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The Invitation of God

Genesis 18:16-33

This Sunday we started a new preaching series on prayer. JP opens the series by looking at how Abraham pleas with God for Sodom and what that shows us about the invitation from God to all of us.

September

Speaker
Jon Potter

The Bible's Big Story of Food

To round off the series, Roger zooms out to explore the Bible's big picture story of food. He looks at out relationship with food and the God that it points to, together with the practical implications for our living (& eating!).

August

Speaker
Roger Doxat-Pratt

The Last Supper

Luke 22:7-23

In our morning meetings, Michael dives into The Last Supper, our penultimate sermon in our Meals with Jesus series. As he unpacks the story, we see how, in communion, Jesus makes the familiar Passover feast a new meal, for God's new people.

August

Speaker
Michael Williams

Jesus Meets Zacchaeus (9:15 Service)

For this week in our Meals with Jesus series, across three sermons we will look at the story of Jesus meeting a tax collector named Zacchaeus and inviting himself to dinner with him. Jeremy looks at how Zacchaeus' identity changes …

August

Speaker
Jeremy Walker

Jesus Meets Zacchaeus (11:15 Service)

Luke

For this week in our Meals with Jesus series, across three sermons we will look at the story of Jesus meeting a tax collector named Zacchaeus and inviting himself to dinner with him. Harriet takes us through what it means to be saved by Jesus.

August

Speaker
Harriet Delahoy

Jesus Meets Zacchaeus (7pm Service)

Luke

For this week in our Meals with Jesus series, across three sermons we will look at the story of Jesus meeting a tax collector named Zacchaeus and inviting himself to dinner with him. Hannah takes a look at what Jesus does for Zacchaeus …

August

Speaker
Hannah Hughes

Selected Series

One-off Talks

[ 81 Episodes ] 30 November -0001 - 30 June 2024

A selection of stand alone talks that aren’t part of one of our existing series.

The Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11-24

On a very special family Sunday we celebrate the youngest in our church family with dedications. As part of the day, Chris preaches on the story of the prodigal son and what the staggering response of the father means for us.

June

Speaker
Chris Barton

Who I Am In God

1 Corinthians 15:9-10

We take a week off from our series in Revelation for a one-off message. In our morning services, Loyin preaches on our identity in God and celebrates exactly what it is he says about us.

May

Speaker
Loyin Umoren

The Welcome of God

Luke 15:11-24

In our evening service we take a break from our series in Revelation for a special one-off message on the welcome of God. Esme preaches on the parable of the prodigal son, what this tells us of the welcome we receive from God and how …

May

Speaker
Esme Plews

The Road to Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

This Easter Sunday Alex preaches a special one-off message on the encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus. She digs into this remarkable meeting and how our very own walks can be transformed by Jesus, just like the disciples …

March

Speaker
Alex Drugan

Compassion Sunday

Jonah 4:1-11

This week at church we hosted Compassion Sunday. Using the story of Jonah, Tim focusses in on the compassion of God and the implications that has for us in the way that we live and do church.

February

Speaker
Tim Bunker

The Bridge & The Bridegroom

Psalms 45

In this special, one-off message, guest speaker Andy Robinson speaks on the beautiful love song that is Psalm 45 and the bride and the bridegroom of which it speaks.

November

Speaker
Andy Robinson

Nations Sunday

Psalms 66

As part of Nations Sunday – a celebration of cultures and diversity – Loyin preaches on the invitation from the Psalms to 'come and see what God has done'.

July

Speaker
Loyin Umoren

Dedications Sunday

Psalms 145

Dedications Sunday is a special day where we get to honour and pray for new children in our church family. As part of the day, JP preaches on what it means to reach the next generation.

July

Speaker
Jon Potter

Evidence & Encounter

John 20:24-29

On the Sunday following Let's Go Love Nottingham, Ben preaches from John 20 and poses the question: what would make you believe in Jesus, evidence or encounter?

