Trinity Church Messages

If we want our friendships to last, we need to be open to letting the other person influence us by not only hearing the truth but also responding to it in ways that create lasting change. Both Philemon and Onesimus had to be ready to not only hear the truth from Paul about their strained relationship but also allow that truth to transform them. Repentance means being willing to take a new path tog...

The first essential ingredient for enduring friendships is truth. Because we are all sinners, it is inevitable that friendships will eventually lead us to encounter—and face—sin in ourselves and in others. This is certainly a reality in Philemon and Onesiumus’ case; if their relationship as Christians is ever to grow into an enduring friendship, it requires both to face the truth about themselves,...

This series dives into the book of Philemon, a surprising source of wisdom on friendship. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how the apostle Paul helped reconcile Philemon and Onesimus, showing us the power of truth, repentance, and grace. Learn how even the most broken relationships can be transformed by God’s love into lasting friendships. Don’t miss this inspiring journey!

The final scene of the Bible is not humans going up to heaven to dwell on clouds, but rather heaven coming down to Earth where God dwells with us. It is a beautiful reminder that just as God once made the world to be His dwelling place, so He will do so again when He comes in glory. But this is not only a reality we look forward to, it is one that we live in light of. Over and over again throughou...

One of the things that we often say at Trinity is “You can’t grow spiritually unless you are connected relationally.” The reason? Life with God was never meant to be a solo endeavor. Just as He desires to walk with you, He also lives with us. In the Pentecost story, we find that God continues to “move into the neighborhood” by making His dwelling in the hearts of His people. He does this through t...

In 1966, TIME Magazine’s front page asked, “Is God Dead?” The article went on to explore the challenge presented by the brokenness of our world to religious faith. What it argued was that if God is not dead, He is at least absent or elusive. MIA. Asleep on the job. It dared to ask, “If God is still alive, where is He?”

Nick Price and Roy Farias team up for this week's mid-week episode. Tune in as they conclude our series, "How to Inhabit Time."

While the world and its pleasures may be fleeting, there is one place—or rather—one person who is eternal: God Himself.  As Ecclesiastes comes to an end, the author encourages us to live in the light of eternity rather than get discouraged by the brokenness of today.  Pursue God’s wisdom and righteousness, for these are the things that will remain when all else fades.  Join us this weekend as we w...

One of the great questions that Ecclesiastes raises is, “Why is everything  hevel ?” Why is it that life remains so unsatisfying and unpredictable even when we try to live wisely and pursue righteousness and justice? The answer is that the world is  broken . Specifically, it is broken by sin. At the same time, there are times when things do work, but most often, they don’t. But it isn’t because th...

Pastor Nick and Erica Mertz, Trinity's Director of Worship Arts, discuss Ecclesiastes 3.

One of the great paradoxes of being human is that we are made for eternity ), but we inhabit time. The problem comes when we get this backward, living for the moment and forgetting our eternal destiny.

In the opening pages of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher invites us to think, with sober-minded precision, about the things that we tend to get so hung up over. He highlights that we tend to invest far too much of our hopes and dreams in things that, while good, do not ultimately last. In chapters 1 & 2, he highlights three things we tend to look to for our ultimate significance and satisfaction: ed...

Embarking on the journey of exploring Ecclesiastes can be challenging, but with the right resources, you can dive in with confidence and discover the wisdom waiting to be uncovered. The Bible Project is an excellent resource for increasing your understanding of God's word. We recommend these two episodes specifically for this series. Ecclesiastes E1: Not Another Proverbs Ecclesiastes E2: The &...

One of the ongoing messages of Ecclesiastes is that all things in this world are  hevel  (הֶבֶל). Typically translated “vanity” or “meaningless” the word actually means “smoke, breath, or mist.” Repeated over 40 times in this short book, the writer of Ecclesiastes wants us to see that everything we would typically look to for permanence in this world is  hevel , a mirage. The one constant, he note...

Discover how the resurrection of Jesus can transform your life for the better and bring about a new beginning.

Mark begins his gospel with the words, “The beginning of the gospel (good news) about Jesus Christ, the son of God.” The book ends with an empty tomb and the message that Jesus is risen. Though handed over to death, death could not hold him, and the first witnesses to the empty tomb are sent out with the message that Jesus lives once more. The question is, “Will they?” Mark’s gospel comes to its c...

In our reading, we encounter people who come face-to-face with Jesus and must make up their minds about him. It’s easy to write off the Sanhedrin and Pilate as enemies of Christ and condemn them for their decision. But the events of Jesus’ trial and execution highlight that, when it comes to who he is, there really are only two responses: to reject and deny him or to declare him the Son of God. Wh...

Scripture: Mark 14:1-52 In our reading, we encounter someone who commits fully to Jesus, with no reservations, going to great lengths to honor Jesus. The woman who anoints Jesus shows us what true discipleship looks like: costly, loving repentance which hangs purely upon God’s grace. Sadly, the disciples are unable to follow her example: their actions ranging from outright betrayal to indifference...

On Palm Sunday, we reflect on Jesus' journey toward Jerusalem. As he approached, a crowd of expectant followers greeted him with excitement, hoping to witness a display of his power and claim to kingship. However, Jesus had a different desire for his people.  Join us this weekend when we celebrate Palm Sunday and consider what we expect of God and what God expects of us. 

Join Lead Pastor Nick Price and Trinity Green Trails Site Leader Roy Farias as they contineu to dive deep into the book of Mark. In this particular segment, they explore an intriguing story of Jesus' return to a place He had previously visited. Discover what has changed since His last visit.

We are continuing our journey in the book of Mark. This week's story captures the entire trajectory of Jesus' life and ministry in snapshot form. He comes down from glory to enter our broken world to help people who don't believe in him. Furthermore, it is a journey that will ultimately lead to his death. And while His road leads Him to suffering and the Cross, it is ultimately for our...

We are currently engaged in a mid-week discussion exploring the book of Mark. Throughout our conversation, we keep returning to the main question of what kind of King Jesus is. Trinity's Senior Pastor, Nick Price, and Trinity Green Trails Site Leader Roy Farias are examining how the rules of the day that Jesus encounters might not fully align with His Kingdom.

Join us this week when we continue our journey through the book of Mark.  In this story we come face-to-face with a truth that runs throughout Mark’s gospel: that it is often the religious insiders who most miss out on who Jesus is and what he is trying to do. They have let their religious rules, regulations, and self-righteousness get in the way of actually understanding the heart and purposes of...

Pastors Nick and Paul continue their discussion of the book of Mark.

Join us this weekend as we examine Mark's narrative and compare two rival kings, Herod and Jesus. Both throw a dinner party with very different endings.