Trails Church Sermons

In our passage this week, Philip encounters a rather unique individual in the middle of the desert, one of the most powerful men from an African empire. He is a eunuch, but he is also a convert to the worship of the God of Israel. In this passage Philip shares the gospel with this man starting with a passage from Isaiah 53. As you prepare for the sermon, along with reading Acts 8:26-40, read Isaia...

This Sunday we will consider the advance of the gospel into Samaria in Acts 8, showing how Christ brings joy, unity, and freedom even into a place long marked by division, idolatry, and spiritual darkness. Through Philip’s preaching, the Samaritans receive the good news, experience real transformation, and are welcomed fully into God’s people with no second-class status.  Against this backdrop, Si...

Luke 2:22-35 this good news of great joy will continue to be revealed. There we learn that this good news is for more than just Israel; Jesus will be a light of revelation to the Gentiles. However, included with this prophecy of great news is a warning. The arrival of the long-awaited Messiah will be met with great opposition. However, we can be encouraged that the hearts of many will be revealed...

Luke 2:15-21 15  When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”  16  And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.  17  And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.  18 ...

Luke 2:8–14 The angels didn’t whisper the Christmas message — they announced it. This week, we’ll sit in the fields with the shepherds and hear the good news of great joy — news so good that heaven itself couldn’t stay silent.  We’ll see why God sends this announcement to unexpected people, what it means that Jesus is Saviour, Christ, and Lord, and how this good news moves us upward in worship and...

This Christmas Season, we’re fixing our eyes on The Fulfillment of God’s Promises — and this weekend, we’ll see how that Promise didn’t arrive in power, comfort, or control… but in humility. Here’s what we will be studying together:  📖 Luke 2:1–7 | Philippians 2:5–11 Here we will see:  A world ruled by proud kings. A decree from Caesar. And yet — God keeps His promise in a manger. And we will see...

A quiet town. An unexpected girl. A messenger from God. A Messiah coming to fulfill the Promises. The announcement of Jesus isn’t just a Christmas moment — it’s the turning point of the whole story of Scripture. Every promise finds its “yes” in Him. Mary responds with humble faith: “Let it be to me according to Your word.” Join us this week as we dive into the Christmas Story from the Gospel of Lu...

🔥 When Egypt creeps back into your heart… This Sunday we step into one of the most powerful moments in the Book of Acts — Stephen’s sermon, his bold witness before the Sanhedrin, and the first Christian martyrdom. Stephen walks Israel’s entire history to show one massive truth: God is always faithful… and God’s people have always been tempted to turn their hearts back to Egypt. Back to old sins....

What do you do when the needs around you are bigger than your capacity? As we come to Acts 6, we’re stepping into a moment where the early church hit a crisis — not of apathy, but of capacity. Widows were being unintentionally overlooked. Tension was growing. Unity was threatened. But instead of ignoring the problem or pretending they could just “do more,” the apostles did something stunning: ✨ T...

❓What do you value most? 💭 Advancement? 📈  Image? 👤 Relationships? 🤝 Security? 🔐 This Sunday, we’ll step into Acts 5 where the apostles face prison again but this time, they also get beaten for their faith in Jesus … shockingly, they leave this whole experience rejoicing.  Why?  Because they valued Jesus more than anything else they once held tightly.  More than reputation.  More than safety...

The early church was marked by wholehearted devotion — unity, generosity, honesty, and awe before a holy God. But the story of Ananias and Sapphira reminds us: God is not interested in partial obedience, spiritual performance, or selective surrender. God wants the whole heart — not the edited, filtered, Sunday-only version. Before you listen, take a moment to slow down and prepare: ⸻ 🤔 TWO THINGS...

📣 When the world pushes back, how do Christians push forward? In Acts 4, the early church doesn’t panic when threatened — they pray, they trust God’s sovereignty, and they ask for more boldness, not more comfort. 🔥 🧠 Two Things to Think About: ✅ Boldness isn’t a personality type — it’s a Spirit-given response to opposition.2.png3.png ✅ What we pray for reveals what we value most: comfort or t...

