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Praying like Paul
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 19th February 2023
*Passage:* Ephesians 1:15-23
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How should we pray?
I Believe In the Church
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 19th February 2023
*Passages:*
- 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
- Revelation 7:9-17
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I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints...
Fuel for joy
Preacher: J. Kirk van der Swaagh
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 12th February 2023
*Passage:* John 15:1-11
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Apologies for the poor audio quality, we had some technical difficulties.
The one necessary thing
Preacher: J. Kirk van der Swaagh
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th February 2023
*Passage:* Luke 10:38-42
Blessed to overflowing
Series: Ephesians: Doctrine for Life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 5th February 2023
*Passage:* Ephesians 1:3-14
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How are God's people blessed in Christ?
Happy Nomads
Series: Ecclesiastes: Whispers in the wind
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th February 2023
*Passage:* Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26
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Is there meaning in pleasure or hard work?
Chosen in Christ
Series: Ephesians: Doctrine for Life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 29th January 2023
*Passage:* Ephesians 1:3-14
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Chosen by God: arrogance, or assurance?
The Joy of Meaninglessness?
Series: Ecclesiastes: Whispers in the wind
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 29th January 2023
*Passage:* Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26
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Where can wisdom take us?
What does the blessed life look like?
Series: Ephesians: Doctrine for Life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 22nd January 2023
*Passage:* Ephesians 1:3-14
Searching for meaning
Series: Ecclesiastes: Whispers in the wind
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 22nd January 2023
*Passage:* Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
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Why bother with life?
The great commission
Preacher: Fabulous Moyo
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 15th January 2023
*Passage:* Matthew 28:16-20
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We apologise for some noise on the audio this evening.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Series: Ephesians: Doctrine for Life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 15th January 2023
*Passage:* Ephesians 1:1-2
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What's the book of Ephesians all about?
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 8th January 2023
*Passage:* John 14:15-31
The life is in the blood
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 20th March 2022
*Passage:* Leviticus 17:1-16
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The life is in the blood?
Identity & innocence
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 20th March 2022
*Passage:* Luke 22:63-23:25
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On trial for his life, how will Jesus respond?
The day of atonement
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 13th March 2022
*Passage:* Leviticus 16:1-34
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What does the day of atonement say to us today.
I do not know him
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 13th March 2022
*Passage:* Luke 22:54-62
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In the face of challenge, will we deny that Christ is Lord? Will we be any better than Peter?
True wholeness
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 6th March 2022
*Passage:* Leviticus 13:1-14:57
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Where do we find fullness of life?
Suffering & Sovereignty
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 6th March 2022
*Passage:* Luke 22:39-53
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Knowing the depth of suffering, why does Jesus choose to continue to the cross?
The best laid plans
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 20th February 2022
*Passage:* Luke 22:1-13
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Two plans are laid out in Luke 22. Which will succeed?
Religious mis-steps
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 30th January 2022
*Passage:* Luke 20:20-21:4
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When Jesus takes aim at religious mis-steps amid rising tensions with the authorities, what does he suggest instead?
Christ, the Lord
Preacher: Brian Morton
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 23rd January 2022
*Passage:* Revelation 1:1-20
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What hope, for whose church?
Please note, the recording is sadly truncated before the end of the sermon.
The parable of the serving master
Preacher: Phil Stogner
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 23rd January 2022
*Passage:* Luke 12:35-40
Will you quit?
Preacher: Andrew Macleod
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 16th January 2022
*Passage:* Hebrews 12:2
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Recorded at Tain & Fearn Free Church 26/12/2021 and broadcast at Covenant Church Newmilns 16/01/2022
A question of authority
Series: The end of the beginning — Luke 20–24
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 9th January 2022
*Passage:* Luke 20:1-19
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Where does Jesus get the right to act as he does? How should we respond to that authority?
Grace for failures
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 19th December 2021
*Passage:* Leviticus 4:1-6:30
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What does God expect from us when we get things wrong?