June

Speaker
Ben Topliss

Gift of Grace

Luke 19:1-10

In this one-off message Gus preaches on the gift of grace we received from God and way that this gift motivates us to share the good news with the world around us.

June

Speaker
Gus Bonnington

The Love of Money

1 Timothy 6:9-10

In this one-off message, Rosie speaks into the subject of money and points out that the issue Paul's speaking about isn't necessarily money itself, but rather the love of it. It's a heart issue and we can only ever find true satisfaction …

April

Speaker
Rosie Bunker

Palm Sunday

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

As we look ahead to Easter Weekend, Callum preaches a one-off message as part of Palm Sunday. He explores what it means for us to preach Christ crucified and helps our hearts be ready to receive and celebrate all that is to happen …

April

Speaker
Callum Plews

Angels Long To Look

1 Peter 1:10-12

In a special one-off message, guest speaker Steve Morrison unpacks the salvation that was prophesied about in the Old Testament, that the angels obsess over, and that has now reached us – we don't realise how blessed we are!

March

Speaker
Steve Morrison

The Authority of Scripture

Luke 24:13-35

This week, Rosie speaks the authority of Scripture and how the Bible helps us grow in our love of God and to know His voice.

January

Speaker
Rosie Bunker

The Grace of God (Evening)

Titus 2:11-14

Maddie spoke on the grace of God from Titus 2:11-14 by which we are presented holy before God and on account of which we are taught to live the Christian life

January

Speaker
Maddie De Soyza

The Grace of God (Morning)

Ephesians 1:3-14

Michael reminded us of the grace of God from Ephesians 1:3-14, choosing us in Christ, rescuing us and sealing us with the Holy Spirit.

January

Speaker
Michael Williams

How To Be A Nike Christian (Morning)

Revelation 3:14-22

We had guest speaker Derek Tidball with us for our first Sunday of the new year. In our morning service he spoke on what it means to be a Nike Christian and hold on to Jesus' victory.

January

Speaker
Derek Tidball

We Are At War (Evening)

Revelation 17:1-18

We had guest speaker Derek Tidball with us for our first Sunday of the new year. In our evening service he spoke on the subject of spiritual warfare as described in Revelation 17.

January

Speaker
Derek Tidball

Game Over (Afternoon)

Revelation 11:15-19

We had guest speaker Derek Tidball with us for our first Sunday of the new year. In our afternoon service he spoke on Revelation 11 and the way in which God brings his purposes to fruition in the world.

January

Speaker
Derek Tidball

Advent

Philippians 3:20-21

This Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent, to mark the day Rosie speaks on the difference between Advent and Christmas and the waiting in these weeks that points to something greater.

November

Speaker
Rosie Bunker

Healing

1 Corinthians 2:4-5

This week we had guest speaker Wendy Mann with us. She spoke on the topic of healing and the biblical principles we can adopt as we pray for healing today.

November

Speaker
Wendy Mann

Friendship

John 15:12-17

This week we had guest speaker Tim Suffield with us. Tim's on the leadership team at King's Church Birmingham and this Sunday he spoke on the biblical virtue of friendship, what we can learn from our friendship with Jesus, and how …

November

Speaker
Tim Suffield

Pathway to Peace

Philippians 4:4-9

We take a break from our Matthew series to host guest speaker Duncan Bell. Duncan leads Revelation Church Manchester and this Sunday spoke on how, in this age of anxiety, we can find pathways to peace.

May

Speaker
Duncan Bell

Life to the Full

John 10:9-11

This week in a one-off message Matt speaks on what it means to live life to the full in Jesus and how it differs from living a full life.

March

Speaker
Matt Parfitt

Grumbling: Hidden in Plain Sight

Exodus 17:1-7

This week we take a break from our Matthew series and Tim preaches a one-off message on the topic of grumbling. He addresses three key areas: 1) The problem of grumbling 2) God's grace in our grumbling 3) How the gospel softens a grumbling heart.

February

Speaker
Tim Bunker

Pursuing the Spirit

Exodus 33:2-3

We're joined by guest speaker, Wendy Mann this week who encourages us to pursue the spirit by asking for more of God in our lives to fill us with his holy presence.

