Trinity Ky Sermons

Today Charlotte and John talk about how folks in Denmark are changing the color of streetlights to help bats, and the practice of simplicity!

Today we discuss Jesus' answer to the Pharisee who asked him what the greatest commandment was.  Loving God and Neighbor are deeply intertwined and cannot be separated. Too often in our world today, Christians allow fear and/or a desire not to take responsibility for loving others to get in the way of loving others.  Pastor John contrasts what he sees as 'Fear the World Christianity&apos...

Today we discuss the Christian Value of Religious Liberty and how that has developed through church history, as well as advocate for Christian Tolerance in our times, despite raising intolerance of others.  We as Christians need to stand up for other's right to disagree with us even when we deeply disagree with their faith or lifestyle.  

John and Charlotte share a little bit about Annual Conference and their recent vacation and how different organizations are seeking to practice evangelism during the World Cup!

Today, Pastor John shares a bit from his time at the Global Methodist Annual Conference, including their emphasis on the Global nature of the church.  He used some images that were helpful, so sorry to those who are just listening!

Today, Susan Travis and Gigi Hall share a little bit about what God has been teaching them in their lives. 

Today John and Charlotte share their thoughts on how Southwest has banned robots on flights as well as discuss how individualism has broken our social fabric and community life.  We are looking at the work of David Brooks today and are reflecting on the call to love our neighbors and invest ourselves deeply in our communities. 

Today, Jesus finishes his most famous sermon by differentiating between people who hear his words and do not start to practice his teachings and those who do practice what he teaches.  Often we think to differentiate between people who agree with Him or call Him Messiah or not, but he does not do that here... here he emphasizes living differently and learning to live the life he calls us to. 

Today we introduce our Summer Podcast series, talk about a whale showing gratitude, and share how scripture teaches us that God comes here to renew us.  Too often Christianity is taught with an escapist view... that God will whisk us off this planet, so we talk about a proper and biblical view to replace this.  1. Tangled Whale story: Tangled Whale Gives His Rescuers The Best Thank You Ever - The...

Today is Pentecost, and we discuss the teamwork within the Trinity as Jesus hands the baton off to the Holy Spirit and the church.  When the Holy Spirit falls, he doesn't just fall on one or a few, but he falls on all. This is instructive for us and the way we live our lives together on mission with Him. 

In our passage today, folks are telling Jesus how much they've done for him, yet he rejects them as evil doers, because he doesn't know them.  It's easy to slip into thinking of our relationship with God in transactional terms; God's done this for me, so I need to do this for him.  But that is not what God is after.  He is after you and relationships WITH you.

Today, Jesus teaches us to look for the right fruit, and good fruit comes from a good tree. He's teaching us that he doesn't just want us to try to do good works but wants to transform our inner being such that we have an inner goodness and holiness that comes from him.  This is the goal in Jesus' teaching, not that we would just be saved from hell, but that we would be transformed...

Jesus invites us to seek his Kingdom through the small gate and along the narrow way.  Perhaps this means the way to and of the Kingdom is narrower than we think it is, and that it must be sought with intentionality.  This narrow way of Jesus does give boundaries to our lives, but it also fills our lives with goodness and beauty. 

Hear how Jesus invites us into simple requests as a relational pattern instead of condemning and manipulating. 

Today, we dive back into the Sermon on the Mount and reflect on Jesus' teaching on judging others. Part of why we shouldn't condemn others is simply that it doesn't work; it breaks relationships down and doesn't allow people to be open and honest about their struggles.  Jesus gives us a vision of the church as a hospital for sinners, as we seek health and holiness, but aren&apo...

As the Jews reject Jesus and send him away to be crucified, they cry out for a protector besides their God. Join us as we talk about how God's kingdom is difficult to see, how he works through covenant, and his loyal love. 

Jarena Lee was the first woman preacher authorized in the African Methodist Episcopal church by Bishop Richard Allen. Her story inspires us to seek God and continue to trust Him to make a way when it seems like there is no way. 

From Palm Sunday at the crucifixion, the Jews turn on Jesus.  From praising him as a coming king, to screaming, "Crucify Him!"  How did that happen?  And are we capable of doing that today?  The answer lies in the Jews' expectations of Jesus, their own humiliation by the Romans and Pilate's horrible games. Are you willing to take up your cross and follow Jesus where you might n...

As we continue sharing about different women in church history, we highlight Sarah Mallet. Sarah was one of the earliest women preachers in the Methodist movement.  She was strongly approved of by John Wesley, who cared for her like a father. Listen in to hear more!

In the Ancient world, humility was not seen as a moral good. In fact, the word 'humiliation' is really how they would have heard our word 'humility'.  Yet, today we value humility and dislike a prideful, arrogant person.  So, what happened?  History points to one person: Jesus of Nazareth.  Today, we dive into the story of Jesus embodying his teachings by washing his disciples&...

In March we are highlighting women in church history in our services and wanted to share with those who listen in.  This Sunday we learned about Marcella and Paula of Rome. 

David Shaffer challenges us today to consider our prayer life as we model our relationship with God in the manner Jesus taught us to. 

This month we are celebrating a few different women in church history who have faithfully followed Jesus.  Today we hear about the biblical woman Phoebe. 

We currently live in an "Outrage Culture" where people are encouraged in multiple ways to be angry and upset about things.  In the midst of this, many people misuse the story of Jesus turning over the tables and driving out folks with a whip in the temple. Yes, this is a critique of the temple and Jewish leaders of the day, but perhaps it is a misrepresentation of the text to suggest tha...

Today, we share reflections on Jesus' call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him.  In a culture that embraces 'Consumer Christianity', we need a different and deeper vision of discipleship which leads to a richer joy in life, to the abundant life Jesus offers us.