West Kilbride Parish Church: Recent Episodes
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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.
In this final sermon in our series on the Ten Commandments, we look at the tenth commandment - 'Do not Covet'. We think about how easy coveting can be - and how we all, at various times, want to 'keep up with the Jones'. But we also think about how coveting shows a lack of thankfulness to God for his provision for us.
We also summarise all the Ten Commandments, which we see probe the questions - 'Where is our heart?' and 'Are we serving the Lord wholeheartedly?'
First preached: 22nd March 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we think about not giving false testimony. We think about how lies are all around us in our world - and how it is something that we all do. But we gratefully look towards the one who, even though he was lied against, never lied. And so for the liar and for those lied against - hope is found in Jesus Christ.
First preached: 15th March 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, Brian Murray considers the 8th commandment - 'You shall not steal'.
First preached: 8th March.
Speaker: Brian Murray.
In this sermon, we consider the seventh commandment - 'You shall not commit adultery'.
We think about the repercussions for adultery and how Jesus gets to the root of the problem by speaking of 'adultery of the heart'. We then think about how reconciliation, forgiveness and hope might be possible.
First preached: 1st March 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we look at the sixth commandment which instructs us not to murder. Whilst this seems simple on the surface of things, we see how Jesus interprets this in the Sermon on the Mount and that this commandment is truly about anger - and how Jesus sees even anger as leading to judgement. We therefore see how we all fall short - and we see the wisdom in trying to contain our anger before there are further consequences.
First preached: 22nd February 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we look at the Fifth Commandment which is to 'Honour our Father and our Mother'. We think about how painful this might be for those who have lost their parents - or those who didn't have or who don't have a good relationship with their parents. But we think through why this commandment is important and why it is necessary that we honour our parents even if we don't agree with them.
First preached: 15th February 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we consider the fourth commandment to keep the Sabbath Day. We consider whether the 10 commandments are binding for the Christian - and if not, then how they are relevant to us today. We then consider how we can Sabbath in a way which gives God glory and which is helpful for us as humans.
First preached: 8th February 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In the third of our series looking at the Ten Commandments, we think about third commandment and honouring the name of the Lord.
We think about how significant names are - and how important it is not to misuse the name of the Lord - the one who is YAHWEH and Abba.
First preached: 1st February 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In the second of our series in the Ten Commandments, we consider idolatry and why idol worship is offensive to God. We think about the idol the Israelites created in the wilderness (the golden calf) and consider the idols we might have in our own lives. We also think about how idolatry is not good for us - and how God wants us to have the best and most fulfilled life possible. And this can only come by putting him first in our lives.
First preached: 25th January 2026.
Speaker: James McNay.
In 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.
In 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 we seek to deepen our faith (Know Jesus) and share the gospel with our community (Make Jesus known).
In 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.
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.
In 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.
In 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: 16th November 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
In 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.
In this sermon, David Clark leads us through Psalm 116.
First preached: 26th October 2025.
Speaker: David Clark
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
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.
In 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 August 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
In 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.
In 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.
In this sermon, Robin Davis leads us to think about Pentecost from Acts 2: 1-13.
First preached: 8th June 2025.
Speaker: Robin Davis.
In 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.
In 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.
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
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.
This 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.
In 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 happened as we weigh up the evidence.
First preached: 27th April 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
Throughout 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.
Throughout 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.
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.
Throughout 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.
Throughout 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.
We 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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 of forgiveness and reconciliation for the disciples.
First preached: 9th March 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
In 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
In 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.
We 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 Jesus wholeheartedly.
First preached: 16th February 2025.
Speaker: James McNay.
In 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.
In 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.
We 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.
In 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.
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.
In 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.
In 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
A short reflection on Remembrance Sunday on Psalm 91 - 'The Soldier's Psalm'.
First preached: 12th November 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
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.
In 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.
For 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.
In 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.
In 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.
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.
Brian 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
In 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.
We 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.
In 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 McNay.
In 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.
