The Apostle Paul arrives in Jerusalem and almost immediately he is confronted by his enemies.

Christ commends the Queen of Sheba for coming to see King Solomon and by implication rebukes the scribes and Pharisees who rejected One greater than Solomon.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 9 August 2024. -The live stream did not work, but we were able to post the recording.-

In these verses, James gives three examples of what it is to have real saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Paul's farewell message to the Ephesian elders was a sad parting to mark the end of a very successful ministry in Asia.

Israel had sinned again and their enemies were oppressing them. The LORD raises Gideon up to save them.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 2 August 2024.

The Church has a commission from Christ to preach the gospel to every corner of the globe until the end of time.

Eutychus falls asleep in church to his death, but the power of God raises him to life.

In the parable of the Wheat and Tares the Lord Jesus Christ teaches His disciples that the godly and ungodly will be found in the Christian Church until the Day of Judgement.

All the preaching undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 26 July 2024.

A brief survey of the life of Saul of Tarsus, his conversion and utter commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

James wants to impress upon his readers that if someone maintains that they have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, then there should be evidence to substantiate the claim.

An in-depth examination of the interconnectedness of the several themes -embodied in Christ- behind the different pieces of armour.

An introduction to the concept of the whole armour of God.

The feet of the wicked which are swift in running to mischief is a rebuke to all Christians who lack that degree of zeal for the Lord and His work. Being rebuked, may we reform.

James was addressing Christians who were inclined to respect the rich and shun the poor. Christians must give proper respect to the rich and poor alike.

Paul's gospel preaching brought remarkable success in Ephesus despite much opposition. It was brought about through the Holy Spirit blessing the systematic and persistent labours of Paul.

The Bible teaches that all secular powers that rule over men have been appointed by God. Should then politics and faith be separate as many believe--

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 5 July 2024.

In the closing verses of the first chapter of James, the writer highlights three marks that accompany a genuine Christian profession- self-control, charity, and purity.

Luke tells us of seven powerless priests, who were invoking the name of Christ to perform exorcisms, who were set upon by a man who had an evil spirit. The event led to the furtherance of the gospel cause in Ephesus.

Today is the time to proclaim that the Lord Jesus Christ is the sinner's friend. No one truly has the best interest of the sinner at heart than the Saviour.

James is describing what the new life of the believer should be like. He is to listen and learn and then put into practise what the Word of God teaches.

On his return to Ephesus the Apostle Paul encountered twelve Ephesian men who were disciples of John. How did he deal with them and what lessons can we learn--

The prophet Jeremiah was undergoing a severe trial and took his complaint to God. God told him to prepare for a greater trial in the future.

All the preaching conducted at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Thursday 20 June 2024.

James provides further evidence and arguments to prove that God cannot tempt people to sin.

After Aquila - Priscilla had a quiet word with Apollos he was a better all-round preacher of the Gospel.

God teaches mankind from His Word but also from the book of nature. We are to learn from small but wise creatures.

All the preaching conducted at Partick Station, Glasgow, on Friday 14 June 2024.

It is common for people to make excuses for their bad behaviour and to evade responsibility for their sins. James deals with this issue and reminds Christians that when they sin it is their own fault.

Sadly today there is little observance of the Sabbath even by Evangelical and Reformed Christians. Some regard sabbatarianism as legalism. The reject the Sabbath as belonging to the Jews and the Old Testament. But actually the Sabbath was given at creation along with other creation ordinances such as marriage. It was there before the-Jews existed a…

Paul had a great desire for the salvation of the Jews. The Jews saw no need for Christ. They trusted in their good works and hoped God would be gracious towards them because they were better than the Gentiles. The only way of salvation is faith in Christ. We will touch on the New Perspectives on Paul and its reference to N T Judaism as being a reli…

God uses trials to make Christians mature. Therefore believers must have the right approach when trials come their way.

When the Apostle Paul brought the gospel to Corinth he found many hands to help, homes that were opened to him, and many hearts affected by the preached Word.

In thanking the Philippian church for their generosity the Apostle Paul tells how he can be a contented Christian regardless of his circumstances.

All the preaching that was undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 31 May 2024.

The Gadarene Demonic wanted to join Christ's band of followers after he was delivered from demon possession. But Jesus told him to return home and tell his family and friends what Christ did for him. To witness in our own homes and communities can be the hardest place to be a Christian.

Christ's method of evangelism is to use the law to convict. He shows this man his need. No one will want to be saved till they feel their need. He asks the man to do something that was very hard for him in order to show him the idol he had in his heart. There are several uses for the law 1- Political, 2- Pedagogical and 3- Normative. These are expl…

The Apostle Paul writes to the Philippian Christians telling them how to pray right, what to think about, and how to live, to experience the God of peace.

Free Church of Scotland -Continuing- 2024 Moderator's Reception held in Partick Free Church of Scotland -Continuing-, Glasgow, on Monday 20 May 2024.

The Moderator's Address at the Free Church of Scotland -Continuing-, 2024 General Assembly delivered on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

The retiring moderator's sermon preached at the opening of the Free Church of Scotland -Continuing- 2024 General Assembly on Monday 20 May.

The Apostle Paul was so irritated by seeing Athens submerged in idolatry that he took the opportunity to preach Christ to the Athenians.

The Church in her distress is tempted to believe that God has forgotten her and forsaken her. To console her, even in a time of exile, the Lord wants His Church to know that he has graven her upon the palms of his hands and that she is ever before him. While a woman might forget her nursing infant, but the Lord will never forget his church, and all…

The 'Robing of the Moderator service' will begin at 7-30 pm tonight.

All the preaching undertaken at Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on Friday 17 May 2024.

A consideration of the second mark of happiness concerning the citizens of the kingdom- the blessedness of those who mourn in Christ, knowing that the God of all comfort shall manifest Himself to them.

When the Apostle Paul began his second missionary journey we see a number of significant openings resulting.