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Rev James Maciver preaches on Mark 7:31 Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. 32 And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. 33 And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened." 35 And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. 36 And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. 37 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."

Rev Donald A. Macdonald preaches on Luke 24:36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!"

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on ‘Not Here - Risen!’ from Matthew 28:1-10 in this worship service recorded at home.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 68:16-18 (Scottish Psalter)

Prayer

Children's Talk & Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28

Sermon: ‘Not Here - Risen!’ from Matthew 28:1-10

Praise: Psalm 16:8-11 (Sing Psalms)

Benediction

 

Matthew 28:1–10

The Resurrection

[1] Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. [2] And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. [3] His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. [4] And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. [5] But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. [6] He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. [7] Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” [8] So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. [9] And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. [10] Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” (ESV)

Rev James Maciver preaches on 'A Preview of the Resurrection' from Luke 7:11-17.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome and intimations

Reading: Acts 2:22-36

Prayer

Children’s address: Jesus in the Psalms (7) – Psalm 16:10-11 – Christ’s Resurrection

Reading and Sermon: Luke 7:11-17

Title : A Preview of Resurrection

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

Benediction

 

Luke 7:11–17

Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son

[11] Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. [12] As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. [13] And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” [14] Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” [15] And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. [16] Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited his people!” [17] And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country. (ESV)

Rev James Maciver concludes his study on Christ's Prayer in John chapter 17, looking at 'With Christ in Glory' from verses 24-26.

[24] Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. [25] O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. [26] I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on ‘You Cannot Serve Two Masters’ from Luke 16:13 in this worship service recorded at home.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 125 (Scottish Psalter)

Prayer

Children's Talk & Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Luke 16

Sermon: ‘You Cannot Serve Two Masters’ from Luke 16:13

Praise: Psalm 139:1-6 (Scottish Psalter)

Benediction

 

Luke 16:13

[13] No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (ESV)

Mr Scott Macleod preaches on ‘Weights Worn and Weights Borne’ from 1 Samuel 17:9 in this worship service recorded at home.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 27:1-4 (Sing Psalms)

Prayer

Children's Talk & Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-36

Sermon: ‘Weights Worn and Weights Borne’ from 1 Samuel 17:9

Praise: Psalm 89: 15-18 (Scottish Psalter)

Benediction

 

1 Samuel 17:9

[9] If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” (ESV)

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.

Rev James Maciver preaches on Mark 5: 21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet 23 and implored him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live." 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." 35 While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?" 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe." 37 And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. 38 They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 And when he had entered, he said to them, "Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping." 40 And they laughed at him. But he put them all 6956outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. 41 Taking her by the hand he said to her, "Talitha cumi," which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise." 42 And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. 43 And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat.

Rev Kenneth I Macleod preaches on ‘The Blessings of Fear and Hope in God’ from Psalm 33:18-19 in this worship service recorded at home.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Welcome

Praise: Psalm 17:1-4 (Sing Psalms)

Prayer

Children's Talk & Lord's Prayer

Scripture Reading: Psalm 33

Sermon: 'Trusting God in the Face of the Enemy' from Psalm 33:18-19

Praise: Psalm 31:21-24 (Scottish Psalter)

Benediction

Psalm 33:18–19

[18] Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear him,

on those who hope in his steadfast love,

[19] that he may deliver their soul from death

and keep them alive in famine. (ESV)