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West Kilbride Parish ChurchThe First Commandment - Exodus 20In this new series, we consider the 10 commandments from Exodus chapter 20 and ask ourselves the question:
'Are they still relevant today?'
In this sermon, we look at the first commandment and how it shapes all the other commandments and tells us what God requires from us.
First preached: 18th January 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
2026-01-1927 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchProverbs 3 and 16 - Vision for 2030In this sermon, we think about the 2030 vision that the elders and teams have been working on. We think of the issues that we face as a church in line with many Church of Scotland congregations and how the 2030 vision is seen as a way of addressing these weaknesses.
However, we also use Proverbs 3: 1-6 and Proverbs 16: 1-9 as a reminder that any plans that we make must be in line with God's plans - and unless God is in the plans we make, we will surely fail. Therefore, to seek after God in prayer is paramount as...
2026-01-1223 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchKnowing Jesus - Philippians 3: 1-14In this sermon at the start of 2026, we study Philippians 3 and see Paul's wholehearted desire to 'know Christ'. We link this in with our vision statement ('Knowing Jesus and making Jesus known') and ask whether our desire to know Christ is the same as Paul's. We also look at the practical implications of having a life changed by Jesus in terms of our stewardship and our resolutions.
First preached: 4th January 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
2026-01-0522 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Coming of the King - Born of a Virgin, Immanuel!In this third part of our series, we think about how it was prophesied by Isaiah that Jesus would be born of a virgin and called Immanuel. In Matthew's Gospel, we see how this is fulfilled and how Matthew recognises its fulfilment.
We also think about why it is important that Jesus is born of a virgin and what Jesus being Immanuel (God is with us) means for us.
First preached: 30th November 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-12-0821 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Coming of the King - The ProphetIn this sermon on the eve of Advent, David Clark considers Deuteronomy 18: 15-22 and Moses foretelling that there will be a Prophet to come. This is fulfilled in Jesus - as explained in Acts 3: 17-26.
First preached: 23rd November 2025.
Speaker: David Clark.
2025-11-2622 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Coming of the King - The Support ActIn this sermon as we come towards Advent, we focus on Old Testament prophecies about Jesus and how they are fulfilled in the New Testament.
In this sermon, we consider Malachi 4: 1-6 and Matthew 11: 1-15 and think about the 'Elijah who is to come' and how this was fulfilled in John the Baptist.
We then compare John the Baptist and Elijah and see how they both encouraged people away from idolatry and towards God - with John pointing towards Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
First preached: 16...
2025-11-1728 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 6: 12-23 - Slaves to GodIn this sermon, we complete our study in Romans 6 and think about what it means for the power of sin to be broken and to instead be a slave to God. And of course, it is in being a slave to God that we are most free.
First preached: 2nd November 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-11-1725 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchPsalm 116 - What shall we render unto the Lord?In this sermon, David Clark leads us through Psalm 116.
First preached: 26th October 2025.
Speaker: David Clark
2025-11-1718 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchLuke 18: 1-8 - Persistence in PrayerIn this sermon, Brian Murray reflects on Luke 18: 1-8 and the parable of the persistent widow.
First preached: 19th October 2025.
Speaker: Brian Murray.
2025-10-2124 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 6: 1-11 - The Broken Power of SinIn this sermon, we think about how Paul shows how perverse it would be to continue living in sin just so that the grace of God could increase. Living in this lawless (antinomian) way is impossible for God's children who have been reborn and who now live by the Spirit.
First preached: 12th October 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-10-2124 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 5: 12-21 - Adam and Jesus contrastedIn this sermon, we see who we are in our natural selves in Adam - but also the benefits that Jesus brings to us as the 'second Adam'.
We think about the 7 'buts' in this passage - and the 1 'now' which shows the wonderful benefit of faith in Jesus Christ.
First preached: 28th September 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-09-2928 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 5: 6-11 - At just the right timeIn this sermon, we think about all the benefits of faith - and the wonder that at just the right time, whilst we were still sinners, Christ died for us. We also think of the amazing reality that when we believe in Jesus, we are friends with God because of what he has done.
