Tru Community Church Sermons

Jonah is furious about the death of a plant—more than he ever was about the fate of an entire city—and God uses that moment to hold up a mirror to our hearts. This message explores how our love for comfort and our hidden idols can callous us to the mission and mercy of God. Through humor, honesty, and powerful reflection, we're invited to let God tenderize our hearts in the places we&r...

When Jonah saw God show mercy to his enemies, he was furious—and maybe we can relate more than we want to admit. This honest, raw message wrestles with the deep tension between justice and mercy, especially when life feels unfair. Through personal stories of loss, anger, and healing, Dilan reveals how God meets us in our mess and gently reshapes our hearts. In the end, we’re challenged...

What happens when God's people just try to do the bare minimum? In this sermon we discover the answer to this exceedingly important question through the account of Jonah's half-hearted preaching to the Ninevites. And we discover a God who remains faithful to the repentant masses even when his missionaries are reluctant. And it challenges us to look in the mirror and ask, "Why not give God my best?...

This special vision gathering focused on looking back over the last year at what God's done through our church ministries and then looking forward to where we're going next as a church. Ministry updates and testimonies are covered in the first 39 minutes, and the vision sermonette "Welcome. Equip. Send" from Isaiah 6 begins at 39:13. The gathering concludes with a prayer of commissioning and prese...

Have you ever needed a second chance from God? Or perhaps a 102nd chance? In this message, we see a God who doesn't give up on messy missionaries—or on us. Jonah's story reminds us that failure doesn’t disqualify us from God’s mission, it can prepare us for it. Discover how God’s mercy gives us new purpose, even after we run the other way.

Have you ever felt swallowed whole—by shame, failure, or despair? In the belly of the beast, Jonah discovers that God’s mercy meets us not after we escape the darkness, but right in the middle of it. This message explores how God rescues us through unexpected means—even when we’ve run far from Him. Your lowest moment may just be the place where God begins writing a better s...

Jonah thought his disobedience was a private matter—until a violent storm threatened everyone around him. While pagan sailors cry out for help, the prophet of God is asleep, silent, and unwilling to obey. But even in Jonah’s failure, God’s mission moves forward, bringing unexpected worship and redemption. This Sunday, discover how your storm might be the very place where God wake...

This Sunday, we begin a brand new series, Jonah: Mission. Mess. Mercy. It’s not just a story about a big fish—it’s about a man running from God and a God who runs after him. We’ll explore how Jonah’s reluctance mirrors our own and how God’s mercy meets us in our mess. Come discover how Jonah’s story is actually our story too.

Life doesn’t always follow our plans—but even in the waiting, God is working. In this powerful and personal message, Crystal Oglesby shares her journey through loss, illness, and uncertainty, paralleled with the story of Joseph from Genesis. With honesty and hope, she reveals how faith can flourish even when the answers don’t come quickly. Discover how your setbacks can become sa...

Are you in a season where God feels far away—when your soul is dry, and your prayers feel empty? In this heartfelt message, Effie Swanson walks through Psalms 42 and 43 to show that even in spiritual dryness, we are not alone. With raw honesty and biblical insight, she reveals how we can keep seeking God, preach truth to ourselves, and fight for hope. Come be encouraged to find God’s p...

This Mother’s Day, discover how motherhood—both biological and spiritual—is a sacred, powerful calling from God to multiply faith in others. Through the stories of Lois and Eunice and a legacy of godly women, we see how simple acts of love and faith shape generations. You don’t have to be a parent to be a spiritual mother or father—your life can grow a spiritual famil...

This powerful message blends the beloved Star Wars saga with biblical truth to explore how God’s plan brings hope, even in life’s darkest seasons. Brian Smoller dives into an often misunderstood verse: Jeremiah 29:11, reminding us that prosperity isn’t just material—it’s about deep, spiritual flourishing. Using the imagery of puzzle pieces and exile, he calls us to tr...

