Trinity Presbyterian Church, Chennai

In this sermon, through Gideon's story, we reflect on how God works through our weakness, not our strength. By reducing his army, God ensures that victory comes through His power, not human effort. This reminds us that God's grace sustains and strengthens us in life's battles. This sermon was preached by Rev Christopher David on February 16, 2025 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Chennai...

In this sermon, we reflect how God demands full allegiance and delivers full assurance of His word to His people. This sermon was preached by Rev Christopher David on February 9, 2025 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Chennai, India. Series: Unfailing Faithfulness to the Faithless, on the book of Judges. The book of Judges exposes the depths of human sinfulness and depravity, but also reveals the un...

The fifth Judge of Israel, Gideon is called by God to save Israel from the Midian oppression and grant them peace much like Moses who saved Israel from the Egyptian oppression and granted them peace. Is Gideon the new Moses the people seek to save them from their oppressors? Gideon however is cowardly and reluctant hearing God's call. Yet, God reveals his power and purpose to provide perfect p...

In this sermon, we reflect on the courageous faith of Deborah, Jael, and the contrasting restlessness of Sisera’s mother, showing how God works through His people to bring victory. Through faith and courage, God's people participate in the battle, leading to both victory and rest. We are reminded that, like the Israelites, we are called to praise God for His salvation in Christ, our ultimate V...

God often chooses unexpected individuals to fulfill His divine purposes, as seen in Judges 4. In this passage, Deborah, Barak, and Jael each played pivotal roles in the deliverance of Israel. Despite Barak's hesitations and the surprising actions of these unlikely figures, it was ultimately God’s power that secured victory against overwhelming odds. This narrative serves as a reminder that, re...

In this sermon, we explore the unlikely hero Shamgar, who, despite his pagan background, was used by God to deliver Israel with just an ox-goad. We also reflect on the biblical office of judges, highlighting how this role points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate Judge of the living and the dead. This sermon was preached by Rev Christopher David on January 12, 2025 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Che...

In this sermon, we explore the story of Ehud, a left-handed judge chosen by God to deliver Israel. This narrative reminds us that God can use even our weaknesses for His purpose. Just as He delivered Israel from Moab, He offers ultimate freedom and victory through Jesus Christ. Join us for this meaningful message and be encouraged to trust in God's plan, no matter the challenges. This sermon was p...

As we step into a new year, this sermon on Psalm 136 calls us to a life of gratitude for God's grace. We give thanks for who He is—our good, sovereign, and faithful God—and for His mighty acts in creation, redemption, and providence. Above all, we are reminded of His steadfast love, a boundless, unchanging covenantal love that endures forever. Be encouraged to face the future, anchored in the unwa...

In this sermon, we reflect on the profound mystery of Christ's incarnation. Though He was infinitely rich in glory, power, wisdom, and holiness, Jesus became poor for our sake. By His poverty, we are made rich in grace, eternal life, and communion with God. We are called to come to Him in faith and experience the immeasurable riches of Christ! This sermon was preached by Rev Christopher David on C...

In this final sermon of our Advent series, we reflect on the humble shepherds—God’s chosen messengers of the birth of Christ. From being the first to hear the good news to becoming the first worshippers and preachers of Jesus, the shepherds exemplify faith, humility, and the power of God's grace. Scripture Luke 2:8-20 This sermon was preached by Rev Christopher David on December 22, 2024, at Trini...

Mary, the mother of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was an ordinary Palestinian girl called to a play an extraordinary role in God’s great drama of redemption of the human race. Sadly, plenty of superstition and ignorance surrounds Mary in the church today. In this sermon, we consider the Biblical description of Mary as the Blessed Virgin, the Mother of God and the Handmaiden of the Lord. Script...

A group of ancient star gazers had travelled far to see the Messiah born in a manger. What drove them there? They were searchers of truth and experts in religious texts. But the humble King they would encounter would transform their lives, and being filled with joy, they worship Him. Many of us, too, seek the truth in such ways, often for the wrong reasons. In this sermon we see how no one is too...