In this sermon, we focus on the book of Haggai and particularly chapter 1. As the people of Israel were called to put the Lord first in their lives, so we also are called to make the Lord our priority.
First preached: 30th July 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we focus on Zephaniah and particularly the fact that God sings over his people.
First preached: 23rd July 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon for a family service, we think about Jesus taking the disciples for rest and refreshment - only to find their plans disrupted.
We also think about how the Lord is our Shepherd - and who is the one who ultimately gives us rest.
First preached: 25th June 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we think about the book of Habakkuk and focus particularly on chapter 3.
In this chapter, Habakkuk says some profound things about how God can sustain us and we can rejoice in him even when things are going wrong.
First preached: 18th June 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we find encouragement from the book of Nahum that God is a God who cares about injustice in our world and is powerful to change it. We also think about how God is our refuge.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 11th June 2023.
In this sermon, David Clark leads us through the themes of Persecution and Salvation from 1 Peter 2.
Speaker - David Clark.
First preached: 4th June 2023.
In this sermon, we take Micah 5 as our text and think about the prophecy about the Messiah being born in Bethlehem. We also think about how prophecy works on different levels and how though this prophecy spoke about the exile, that it also spoke about the coming of Jesus and the end times too.
First preached: 28th May 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we focus on the book of Jonah and think about chapters 3 and 4.
We think about God being a God of second chances, of not being like Jonah and the character of God which is unchanging.
First preached: 21st May 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we look at the whole book of Obadiah and we think about how the Lord will judge the nations at the Day of the Lord.
First preached; 14th May 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this evening service reflection on Mark 10: 17-27 and the Rich Young Man, we think about how the man went away sad when he might have said something in response to Jesus. We also think about 'not redoubling our efforts but doubling down on the grace of God'.
First preached: 7th May 2023.
Speaker: Paul Selman.
In this sermon, we think about the theme of hypocrisy from Amos 5: 18-27.
First preached: 7th May 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon, we think about the themes of repentance and hope from Joel 2: 1-17.
First preached: 30th April 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, the focus is upon the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
Speaker: Stephen Eliott-Lockhart
First preached: 16th April 2023.
In this Evening Service sermon, we think about Jesus being anointed by Mary at Bethany and the love and devotion she showed to Jesus.
We think about whether we show the same love and devotion in our lives.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 2nd April 2023.
In this sermon for Palm Sunday, we think about the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding on a colt. We think about Jesus being the King that we need and the danger of projecting the king that we want him to be upon Him.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 2nd April 2023.
In this sermon we think about Jesus stopping to heal two blind men. We also think about spiritual blindness - and how Jesus has come to heal our blindness by going to the cross.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 26th March 2023.
In this sermon, we think about the request made by James and John through their mother and how they desired places of honour in the Kingdom. This request shows that they haven't truly understood the nature of the Kingdom - and Jesus seeks to show them a better way.
First preached - 19th March 2023.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we continue our series in Matthew's Gospel and think about the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard in which Jesus shows what the values of the Kingdom of Heaven are - and that God is fair and generous.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 12th March 2023.
In this sermon at our Evening Service, Stephen leads us in thinking through 1 Peter 1: 18-19 and shares also some of his faith journey.
Speaker: Stephen Eliott-Lockhart
First preached: 5th March 2023.
In this sermon, we think about the rich young man and how holding his great wealth as an idol prevented him coming into the Kingdom of God.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 5th March 2023.
Do we value our children when it comes to matters of faith? Jesus did!Also, how can we come into the kingdom of heaven in a child-like way?
In this sermon, we address these two issues.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 26th February 2023.
In this sermon we continue our series in Matthew and we see what Jesus says about the nature of marriage and divorce.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 19th February 2023
In this sermon, we think about the nature of forgiveness. In explaining why we should forgive 77 times (IE - without measure), Jesus then tells the parable of the unmerciful servant. If we realise that we are forgiven a lot, then we will forgive a lot - even when it hurts.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 12th February 2023.
