Grace Church Nottingham
Grace Church Nottingham is a Christian church based in Nottingham, UK. This podcast features sermons and teachings from the church's services and events. The content aims to inspire and educate listeners on biblical principles and Christian living.
Episodes
Miracles of Jesus | The Wedding at Cana (Evening Meeting) | John 2:1-12 | Joe Popplewell
We are starting a new preaching series over the summer called "Miracles of Jesus", which looks at the 'signs' by which Jesus reveals Himself in John's gospel. In the Evening Meeting, Joe preaches on the Wedding at Cana, and shows us how this shows us how Jesus transforms the "water" of our obedience into wine, as we trust Him.
Miracles of Jesus | The Wedding at Cana (Morning Meetings) | John 2:1-11 | Marvelous Onwukamike
We are starting a new preaching series over the summer called "Miracles of Jesus", which looks at the 'signs' by which Jesus reveals Himself in John's gospel. Marvelous kicks off the series in the Morning Meetings with the Wedding at Cana and invites us to believe again in the miracle working power of Jesus.
God came down | Genesis 28:10-22 | Rick Loosemore
This week, we're taking a break from our 2 Samuel series and are joined by Rick Loosemore, pastor at the River Church Newcastle. Rick is preaching from Genesis 28 and shows us how the revelation of God to Jacob is good news for us today.
2 Samuel | 13. God is my rock | 2 Samuel 22 | Tim Bunker
We are coming towards the end of our 2 Samuel series. Tim walks us through chapter 22, a chapter mirroring Psalm 18, and helps us to receive again the comfort of God, our Rock.
2 Samuel | 12. Engaging with a fractured world | 2 Samuel 20 | Jon Potter
This week, JP unpacks 2 Samuel 20, helping us see the wisdom in the passage and how it helps us engage with the brokenness in the world around us
2 Samuel | 11. Absalom’s Rebellion (7pm Service) | 2 Samuel 15-19 | Callum Plews
This week in our series working through the book of 2 Samuel, we cover off a chunk of the story in one go. In our 7pm service Callum preaches from chapters 15-19, looking at the conspiracy of Absalom, David's son, and the twists and turns that take place from there, ultimately leading to his death.
2 Samuel | 11. Absalom’s Rebellion (11.15am Service) | 2 Samuel 15-19 | Austin Foote
This week in our series working through the book of 2 Samuel, we cover off a chunk of the story in one go. In our 11.15am service Austin preaches from chapters 15-19, looking at the conspiracy of Absalom, David's son, and the twists and turns that take place from there, ultimately leading to his death.
2 Samuel | 11. Absalom’s Rebellion (9.15am Service) | 2 Samuel 15-19 | Josh Donegani
This week in our series working through the book of 2 Samuel, we cover off a chunk of the story in one go. In our 9.15am service Josh preaches from chapters 15-19, looking at the conspiracy of Absalom, David's son, and the twists and turns that take place from there, ultimately leading to his death.
2 Samuel | 10. Who are you shaped by? (Evening) | 2 Samuel 13 & 14 | Maddie Thomson
This week we continued our series preaching through the book of 2 Samuel. In our evening service Maddie preached on chapters 13 and 14, and asked the question of us: who are we being shaped by?
2 Samuel | 10. The Better King (Morning) | 2 Samuel 13 & 14 | Loyin Umoren
This week we continued our series preaching through the book of 2 Samuel. In our morning services Loyin preached on chapters 13 and 14 looking at the stories of Amnon, Tamar and Absalom and the way in which Jesus is the better king for us.
2 Samuel | 9. Confronting David's Sin | 2 Samuel 12 | Jon Potter
As we continue our series in the book of 2 Samuel, JP picks up where Jeremy left off last week looking at the way Nathan confronts David about his sin. Through the passage, we see the issue of sin as being one of idols and find that for all our sin there is a saviour and an invitation to repentance.