The life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, teaches us that God requires quiet obedience from his people. The Gospels do not record a single utterance from Joseph, but we see that he spoke through his actions. Joseph realised that God's plan of redemption was far above anything he could imagine, so he submitted to the will of God and was, as a humble carpenter, prepared to raise a King. Scrip...

The legacy of Othniel — the first Judge in the book of Judges — is often overlooked. He was God’s mighty lion who waged war against Cushan-rishathaim and delivered his people from their oppression. In this sermon on Judges 3:5-11, we see that Othniel points to someone beyond himself – God. He is but the type of the greater Divine Judge whom God would raise up to deliver his people and save them fr...

Jesus in his hour of distress took his sorrows to His Father in prayer. When we are afflicted, do we first go to God in prayer? In this sermon, we see how the writer of Psalm 102 pours out his heart to God and puts his confidence in the unchanging nature of God in his time of need. This sermon was preached by Rev. Ashok Abraham on November 17, 2024 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Chennai, India. V...

The new generation of Israelites — which came after the brave and victorious generation that entered Canaan — had an intellectual knowledge of God in their head, but they did not know him in their hearts. They embraced their wayward loves and forsook their God only to find their lives falling apart. In Judges 2:6-3:6, we read that the people’s apostasy kindles the Lord’s anger, and yet he raises j...

Rev Steven Poelman speaks from Hebrews 12:1-25

The Israelites in the early chapters of Judges are seen to be accomodating the Canaanites among them, in a clear defiance of God's mandate to Israel. Instead of becoming the land of the people of God, the Israelites become a people of the land. In this sermon on Judges 1:21-2:5, we see how partial obedience to God is actually total disobedience, leading to much regret and terrible consequences. Th...

The book of Judges begins with the news that the commonwealth of Israel has suffered the loss of Joshua, a godly commander. How do the people react to this situation? And what does it teach us today on the kind of leadership that the people of God are to employ? In this sermon on Judges 1:1-20, we learn that despite’s Judah’s loss of a culture of courage and obedience, God is gracious to his peopl...

Prayer is communing with God, expressing our adoration and desires through the mediator, Christ Jesus. While prayer does not change God's will, it transforms ours, serving as a means of grace. Despite its significance, prayer is often the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians. The first step to a healthy prayer life is understanding what the Bible teaches about how to pray. Join us...

Prayer is communing with God, expressing our adoration and desires through the mediator, Christ Jesus. While prayer does not change God's will, it transforms ours, serving as a means of grace. Despite its significance, prayer is often the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians. The first step to a healthy prayer life is understanding what the Bible teaches about how to pray. Join us...

Prayer is communing with God, expressing our adoration and desires through the mediator, Christ Jesus. While prayer does not change God's will, it transforms ours, serving as means of grace. Despite its significance, prayer is often the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians. The first step to a healthy prayer life is understanding what the Bible teaches about how to pray. Join us as...

When faced with life's troubles, we wait on the Lord and rely on the assurance and comfort of His Word. The writer of Psalm 119, in such a situation, expresses his dilemma and desperation, and ultimately his dependence and devotion to God. Charles Spurgeon said, "When Christ himself is our all in all, we are harboured in the haven of peace." In this week's sermon, Rev. Paul Billy...

Prayer is communing with God, expressing our adoration and desires through the mediator, Christ Jesus. While prayer does not change God's will, it transforms ours, serving as a means of grace. Despite its significance, prayer is often the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians. The first step to a healthy prayer life is understanding what the Bible teaches about how to pray. Join...

Prayer is communing with God, expressing our adoration and desires through the mediator, Christ Jesus. While prayer does not change God's will, it transforms ours, serving as a means of grace. Despite its significance, prayer is often the most neglected spiritual discipline among Christians. The first step to a healthy prayer life is understanding what the Bible teaches about how to pray. Join...