Look at the true man
Series: Hebrews — Fix your eyes on Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th December 2021
*Passage:* Hebrews 2:5-18
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Why did Jesus become human?
Look at your great high priest
Series: Hebrews — Fix your eyes on Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th December 2021
*Passage:* Hebrews 4:12-5:10
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What difference does it make that Jesus is our great high priest?
Sacrifice 101
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 5th December 2021
*Passage:* Leviticus 1:1-3:17
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If the goal is fellowship, why would there be so much blood involved?
Look at the one greater than the angels
Series: Hebrews — Fix your eyes on Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th December 2021
*Passage:* Hebrews 1:1-14
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Remember the angelic choir at Jesus' birth? What could be more impressive than that?
Fellowship with a Holy God
Series: Leviticus — Fellowship with a Holy God
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 28th November 2021
*Passage:* Exodus 40:34 - Leviticus 1:2
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Since God is perfectly holy, how can we ever get close to Him?
Look at God's last word
Series: Hebrews — Fix your eyes on Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 28th November 2021
*Passage:* Hebrews 1:1-4
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Do you want to know what God is really like?
The comprehensive insurer
Preacher: Graham Keith
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 21st November 2021
*Passage:* Psalm 91:1-16
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How good is your insurance?
Royal parade
Preacher: Brian Morton
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 14th November 2021
*Passage:* Matthew 21:1-17
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Who is this king?
Ephesians 2:1–10
Preacher: Duncan Murchison
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 14th November 2021
*Passage:* Ephesians 2:1-10
Responding rightly to opposition
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 7th November 2021
*Passage:* Acts 4:1-37
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What do you do when people don't like you?
The pioneer and perfecter of faith
Series: Hebrews — Fix your eyes on Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 7th November 2021
*Passage:* Hebrews 12:1-3
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In a distracted age, where should we focus?
Press Play
Preacher: Andrew Macleod
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 31st October 2021
*Passage:* Psalm 16:1-11
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Have you considered death? Have you considered eternity?
Press Pause
Preacher: Andrew Macleod
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 31st October 2021
*Passage:* Psalm 16:1-11
The first sermon
Preacher: Ian Hamilton
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 24th October 2021
*Passage:* Genesis 3:1-15
God's perfect providence; his strange ways with his people
Preacher: Ian Hamilton
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 24th October 2021
*Passage:* Psalm 138:1-8
The watchword of gratitude
Preacher: Ruairidh Maclean
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 17th October 2021
*Passages:*
- Colossians 3:12-17
- Colossians 4:2-6
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How much does gratitude shape your Christian life?
A mind on glory
Preacher: Ruairidh Maclean
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 17th October 2021
*Passage:* Colossians 3:1-11
A biblical perspective in a troubled world
Preacher: Douglas Cranston
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th October 2021
*Passage:* Revelation 7:9-17
A biblical peace in a troubled world
Preacher: Douglas Cranston
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th October 2021
*Passage:* John 14:15-31
Sorrow turned to joy
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 3rd October 2021
*Passage:* Esther 9:1-10:3
Shepherds eager to serve
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 3rd October 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 5:1-14
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What does humility look like in the church?
Triumph means judgment
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 26th September 2021
*Passage:* Esther 8:1-17
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With Haman out of the way, what's next for God's people?
Commit yourself to your faithful creator
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 26th September 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 4:12-19
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When suffering inevitably arrives, what is our attitude to it?
Live for God
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th September 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 4:1-11
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If doing the right thing will cost you, what will you choose? Sin or suffering?
The tables begin to turn
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 12th September 2021
*Passage:* Esther 6:1-14
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Haman's plot encounters a delicious reversal
He descended into hell
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th September 2021
*Passages:*
- Luke 23:43
- Luke 16:19-31
- Matthew 12:38-41
- 1 Peter 3:18-22
- 2 Corinthians 12:2-4
- Revelation 1:18
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What was Jesus doing on Holy Saturday?
