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Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “Who Touched my Garments?” from Mark 5:24-34 in this evening worship service livestreamed from his home.

Order of Service

Welcome

Reading: Mark 5:21-43

Prayer

Children’s Talk: Bible Animals (1) – the Ant (Proverbs 6:6-8)

The Lord’s Prayer

Sermon “Who Touched my Garments?” , Mark 5:24-34

Prayer

Praise: Psalm 146:6-10 (Sing Psalms, page 191)

Benediction

Mark 5:24–34

[24] And he went with him.

And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. [25] And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, [26] and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. [27] She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. [28] For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” [29] And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. [30] And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” [31] And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’” [32] And he looked around to see who had done it. [33] But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. [34] And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” (ESV)

Psalm 146:6-10 (Sing Psalms)

6 He who made the earth and heaven

and the seas, with all their store;

He who keeps his every promise,

who is faithful evermore.

7 He delivers from oppression

and relieves the hungry’s plight.

He releases those in prison;

8 to the blind the LORD gives sight.

Those who are bowed down he raises.

God delights in righteousness.

9 He protects and cares for strangers,

widows and the fatherless.

He frustrates the wicked’s purpose.

10 So the LORD through endless days

Reigns to every generation.

Praise your God, O Zion, praise!

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'How to Deal with Anxieties' from 1 Peter 5:7 in this morning worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Reading: Psalm 37:1-7

Prayer

Children's Talk

Lord's Prayer

Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Sermon 'How to Deal with Anxieties', 1 Peter 5:7

Praise: Psalm 103:8-13 (Scottish Psalter, page 369)

Benediction

 

1 Peter 5:7

[7] casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (ESV)

 

Psalm 103:8-13 (Scottish Psalter)

8 The Lord our God is merciful,

and he is gracious,

Long-suffering, and slow to wrath,

in mercy plenteous.

9 He will not chide continually,

nor keep his anger still.

10 With us he dealt not as we sinned,

nor did requite our ill.

11 For as the heaven in its height

the earth surmounteth far;

So great to those that do him fear

his tender mercies are:

12 As far as east is distant from

the west, so far hath he

From us removed, in his love,

all our iniquity.

13 Such pity as a father hath

unto his children dear;

Like pity shews the Lord to such

as worship him in fear.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Spiritual Warfare' from 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 in this short sermon at our online midweek meeting.

2 Corinthians 10:4–5

[4] For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. [5] We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'The Light of God's Glory Changes Things' from Isaiah 40:3-5 in this evening worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

WelcomeReading: Matthew 3:1-12Prayer

Children's Talk

Lord's Prayer

Reading: Isaiah 40:1-8

Sermon 'The Light of God's Glory Changes Things', Isaiah 40:3-5

Praise: Psalm 111:6-10 (Scottish Psalter)

BenedictionIsaiah 40:4–5

[4] Every valley shall be lifted up,

and every mountain and hill be made low;

the uneven ground shall become level,

and the rough places a plain.

[5] And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,

and all flesh shall see it together,

for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” (ESV)

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “How Can I Give You Up?”' from Hosea 11:8-9 in this morning worship service livestreamed from his home.

Order of Service

Welcome

Reading: Hosea 11:1-12

Prayer

Children’s Talk: Bible Birds (10) – The Cockerel (Luke 22:34 and 60)

The Lord’s Prayer

Sermon “How Can I Give You Up?” , Hosea 11:8-9

Prayer

Praise: Psalm 130 (Scottish Psalter, page 421)

Benediction

 

Hosea 11:8–9

[8] How can I give you up, O Ephraim?

How can I hand you over, O Israel?

How can I make you like Admah?

How can I treat you like Zeboiim?

My heart recoils within me;

my compassion grows warm and tender.

[9] I will not execute my burning anger;

I will not again destroy Ephraim;

for I am God and not a man,

the Holy One in your midst,

and I will not come in wrath. (ESV)

 

Psalm 130 (Scottish Psalter)

1 Lord, from the depths to thee I cried.

2 My voice, Lord, do thou hear:

Unto my supplication's voice

give an attentive ear.

