West Kilbride Parish Church

In this sermon, we think about the power of sin which is even able to take something good (like the law) and instead push us towards sin. We think about how Adam and Eve were deceived - and how in turn, our sinful nature deceives us. We give thanks that when we know the weight of our sin, we also know the power of what Jesus did on the cross to save us.

First preached: 9th August 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we resume our series in Romans that we began in Summer 2024. We recap what Paul's letter to the Romans is all about and then we focus on Romans 7: 1-6. In these short few verses, Paul explains what it means to no longer be bound by the law - but to live by the Spirit.

First preached: 2nd August 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, Brian thinks about who our family is as we enter the Kingdom of God.

First preached: 26th July 2026.

Speaker: Brian Murray.

In the third in this series, Brian leads us through more Parables of the Kingdom from Matthew 13.

First preached: 19th July 2026.

Speaker: Brian Murray.

In the second in this series, Brian Murray leads us to think about the Parable of the Weeds from Matthew 13: 24-30 and 36-43.

First preached: 12th July 2026.

Speaker: Brian Murray.

In this sermon, Brian Murray leads us through Matthew 13: 1-9 and 18-23 - The Parable of the Sower.

First preached: 5th July 2026.

Speaker: Brian Murray.

In the last in this sermon series, we think about how the succession from Elijah to Elisha mirrors the succession of Moses to Joshua and ultimately John the Baptist to Jesus. We also think about how sometimes God requires perseverance and for us to hold faithfully to him.

First preached: 21st June 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

We were delighted to have Rev. Andrew Rooney with us from Compassion UK. He spoke on Luke 10 and the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

First preached: 14th June 2026.

Speaker: Andrew Rooney.

In this story from 1 Kings 21, we think about why bad things happen to good people. We also think about the righteous judgement of God prophesied by Elijah and also the surprising kindness of God.

First preached: 7th June 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon we think about Elijah being scunnered because of Israel's unfaithfulness to the Lord. We see that the Lord provides for Elijah, reveals Himself to Elijah and then puts a plan in place so that those breaking the covenant will be removed.

First preached: 31st May 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

On this Pentecost Sunday, David Clark leads us through Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit first came down - and refers to parts of Romans 8.

First preached: 24th May 2026.

Speaker: David Clark.

In this sermon, we think through whether Elijah was afraid of Jezebel or whether he was broken because of her failure to keep the covenant. If the latter is the correct interpretation, we see the implication of this being worked out in Elijah's life and the Lord's tenderness with him. We ask the question as to when we are broken because we see the Lord's name dishonoured and we also think about how the Lord is tender with us.

First preached: 17th May 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, we see Elijah praying for it to rain in the aftermath of the contest on Mount Carmel. We see how Elijah holds to God's promises in prayer - and how he perseveres in prayer and has faith to believe that God can do it. In the same way, our prayer life needs to be marked by being focused on God's word and his promises - and we need to persevere in the same way Elijah does.

First preached: 10th May 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon on 1 Kings 18: 1-40, we consider the contest between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.

We see how The Lord truly is God - and he has revealed himself most clearly in Jesus Christ his Son.

First preached: 3rd may 2026.

Speaker: James McNay.

In this sermon, David Clark leads us through the restoration of Peter from John 21 and 1 Peter.

First preached: 19th April 2026.

Speaker: David Clark.