Knockbain Free Church of Scotland

Have we forgotten what the Lord has done for us? Today on Remembrance Sunday we trace back the phrase "lest we forget" and remember the Lord's goodness and faithfulness to us and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus for His people. We discover the consequences of failing to remember and how the Bible faithfully reminds us. It is our responsibility not only to remember the sacrifices of the last generation but also to look forward to the next generation and ensure they don't forget the Lord.

Tonight we discover that we can love our church by honouring our pastor. A pastor/preacher is not perfect, but rather his position is to point you to the perfect saviour Jesus. The title Reverend actually means servant so our ministers/pastors are not to be put on a pedestal by the congregation. Neither should the congregation be disparaging, disheartening and discouraging to their minister. Instead we are are to love our church by honouring, respecting, encouraging, loving and praying for him

Today on 31st October we are reminded that even in a world filled with shadows celebrating Halloween, God's truth shines bright. As Christians we celebrate Reformation Day today and look back to the powerful truths that sparked the reformation. The 5 Solas: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and Glory to God Alone. Listen as we explore how these reformation principles bring light and hope, and rediscover the beauty of these Gospel truths that changed the world!

We welcome Rev Gareth Burke who preaches this morning and also shares a little about the work of European Mission Fellowship (EMF). We consider the famous scene of Jesus washing his disciples' feet. We realise that there's more to this than meets the eye in this memorable situation in the life of Jesus and his disciples. Together we consider the scene, the obvious and the hidden to discover the significant message Jesus has for his followers today.

You get out of church membership what you put in to it. We discover tonight in Romans 12 that when it comes to congregational life (including our worship and preaching), whatever we put into it, is what we get out of it. We are reminded that we are saved to serve in the church not merely to be 'canteen Christians' acting like customers and consumers only. Instead, when we love our church, our service in church should be motivated by mercy, gifted by grace and focused by faith. When we realise this and practice it, we can truly say about serving: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

Do you have an attitude of gratitude? If so, what are you thankful for? Today, on the Lord's Day, at our Harvest Thanksgiving Service we offer our praise and thanks to the Lord for all the gifts that He provides. Even Sunday itself is a day of grace gifted to us which is why we meet every week to acknowledge and appreciate God's goodness and all his gifts and grace towards us. Come and join us in church where you will receive gifts that only God can give...