TRINITY: THE MESSAGE

Pastor Stephen concludes a teaching series on the spiritual significance of generosity and faith. He outlines how giving is a fundamental trait of God, tracing its importance from biblical creation through the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ. By referencing various women of the Bible, he highlights diverse motivations for offering one’s resources, ranging from habit and obligation to extraordinar...

Pastor Stephen emphasizes that giving is a fundamental requirement for followers of Christ, serving as a reflection of his ultimate sacrifice. He explores various biblical figures who model different aspects of generosity, such as leaving a legacy or furthering the gospel, while warning against the dangers of insincere motivations. Specifically, he contrasts the faithful examples of women like Lyd...

Pastor Stephen emphasizes the transformative power of generosity and the lasting impact of building a spiritual legacy . By referencing biblical figures like Lydia, Lois, and Eunice , he illustrates how giving extends beyond financial donations to include the transmission of sincere faith and character. He uses the life of Nana Rose Susy as a modern example, contrasting temporary material inherita...

Pastor Mike explores the theme of active Christian faith through the lens of biblical figures who demonstrated their devotion by giving back to God . He emphasizes that true belief requires tangible action rather than just words, highlighting how individuals like Priscilla, Aquilla, and Lydia used their resources and homes to support the early church. A significant portion of the sermon focuses on...

Pastor Stephen explores the spiritual significance of giving by examining various biblical figures who modeled different ways to contribute to God’s work. He highlights a series of women from the Bible, such as Hannah and Ruth, before focusing on the transformative examples found in the New Testament. Mary Magdalene is specifically emphasized as a primary model for giving with the intent to furthe...

Pastor Stephen explores the spiritual discipline of giving through the biblical examples of Mary of Bethany and Mary, the mother of Jesus. He emphasizes that believers should operate from a foundation of divine favor, which empowers them to trust God even in difficult or unfamiliar circumstances. By highlighting Mary of Bethany’s act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, he encourages listene...

Pastor Stephen explores the theme of giving “outside the ordinary,” using Mary of Bethany as the central example. Throughout Scripture, giving is shown in many forms, but true giving flows from trust in God’s favor. Mary is often seen sitting at Jesus’ feet—listening, mourning, and trusting. However, in John 12 she steps beyond her usual posture and gives extravagantly by anointing Jesus’ feet wit...

Pastor Stephen teaches that giving is ultimately an act of celebration rooted in gratitude for God’s favor. Using examples of women in Scripture, especially the Shunammite woman and Mary, he emphasizes giving without expectation, trusting God’s provision and grace. The Shunammite woman gave generously out of thankfulness for what she already had, while Mary surrendered her entire future because sh...

Pastor Mike continues the Give series by exploring what it means to give as a celebration. From creation to Scripture’s stories of women like Eve, Hannah, Rahab, Ruth, and finally the Shunammite woman, we see different motives for giving—obligation, habit, seed, sacrifice, and celebration. In 2 Kings 4, the Shunammite woman gives generously to Elisha, not expecting anything in return, but simply c...

Pastor Stephen explores the spiritual significance of giving by drawing on biblical narratives to illustrate different motivations and methods of generosity. He contrasts obligatory giving , seen through the consequences of disobedience in the stories of Eve and Lot’s wife, with giving out of habit , as exemplified by Hannah. The source specifically distinguishes between giving as a seed , where o...

Pastor Stephen explores the spiritual principle of giving as a foundational characteristic of a faith-filled life. The he emphasizes that believers should move beyond past mistakes to give from what God has provided , specifically focusing on receiving divine peace while rejecting negative influences like fear or jealousy. By examining biblical figures such as Hannah and Rahab , he illustrates how...

Pastor Mike explores the spiritual necessity of giving as a reflection of God’s character , emphasizing that true life and abundance flow from being a "cheerful giver." He outlines three primary motivations for this practice: giving from God’s abundance , giving out of obligation to His word, and giving out of habit . By examining the biblical account of Hannah and Elkanah , he illustrat...