In this sermon we thinking about the difficult topic of church discipline and dealing with sin in the church and the process that Jesus gives us to do this in a humble and loving way.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 5th February 2023.
In this sermon, we think about the lengths that God will go to in searching and finding his wandering sheep.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 29th January 2023.
In this sermon, we focus mainly on 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 and we think about our Spiritual Health and how important it is for us to trust in Jesus. When we do trust in Jesus, we become a new creation and are called to a new purpose.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 15th January 2023.
In this sermon, we think about Jesus as a young man of 12 being found by his parents in the temple.
Speaker: Stephen Eliott-Lockhart
First Preached: 8th January 2023.
A sermon for New Year's Day on Simeon and Anna (Luke 2 v22-40) thinking about how God is faithful to his promises.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 1st January 2023.
This is the third in our Advent Series thinking about 'Celebration'.
Today we think about the Shepherds and the Angels who celebrated the birth of Christ.
Speaker: James McNay.
First Preached: 11th December 2022.
An Evening Reflection on Genesis 6v5-8 and John 3: 16 - focusing on how, in his grace, God loves the world despite the darkness and brokenness in it. Often in the Christian life we can be focused on salvation as something to come, rather than marveling at God's grace now.
Speaker: Paul Selman.
First preached: 4th December 2022.
This is the second in our Advent Series thinking about Celebration.
In this sermon, we think about the joy of Mary and Elizabeth as they celebrate the baby that Mary is going to bear.
Speaker: James McNay.
First preached: 4th December 2022.
In Advent 2022, our theme is celebration and to think through the joy and praise and rejoicing that surrounded the coming of Jesus. In this sermon, we think about John the Baptist - a longed for child - who was called to be the forerunner to Jesus.
Reading: Luke 1v5-25; 57-80.
First preached: 27th November 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In Advent 2022, our theme is celebration and to think through the joy and praise and rejoicing that surrounded the coming of Jesus. In this sermon, we think about John the Baptist - a longed for child - who was called to be the forerunner to Jesus.
Reading: Luke 1v5-25; 57-80.
First preached: 27th November 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we think about Jesus words to 'Come and see' and how two of the disciples invited others to come to see for themselves if Jesus was the Messiah.
First preached: 20th November 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon for Remembrance Sunday 2022 from John 15: 9-17.
First preached: 13th November 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In November 2022 we are thinking about inviting others to 'Come and See' and to encounter Jesus!
In this sermon we think about the 'Great Commission' from Matthew 28:16-20 and Jesus command to 'Go and make disciples'. We also think about how even when he calls us to this daunting task, he promises to be with us always.
First preached: 6th November 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this last sermon for our 'Month of Prayer', we think about the Lord's Prayer in Luke's Gospel and we think about God being a God who answers prayer - and who delights to answer prayer and to give us the gift of His Holy Spirit.
First preached: 30th October 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on Luke 18v9-14 by our guest preacher, Rev. Ross Mitchell. The title for the sermon is 'Let us Pray'.
Preached: 23rd October 2022.
In this sermon we think about the privilege of praying together and the joy when we do so. We think about the early church in Acts 4 whose first thought was to pray - and when they prayed, God answered in mighty power.
First preached: 16th October 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon for the Dedication and BB Service on John 21 and the reinstatement of Peter.
As Jesus has loved us, so we are to show our love for him.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 9th October 2022
October 2022 is a month of prayer in the church.
In this sermon we begin looking at prayer and what Jesus says about Private Prayer in Matthew 6 in the 'Sermon on the Mount'.
First preached: 2nd October 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is our final sermon in our series thinking about being 'Down in the Valley'.
From Paul's prayer in Ephesians, we think about how to grasp all that God has for us in Christ that we might be full to the measure - and how the love of Christ is so wide, long, high and deep, indeed it is immeasurable!
First preached: 25th September 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is the fifth in our series thinking about being 'Down in the Valley'. In this sermon we think about those times when we are fixated on the waves rather than having our eyes fixed on Jesus.