2 Samuel | 8. David & Bathsheba | 2 Samuel 11 | Jeremy Walker
This week we rejoin our series in the book of 2 Samuel where Jeremy preaches on the passage featuring David and Bathesheba. In this message, Jeremy explores the flaw in King David and the restorative work of Jesus. He also touches on the topic of violence against women, and the responsibility we have to tackle it in society.
Coping in a Crisis | Isaiah 36 & 37 | John Russell
On Sunday we had special guest speaker John Russell, who leads Cornerstone Church in Nottingham, preaching a one-off message from the book of Isaiah. He speaks from chapters 36 and 37 on the way King Hezekiah responds in a time of crises and poses the questions to us: how do you cope in a crisis? Where do you turn to in times of trouble?
The Story of the Spirit - A Lecture with Michael Williams
To accompany JP's sermon from Sunday 19th April on the Holy Spirit, Michael Williams has recorded a in-depth lecture on the topic. Michael did his masters on this very topic so is well studied on the topic and over the course of an hour digs into some of the questions posed on Sunday in more detail.
The Holy Spirit | Jon Potter
This Sunday JP preaches a one-off message on the Holy Spirit, with a particular focus on our perspective on the work of the Spirit in the life of a believer. JP covers a lot of ground across these 30 minutes, so if you'd like a more detailed walk through this topic Michael Williams recorded a long form piece called 'The Story of the Spirit' which you can find in our podcast feed.
Reason for Faith | Ben Topliss | 1 Peter 3
This week, following a bumper Easter weekend, Ben preaches a follow-up message on reasons for faith and addresses the question 'why am I a Christian?' both on a personal level from his own story, but also why others can be sure of the reasons for their own faith.
Easter Sunday | Hannah Roodbari
As part of our big Easter celebration, Hannah preaches at our 11.15am service on the impact of the cross and resurrection on our everyday.
Easter Sunday | Callum Plews
As part of our big Easter celebration, Callum preaches in our 9.15am service on how the resurrection of Jesus completely alters the nature of our hope.
Palm Sunday | The Alabaster Jar | Alex Drugan
In preparation for Easter, Alex preaches a one-off message at our 11.15am service for Palm Sunday from Matthews account of the woman breaking open the alabaster jar to anoint Jesus. In this message, Alex asks the question of us: is Jesus worth it? Is he worth following and giving ourselves to?
Palm Sunday | Triumphal Entry | Sarah DP
In preparation for Easter, Sarah preaches a one-off message for Palm Sunday from the moment Jesus finally enters Jerusalem. In her message, Sarah explores the wide variety of expectations held by those in the city and explores the way we can mis-apply our own expectations today.
One-off | How to Reach a City | Kate Kent
We take a break from our series in 2 Samuel and this Sunday have special guest speaker Kate Kent with us from The Rock Church. In our 9.15am service Kate speaks on what it looks like to reach a city and encourages us with some practical ways we can do that effectively.
2 Samuel | 7. The Victory of God's King | 2 Samuel 8 | Jon Potter
This week in our 2 Samuel series JP takes us back into chapter 8 where we read of all of David's victories. Through the passage we see the justice of God against sin, as well as the victory of Christ and the way each of us is deployed for the glory of God.
2 Samuel | 6. A Seat at the Table | 2 Samuel 9 | Tim Bunker
We continue our series preaching through the book of 2 Samuel as part of our Compassion Sunday, where we look at chapter 9. Here we meet Mephibosheth and see the way David wants to show the kindness of God to him, despite him being from the lineage of King Saul. In the way David treats Mephibosheth we learn of the immeasurable kindness of God in Christ towards us.
2 Samuel | 5. Nations Sunday | God's Promise to David | 2 Samuel 7 | Jeremy Walker
This Sunday we celebrated the beauty and diversity of God's church with Nations Sunday. As part of the day, Jeremy continued our series in 2 Samuel by preaching on chapter 7 and God's promise to build a house for himself that will endure forever.