First preached: 21st September 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-09-2323 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 5: 1-5 - The Positive Outworkings of FaithIn this sermon, we look at the positive outworkings of faith in Jesus - that faith brings us peace, joy (even in suffering) and hope.
First preached: 7th September 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-09-0822 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 4: 18-25 - The Kind of Faith Abraham had.In this sermon, we think about the kind of faith that Abraham had - and that it was not blind faith, but a faith based on God's Word.
Similarly, even when the evidence goes against it, we are called to have faith in God who can do the impossible because of what his word says.
First preached: 31st August 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-09-0126 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 4: 9-17 - Abraham, father of all who have faithIn this sermon on Romans 4: 9-17, we think about how Abraham had faith before he was circumcised and how therefore he is the father of all who have faith. This meant that for Jewish background believers and for Gentile background believers that what was important was faith in Jesus Christ. And only that faith could save them.
We then go on to think about how no matter who we are, that we too can be saved by faith - and that we shouldn't be surprised to see the unlikely saved by faith too.
First preached: 10th...
2025-08-1127 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 4: 1-8 - The Faith of AbrahamIn this sermon, we re-start our series in Romans that we began in Autumn 2024. We re-cap the first chapters of Romans, before concentrating on Romans 4: 1-8. In this passage, Paul makes it clear that Abraham was declared righteous by faith and not by his deeds and how, in the Lord Jesus, this remains the same for us.
First preached: 3rd August 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-08-0423 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Corinthians 7: 1-16; 29-40 - Connected 3 - Marriage and SinglenessIn the third of our series looking at our connections and relationships, we come to 1 Corinthians 7 and think about marriage and singleness. We think about the boundaries that God has put in place which are not to restrict us - but to allow us to flourish. We look at what a blessing it is to be married... and what a blessing it is to be single - and that whatever we are called to, we should honour God in our relationships.
First preached: 15th June 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-06-1725 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchActs 2: 1-13 - PentecostIn this sermon, Robin Davis leads us to think about Pentecost from Acts 2: 1-13.
First preached: 8th June 2025.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2025-06-1039 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGenesis 2 / 1 John 4 - Connected 2In the second in our series about being connected, we look at our relationships with each other. We think about how we are not meant to be alone - but are made in the image of God for relationship. As the Godhead is in relationship and is love; so we are to be in relationship with each other and to love.
First preached: 25th May 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-05-2822 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchConnected 1 - John 21: 1-19In this series, we are thinking about our relationships and our connections. In this introduction to this series, we think of the most important connection of all - our connection with Jesus.
Do we love Jesus more than anyone and anything else? If we do, he calls us to follow him.
First preached: 18th May 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-05-1919 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 5: 13-16 - Salt and Light (National Sports Sunday)We were delighted to have Mark Fleming with us for National Sports Sunday. Mark is the National Director for Sports Chaplaincy in Scotland.
In this sermon, Mark speaks from Matthew 5 about being salt and light.
First preached: 11th May 2025.
Speaker: Mark Fleming
2025-05-1236 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Corinthians 15: 1-9 - What is most important?In this Sunday Evening sermon, we think about the basics of the gospel and what is most important in our lives - that Jesus died and rose again.
First preached: 4th May 225.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-05-0627 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 28: 16-20 - The Great CommissionThis is our final sermon in Matthew's Gospel. Though Jesus has completed everything that he has to do through his death and resurrection, the story has not ended. Because Jesus gives us a commission to 'Go and make disciples of all nations baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit'.
First preached: 4th May 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-05-0628 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 28: 1-15 - The Empty TombIn this sermon, we continue our series in Matthew's Gospel and consider the empty tomb. The women who go to the tomb early on the Sunday morning find it empty - and then meet with the risen Jesus.
The guards fall into a faint when they see the angel of the Lord and the stone rolled away. After speaking to the priests, they accept a bribe and spread the rumour that Jesus' body was stolen by the disciples.
We are therefore confronted with the empty tomb - and we have to decide for ourselves what h...
2025-04-2827 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 27: 32-66 - The crucifixionThroughout Holy Week in 2025, we travelled through Matthew 27 as Jesus went to the cross.
In this sermon, Jesus is crucified and buried. We think of what this signifies and means for us as sinful humanity.
