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

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

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

Privilege Lost (Amos 2:6-3:15)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 18th May 2025 by Stephen Ballingall. 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)

2. The Roar that Reaches its Prey (Amos 1:2-2:5)

The Roar that Reaches its Prey (Amos 1:2-2:5)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 6th April 2025 by Stephen Ballingall. The second sermon in a series on Amos.

1. The Lion of Judgement

Tyre & Edom - who treat people as objects

Ammonites & Moab - who betray their brothers

Judah - who spurned their privelege

2. The Judgement of God is:

Principled

Personal

Patient

3. The Great Danger of Sinful World

Even Barnabas was Led Astray (Galatians 2:11-21)

Even Barnabas was Led Astray (Galatians 2:11-21)
Pete Dickson
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Preached on Sunday 16th February 2025 by Pete Dickson, one of our elders. The first sermon in an occasional series in Galatians.

  1. Righteous fury at the hypocrisy of elitism

  2. Religious extras cause dangerous divisions

  3. Rebuilding a prison of slavery makes no sense

  4. I found pardon at the foot of the cross, forgiveness full and free

12. Standing Firm as Christ's Church (1 Peter 5:5-14)

Standing Firm as Christ's Church (1 Peter 5:5-14)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 9th March 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
The twelfth sermon in a series on 1 Peter.

  1. v5-7 Humble under God’s mighty hand

  2. v8-9. Watchful in Adversity

  3. v10-11. Called to Glory

    So … this I the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

11. Leading Like Christ While Under Pressure (1 Peter 5:1-4)

Leading Like Christ While Under Pressure (1 Peter 5:1-4)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 2nd March 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
The eleventh sermon in a series on 1 Peter.

  1. Christian Leaders will Share Christ’s Sufferings

  2. Christian Leaders are to Lead Like Christ

  3. Christian Leaders will Share Christ’s Crown

10. Sharing in the Glorious Scars of Our Saviour (1 Peter 4:12-19)

Sharing in the Glorious Scars of Our Saviour (1 Peter 4:12-19)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 23rd February 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
The tenth sermon in a series on 1 Peter.

  1. Embracing Christ’s pattern (v12-13)

  2. Displaying Chirst’s Glory (v14-16)

  3. Proved as Christ’s people (v17-18)

  4. Trusting Christ’s Father (v19)

9. Armed for Warfare (1 Peter 4:1-11)

Armed for Warfare (1 Peter 4:1-11)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 9th February 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
The ninth sermon in a series on 1 Peter.

  1. Under Pressure from Outside the Church
    Pressure to conform (v3-4)
    Think like Christ (v1-2)
    Look to the future (v5-6)

  2. Under Pressure from Inside the Church
    Rely on God (v7)
    Love one another (v8-11a)
    Which glorifies Christ (v11b)

8. Confident Witness Under Pressure (1 Peter 3:13-22)

Confident Witness Under Pressure (1 Peter 3:13-22)
Stephen Ballingall
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Preached on Sunday 2nd February 2025 by Stephen Ballingall, our minister.
The eighth sermon in a series on 1 Peter.

  1. When you suffer for doing good … witness to Christ
    Have no fear
    Hold out your hope
    Remember the eternal perspective

  2. When you suffer for doing good … have confidence in Christ