First preached: 18th September 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we think about the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard and the fact that grumbling in our life can often occur when we have forgotten about grace.
First preached: 11th September 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Please note that this was the first Sunday after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had died.
In this sermon, we continue thinking about being 'down in the valley' and how fear of the future - actual or perceived - can cause us difficulties. We think about Paul's challenge to Timothy not to be timid, but to be strong in the power of the Lord and to live out his calling.
First preached: 4th September 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we think about how 'past regrets' can keep us down in the valley - and we use the example of Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 to see how the power of the cross can help us to move on.
First preached: 28th August 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this series, we think about those times when we are 'down in the valley' and feel far from God.
In this sermon, we think about Psalm 42 and the Psalmist's honesty as he struggles being away from God - but the hope that he reassures himself with that God is still there.
First preached: 21st August 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In the third of this series, Duncan thinks about the 'Road to Emmaus' and Jesus being with the disciples, though not recognised by them until he breaks the bread.
First preached: 7th August 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell.
In the second of his series looking at God being with us, we think about God being with us in the storms.
First preached: 31st July 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell.
In the first of this series, Duncan leads us through John 1 to show how God is with us.
First preached: 24th July 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell.
In this sermon, we explore how sin is invasive and causes destruction... and yet, we are not without hope! First preached: 3rd July 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Genesis 4 thinking about the story of Cain and Abel and the spread of sin.
First preached: 26th June 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
The third in our series in Genesis thinking about the Fall and its significance.
First preached: 19th June 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Genesis 2 on Adam and Eve. First preached: 12th June 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
The first in a series looking at Genesis and the Beginning.
This sermon is on Genesis 1.
First preached 5th June 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
The final sermon in our series thinking about Jesus as 'Prophet, Priest and King' and how Jesus fulfils all these offices.
Readings: Luke 4: 14-30 / Hebrews 9: 11-12 / Luke 1: 26-33.
First preached: 29th May 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is the third in our series looking at the 'Offices of Christ'. In this sermon, we think about Israel's demand for a king and the hints that there is a true king who is coming whose reign will last forever.
Reading: 1 Samuel 8: 1-22.
First preached: 22nd May 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sports Sunday and a reflection on Luke 5: 1-11.
First preached 15th May 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is the second in our series looking at the 'Offices of Christ'. In this sermon, Duncan thinks about Melchizedek and his priestly function and how Jesus is our High Priest.
Readings: Genesis 14: 18-20 / Hebrews 7: 1-17.
First preached: 8th May 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell.
The first in a four part series looking at the 'Offices of Christ' and considering Jesus as Prophet, Priest and King.
In this sermon, we think about a prophet (Samuel), the Prophet (Deut 18) and think about how Jesus is a prophet.
Readings: 1 Samuel 3: 1-21 / Deuteronomy 18: 15-18.
First preached: 1st May 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Reflection on the post-resurrection story of Jesus appearing to Thomas.
First preached: 24th April 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A reflection on the resurrection for Easter Sunday 2022.
First preached: 17th April 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A reflection for Palm Sunday.
First preached: 10th April 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell.
Sermon on Jonah 4 and reflecting on why Jonah was angry at the Lord's compassion.
First preached: 3rd April 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on Jonah being sent back to Nineveh a second time, the remarkable repentance of the people of Nineveh and the amazing God who relents.
First preached: 27th March 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Focus on Jonah 2 - Jonah prays inside the fish.
First preached: 20th March 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon series in Jonah thinking about Jonah's wilful disobedience in the midst of God's call.
First preached: 13th March 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Don Esson from Compassion UK is our guest speaker updating us on the work of Compassion and leading us through Psalm 78.
First preached: 6th March 2022.
Speaker: Don Esson.
Sermon on Matthew 18 thinking about coming into the Kingdom like a little child and making sure we don't make others stumble.
First preached: 27th February 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Today Duncan Campbell leads us through Matthew 17: 24-27 and thinking about the Temple Tax.
First preached: 20th February 2022.
