West Kilbride Parish Church

Romans 1: 8-15 - Paul's Passion

In 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.

Romans 1: 1-7 - All about Jesus

This 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.

1 Samuel 3:15 - 4:1a - Samuel Speaks for the Lord

In 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.

1 Samuel 3: 1-14 - God calls Samuel

In 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.

Genesis 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.

1 Samuel 2: 26-37 - Judgment on Eli and his family

In 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.

1 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.

1 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.

1 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.

1 Samuel 1v9-18 - Hannah's First Prayer

In 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.

1 Samuel 1v1-8 - Hannah's Pain

In 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.

Endtimes - Matthew 24: 26-51

In 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.

Man does not live by bread alone - Matthew 4 and Deuteronomy 8

In 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.

Endtimes - Matthew 24: 1-25

In 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.

Seven Woes - Matthew 23: 1-39

In 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.