Trinity Church of Portland - Sermons

From our text, this sermon teaches us about God's providence and helps to address the question, "How do we deal with setbacks, suffering, and even calamites as people who live under God's hand and care?" We see God's providence in the life of Naomi and her family, as there is suffering and death which leads Naomi to bitterness. However we also see that God in his providence provides for Naomi. As...

The text of our sermon displays the side of Jesus preaching about the seriousness of sin related both to causing other Christians to stumble, and sin that jeopardizes our relationship with Jesus. Jesus warns that hell is a reality for the one who embraces sin. The good news of the gospel reminds the true believer, they need not fear hell; but the one who has embraced their sin over Jesus must be w...

In this sermon, Jesus reminds the disciples that he will soon die on the cross and be raised back to life. Jesus uses review and repetition of the gospel with his disciples to challenge their pride and emphasize the danger of pride and tribalism. Pride cannot be easily self-diagnosed and is one of the killers of Christian community. Jesus concludes by teaching his disciples that he has other follo...

Jesus heals a boy who is mute. The crowds are amazed. What does it mean for us today ?

The Transfiguration. It's a big deal in the Bible. But it's often overlooked by most Christians. Thomas Terry dives into the story this week.

We live in an age where people consider themselves to be their own gods. Yet, Jesus asks his followers to follow another God. Listen in as Thomas Terry unpacks the true cost of following Jesus in today's american culture.

Today Thomas Terry takes a look at the final act in the book of Jonah and examines what it means for Trinity Church in Portland today.

Jonah is God's chosen prophet. Sent to Nenevah to deliver a message. But then he gets angry with the people actually act on his message. Why? Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks it down.

God gives Jonah a second chance and commissions him to go to Nineveh...again . What does Jonah do? And what does it say about God and us? Listen in as Thomas delivers his message on Jonah 3.

How does the story of Jesus and the story of Jonah intersect? Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks it down.

Jonah is swallowed by a large fish. Things seem hopeless for him. He's gonna die soon right? But then... he decides to pray. Listen in as Thomas Terry unpacks this story for Trinity.

Devon Berry delivers his last message as a pastor at Trinity Church, before he and his family follow God's calling to Texas. Thank you Devon for sharing your heart and life with us! We will miss you.

Jonah's in a storm on a boat with pagan sailors. The storm is more than just some bad weather. It's a divinely ordained message for Jonah and the others on board. Listen in as Thomas Terry offers insights to this famous story.

Jonah runs into a group of heathen sailors in chapter 1. The sailors honor Jonah's god more than Jonah. Why? Listen in as Thomas Terry delivers insights on Jonah 1.

In the book of Jonah, Jonah can't get away from God... and God's mercy. Listen in as Thomas Terry unpacks this beautiful book.

Trinity is beginning a new sermon series on the book of Jonah. Listen in as Dr Verbruggen overviews the book.

In Mark 8, Jesus heals a blind man.... by rubbing dirt into his eyes? Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks down this remarkable scripture.

Why does Jesus constantly use bread and light imagery in his teachings? Listen in as Pastor Thomas Terry delivers insights on Mark's gospel.

Jesus miraculously feeds 4,000 people. Why? What does it mean that this story is in the Bible? Listen in as Thomas Terry delivers insights to this passage.

Jesus heals a man who was both mute and deaf and he told his followers to not say anything about it... but no one listened. Hear Pastor Thomas Terry break down this beautiful passage of Mark's gospel.

What does true faith in Jesus look like? Hear Thomas Terry unpack the miracle of Jesus with the daughter of the Phoenician woman.

Jesus says the problems in the world start in the human heart. Hear Thomas Terry unpack Jesus' diagnosis of the human condition.

In Mark 7, Jesus interacts with Jewish religious leaders. Hear Thomas Terry deliver key insights to understand this message.

The human condition is a constant search for hope and healing. Listen in as Pastor Thomas Terry walks through Jesus and his message in Mark 6.

Jesus walks on water. This story has puzzled and fascinated people for millennia. What does Jesus want us to understand about this story? Thomas Terry delivers insight.