Speaker: Duncan Campbell
A sermon looking at the difficult topic of demon possession and the spiritual battle that we face today. We also think about the nature of faith and how even a little faith can move mountains.
First preached: 13th February 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon thinking about the Transfiguration and though it being difficult for us to understand, why it is so important and what it points towards.
First preached: 6th February 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we think about Jesus predicting his death and resurrection for the first time - and the reaction of the disciples to this news.
First preached: 30th January 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Peter's declaration of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.
First preached: 23rd January 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees and making sure that we avoid false teaching.
First preached: 16th January 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Matthew 16: 1-4 and the Pharisee's demand for a sign from Jesus.
First preached: 9th January 2022.
Speaker: James McNay.
David Clark leads us in thinking about 'Commitment' from Joshua 24 and Ephesians 2.
First preached: 2nd January 2022.
The final of our Advent series looking at Luke 2: 10-11.
In this sermon, we think about Jesus being the Saviour that we need.
First preached: 19th December 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Advent thinking about the good news of great joy being for 'all the people'.
Readings: Isaiah 9: 2,6,7 / Luke 2: 8-12.
First preached: 12th December 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is a sermon thinking about 'Great Joy' for the second week of Advent.
Reading is Luke 2: 8-20.
First preached: 5th December 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is a sermon based on Luke 2: 10-11 for the first week in Advent - 'Good News'.
There are also readings from Isiah 2: 1-5 and Romans 13: 8-12.
First preached: 28th November 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
The last in our series looking at the 7 churches of Revelation.
First preached: 21st November 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon preached on Remembrance Sunday 2021 on Deuteronomy 8. This sermon is all about remembering what the Lord has done.
First preached: 14th November 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon thinking about the letters to the churches in Sardis and Philadelphia.
First preached: 31st October 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
This sermon is continuing our series in Revelation and is thinking about the letter to the church in Thyatira.
First preached: 24th October 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon thinking about the letter to the Church in Pergamum.
In this sermon we think of the struggles that the church had with idolatry and immorality - and that Jesus is the one with the two-edged sword.
First preached: 10th October 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon for Harvest Thanksgiving on the Ten Lepers in Luke 17.
Only one leper returns to Jesus to thank him for being healed, and we ask the reason why - and whether we are people who come to God in thankfulness.
First preached 3rd October 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon continuing our series in the Seven Church of Revelation.
Today, we think about the Church in Smyrna from Revelation 2: 8-11.
First preached: 26th September 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
This is a new series looking at the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation.
In this sermon, we think about the letter to the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2: 1-7 and about forsaking our first love.
First preached: 19th September 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Our final sermon in Galatians thinking about chapter 6 verses 11-18 and Paul's focus on grace and boasting only in the cross of Christ.
First preached: 12th September 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Continuing our series in Galatians, we think about Galatians 6: 1-10 and 'Doing Good to All'.
In this sermon we think about restoring our brothers and sisters gently, carrying each others burdens and reaping what we sow.
First preached: 5th September 2021.
Speaker: James McNay
A sermon for a Baptismal Service on Acts 2: 22-39. This sermon is focused on life's big questions and what our response to them should be.
First preached: 29th August 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon focused on 'Life in the Spirit' from Romans 8: 1-17. This is a one-off complimentary sermon to our Galatians series.
First preached: 29th August 2021 (9.15am service).
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on keeping in step with the Holy Spirit from Galatians 5: 13-26 and how we can truly live a Christian life.
First preached: 22nd August 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Galatians 5: 1-12 and the freedom that is in Christ Jesus and running a good race.
First preached: 15th August 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
We continue our series in Galatians by looking at chapter 4: 21-31 and the story of Hagar and Sarah.
In this passage, Paul begins to show what it truly means to be free.
First preached: 8th August 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Paul Selman leads us through Deuteronomy 11 and gives some thoughts on environmental issues, especially with COP26 on the horizon in November.
First preached: 1st August 2021.