November

Speaker
Wendy Mann

The Father's Heart

John 14:9

Guest speaker, Wendy Mann joins us this week to encourage us to seek our heavenly Father's heart as his beloved children when we are brought into adoption by the atoning work of Jesus on the cross.

November

Speaker
Wendy Mann

Our Priorities for the Year

Matthew 28:17-20

This week Ben preaches from the Great Commission and lays out our three priorities for the year in light of what we're called to.

September

Speaker
Ben Topliss

A Love For Nottingham

Jeremiah 29:4-7

In our evening service, JP encourages us that we are not where we are by accident but God has a plan for us.

June

Speaker
Jon Potter

Giving From The Heart

Isaiah 64:8

For this one off talk, Ben brings us a heartfelt message on giving and how it blesses us as well as those we give to.

March

Speaker
Ben Topliss

Together Sunday

Mark 14:29-72

For our joint service with our wider church family, Grace Connection, Steve encourages us in our weakness to depend on Jesus rather than trying in our own strength.

February

Speaker
Steve Morrison

Home Group Gathering

During our month of prayer we hosted a few nights at our building for home groups to gather for teaching and worship. This is the talk from those gatherings.

January

Speaker
Tim Bunker

Try Church

Luke 5:1-11

For our "Try Church" service, Alex speaks to us about what it means to know Jesus and how it changes us.

November

Speaker
Alex Drugan

Dry Bones, Hear The Word Of The Lord

Ezekiel 37:1-10

This week Ben encourages us to maintain hope in these unpredictable times

November

Speaker
Ben Topliss

Come As You Are

Mark 2:1-12

This week in our "Try Church" service Rosie shares the Gospel message of how we can come to Jesus exactly as we are - that we don't have to brush ourselves up before we can approach Him

July

Speaker
Rosie Bunker

Our Pilgrimage to Christ

Psalms 120-134

David Shearman speaks to us this week, using the songs of ascent to encourage us on our journey to becoming more like Christ

July

Speaker
David Shearman

One New Man in Christ

Ephesians 2:11-22

This week Scrivin gives us a one-off message, speaking to us all the way from Malawi about how Paul teaches us that we are all one in Christ, no matter our background or the colour of our skin

June

Speaker
Scrivin Kamanga

The Hope Of The Resurrection

1 Peter 1:3

It's Easter Sunday so we take a break from our current series to hear a one-off special on the hope of the resurrection. Jon speaks into the ways in which the resurrection has an effect on our lives today.

April

Speaker
Jon Potter

The Perfect Father

John 14:8-12

At our Dedications Sunday, where we're celebrating families together, Rick speaks from John's gospel on the nature of God and how he is the perfect Father.

January

Speaker
Rick Loosemore

Entirely Relational God

Genesis 1:1-3

We spent an evening looking at the topic of relationships. Chris spoke first on our starting point for relationships - God himself - and then we had a live panel answering questions.

January

Speaker
Chris Barton

Lead Me To The Rock

Psalms 61

We kick off the new year with a one-off message from Psalm 61. Roger speaks on what it means for us to cling to Jesus in the year ahead.

January

Speaker
Roger Doxat-Pratt

The Good Life

Philippians 1:3-6

It was baptism Sunday so we took a break from our 'Gifts' series for a one-off. Katie explores what it means to live "the good life".

November

Speaker
Katie Pollard

Walking in Freedom

Galatians 5:16-24

This week guest speaker Daniel Rolfe gives us a powerful message about walking in the true freedom God has for us

October

Speaker
Daniel Rolfe

Being Whole

John 3:1-10

We take a break from our Radical Welcome series and hear a one of message from Marvelous all about what it means to live whole and be sure of our identity in Christ.

September

Speaker
Marvelous Onwukamike

Pathways to Peace

Philippians 4:6-9

In our evening meeting this week Alex speaks on how we can pursue peace in our everyday lives and, ultimately, know the God of peace.

