Knockbain Free Church of Scotland

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."

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.

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...

Have you ever wondered what church membership is all about? Are any qualifications, skills or level of knowledge needed before you can join? Tonight we discover that the only thing that qualifies us to be a member is faith in Jesus Christ alone. If you have always stayed away thinking that you don't qualify, then now's your chance to come along and find out about Jesus and why it is only faith in him that matters in life. Or, if you have fallen out of the habit of attending church, then come back! The early church was wholeheartedly committed to the church family and desired to be there, and were devoted to one another. Now we admit we're not perfect but loving Jesus and loving people is what our church is all about and is what we strive to do. So come and join our church family gathering…

Today we consider the first sermon Jesus preached which is a sermon to remember but also a sermon to respond to. We see how Jesus preaches an important command and an irresistible call to repent and believe the Gospel. If you watch or listen to the Gospel message being preached today, there are just two responses from your heart to that call of the Gospel. You either repent or refuse. The message for you today is that it is time to stop resisting and start resting in Jesus: Repent and believe in the Gospel!

Have you heard God's voice? or are you guilty of silencing it or ignoring it? God speaks to us through his Word the Bible and through preaching where today we discover the historic voice, the heralding voice, and the heavenly voice speaking in Mark's gospel. All are an important reminder that we shouldn't neglect the chance to come and listen to God's Word and His message of hope, peace and care for us. Come and listen to what the Lord is saying to you today whether you are a believer or not...faith comes by hearing...

Are we a warm and welcoming church family? We are to be smiling, speaking and sharing fellowship, all in the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Our hope and prayer is if you come to Knockbain Free Church, you will know you are warmly welcome. Whether you are weary and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are lonely and need friendship; to all who fail and desire strength, to all who sin and need a Saviour; we welcome you in the name of Jesus Christ, the friend of sinners.

Who is Jesus and why did He come? This is the most important question you will ever ask, and the answer starts with the proclamation we read at the beginning of Mark's Gospel. Discover the Gospel messenger and His message today which is one of Good News!

Church is not a museum of good people but rather a hospital for sinners. In the first of this new series "Love Your Church" we discover the importance of belonging to a church. Our desire is that you will love Jesus and His church and, by the end of this series, know how to love your church.

Tonight we conclude our communion weekend by looking at what God did in the life of King Manasseh. We discover the incredible truth that no one is too wicked or too perverse, not too messy or miserable, not too unworthy or undeserving, not too sinful or secular...to be saved and freed from sin by the mercy and grace of God. Be encouraged that if you do not yet fellow Jesus, He is willing and able to save you and bring you into His family. If the Lord can save Manasseh, He can save you...

Today the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was taken by those who profess Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. We continued our study of Genesis 3 and discovered the first sacrifice made to cover the sin of Adam and Eve. We see the necessity of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross at calvary so the sins of God's people are covered and we are forgiven.

Join us for our second preparatory service where we consider the First Gospel in Genesis

This evening in the first of our communion preparatory services, we go back to the Garden of Eden and consider the First Sin. We discover how we are tempted and transgress just like Adam and Eve which serves as a solemn reminder just how serious sin is and that we cannot save ourselves...

When we have a wobble in the wilderness, our faith can sometimes be overcome with fear. In Psalm 64 David learns what it means to wait upon the Lord in faith, seeking vindication & victory over his enemies.

"My sins they are many, His mercy is more!" is a line from a well known hymn and sums up our lives accurately. As we consider these well known verses in Lamentations we see that despite whatever sorrows or sins have touched our lives, we have a steadfast Saviour who loves to save souls. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Listen to the full hymn by Keith & Kristyn Getty on the link below: https://youtu.be/I1GiZL60c80?feature=shared

Do you have questions about Christianity? Do you want to know who Jesus really is and why he is important? Or maybe you have questions about the Bible or God? Today we hear about a first century 'Christianity Explored' that took place with Philip, a follower of Jesus, explaining the Christian faith to an Ethiopian. Now in the 21st Century don't miss your chance to hear who Jesus is. You are warmly welcome to join us on Thursday 18th September at Knockbain Free Church to find out more...

We turn to Romans 8 which is one of the greatest chapters in the New Testament. Why? It points us to Christ and the wonderful promises contained in this chapter remind us of our rich and full salvation in Jesus. We have the promise that there is no condemnation or separation for those in Christ; rather Jesus promises to be with us and to complete the good work He started...

This morning we consider one of the greatest chapters in the Old Testament where we see an incredible story of redemption of a bride by her husband. This serves as a wonderful picture of the greatest redemption purchased by Jesus for those who trust and believer in Him.

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

A lot can happen from one week to the next. From Confessing Jesus last week in Matthew 16, we find some of the disciples Camping with Jesus six days later in Matthew 17. This was a camping trip they would never forget!

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Jesus often asked personal and probing questions. The question He asks in this passage is probably the most personal and probing question in the Gospel: 'Who do you say that I am?"

"We're all going on a summer holiday....no more workin' for a week or two!" Many of us are familiar with Cliff Richards classic holiday song, but what about 'The Holiday Hymn' from The Book of Psalms? Psalm 81 calls us to worship the LORD as our Creator & Redeemer, ultimately pointing us to Jesus!

Life is unfair when we look at it from an earthly perspective. In Psalm 73, Asaph tells us what he learned when he looked at life with an eternal perspective.

How do we deal with suffering?

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Join us for our live stream services each Sunday at 11am and 6pm

Tonight is the final in the series of 'Songs for the Pilgrim' where we reach the sanctuary of the Lord's house and the Lord's heaven.

At our family service today we learned all about the Armour of God with illustrations of each essential piece of kit. We discover how we should be preparing ourselves everyday to face the challenges and the enemy with the Armour that God provides us with.

Tonight we consider the powerful, personal and providential sermon song of Psalm 133. We see the Psalm set out like a sermon as the Psalmist first of all states, then illustrates and finally applies. We learn the importance of unity in the church and how it is brotherly and biblical to endeavour to be united as a family of believers. We are promised that when we pursue peace prayerfully, pastorally and patiently then heavenly blessing will come.

Tonight we continue with our plodding pilgrim through the songs of ascent and consider the swearing song of Psalm 132. In this song we are called to remember the Covenant keeping God, the God who keeps His promises to His people, and what wonderful promises they are...

Join us today as we considered the Believers at Bethany and those who endure painful situations.