2 Samuel | 4. The Providence of God | 2 Samuel 6 | Jon Potter
This week in our series working through the book of 2 Samuel, we find King David bringing the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem, but it's not all smooth sailing. In fact, we find that it's only down to the providence of God that it all gets turned for good in the end.
2 Samuel | 3. Unity Under the King | 2 Samuel 5 | Tim Bunker
This week in our series in 2 Samuel, Tim preaches on chapter five where we see all the tribes of Israel uniting to anoint David as King. Tim preaches on the nature of unity in the church and the kingship of Christ as the factor that brings us together.
2 Samuel | 2. Tale of Two Kingdoms | 2 Samuel 2-4 | Ben Topliss
In week two of our 2 Samuel series, Ben takes us through the next few chapters of the book looking at the two types of king being portrayed. We see the contrast drawn between two types of kingdom: the kingdom of self and the kingdom of God.
2 Samuel | 1. Patience & Purpose | 2 Samuel 1:1-16 | Jon Potter
This Sunday we started a new three-month series working through the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament, where we'll be exploring the character of God's anointed king. In this introductory message, JP sets the scene with an overview of 1 Samuel and then preaches into the way character defines culture and how we can be patient in God's purposes.
Abiding in the Vine | 4. Speaking Up for the Gospel (7pm Service) | John 15:18-27 | Hannah Roodbari
It's the final week in our Abiding in the Vine series and in our 7pm service Hannah preaches on the remainder of John 15. She explores what it looks like to be in the world but not of the world and what that means for how we leave out and speak up for the Gospel.
Abiding in the Vine | 4. Reckoning Ourselves (11.15am Service) | John 15:18-27 | Marvelous Onwukamike
It's the final week in our Abiding in the Vine series and in our 11.15am service, Marvelous preaches on the remainder of John 15. He lays out the challenge offered to us in Jesus' words here and draws our attention to the invitation to reckon ourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ.
Abiding in the Vine | 4. All In, All Together (9.15am Service) | John 15:18-27 | Austin Foote
It's the final week in our Abiding in the Vine series and in our 9.15am service, Austin preaches on the remainder of John 15. He digs into the challenge of these verses, in particular how it calls us to be all in for Jesus, but that we must do that all together.
Abiding in the Vine | 3. Abide in my Love | John 15:9-17 | Chris Barton
In week three of our 'Abiding in the Vine' series, we reach the turn in John 15 where Jesus moves from talking about abiding in the vine to abiding in His love. Chris unpacks that invitation, showing the obedience Jesus is asking for, and we discover the heart response Jesus is seeking.
Abiding in the Vine | 2. Abiding In Christ | John 15:4-8 | Jon Potter
In the second week of our Abiding In The Vine series, JP looks at verses 4-8 from John 15. We receive the encouragement that to abide is to slow down, to remain and linger, but our doing so is only possible by coming to Christ before anything else.
Abiding in the Vine | 1. Branches that Bear Fruit (Evening) | John 15:1-3 | Callum Plews
The start of a new year brings the start of a new preaching series. This January we're looking at Jesus' words in John's gospel in chapter 15. In our evening meeting, Callum preaches on the opening verses, particularly looking at what fruitfulness looks like.
Abiding in the Vine | 1. Connected to the Vine | John 15:1-3 | Loyin Umoren
The start of a new year brings the start of a new preaching series. This January we're looking at Jesus' words in John's gospel in chapter 15. In the first of this series in our morning meetings, Loyin preaches on what it means to be connected to the vine and the effect that has on our ability to bear fruit.
One-off | The Incarnation | Luke 1:30-35 | Jon Potter
In between our carol services, JP preaches a one off message from Luke's gospel looking at the incarnation. In it we discover three key aspects of the incarnation: rescue, recognition and revelation.
Carol Service (5.30pm) | Josh Donegani
This Sunday we celebrated Christmas with our annual carol service. In our 3pm and 8pm service Sarah speaks into all that Christmas means and why we celebrate.
Carol Service (8pm) | Sarah Doxat-Pratt
This Sunday we celebrated Christmas with our annual carol service. In our 3pm and 8pm service Sarah speaks into all that Christmas means and why we celebrate.
