Trinity Church Messages

How does someone actually become a disciple of Jesus? The story of John 9 is a beautiful one because of how simply it answers what many believe to be a complex question. The man who encounters Jesus in this story believes because he once was blind and now he can see. Jesus says that this is truly what it means to be a part of his kingdom. It isn’t about how much you think you know, nor about the m...

There are certain places that polite religious folk don’t go and people that they don’t hang out with…or at least that’s what Jesus’ disciples thought. Until the day when Jesus got “lost” in the wrong part of town.

One of the common images that we have of Jesus is as the meek and mild shepherd, who snuggles lambs and laughs with children, who turns the other cheek and was gentle even in the face of his own trial and execution. But then, along comes passages like John 2:13-25, where we encounter a fierce and wild Jesus who rages against the machine, overturning tables, screaming at people, and using a whip to...

Jesus’ very first miracle is truly a strange one. It is not some miraculous healing, nor some epic showdown with the demonic. It is not calming a storm or raising the dead to life. It is to show up at a wedding and keep the party going by turning water into wine. Of all the things Jesus would have done to first reveal his glory, why this one? The answer is far more beautiful than anything else we...

We all have a picture of Jesus in our heads; whether it is the majestic, powerful Jesus of Revelation, or the meek and mild Jesus who embraces children and snuggles lambs.  But what if these pictures of Jesus are actually getting in the way of us seeing Jesus for who he really is? Scripture: John 1:29-50

The Bible is the bestselling book of all time, with more copies in print, in more languages, than any other text. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most widely misunderstood - and misused - book in all of history as well. Down through the ages, its teachings have been appropriated to justify some of the worst abuses and atrocities in human history. And yet, at the same time, it has also inspire...

For many modern people, one of the most baffling and offensive aspects of Christianity is the doctrine of Hell. After all, how could a God who is love, send people to an eternity of torture? That just doesn’t make sense. However, not only is the doctrine of Hell something Jesus himself talked about, it is vitally important for understanding our own hearts, living at peace in the world, and knowing...

In our modern, pluralistic society, the idea that there is only one religious truth is viewed as arrogant, exclusionary, and narrow minded. Surely having multiple paths to the divine is more welcoming and tolerate. After all, the world’s religions are all basically saying the same thing, right? Guest Speaker: Bill Woolsey Text: Texts: John 14:1-14 & 20:30-31

One of the greatest challenges to faith in the modern world is the reality of human suffering. For centuries, human beings have wrestled with the question, “How could a loving God allow so much suffering?” Texts: Job 38:1-3, 40:8-12, 42:1-10 | Romans 8:31-39

According to Rebecca McLaughlin, in her book Confronting Christianity, religion’s decline in the modern world turns out to be a myth. Christianity is the most widespread global belief system, and promises to remain so well into the future. But for many educated westerners, biblical Christianity is a dangerous idea—challenging some of their deepest beliefs. During this series, we will explore some...