Pride comes before a fall (Amos 5:18-6:14)

Preached on Sunday 15th June 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister. The sixth sermon in a series on Amos.

Introduction

1. Woe to the “perfect” church… (5:18-27)

…whose services don’t change their lives.

2. Woe to the “important” church…(6:1-3)

…who consider judgement far away.

3. Woe to the indulgent church… (6:4-7)

…who don’t care about the ruin of God’s people

4. For the Lord is coming…(6:8-14)

…and he judges those who turn his beautiful law into poison

Who is this? And do I know him? (Luke 8:40-56)

Preached on Sunday 25th May 2025 by Gavin McGrath, a member of our congregation. A one-off sermon.

  1. Jesus reveals astonishing authority

    • over frightening nature (vv. 22-25)

    • Over demonic powers (vv. 26-29)

    • Over a tragic death - Jairus’ daughter

    • Over a debilitating illness - the bleeding woman

      Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his authority?

    2.Jesus shows a wonderful willingness

    • Willing to tolerate indifference (v. 37)

    • Willing to be interrupted by need (vv. 41, 43-46, 49)

    • Willing to embrace human limitation (v. 45)

    • Willing to be mocked and derided (v. 53)

      Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his willingness?

      3. Jesus displays compassionate care

    • He responds to urgent need (v. 42)

    • He calls the woman “daughter” (v. 48)

    • He protects from shame (v. 47)

    • He brings healing and peace (v. 48)

    • He replaces fear with faith v(v. 49-50)

    • He avoids public spectacle (v. 51)

    • He gently takes her by the hand (v. 54)

    • He affectionately calls her “my child” (v. 54)

    • He cares completely (vv. 55-56)

      Reflection: But who is this? Do I know his care?

Privilege Lost (Amos 2:6-3:15)

Preached on Sunday 18th May 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister. The third sermon in a series on Amos.

  1. The Bitter Fruit of False Worship (2:6-16)
    Israel flouts the Lord’s law (6-8)
    …and ignores God’s love (v9-12)
    Therefore, forfeits the Lord’s blessing (v13-16)

  2. The Bitter Consequences of False Worship (3:1-15)
    Israel have spurned their privilege (v1-2)
    …so the Lord will act (v3-8)
    As he turns against his people (v9-15)