One-off | Spring Is Here | Ben Topliss | John 10
In between our Abraham series and Advent, Ben preaches a one-off message on the season change we're beginning to see in our culture. He exposes the schemes of the thief, the devil, from John 10 and then exhorts us to turn to our Good Shepherd.
The Life of Abraham | 7. Abraham Justified by Faith | Romans 4 | Tim Bunker
In the last of our series exploring the life of Abraham, Tim preaches from Romans 4 where Paul talks about Abraham's justification coming from faith alone. In it we discover the great miracle it is that we likewise are justified and saved by our faith, but it's not our faith on its own that saves us but the one our faith is in!
The Life of Abraham | 6. Abraham & Isaac | Genesis 22 | Ben Topliss
This Sunday we reached the infamous moment where Abraham goes to sacrifice Isaac, but the Lord provides a ram in Isaac's place. Ben explores all the moments in this story that point to Jesus being a better Isaac for us.
The Life of Abraham | 6. Searching for a Better Story | Genesis 17:15-22 | Jon Potter
This week in our series looking at the life of Abraham, we look at the second half of Genesis 17. In it JP explores the cultural moment we find ourselves in, with an increasing openness to spiritual things and a longing for a better story, and find that the story we need has been offered all along in God's word.
The Life of Abraham | 5. An Everlasting Covenant (7pm Service) | Genesis 17 | Michael Williams
We reach chapter 17 of Genesis, where we finally see Abram's name changed to Abraham. In our 7pm service service Michael preaches on what this name change represents, the covenant God makes with Abraham and ultimately how God is always true to his promises.
The Life of Abraham | 5. An Everlasting Covenant (11.15am Service) | Genesis 17 | Austin Foote
We reach chapter 17 of Genesis, where we finally see Abram's name changed to Abraham. In our 11.15am service Austin preaches on the nature of the covenant God makes with Abraham and the way circumcision was to be a sign of God's everlasting covenant.
The Life of Abraham | 4. The God Who Sees (Evening) | Genesis 16 | Maddie Thomson
We're in week 4 of our series on the life of Abraham and in our evening service Maddie looks at Hagar and how, when she feels forgotten, she encounters the God who sees her and redeems her.
The Life of Abraham | 4. Who Do You Trust (Morning) | Genesis 16 | Harriet Delahoy
In week 4 of our series on the life of Abraham, Harriet preaches in our morning services and addresses the question: who do you trust? We discover that trust is crucial in how we relate to God because we listen to people we trust.
The Life of Abraham | 3. Trusting God's Promises | Genesis 15:1-11 | Gus Bonnington
In part three of our series looking at the life of Abraham, Gus preaches from Genesis 15 and addresses the question: how can I trust the promises of God? In this message we learn that God's delay isn't the same as God's denial, and that ultimately we find the promises of God fulfilled in Christ on the cross.
The Life of Abraham | 2. Living for which Kingdom | Gen 14:17-24 | Jon Potter
We rejoin our series following the life of Abraham at the point where Abraham (or Abram as he was at this point) is blessed by Melchizedek. In this interaction between Abraham, the king of Sodom and Melchizedek we discover parallels with Satan and Jesus and a decision for us: which kingdom are we living for?
Vision Sunday 2025 | Ben Topliss | Acts 13
At the outset of a new academic year we look ahead to everything God's leading us into for the coming 12 months. This Vision Sunday Ben preaches from Acts 13, where we see the early Church waiting, making room and multiplying, all things we feel God's calling us to this year.
