Three Crosses Church

Our guest and old friend, Matt Dodd, preaches on Psalm 65, showing us how to pray when life is going well.

We bring our series to a close by exploring how each of us is gathered to Christ to serve his mission through the power of the Holy Spirit. Looking at Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12, we see that service is not about finding our one special spiritual gift, but trusting that God has equipped us to serve the needs of his church for the common good.

We explore the mission of the church, and how Jesus defines that mission as making disciples. Looking at Matthew 28, Acts 1, and Ephesians 4, we see that the church is sent to bring people to Christ and grow them in obedience, and is equipped by the Holy Spirit for that task.

We explore the Bible’s vision of the church as God’s people gathered around Christ. From the heavenly gathering of believers across all ages to the local church gathered each week, we consider how Christ shapes our identity, worship, and character.

Tom Richards shows how faith is formed and strengthened. By tracing the recurring patterns of “Go and Tell” and “Come and See” through John 1:35–51, he explains how testimony leads people to Christ and how a deeper encounter with Jesus grows their faith. The sermon culminates in Jesus’ promise that Nathanael will see “greater things,” revealing Christ as God’s presence and greatest self-revelation...

In this episode of Behind the Sermon, we become detectives as we investigate a surprising question from John 1:43, Who found Philip? As we follow the clues through the passage, this small detail opens up a fresh perspective on how Jesus’ first followers came to him and on the important role witnesses play in John’s Gospel.

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.