West Kilbride Parish Church WKPC

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.