Pastor Stephen continues a teaching series titled Give , which explores the spiritual and practical dimensions of generosity as a core characteristic of God imparted to humanity. He argues that because God is the ultimate source of all life and resources, people have a fundamental obligation to give back to Him as an act of recognition and survival. By examining biblical figures like Adam, Eve, Ca...

This sermon explores the divine nature of giving by emphasizing that humans are created in the image of a generous God . Pastor Stephen highlights that while God is the ultimate Creator and Provider , mankind’s primary responsibility is to act as a reflection of His character. However, a distinction is made between godly giving and dysfunctional giving , using the biblical story of Eve to illustra...

Pastor Stephen encourages believers to adopt "eternity glasses," a metaphor for viewing life through a divine and spiritual lens rather than a temporary, worldly one. He traces humanity's journey from the Garden of Eden , where sin caused a separation from the Tree of Life , to the restoration made possible through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ . By maintaining this eternal perspect...

Pastor Mike introduces the metaphor of eternity glasses to describe a shift from a purely physical perspective to a supernatural, God-centered worldview. He  emphasizes that believers must choose to wear these lenses to see the eternal plans God has prepared, which far exceed the mundane routines or distractions of daily life. Drawing on the life of Peter and the Helmet of Salvation , he argues th...

Pastor Stephen explores the concept of adopting an eternal perspective to experience the true freedom found in Jesus Christ. Drawing from the book of Ecclesiastes, he highlights how King Solomon viewed life without God as meaningless , urging listeners to shift their focus from worldly to spiritual priorities. He emphasizes the transition from the restrictive Mosaic law to a life of grace , using...

Pastor Stephen emphasizes the importance of adopting "eternity glasses," a spiritual perspective that allows believers to view their lives through God’s eyes rather than a limited human lens. By examining the book of Ecclesiastes,  he illustrates how even the wisest man, Solomon, found earthly pursuits to be utterly meaningless without a foundation in faith. He argues that purpose is not...

  Pastor Stephen encourages believers to adopt an eternal perspective by symbolically wearing "eternity glasses" to see life through God's eyes. He emphasizes that because Jesus died to tear the veil separating humanity from the divine, Christians should no longer live in spiritual defeat or limited understanding. Using the biblical example of Joshua , he calls for consecration , ur...

Pastor Stephen’s sermon centered on the concept of "eternity glasses," a spiritual metaphor for prioritizing God’s everlasting perspective over temporary worldly anxieties. By examining the lives of biblical figures like Esther, Paul, and Ezekiel, he illustrates how divine vision allows believers to see hope and restoration even in desolate circumstances. A primary focus is placed on the...

Pastor Stephen encourages believers to adopt "eternity glasses" to view their lives and challenges through a divine, long-term perspective. He argues that while sin and worldly struggles can shrink one's outlook to a state of constant anxiety, faith in Jesus Christ restores a sense of hope and victory . By referencing the biblical vision of the Valley of Dry Bones , he illustrates h...

  Pastor DeSousa’s sermon focused on the metaphor of "eternity glasses," which represents the daily, intentional choice to view life through a spiritual lens guided by the Holy Spirit . He emphasizes that maintaining this perspective is a constant commitment rather than a one-time event, warning that a person's salvation and witness can become fragile if they persist in a lifestyle...

Pastor Stephen explores the concept of "eternity glasses," a spiritual metaphor for viewing life’s challenges through God's sovereign perspective rather than a temporary, human lens. He argues that while sin disconnected humanity from their eternal purpose , faith in Jesus allows believers to reclaim their identity as joint heirs with Christ . By examining the biblical stories of Ma...

  Pastor Stephen introduces the concept of Eternity Glasses , a spiritual metaphor for adopting God’s eternal perspective rather than focusing on temporary earthly circumstances. He emphasizes that while human sight is often limited by outward appearances and academic education , true transformation occurs when individuals surrender their lives to Jesus Christ and focus on the condition of the hea...

Pastor Stephen encourages believers to adopt "eternity glasses" to move beyond a preoccupation with temporary circumstances and see life from God’s eternal perspective . By examining the condition of the heart rather than outward appearances, he suggests that individuals can better understand their divine purpose and effectively minister to others. He highlights the biblical story of Est...