Grace Church Exeter Podcast

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.

Sunday 23rd March - Dan Roach preaches the last message in this series from Genesis 23. This sermon explores the circumstances surrounding Sarah's death and how Abraham works out his grief with faith underpinning his response. His purchase of land for her burial is highlighted as an act of faith in God's promises. Dan also reflects on grief and the hope in eternal life that we have as Christians.

Hear from Liz as she talks, amongst other fascinating aspects of her job, about four ways her faith informs and inspires her job. Apologies for sound quality for the first few minutes - we've done our best :)

Sunday 9th March – Mick Taylor preaches from Genesis chapter 22. Over 25 years, Abraham's faith matured through tests and obedience. This sermon encourages us to evaluate where our faith stands – rising, falling, or plateauing – and to consider where God is calling us, even with unanswered questions. Like Abraham, we can entrust all that we count as most precious in our life into God's care.

Phil Taylor, an electrician, found self-employment challenging but rewarding, relying on faith and prayer for guidance and success.

Sunday 2nd March - Lydia Pavey preaches from Genesis 21. This sermon emphasises God's faithfulness in the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah, despite their doubts. In response to God's faithfulness, people can be obedient, trustful, and thankful.

Emma Taylor shares her experiences of working in the Arts. Listen to this to find out what makes 'her soul sing'!

Chris Collison, a management consultant, assists organisations by untangling complex issues through listening, facilitating workshops, and sharing ideas. He shares how faith influences what he does and how he is able to use his knowledge to serve the church too.

Sunday 23rd February – Huw Hadden preaches from Genesis 20. This sermon explores Abraham's repeated mistake of lying about his wife, Sarah, and extracts lessons about faith and personal growth in the face of fear inducing situations. The key points are to notice recurring patterns of weakness, take courage inspired by God's rescues, and accept God's offer of grace.

Rachel Wilmot shares how her faith influences, guides and strengthens her work as a palliative care nurse.

Sunday 16th February - Dan Roach preaches from Genesis 18:20-19:38. This sermon examines Abraham's faith and God's mercy amid Sodom's wickedness in Genesis 18-19. It highlights Lot's compromised faith and God's ultimate judgment, balanced with His compassion. Despite destruction, God remembers Abraham, extending mercy and rescuing Lot.

Tim Mitchell, a climate scientist at the Met Office, discusses his work and how it aligns with his Christian faith. He sees his work as a way to care for God's creation and help the vulnerable. He also trains early career scientists.