Grace Church Exeter Podcast

Revelation letter #3: False teaching and the call to repentance

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 manna' to overcomers.

Revelation letter #2: Suffering, persecution and the call to faithfulness

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.

Revelation Letter #1 Faithful endurance and the call to love again

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 Jesus.

Revelation Series: The Lord of All the Churches

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.

Easter #2: Palm Sunday

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 – his death on the cross.

Easter #1: On the Road

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.

LOF Interview #12 YMCA Support Worker - Charli Clear

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

A People of Faith

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.

Faith to the End

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.

LOF Interview #11 Health Care G.P. - Liz Evans

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 :)