Sermons - St. Luke's, Ramsgate

Welcome back! (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

25/9/2022

Jesus tells great stories, but what is he trying to do with the Parable of the Lost (or prodigal) Son. The clue is in the context in which he tells it. The story both assures those sinners coming to him in repentance and challenges those who criticise him for welcoming them.

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Who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:25-37)

20/9/2022

After loving God, the greatest command according to the Bible is to 'love your neighbour as yourself'? But who counts as a 'neighbour'? That is the question an expert in the Old Testament Law poses to Jesus. Jesus responds with a story and a question.

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A Time of Grief (Lamentations 3:22-33)

12/9/2022

With the death of Queen Elizabeth, feelings of great sadness and grief can emerge as well as a sense of uncertainty and concern as we enter into an unfamiliar new era. How can we respond? The book of Lamentations was written at a time of extreme grief and insecurity for God’s people. Yet, it’s central verses hold out a sense of hope in such circumstances.

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Forgiven Much (7:36-50)

4/9/2022

When we realise the extent of Jesus’ forgiveness it transforms our lives, for we have been forgiven much.

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Small Sacrifices (Hebrews 13:1-16)

28/8/2022

Hebrews 13:1-16 paints a picture of the ‘sacrifices’ of living a Christian life motored by Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice of love for us.

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Unshaken (Hebrews 12:18-29)

21/8/2022

There are many things in life that are uncertain, but the writer of Hebrews wants their listeners to know with certainty how ‘the mountain of joy’ is unshaken.

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Run with Perseverance (Hebrews 11:29-12:2)

14/8/2022

The writer to the Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. If that is the case, how can we run it in the most effective way?

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Heroes of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-16)

7/8/2022

What super power do we need to persevere as Christians, even when there is pressure to give up? Faith! This was the super power of the heroes of the Old Testament according to the writer of Hebrews.

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Draw near to God (Hebrews 10:18-25)

31/7/2022

Jesus has brought about a massive change. The Old Testament has been fulfilled in his once and for all sacrifice. But how are we to respond?

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Cleansed! (Hebrews 10:1-18)

24/7/2022

How can you deal with your guilt? How can you approach God as a sinner? Jesus provides the better answer, as the one who makes the better sacrifice to bring us cleansing. This talk is an all age talk.