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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Scots'! Join us for a very special Christmas Service.

As we gather on Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, God’s Son. We are reminded that Jesus did not enter a peace-filled world, but one marked by darkness. Despite the mess, God came near - not to avoid it, but to redeem it.

Even in the lead-up to Christmas, the claims of Christianity can be too incredible to believe. But God shows us again and again that he is trustworthy because he makes good on his promises. This week we look at two big promises in Luke that prepare for two bigger promises next week. Join us on the first week of advent as we take a look at Luke 1 through a sermon titled "Promises of Preparatio...

When it comes to our material possessions, as the old saying goes, "You can't take them with you." But Jesus promises there is treasure that we can take into eternity. If that is so, how should we live out the days of our earthly lives? Join us as we take a look at Luke 12:1-7, 13-21, 32-34 through a sermon titled "Where is Your Treasure?".

What would life look like if we weren’t so determined to live as if our permanent home was here? As the book of Hebrews draws to a close, we’re reminded again of our calling to live as outsiders in this world, because we seek the ‘city that is to come.’ Join us as we conclude our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 12:28-13:25 through a sermon titled "No Lasting City&q...

“Shaken, not stirred” is the famous description of James Bond’s Martini, but it’s easier said than done. What are we to think when our lives are turned upside down by unexpected challenges? Hebrews 12 offers a surprisingly secure hope. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 12 through a sermon titled "Unshakeable Kingdom".

What does faith in God look like? The writer to the Hebrews gives us a vivid picture of trusting God’s promises and relying on His power, seen in the examples of the faithful in the Old Testament and, ultimately, in Jesus. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 11:1-12:3 through a sermon titled "A Great Cloud of Witnesses".

Have you ever lost confidence as a Christian, wondered if you can keep going when faith feels hard? Hebrews reminds us that our confidence isn’t in our own strength, but in Jesus — who opened the way to God through His finished work. Because of Him, we can draw near, hold fast, and spur one another on. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 10:19-39...

How do you approach the LORD? The writer to the Hebrews reminds us that through Christ, we are invited into God’s presence—not on our own terms, but His. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 9:15-10:18 through a sermon titled "One Final Sacrifice".

What’s the difference between a temporary fix and a permanent solution? The answer to that question makes sense of one of the most confusing things in the Bible, namely the “Old Covenant” and its sacrificial system, which was not only temporary but profoundly illustrative of the better covenant in Jesus Christ. Join us as we return to our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews...

Everybody wants our loyalty these days, from brands and businesses to nations and social movements. But what happens to those loyalties when God is King? The kingdom of God is a very different kind of kingdom. Join us As we take yet another short break from our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Psalm 99, Mark 4:26-29, Matthew 6:25, 33 through a sermon titled "A Different Kin...

Why did Jesus give the Apostle Peter the "keys of the kingdom". How did Peter end up using them? What does this reveal about ourselves? And how should it govern our values and commitments as a church? Join us as we take a short break from our Hebrews series and welcome our guest preacher Rev Phil Court! This week, we'll take a look at Matthew 16:13-19 and Acts 10:1-20 as well as Acts...

It’s one thing to have other people think badly of you – but how much worse if you spend your life thinking badly of yourself! This is where the great news of the sacrifice and high priesthood of Jesus come into sharpest focus – there really is relief for our guilt, and the conscience pricks that come with it. Join us in continuing our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 8-...

In what’s perhaps the most complex and confusing section of Hebrews, we’re introduced to an ancient and obscure priest named Melchizedek. He’s a precedent for another unexpected Priest, Jesus Christ, who’s able to bring us before the throne of Grace like no other priest ever could. And whether you realise it or not, that’s exactly what we need. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week,...

Strength in weakness; spiritual energy for the spiritually lazy; promises that will last you a lifetime. This is the good news for those attentive to Hebrews. Join us this Sunday as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 5-6 through a sermon titled "Holding Fast to the Better Promise".

Get some rest! We all need it: physical rest, mental rest, emotional and social rest. In Hebrews, the Lord promises spiritual rest, but it’s not gotten through a new technique or the latest product. It’s far more personal, and eternal, than that. Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 4-5 through a sermon titled "Resting in Our Better High Pries...

Tired, anyone? Sometimes it’s tough to keep trusting God in the hard times, and we’re tempted to give up. Through Moses, God promised the ancient people of Israel would have “rest” in the promised land, but instead of trusting him, they gave up and died instead. So is a better promise from Jesus enough to keep you going? Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look a...

Lost. I’m guessing everyone has found themselves in that situation more than once. Lost … because you took a wrong turn. In Luke 15 Jesus tells the story of a 'lost son' at the lowest and most humiliating point in his life. He actually knows the way home - but fears that heading home means begging for something he doesn’t deserve. Join us for a short break from our Hebrews series and welco...

The gods don’t die, but Jesus did. This reality caused early Christians to drift from the faith and still does. However, according to the author of Hebrews, it’s only through the suffering savior that we can receive a “great salvation.” Join us as we continue our Hebrews series! This week, we'll take a look at Hebrews 2 through a sermon titled "Not Drifting from the Suffering Saviour&quot...

If you want to connect with God, where do you look? Even within the Christian faith, answers will differ – some look to traditional ritual, some to contemporary ‘worship’; some look for spiritual experiences, and others look to strict commandments and rules. For the writer of Hebrews, the answer is simple – pay attention to Jesus, the better word from God! Join us as we begin our Hebrews series! T...

What can ravens and lilies teach us in a world obsessed with scarcity? When we find ourselves asking, “Do I have enough?” Jesus shows us that creation speaks a gentle reassurance: our Heavenly Father cares. Join us as we take a look at Luke 12:13-34 through a sermon titled "From Garden to Glory"

Regulars at Scots’ will be aware that today we’ve reached the final instalment in a long teaching series on the New Testament Book of Acts, as the prisoner-Apostle Paul finally reaches Rome in his bid to defend the Christian faith before Caesar. But if you’re a first-time Open House guest, it’s also a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of the ‘essentials’ of church and faith. Join us as we finis...

As we journey with prisoner Paul through storm and shipwreck in Acts 27:1–28:10, he faces danger and uncertainty. But looking closer, we see not just survival, but God’s sovereign hand at work - guiding, protecting, and opening new doors for the gospel. What does it look like to trust God when life feels adrift? Join us as we explore Acts 27-28 through a sermon titled "Storm, Shipwreck and a...

Paul’s fellow Israelites are determined to kill him; he’s arrested by the Romans and languishes in jail while they try to work out what to do with him in trial after trial. But all the while, he’s single mindedly focusing on his goal – because he’s convinced of the Resurrection of Jesus, he’s proclaiming and promoting his Lordship to all kinds of people, all the way to Caesar himself. Perhaps ther...

As we return to the final section of the Book of Acts, Paul finds himself under arrest, and in transit to his trial in Rome. But what has he REALLY done wrong? What is it about Christianity that rubs people the wrong way? Join us as we explore Acts 21-22 through a sermon titled "The Real Reason for the Rage"