West Kilbride Parish Church

Advent 3 - Joy - Matthew 2: 1-12

In 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.

Advent 2 - Peace - Isaiah 9 and Luke 2

For 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.

Advent 1 - Peace - Isaiah 11

In 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.

Luke 10: 25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Tearfund

For 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.

Ephesians 1: 15-19a - Open the Eyes of my Heart

In 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.

Romans 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.

Romans 3: 9-20 - The Sinful Condition

In 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?'

Serving others - Isaiah 42: 1-9 and Mark 10: 35-45

In 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.

Ephesians 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.

Romans 2: 17-29 - The Jews and the Law

In 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.

First preached: 29th September 2024.

Speaker: James McNay.

Mark 5: 1-20 - Jesus heals a demon possessed man

We 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.

Romans 2: 1-16 - God's judgement of sin

In 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.

Romans 1: 18-32 - Idolatry and Immorality

In 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 McNay.

Romans 1:16-17 - Not Ashamed of the Gospel

In 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.

John 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.