First preached: 18th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-04-2229 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 27: 27-31 = The soldiers mock JesusThroughout Holy Week in 2025, we travelled through Matthew 27 as Jesus went to the cross.
In this sermon, we think of the mockery that the soldiers show Jesus - despite Jesus being the very Son of God and the Saviour that we need.
First preached: 17th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-04-2223 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 27: 20-26 - Jesus or Barabbas?Throughout Holy Week in 2025, we travelled through Matthew 27 as Jesus went to the cross.
In this sermon, we think about the choice the crowd made to release Barabbas and not Jesus - and how the innocent took the place of the guilty.
First preached: 16th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-04-2225 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 27: 11-19 - Pilate's DilemmaThroughout Holy Week in 2025, we travelled through Matthew 27 as Jesus went to the cross.
In this sermon, we think about the dilemma facing Pontius Pilate who clearly knows that Jesus is innocent.
First preached: 15th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-04-2222 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 27:1-10 - The demise of JudasThroughout Holy Week in 2025, we travelled through Matthew 27 as Jesus went to the cross.
In this sermon, we think about the plight of Judas Iscariot.
First preached: 14th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-04-2223 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 21: 1-11 - Palm SundayWe were delighted to have Rev. Ross Mitchell preaching on Palm Sunday! Here is his message from Matthew 21: 1-11.
First preached: 13th April 2025.
Speaker: Ross Mitchell.
2025-04-2226 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 57-68 - Jesus before the CouncilIn this sermon, we see Jesus being falsely accused and condemned by the High Priest and the Council.
The priests and elders were unable to see beyond their own power - and saw Jesus as an inconvenience and someone to be got rid of at any cost. We think about how we are to stand for truth - even when it is inconvenient - and how much Jesus went through, just for us.
First preached: 30th March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-03-3123 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 47-56 - Jesus is betrayedIn this sermon, we think about Jesus being betrayed by Judas. We note how Jesus' demeanour has changed from agony to peace as he centres himself in the Father's will. And we see an example for us in prayer.
And we see how amazing it is that Jesus is willing to go through betrayal and desertion as he goes to the cross - something that only he can do - and him alone.
First preached: 23rd March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-03-2427 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 36-46 - GethsemaneIn this sermon, we consider Matthew 26: 36-46 and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
We think about the agonies that Jesus went through and his temptation to not go through with the cross. But we see how he submits himself to his Father's will and says 'Your will be done'.
First preached: 16th March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-03-1724 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 31-35 - Jesus predicts Peter's denialIn this sermon, we hear of Jesus predicting that all the disciples will desert him before he goes to the cross. We see how Jesus sees this as a fulfilment of Scripture and also the disciples vociferous denials that they will do such a thing. We reflect on how though the disciples are well-meaning - that they are also human and cannot do what they want to do - something Paul reflects in Romans 7. Despite this, Jesus also gives the disciples encouragement that after he is risen, he will meet them again at Galilee - therefore there is hope...
2025-03-1027 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchJohn 13: 1-30 - Jesus washes the disciples feetIn this Evening Service reflection and as we were celebrating Communion, we focused on the Last Supper from John's gospel. We asked the question as to why it was so different from the version in the other three gospels and wondered at the amazing example Jesus shows in washing the disciples feet.
First preached: 2nd March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay
2025-03-0427 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 17-30 - The Last SupperIn this sermon, we think about how Jesus chose the Passover Meal to be his 'last supper' and how through taking the bread and wine he points towards the cross and the resurrection.
First preached: 2nd March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-03-0423 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 26: 1-16 - Jesus is anointedWe continue our series in Matthew's gospel, and we read of Jesus being anointed with expensive perfume at Bethany. In this sermon, we see Mary's great act of devotion sandwiched between the chief priests plotting to kill Jesus and Judas plotting to betray Jesus. And we ask the question - which is the bigger waste? The perfume poured over Jesus head or the three years that Judas has spent with Jesus which hasn't softened his heart. Hopefully we see that Mary's act of great love for Jesus is not a waste - and that we too ought to love...
2025-02-1824 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 25: 31-46 - The Final JudgementIn this sermon, we look at Jesus final teaching on the end times and the separation of the sheep and the goats.
