The GMC Podcast

Pastor Mike Weaver speaks on Christmas morning a message exploring the timeless message of Isaiah and the transformative gift of Christ. This episode delves into the call to “walk in the light of the Lord,” the consequences of turning away from God, and the enduring relevance of these lessons in our lives today. Through stories from scripture and insights from Paul’s letter to Titus, Pastor Mike d...

Pastor Mike Weaver, in the GMC Watchnight Christmas Eve sermon explores the ancient prophecy of Isaiah, reflecting on humanity’s journey through darkness and the promise of light. He draws meaning from both biblical metaphors and everyday life, challenging listeners to reconsider the nature of good and evil—not as black and white, but as shades of grey within us all. The birth of Jesus is the fulf...

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mike Weaver explores Isaiah 7:10–16 and Matthew 1:18–25, c ontrasting the responses of  Ahaz’ short-term, fear-driven, self-reliant view, with Joseph’s long-term view, obedient to God’s command despite personal risk. We learn that faith requires lifting our eyes beyond immediate problems to God’s promises; that God’s signs confirm faith, not create it and that...

This third week of Advent is about Joy! But where is the joy when you are in a desert place, going through difficulties or trials? The prophet Isaiah talks about finding streams in the desert, finding Gods strength in the dry places, discovering Gods glory and being refreshed. Is it possible to be in a hard place and yet be filled with joy and gladness? Let's find out as we continue our journe...

Pastor Mike Weaver for the second Sunday in Advent explores the themes of fear, hope, joy, and peace in his sermon from Isaiah 11 and Romans 15. He emphasises the importance of a relationship with Jesus as the source of true hope, which quells all earthly fears and bring a true peace based upon the joy of the Lord. This Christmas time isn’t that really what the world needs, to come to a righteous...

Pastor Mike Weaver start the Advent journey as we travel toward Bethlehem with Isaiah’s vision of hope and Christ’s promise of peace, exploring how God's House will be exalted by the Word that transforms to bring true peace and justice. He asks you in this journey to not ignore injustice, relying on human strength alone, but to live as light-bearers: sharing Christ, embodying His ways, and ant...

Pastor Mike Weaver closes out the sermon Series on Genesis 1-4, focusing on the aftermath of Cain’s crime and what it means for humanity, exploring the consequences and broader implications of sin and righteousness in early humanity. Pastor Mike discusses how Cain's descendants symbolize a society focused on human glory, while Seth's descendants represent hope and righteousness, before con...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, how to contact us and to financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘Support us with Stewardship’ icon. This episode was produced by Pauline Hoey (Prayers), Judith An...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, how to contact us and to financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘Support us with Stewardship’ icon. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver and Maggie Lane. It w...

In this week's podcast, Pastor Mike Weaver, considers the consequences of the fall (the incoming of sin into the world by way of disobedience to God) for the man, womana dn ther serpent (Satan). These consequences are still being played out today, from ongoing evil in the world , the the struggles of life, including the battle between the sexes. Today we hear about the problems of 'the pat...

The Fall is a term in Christian faith that expresses the original sin, the fall away from God by man and woman. Understanding this rebelliousness against God as intrinsic to our lived reality is necessary for all people today, and imperative for those who say they are Christians, for sinfulness is central to the core of all humanity. That said, Pastor Mike expounds not only our complicity in the a...

God's goodness is found in His provision. Man to be alone is not good, so woman is to be his complement, his companion, his equal. Genesis 2.18-25 which has been used icorrectly in the oppression of women by men, but has also seen the push back resulting in lack of true identity and complementarity between the sexes. Pastor Mike examines the beauty of this passage to reveal its goodness for th...

Pastor Mike Weaver returns from holiday with a powerful message on Genesis 2.4-17 and the creation of man. This series in Genesis is slowly moving through the creation narrative, not as some mythic ancient text, but as one relevant to all humanity today. The creation of man from the ground ( hā.’ ā.dām from the hā.’ă.dā.māh in Hebrew), and God bring life to him is central to the relational need of...

Reading: Genesis 1:26-2:3  [NIV] Title: Humanity (very good?) Theme: Image is everything — How does humanity fit into Creation? The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, how to contact us and to financially support our work and ministry for t...

The sermon is called “Creation in Focus” and the headings: 1. Creation Revealed - and the bounty of God. 2. Creation Ravaged - and the blight of Sin. 3. Creation Renewed- and the bliss of eternity. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, ho...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, how to contact us and to financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘Support us with Stewardship’ icon. This episode was produced by Janice Aitken, Jack Wiggall and R...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. Our website is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can find details about who we are, how to contact us and to financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘Support us with Stewardship’ icon. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver and Tom Cramb. It was...

The GMC ‘ENCOUNTER’ Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, ⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠. To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘DONATE’ icon on our website homepage or contact the office. This episode wa...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, ⁠⁠⁠www.gillespiechurch.org⁠⁠⁠. To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘DONATE’ icon on our website homepage or contact the office. This episode was produc...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, ⁠⁠ www.gillespiechurch.org ⁠⁠ . To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘ DONATE ’ icon on our website homepage or contact the office. This episode was pro...

Rev. Maggie Lane bring us the second of a two-part sermon from the last verses of chapter 7 of the Gospel of Dr. Luke. The woman in this encounter with Jesus is castigated as a sinner, yet what transpires is a radical understanding of what it means to come to Jesus. What society sees and expects of people Jesus see straight through, right to the heart of individuals troubles, their struggles and m...

Rev. Maggie Lane bring us the first of a two-part sermon from the last verses of chapter 7 of the Gospel of Dr. Luke. The woman in this encounter with Jesus is castigated as a sinner, yet what transpires is a radical understanding of what it means to come to Jesus. What society sees and expects of people Jesus see straight through, right to the heart of individuals troubles, their struggles and mo...

Lee Whitecross shares from Luke 7:31-35 (ESV) where Jesus is comparing His generation to bickering children. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, www.gillespiechurch.org. To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom,...

"Candidate for Ministry, Lee Whitecross considers our doubts in light of the truth of Christ, Looking at John the Baptist in Luke 7:18-30. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, www.gillespiechurch.org. To financially support our work...

"Trainee Minister Lee Whitecross, shares from Luke 7 the lengths Jesus has gone to communicate his Love to us." The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, www.gillespiechurch.org. To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingd...