Grace Church Exeter Podcast

Christmas 3: The Genealogy of Jesus

Sunday 15th December - Mark Mould preaches from Matthew 1. This sermon explores how the Christmas story offers hope and peace amidst the chaos of the world and personal stress. Mark explains how Matthew's genealogy of Jesus connects to Abraham and David as key figures and the events that show God's plan to restore blessing, his presence, and the world as He intended. Jesus is the fulfilment of this plan, bringing peace through His birth.

Christmas 2: Jesus our Peace/'Silence and Wonder' composed by Harold Chaplin © (Performed by the Grace Church Choir)

Sunday 10th December - At our joint evening Carol Service with St Thomas Church, Dan Roach explores the true meaning of peace. Discover how to find peace in a busy and stressful world by looking to the story of the birth of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Christmas 1: Light has Shone in the Darkness

Sunday 1st December - Dan Roach preaches from Isaiah 9:1-7. This sermon focuses on the meaning of light in the Christmas story, exploring Isaiah's prophesy about the coming of a child who would be a light in the darkness. It explores how this prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ and the impact of his birth on the world, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences with darkness and to find hope and joy in the light of Christ.

The Doxology

Sunday 24th November - Dave Rogers rounds off our year long series in Romans preaching from the doxology Romans 16:25-27. He explores the end of Romans, a letter written 2,000 years ago that is still bursting with wisdom for us today. The sermon focuses on how the gospel establishes us, reveals God's plan for salvation, and calls us to worship and mission. It also emphasises that this message is for all nations, encouraging radical inclusivity in the church.

Final Greetings

Sunday 17th November - Dan Roach preaches from Romans 16:1-24 and how
it represents a wonderful community of diverse people united in Christ. The sermon explores the importance of working at unity and showing affection for one another to create a church community where everyone feels valued and loved. By loving one another, the church can demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel to the world.

The Adventure of Following Jesus

Sunday 10th November - Andy Arscott preaches from Hebrews 12:1-2. From Grace Church’s founding pastor (2003), this sermon encourages us to run the race marked out for us by God, explaining there will be challenges, but ultimately it will lead to fulfillment. He emphasizes that faith is essential for pleasing God and urges us to actively demonstrate our love for Jesus by serving the Church.

Passion for Christ is the Fuel of World Mission

Sunday 3rd November - Matthew Skirton, CEO of Operation Mobilisation, shares his personal journey in missions and the importance of God's mission for all people based on Romans 15:14-33. The podcast explores the concept of being commissioned to share the Gospel, inspired by the example of Apostle Paul's passion for Christ. It highlights the need to reach the unreached and encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Jesus, allowing their passion for him to overflow into missions.

All In - The Gospel for Everyone

Sunday 27th October - Huw Hadden preaches from Luke 14 at our all age meeting. This sermon uses the parable of The Great Banquet to explore the inclusivity of the Gospel. It highlights how God invites everyone, regardless of status or background, to join His kingdom. It emphasises the benefits of accepting God’s invitation, such as forgiveness, family, purity, victory over sin and death, and freedom from guilt.

The purpose of unity

Sunday 20th October - Dave Lambert preaches from Romans 15:1-13.
Dave explores the vital purpose of unity in the church. He reminds us that our unity should go beyond just feeling good; its purpose is to glorify God with one voice. He encourages us to welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us, embracing our differences and working together in harmony. He highlights practical ways we can achieve this harmony, like bearing with each other's failings, actively listening to one another, and offering genuine encouragement. Ultimately, our unity reflects God's love and serves as a powerful witness to the world.

Building up not tripping up

Sunday 13th October - Huw Hadden preaches from Romans 14:1-23
This sermon explores how to navigate conflict in the church. Huw uses the example of disagreements between Jewish and Gentile Christians in the early church to highlight the importance of viewing others as God views them and prioritising love over liberty. This involves extending grace and understanding to those with differing opinions and building up, rather than tripping up, fellow believers.