We think of the consequences of rejecting Jesus by not showing the fruit that shows we are a true disciple but also the glorious inheritance of the kingdom for those who trust in Jesus and walk with him.
First preached: 9th February 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-02-1027 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchColossians 3: 1-11 - New Life in ChristIn this Sunday Evening sermon, we think about the new life that we have in Christ. And we think also about having a heavenly perspective that is fully focused on Christ - who is our all in all.
First preached: 2nd February 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-02-0325 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchJames 2: 14-26 - Faith and Works - Paul Algeo, Blythswood CareWe were delighted to have Paul Algeo from Blythswood Care with us sharing about the work of Blythswood and from James 2: 14-26 - Faith and Works.
First preached: 2nd February 2025.
Speaker: Paul Algeo.
2025-02-0332 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 25: 14-30 - The Parable of the Three ServantsIn this sermon on Matthew 25: 14-30, we consider the Parable of the Three Servants (perhaps more commonly recognised as the Parable of the Talents) as Jesus continues his teaching on the End Times. We think about being ready - but also the need to be prepared and making sure that we are. This sermon was preached on the Sunday after Storm Eowyn and so the illustration of the Red Alert which appeared on smartphones throughout the Central Belt of Scotland is used.
First preached: 26th January 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-01-2724 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Ten Bridesmaids (Matthew 25: 1-13) - Making sure we are ready!In this sermon from Matthew 25: 1-13 we resume our study in Matthew's Gospel looking at the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids. This parable is part of Jesus' teaching about the end times as he comes towards the end of his earthly life. In this parable, he encourages the disciples to be ready and to be prepared - and the dire consequences if they aren't. Similarly, we are encouraged to be ready and to be wise - and to be locked in with Jesus for eternity!
First preached: 19th January 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-01-2026 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchHebrews 1 - Jesus is the Son of GodIn this sermon, David Clark helpfully leads us through Hebrews 1 and asks the question as to whether we think of Jesus as a baby, man or the Son of God.
First preached: 12th January 2025.
Speaker: David Clark.
2025-01-1330 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchLuke 2: 41-52 - Jesus at the TempleIn this sermon, we think about how the story of Jesus continues post-Christmas and doesn't stop. We consider the story of Jesus at the temple and the lessons that we can learn as we enter 2025.
First preached: 5th January 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
2025-01-0625 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchAdvent 3 - Joy - Matthew 2: 1-12In this sermon, we think about joy mainly from Matthew 2: 1-12 and the story of the wise men.
We also think about general revelation and special revelation - and how although the Wise Men began with a general revelation that the King of the Jews was born, it was through special revelation that they ended up with a personal encounter with Jesus - and they worshipped him.
First preached: 15th December 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-12-1625 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchAdvent 2 - Peace - Isaiah 9 and Luke 2For the second Sunday in Advent, Robin Davis leads us through the theme of 'Peace' from Isaiah 9 and Luke 2.
First preached: 8th December 2024
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2024-12-1038 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchAdvent 1 - Peace - Isaiah 11In this sermon for Advent, we look at Genesis 3, Isaiah 7 and 9 - but mainly Isaiah 11 which focuses on the 'Root of David' and the Kingdom that he will bring in. We see how Jesus brings hope to the Israelites - and also to us!
First preached: 1st December 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-12-0327 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchLuke 10: 25-37 - The Good Samaritan - TearfundFor our morning service, we were delighted to welcome Robbie Morrison from Tearfund who shared about their work and also brought God's Word from Luke 10 - the story of the Good Samaritan.
First preached: 24th November 2024.
Speaker: Robbie Morrison.
2024-11-2632 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchEphesians 1: 15-19a - Open the Eyes of my HeartIn this sermon at an Evening Service, Paul Selman brings a reflection on what 'Opening the eyes of our heart' truly means.
First preached: 3rd November 2024.
Speaker: Paul Selman.
2024-11-0427 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 3: 21-26 - But now...In this sermon, having read all that Paul has said about all falling short of God's glory and all being sinners - we finally see the solution to sin. Because Jesus comes into the world and lays down his life. And anyone who believes in him is made right with God. We also explore a little about 'propitiation' and how the sacrifice of Jesus turns away the wrath of God against sin and sinners.