Andrea Carter’s story of survival, transformation, and mission is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Learn how God used everyday people to bring hope, healing, and new purpose to a life marked by pain. Discover how local ministries like The Homestead are fighting for freedom—and how you can step onto the frontlines too. Your story and your love have the power to change lives!

This Easter, discover how Jesus' resurrection is more than a moment in history — it's the beginning of a whole new creation. In "Raised Up for Us" , we explore how Christ didn’t just die to forgive you, but rose to restore you — body, soul, and world. From brokenness to beauty, He fills the cracks in our stories with glory. Join us to experience the power of resurrection life and...

On Good Friday, we remember the moment when Jesus, the Messiah, was "cut off"—not for His sin, but for ours. This message takes us back 500 years before the cross, to a stunning prophecy in Daniel 9 that pinpointed the exact timing of the Messiah’s death. Through powerful imagery and precise fulfillment, we see that the cross was not a tragic accident, but the fulfillment of God's eter...

On the original Palm Sunday, Jesus made a surprising entrance—not on a war horse, but on a baby donkey, declaring a different kind of kingship. In this message, we explore how the King of the Universe flipped expectations by choosing humility, sacrifice, and tears over spectacle, force, and applause. His triumph wasn't over Rome, but over sin and death itself—and He did it through a cr...

Jesus has a plan to reach the whole world—and it isn’t through programs or platforms, but through people. His master strategy for global transformation is simple: personal disciplemaking, one life at a time. In this message, we explore how every believer is called and equipped to step into that mission. You’ll learn how God has placed you right where you are to reach the people a...

If we take seriously the call to reach out with the mission of Christ into our world, we're going to encounter spiritual opposition. Spiritual battles aren’t fought with physical weapons—they’re won with truth, faith, and prayer. In this message on the Armor of God, we explore how to we're to stand firm in our faith and navigate challenges with God’s strength. Discover how...

As followers of Jesus, we are called to be His ambassadors—representing Him in both our words and actions. Just as earthly ambassadors serve in foreign lands, we are sent into our world to reflect Christ’s love, share the Gospel, and invite others into reconciliation with God. This message challenges us to live intentionally, see people as Jesus does, and make the most of every opportu...

In a world filled with hurting hearts, how can we truly listen, love, and lead others toward hope? In this sermon, we explore how Jesus calls us to reach out to our neighbors with mission—not with quick fixes or empty clichés, but with real, Spirit-filled conversations that meet people where they are. You'll learn practical ways to offer grace, wisdom, and hope to those struggling wit...

What if being a good neighbor is about more than kindness? What if it's about being a link in someone’s journey to Jesus? The people around you—your coworkers, classmates, barista, or next-door neighbor—are all on a spiritual journey, and God has placed you in their life for a reason. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus calls us to love our actual neighbors and how everyday mome...

Are you in the game, or just watching from the sidelines? Jesus calls every believer to step onto the field—not just to attend church, but to actively serve and make disciples. Like a football team, we each have a role to play, working together to build up the body of Christ and reach those who don’t yet know Him. Join us as we break huddle and step into the mission God has set before...

Contrary to what many believe, church isn’t a place where pastors do the ministry—it’s a place where every believer is called to minister! In this sermon, we dive into Ephesians 4:11-16 to discover how God designed His church to be an active, thriving body where you are a vital part of His mission. Like Home Depot says, “You can do it. We can help.” Join us as we unpa...

Jesus' words, "You give them something to eat," weren’t just for the disciples in Mark 6—they are a call to every believer today. In this message, we explore how Jesus invites us to step into His mission, offering what we have in faith, so He can multiply it to meet the spiritual hunger around us. Even when we feel inadequate or exhausted, Jesus asks us to trust Him, keep coming back t...

When life presents obstacles, we often think of perseverance as simply pushing through hardships—but what about the perseverance required to grow in our faith? In this message, we explore how endurance is not just about surviving challenges but also about pressing forward when our spiritual walk feels stagnant. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-3, real-life stories, and the example of Jesus, we see...