St. Luke's, Ramsgate

‘Idols’ are man made constructs that replace the one true God in our lives. In ancient times and in parts of the world today, these were statues made to be worshipped. The religion and superstition linked to them became a tyranny. The ideology claimed, that unless you appeased these gods in some way, you would be cursed. People became enslaved to gods that were not gods at all.

Commandments - The Theft of our Precious Free Will?

As followers of Jesus lets do all we can to be followers that make followers, teaching them to obey all Jesus commanded as we seek to obey him in our lives too

Jesus often talked about judgment, and in Matthew 13:47-50 He talked about the terrifying place prepared for bad people at the end of the age. But how will He decide who is good and who is bad? Will the dividing line He uses be reasonable or arbitrary? This sermon reflects on that question.

Jesus and his apostles might seem to the world as an insignificant beginning but Jesus’ parables today hint that the insignificance will be significant indeed.

Wheat and Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)

Talk on Kingdom Secrets from Matthew 13

Today, we’re beginning a series on the parables of Jesus, found in Matthew chapter 13, and each week will be looking at a different part of this chapter, and seeing what we can learn about God and his kingdom and his love for us.

Colin Gale reflects on two “ancient, slightly weird” stories of God’s gracious provision for human life.

This might not be a question you’ve ever asked yourself, but we don’t have to look far in the news or on social media to see examples of dissatisfaction.

Interpreting Bible stories can be challenging. The author simply tells the story and doesn’t tell you what its relevance might be for future generations. The crossing of the Red Sea was an unforgettable event for those who were there, but what might it be saying to us?

Today's talk explores how God acted in the lives of his people the Israelites, hearing their cry and bringing them out of slavery to freedom. And helps us to explore how God is still active in our lives even today.

Colin Gale reflects on how the first of the ten plagues of Egypt hints at the truth that God alone can bring great good out of the darkest horror.

We look at Moses encounter on Holy Ground and explore how through our worship God reveals more about himself, calls us to obedience in our daily lives and assures us that he is always with us.

What is baptism all about? Why the symbolism of water? The New Testament points back to some Old Testament stories to help us understand. In this talk we consider the story of Moses in a basket in the Nile.

When the Holy Spirit first came on the church, it was a dramatic event. The same strange signs don't happen when people become Christians, but they help us understand what the coming of the Spirit is all about.

What's next? Jesus had died and risen again, but what was next for him and his disciples and what's next for us as a church?

Increasingly people say they want to be 'Spiritual' but don't believe in organised religion. We are not saved by organised religion, but we do need it to help us in our discipleship. In Exodus 18, Moses is given advice on how to organise the people of God.

With the Coronation of King Charles, it is worth reflecting on the Christian understanding of political authority. If Christians see God as the ultimate authority, how are we to relate to earthly rulers? Both the good and the bad? Claire explores the Biblical teaching in Romans 13.

As he writes to challenge the church in Corinth, Paul urges the church not 'to go beyond what is written'. But what does he mean by that and how is he challenging them?

How can we continue with Christian joy in a world of suffering and pain? Peter in this joyful opening of a letter to suffering Christians gives us some pointers.

The resurrection was an event that changed the world, but how? This is a recording of an All Age talk.

The Coronation is coming up, but how does it compare with Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem being proclaimed as king?

In this last in the series on the Lord's Prayer, we look at why we should ask for the forgiveness and sins, how we should do it and how it helps.

Being a mother takes sacrifice. Hannah was desperate to become a mother, so why when God gave her a son did she give him back to God?