First preached: 3rd November 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-11-0420 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 3: 9-20 - The Sinful ConditionIn this sermon, we look at Romans 3: 9-20 which concludes the first main part of Paul's letter to the Romans from 1:18 through to 3:20. We see how Paul has laid a firm foundation and shows that all are sinners and that no-one is righteous - it doesn't matter if you are Jew or Gentile. Therefore by the end of 3:20, the question in our minds ought to be... 'How then can we be saved?'
2024-10-2824 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchServing others - Isaiah 42: 1-9 and Mark 10: 35-45In this sermon, Brian Murray leads us particularly through Mark 10 and what it means to serve others.
First preached: 20th October 2024.
Speaker: Brian Murray.
2024-10-2227 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchEphesians 1: 1-9 - Blessed, loved, chosen and adopted!In this sermon in Ephesians 1, we think about what a blessing it is to be a Christian - that we are blessed, loved, chosen and adopted and these things are not to be taken for granted!
First preached: 13th October 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-10-2223 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 2: 17-29 - The Jews and the LawIn this sermon, we focus on Romans 2: 17-29 where we see Paul reflect on how the Law and Circumcision cannot be relied on by the Jews to bring them into a relationship with God. And so Paul is preparing us for the beginning of chapter 3 where he makes it clear that everyone - Jew and Gentile - is a sinner who needs God's grace.
We also think about how our spiritual heritage can't save us but as we see the reality that we are sinners it can only lead to one conclusion... we need a Saviour.
2024-09-3029 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMark 5: 1-20 - Jesus heals a demon possessed manWe were delighted to have Rev Andrew Rooney with us to share about the work of Compassion UK.
Andrew spoke to us from Mark 5: 1-20 about Jesus healing the demon-possessed man.
First preached: 15th September 2024.
Speaker: Andrew Rooney.
2024-09-1627 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 2: 1-16 - God's judgement of sinIn this sermon, Robin Davis leads us through Romans 2: 1-16 and God's judgement of sin.
First preached: 8th September 2024.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2024-09-0936 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 1: 18-32 - Idolatry and ImmoralityIn this difficult passage in Romans 1, we see Paul showing the Romans why they need a Saviour - whether Jew or Gentile. The reason is that everyone has an understanding from creation and from conscience that there is a God - but man prefers to worship idols. Therefore, God gives them over to their sinful desires as part of his anger against sin. This is all building to Paul's principal point from verses 16-17 - that Jesus is the very Saviour we need and forgiveness is found in him.
First preached: 1st September 2024.
Speaker: James Mc...
2024-09-0231 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 1:16-17 - Not Ashamed of the GospelIn this sermon we think about how verses 16 and 17 in Romans 1 act as theme verses for the whole letter.
We think about how the gospel is shows God's power to bring salvation - and how we are made righteous in Christ by faith.
First preached: 25th August 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-08-2629 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchJohn 6v22-29 -The work of the Lord... is to believe!In this evening reflection, we focus on John 6: 22-29 and think about the work that Jesus requires of us. And it is nothing onerous! It is simply to believe in Him!
However believing in Jesus, though free, is not easy and will cost us everything we have. And yet - it will be worth it!
First preached: 4th August 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-08-0834 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 1: 8-15 - Paul's PassionIn this sermon, we see Paul continue his opening remarks in his letter to the Romans - and we see what his passion is - to visit the Romans and to share the Good News about Jesus!
In a similar way, we think about our own priorities and desires - putting Jesus first and sharing the good news.
First preached: 4th August 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-08-0829 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRomans 1: 1-7 - All about JesusThis is the first sermon in a series on Paul's letter to the Romans.
In these opening verses, we see how Paul introduces himself and how he sets out his stall about the gospel - that the Good News is all about Jesus.
First preached: 28th July 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-07-2930 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 3:15 - 4:1a - Samuel Speaks for the LordIn this sermon we see how after the Lord has spoken to Samuel that Samuel may have been afraid to pass that message on. But we think about how Eli was wise in helping Samuel to speak - but not so wise in how he responded to the message Samuel brought.
