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Rev James Maciver preaches on 'Christ's Definition of Eternal Life' from John 17:3 at our midweek meeting.

John 17:3

[3] And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. (ESV)

Rev James Maciver preaches on Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left. 3 Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he says to everyone that he is a fool. 4 If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your place, for calmness will lay great offenses to rest. 5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, as it were an error proceeding from the ruler: 6 folly is set in many high places, and the rich sit in a low place. 7 I have seen slaves on horses, and princes walking on the ground like slaves. 8 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and a serpent will bite him who breaks through a wall. 9 He who quarries stones is hurt by them, and he who splits logs is endangered by them. 10 If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed. 11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer. 12 The words of a wise man's mouth win him favour, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness. 14 A fool multiplies words, though no man knows what is to be, and who can tell him what will be after him? 15 The toil of a fool wearies him, for he does not know the way to the city. 16 Woe to you, O land, when your king is a child, and your princes feast in the morning! 17 Happy are you, O land, when your king is the son of the nobility, and your princes feast at the proper time, for strength, and not for drunkenness! 18 Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks. 19 Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything. 20 Even in your thoughts, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'A Little Glimpse of Heaven' from Revelation 22:3-4, in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 45:13-17 (1st version, Scottish Psalter)

Prayer

Children's Address

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Revelation 22

Sermon: 'A Little Glimpse of Heaven', Revelation 22:3-4

Prayer

Praise: Psalm 48(a):9-14 (Sing Psalms)

BenedictionRevelation 22:3–4

[3] No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. [4] They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. (ESV)

Rev James Maciver preaches on 'The Hour of Greatest Significance (2)' from John 17:1-2 at our midweek meeting.

 

John 17:1–2

The High Priestly Prayer

[1] When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, [2] since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Be Careful What We Do with Jesus' from Luke 20:9-18, in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 1(a) (Sing Psalms)

Prayer

Children's Address

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Luke 20:1-18

Sermon: Be Careful What We Do with Jesus, Luke 20:9-18

Prayer

Praise: Psalm 118:20-26 (Scottish Psalter)

Benediction

 

Luke 20:9–18

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants

[9] And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. [10] When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. [11] And he sent another servant. But they also beat and treated him shamefully, and sent him away empty-handed. [12] And he sent yet a third. This one also they wounded and cast out. [13] Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.’ [14] But when the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.’ [15] And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? [16] He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When they heard this, they said, “Surely not!” [17] But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written:

    “‘The stone that the builders rejected

        has become the cornerstone’?

    

    

    [18] Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.” (ESV)

Rev James Maciver preaches on Ecclesiastes 9:13 I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me. 14 There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siege works against it. 15 But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man. 16 But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised and his words are not heard. 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

An t-Urramach Seumas Maciomhair a searmonachadh air Isaiah 61:1 Tha Spiorad an Tighearna Iehobhah orm, do bhrìgh gu-n d'ung an Tighearna mi; a thoirt deagh sgeoil do'n mhacanta chuir e mi: a cheangal suas luchd a chridhe bhriste, a dh' eigheach fuasglaidh do na braighdibh, agus fosglaidh a' phrìosan dhoibh-san a tha ceangailte. 2.  A dh' eigheach bliadhna thaitnich an Tighearn, agus là dioghaltais ar De-ne: a thoirt comhfhurtachd dhoibhsan uile a tha ri bròn. 3. A dh'orduchadh do luchd-caoineadh Shioin a thoirt doibh maise an àite luaithre, oladh aoibhneis 'an àite bròn, eideadh molaidh 'an aite spiorad airsneil; a chum gu-n gortadh dhiubh Craobhan fìreantachd, a chruthaich an Tighearn air sgàth a ghlòire.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Faithfulness and Fellowship' from 1 Corinthians 1:9 at our midweek meeting in the Seminary, recorded on Zoom.

1 Corinthians 1:9 [9] God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (ESV)

Rev James Maciver preaches on Luke 17:11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." 14 When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" 19 And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'A Safe Journey Despite the Falls' from Psalm 37:23-24 in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 25:4-11 (Sing Psalms)

Prayer

Children's Address

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:1-26

Sermon: 'A Safe Journey Despite the Falls', Psalm 37:23-24

Praise: Psalm 80:17-19 (Scottish Psalter)

 

Psalm 37:23–24

    [23] The steps of a man are established by the LORD,

        when he delights in his way;

    [24] though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,

        for the LORD upholds his hand. (ESV)