Three Crosses Church

Tom Richards shows how John the Baptist identifies Jesus as God’s promised Messiah and suffering servant—not through guesswork, but through compelling evidence God himself provided. Exploring the titles “Lamb of God” and “God’s Chosen One,” this sermon reveals why John’s testimony demands a response and what it means to follow a Saviour whose path to glory runs through suffering.

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, we explore the fascinating world of textural criticism, a journey that explores the text of John’s Gospel, the surprising identity of Jesus, and Isaiah’s suffering servant.

Tom Richards shows how John the Baptist points beyond himself to Jesus Christ, the greater prophet, the promised Messiah, and the fulfilment of God’s plan. From Moses to Elijah to Christ, this sermon traces the great prophetic sweep of Scripture and calls us to behold the greatness of Jesus.

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, we tackle a misunderstood phrase in John’s Gospel: ‘the Jews.’ Why does John speak this way when Jesus, John the Baptist, and the disciples are all Jewish themselves? As we explore the priests, Levites, Pharisees, and the tension surrounding John the Baptist’s ministry, we begin to uncover a deeper question about authority, identity, and what it means to belon...

Tom Richards shows that Jesus Christ is God’s greatest revelation – greater than John the Baptist and greater than the law – the one and only Son. This revelation eclipses all others, as grace surpassing previous grace.

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, we take a closer look at a debated phrase in John’s Gospel: “grace in place of grace” or “grace upon grace.” What seems like a minor translation difference opens up a much bigger question about the law and the fullness of God’s grace revealed in Christ.

Tom Richards shows how two groups emerge in John 1:6–13: the world and the children of God, and explains the fundamental distinction between them. Centred on the question of how someone becomes a child of God, this sermon explores conversion, evangelism, free will, and the sovereignty of God.

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, we explore John 1:9–10 and ask what John means by “the world.” By tracing how the term is used across the Gospel, we uncover a deeper picture of humanity in need of life and light. Along the way, this sheds light on the meaning of John 3:16 and the extent of God’s grace. 

Tom Richards walks us through the first five verses of John’s Gospel, showing how John introduces Jesus through the great themes of creation, revelation, and salvation.

Tom Richards gets into the weeds of John 1:1, tackling the controversies surrounding its translation

Our guest, Andrew Fox, preaches on the thief on the cross, challenging us to examine the passage that gives our church its name.

Tom Richards continues to unpack the Kingdom of God, showing how Jesus’ being both Lord and Saviour relates to it.

Tom Richards unpacks the Kingdom of God and calls us to live under God's reign. 

Tom Richards unpacks from Mark 16 how Jesus' resurrection changes everything on Easter Sunday.

Tom speaks about how Jesus' death changes everything for the Good Friday service.

The last of Tom's sermon series in the book of Exodus looking at how Jesus has reshaped what obedience means.

Tom looks at celebrations in the Law and how they reveal God's care and plan for people (and animals) to have a time of rest. We're encouraged to see how we can use our time of rest for worshiping God.

Tom continues to look at the covenant between God and His people as we see the real meaning behind the law, to protect the vulnerable.

Tom continues looking at the Law and how we see the impact of theft and the restitution that must be made in each case.

Tom continues going through the Book of the Covenant and what a difference the Mosaic Law makes for us today.

This week Tom speaks to us from Exodus 21 about how we can apply the Law to our lives today.

Tom is back on why we should keep God at the centre of our worship because God is God centered.

Tom looks at the 10 commandments as the summit of Exodus and shows how we relate to those commandments as a community under grace.

Tom takes us through Ephesians 2:1-10 looking at our past lives and how we have been saved through Grace (not good works) and what we have been saved for (hint, it's good works).

Tom looks at Exodus 19:1-6 and how we can see salvation through the law as God gathers his people to bless them at the mountain. This the first in a sermon series of 3 looking at the law and how it shows us the gospel.