Luke

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?

Don't be Afraid (Luke 12:1-12)

Preached on Sunday 24th September 2023 by Pete Dickson, one of our elders. The second of a two sermon series.

Introduction: Yeast & its big impact

1. The truth will out (3)

2. So do not be afraid (4-7)

3. Here is the real perspective

4. Future certainty (8-10)

5. Disciples Apostles (11-12)

Application

Because we know truly…

…we can truly live.

Can't see the Wood for the Trees (Luke 11:33-54)

Preached on Sunday 17th September 2023 by Pete Dickson, one of our elders. The first of a two sermon series.

Introduction: Light & Darkness (33-36)

1. Key cause of hypocrisy (37-41)

2. Obsession with detail (42)

3. Impressive spirituality (43-44)

4. False piety (45-46)

5. A very heavy burden (47-51)

6. Worst of all…. (52-53)

Application

  • This is not exaggeration

  • This is repeated throughout church history

  • So… don’t switch off the light

"Don't be Afraid" (Luke 4:38 - 5:15)

Preached on Sunday 18th April 2021, by Peter Dickson.

A one-off sermon on Luke 7:36-50

Sermon Notes:

“Don’t be afraid” — why not?

1. Resolute purpose in the midst of chaos (4:38-44)

“That is why I was sent”

2. Revealed truth in the midst of life (5:1-11)

“Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man”

3. Reversal of death in a fallen world (5:12-16)

“Be clean!”