21, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	28707 kb
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Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-15)

6/1/2019

If God offered to give you whatever you asked for, what would you choose? Solomon had that amazing offer and he chose wisdom.

But why choose wisdom? Why this and not something else? Listen in to find out.

Files to Download:

Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-15) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	21451 kb
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Solomon's Wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-15, Going Deeper)
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A Celebration of Education (1 Kings 4:29-34)

9/9/2018

Why should people make the most of their education? Is it to help them have a well paid job? To be impressive and more successful than everyone else? Or just because it is what everyone does?

The Bible would challenge all of those reasons. Yet, it does give us far better reasons to make the most of our education...

Files to download:

A Celebration of Education (1 Kings 4:29-35) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	20373 kb
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