The Life of Abraham | 1. Life at a Crossroads | Gen 12:1-9 |Jon Potter
We started a new preaching series for autumn on the life of Abraham. JP preached from Genesis on the crossroads moment in Abraham's life and the call by God to 'go' on His great mission.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy | 2. Psalm 13 (Evening Service) | Callum Plews
In the second part of our mini-series called 'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy', Callum continues to look through Psalm 13 in our evening meeting. We learn what it is in a journey of lament to express trust God and eventually turn that trust into praise, even when our circumstances might not actually have changed at all.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy | 2. Psalm 10 (Morning Services) | Jeremy Walker
In the second part of our mini-series called 'Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy', Jeremy looks closely at the practice of lament and listening to God, and the ways of journeying through lament. We also hear a moving testimony from Harry and Ruth where they share something of their journey of lament in recent years.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy | 2. Psalm 13 (Morning Services) | Jeremy Walker
In the second part of this mini-series called 'Dark Clouds Deep Mercy' Jeremy looks closely at the practice of lament, how we listen to God and what a journey of lament looks like. We also hear a moving testimony from Harry and Ruth their journey of lament over recent years.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy | 1. Psalm 13 (Evening Service) | Callum Plews
This is the first in a two-parter, called 'Dark Clouds Deep Mercy', exploring the topic of lament in scripture. In our evening service, Callum digs into the complaint and cry of David before God in Psalm 13 and what we can learn for how we take our complaints to God.
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy | 1. Psalm 13 (Morning Service) | Jeremy Walker
This is the first in a two-parter, called 'Dark Clouds Deep Mercy', exploring the topic of lament in scripture. In our morning services Jeremy unpacks a healthy pattern for lament, looking at what we can learn from the way David talks to God in Psalm 13.
Twelve | 12. Malachi | Chris Barton
This Sunday is the last in our series working through the minor prophets as Chris preaches from the book of Malachi. We see how the people lose sight of God's covenant love for them and from there everything unravels. But God's determined to show them: "I have loved you"
Twelve | 11. Zechariah (7pm) | Michael Williams
This week we're in the book of Zechariah. Michael preached three separate messages across the Sunday and in the 7pm service explored the themes of priest and king and why it's significant that Jesus is both of those things.
Twelve | 11. Zechariah (11.15am) | Michael Williams
This week we're in the book of Zechariah. Michael preached three separate messages across the Sunday and in the 11.15am service focussed on the prophecies of Jesus' death in Zechariah and what that's achieved for us.
Twelve | 11. Zechariah (9.15am) | Michael Williams
This week we're in the book of Zechariah. Michael preached three separate messages across the Sunday and in the 9.15am service focussed on Zechariah's vision of a future kingdom and the coming king.
Twelve | 9. Haggai (Evening) | Gus Bonnington
This week in our Twelve series, we are diving into the book of Haggai. In a world full of distractions, Gus encourages us to put God and the things of His kingdom first.
Twelve | 9. Haggai (Morning) | John O'Donovan
This week in our Twelve series, we are diving into the book of Haggai. In our morning meetings, John explains how the prophecies in the book of Haggai are a "turnaround" moment for God's people.
Twelve | 10. Zephaniah | Marvelous Onwukamike
As we start to reach the end of the twelve minor prophets, we reach Zephaniah. In this one-off service for bank holiday weekend Marvelous preaches on the coming day of the Lord and the invitation from God to be shaken out of complacency and going through the motions in our faith.
Twelve | 8. Habbakuk (Evening) | Hannah Hughes
As we continue our Twelve series, working through the minor prophets, we reach Habbakuk. In our evening service Hannah looks at this back and forth between Habbakuk and God, through which we learn what it looks like to wait well.
Twelve | 8. Habbakuk (Morning) | Josh Donegani
As we continue our Twelve series, working through the minor prophets, we reach Habbakuk. In our morning services Josh preaches on what it looks like to survive in life, to follow Jesus, when life seemingly makes no sense.
Twelve | 7. Nahum (Evening) | Ashley Dukart
We're over halfway through our series in the Twelve Minor Prophets! This week, in our evening meeting, Ashley unpacks why "Nahum Matters", as she grapples with the reality of judgement and grace in this Old Testament book.
Twelve | 7. Nahum (Morning) | Austin Foote
We're over halfway through our series in the Twelve Minor Prophets! This week, in our morning meetings, Austin unpacks the nature of God's judgement in the book of Nahum and how God's justice unfolds in the cross.
