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.

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.

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.

Speaker: James McNay.