Hope Community Church Helensburgh Sermons

In the opening message of a new series on the “I am” statements of Jesus, Rev Rodger Crooks begins with Christ’s words, “I am the bread of life.” From John 6, we discover how this first declaration reveals Jesus as both fully God and the only one who truly satisfies the hunger of the soul. He alone offers the bread that endures to eternal life. Bible passages: John 6:1-5, 25-51 Find out more about...

‘Covenant Kindness’’. Andy Tamata looks at the interaction between David and Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, in the second book of Samuel and draws parallels between their relationship and our own relationship with God.  Bible passages: 2 Samuel 8:15 - 9:13 (read by Ian Shaw) 1 Samuel 31:1-2 2 Samuel 4:4 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations...

‘Gospel Encouragement’. This week we welcome Isaac Spiers from Crow Road Free Church. Isaac preaches from the books of Leviticus and Hebrews, on how we have full assurance of the new world to come, through Jesus’ work, and how this should bring us encouragement within our church community.  Bible passages: Leviticus 16:1-16 (read by Andy Tamata) Hebrews 10:19-25 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: h...

This week, Niall Munro preaches from the opening of Paul’s letter to the Romans — a passage that captures the heart of the Christian message. What makes the gospel so powerful, and why are we often hesitant to share it? In this sermon, we’re reminded that the gospel is not just good advice but God’s power to save — for everyone who believes. It’s news worth living for, and news worth proclaiming w...

This week, we hear from Mr Campbell Brown of Crow Road Free Church on Paul’s final charge to Timothy — a call to be strong, to share the load, and to endure hardship. Preaching from 2 Timothy 2, this sermon reminds us that the Christian life isn’t about self-reliance but about faithful dependence on God. Like soldiers, athletes, and farmers, we’re called to discipline, perseverance, and passing th...

‘God Wants You to be Rich!’. Andy Tamata preaches from Luke’s Gospel Chapter 12: the Parable of the Rich Fool. Bible passage: Luke 12:13-21 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All right...

‘The Transfiguration’. This week, Rev David Parker explores the mountaintop moment when Jesus’ glory was revealed before his disciples. We’re invited to consider the paradox at the heart of the Christian faith — a radiant Messiah who walks the path of suffering, and a glory that will one day be shared with those who follow him. The voice from the cloud says it all: “This is my Son... listen to him...

‘For Pity’s Sake!’. Niall Munro concludes his three-part series on the book of Jonah. What can we learn about God’s character and Jonah’s character? And how does God change Jonah? Bible passage: Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a p...

‘Deep Waters’. This week, our elder Andy Tamata preached on the relationship between God the Son and God the Father, using Jesus’ prayer from John’s Gospel. Bible passage: John 17 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News P...

‘You can run, but you can't hide!’. This week, Niall Munro preaches from Jonah 1, reflecting on the prophet’s futile attempt to flee from God. Through storms, sailors, and a sovereign rescue, we’re reminded that God’s grace relentlessly pursues both unbelievers and reluctant believers — and that running from God is never the end of the story. Bible passage: Jonah 1 Find out more about us: ⁠Web...

‘The Quality of Mercy’. This week we welcomed a guest preacher, Rev Steven Reid from Crow Road Free Church. His sermon was on the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, looking at how it reveals how we can miss the mark in our worship, and our need to rely upon God’s mercy alone. Bible passage: Luke 18:9-14 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture...

‘Will You Be There, Before the Throne?’. This week we are delighted to welcome the Rev Colin Dow, from Crow Road Free Church. Colin examines the Apostle John’s vision of Heaven in the book of Revelation. Bible passage: Revelation 7:9-17 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®),...

‘Faithful Kingdom Investment’. This week, Rev Kevin Thumptson of Watershed Fellowship preaches from Luke 19, exploring the parable of the ten minas. In a world of distractions and competing priorities, what does it mean to invest faithfully in God’s kingdom? Kevin challenges us to move from fear to fruitfulness, recognising that the small acts of faith today echo into eternity. Bible passage: Luke...

‘Caring for Baby’. In his final sermon at Hope Community Church, Kirk preaches a message of encouragement for us in the months and years ahead. Reading from the Book of Acts, he looks at the need for devotion and fellowship in the life of the church. Bible passage: Acts 2:37-47 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (T...

‘Saved by Love’. Kirk explores how salvation is a gift from God to be explored, and which enables us to love fully, but only as members of a community. Bible passage: Philippians 2:8-12 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good...

‘Being Conformed’. This week, Kirk van der Swaagh reflects on God’s purpose in the trials we face, preaching from Romans 8 and the story of Gideon in Judges 6. What does it mean to be “conformed to the image of his Son”? Through fear, weakness, and uncertainty, God patiently shapes His people for glory. Bible passage: Judges 6:1-24, Romans 8:26-30 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: ⁠hopehelensburgh...

‘From Seeing to Believing’. This week, Andy Tamata investigates the evidence for the resurrection, examining the eyewitness testimony and provenance of the gospels, and looking at how the cross is foreshadowed in the Old Testament. Bible passage: Luke 24:1-35 (readings by Alfie Pace & Andy Tamata) Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations ar...

‘The Parable of the Good Samaritan… or the Robbed Man’. This week Niall Munro preaches from the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke’s Gospel, providing three interpretations of the passage. What happens when we re-centre the story on the robbed man? Bible passage: Luke 10:25-37 (reading by Edgar Black) Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotatio...

‘Guard the Desposit’. In the final part of his series from 1 Timothy, Kirk explains how Paul has entrusted Timothy with the “deposit” - the Gospel - and to guard its message. Why might we be tempted to depart from Gospel teachings, and what are the consequences of doing so? Bible passage: 1 Timothy 6:20-21 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotatio...

‘The Good Life’. In the penultimate part of his series from 1 Timothy, Kirk looks at attitudes towards money and possessions. What do we need, as Christians, to enjoy the good life? Bible passage: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a...

‘A Delicate Balance’. Kirk continues his series from 1 Timothy, this week looking at the relationship between pastor and congregation. What are the implications of an imbalance in power and authority within a church? Bible passages: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standa...

‘True to the Truth’. This week, Kirk continues his series from 1 Timothy. Paul tells us that the church is the ‘pillar and buttress of truth’. What implications does that have for the way that we behave as Christians? Bible passages: 1 Timothy 3:13-16 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Stan...

‘Who will Roll The Stone Away’. The significance of Christ's resurrection, as presented in Mark's gospel, is the subject of this week's sermon Bible passages: Mark 15:3-16:8 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: ⁠hopehelensburgh.org⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of...

‘Making the Main Thing the Main Thing’. This week, Kirk invites us to take a step back and consider what the church is all about. Bible passages: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Romans 3:21-26 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publ...

‘Unrighteous Righteousness’. Kirk’s sermon this week examines the ways that we can stray from the Gospel, either through ‘unlawful lawfulness’ - additional requirements over and above God’s law - or by ‘lawless lawfulness’: disregarding the law to appear ‘nice’ to others. Bible passages: 1 Timothy 1:3-17 Acts 9:1-17 Find out more about us: ⁠Website: hopehelensburgh.org⁠ Instagram Facebook Scriptur...