Twelve | 6. Micah (7pm) | Derek Tidball
This week we had special guest speaker Derek Tidball preaching three separate messages across our services from the book of Micah. In our final service of the day, Derek looks at chapter 6 and the worship of the people that had become overly religious but void of any real outworking in the way they lived and served others.
Twelve | 6. Micah (11.15am) | Derek Tidball
This week we had special guest speaker Derek Tidball preaching three separate messages across our services from the book of Micah. In our 11.15am service Derek explores the idea of "God's now!" We know what's to come, but how does that affect our moment here and now?
Twelve | 6. Micah (9.15am) | Derek Tidball
This week we had special guest speaker Derek Tidball preaching three separate messages across our services from the book of Micah. In our 9.15am he preaches from Micah chapter 4 and looks at the way Micah lifts our eyes to the day when God comes to restore the world.
Twelve | 5. Jonah (Evening Service) | Hannah Roodbari
In our 'Twelve' series this week we look at the prophet Jonah. In our evening meeting Hannah looks at the story through three lenses: Jonah's rebellion, the salvation offered and the repentance of Nineveh.
Twelve | 5. Jonah (Morning Service) | Alex Drugan
In our 'Twelve' series this week we look at the prophet Jonah. This is obviously a famous story, most known for the great fish, but here in our morning services Alex explores how really the heart of this story is the great mercy of God.
Twelve | 4. Obadiah (Evening Service) | Ben Thomson
This week we were back in our 'Twelve' series working through the minor prophets. In our evening service Ben was preaching from the book of Obadiah and in his message we explore the judgement of God and the hope we have of our future home.
Twelve | 4. Obadiah (Morning Service) | Loyin Umoren
This week we were back in our 'Twelve' series working through the minor prophets. In our morning services Loyin was preaching from the book of Obadiah with a message on the hope of deliverance for God's people.
Nations Sunday | Togetherness, Unity & Peace | Jon Potter
As part of a very special Nations Sunday, JP preaches from Isaiah 2 and explores what it looks like for God's church today to be an outpost of the kingdom of God, a foretaste of what's to come in our eternal future. Ultimately, we are reminded of our togetherness and unity that's been won in Jesus.
Twelve | 3. Amos | Gus Bonnington
After a few weeks of one-off Sundays, we're back in our Twelve series looking at the minor prophets. This week Gus unpacks the book of Amos and poses the pertinent question: does God care? We see through Amos that God definitely does, for both the world and for his people.
Sin & the Saviour
After having dedications in the morning, in our evening meeting Tim preached a one-off message from Romans 3. Tim helps us to examine the nature of sin, not as something external to us, but something that's within. Which frankly would be terrible news if we didn't already know the wonderful gospel of Jesus!
Dedications Sunday | Marvelous Onwukamike | Psalm 127
This week was Dedications Sunday in our morning services so Marvelous preached a one-off message from Psalm 127 where we see that children are a gift from God. Together we explored what it looks like not just to raise children as parents, but how we disciple the next generation as a church family.
Tuning in to God | Ben Topliss | Hebrews 1:1-3
As part of our week of outreach to the city called Let's Go Love Nottingham, Ben preached a special one-off message on what it means to actually hear what God is saying. Ben uses the idea of an FM radio to show that God is always speaking, but poses to us the question: how do you tune in?
Twelve | 2. Joel Part 1 - How to read the book of Joel | Jon Potter
In the second week of our series in the minor prophets, JP preaches two messages on the book of Joel. In this first message and using the book of Joel, JP looks at how we are to read the Minor Prophets, which can sometimes appear quite confusing and heavy to us.
Twelve | 2. Joel Part 2 - What Joel says to our day | Jon Potter
In the second week of our series in the minor prophets, JP preaches two messages on the book of Joel. In this second message, JP looks at the parallels between Joel's time and ours and thus how his message has much relevance for the society we live in today.
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