What would you do if you were told to stop talking about Jesus? In this Sermon, we’ll look at Peter and John standing on trial before the most powerful leaders in Israel. They boldly proclaim judgment — and then astonishingly offer grace and forgiveness through Jesus to the very men who orchestrated His death. The result: threats to stay silent. Their response: 🔥 “We cannot help but speak of what...

Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as planned? 🚗💨 Peter and John did — on their way to pray, God interrupted their plans and changed everything. A man was healed, the gospel was preached, and thousands met Jesus. In  Acts 3:1–4:4 , this sermon shows how God still works through our interruptions today — turning everyday moments into opportunities for His glory. Theme:  God’s power in the ordi...

This sermon goes through Acts 2:42-47

Have you ever noticed that every birth story is different? Some babies come fast, some slow. Some are birthed at home, others in hospitals. Each one unique. Exciting. Life-altering. This Sunday, we are studying one of the greatest birth stories ever — the birth of Jesus’ Church. After weeks of waiting, the promised Spirit finally comes — and when He does, everything changes:  God’s people are fill...

Waiting isn’t easy.  Can I get an amen? Ha! Whether in line at Costco or in life’s hardest seasons, whether in waiting seasons with an end date or open-ended ones, how do you handle waiting? Waiting for a wedding date. Waiting for a prodigal kid to return. Waiting for a spouse to heal from hurt. In Acts 1:12–26, we see the early church waiting on Jesus’ promises and we see how Jesus continues to l...

How important is the Ascension of Jesus to your faith? In Acts 1:9–11, we read of Jesus being lifted up, taken into glory, and promised to return in the same way. The Ascension isn’t just a footnote in redemptive history—it’s a crucial moment that shows us: - Jesus’ sacrifice was accepted by the Father. - Jesus is reigning right now as King. - Jesus has poured out His Spirit to empower our mission...

This Sunday we launch into the book of Acts—our origin story as the Church. From a small group of 120 believers to a global movement, Acts shows us that the risen Jesus is still at work through His Spirit-empowered people. We’re praying big things as we dive into this book: that we would be renewed, reshaped, and bold in following Jesus and making Him known. 🔎 Two Things to Think About: Where in...

Ever had drama with another believer that felt HUGE…but later you realized it was actually small? How we handle those moments matters. This Sunday, we’ll look at God’s roadmap to unity in Philippians 4:2–13.

When Listening to God Hurts 📖 Psalm 119:89–96 We’re thrilled to welcome  @boazfadun from our partner church  @citylightwinnipeg  as he opens God’s Word. 🔥 He’ll remind us that: • God’s Law is good—even when it hurts. • Christ is the fulfiller of the Law. • Christ took our hurt and God’s curse for our eternal joy. • So now, we can obey His Word with joy. ⸻ ✨ Two Things to Think About: 1. When li...

How do you approach God when you have an urgent need? Do you find yourself “bargaining up” with your good works or “bargaining down” in unworthiness? This week, we will be in Luke 7:1–10 and seeing how a Roman centurion shows us another way—faith that rests entirely on the authority of Christ. This week, we’ll see how Jesus responds to faith that says, “Just say the word.” ⸻ Two Things to Think Ab...

God’s glory revealed in a storm. That is the picture David paints for us in Psalm 29, sandwiched between scenes of heavenly worship. God’s power in the storm reveals to us his glory, calling all beings both earthly and heavenly to worship him.  Read Psalm 29 and consider: do you see God’s glory revealed in the world he has made? Does it lead you to awestruck worship? Pray that our hearts would be...

This week we studied Psalm 28. David offers a lament to God and prays for justice against those who give no regard to the works of the Lord. In this sermon we dig into the concept of biblical lament and how it is a powerful tool God has given to his people to help us walk through suffering. Read this psalm and consider if you have ever prayed a prayer like this. Do you regularly bring your pain to...

Confidence… then uncertainty. Ever been there? One moment, you’re standing strong in faith … the next, you’re wondering if God even hears you. Welcome to Psalm 27. This Sunday, we’re walking with David through the emotional highs and lows—bold trust on one hand and honest fear on the other. We’ll see how he prays when his faith is strong, and how he clings to God when everything feels uncertain. I...