Stonelaw Church
the weekly podcast of Rutherglen: Stonelaw Church
the weekly podcast of Rutherglen: Stonelaw Church

Welcome
We are a church in Rutherglen and welcome to our podcast. Here you will find the weekly sermon preached by our minister Neil or a guest preacher. We hope that the messages are a blessing to you. Please subscribe to receive notification when the latest sermons are uploaded.
Episodes

Nov 9, 2025
Nov 9, 2025
19 min
In this week’s message, as we mark Remembrance Sunday, Neil leads us through the powerful vision of Revelation 22 — a river of life flowing from the throne of God, and a tree whose leaves bring healing to the nations.
This sermon reflects on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for peace and freedom — and how their legacy points us toward the hope of God’s ultimate renewal.
Through this amazing vision in Revelation, we’re reminded that every act of love and sacrifice is woven into God’s plan to heal the world — and that one day, there will be no more curse, no more night, only the light of Jesus shining forever. ✨
📖 Key Text: Revelation 22:1–5🔥 Theme: Hope and healing in the face of sacrifice🎧 Takeaway: The river of God’s life still flows — bringing comfort to the grieving, peace to the broken, and light to every darkness.

Nov 2, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 2 November 2025 (IDOP 2025)
Nov 2, 2025
Nov 2, 2025
24 min
In this week’s message Neil invites us to stand with believers around the world who serve Jesus amid hostility and hardship. Marking the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, this sermon reflects on how God’s power shines through weakness — drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7–12 and the stories of pastors like Akashan, Mohan, and Wang Yi.
Through their courage, we see that the treasure of Christ’s gospel is carried in fragile “jars of clay,” revealing the strength of God when human strength runs out.
📖 Key Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7–12
🔥 Theme: God’s power in human weakness
🎧 Takeaway: Even under pressure, the light of Christ still shines through His people.

Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 26 October 2025 (BIBLE SUNDAY)
Oct 26, 2025
Oct 26, 2025
21 min
In this week’s message, “Words for a Waiting World,” Neil reminds us that God’s Word still carries life-giving power — even when everything around us feels dry and uncertain. Drawing from Isaiah 55, this sermon explores how God’s promises continue to work beneath the surface, accomplishing His purpose in ways we can’t always see.
Through vivid imagery and real-life reflection, Neil invites us to trust the slow, steady work of the Word — like rain soaking into thirsty soil — and to believe that what feels barren today can still bloom tomorrow.
If you’ve ever found yourself praying, hoping, or waiting for change, this episode will encourage you to keep sowing seeds of faith and trust that God’s Word will not return empty.
📖 Key Text: Isaiah 55:10–11🌧️ Theme: Trusting the power of God’s Word in seasons of waiting🎧 Takeaway: God’s Word is still working — even when you can’t see it grow.

Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 19 October 2025
Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
25 min
In this final message of the “From Worry to Worship” series, Neil takes us on a journey through Habakkuk 3 — a passage that transforms fear into faith and complaint into praise. Just like Paul and Silas singing in the darkness of a prison cell, Habakkuk learns to worship even when the world is falling apart.
Through honest reflection, vivid imagery, and timeless truth, this sermon explores what it means to rejoice in God when everything else is uncertain. You’ll be encouraged to remember God’s past faithfulness, rest in His sovereign presence, and rejoice in His unchanging goodness — even when the fig tree doesn’t bud and the vines are bare.
If you’ve ever struggled to worship in the middle of hardship, this episode will remind you that the deepest praise often rises from the darkest places.
📖 Key Text: Habakkuk 3:1–19🕊️ Theme: Worshipping God when life doesn’t make sense🎧 Takeaway: True worship isn’t about what’s in your hands — it’s about who’s in your heart.

Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 12 October 2025
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
27 min
Are you feeling impatient, wondering when God will act? Well, this week we continue our journey through the powerful book of Habakkuk, focusing on the crucial lesson of waiting on God. Last week, we started unpacking Habakkuk's initial questions. This week, we dive deeper into what it means to trust in God's perfect timing, even when circumstances feel delayed or uncertain.
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Oct 5, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 5 October 2025
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
27 min
Is it ok to be honest with God when you're hurting? Today, in Stonelaw, we start a new sermon series called 'From Worry to Worship' based in the book of Habakkuk and learn that God really wants us to bring our struggles to him.
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-12

Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Message: 28 September 2025 (HARVEST)
Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025
15 min
This week, in Stonelaw, we paused to celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving. We focus on the idea that God has done amazing things in the past and will do so again. Even if we are sowing tears at the moment, we can reap joy!
Scripture: Psalm 126

Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sermon: 21 September 2025
Sep 21, 2025
Sep 21, 2025
24 min
Are you making the most of your unique gifts and abilities? This week, in Stonelaw, we look using our talents for God's glory and the benefit of others. Inspired by 1 Peter 4, we explore how faithful stewardship extends beyond financial giving to encompass the intentional use of our time, skills, and resources.
How do we move beyond hoarding our talents and start building something that will matter for eternity. It's time to reflect God's grace, be a faithful steward, and make a real difference in the lives of those around you!
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11



