Knockbain Free Church of Scotland

Is there more than one way to God- Is there objective truth or do we decide our own truth- Is there more to our lives--We consider Jesus' words as He tells us that -I am the way, the truth and the life- and we discover the answer to the questions above under these 3 life changing headings--1- The Way-2- The Truth-3- The Life

The funeral service of the late David Mitchell

We continue our study in Psalm 116 and consider the benefits that God gives to his people. We see the benefits of the Lord shown to us in general revelation but more so in the special revelation that is the Bible - the Word of God. We discover that God's people not only receive all the benefits that come from being saved from sin, but that God also provides a means of grace through the Lord's Table and His people should obey the command and take the cup and eat the bread in remembrance of Jesus.

We continue from last week's study in John 14. Today we look at Jesus' words -Believe in God, believe also in me- and consider what it means to believe in God and Jesus, under 3 headings--1- Knowledge-2- Acceptance-3- Trust

The believer at times is greatly afflicted and can be blown to and fro with events of life. Tonight we look at verses 10-11 and tie in with the experience of Jacob in Genesis 31 - 32. We consider 3 things the Psalmist talks about and links in with Jacob--1- He believes-2- He was greatly afflicted-3- He spoke-We discover ultimately that the believer can wrestle with God, speak to him in prayer, and that we can find help in God.

We look at the words Jesus spoke to his people that their hearts should not to be troubled in this world because of what is promised in Heaven. We consider it under 4 headings--1- Perplexed disciples-2- A particular place-3- A complete preparation-4- A treasured possession-We discover that salvation is all of grace and a gift from God. When we face troubles and difficulties in this life which can so easily overwhelm us, we have the promise that we can be safe in the hands of Jesus and have no need to be afraid.

Tonight we continue in our series study of Psalm 116 and we consider verses 8 and 9 and what God does for the believer--1- Delivers soul from death-2- Keeps eyes from tears-3- Keeps feet from stumbling-We see that as a result of these 3 things that God does for the believer, the believer can then walk, with energy and effort, in obedience with God.

Today is final sermon on the remaining qualifications for being a Deacon. We find out what the Bible tells us prior to the upcoming election in the congregation. There are 3 headings from this short passage--1- Hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience -v.9--2- Be tested first -v.10--3- Husband of one wife, managing children and household well -v.11-12--Our prayer is that the Lord will guide the congregation in the election and that those eligible for office will prayerfully consider their responsibility and be given the confidence to be faithful.

Tonight we consider the wise man and foolish man who built their houses, and essentially their lives, on different foundations. The passage challenges us to consider- is your life build on the strong foundation of Jesus Christ-

Today we resume our series on the qualifications of office bearers as we prayerfully consider an election for Deacons in the weeks ahead. Deacons form part of the leadership team in the church and play an important role in helping the church with many practical duties and welfare responsibilities. All this helps the church be an effective church and give glory to God. --The focus today is on the characteristics that make a Deacon and we will consider 4 qualities they must be--1. Dignified-2. Not double-tongued-3. Not addicted to much wine-4. Not greedy for dishonest gain