Gorebridge Parish Church

Scripture and Prayer, Maria Pilcher

 

In this Sunday's message, Maria brings some thoughts on prayer.

 

 

Jesus Brings a Different Norm

Allan Eaglesham

Mathew Chapter 5 v 6 to 11

 

What is the norm, asks Allan. According to the teachings of Jesus, different than the norm we see around us day by day.

 

The teachings of Jesus are all out of proportion when compared to our natural way of looking at things, and they come to us initially with astonishing discomfort. We gradually have to conform our walk and conversation to the precepts of Jesus Christ as the Holy Spirit applies them to our circumstances....... Oswald Chambers

One Heart and One Mind: Neil Watson

 

Acts Chapter 4 v 32-37

 

In his last message as Probationary Minister at GPC, Neil follows on from last week's theme of having a listening heart to consider what it would look like to have a communtiy that were collectively listening hearts.

 

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. 

 

Neil's  ordination and induction as minister at Belhaven Parish Church will be on Thursday 5 October at 7pm.

Having a Listening Heart, Neil Watson.

1 Kings Chapter 3 v 1-15

 

This morning, Neil Watson takes us through one of his favourite bible passages, found in the first book of Kings. In this passage, the young king, Solomon, asks God for wisdom . 

 

“Now, O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around. And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?”

Romans, Definately the Finale

Mark Nicholas

Romans Chapter 16

Having spent the past year working through Paul's letter to the church in Rome, we reach the final message from the final chapter.

 

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel, the proclamation of Jesus the Messiah, in accordance with the unveiling of the mystery kept hidden for long ages but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings, according to the command of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith among all the nations – to the only wise God, through Jesus the Messiah, to whom be glory to the coming ages! Amen.

 

To watch the videos by The Bible Projec that accompany this series follow the links below:

Paul's Letter to the Romans Part 1

Paul's Letter to the Romans Part 2

 

 

 

What happens when we give, what happens when we pray?

Mark Nicholas

Romans Chapter 15 v 25-33

 

Yes we are still in Paul's letter to the church in Rome, nearing the end of chapter 15. 

 

I urge you, my dear family, through our Lord Jesus the Messiah and through the love of the spirit: fight the battle for me in your prayers to God on my behalf.... 

Jesus at the Centre, Neil Watson

Romans Chapter 15 v 1-15

 

Nearing the end of of our (epic) journey through Romans, Neil takes us through the first half of Chapter 15.

 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit.

 

During his message, Neil mentioned that one of his all time favourite hymns is "Jesus Be the Centre". You can have a listen to it here

The Way to Love and Peace, Allan Eaglesham

Romans Chapter 14 v 15-17

Continuing in our journey through Paul's letter to the church in Rome.

 

For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

Choose Love, Neil Watson

Romans Chapter 14 v 7-12

 

Continuing in Romans Chapter 14, Paul develops his arguement to chose love and not pass judgement on one another.

 

Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.

Each Person Must Make Up their Own Mind

Neil Watson

Romans Chapter 14 v 1-6

Having spent almost a year in our study of Paul's letter to the church in Rome, we are in Chapter 14 of 16, where Paul instucts the believers against criticism of their brothers and sisters in the faith.

 

"Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with...."

 

To watch the videos by The Bible Projec that accompany this series follow the links below:

Paul's Letter to the Romans Part 1

Paul's Letter to the Romans Part 2