Sermon on Galatians 4: 8-20 thinking about Paul's frustration with the Galatians and encouragement to faith.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 11th July 2021
Sermon on Galatians 3:23 - 4:7 on our identity as children of God and heirs of the promise.
First preached: 4th July 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Galatians 3:15-22 - The Law and the Promise.
First preached on 27th June 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Short Reflection on Galatians 2: 11-21.
First preached on 30th May 2021.
Speaker: James McNay
Sermon on Galatians 2: 1-10 and the continuation of Paul's Testimony.
First preached: 23rd May 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Galatians 2: 11-24 focussed on Paul's calling and testimony.
First Preached: 16th May 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Galatians 1: 1-10.
In this sermon, we think about Paul voicing his astonishment that the Galatians have turned from the true gospel.
First preached: 9th May 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this Sermon, we think about Peter being reinstated by Jesus.
First preached on 25th April 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon focused on Luke 24: 13-35 and the journey made by two disciples with Jesus from Jerusalem to Emmaus.
First preached: 18th April 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Easter Sunday 2021 from West Kilbride Parish Church.
In this sermon, James is climbing Law Hill whilst speaking about the resurrection from Mark 16: 1-8.
First preached: 4th April 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on Mark 11: 1-11 thinking about the Triumphal Entry.
First preached: 28th March 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon continuing our series in Matthew's Gospel looking at the Feeding of the 4000.
First preached: 21st March 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
In this sermon we explore the faith of the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15: 21-28.
First preached: 14th March 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on Matthew 15: 1-20 thinking about what it means to be truly clean.
First preached: 28th February 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon looking at Jesus walking on the water.
In this sermon we explore the divinity of Jesus and the faith of Peter.
First preached: 21st February 2021.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on the Feeding of the 5000 from Matthew 14: 13-21.
First preached: 14th February 2021
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon continuing our series in Matthew. In this sermon we think about the beheading of John and the importance of standing for truth no matter what the cost.
First preached: 7th February 2021
Speaker: James McNay
Our focus in this sermon is Matthew 13: 53-58 and Jesus being the prophet without honour.
First preached: 31st January 2021.
Speaker: James McNay
In this sermon we look at the Parables of the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl, the Net and the Householder. First preached: 24th January 2021
Speaker: James McNay
Sermon continuing our series in Matthew's Gospel looking at Matthew 13: 24-43.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 17th January 2021.
A sermon continuing our series looking at 'Why Jesus?'. This sermon is focused on 'Joy' looking at Luke 2: 1-20.
First preached: 20th December 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
This is third in our Advent Series looking at 'Why Jesus?'
Today we think about John 1: 1-14 and John 3: 16-21 and the themes of light and love.
First preached: 13th December 2020.
Speaker: James McNay.
Advent sermon continuing our series looking at 'Why Jesus?'
This week, we look at Deut. 7: 7-9 and Luke 1: 26-38 and think about grace.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 6th December 2020.
The first in our Advent Series looking at the question: Why Jesus?
Our reading is Revelation 5.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 29th November 2020
Sermon on Revelation 19: 5-10 on the Multitude and Heaven.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 22nd November 2020
Sermon thinking about corporate prayer from Acts 4.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached 15th November 2020.
Sermon on Remembrance Sunday focused on Remembering from Deuteronomy 8: 1-5.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 8th November 2020.
A sermon looking at how the early church met together from Acts 2: 42-47.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached 1st November 2020.
Sermon thinking about how we meet together as believers, especially in these difficult times due to Covid-19.
Passage: Hebrews 10: 19-25
Speaker: James McNay
First preached on 25th October 2020.
Sermon on 1 Peter 2: 4-10 preached by Sam Gordon from Truth for Today.
First preached on 18th October 2020.
Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1: 2-3 by our guest preacher Sam Gordon.
Sam is the principal Bible teacher with Truth for Today.
First preached 11th October 2020.
Harvest and Dedication Sermon on Leviticus 19: 9-10 and Matthew 19: 35-38.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached on 4th October 2020.