September

Speaker
Alex Drugan

Run The Race

Hebrews 12:1-2

This week in our morning meeting we take a break from our series on Radical Welcome and Martin speaks on what it means to run the race of faith.

August

Speaker
Martin Skinner

Jesus Walks On Water

John 6:16-21

This week in our evening meeting we take a break from our series on Radical Welcome and Callum speaks on the story of Jesus walking on water.

August

Speaker
Callum Plews

What's your next step? (Morning)

Psalms 105

This week we had guest speaker David Shearman with us. In the morning meetings he spoke on Psalm 105 and asked the question of all of us: what's your next step?

July

Speaker
David Shearman

Stand, Build, Press On (Evening)

Philippians 3

This week we had guest speaker David Shearman with us. In our evening meeting he challenged us to stand up for Jesus, to build on good foundations and be completely sold out for Jesus.

July

Speaker
David Shearman

Jesus Interrupted

Mark 5:21-43

This week guest speaker Aled Griffith from Nottingham City Prayer gave us a one-off message. Aled encourages us to pursue God in all that we do, reminding us that Jesus is 'interruptible' and calls us to be the same in our lives

April

Speaker
Aled Griffith

Grace Connection

Isaiah 43:18-19

This week we had guest speaker Steve Morrison over from Birmingham. Steve spoke from Isaiah 43 and the new thing God is doing in our family of churches.

January

Speaker
Steve Morrison

Everything We Need, Now

2 Peter 1:1-4

We kick off the new year in our morning meeting with a one-off message. In this talk Marvelous explains how we have everything we need to live a blessed life right now, in Jesus.

January

Speaker
Marvelous Onwukamike

You Know Me

Psalms 139:1-6

We kick off the new year in our evening meeting with a one-off message. In this talk Katie unpacks what it means when the psalmist writes that God knows us.

January

Speaker
Katie Pollard

City Prayer Event

We had the privilege of hosting an event in partnership with City Prayer where Krish Kandiah came to speak on radical hospitality.

November

Speaker
Krish Kandiah

Jackie Pullinger Evening

Jackie Pullinger, a world-renowned missionary, came to Grace Church to speak to hundreds of people struggling with addictions and other life-controlling issues for what proved to be a powerful evening.

September

Speaker
Jackie Pullinger

Rejoice, Always

Philippians 4:4-7

It was a joy to have Scrivin Kamanga, all the way from Malawi, speaking to us this weekend on how being joyful is a choice we must make every day.

June

Speaker
Scrivin Kamanga

The Way

John 14:1-6

In this one off message, Chris unpacks what Jesus meant when he said the he was "the way" and how it impacts us today.

May

Speaker
Chris Barton

Jesus Appears to Mary

John 20:10-18

At our Sunday evening service, Rosie follows the account of Jesus's resurrection appearance to Mary at the tomb, and shows how Jesus takes time to encounter every one who will receive Him.

April

Speaker
Rosie Bunker

The Grace of God

Romans 7:1-6

On Sunday morning Gavin reminds us that being released from the law gives us the standing of one who reigns in life.

April

Speaker

The Resurrection Changes Everything

Luke 24:1-12

On Easter Sunday, using the life of Peter, Jon explains how the resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything for us.

April

Speaker
Jon Potter

Triumphal Entry

John 12:12-15

We're taking a break from our 1 Peter series for Easter and this week Ruth speaks on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and how he responds to the crowd.

March

Speaker
Ruth Baker

Glorious Riches

Ephesians 3:16-21

Lindsay explores the riches we get to inherit after choosing to follow Jesus and helps us to assess how much room we let Jesus have in our hearts.

February

Speaker
Lindsay Cressey

More Than These

John 21:15-19

This week guest speaker David Shearman challenges us to pay attention to the word of God and take stock of what He is saying to us.

January

Speaker
David Shearman

Rightful Children

John 1:9-13

In John 1 we read that to all who believed in Jesus' name was given the right to become children of God but what does that actually mean? At our evening meeting Chris unpacks this and how it affects us today.

