Sermons - St. Luke's, Ramsgate

Shaped by God (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)

12/7/2020

The shape of our lives has been transformed by the Coronavirus. We behave differently and in some ways even think differently as a result.

In this passage Peter writes that Christians should be shaped by their new relationship with God. Now they have a future hope, are freed from sin and have God as their Father their lifestyle and thinking should be transformed.

Shaped by God (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)
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Hope in Exile (1 Peter 1:1-12)

5/7/2020

How are Christians to live when they feel out of place in the world? When they are in small scattered groups surrounded by those who do not follow Jesus. These are the kind of people Peter writes to with words of great encouragement!

Hope in Exile (Sermon Transcript)
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The Wise Choice (Matthew 7:24-29)

28/6/2020

Jesus claims that to do what he says is the wise choice. Yet most of us don't like having to do what others say! So, why choose to follow Jesus and do what he says?

Children's Activity Sheet - The Wise Choice
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Avoid Superficiality (Matthew 7:13-23)

21/6/2020

As Jesus comes to the end of his Sermon on the Mount, he helps us consider the choices we face around following him. In doing so he urges us not to look at things superficially!

Children's Worksheet
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What kind of person does God want us to be? (Matthew 7:7-12)

14/6/2020

What kind of person does God want us to be? As Jesus draws to the conclusion of the sermon on the mount, he sums up his teaching on what kind of person he wants us to be, by showing simply how to relate to God and other people.

Matthew 7:7-12 Children's Worksheet
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Paul's Prayer (Colossians 1:9-14)

8/6/2020

Jo Kelly-Moore, Archdeacon of Canterbury reflects on Paul's prayer in Colossians 1:9-14 on Trinity Sunday.

Trinity Worksheet
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Nehemiah's Prayer (Nehemiah 1:1-11)

24/5/2020

Gordon Warren reflects on Nehemiah's prayer for Jerusalem. It is a masterclass that we can learn from as we consider how to pray for our church today.

True Judgement (Matthew 7:1-6)

17/5/2020

Jesus says very clearly, 'Do not Judge!' But how are we meant to understand that? Are there exceptions? Should I serve on a jury? Can I judge who is safe to look after my children? Is it ever right to point out someone's fault? If so, what do I need to be careful about?

As ever, Jesus's wisdom helps us flourish in this area of life.

True Confidence (Matthew 6:25-34)

10/5/2020

With so much anxiety around the Coronavirus, how do we as Christians obey Jesus's command not to worry?

Children's Worksheet
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True Wealth (Matthew 6:19-24)

3/5/2020

Your money or your life? The answer seems obvious, but in the normal run of things is our focus more often on acquiring wealth and possessions than pursuing what truly leads to life? Jesus challenges us to consider our heart motivations.

Children's Worksheet
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