We also think about how we are called to speak - and to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
First preached: 16th June 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-06-1728 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 3: 1-14 - God calls SamuelIn this sermon, Robin Davis leads us through 1 Samuel 3: 1-14 and the call of God upon Samuel's life.
First preached: 9th June 2024.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2024-06-1031 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGenesis 22: 1-14 - Come up here - Give God your best!As part of the Keswick Ayrshire weekend, we were delighted to have Tommy MacNeil with us in West Kilbride and he encouraged us to 'Give God our best!' from Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac.
First preached: 2nd June 2024.
Speaker: Tommy MacNeil.
2024-06-0442 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 2: 26-37 - Judgment on Eli and his familyIn this passage in 1 Samuel, we see judgment being brought upon Eli because of his failure to discipline his sons and put the Lord first.
We ask the question as to whether we are putting the Lord first - and how the Lord's judgement can be merciful.
We also think about how even though it is 1 Samuel, there are already whispers of Jesus here!
First preached: 26th May 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-05-2825 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 2: 12-26 - The Dreadful, the Delightful and the Difficult.In this sermon on 1 Samuel 2: 12-26 we see the focus begin to shift onto the person of Samuel. Samuel is growing up in the Tabernacle and is faithfully serving the Lord.
We see:
The Dreadful - The awful sin of Eli's sons.
The Delightful - God's grace and favour to Hannah.
The Difficult - That the Lord has decided to bring judgement on Eli's sons before Eli even rebukes them because their hearts are hard.
First preached: 19th May 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-05-2036 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 2: 1-11 - Hannah's Prayer of Praise!In this sermon, we see Hannah praising God for giving her a son and taking away her shame. However, from her own personal and lived experience, Hannah then moves to give thanks for the character of God and for the salvation which he will bring of which her own experience is a small token.
First preached: 12th May 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-05-1327 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 1: 19-28 - Hannah Surrenders All!In this sermon, we see Hannah's prayer is answered as she bears a son - Samuel. However, we also see how Hannah is faithful to her promise to give Samuel over to the Lord despite the temptation it must have been to keep him for herself. We also think about the importance of handing our children over to the Lord.
First preached: 5th May 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-05-0926 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 1v9-18 - Hannah's First PrayerIn this sermon, Robin Davis leads us through Hannah's prayer of pain as she seeks the Lord in her despair. We are reminded that God hears us and cares for us in our pain - and we can trust in him.
First preached: 28th April 2024.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2024-05-0228 minWest Kilbride Parish Church1 Samuel 1v1-8 - Hannah's PainIn this sermon, we think about Hannah and her struggle to conceive - particularly when she is being taunted for being childless. We explore and look at examples in the Bible of women who have struggled like Hannah - and we see how God often looks out for those who are struggling and is gracious. It is a reminder to us that in our struggles, God truly does care.
First preached: 21st April 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-04-2323 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchEndtimes - Matthew 24: 26-51In this sermon, we look at Jesus' teaching on the endtimes. There is much in this passage that is difficult and is debated and we consider some of those issues including the Great Tribulation and the Millennium.
However, we see that Jesus' application is easy for us to understand - that he is going to return again, and when he does we need to ensure that we are ready.
First preached: 17th March 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-03-1933 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMan does not live by bread alone - Matthew 4 and Deuteronomy 8In this sermon, Robin Davis picks up a lent theme and shows how Jesus used the Scriptures in the face of temptation. In a similar way, we also need to spend time in God's word.
First preached: 10th March 2024.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2024-03-1817 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchEndtimes - Matthew 24: 1-25In this sermon, we begin looking at Jesus' teaching on the endtimes. We think about what happened when the temple was destroyed and about the birth pains before the end will come.
First preached: 3rd March 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-03-0425 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchSeven Woes - Matthew 23: 1-39In this sermon, we look at the seven 'woes' or 'sorrows' found in Matthew 23 as Jesus condemns the hypocrisy of the religious leaders.
We think about how we need to follow Jesus' kingdom ways to avoid hypocrisy - and how Jesus grieves over those who turn away from him.