A timely response?
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 5th September 2021
*Passage:* Esther 5:1-14
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God’s people stand under threat of total annihilation. How will Esther respond? What will God do about it?
Prepared to answer
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th September 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 3:13-22
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If someone asked, “Why are you a Christian?”, what would you say?
For such a time as this
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 29th August 2021
*Passage:* Esther 3:1-4:17
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When everything is stacked against us, can we trust that God has a plan?
Repay evil with blessing
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 29th August 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 3:8-12
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The Bible tells us to repay evil with blessing. Does that mean being a doormat?
Faithfulness in strange circumstances
Series: Esther — God behind the scenes
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 22nd August 2021
*Passage:* Esther 1:1-2:23
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How are we to act in strange circumstances?
True Beauty
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 22nd August 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 3:1-7
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What does God consider beautiful?
Living as exiles IN the world
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 15th August 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 2:11-25
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How are we called to live as God’s people in 21st Century Scotland?
Reaching a great city with the gospel
Preacher: Neil Longwe
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 8th August 2021
*Passage:* Acts 17:10-34
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Does your heart break over the Irvine valley?
Living stones; a royal priesthood: the people of God
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 25th July 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 2:4-10
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What do the people of God look like?
Born again to love one another
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 18th July 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
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Withering grass and spiritual milk. What do these have to do with loving one another?
Worshipping the right God in the right way.
Preacher: Jonathan de Groot
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 11th July 2021
*Passages:*
- Exodus 20:4-6
- Exodus 32:1-8
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What does the Second Commandment call us to do?
Holy Children of a Holy Father
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 4th July 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 1:13-21
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How should we live in the light of God's call to 'be holy as I am holy'?
Apologies for the distortion on the audio this week, we had a few tech issues.
Rejoicing in living hope
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 27th June 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 1:3-12
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What kind of hope can sustain you in the midst of various trials?
Living with Fear & Anxiety
Preacher: James Murray
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 20th June 2021
*Passage:* Mark 4:35-41
Elect exiles
Series: 1 Peter — Living Hope far from Home
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 13th June 2021
*Passage:* 1 Peter 1:1-2
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By considering who wrote the letter, and who he wrote it to, we begin to see the significance of this letter for our lives today.
Blessed is the king
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 6th June 2021
*Passage:* Luke 19:28-48
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What's your picture of Jesus? In rapid succession, these verses present Jesus the humble king, the weeping Jesus and the angry Jesus.
While you wait
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 30th May 2021
*Passage:* Luke 19:11-27
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How does Jesus expect us to behave, now between his resurrection and return?
Jesus meets the uninvited guest
Preacher: Greg Doty
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 23rd May 2021
*Passage:* Luke 7:36-50
To seek and to save the lost
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 16th May 2021
*Passage:* Luke 19:1-10
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The heart of the gospel: The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
Have mercy on me
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 9th May 2021
*Passage:* Luke 18:35-43
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What's your deepest need
What's it all about?
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 2nd May 2021
*Passages:*
- Luke 18:31-34
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
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What's at the centre of the Christian faith?
All or nothing
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 25th April 2021
*Passage:* Luke 18:18-30
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Jesus demands 100%. Will you deliver?
Like little children
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 18th April 2021
*Passage:* Luke 18:15-17
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How do we approach God and enter his kingdom?
Humbly to God
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 11th April 2021
*Passage:* Luke 18:9-14
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How do we approach God and enter his kingdom?
He is risen!
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 4th April 2021
*Passages:*
- Romans 6:1-14
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-26
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Why does it matter that Jesus not only died but rose again?
Keep praying!
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 28th March 2021
*Passage:* Luke 18:1-8
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The why and how of persistence in prayer.
Joshua 5–6
Preacher: Matty Guy
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 21st March 2021
*Passage:* Joshua 5:13-6:27
How not to save your life
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 14th March 2021
*Passage:* Luke 17:33
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"Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it." Sounds confusing? Let's think it through!
