Partick Free Church of Scotland (Cont)

Mary Magdalene was devoted to Christ and was honoured to be the first to see Him after His resurrection.

Prayer is vitally important for the Christian. Without it, you can hardly call yourself a Christian.

All the preaching undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 17 July 2026.

When the Lord Jesus Christ returns in glory, He will make a new heaven and earth, which will be the eternal home of all His people.

In this life, the Christian will experience much tribulation because of his union with Christ. But the believer must focus upon all the spiritual blessings and privileges that are his in Christ.

The opening section of the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 10 July 2026.

The Lord uses the believers' many woes and trials to bring about good in their lives.

Godly King Hezekiah was greatly blessed by the LORD but he became too proud.

All the preaching undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 3 July 2026.

One of the besetting sins of our generation is adultery. Believers are urged to avoid it at all costs.

The Christian awaits that glorious day when his salvation shall be completed and his adoption shall be made public.

Hosea tells the backsliding people of Israel in his day that their belief is like a half-baked cake.

Given the dreadful spiritual and moral decline in our nation, our denomination has called for our congregations to set apart today as a Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer.

All the preaching that was conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 26 June 2026.

The LORD spoke through the prophet Joel, calling the people of Judah to a time of humiliation, fasting, and prayer, following a period of drought and the devastation caused by a plague of locusts. Should the church in the 21st century do the same?

The prophet Jeremiah exhorts the King of Judah and the kings of the surrounding nations to submit to the King of Babylon and ignore their false prophets.

Having highlighted many examples in the Old Testament who lived and died in faith, the Apostle Paul draws this chapter to a conclusion, mentioning some other persons by name, indicating that he has provided enough examples to encourage the New Testament believers to persevere in faith.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Thursday 18 June 2026.

Jeremiah sets a good example before the people of Judah to follow.

The people of Jericho heard about what the Lord did for His people, and they were fearful, but only Rahab acted upon what she heard and was saved.

The sixth commandment teaches that life is sacred from the moment of conception to the time when God ends a person's life.

The fifth commandment requires everyone to give honour, respect, and appropriate obedience to those who have authority over us.

All the preaching undertaken at Partick Station, Glasgow, on 2 June 2026.

The prophet Jeremiah complains that the people hearing his preaching do not respond appropriately.

When confronted with the stronghold of Jericho, Joshua and the people of Israel were asked to undertake a very difficult task. But when the Lord God undertook it for them, it was easy. So it is with the Christian, for he lives his life of faith looking to the Lord always.

Sadly, many churches think more about man-made holy days like Christmas and Good Friday than the Lord's Day.

Even in dire straits, God is able to keep an eye upon His people and bring them through sore situations.

In exile, the ageing Apostle John receives a vision of the risen and exalted Christ and receives comfort from his Lord and Saviour.

The Moderator's Address from the 2026 Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) General Assembly

The sermon from the retiring moderator, Rev E Trevor Kirkland, preached in Partick on Monday, 18 May, the opening night of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) General Assembly.

The speeches from the Moderator's Reception following the election of Rev Kenneth M Macdonald as the new Moderator of the 2026 Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) General Assembly.

At a time when Israel ceased to exist as a people; Judah's kings were a disgrace; here the prophet sees One coming who is going to change and restore the lot of the people of God.

The Apostle Paul highlights Israel crossing the Red Sea to encourage the 1st-century Jewish Christian to persevere in their profession of the Lord Jesus Christ.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 15 May 2026.

The Christian Sabbath, or Lord's Day, is not widely observed in Christian circles today. Many people believe it is an Old Testament commandment for the Jews only. But what does the Holy Bible teach?

In Jeremiah's day, the Lord was against the false prophets whose word was described as chaff.

By faith, Moses was enabled to undertake an incredible achievement when he safely took the people of Israel out of Egypt.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 8 May 2026.

It is not enough to worship the One true God in the right way; you must have the right attitude to truly worship God.

While Joseph was in prison, God was working in his life to prepare him for what lay ahead.

Moses, having escaped death at infancy, lived a sheltered and privileged life in Pharaoh's house. He came to that point in his life when he had to choose between serving himself or God.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 1 May 2026.

There are great promises to be found in the Psalms foretelling gospel progress and success to encourage the church as they seek to fulfil the Great Commission given by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Giving thanks to God for the many blessings He bestowed upon His people.

The Lord opened the heart of Lydia to receive Christ as Lord and Saviour, which resulted in new life for her evidencing the reality of her conversion.

The preacher explains vicarious or substitutional atonement undertaken by the Lord Jesus Christ on behalf of sinners.

Fencing the Table, and Pre and Post Table addresses as part of our Communion Service.

The Apostle John was encouraged as he met the risen, glorified Lord Jesus Christ. And Christ is still encouraging His people today.

All the preaching that was undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 24 April 2026.

Lessons drawn from Aaron's rod that budded appropriate for believers preparing for the communion service.

The Lord Jesus Christ commended the widow who gave all she had, reminding us that Christ gave everything He had to save His people.