January

Speaker
Chris Barton

Trust & Obedience

Genesis 22:1-14

In our morning meetings Martin speaks on the story of Abraham and Isaac and unpacks what it means to trust and obey God.

January

Speaker
Martin Skinner

Arise & Shine

Isaiah 60:1-2

To kick off the new year Pete Kourpas speaks on a verse spoken by the prophet Isaiah where he encourages us to arise and shine. Pete explores what this means for us today and lifts our expectations for 2018.

January

Speaker
Pete Kourpas

Battle Stations

Galatians 5:13-26

On Sunday we had guest speaker Derek Tidball with us and in the morning he talked about the nature of life as a follower of Jesus. The Christian life isn't a walk in the park, we must be prepared to stand strong in our faith.

November

Speaker
Derek Tidball

Disappointed with Jesus?

Matthew 11:1-19

In our evening meeting Derek Tidball spoke on the challenge of being disappointed with Jesus. We take a look at John's life and experience of Jesus and what lessons we can learn from it for ourselves.

November

Speaker
Derek Tidball

Loving The Least Of These

Mark 5:1-15

At our evening meeting Lindsay shares something of her passion for Social Justice and why we as a church are committed to loving our city. We also hear from members of the church and their stories of being involved so far.

November

Speaker
Lindsay Cressey

Adoption Sunday

Isaiah 58:6-12

On Sunday morning we joined in with churches around the UK as part of Adoption Sunday. Phil Harper shares some of his story and how we as a church can play our part in caring for vulnerable children around the country.

November

Speaker
Phil Harper

The Rich Young Man

Mark 10:19-23

This week we take a break from the Our Father series to look at the topic of giving through the story of the rich young man. Duncan explores what we can learn from his story and how we can better follow Jesus together.

October

Speaker
Duncan Bell

Why Do We Fast?

Matthew 9:14-15

Fasting is in the bible but do we really know why we would fast today? In this one-off message Tim answers that question.

September

Speaker
Tim Suffield

God, Our Father

Matthew 7:7-11

On what was a special Sunday for us with baptisms and dedications, Rick gave a short talk about how we relate to God as our Father.

July

Speaker
Rick Loosemore

Faith That Pleases God

Hebrews 11:6

It was a joy to have Roy Todd as our guest speaker this weekend. In this message Roy explores the kind of faith that pleases God and challenges us to dare to believe more of God.

June

Speaker
Roy Todd

The Atmosphere For Miracles

Acts 3

In our evening meeting Roy Todd speaks to us about the atmosphere for miracles and challenges us to have the audacity to believe God for more.

June

Speaker
Roy Todd

He Humbled Himself

Philippians 2:3-11

It was a joy to have Steve Morrison speaking at our Together Sunday on the humility of Christ, how we can learn from his example and how we can respond to what he's done for us.

June

Speaker
Steve Morrison

Being A Compassionate People

James 2:1-13

It was a joy to have Helen Murphy, associate pastor of Trent Vineyard, as a guest speaker this weekend. She shares something of her heart and what it means for us to be compassionate to those around us.

May

Speaker
Helen Murphy

Hope For Tomorrow

Matthew 27:45

To celebrate Easter Sunday, Duncan gave a short talk on how the resurrection of Jesus actually applies to our lives today and gives us hope for tomorrow.

April

Speaker
Duncan Bell

Palm Sunday

John 12

We kick off Holy Week with a one off message for Palm Sunday where Pete takes us through what it means for us to have a fulfilled life in Jesus.

April

Speaker
Pete Kourpas

Kids' Club Sunday

We had a fantastic time at Kids' Club and rounded it off with our Kids' Club celebration Sunday. Rick gives a short talk about what it means to go on adventures with Jesus.

February

Speaker
Rick Loosemore

Stand, Build, Press On

Philippians 3

This week we have guest speaker David Shearman with us. In our evening meeting he challenged us to stand up for Jesus, to build on good foundations and be completely sold out for Jesus.

November

Speaker
David Shearman

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