The coming of the kingdom
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 7th March 2021
*Passage:* Luke 17:20-37
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When Jesus heals ten people, why does only one return to say thank you? What does that suggest for our attitudes today?
It is right to give thanks and praise
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 28th February 2021
*Passage:* Luke 17:11-19
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When Jesus heals ten people, why does only one return to say thank you? What does that suggest for our attitudes today?
Faith & Duty
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 21st February 2021
*Passage:* Luke 17:5-10
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What does God owe you?
Sin & Forgiveness
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 14th February 2021
*Passage:* Luke 17:1-4
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Jesus talks about how we treat one another in terms of sin, rebuke & forgiveness. Join us to worship God and hear from his word.
Listen whilst you can
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 7th February 2021
*Passage:* Luke 16:19-31
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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus may or may not be familiar to you. Either way, it's important for us to hear both what it has to say about our money and about the importance of listening to God speaking.
The law, the prophets and Jesus
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 31st January 2021
*Passage:* Luke 16:16-18
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What does Jesus say about attitudes to God's law, and God's kingdom?
The shrewd manager
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 24th January 2021
*Passage:* Luke 16:1-15
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Jesus calls us to be shrewd, not naive — not least in using our wealth wisely.
The prodigal sons
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 17th January 2021
*Passage:* Luke 15:11-32
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Rebellion, repentance, acceptance, anger and pleading — lots packed in to this familiar parable.
Philippians 4:4
Preacher: Ian Hamilton
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th January 2021
*Passage:* Philippians 4:4
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Morning worship 10/1/2021
Rejoicing over the found
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 3rd January 2021
*Passage:* Luke 15:1-10
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In some familiar parables, Jesus talks about his attitude to the lost.
Costly Discipleship
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 27th December 2020
*Passage:* Luke 14:25-35
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Jesus makes some significant demands of those who wish to be his disciples.
Humility and Exaltation
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 20th December 2020
*Passage:* Luke 14:1-24
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Jesus dines at a Pharisee's house, and talks about pride, humility, exaltation and salvation.
The God of Sorrow
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 13th December 2020
*Passage:* Luke 13:31-35
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Jesus is not forced to the cross by opposing forces, and God's attitude to humanity is perhaps more welcoming that we sometimes think. Join us to think through these ideas from God's word.
Enter through the narrow door
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 6th December 2020
*Passage:* Luke 13:22-30
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This week, Jesus says "Forget abstract philosophising. What about YOU?"
Good News
Preacher: Andrew Macleod
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 29th November 2020
*Passage:* Mark 1:9-20
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The News and the Need
What is the kingdom of God like?
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 22nd November 2020
*Passage:* Luke 13:18-21
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Jesus offers two pictures of how we can understand the kingdom of God, both showing that you shouldn't base your opinion only on what you can see.
Compassion vs. hypocrisy
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 15th November 2020
*Passage:* Luke 13:10-17
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There is a great contrast between the compassion of Jesus and the hypocrisy of the synagogue ruler. But which characterises you?
When tragedy strikes
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 8th November 2020
*Passage:* Luke 13:1-9
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How do we respond to tragedy around us?
Interpreting the Times
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 1st November 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:54-59
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Do you have the sense to understand what's happening around you? The wisdom to predict what's coming?
Why did Jesus come?
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 25th October 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:49-53
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For what reason did Jesus come? His answer in these verses may surprise you!
The lamb who is the lamp
Preacher: Douglas Cranston
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 18th October 2020
*Passages:*
- Revelation 21:1-8
- Revelation 21:22-22:5
- Revelation 7:9-17
The lamb is all the glory
Preacher: Douglas Cranston
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 11th October 2020
*Passage:* Revelation 7:9-17
Constant vigilance!
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 4th October 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:35-48
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What does it look like to be ready for Jesus' return?
Worrying doesn't help
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 27th September 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:22-34
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We worry about all manner of things, much of the time. Jesus offers us a better way.
Store up the right treasure
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 20th September 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:13-21
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What kind of treasure are you storing up? Are you rich towards God?
Healthy Fear
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 13th September 2020
*Passage:* Luke 12:1-12
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Is there such a thing as healthy fear? What should we fear? How should we respond to scary situations?
Woe to the hypocrites
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 6th September 2020
*Passage:* Luke 11:37-54
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What do you think true religion looks like? What kind of behaviour do you think God wants from us? How should we act if we want to please him?
Light & Darkness
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 30th August 2020
*Passage:* Luke 11:33-36
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How do we respond to the good news Jesus brings?
The greatest person who ever lived
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 23rd August 2020
*Passages:*
- Luke 11:27-32
- 1 Kings 10:1-13
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Who would you rank as the the most significant figures in history? Jesus says he claims the number one spot!
Jesus has power over evil
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 16th August 2020
*Passage:* Luke 11:14-28
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The source, sufficiency and necessity of Jesus' power.
Why bother praying?
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 9th August 2020
*Passage:* Luke 11:5-13
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In the next part of Jesus' teaching on prayer, he moves from talking about 'how' to 'why'.
1 Peter 1:13–25
Preacher: John Angus Macleod
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 26th July 2020
*Passage:* 1 Peter 1:13-25
Safely to his heavenly kingdom
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th July 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 4:9-22
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As Paul's life draws towards its end, what does he long for? The answer may surprise you!
"Teach us to pray"
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th July 2020
*Passage:* Luke 11:1-4
What itching ears need to hear
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th July 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 4:1-8
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Paul says Timothy must continue to preach God's word even when people want to hear something different. Is that still true today? What about those of us who aren't professional preachers?
What's your top priority?
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 28th June 2020
*Passage:* Luke 10:38-42
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Much harder than choosing good over bad is choosing the best thing from a selection of good things.
A call to continue
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 21st June 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 3:10-17
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There's a lot to be said for the new and novel. But are we too quick to move away from what we know, from what's already established?
The depth and breadth of being a neighbour
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 14th June 2020
*Passage:* Luke 10:25-37
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It's easy to be a neighbour when we like the people and it doesn't cost us anything. What about all the other times?
Living in terrible times
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 7th June 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 3:1-9
The terms and conditions of the gospel
Preacher: Bob Akroyd
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 31st May 2020
*Passages:*
- Ephesians 2:1-10
- James 2:14-26
Ultimate Joy and Maximum Blessing
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 24th May 2020
*Passage:* Luke 10:17-24
What does it take to be useful?
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 17th May 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 2:20-26
Heralding the Kingdom
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th May 2020
*Passage:* Luke 10:1-16
Words & Workers
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 3rd May 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 2:14-19
Counting the Cost
Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 26th April 2020
*Passage:* Luke 9:51-62
Paradoxical Promises Produce Perseverance
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th April 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 2:11-13
Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th April 2020
*Passage:* Romans 5:1-11
Truth among lies
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th April 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 12:1-8
The unstoppable word
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 29th March 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 2:8-10
When foundations crumble
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 22nd March 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 11:1-7
The soldier, the athlete and the farmer
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 15th March 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Why aren't you here when I need you?
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 15th March 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 10:1-18
Guard the treasure
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 9th March 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 1:5-18
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the Virgin Mary
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 8th March 2020
*Passage:* Matthew 1:18-25
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The video mentioned at the start of the sermon can be found here.
Paul's dear son
Series: 2 Timothy — Guard the gospel
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 3rd March 2020
*Passage:* 2 Timothy 1:1-5
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You can access the overview video of 2 Timothy from the Bible Project (as referred to at the start) at the Bible project, here.
