Covenant Church, Newmilns - Sermons: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus

Blessed is the king

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 30 May 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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?

To seek and to save the lost

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 16 May 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 09 May 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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?

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 02 May 2021 10:30:00 +0100

What's it all about?

Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus

Preacher: Benjamin Wilks

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd May 2021

Passages:

Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Luke 18:31-34

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What's at the centre of the Christian faith?

All or nothing

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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?

Keep praying!

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0100

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.

How not to save your life

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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.

Rejoicing over the found

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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?"

What is the kingdom of God like?

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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?

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:30:00 +0000

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!

Constant vigilance!

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0100

The greatest person who ever lived

Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus

Preacher: Benjamin Wilks

Sunday Morning

Date: 23rd August 2020

Passages:

1 Kings 10:1-13
Luke 11:27-32

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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

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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?

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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'.

"Teach us to pray"

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:30:00 +0100

"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's your top priority?

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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.

The depth and breadth of being a neighbour

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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?

Ultimate Joy and Maximum Blessing

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 24 May 2020 10:30:00 +0100

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

Heralding the Kingdom

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 10 May 2020 10:30:00 +0100

Heralding the Kingdom

Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus

Preacher: Benjamin Wilks

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th May 2020

Passage: Luke 10:1-16

Counting the Cost

Benjamin Wilks — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:30:00 +0100

Counting the Cost

Series: Luke 9–19 — Journeying with Jesus

Preacher: Benjamin Wilks

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th April 2020

Passage: Luke 9:51-62