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Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'A Very Important Question' from Acts 16:25-31 in this worship service recorded at home.

 

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 122 (Sing Psalms)

Prayer

Children's Talk

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Acts 16:11-40

Sermon: 'A Very Important Question', Acts 16:25-31

Praise: Psalm 34:5-10 (Sing Psalms)

Benediction

 

Acts 16:25–31

The Philippian Jailer Converted

[25] About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, [26] and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. [27] When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. [28] But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.” [29] And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. [30] Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” [31] And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” (ESV)

 

Psalm 34:5-10 (Sing Psalms)

    5    They look to him and shine with joy;

            they are not put to shame.

    6    This suffering man cried to the LORD;

            from him deliverance came.

    7    The angel of the LORD surrounds

            and guards continually

        All those who fear and honour him;

            he sets his people free.

    8    Come, taste and see—the LORD is good;

            who trusts in him is blessed.

    9    O fear the LORD, you saints; with need

            you will not be oppressed.

    10    Young lions may grow weak and faint

            and hunger for their food,

        But those who wait upon the LORD

            will not lack any good.

Rev James Maciver preaches on Psalm 139 in this Gaelic service recorded at home.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Our Heavenly Father' from 2 Corinthians 6:18 in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 103:8-13 (Scottish Psalter)

Prayer

Children's Talk

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 6

Sermon: 'Our Heavenly Father', 2 Corinthians 6:18

Praise: Psalm 16:8-11 (Sing Psalms, page 17)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 6:16–18

[16] What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,

“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,

and I will be their God,

and they shall be my people.

[17] Therefore go out from their midst,

and be separate from them, says the Lord,

and touch no unclean thing;

then I will welcome you,

[18] and I will be a father to you,

and you shall be sons and daughters to me,

says the Lord Almighty.” (ESV)

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “Can these bones live?” from Ezekiel 37:3 in this worship service streamed live from home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 108:1-5 (Sing Psalms, page 146)

Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Prayer

Children’s address: Bible Animals (5) – The Donkey (Matthew 21:1-11)

Sermon: Ezekiel 37:3

Sermon Title: God’s Questions (9) – “Can these bones live?”

Praise: Psalm 126 (Scottish Psalter, page 419)

Benediction

Ezekiel 37:3

[3] And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord GOD, you know.” (ESV)

 

PSALM 108 (Sing Psalms)

1 O Lord God, my heart is steadfast,

and with all my soul I’ll sing.

2 Harp and lyre I will awaken,

and my song the dawn will bring.

3 LORD my God, among the nations,

I will ever give you praise;

In the midst of all the peoples

I will sing of you always.

4 For your steadfast love is boundless,

greater than the heavens high;

And your faithfulness towards us

reaches even to the sky.

5 Far above the highest heavens

be exalted, O my God;

And through all the earth around us

let your glory spread abroad.

 

 

Psalm 126 (Scottish Psalter)

1 When Zion's bondage God turned back,

as men that dreamed were we.

2 Then filled with laughter was our mouth,

our tongue with melody:

They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord

great things for them hath wrought.

3 The Lord hath done great things for us,

whence joy to us is brought.

4 As streams of water in the south,

our bondage, Lord, recall.

5 Who sow in tears, a reaping time

of joy enjoy they shall.

6 That man who, bearing precious seed,

in going forth doth mourn,

He doubtless, bringing back his sheaves,

rejoicing shall return.

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God's Questions, preaching on "Do You Want to Go Away As Well?" from John 6:66-69 in this worship service streamed live from home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 95:1-7 (Sing Psalms, page 126)

Scripture Reading: John 6:47-71

Prayer

Children’s address: Bible Animals (4) – the Serpent (Genesis 3)

Sermon: John 6:66-69

Sermon Title: God’s Questions (8) – “Do you want to go away as well?”

Praise: Psalm 73:23-26 (Scottish Psalter, page 316)

Benediction

John 6:66–69

[66] After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. [67] So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” [68] Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, [69] and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” (ESV)

PSALM 95 11 11 11 11

1 O come, let us joyfully sing to the LORD;

To the Rock of salvation let us raise our voice.

2 Let us come before him expressing our thanks;

Let us with loud singing praise him and rejoice.

3 The LORD is the great God, King over all gods.

4 The earth’s deepest places he holds in his hand;

The heights of the mountains belong to the LORD.

5 The oceans are his, and he formed the dry land.

6 Come, let us bow humbly and worship the LORD;

Let us kneel before him, our Maker, in prayer.

7 For we are his people and he is our God;

He shepherds and feeds us in his loving care.

Psalm 73:23-26

23 Nevertheless continually,

O Lord, I am with thee:

Thou dost me hold by my right hand,

and still upholdest me.

24 Thou, with thy counsel, while I live,

wilt me conduct and guide;

And to thy glory afterward

receive me to abide.

25 Whom have I in the heavens high

but thee, O Lord, alone?

