The GMC Podcast

Life. Well it just carries on. The sunrises and set with time ticking by and life carries on regardless. Though not quite. There are interruptions in life, some bringing uncertainty and fear. Pastor Mike's Christmas morning message from the Gospel of Luke 2.v8-20  with the visit of the shepherds to Mary, Joseph and the newly born Jesus, shows how uncertainty and interruptions to life can be p...

Would your relationship to God change if you considered the Bible God's census of His world and relationship with it?  The two most significant events in history take place at the beginning of life for Jesus and at the end of his life. Pastor Mike considers the momentous birth of the Messiah and the fact that it doesn't matter what peoples thoughts and reactions are to this event for God. His...

In the forth Sunday in Advent 2023 Pastor Mike Weaver asks what it looks like to 'wait' in todays busy world. Zechariah's song (or the Benedictus) see the elation and praise Zechariah has when he is able to speak after nine months of enforced silence. In his waiting he seems to have understood the revelation God has given to him, and he is eager to bring all praise and glory to God. Where do we fi...

"Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross, speaks on the magnificence of God and Challenges us to think about how we respond to God's Magnificence just as Mary did" The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross and Rev Mike Weaver. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Barbara-Anne Hoey.   It was edited by Barba...

Pastor Mike takes a different look at the Christmas narrative as the angel Gabriel appear to Mary, the mother to be of Jesus with just that astounding news. That she will be the bearer of the Son of God by miraculous conception. Wow. I know there are many out there today who doubt the story, and that in a world of rampant scepticism minds are hard to chnage. But one thing we all may agree on is th...

Advent is the season or countdown to Christmas. You know that holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. It’s not about presents, though of course we make it about that. Neither is it about spending to much, worrying about getting things just so, or avoiding the family squabbles (just make up instead, it’s better that way). Christmas is all about Jesus – the man who is God incarnate. The divine made...

Pastor Mike Weaver returns to close out the series following Jesus’ discourse (Chapter 10 of Matthew’s Gospel) to the apostles before they head out on mission. The opening words from today's scripture ‘Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to Earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword’ are challenging and maybe don’t fit with many people’s understanding of Jesus. Yet, Jesus is plai...

Continuing on the theme from last week regarding Jesus’ words “You will be persecuted” we look at why we are encouraged not to be afraid and how we can go out into mission with courage. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Ronnie Aitken and Rev Maggie Lane. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Barbara-Anne Hoey. It was edited...

Youth Pastor, Lee Whitecross continues our sermon series by considering Jesus' words "You Will Be Persecuted" looking at what it truly means to go out as a disciple in the face of hostility. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Janice Aitken and Lee Whitecross. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. It was edited b...

The 12 disciples were chosen, called and sent out by Jesus to partner him in the call to Mission to preach and reveal 'the kingdom of God is near.' They would grow in faith as disciples/learners to become apostles 'sent out ones'. They were given authority to do this work including miracles, they were appointed and equipped, and they were not superstars but ordinary men serving an extraordinary Go...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Rev Maggie Lane and Tom Cramb. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. It was edited by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by Low Tree.

Pastor Mike Weaver concludes the series on Jesus' 'Semon on the Mount' with the contrasts of narrow and wide gates, true & false prophets, and true & false disciples too. All rounded off with the well-known story about building on good solid rock or on shifting sands (I guess you can guess what happened if you build on sand). Listen as he for the first time in five years at GMC preaches fr...

Text: Matthew 7:1-12 Theme: Judging! Jesus says — "Do not judge” What exactly did Jesus mean? When to Judge or not to Judge — Are you discerning or judgmental? The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Rev David Melville and Rev Maggie Lane It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. It was edited by Jack Wiggall Our theme m...

The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Mike Weaver. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Barbara-Anne Hoey. It was edited by Barbara-Anne Hoey Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by Low Tree.

This episode brings you three women of faith, at different stages of life: retired, working professional busy mum and a new mum. All great women of deep faith in God and a personal connection to Jesus with great hopes for the future. Listen to the latest inspiring stories of faith with the GMC Podcats and Testimony Time. If you liked what you heard, then please share with friends and family. Gille...

Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross unpacks Mathew 6:1-18 where Jesus moves to teaching on three spiritual disciplines - Giving, Praying and Fasting. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, Scotland. This episode was produced by Youth Pastor Lee Whitecross. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Jack Wiggall. It was edited by Jack Wiggall. Our theme music is ‘Up to the Mood’ by...

The antitheses are six apparently contrary saying made by Jesus as part of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus contrasts "You have heard it said" with "But I say", teasing out the real meaning of some fundamental commands of the Old Testament and challenges those who follow Him to "be perfect as your hreavenly Father is perfect". High ideals indeed, so listen as Pastor Mike Weaver unpacks these rich wo...

Pastor Mike follows up the previous sermon on the 'Be-Attitudes', and 'salt and light' by this week examining the crucial text where Jesus claims to fulfil the 'law and prophets'. This text from Matthew 5.17-20 is essential in understanding the position of Jesus in relation to the Old Testament and looking forward to the relationship made possible with God the Father through grace. Listen and be b...

'We are all familiar with someone being described as being 'the salt of the earth.' It usually means their character is trustworthy generous and good. Is this what Jesus meant when he made this statement about his followers, being salt and light in this dark world? What is our value and our influence in the communities we are placed to serve? And what does it mean for us today to be salt and light...

We begin our journey around the early teaching of Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew by looking at the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1 -12).  We consider their meaning and the radical impact they could have on everyone who hears, understands and lives their message.  It’s only the start of his ministry but Jesus is turning the world on its head! The GMC Podcast is a production of G...

Pastor Mike Weaver introduces the new sermons series from the Gospel according to Matthew. In this episode Mike trails the upcoming series dedicated to the five 'teaching blocks' unique to Matthew with a discussion of who Matthew was and what are the major themes and intent of his writing as he expounds the message of the 'kingdom of heaven'. The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial C...

The GMC Podcast return with another three stories of faith from our church family. Recorded at three services over early summer, we hear from Viv Aitken, Margaret Fraser and Tom Bain of God's impact upon their very different lives, learning that in so many ways we find Jesus impacting us positively where we are, no matter the situation. If you liked what you heard, then please share with frien...

Pastor Mike Weaver closes the series on Malachi with ‘final words’, highlighting the distinct difference between the righteous and the wicked in the eyes of the Lord. Ultimately, none of us are holy and blameless and can all fall into the category of wickedness. Yet, Malachi points out a remnant, faithful to the Lord, who will be known on the day of the Lord, as he also points forward to Jesus, th...

The penultimate week in the oracles of Malachi challenge the listener or reader to ‘not rob God’ but instead to return to God. The original hearers of Malachi’s words continued to not engage well with the LORD, almost blind to their indifference to the relationship God desires for them. Pastor Mike challenges you today to think about what in your life you are offering to the God, and whether in fa...

How many of us have been worn down with questioning children who ask ' why' over and over and over again looking to a parent to give them answers. Childish inquisitiveness and immaturity can be excused if rather wearying but what excuse is there for the children of Israel who stubbornly resist their heavenly Father's correction and discipline, whilst being reminded of the covenant he has made with...