Stonelaw Church

In this Palm Sunday sermon from Stonelaw Church, we explore the crowd's limited understanding of Jesus as a political liberator and challenge ourselves to seek a deeper, more transformative relationship with Him. Discover how Jesus' humble arrival on a donkey redefines our perceptions of greatness and leadership. Are we willing to let go of our preconceived notions and embrace the new thing God is...

This week we close out our sermon series by exploring the message to the church in Laodicea from the Book of Revelation. Known for its wealth and prosperity, the Laodicean church faced a critical challenge: spiritual complacency. We explore the dangers of lukewarmness and self-deception, examining how a comfortable, passionless faith can hinder our relationship with Jesus. Scripture: Revelation 3:...

This week, we delve into the powerful message to the church in Philadelphia from the Book of Revelation. Like the early Christians in Philadelphia, we too face challenges and trials that test our faith but we can persevere through difficult times by trusting in God's unwavering faithfulness and sovereignty. Be encouraged to stand firm in your faith, knowing that God sees your efforts, values your...

This week we focus on the challenging message Jesus delivered to the church in Sardis. We explore the paradox of a church being outwardly successful yet spiritually dead, highlighting the dangers of relying on outward appearances of faith while neglecting inner transformation.  Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

This week we continue our sermon series, focussing on the opening to the Book of Revelation. The message to the church in Thyatira is just as relevant to us as it was to the 1st century Christians, as it emphasises the importance of accountability, discernment, and active perseverance in our faith, urging us to examine our lives and communities for areas needing correction and growth! Scripture: R...

We continue our sermon series in the Book of Revelation this week, exploring the powerful message Jesus delivered to the church in Pergamum. We see how their struggles resonate with our own challenges in 2025, as we navigate cultural, social, and political pressures that can tempt us to dilute our core beliefs and faith in Jesus, where true strength and hope are to be found! Scripture: Revelation...

This week's sermon delves into the powerful message of Revelation to the church in Smyrna. Facing intense persecution and poverty, the church in Smyrna remained steadfast in their faith. This message offers hope and encouragement for navigating life's challenges, reminding us that even in the midst of hardship, our faith can remain strong! Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

As we continue our sermon series in the Book of Revelation, this week's sermon explores Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus. We discover how even a hardworking, successful church can lose sight of its first love and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God through intentional prayer, worship, and Bible study. It's a powerful call to rekindle our passion and zeal for God's work! Sc...

This week in Stonelaw we begin a new series on the Book of Revelation, starting in chapter 1 where John receives an amazing vision of Jesus and is called to share it with 7 churches. Jesus wants us to spend some time in His presence so we may experience the same power and comfort that John did. Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

This past Sunday in Stonelaw we were again blessed by a guest preacher filling in for Neil as he is on annual leave. Rev. Mike Watson spoke about embracing our calling to be fishers of people, sharing the love of God and making a difference in our communities! Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 & Matthew 4:12-22

This week in Stonelaw we were blessed by a guest preacher filling in for Neil as he is on annual leave. Rev. Mike Watson speaks of the need to recognise Jesus among us and share Him with others! Scriptures: Isaiah 49: 1-7, 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9, John 1: 29-42

This week we focussed on homelessness and how we might respond in the way that Jesus would want us to. That we might see Him in the people we meet and serve. Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

This week in Stonelaw we discover how turning back to God can lead to spiritual renewal and a fresh start in our lives, understand the significance of Jesus’ baptism and what it reveals about His identity and our calling to follow Him, and how the Spirit prepares, refines, and transforms us for service in God's Kingdom. Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Are you feeling like you are at a crossroads in life? If you are then there is good news! In this week's sermon from Stonelaw we reflect on God guiding us through our lives! Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

As we come to the first service of 2025 on Epiphany Sunday, we reflect on the gifts the Wise Men offer to Jesus and how we might offer our gifts that are fit for King Jesus! Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

This week in Stonelaw, we continue our Advent sermon series called "God with...". We are back in that opening to Luke's Gospel where we encounter Mary, the faithful, who moves passed fear through faith to fully accept and step into the plan that God had for her, even although she had no idea what her future would hold! Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

This week in Stonelaw, we continue our Advent sermon series called "God with...". We are in the opening of Matthew's Gospel where we encounter Joseph, the dutiful, who moves passed mere obligation to stepping into the plan that God had for him. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25  

This week in Stonelaw, our minister Neil has returned from holiday and we start a new sermon series called "God with...". We are in the opening of Luke's Gospel where we encounter Zechariah, the sceptic, as even in his doubt God was with him. Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, 57-80

This week in Stonelaw we stopped to remember those who have died in wars and reflected on the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made to ensure we could have at least one constant in an ever changing world! Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

We come to the end of our sermon series in the Letter to the Hebrews, which proclaims Jesus as the greatest. This week we focus on 5 things that mark people out as a follower of Jesus, the need to respect and pray for those in Christian leadership and the perfect picture of God! Scripture: Hebrews 13

We continue our sermon series in the letter to the Hebrews, which proclaims that Jesus is the greatest. This week, we come to the part of the letter that turns to how we need to remain steadfast in our faith, even in the face of struggles and trials. Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

We continue our sermon series in the Letter to the Hebrews this week, focussing on Jesus as the Great High Priest! Scriptures: Hebrews 4:14-16, 8:1-13

We continue our sermon series on the Letter to the Hebrews this week, reflecting on Jesus being the greatest, even greater than Moses and that there is no need to turn back from God to find the ultimate rest we all seek! Scriptures: Hebrews 3 & 4

This week we begin a new sermon series journeying through the Letter to the Hebrews. If we want to know more about what God is like then we need look no further than Jesus, who is the exact representation of God here on Earth. Indeed, Jesus is the greatest... even greater than the angels! Scripture: Hebrews chapters 1 & 2

We conclude our sermon series looking at the parables in Matthew chapter 13 by looking at the Parable of the Sower, a parable that prompts us to examine our hearts and whether it is a fertile ground for the Word of God. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23