West Kilbride Parish Church
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Sermons from West Kilbride Parish Church of Scotland.
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- Elijah prays for Rain - 1 Kings 18: 41-46
This sermon from West Kilbride Parish Church discusses Elijah's prayer for rain in 1 Kings 18:41-46. It highlights Elijah's perseverance and faith in God's promises, suggesting a similar approach for personal prayer lives.
- Elijah and the Prophets of Baal - 1 Kings 18
This sermon focuses on 1 Kings 18: 1-40, detailing the biblical contest between Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. It highlights the message that the Lord is the true God, most clearly revealed through Jesus Christ.
- The Restoration of Peter
David Clark's sermon focuses on the restoration of Peter, referencing John 21 and 1 Peter.
- The Tenth Commandment - Exodus 20: 1-17
This sermon on the tenth commandment, "Do not Covet," examines coveting as a lack of gratitude for God's provision. It concludes a series on the Ten Commandments, summarizing them to prompt reflection on one's devotion to God.
- The Ninth Commandment - Exodus 20: 1-16
This sermon from West Kilbride Parish Church, preached by James McNay on March 15th, 2026, examines the Ninth Commandment regarding false testimony. It addresses the commonality of lying and offers hope found in Jesus Christ for both liars…
- The Eighth Commandment - Exodus 20 / Matthew 19
In this sermon, Brian Murray considers the 8th commandment - 'You shall not steal'. First preached: 8th March. Speaker: Brian Murray.
- The Seventh Commandment - Exodus 20 / Matthew 5
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…
- The Sixth Commandment - Exodus 20 / Matthew 5
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 ange…
- The Fifth Commandment - Exodus 20 / Matthew 15
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 relationshi…
- The Fourth Commandment - Exodus 20, Mark 2, Colossians 2
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…
- The Third Commandment - Exodus 20 / Exodus 3
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 on…
- The Second Commandment - Exodus 20 / Exodus 32
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…
- The First Commandment - Exodus 20
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 t…
- Proverbs 3 and 16 - Vision for 2030
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 a…
- Knowing Jesus - Philippians 3: 1-14
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 i…
- The 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…
- The Coming of the King - The Prophet
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. Sp…
- The Coming of the King - The Support Act
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…
- Romans 6: 12-23 - Slaves to God
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 Nov…
- Psalm 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
- Luke 18: 1-8 - Persistence in Prayer
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.
- Romans 6: 1-11 - The Broken Power of Sin
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 an…
- Romans 5: 12-21 - Adam and Jesus contrasted
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…
- Romans 5: 6-11 - At just the right time
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 wit…
- Romans 5: 1-5 - The Positive Outworkings of Faith
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.
- Romans 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 impo…
- Romans 4: 9-17 - Abraham, father of all who have faith
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…
- Romans 4: 1-8 - The Faith of Abraham
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…
- 1 Corinthians 7: 1-16; 29-40 - Connected 3 - Marriage and Singleness
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 allo…
- Acts 2: 1-13 - Pentecost
In this sermon, Robin Davis leads us to think about Pentecost from Acts 2: 1-13. First preached: 8th June 2025. Speaker: Robin Davis.
- Genesis 2 / 1 John 4 - Connected 2
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…
- Connected 1 - John 21: 1-19
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…
- Matthew 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 202…
- 1 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.
- Matthew 28: 16-20 - The Great Commission
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…
- Matthew 28: 1-15 - The Empty Tomb
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…
- Matthew 27: 32-66 - The crucifixion
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.…
- Matthew 27: 27-31 = The soldiers mock Jesus
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 pr…
- Matthew 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…
- Matthew 27: 11-19 - Pilate's Dilemma
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:…
- Matthew 27:1-10 - The demise of Judas
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.
- Matthew 21: 1-11 - Palm Sunday
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.
- Matthew 26: 57-68 - Jesus before the Council
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 c…
- Matthew 26: 47-56 - Jesus is betrayed
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 tha…
- Matthew 26: 36-46 - Gethsemane
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…
- Matthew 26: 31-35 - Jesus predicts Peter's denial
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 thin…
- John 13: 1-30 - Jesus washes the disciples feet
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…
- Matthew 26: 17-30 - The Last Supper
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.
- Matthew 26: 1-16 - Jesus is anointed
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 pl…
- Matthew 25: 31-46 - The Final Judgement
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 gloriou…