Stonelaw Church

Sunday Sermon: 3 May 2026

In this final message from the SENT series, we find ourselves on the shoreline with Peter—where failure, grace, and calling meet in a deeply personal encounter with Jesus.
After denying Jesus three times, Peter is gently restored—not with condemnation, but with a question that still speaks to us today: “Do you love me?”
Before giving Peter any mission, Jesus restores his heart. Grace comes first. And from that place, the call is simple: “Feed my sheep.”
This message reminds us that the mission of Jesus isn’t about programmes or perfection—it’s about people. Loving Jesus means caring for those He cares about, in the everyday moments right in front of us.
It’s not always easy. Following Jesus can be costly and uncomfortable. But His invitation remains the same: “Follow me.”
📖 Key Text: John 21:15–19🕊️ Theme: Loving Jesus leads us to care for His people🎧 Takeaway: You don’t need to be perfect—just willing to love, follow, and care for the people God places before you

Sunday Sermon: 26 April 2026

In this message from the SENT series, we take another step forward—not just recognising that we are sent, or even that we have a story to share—but discovering what the mission of Jesus is actually meant to produce in and through us.
In Matthew 28, we find the disciples standing before the risen Jesus—worshipping, yet still wrestling with doubt. It’s a deeply honest moment that reflects our own experience of faith: holding both belief and uncertainty at the same time. But Jesus meets them right there, not waiting for perfect clarity, and speaks words that bring both authority and direction.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
With that foundation, Jesus calls His followers into something far deeper than a moment or a message. He sends them to make disciples—to walk with people, to see lives shaped over time, and to invite others into a living, growing relationship with Him.
This message reminds us that the mission is not about quick results or one-off conversations. It’s about journeying with people—going, baptising, and teaching in the context of real relationships and everyday life. It’s about faith that is lived out, not just spoken.
And yet, rather than overwhelming us with the scale of the call, Jesus brings it down to something simple and possible: one step at a time. One person. One invitation.
Like the Samaritan woman or Philip’s invitation to Nathanael, the call is not to have all the answers—but to say, “Come and see.”
In a world where sharing faith can feel intimidating, Jesus' message brings both clarity and freedom. We are not sent alone, and we are not sent to perform—we are sent with His authority, His presence, and His purpose.
📖 Key Texts: Matthew 28:16–20; John 4; John 1:46🕊️ Theme: The mission of Jesus is not just to reach people—but to walk with them into discipleship🎧 Takeaway: You don’t need perfect words—just a willingness to take the next step and invite someone to “come and see.”

Sunday Sermon: 19 April 2026

In this message from the SENT series, we move beyond the idea of being sent and begin to understand what we are actually sent to do. In Luke 24, we step into a powerful post-resurrection moment where Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of their uncertainty and gently leads them into clarity, confidence, and calling.
The disciples aren’t bold or fearless—they’re startled, questioning, and trying to make sense of everything that has happened. But Jesus doesn’t withdraw from their doubt. He comes close. He invites them to see, to touch, to share a meal. In doing so, He shows that faith is not abstract—it’s deeply personal, formed in real encounters with a living Saviour.
As Jesus opens their minds to the bigger story of Scripture—from Genesis through the prophets—He reveals that His death and resurrection were never accidental, but part of God’s plan all along. And then He speaks words that define not only their identity, but ours: “You are witnesses of these things.”
This message reminds us that being a witness isn’t about having all the answers or winning arguments. It’s about simply sharing what we’ve seen and experienced. Like the man in John 9, our role is not to explain everything—but to say, “This is what Jesus has done in my life.”
In a world where faith can feel difficult to talk about, this message brings both challenge and relief. We are called to share—but not in our own strength. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, empowering ordinary people to carry an extraordinary message.
And rather than overwhelming us with the scale of the mission, this message brings it close to home: one person, one conversation, one step of faith.
📖 Key Texts: Luke 24:36–49🕊️ Theme: We are not called to argue - but to witness what Jesus has done🎧 Takeaway: You don’t need perfect words—just a real story and a willingness to share it