Sermon looking at the question 'What is joy?' from Hebrews 12: 1-3.
Speaker: James McNay
Sermon looking at 'What is our purpose?' using Ephesians 1: 3-14 and 2: 8-10 as a base.
First preached on 20th September 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
A sermon looking at the question: 'What is happening in our world?' and showing our overarching need for Jesus.
Bible Passage: Luke 12:54- 13:8.
Speaker: James McNay
Series looking at 'What is...?' questions.
Today, we look at 'What is a Church Member?' from Romans 12: 1-8.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached: 6th September 2020
Continuing our series looking at the question... 'What is...?'
This sermon is on:
'What is the Church?' based on Acts 2: 42-47.
Speaker: James McNay
First preached on 30th August 2020.
This morning we start a new series by asking the question:
What is....?
This morning, we are thinking about 'What is a Christian?'
Our reading is 1 Corinthians 15: 1-8.
Speaker: James McNay
This is the last in our series in the book of James looking at the whole area of prayer.
Preacher: James McNay
A continuation of our series in the book of James thinking about Patience, Perseverance and Oaths from James 5: 7-12.
Speaker: James McNay
The focus of this sermon is on James 5: 1-6 and the temptation of wealth.
First preached on 2nd August 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
Sermon on James 4: 13-17 and making sure that we don't boast about the future.
First preached on 26th July 2020.
Speaker: James McNay.
Sermon on James 4: 1-12 and submitting to God.
First preached on 5th July 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
Focus on James 3: 13-18 and two types of wisdom.
First preached 28th June 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
Short talk for a family service on 'Patience'.
Reading: Galatians 5: 22-26.
Speaker: James McNay
First broadcast on 21st June 2020.
Sermon on the 'Taming of the Tongue' first broadcast on 14th June 2020.
Speaker: James McNay
On this Ascension Sunday, we join with other Christians in Ayrshire for Keswick Ayrshire Online.
The guest preacher is Peter Maiden (OM / Keswick Ministries) who considers Acts 1: 1-11.
As part of National Sports Sunday, James speaks on Joshua chapter 1 and the whole area of transition.
Sermon looking at James 2: 1-13 thinking about Favouritism.
Preacher: James McNay
Preached on 10th May 2020.
New series looking at the book of James.
James 1: 1-18 - Trials and temptations.
Preacher - James McNay
Good Friday Reflection focused on the cross looking at Luke 23: 3-49.
Three short reflections led by James McNay.
Chas Tosh leads a reflection on Genesis 9: 8-17 and focuses on the promises of the rainbow to Noah.
The themes of rescue and hope are then linked to the cross and Jesus.
Holy Week - Tuesday.
Brian Murray leads us through John 12: 20-36: Jesus predicts his death.
In the first sermon since the Coronavirus lockdown, we think about the Parable of the Sower.
Preacher: James McNay
Holy Week Reflection - Monday.
Stephen Eliott-Lockhart leads us through Matthew 21: 12-17.
Sermon from 15th March 2020 on Matthew 12: 22-37.
Preacher: James McNay
Apologies, the audio is not great in this
In this sermon, we think about Jesus being arrested though he was an innocent man. We also think about Peter's denials of Jesus.
Speaker: James McNay.
Short Sermon at the Boys Brigade Promotional Service on Daniel 1.
Theme: Honouring God.
Speaker: James McNay.
A sermon on what Jesus prayed before he was arrested on the way to the cross.
Speaker: Stephen Eliott-Lockhart.
Short Sermon before Communion on Matthew 12: 1-21 on Jesus being the Lord of the Sabbath.
Speaker: James McNay
Evening Series in John's Gospel - John 16: 16-33.
In this sermon we are thinking about 'Grief turning to Joy'.
Preacher: James McNay
Sermon series in Matthew's gospel.
This Sunday the passage is Matthew 11: 20-30 - 'Woe and Invitation'
Preacher: James McNay
A new year sermon all about 'Knowing God' from
Ephesians 1: 3-23.
Preacher: James McNay