Sermons - St. Luke's, Ramsgate

The Cross (Luke 23:26-49)

14/4/2019

As Jesus goes to the cross, the people around him react in different ways. But what can we learn from their responses?

Sunday 10:30am

Sunday 6:30pm - Going Deeper

The Wisdom of a Mother (Proverbs 31:1-9)

31/3/2019

Proverbs is a book of wise sayings mainly attributed to a king: King Solomon. However, almost the last words of the book go to a mother of a king, the mother of King Lemuel, a non-Israelite king.

They are indeed, wise words and words that Solomon himself could have done with taking heed of!

Files to download:

The Wisdom of a Mother (Proverbs 31:1-9, Growth Team Sheet)
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The Wisdom of a Mother (Proverbs 31:1-9) - Paul Worledge
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The Wisdom of a Mother (Proverbs 31:1-9, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Suffering and Glory (Romans 8:18-30)

24/3/2019

Suffering is a reality of life to one degree or another even for Christians. So how are Christians to cope with suffering?

This passage from Romans 8 gives us some brilliant ways to see how God helps us in the midst of our sufferings.

Files to download:

Suffering and Glory (Romans 8:18-30, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	301 kb
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Suffering and Glory (Romans 8:18-30) - Paul Worledge
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Suffering and Glory (Romans 8:18-30, Going Deeper)
File Size:	30183 kb
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Life by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17)

17/3/2019

Having shown how powerless we are against sin in our own strength, Paul now shows us both the seriousness of sin in our lives, but also the power of the spirit that sets us free from sin and death and empowers us to kill off sin in our lives.

Files to download:

Life by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	291 kb
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Life by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	24380 kb
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Life by the Spirit (Romans 8:1-17, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	30197 kb
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What about the Law? (Romans 7)

10/3/2019

Romans is all about the good news. We are saved by faith in Christ.

But if that is how we are saved where is the motivation to stop sinning? Wasn't that the point of the Law? How can Paul say that Christians are no longer under God's Law? What's the point of the Law for Christians?

Files to download:

What about the Law? (Romans 7, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	287 kb
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What about the Law (Romans 7)? - Paul Worledge
File Size:	21053 kb
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What about the Law? (Romans 7, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
File Size:	33139 kb
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Elijah: Handing over to Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-18)

3/3/2019

Elijah is leaving. God is about to take him up to heaven. But will Elisha become his clear successor?

In a strange story, that has inspired the American Negro Spiritual, Swing low Sweet Chariot and the English idiom, Passing on the mantle, Elijah tries to shake Elisha off before finally asking him what he can do for him. Elisha asks for a double portion of Elijah's spirit and seems to be granted it as Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind and chariots and horses of fire

What has this to teach us? Lots about good and bad ambition.

Files to download:

Elijah: Handing over to Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-18, Growth Team Sheet)
File Size:	292 kb
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Elijah: Handing over to Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-18) - Paul Worledge
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Elijah: Handing over to Elisha (2 Kings 2:1-18, Going Deeper) - Paul Worledge
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Jesus calls Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

24/2/2019

Zacchaeus was a greedy man. Abandoning all sense of being a true Jew, he worked for those who were oppressing the Jews, the Romans, as a tax-collector in order to get rich quick.

Yet, when Jesus came to his home town Jericho, of all the people he could choose to stay with, he stayed with Zacchaeus. The people of Jericho were outraged. Why was Jesus staying with Zacchaeus?

Files to download:

Jesus Calls Zacchaeus (Luke 19.1-10) - Paul Worledge
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Jesus calls Zacchaeus (Luke 19.1-10, going deeper) - Paul Worledge)
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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.

Files to Download:

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)
File Size:	296 kb
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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
File Size:	29926 kb
File Type:	mp3