Victory accomplished and anticipated
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 1st March 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 9:1-20
Crowned with glory & honour
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 23rd February 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 8:1-9
According to God's pattern
Series: Exodus — Who is this God?
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 16th February 2020
*Passage:* Exodus 39:1-40:38
Hope for the unjustly accused
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 16th February 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 7:1-17
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 9th February 2020
*Passage:* John 1:1-18
Defiant hope on the dark nights of the soul
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 2nd February 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 6:1-10
Hate & love; banishment & protection
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th January 2020
*Passage:* Psalm 5:1-12
Almighty, creator of heaven and earth
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 12th January 2020
*Passages:*
- Psalm 135:1-21
- Psalm 104:1-18
Who will bring us prosperity?
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 8th December 2019
*Passage:* Psalm 4:1-8
Salvation belongs to the Lord
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 1st December 2019
*Passage:* Psalm 3:1-8
Finding true freedom
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 17th November 2019
*Passage:* Psalm 2:1-12
In God the Father
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th November 2019
*Passage:* John 1:1-11
Which way will you walk?
Series: Psalms 1–12 — The way of the righteous in the muck of life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 3rd November 2019
*Passage:* Psalm 1:1-6
I believe
Series: The Apostles' Creed: Ancient truths for God's people today
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 6th October 2019
*Passages:*
- Psalm 34:1-22
- Romans 10:5-13
Pursue righteousness
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 12th August 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 6:11-16
Godliness and contentment
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 5th August 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 6:2-10
Can you be too cheerful?
Series: Luke 1–9
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 5th August 2018
*Passage:* Luke 5:33-39
What about the elders?
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 8th July 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Godly faithfulness
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 24th June 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 5:3-16
A duty of care
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 17th June 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 5:3-16
Family means gentleness and purity
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 10th June 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 5:1-2
Keep the main thing the main thing
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 3rd June 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 4:11-16
Train yourself to be Godly
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 20th May 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 4:6-10
Every good gift II
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 13th May 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 4:1-5
Conduct in the church of the living God
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 29th April 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Who leads the church? (II — Elders)
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 1st April 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Adorned with good deeds
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Date: 18th March 2018
Passage: 1 Timothy 2:8-10
One God, of all people
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 4th March 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Hope for a blasphemer?
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 25th February 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 1:12-20
Law, what is it good for?
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 18th February 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 1:1-11
A blueprint for church life
Series: 1 Timothy — A blueprint for church life
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 4th February 2018
*Passage:* 1 Timothy 1:1-4
Happily ever after?
Series: Ruth: Grace in the everyday
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 10th December 2017
*Passage:* Ruth 4:11-22
The tender mercy of our God (The birth of John the Baptist)
Series: Luke 1–9
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 10th December 2017
*Passage:* Luke 1:57-80
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Apologies for the poor audio quality
Redemption accomplished
Series: Ruth: Grace in the everyday
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 26th November 2017
*Passage:* Ruth 4:1-12
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Apologies for the poor quality of the audio.
Excitement overflows
Series: Luke 1–9
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 26th November 2017
*Passage:* Luke 1:39-56
Wanted: One Redeemer
Series: Ruth: Grace in the everyday
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 19th November 2017
*Passage:* Ruth 3:1-18
The servant and the saviour
Series: Luke 1–9
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 19th November 2017
*Passage:* Luke 1:26-38
The great provider
Series: Ruth: Grace in the everyday
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 12th November 2017
*Passage:* Ruth 2:1-23
Hope despite bitterness
Series: Ruth: Grace in the everyday
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Evening
*Date:* 29th October 2017
*Passage:* Ruth 1:19-22
Introduction
Series: Luke 1–9
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 29th October 2017
*Passage:* Luke 1:1-4
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Apologies for poor quality audio.
Maturity through unity, not uniformity
Preacher: Benjamin Wilks
Sunday Morning
*Date:* 22nd October 2017
*Passage:* 1 Corinthians 12:12-26
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Apologies for the poor audio quality.