And in the earth whom I desire

besides thee there is none.

26 My flesh and heart doth faint and fail,

but God doth fail me never:

For of my heart God is the strength

and portion for ever.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'The Bright Path of the Christian' from Proverbs 4:18 in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Call to Worship: Psalm 27:1-4 (Scottish Psalter)

Prayer

Children's Talk

The Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4

Sermon: 'The Bright Path of the Christian', Proverbs 4:18

Praise: Psalm 36:5-10 (Sing Psalms)

Benediction

 

Proverbs 4:18

    [18] But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,

        which shines brighter and brighter until full day. (ESV)

 

    5    Your steadfast love is great, O LORD;

            it reaches heaven high.

        Your faithfulness is wonderful,

            extending to the sky.

    6    Your righteousness is very great,

            like mountains high and steep;

        Your justice is like ocean depths.

            Both man and beast you keep.

    7    How precious is your steadfast love!

            What confidence it brings!

        Both high and low find shelter in

            the shadow of your wings.

    8    They feast within your house, and drink

            from streams of your delight.

    9    For with you is the source of life;

            in your light we see light.

    10    To those who know you as their God,

            your steadfast love impart;

        Maintain your righteousness to those

            of pure and upright heart.

Rev James Maciver preaches on 'Division, Discernment and Decision' from Luke 12:49-59 at our online midweek church gathering.

 

Luke 12:49–59

Not Peace, but Division

[49] “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! [50] I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! [51] Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. [52] For from now on in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three. [53] They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”

Interpreting the Time

[54] He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A shower is coming.’ And so it happens. [55] And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat,’ and it happens. [56] You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

Settle with Your Accuser

[57] “And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? [58] As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison. [59] I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the very last penny.” (ESV)

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “Do you understand what I have done to you?” from John 13:12 in this worship service livestreamed from home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Reading: John 13:1-20

Prayer

Children’s Talk: Bible Animals (3) – the Deer (Psalm 42:1-2)

The Lord’s Prayer

Sermon “Do you understand what I have done to you?”, John 13:12

Prayer

Praise: Psalm 36:5-9 (Sing Psalms, page 44)

Benediction

John 13:12

[12] When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? (ESV)

Psalm 36:5-9 (Sing Psalms, page 44)

5 Your steadfast love is great, O LORD;

it reaches heaven high.

Your faithfulness is wonderful,

extending to the sky.

6 Your righteousness is very great,

like mountains high and steep;

Your justice is like ocean depths.

Both man and beast you keep.

7 How precious is your steadfast love!

What confidence it brings!

Both high and low find shelter in

the shadow of your wings.

8 They feast within your house, and drink

from streams of your delight.

9 For with you is the source of life;

in your light we see light.

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “Why are you Weeping? Whom are you Seeking?” from John 20:15 in this evening worship service live-streamed from his home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Reading: John 20 v 1-18

Prayer

Children’s address: Bible Animals (2) – the Lion (Revelation 5 v 5)

Sermon: John 20 v 15

Sermon Title: God’s Questions (6) – “Why are you Weeping? Whom are you Seeking?”

Praise: Psalm 30 v 1-5 (Scottish Psalter, page 239)

Benediction

 

John 20:15

[15] Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” (ESV)

 

Psalm 30:1-5 (Scottish Psalter)

1 Lord, I will thee extol, for thou

hast lifted me on high,

And over me thou to rejoice

mad'st not mine enemy.

2 O thou who art the Lord my God,

I in distress to thee,

With loud cries lifted up my voice,

and thou hast healèd me.

3 O Lord, my soul thou hast brought up,

and rescued from the grave;

That I to pit should not go down,

alive thou didst me save.

4 O ye that are his holy ones,

sing praise unto the Lord;

And give unto him thanks, when ye

his holiness record.

5 For but a moment lasts his wrath;

life in his favor lies:

Weeping may for a night endure,

at morn doth joy arise.

Mr Scott Macleod preaches on 'Cloak of Consolation' from 2 Kings 2:13 in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Prayer

Children's Talk

Lord's Prayer

Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Sermon: 2 Kings 2:13, 'Cloak of Consolation'

Praise: Psalm 118:1-7 (Sing Psalms, page 155)

Prayer

2 Kings 2:13

[13] And he took up the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. (ESV)

PSALM 118 L.M.

1 O thank the LORD, for he is good;

His steadfast love endures always.

2 Now let the house of Israel say,

“His love will last through endless days.”

3 And let the house of Aaron say,

“His love for ever will endure.”

4 Let those who fear the LORD declare,

“His love will stand for ever sure.”

5 I cried in anguish to the LORD;

He answered me and set me free.

6 The LORD is with me; I’ll not fear.

What harm can people do to me?

7 The LORD is with me constantly;

He is the one who gives me aid.

I’ll look in triumph on my foes;

I will not need to be afraid.