Episodes
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
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.
2 days ago
2 days ago
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.
7 days ago
7 days ago
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.
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday Sermons - The Word Became Flesh - John 1:1-5 - The Word
Sunday May 03, 2026
Sunday May 03, 2026
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.
Friday May 01, 2026
Behind the Sermon - John 1:1 - The Word was God
Friday May 01, 2026
Friday May 01, 2026
Tom Richards gets into the weeds of John 1:1, tackling the controversies surrounding its translation
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Sermons - Luke 23:32-43 Three Crosses
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Our guest, Andrew Fox, preaches on the thief on the cross, challenging us to examine the passage that gives our church its name.
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Sermons - Jesus the King - Rom 1:1-7 The King of the Kingdom
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Tom Richards continues to unpack the Kingdom of God, showing how Jesus’ being both Lord and Saviour relates to it.
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Sermons - Jesus the King - Mk 1:1-15 The Kingdom of God
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Sunday Apr 12, 2026
Tom Richards unpacks the Kingdom of God and calls us to live under God's reign.
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Easter Sunday - Mk 16:1-8 Jesus' Resurrection Changes Everything
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Tom Richards unpacks from Mark 16 how Jesus' resurrection changes everything on Easter Sunday.
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Good Friday - Mk 15:33-41Jesus' Death Changes Everything
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Tom speaks about how Jesus' death changes everything for the Good Friday service.

