Sunday Sermons from Trinity UMC Lincoln, Nebraska

It’s time… This morning we start a fun Summer series: Wonder Women of the Bible! Join us as we introduce the series, then hear the story of a Bible hero you may not know: Deborah, the Warrior. The traits she embodies will inspire us all!

What do you do when “seas” get “rough?” Today we have a story of Jesus where the disciples are facing a literal rough sea. But Jesus doesn’t simply calm the storm. Instead, he invites them to take an action that NONE of them saw coming. Join us-- you’ll leave with four steps that will help you with whatever storm you’re facing!

Have you ever met someone that changed you life? This morning, we read a story from the Bible about just such an encounter. A woman who meets a man at a well, and finds herself forever different. And like all such stories, the REAL story is how the ripples that come from it change those around us. Join us as we read the story of the Woman at Jacob’s Well— YOU may leave a different person, too!

You know that feeling when you’re lost? Ok, how about when your LIFE feels lost? Join us as we hear the story of a man who came to Jesus in the middle of the night seeking more. Jesus’ answer showed him just how much more there was… and introduced him to the process of accepting the gift of true life.

Memorial Day Weekend is about remembering and connection— remembering those who’ve sacrificed for us, connection with those we love. Today, we’ll talk about that connection and how it is also connection with God— the one who loves us most and has given the most for us. Join in to deepen your experience this weekend, to become a more whole, balanced person.

Ok. So we trust that God is transforming the world. But we still wonder how it’s even possible. This time, we wrap up our Easter series on God’s dream for the world, looking at HOW God “makes all things new.” The answer may surprise you not because of how big it is, but because of how small. Join us to see what God can do with YOU!

Ever wonder how God sees our problems? The problems we face in our life can be so much bigger than us that we can’t see beyond them. But God can— and does! Join us as we continue our series on God’s dream for us and for the world, focusing this time on the obstacles that get in the way. By God’s grace and help, there is nothing that cannot be overcome!

It's human nature to focus on what needs done right around us. But sometimes, it gives us hope to see what God is doing in faraway places. Today, we have a special treat: special guests from our ministry partners in Kenya! Join us to hear their experiences. You will be blessed!

Ever notice how some things equal more than the sum of their parts? Join us as we look at how God brings us together to change the world. (And we MIGHT do it by way of children’s television from the 80s and 90s…)

What’s your gift? We often say someone is “gifted” if they’re talented at something. But “spiritual gifts” in the Bible go deeper still. Among other things, they show you the role God made for you to play. You may discover a gift— and a purpose— you never knew you had!

God has a dream— to make all things new. This Sunday we start a new series for the Easter season, all about God’s dream for the world and our place in it. This week begins in the only place we can truly start: within our own hearts. Join us as we start the restoration of the world in our own hearts!

Why does Easter matter? It's human nature to get stuck without fully living into the transformation God brings. Join us as we live into the fact that God is making all things new!

It’s Palm Sunday, where we wave palm branches and sing “Hosannah!” But why do we do it? Because it’s also the start of the Holy Week story. This story is at the core of Christianity, and it has the power to shape us into the very best of who we are in God.

You know the thing about the fish who doesn’t know what the ocean is? What’s YOUR version? This morning we start with a simple observation that money has shaped each of us far more than we care to admit or are even aware. The good news is that Jesus knew it too, and he speakes to it quite directly. Join us as we continue Lent by examining our lives and receiving Jesus’ help to be more whole.

Ever encounter a “reality distortion field?” You know, like when we get so caught up in someone else’s strong emotion, or in a news story, or something we legitimately care about— but lose sight of the actual facts of the world? Join us as we watch Jesus pull his disciples back, again and again, from their distorted reality. And in the process, he shows us the surprisingly simple way to escape our...

Most things worth doing will run into obstacles. This Sunday we hear the story of one of Jesus’ miraculous healings. But the healing may not be the biggest “miracle.” Wait until you hear the obstacles that were overcome just to make it happen! The story will renew your own “get up and go” to follow Jesus.

We all have a longing for more. This week we begin the season of Lent, as we seek to live a life more aligned with God. Sometimes, that means adding something new to your life. Sometimes, it means dropping something to make space. But regardless, it means leaning into longing.

Why do the innocent suffer? That question is the biggest source of doubt for faith— if God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does God allow so many terrible things to happen? We won’t be able to answer the question in the logical sense, but can enter into it together and let God use our doubt to help us grow. Join us at as we wrap up this sermon series on doubt that has been so enriching to so m...

Have you ever wondered what’s going on with unanswered prayer? Sometimes it seems like God answers petty prayers, then is silent on big things. Why is this? What are we to make of it? Join us as we look at what Jesus said, plus famous examples of seemingly unanswered prayer in the Bible itself. I promise you’ll leave with a richer understanding and a desire to not only pray, but to work alongside...

Are all non-Christians going to hell? How can we balance our own understanding of God with so many other global religions and spiritual practices? Are we the only ones who've got it right? Join us as we explore the multifaceted nature of understanding God. From ancient civilizations to the profound teachings of Jesus, we'll embark on a journey through history to unravel  perspectives on he...

Is the Bible really true? It’s not wrong to ask that question, in fact it’s helpful. What do we do with parts of the Bible that are violent? Misogynistic? Clearly wrong? Join us for a deep dive on how a faithful, thinking person can engage the Bible. I promise you will walk away with a deeper view of the presence and goodness of God!

Do you ever doubt God? The Bible? Religion? No worries, you’re in good company— in one survey, 94% of church attenders said they often have doubt! But maybe doubt is actually a gift. Healthy doubt, held well, has the potential to save us from bad beliefs while making the good ones more personal.