Tru Community Church Sermons

What is shaping the way you think, live, and grow in your faith? In this message, we explore Romans 12:1–2 and discover that we are constantly being formed by the voices, habits, and influences around us, whether we realize it or not. Through Christ, we can resist the patterns of the world, renew our minds with God’s truth, and intentionally become more like Jesus. Discover how simple...

What if following Jesus was never meant to stop with your own growth? In this message, we explore what it means to be sent—to help others follow Jesus, develop people, and start something new wherever God leads. You don’t have to be a pastor or have everything figured out; you just need to take your next step and help someone else take theirs. Because what God is doing in you was never...

Nobody accidentally becomes a marathoner — and nobody accidentally becomes like Jesus either. In part 2 of our Welcome | Equip | Send series, we unpack what it actually means to grow as a follower of Jesus: intentionally, in relationship, and outward-facing rather than self-focused. We also hear a testimony on what it looks like when someone walks alongside you in discipleship, and explore w...

What does it really mean to make room for people? In this message, we look at how Jesus welcomed Zacchaeus and discover that we welcome others because Christ welcomed us first. We’ll be challenged to notice the people God has placed around us, move toward them with grace, and intentionally make room for deeper relationships. Because everyone has a place in God’s family, the question fo...

What happens when the story seems to end, but God’s mission keeps moving forward? As we close our journey through Acts 21–28, we see Paul face opposition, imprisonment, storms, and uncertainty, yet none of it can stop the gospel from advancing. This message reminds us that we may not control the outcome, but we are responsible for our faithfulness—and we don’t need the whol...

What happens when we trust Jesus enough to let Him take the wheel—not just once, but again and again? In Acts 16–20, Paul learns to surrender where he goes, how he ministers, and even who carries the mission after him, following the Spirit through closed doors, unexpected opportunities, and difficult goodbyes. This message challenges us to hold our plans, ministries, and outcomes with...

What happens when we add burdens to a road Jesus already made accessible by grace? In Acts 15, the early church confronts legalism and reminds us that salvation is not something we earn—it is a gift received through faith in Jesus. This message challenges us to distinguish the requirements of salvation from the practices of discipleship, so we can pursue holiness without turning growth into...

What does it look like to strengthen the people God has placed around you? In Acts 13–14, Paul and Barnabas show us that making disciples is more than introducing people to Jesus—it means staying, encouraging, investing, and helping others grow strong in their faith. This message challenges us to consider who strengthened us and, even more importantly, who is becoming more like Jesus b...

What kind of church does God trust to change the world? In Acts 11:19–13:5, we discover how the church at Antioch became a launching point for the gospel by worshiping faithfully, investing in people, living generously, and sending its very best for the sake of God's mission. This message challenges us to move beyond self-preservation and embrace a life—and a church—marked by dis...

What barriers might God be asking you to break for the sake of His Kingdom? In Acts 10–11, Peter and Cornelius discover that the gospel is for everyone as God tears down walls of prejudice, tradition, and fear that had kept people apart. This message explores how following Jesus often means allowing Him to reshape our thinking, expand our compassion, and welcome others the way He welcomes us...

What happens when God interrupts the future you've planned and invites you into something even greater? In Acts 9, Saul's journey is completely redirected as an encounter with the risen Jesus transforms him from persecutor to disciple, reminding us that God specializes in rewriting lives for His purposes. This message explores how God's plans often lead us down unexpected roads, calling us to trus...

What if your next divine appointment comes disguised as an interruption? In Acts 8:26–40, Philip leaves a thriving ministry to follow the Holy Spirit to one lonely road, where a single conversation changes a life and helps carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. This message reminds us that God is already at work in the hearts of people around us, inviting us to trust His leading and step...

What if the disruption in your life isn't the end of God's plan, but the beginning of a new mission? In Acts 8, the early church is scattered by persecution, yet what looks like defeat becomes the very means God uses to spread the gospel into new places through ordinary believers. Discover how God can redeem seasons of uncertainty, use your everyday faithfulness, and call you to bring hope beyond...

What does it take to see lives, leaders, and churches multiplied for God's Kingdom? Join us as we hear a special message focused on God's heart for making disciples and His invitation for every believer to abide deeply in Christ, take up their cross, and live on mission. Through powerful Scripture and a vision for gospel multiplication, you'll be challenged to see how God can use ordinary people t...

Stephen’s story confronts us with a powerful truth: following Jesus may come at a cost, but it is never wasted. As he stands trial and boldly proclaims the gospel, we see a man filled with the Spirit, anchored in truth, and at peace even in the face of death. This message reveals that while earthly opposition may rise, Jesus stands as our advocate, assuring us we are never alone. Stephen&rsq...

What if the future of the church doesn’t depend on a few leaders doing more, but on every believer stepping into their God-given calling? In Acts 6, the early church faces a growing challenge and responds by releasing ministry, empowering ordinary people, and trusting God to work through the whole body. This message explores how the church flourishes when leaders equip, members serve, and ev...

What happens when faithfulness to Jesus collides with the desire for comfort? In Acts 4–5, the early church faces threats, opposition, and suffering, yet instead of praying for an easier path, they ask God for greater boldness. This powerful message explores how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to choose integrity over image, courage over convenience, and obedience over self-preserva...

What if the interruptions you try to avoid are actually the moments God wants to use most? In Acts 3–4, Peter and John discover that a simple delay on the way to prayer becomes a life-changing encounter, a powerful gospel opportunity, and a reminder that Jesus is still at work through ordinary people. This message challenges us to slow down, truly see the people around us, and become availab...

What if the Christian life was never meant to run on your own strength? In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit arrives with power, transforming fearful disciples into bold witnesses and launching a movement that still changes lives today. This message explores how God’s Spirit empowers ordinary people, builds authentic community, and sends the church into the world with purpose and courage. The map is s...

What if the seasons that feel slow, frustrating, or uncertain are actually the places where God is doing His deepest work? In this message from Acts 1:12–26, we’ll see how the early church was formed not through constant movement, but through faithful waiting, prayer, and community. Before the miracles, preaching, and growth of Acts, God was shaping hearts and preparing His people for...

What if Jesus didn’t leave us guessing about our purpose, but gave us a clear direction for the road ahead? In this opening message from Acts 1, discover how the early church was launched not by perfect people, but by ordinary followers empowered by the Holy Spirit and sent with a mission. From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, Acts reveals the ripple effect of faithful obedience lived out...

Before we step into Acts, we’re taking a powerful look at the moment everything changed—when Jesus met His followers on the road and set their hearts on fire. In this message from Luke 24, discover how Jesus still meets us in our questions, walks with us in our doubts, and reveals Himself in ways that transform us. What starts as confusion turns into clarity, and ordinary people become...

As we wrap up our journey through 1 Peter, discover the powerful truth that faith was never meant to be lived alone. In this final message, we see how God uses deep, committed relationships to shape us, restore us, and carry us through both failure and growth. In a world marked by disconnection, the church is called to something different—authentic, lasting community rooted in Christ. Come b...

What if the health of a church starts with how we lead, follow, and trust God together? In this message from 1 Peter 5:1–11, we see how humility, sacrificial leadership, and surrendered anxiety create a community where faith can truly flourish. When we stop placing pressure on people and start placing our trust in God, something powerful begins to ripple outward. Discover how God strengthens...

What happens when following Jesus actually costs you something? In this powerful message from 1 Peter 4:12–19, we’re reminded that hardship isn’t a sign of failure—it’s often evidence of faithful living. Discover how God uses pressure, resistance, and trials to deepen your roots, strengthen your faith, and produce lasting fruit. When your life stays steady in the stor...