Pitlochry Church of Scotland Sermon-Cast

Readings  Romans 7 verses 15 to 25a Matthew 11 verses 16-19 and 25-30. Mark talks about the different interpretations of 'contrary' as referenced in the nursery rhyme.

Joint service at Blair Atholl.

Readings Psalm 69 verses 7-10 and 16-18.                  Matthew 10 verses 24-39. Mark reminds us that to Jesus's followers, his was a new belief.

Readings:      Psalm 100    Matthew 9: 35 – 10: 8       Mark summarises the backgrounds of  the disciples.

Readings:-     Acts 17: 22 - 31  and  Matthew 9: 9 -13 . Mark illustrates how differences in cultures can cause confusion.

Mark illustrates the difficulties in fully comprehending The Trinity.

Mark relates a tale of how everybody has a contribution to make.

Robert discusses the ascension and how it may have affected the disciples.

Mark expands on today's' readings about commanding.

Mark unravels the deeper meanings of Jesus's third appearance to the disciples.

Ginnie adds to the reading we heard today.

Mark muses on how more attention is given to the doubter, Thomas, than to Jesus himself.

Sorry. No recording of the Easter Sunday service. 

No sermon, for the joint service, but the readings progress from entry into Jerusalem to Jesus's crucifixion.. Reading details:-       The entry into Jerusalem and cleansing of the Temple       St. Matthew 21: 1 – 17               The anointing at Bethany       St. Matthew 26: 6 - 16                The Passover Meal and Last Supper       St. Matthew 26: 17 - 30              The Betrayal and arrest...

Mark describes his visit to the tomb of Lazarus, and goes on to discuss the questions the Bible story raises.

Mark refers to the role that mothers play in the Bible and the Church..

Mark points out the cultural significances of the meeting between Jesus and the woman at the well, as described in today's New Testament reading..

Mark relates the art of Chiaroscuro, (light and dark), to today's reading of John 3 v 1-17, that tells of Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus.

In the first part Mark talks of the history around the creation of the English translations of the bible. In the second part he addresses the differences between our modern interpretations of time and the more flexible meanings to the phrases often seen in the bible. .

Mark discusses the different views of Transfiguration.

Mark describes how the reference to Salt would have had deeper significance in biblical times.

Mark expands on Makarios - Blessed,  and the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes 3 ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit,     for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,     for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek,     for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,     for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,     for th...

Mark talks of how Jesus collected his disciples.

Ginnie highlights the additional features of a painting of John the Baptist.

Margaret introduces slides and music, and then explores the themes of the psalm. Psalm 29 A psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings,     ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to his name;     worship the Lord in the splendour of his[ a ] holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;     the God of glory thunders,     the Lord thunder...