First preached: 25th February 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-02-2636 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMatthew 22v34-46 - The Greatest Commandment and the MessiahIn this passage in Matthew's Gospel (Ch.22v34-46) we see the Pharisees again trying to trap Jesus and Jesus again astounding them with his answer about the greatest commandment.
Jesus then asks the Pharisees a question about the Messiah.
In this sermon, we think about how the greatest commandment - to love God and our neighbour - is linked to who the Messiah is.
First preached: 18th February 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-02-2024 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchDeath is not the end - 2 Corinthians 5v1-10In this Evening Reflection, we think about the subject of death from 2 Corinthians 5: 1-10. But rather than this being morbid, we are reminded that death is not the end - that eternal life is a reality - and that should affect how we live here on earth now.
First preached: 12th February 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-02-1428 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchTrying to Trap Jesus - Matthew 22v15-33In this sermon, we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees trying to trap Jesus into saying something that would lead to his arrest.
The Pharisees lead with a question about taxes whilst the Sadducees question Jesus with a convoluted question about the resurrection.
In answering these questions, Jesus shows wisdom that only God could show and that He is the truth.
First preached: 11th February 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-02-1428 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Parable of the Great Feast - Matthew 22:1-14In this sermon, we look at Jesus' parable of the great feast. In this parable, we see how many are invited, but it is important to be appropriately clothed. Only Jesus can clothe us with the righteousness we need.
First preached: 4th February 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-02-1428 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Parables of the Two Sons and the Evil Farmers - Matthew 21: 28-46In this sermon on Matthew 21: 28-46, we think about two parables that Jesus tells against the religious authorities.
We see that actions really do count more than words and that we need to respond to Jesus with repentance and faith.
First preached: 28th January 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-01-2929 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Authority of Jesus - Matthew 21: 12-27In this sermon in our series in Matthew, we think about the authority Jesus has in driving out the buyers and sellers from the Temple, healing and withering the Fig Tree. We think through how all these scenes are related - and how Jesus is showing that the Temple system is broken and that he himself is the true temple because he is the Son of God.
First preached: 14th January 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-01-1627 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchNot Forsaking your First Love - Revelation 2:1-7In this sermon at the beginning of 2024, we reflect on Revelation 2: 1-7 and the church in Ephesus. This church did many things right, but their heart was in the wrong place and certainly not on fire for God.
As individual Christians and as a church, we need to making sure that we are not 'forsaking our first love' - but that we know Jesus and love him.
First preached: 7th January 2024.
Speaker: James McNay.
2024-01-0822 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchJohn the Baptist prepares the way - Mark 1v1-8In this sermon on the second Sunday of Advent, Robin Davis focuses on the good news about Jesus Christ as proclaimed by John the Baptist and how we can prepare to receive that news through repentance and faith.
First preached: 10th December 2023.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
2023-12-2030 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchWaiting... a reflection on Acts 1 and 2 for AdventIn this sermon on the Evening of the first Sunday in Advent, David Clark reflects on 'waiting' using Acts 1: 6-11 and Acts 2: 42-47 as his base.
First preached: 3rd December 2023.
Speaker: David Clark.
2023-12-2024 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe birth of John the Baptist foretold - Luke 1: 5-25In this sermon on the first Sunday of Advent, we think about the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth and the foretelling of the birth of John the Baptist.
We think about how God heard the cries of his people - and was preparing to send a Saviour. And we also think about how God also heard the cry of Zechariah and Elizabeth and their longing for a child - and how God is able to work at the macro and micro level!
First preached: 3rd December 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-12-2028 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMonth of Remembrance 2 - Deuteronomy 9-10In the second of our series, we look at Deuteronomy 9: 1-8; 25 - 10: 1a. In this sermon we think about the promises of God which are always sure, the total depravity of humanity and the irresistable grace of God.
First preached: 19th November 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-11-2329 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchRemembrance Sunday - Psalm 91 - ’The Soldier’s Psalm’A short reflection on Remembrance Sunday on Psalm 91 - 'The Soldier's Psalm'.
First preached: 12th November 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-11-1308 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchDid God really say...? A reflection on doubt from Genesis 3: 1-9.In this evening reflection as part of our 'Month of Remembrance', we think about how our memories can be faulty and how the devil can play on this by causing us to doubt. And we think about the antidote to this - prayer, writing things down and meeting together.
