Grace Church Exeter Podcast

Sunday 28th September – Lydia Pavey preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:3. The sermon highlights the core belief that Christ died for our sins. His historical death under Pontius Pilate demonstrated God’s love and ended sin's power. Sin fractured our relationship with God. We must receive the gospel, stand on its truth, and hold fast to it as we are being saved.

Jesus, the Word, is fully divine, being the ageless Creator and Sustainer of all things. He became fully human (incarnate) yet without sin. This unique dual nature was necessary for Him to die in our place, bridging the chasm to a holy God and offering forgiveness.

Sunday 14th September - Dan Roach preaches from Genesis 1:1. This sermon begins our new "We Believe" series, by highlighting the foundational truth of Genesis 1:1: God created everything from nothing. Our lives aren't meaningless; God has a good plan. We're called to worship and trust our relational Creator, letting Him take centre stage in our existence.

Sunday 7th September - Dave Rogers reaffirms Grace Church’s Jesus-centred vision. It challenges members to move from comfort to reliance on God and to use and grow in their spiritual gifts. The church is called to be spirit-filled, praying, resourcing, sending, a diverse family, and a place where everyone flourishes through active participation.

Sunday 17th August – Phil Butcher preaches from John 20:24-29. This sermon about Thomas' story shows how Jesus reignited his faith after the resurrection. It teaches that doubt can strengthen faith when brought to Jesus, encouraging us to abide in Him for restoration and to grow in our faith.

Sunday 10th August – Dave Rogers preaches from Luke 23:39-43. This sermon on Jesus' conversation with the dying thief reveals that no one is too far gone for God's grace and hope. Salvation is immediate and through trusting Jesus, not works. It offers an eternal future in His personal presence.

Sunday 3rd August – Chris Collison preaches from Luke 19:1-10. The sermon focuses on Jesus's grace towards Zacchaeus, the despised tax collector. Jesus saw his heart, leading to radical repentance. We're challenged to extend similar grace, avoiding judgment and dehumanising "lost causes," for Jesus seeks and saves all.

Sunday 27th July – Mick Taylor preaches from Luke 18:18-30. This sermon explores Jesus' call to unconditional surrender. It reminds us that eternal life is a gift and that we’re to make Jesus our greatest treasure over all else. This brings true riches and joy, and helps us model a fully surrendered life for those around us, children in particular.

Sunday 20th July – Claire Annetts preaches from Matthew 15:21-28. This sermon explores Jesus' interaction with a Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. It encourages pressing into hard Bible passages to reveal insights into Jesus' revolutionary valuing of women and his inclusive heart for all, exemplified by the woman's great faith.

Sunday 13th July - Rachel Willmott preaches from Matthew 20:20-28. The sermon highlights the fact that true greatness in Jesus' kingdom is service, not worldly status. Jesus exemplified this by serving, not being served, and encourages humility and reliance on God.

Sunday 6th July - Jon Carlisle preaches from Luke 17:11-19. Based on Luke 17, the sermon emphasizes that Jesus' healing of ten lepers signifies a deeper spiritual cleansing from sin. God's amazing grace requires a heartfelt response of thanksgiving, not indifference. Remembering the gospel is key to cultivating thankfulness and recognising the Giver.

Sunday 29th June - Dave Rogers concludes our 'Letters to the Churches' series by sharing our vision at Grace Church Exeter: That we are to be Jesus-centered, with Him as our first love and the reason for everything. We believe Jesus would commend us for our spiritual care of children, our Spirit openness, and our love for the Bible. We believe Jesus would encourage us to move from comfort to relia...

Sunday 22nd June - Dave Rogers preaches from Revelation 3:14-22. This message explores Jesus' rebuke of the Laodicean church's lukewarmness and self-sufficiency. He calls for radical dependence, offering true spiritual wealth, covering, and sight, urging listeners to let Him in to avoid complacency and experience true richness.

Sunday 15th June - Dan Roach preaches from Revelation 3:7-13. What would Jesus say to the person who feels small, insignificant, overwhelmed, overlooked, or lacking in power? This sermon explores the encouragements Jesus gave to a little church in Philadelphia and how this can inspire us today.

Sunday 8th June - Huw Hadden preaches on Luke 11. Jesus calls for persistent prayer: asking, seeking and knocking. God isn't a wish-granting genie; so when we experience unanswered prayer we're not give up as He always gives us more of Himself in the process - a better gift than any granted wish.

Sunday 1st June - Mark Mould preaches from Revelation 3:1-6 - The letter to the church in Sardis. This sermon encourages us to, like Sardis, not just look alive; but be truly vital. To wake up! Remember the gospel, hold it fast, repent, and strengthen what remains. Rely on Jesus, who holds and pours out the Spirit's renewing power.

Sunday 25th May – Mick Taylor preaches from Revelation 2:18-28. This sermon explores Jesus' letter to Thyatira. He sees their good works but warns against tolerating false teaching which is promoting immorality and idolatry. Unrepentant sin will face judgment. The faithful however, hold fast, sharing Christ's rule. The cautions for us today are to beware of false teaching, seek help for sin and gr...

Sunday 18th May – Dan Roach preaches from Revelation 2:12-17. This week we are in Pergamum where false teaching was impacting the church. This sermon uses food as an analogy for spiritual choices. It contrasts 'good food' (following Jesus, truth) with 'junk food' (false teaching, compromise). Jesus warns the church in Pergamum against 'junk food', urging repentance and promising eternal 'hidden ma...

Sunday 11th May – Huw Hadden preaches from Revelation 2:8-11. This sermon explores the letter to the church in Smyrna contrasting their severe persecution with the situation in Britain. It highlights global Christian growth and suffering, urging listeners to count the cost, resist compromise, and find comfort in Jesus' promises to remain faithful.

Sunday 4th May – Dave Rogers preaches on Revelation 2:1-7. In this sermon we see how Jesus commends the believers in Ephesus for their faithfulness but confronts their lost first love. He calls them to remember, repent and return to him, warning of the potential removal of his presence but promising the tree of life for those who are faithful to the end. The sermon urges us to prioritise love for...

Sunday 27th April – Dan Roach preaches from Revelation 1. The sermon explores its spectacular vision of Jesus. He is a powerful, glorious, tender God who holds the churches and individual lives. He is the Lord of history, the light, calling churches to shine. A big vision of Jesus is vital for the church and individuals.

Sunday 13th April – Jon Carlise preaches from Mark 11:1-11. On Palm Sunday, Jesus deliberately entered Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and making a statement of kingship. This humble arrival contrasted with earthly power. Though hailed as king, the crowds misunderstood his sacrificial mission. Ultimately, this humble King will be exalted, but only after his ultimate act of humility – hi...

Sunday 6th April - Dan Roach preaches from Mark 10:32-45. This sermon discusses Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and the disciples' self-seeking ambition despite Jesus' foretelling of his death. Jesus teaches that true greatness is found in service and sacrifice, exemplified by his own impending death and resurrection, the core of the message of Easter.

In the final interview of this series, Charli talks about her role as a Support Worker at the YMCA.

Sunday 30th March – Dave Rogers calls the church to a corporate step of faith together as we look to move into all that God has for us. He encourages us to see our upcoming venue change as a door that God is inviting us to step through in order to create space for continued growth.