Knockbain Free Church of Scotland

Psalm 25 - Part 8

We return to our study series in Psalm 25 tonight in verses 8 and 9 which first declare that God is good and upright. The second verse talks about meekness and we turn to the life of Moses and events...

Harvest Thanksgiving

Psalm 102 - Prayer of the afflicted

Tonight we consider the psalmist who penned a psalm which is a prayer of the afflicted. Focussing on verses 11 and 12 we see two things the psalmist says about Man and two things about God.-Man- A shadow and grass-God-...

Two thieves - Their words and ways

Today we consider the words and ultimately the ways of the two thieves on the cross alongside Jesus.-Three things from the unsaved thief--1- Are you not the Christ--2- Save yourself--3- And us--Three things from the saved thief--1- Do you not...

Satisfaction in Jesus

Will faith be found?

Jesus' concern for his families

Tonight we considered two things from the passage--1- A family's concern for Jesus-2- Jesus' concern for his families-We discover that Jesus was not only concerned for his earthly, biological family but that he has deep concern for his spiritual family....

Selflessness, Surrender & Salvation of Jesus

Today we are looking at Matthew 23 v 37 which illustrates 3 things about Jesus--1- The selflessness of Jesus - as he put others before himself repeatedly.-2- The surrender of Jesus - he surrendered himself to something awful and dreadful-3-...

My Son the Chosen One

1- This is my Son-2- My Chosen One-3- Listen to Him

Funeral of Ella MacDonald

The funeral service of the late Ella MacDonald

Where there is faith there is salvation

Tonight we consider a solemn passage of scripture in Revelation which talks about the final judgement. All will appear before Jesus who is seated on the great white throne. For those who are not believers or who rest in their...

Dealing with problems of life

Today we are reading the account of the death of Jesus' friend Lazarus. We consider 3 things arising from this--1- Dealing with problems-2- Dealing with disappointing responses-3- Dealing with a delightful outcome-We see that in the midst of pain and...

An adulterer & murderer pardoned

Tonight we consider King David and moments of his life where he sinned against God in committing adultery and murder. David, as with all sinners, deserved the punishment of death but David confessed his sin before God and is forgiven....

Where do you go in times of trouble?

We have been reminded recently with the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II that troubling times and death will come to us all. In today's passage we consider how the disciples were troubled at the departure of Jesus and...

What will you do with God's Word?

Grace and Truth

Gospel Affirmed & Clarified

Abiding in the Father's Love

Jesus the Servant King

The sacrifice of Jesus

Today we welcome a guest minister, Rev. Malcolm Maclean, to lead us in the service as we take part in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper or Communion. We consider who Jesus was and what he did by dying on...

Preparatory Service - Psalm 22

They will see his face

At the gate but not going in

Of First Importance

Expulsive Power of a New Affection

Focus on Christ

Encouragement for the weary

Psalm 25 - Part 7

Tonight we resume our study in Psalm 25 and see how David, the psalmist who was a great rebel and sinner, asks God to forget his sins and faults of youth. We discover that God, who is a covenant keeping...

Who is greater?

We resume our study today in Luke chapter 7 and consider the words of verse 28. We explore the meaning when we read that -none is greater than John yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God...

God provides manna

We explore the passage this evening under 3 headings--1- God's provision-2- Response of the people-3- Lessons we can learn

It is finished

This morning we look at the words of Christ on the cross -It is finished- and we see 3 things from this--1- Statement of Fact-2- Expression of Satisfaction-3- Cry of Triumph

The Commander of the Lord's Army

Who is the God that will deliver you?

Exaltation to God

Unity in the church

Today we are grateful to have Mr Angus Mackay visiting and preaching on a passage that encourages the church to be united and of the same mind in sharing the Gospel. We examine how unity applies in the friendship and...

Psalm 25 - Pt.6 - Hesed

Tonight we explore the rich meaning of 'Hesed' which is the Hebrew word that is translated as lovingkindness, tender mercies, great love of God. Taking this word from verse 6 of Psalm 25 we will see this word in action...

Prophecy repeated

Continuing our study of John the Baptist we consider how the message that was true in the days of Malachi the prophet and John the prophet is still true for us today. The 3 headings are--1- Return-2- Repent-3- Receive

Psalm 25 - Part 5

All Christians are fully dependant on God for their salvation. We turn to verses 4 and 5 of Psalm 25 and consider 3 things relating to how our salvation is of God because He--1- Initiates-2- Enables-3- Accomplishes

A prophecy to prepare

Continuing the study on John the Baptist we consider 3 things in relation to the prophecies by both Malachi and John as God's Word spoke of--1- The Problem that existed-2- The Prospect of Jesus coming-3- The Pre-warning of prophecy to...

Psalm 25 - Part 4 - God of our Salvation

Tonight we continue our series in Psalm 25 looking at verse 5- -For thou art God that dost to me salvation send--We consider 3 parts of our lives--1- Conception-2- Birth-3- Living-We discover that both the physical and spiritual aspects of...

A prophet with a message

We continue our study on John the Baptist and consider the questions Jesus asks those who went and heard John the Baptist, whether John was--1- A reed shaken in the wind--2- A man dressed in soft clothing- -3- A prophet--We...

Paying attention to what we've heard

Death of Lazarus

Psalm 25 - Part 3

Good News for the poor in spirit

Psalm 25 - Part 2

Tonight we continue in our series in Psalm 25 and consider 3 things--1- Ways of God-2- Salvation of God-3- Hope of God-We discover that the ways of God are much better than our own ways and that salvation is a...

Offended by Jesus?

In today's passage we see how some people acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah because He fulfilled all that had been prophesised about Him in God's Word. Others however refused to and were offended by Jesus and his message. The challenge...

Psalm 25 - Part 1

Tonight we take a look at Psalm 25 and consider the psalmist's attitude and what he means when he talks about--1- Lifting his Soul-2- Trusting in God-3- Feeling Shame-We examine what makes up a soul, what does it means to...

Spiritual Depression

Depression and mental health are big issues and the Bible deals with them in an honest way and deals with the reality that Christians can experience spiritual depression. In todays passage we consider 3 points--1- Cause of spiritual depression-2- Questions...

Confirm your calling & election - Part 2

Tonight we continue in the same passage from this morning and consider a further question--What blessings can we expect to enjoy by making our calling and election sure--We discover that we will not be ineffective or unproductive in this life-...