First preached: 5th November 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-11-0722 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMonth of Remembrance 1 - Deuteronomy 8: 1-20In November 2023, we are taking the theme of 'Remembrance' and in our morning services, we are focusing on Deuteronomy.
In this sermon from Deuteronomy 8, we think about how Moses invites the Israelites to remember the goodness of the Lord and to not forget the Lord when they enter a land flowing with milk and honey.
First preached: 5th November 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-11-0721 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchCelebration 2 - The Parable of the Lost Son - Luke 15v11-32For a couple of Sundays, we have been thinking about the idea of celebration as part of our 'Month of Celebration' in October 2023. Here is the second in a series of two sermons on the parables in Luke 15. This sermon is on the Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15v11-32) as part of a celebration service where we had a baptism and 12 new members.
First preached: 29th October 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-10-3017 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchCelebration 1 - The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin - Luke 15v1-10In the first of a two sermons, we think about Jesus' parables in Luke 15 and particularly thinking about 'Celebration' as part of our 'Month of Celebration' in October 2023.
Here we think about the Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin.
First preached: 15th October 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-10-3025 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchSong of Songs 4 v15-22In this sermon, Paul Selman considers Song of Songs 4 - a book in the heart of the Bible! He thinks about the besotted love that God has for us in Christ.
2023-10-2324 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGreater 4 - Hebrews 10 - The Greatest of All!In the final sermon of our series, we think about how Jesus is 'Greatest of All' from Hebrews 10: 1-25.
In this sermon, we see how Jesus brings in the New Covenant and how in bringing salvation, Jesus does something that no-one else can do.
First preached: 1st October 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-10-0227 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchActs 16 - The Philippian JailerBrian Murray is our guest preacher and leads us in thinking about the Philippian Jailer from Acts 16.
First preached: 24th September 2023.
Speaker: Brian Murray.
2023-09-2525 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGreater 3 - Hebrews 7: 1-19 - Like Melchizedek, greater than AbrahamIn this sermon, we continue thinking about how Jesus is greater. From Hebrews 7, we think about how Jesus is in the order of Melchizedek and therefore greater than Abraham.
First preached: 17th September 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-09-1924 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGreater 2 - Greater than Moses - Hebrews 3In this sermon, we think about how Jesus is greater than Moses from Hebrews 3: 1-6.
Please note that this sermon was recorded outside and suffers from some wind noise.
First preached: 10th September 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-09-1119 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchThe Glory of the New Covenant - 2 Corinthians 3In this evening reflection from 2 Corinthians 3v7-18, we focus upon how the Old Covenant was glorious, but the New Covenant is so much more glorious and will last forever.
First preached: 3rd September 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-09-0425 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchGreater 1 - Greater than the Angels - Hebrews 1In this series, we will be looking at how the writer to the book of Hebrews shows that Jesus is greater. Here in chapter 1, we think about how Jesus is greater than the angels.
First preached: 3rd September 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-09-0424 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchNumbers 13-14 - Alan McLarenWe were delighted to welcome the team from CAP to our service in West Kilbride Parish Church.
In this sermon, Alan McLaren speaks about courage from Numbers 13 and 14.
First preached: 27th August 2023.
Speaker: Alan McLaren.
2023-08-2720 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMajor Themes in the Minor Prophets - MalachiIn the last in our series in the Minor Prophets, we think about how at the end of the Old Testament, there is the promise of Elijah to come who will prepare the way for the 'Sun of Righteousness'.
We think about how that day would be a day of fear for the wicked and arrogant - but a day of delight for those who fear the Lord. In a similar way, when we trust in Jesus, we have nothing to fear on the day of judgement.
First preached: 13th August 2023.
Speaker: James...
2023-08-1424 minWest Kilbride Parish ChurchMajor Themes in the Minor Prophets - ZechariahIn this sermon, we focus on Zechariah chapter 9 and the promise there that a king would be coming who is righteous and victorious and yet humble. We think about how this was fulfilled in Jesus - and look forward to the day of Jesus' return.
First preached: 6th August 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
2023-08-0724 min