Grace Church Exeter Podcast

After Huw preached, the people above shared about a few of the many forms of diversity he mentioned and how they can flourish in church life. Topics covered were women in church, adoptive families, people with neurodiversity and welcoming/forming relationships with those not originally from England.

Sunday 4th January - Dave Rogers starts our new mini-series calling the church to prioritise wholehearted worship as its foundation for 2026. Worship is a communal, physical participation that re-centres believers on God’s worth, teaching biblical theology and propelling the congregation into daily service and lives of grace.

Sunday 7th December - Dan Roach preaches our last in the We Believe series from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. The sermon focused on the resurrection of the dead, the Christian's sure hope. Believers can grieve with hope because Christ's return means the dead rise first, and death is swallowed up in victory.

Sunday 30th November - Mick Taylor preaches from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. Communion, or the Lord's Supper, is a symbolic meal that is more than remembrance. It is an empowering encounter defined by four aspects: remembrance of Christ, proclamation of his death, anticipation of his return, and participation (fellowship) with Christ and believers.

Joe Greenhalgh ran an excellent workshop exploring God's perspective on work and we now have it in podcast form. With your community group, follow the session outline pdf along with the two podcasts to inspire, envision and equip your group members for what they spend most of their waking lives doing! Please ask Huw for the pdf.

Joe Greenhalgh ran an excellent workshop exploring God's perspective on work and we now have it in podcast form. With your community group, follow the session outline pdf along with the two podcasts to inspire, envision and equip your group members for what they spend most of their waking lives doing! Please ask Huw for the pdf.

Sunday 23rd November – Joe Greenhalgh preaches from Romans 6:1-11. This sacrament, symbolizing union with Christ's death and resurrection, is an ongoing, vital sign. It reminds believers they are dead to sin and raised to a new life in Jesus. Does our self-talk align with the truth that baptism represents?

Sunday 16th November – Dan Roach preaches from Ephesians 5:25-27. We believe in the church, Jesus's beloved bride, who he sanctifies and cleanses. Though imperfect now, she will be presented in splendour. Christians must overcome individualism and cynicism to love and serve the church as Christ does. Jesus loves the church - how do you feel about it?

Sunday 9th November – Mark Mould preaches from 1 Corinthians 1:11. Spiritual gifts are diverse tools distributed by the Holy Spirit for the common good and building up the church. They make God's people distinctive. Christians must eagerly desire them and embrace their role, recognizing God's generous grace.

Sunday 2nd November - Mick Taylor preaches from Galatians 5:16-26. This sermon, based on the Nicene Creed and Galatians 5, explores the Spirit as the "giver of life," promising transformation and the fruit of love, joy, and peace. It sternly warns against practicing sins of the flesh, urging believers to actively walk by the Spirit via humility, prayer, and confession.

Sunday 26th October – Huw Hadden preaches from Acts 1:8. This sermon encourages believers to embrace mission, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Based on a walk through of key mission milestones in the book of Acts, the church is called to be witnesses locally ‘here’, ‘there’ with people unlike us and ‘everywhere’ taking the gospel to every ethnic group.

Sunday 19th October – Dave Rogers preaches from John 16:7. This sermon explores the Nicene Creed's declaration that the Holy Spirit is God, the Lord and giver of life. He is the Counselor (Paracletos) sent to empower a vibrant, powerful, and joyous Christian life. Believers are called to be continually filled and led by the Spirit.

Sunday 12th October – Dan Roach preaches from Revelation 21:1-8. This message focuses on Jesus’ return. Three scenes are explored: the Rider on the White Horse, the Great White Throne judgment (where the Book of Life is key), and the hope of the New Earth. Following Christ is an eternal life-or-death issue.

Sunday 5th October - Dave Rogers preaches from 1 Corinthians 15:17. This message examines the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, asking: "What difference does it make?". Jesus' life proves death is defeated, sin is forgiven, and hope is certain. As the risen, reigning King, He empowers believers to live steadfastly on mission.

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.