First Saintfield Presbyterian Church's Sermon Podcasts

Called By God - Living The Gospel

Rev Hiram Higgins shares lessons from Galatians 1 vs 11 - 24

The Centrality Of The Cross

Today, Rev Brian Small thinks about the cross. 1 Peter 2 vs 13 - 25

Parable Of The Great Banquet

Rev Hiram Higgins considers four ways we constantly need to humble ourselves to be part of God's Kingdom.  Luke 14 : 12 - 24. 

The Lost Son

Rev Hiram Higgins examines a well known parable. Luke 15 vs 11 - 32

Looking Like Jesus

Rev David McIlwrath thinks about the three stages of discipleship and the importance of being changed from the inside out. Luke 9 vs 46 -56. 

Swallowed Up In Victory

Rev Hiram Higgins speaks about how we should deal with the evil around us through the lens of scripture. 1 Peter 1 vs 3 - 12.

Confidence In Christ

Rev John Torrens considers what it is to be a Christian in Mark 11 vs 11 - 26 

Behold Your God

Rev Alistair Beattie considers the power and majesty of God reflected in the world around us. Isaiah 40 v 9 

Forgiveness

Rev John Dixon teaches from the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 6 vs 5 - 15.  Areas of poor sound. 

1 Peter 2 vs 1 - 12

Rev Ivan Ferris examines 1 Peter 2 vs 1 - 12 and challenges Jesus' followers, 'who are you?'

Mark 1 vs 29-39

Rev David McIlwrath

Sharing Jesus In Today's World

Rev Roy MacKay thinks about salt and light. Matthew 5 vs 13 - 16. 

A Broken Institution, A Broken World

Rev John Torrens looks at the topic of divorce. Mark 10 vs 1 - 12.

A New Song To Sing

Rev Johnston Lambe considers the first portion of Psalm 40.

Rejoicing Through Difficulties

Rev Johnston Lambe examines Paul's intimate and loving letter to God's little community in Philippi. Philippians 1 vs 12 - 19.

Rebuilding The Walls

Rev Brian Small continues his study in Nehemiah, today in chapter 2 vs 11 - 20 

Where Do We Put Our Faith?

Rev John Torrens examines Mark 9 vs 14 - 29 and shows us that Jesus gives us the faith we need to believe in him and receive the covenant blessings he has won for us. 

Making Disciples

Rev David McIlwrath considers the first stage of disciple making. John 1 vs 35 - 42.

Are YOU Ready?

Rev Ivan Ferris challenges us as to whether we are ready or not for Jesus' return. Isaiah 9 vs 2 - 7; 2 Peter 3 vs 1 - 18.

Boxing Day, 2021, Morning Service

Christmas Morning 2021

Christmas Carol Service

Rev Scott Woodburn joins the congregation at First Saintfield for lessons and carols, and asks 'How are you - really?' John 1 vs 1 - 14 

The Word Became Flesh

Rev Brian Small considers five points from John 1 vs 14 - 18.

The Greatest Gift

Rev Hiram Higgins explores the idea of Jesus being the world's unexpected gift. Isaiah 9 vs 1 - 7 

The Two Invitations Of Jesus

Congregational member, Rachael Davison speaks about her work with Josiah Venture in Czech and looks at passages John 1 vs 35 - 39 and John 20 vs 14 - 18.  

The Healing Of The Man At Bethesda

Rev Hiram Higgins explores three aspects of the story in John 5 vs 1 - 18.

Jesus Forgives And Heals The Paralyzed Man

Rev Hiram Higgins looks at some of Jesus' miracles and the three parties involved in this story and their reactions. Matthew 2 vs 1 - 12.

Jonah 4

Rev Scott Woodburn concludes his series on Jonah. Jonah 4.

Jonah 3

As Rev Scott Woodburn continues his series in Jonah, he considers the faithful preaching of God's Word. Jonah 3. 

Salt Of The Earth

During our youth leaders commissioning service, Rev Ivan Ferris looks at the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 vs 1 - 16 and asks, as believers,  do we reflect the light of Christ?

Jonah 2

Rev Scott Woodburn thinks about the hope we have when all seems lost. Jonah 2. 

Remembrance Service

Rev Graham Connor examines three key points in Psalm 46 for living in a broken world.

Jonah 1

Rev Scott Woodburn brings encouragement in the first of his four week series on Jonah. Jonah 1.

What Is The Gospel?

Jonathan Reid considers our sin, our Saviour and our satifaction through Romans 6 v 23.

Psalm 119

Rev Dr Neish notes three observations about the Psalmist in Psalm 119.

3 John

Ellis Hanna considers the letter of 3 John and challenges us as to whether we reflect the attitude of Gaius, Demetrius or Diotrephes. 

Grace

Rev Mark Spratt focuses on v14 of 2 Corinthians 13 vs 5 - 14 and examines the three sections of the benediction.

The Jailer's Conversion

Rev Drew Moore considers four points pertaining to the jailer's conversion.   Acts 16 vs 22 - 34.

Lydia's Conversion in Philippi

Rev Drew Moore examines the first of two recorded conversions in the continent of Europe in Acts 16 vs 11 - 15

Jesus The Bread Of Life

Rev Dr Ivan Neish looks at the lessons Jesus highlights in John 6 vs 25 - 59

A Farmer's Tale

In our harvest service, Rev David McIlrath considers what the kingdom of God looks like. Mark 4 vs 1 - 3; 26 - 29.  

Faith

Rev Brian Small continues his study in Nehemiah. Nehemiah 2 vs 1 - 10. 

Haggai 2 vs 1 - 9

The Very Rev Dr Michael Barry encourages us to keep looking forward and moving forward in these times of uncertainty.  Haggai 2 vs 1 - 9.

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

Rev Dr John Woodside thinks about a man with a troubling dream.  Daniel 2 vs 1 - 11. 

Rahab And The Spies

The Very Rev Dr Ian McNie looks at three lessons we can learn from Rahab in  Joshua 2 vs 1 - 14.

Peter Heals The Lame Beggar

The Very Rev Dr Ian McNie considers Acts 3, where a lame man gets much more than he asked for.

The Rich And The Kingdom Of God

Rev Maurice Stewart speaks about Jesus' encounter with a rich man.  Matthew 19 vs 16 - 30.

The Fellowship Of Believers

The Very Reverend Dr. Ian McNie focuses on four things the first Christians did in  Acts 2 vs 42 - 47

A Balancing Act - Love and Truth

Ellis Hanna examines love and truth which he explains, are 'two sides of the same coin' in 2 John.

Rebuilding Walls

Rev Brian Small challenges us to learn from Nehemiah's example as we think about walls we need to rebuild. Nehemiah 1 vs 1 - 11.