First Ards Presbyterian Church Sermoncast

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Genesis 38 at morning worship on Sunday 27th September 2026 in First Ards. We turn from Joseph to Judah and we see how deeply sin has damaged the family of promise. Judah’s hypocrisy, Tamar’s mistreatment and the threat to the family line all expose the need for grace. Yet God both preserves the line through Perez and begins changing Judah himself, pointing us towards Jesu...

Riaan Boer preaches John 17:13 at morning worship on Sunday 27th September 2026 in First Ards. Jesus prays that his own joy would be fulfilled in his people. Christian joy isn’t something we manufacture or depend on changing circumstances to provide, but a gift rooted in Christ’s finished work and living word. Even in a fallen world of sorrow and trouble, believers can know a settled joy in God no...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Genesis 37:12-36 at evening worship on Sunday 13th September 2026 in First Ards. Genesis 37:12–36 shows Joseph’s brothers acting with hatred, deceit and cruelty as they sell him into Egypt, while Jacob is left grieving what he believes is his son’s death. Yet the chapter’s quiet “meanwhile” reminds us that God’s sovereign purpose is still unfolding. Joseph’s rejection poin...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches John 17:11-12 at morning worship on Sunday 13th September 2026 in First Ards. Jesus prays that his disciples will be protected and kept as they remain in a hostile world. Their perseverance doesn’t finally depend on their own strength, but on God’s preserving grace. Peter’s later failure shows that Christian can stumble badly without being abandoned by Christ. Our confiden...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Genesis 37:1-11 at evening worship on Sunday 6th September 2026 in First Ards. Returning to our Genesis series, we begin the final section of the book, following what becomes of Jacob’s family and God’s covenant promises through them. In Genesis 37:1–11, favouritism, jealousy and broken relationships dominate, yet God is already revealing his sovereign purpose through Jose...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches John 17:2-3 at morning worship on Sunday 6th September 2026 in First Ards. In John 17:2–3, Jesus shows that eternal life is more than just living forever, It’s knowing the only true God through Jesus Christ. This life isn’t something we earn but a gift Christ has authority to give. As believers, we’re called to prize knowing God above wisdom, strength or security and, as a...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches John 17 and Hebrews 7 at morning worship on Sunday 30th August 2026 in First Ards. As a new church year begins, John 17 invites us to listen as Jesus prays for his people and to let his priorities shape ours. Alongside Hebrews 7, we’re reminded that the risen Christ still lives to intercede for his church. Our confidence, then, isn’t in perfect plans or perfect service, bu...

Rev. Riaan Boer preaches Job 42:1-17 at evening worship on 23rd August in First Ards.

Rev. Riaan Boer preaches Job 2:1-10 at evening worship on 16th August 2026 in First Ards.

Rev. William Harkness preaches Exodus 19:1-14 & 1 Peter 2:4-12 at morning worship on 16th August 2026 in First Ards.

Rev. Riaan Boer preaches Job 1:13-22 at evening worship on 9th August 2026 in First Ards.

Rev. William Harkness preaches Isaiah 42:1-9 and Colossians 1:15-29 at morning worship on 9th August 2026 in First Ards.

Rev. Riaan Boer preaches Job 1:1-12 at evening worship on 2nd August 2026 in First Ards.

Emma Logan and David Logan speak at our Holiday Bible Club Thanksgiving Service at morning worship on Sunday 2nd August 2026 in First Ards.

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Titus 2:11-14 at evening worship on Sunday 26th July 2026 in First Ards. In Titus 2:11–14, Paul shows that the grace which saves us also changes us. Sanctification begins not with our effort but with God’s grace in Christ, training us to turn from sin and live godly lives as we wait for Jesus’ return. Christ gave himself to redeem and purify a people for his own, so Christ...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Zephaniah 3 at morning worship on Sunday 26th July 2026 in First Ards. Zephaniah 3 concludes the prophet’s message by showing that the holy God who exposes sin and judges rebellion is also the God who restores, gathers and rejoices over his people. Jerusalem’s outward religion couldn’t hide its failure to trust or draw near, yet God promises to purify a humble people. In C...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Galatians 4:4-7 at evening worship on Sunday 19th July 2026 in First Ards. In this July series, we’re exploring three great blessings God gives to everyone who is united to Christ: justification, adoption and sanctification. Together they show us that God accepts the guilty, welcomes us into his family and begins to make us holy. In Galatians 4:4–7, Paul shows that Jesus c...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Zephaniah 2 at morning worship on Sunday 19th July 2026 in First Ards. Over against the coming Day of the Lord, Zephaniah strips away every false refuge and points us to the only true one. Before judgement falls, God graciously calls his people to seek him with humility, reminding them that no heritage, wealth, nation or human security can save. As the prophet looks in eve...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Romans 5:1-11 at evening worship on Sunday 12th July in First Ards. Over this series, we’re taking time to think about three of the great blessings God gives to everyone who is united to Christ by faith. The Westminster Shorter Catechism helpfully gathers them together as justification, adoption and sanctification. These aren’t just theological ideas to be understood but w...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Zephaniah 1 at morning worship on Sunday 12th July 2026 in First Ards. Zephaniah 1 confronts us with the coming day of the Lord, when God will judge sin decisively and expose every false refuge. Judah possessed the temple, the Scriptures and a rich spiritual heritage, yet many had replaced genuine faith with empty religion, divided loyalties and complacency. The warning la...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Revelation 7:9–17 at a joint service of worship with Newtownards PCI churches in support of Wycliffe Bible Translators on Sunday 28th June 2026 in First Ards. John is given a glimpse of where God’s mission is headed: a countless multitude from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and worshipping the Lamb. Their salvation rests entirely in Ch...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Luke 11:37-54 at morning worship on Sunday 28th June 2026 in First Ards. Jesus exposes the danger of religion that looks clean on the outside whilst remaining corrupt on the inside. The Pharisees and teachers of the law were meticulous about appearances, but neglected justice, love, humility and mercy. Their faith distorted priorities, fed pride, burdened others and resist...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches 2 Samuel 20 at evening worship on Sunday 21st June 2026 in First Ards. David is back on the throne, but his kingdom remains deeply fractured. Sheba exploits old resentments, Joab preserves order through ruthless violence and the lingering consequences of David’s sin remain visible. Yet amid political weakness and military force, an unnamed wise woman saves an entire city t...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches Luke 11:27-36 at morning worship on Sunday 21st June 2026 in First Ards. Jesus challenges us to consider not just whether we’re near him, but how we receive him. Admiration isn’t the same as discipleship and familiarity with Christian truth isn’t the same as faith. True blessing belongs to those who hear God’s Word and obey it. When the crowds demand another sign, Jesus de...

Rev. Craig Lynn preaches 2 Samuel 19:8b-43 at evening worship on Sunday 14th June 2026 in First Ards. David begins his return to Jerusalem after Absalom’s rebellion has collapsed. But his homecoming isn’t simple or triumphant. The kingdom is unsettled, former rebels are afraid, loyal servants are wounded and old divisions remain. Through Shimei, Mephibosheth and Barzillai, we see three different r...