3 Lord, who shall stand, if thou, O Lord,

should'st mark iniquity?

4 But yet with thee forgiveness is,

that feared thou mayest be.

5 I wait for God, my soul doth wait,

my hope is in his word.

6 More than they that for morning watch,

my soul waits for the Lord;

I say, more than they that do watch

the morning light to see.

7 Let Israel hope in the Lord,

for with him mercies be;

And plenteous redemption

is ever found with him.

8 And from all his iniquities

he Isr'el shall redeem.

Rev James Maciver preaches on 'David's Yes to God's No' from 2 Samuel 7:18-20 in this sermon recorded on zoom during our midweek meeting.

 

2 Samuel 7:18–20

David’s Prayer of Gratitude

[18] Then King David went in and sat before the LORD and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? [19] And yet this was a small thing in your eyes, O Lord GOD. You have spoken also of your servant’s house for a great while to come, and this is instruction for mankind, O Lord GOD! [20] And what more can David say to you? For you know your servant, O Lord GOD! (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Herod's Troubled Conscience' from Mark 6:16-20 in this worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:1-12

Prayer

Children's Talk

Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:14-29

Sermon: Mark 6:16-20, Herod's Troubled Conscience

Praise: Psalm 2:1-6 (Sing Psalms)

Benediction

Mark 6:16–20

[16] But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” [17] For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because he had married her. [18] For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” [19] And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, [20] for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 'Jesus Heals Soul and Body' from Luke 5:22-25 in this evening worship service recorded at home.

Order of Service:

Welcome

Prayer

Children's Talk

Lord's Prayer

Reading: Luke 5:12-26

Sermon 'Jesus Heals Soul and Body', Luke 5:22-25

Praise: Psalm 31:19-24 (Sing Psalms, page 37)

Benediction

 

Luke 5:22–25

[22] When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? [23] Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? [24] But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” [25] And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. (ESV)

 

Psalm 31:19-24 (Sing Psalms)

    19    Your goodness, LORD, is very great—

        Prepared for those who fear your name.

        You show your goodness openly

        To all who your protection claim.

    20    Your presence hides and shelters them

        From those who plot to take their life,

        And in your tent you keep them safe

        From evil tongues that stir up strife.

    21    The LORD be praised because he showed

        The wonder of his love to me,

        When in a city I was trapped,

        Surrounded by the enemy.

    22    In my alarm I rashly said

        That I was hidden from your eyes;

        But when I called to you for help,

        In grace you listened to my cries.

    23    O love the LORD, all you his saints!

        The faithful will be kept by God,

        But he will give the proud their due.

    24    Be strong, take heart; hope in the LORD.

Rev James Maciver continues his study on God’s Questions looking at the question, “What are you seeking?”' from John 1:38-39 in this morning worship service livestreamed from his home.

Order of Service

Welcome

Reading: John 1:19-34

Prayer

Children’s Talk: Bible Birds (9) – the Turtledove (Song of Solomon 2 v 12)

The Lord’s Prayer

Sermon “What are you seeking?” , John 1:38-39

Prayer

Praise:Psalm 34:1-9 (Sing Psalms, page 40)

Benediction

 

John 1:38–39

[38] Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him, “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” [39] He said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. (ESV)

 

PSALM 34 C.M.

1 At all times I will bless the LORD;

I’ll praise him with my voice.

2 Because I glory in the LORD,

let troubled souls rejoice.

3 Together let us praise the LORD;

exalt his name with me.

4 I sought the LORD; his answer came:

from fears he set me free.

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.

Rev James Maciver shares a short message from Romans 5:1-5 entitled, 'Peace, Access, Rejoicing and Hope' at our midweek meeting online.

 

Romans 5:1–5

Peace with God Through Faith

[1] Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2] Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. [3] Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, [4] and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, [5] and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (ESV)