Sunday Sermon: 12 April 2026

In this opening message from the SENT series, we step into the moment where the risen Jesus meets His disciples behind locked doors and speaks both peace and purpose into their fear.
At first glance, the disciples don’t look like people ready to change the world. They are uncertain, hesitant, and afraid. Yet it’s into that very space that Jesus comes — not with rebuke, but with peace. Before He sends them, He restores them.
This passage reminds us that the mission of God doesn’t begin with confidence or capability, but with encountering Jesus. His peace settles our fears,
His presence changes our identity, and His Spirit empowers us to step forward.
When Jesus says, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you,” He redefines what it means to follow Him. We are not just saved — we are sent. Not in our own strength, but filled and equipped by the Holy Spirit to live with purpose in everyday places.
And in a world where faith is often kept private, this message calls us to something simple and personal: to notice the one person God is placing on our hearts, and to step out with courage, compassion, and hope.
📖 Key Texts: John 20:19–22, Genesis 2, John 14:27, Romans 5:1 🕊️ Theme: Jesus meets us in our fear, gives us His peace, and sends us with His purpose🎧 Takeaway: We don’t need to have it all together — we simply need to receive His peace and step out, trusting that He goes with us

Sunday Sermon: 29 March 2026 (PALM SUNDAY)

In this Palm Sunday message, we step into the tension of one of the most well-known moments in the life of Jesus — a celebration that quickly turns into rejection.
As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds cry out “Hosanna!” and welcome Him as King. Yet beneath the excitement lies a deeper misunderstanding.
They were looking for a king who would meet their expectations — a political rescuer, a powerful ruler, a quick solution to their problems.
But Jesus arrives in a very different way.
Riding on a donkey, He reveals a kingdom built not on power or force, but on humility, peace, and sacrificial love. He is the true King — just not the one they expected.
This message challenges us to reflect on our own expectations of Jesus. Do we follow Him only when He fits our plans, or are we willing to trust Him as the King we truly need?
Because while the crowd wanted immediate change around them, Jesus came to bring something deeper — transformation within. A salvation that reaches beyond circumstances and into the heart.
📖 Key Texts: Matthew 21:1–11, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:12–16 🕊️ Theme: Jesus is not always the King we expect, but He is always the King we need🎧 Takeaway: True salvation isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about allowing Jesus to transform us from the inside out

Sunday Sermon: 22 March 2026

In this last message from the BLESSED series, we reflect on Jesus’ final Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
At first glance, persecution doesn’t look like blessing. Yet Jesus reveals that faithfulness to Him will sometimes bring opposition — not as a sign of failure, but as evidence that we belong to His kingdom.
Throughout the Bible and history, God’s people have faced this reality. From the prophets to Daniel, from the early church to believers around the world today, faithfulness has often come with a cost. But again and again, we see that God remains present and at work, even in the midst of suffering.
This Beatitude lifts our eyes beyond present struggles to an eternal hope. Our identity is not shaped by the approval of the world, but by belonging to Jesus. And the reward He promises far outweighs anything we may lose.
📖 Key Texts: Matthew 5:10–12, Daniel 6, Romans 8:18🕊️ Theme: Faithfulness to Jesus may bring opposition, but it reveals our place in His kingdom🎧 Takeaway: When we remain faithful in the face of pressure, we walk the path of Jesus — and discover it is always worth it.

Sunday Sermon: 15 March 2026

In this message from the BLESSED series, we reflect on Jesus’ promise: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Peace in the way of Jesus isn’t simply avoiding conflict or keeping everyone comfortable. True peacemaking is active and courageous — it moves toward broken relationships, seeks reconciliation, and works for healing where division has taken root.
Peacemaking reflects the very heart of God. Through the gospel, God Himself stepped into our broken world through Jesus to reconcile us to Him. Because of the peace Christ has made through the cross, those who belong to Him are called to carry that same reconciling spirit into their homes, churches, and communities.
📖 Key Texts: Matthew 5:9, Colossians 1:19–20, Isaiah 2🕊️ Theme: Peacemakers reflect the heart of God in a divided world🎧 Takeaway: When we pursue reconciliation and healing, we begin to look more like our Father in heaven.

Sunday Sermon: 8 March 2026

In this message from the BLESSED series, we explore Jesus’ promise: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Purity of heart isn’t about perfection — it’s about having an undivided devotion to God. When our hearts are pulled in too many directions by distraction, approval, or control, our spiritual vision becomes cloudy. But when we return to God with honesty and humility, He begins to clear away what stands in the way.
Through reflections on Scripture and everyday life, this sermon reminds us that God isn’t looking for flawless people, but for hearts that genuinely want more of Him. And as He reshapes our hearts, we begin to see His presence more clearly in the ordinary moments of life.
📖 Key Texts: Matthew 5:8 & Psalms 24 and 51
🕊️ Theme: An undivided heart allows us to see God more clearly🎧 Takeaway: A heart fully turned toward God begins to recognise Him everywhere.