St. Luke's, Ramsgate

Mission statements are common for many businesses and organisations today. In this passage, Jesus reads part of Isaiah and applies it to himself to show what his mission was.

Giving in to temptation leads to disaster. It is a tragedy common to us all. Yet Jesus never gives in to temptation. How does he do it? How can we become more like him?

When we sacrifice for others it shows how much we love them. What are we willing to sacrifice for God? In this story Abraham's love for God is tested in a profound and powerful way. Yet his faith holds firm.

How would you respond if some friends turned up out of the blue? Would you offer them a meal? Abraham offers a fantastic meal to some strangers that turn up and discovers an incredible blessing.

This chapter is the longest in Genesis and ends with the marriage of Rebekah and Isaac. In a sense it is a romance, but it is a strange kind of romance...

Hagar has been terribly mistreated by God's people, Abram and Sarai. Yet, the angel of the LORD finds her as she flees and makes some amazing promises to her.

The story of Abraham is foundational for both Judaism and Christianity. In this passage we see God confirm his promises to Abraham in a way that breaks the mould for all religions. Preacher: Colin Gale.

Abraham and Lot faced important choices when arguments broke out. Yet, what motivated Abraham to make the choices he did?

Abraham is one of the Bible's best known characters, but why is this man who lived 4,000 years ago so important? Find out how the promises God made to him are so important for understanding the whole Bible and why Abraham himself is a great example to us.

What are you waiting for? Are you expectant about what Jesus might do? The people of Jesus's day were expectant for the Messiah to come. Then Jesus was baptised.