Tru Community Church Sermons

What if your struggles weren’t signs of failure—but proof that grace is working? Romans 7 reminds us that the war within isn’t defeat; it’s the sound of new life breaking through. God doesn’t skip the struggle—He meets us in it, using every battle to draw us into deeper dependence and intimacy with Him. Come discover how even in the tension between who you are a...

What if true freedom meant more than breaking bad habits—it meant healing from the inside out? Romans 6 shows that in Christ, we’re no longer slaves to sin or addiction, but free to walk in holiness—a new kind of life led by love, not shame. God’s grace doesn’t just forgive us; it rewires us, renewing our hearts, minds, and even our brains as we learn to live surrende...

What if you could live free—not only from the power of sin, but from the fear of death itself? Romans 6 shows that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the chains that once bound us are broken forever. We’ve been raised to walk in a new kind of life—one marked by freedom, courage, and unstoppable hope. Come discover the victory that makes us truly alive, both now and for...

Every one of us is born into Adam’s brokenness, carrying the weight of sin and death from the very start. But the good news is that what we lost in Adam, we gain so much more in Christ—His grace doesn’t just cancel sin, it overwhelms it with life and righteousness. Where sin abounds, God’s grace abounds even more, offering freedom, forgiveness, and victory we could never ea...

What if you could face life’s hardest moments with unshakable peace, overflowing joy, and a hope that never fails? Romans 5:1–11 reveals that through faith in Jesus, this is exactly what God gives us. His love secures us, His Spirit strengthens us, and His victory guarantees that suffering can’t steal our joy. Come discover the confident, victorious life that’s already your...

What if being right with God wasn’t about striving harder, but about trusting in what He’s already done? Romans 3 and 4 reveal the life-changing truth that we are declared righteous by faith in Jesus Christ alone—not by our works or religious performance. This is the same kind of faith that carried Abraham against all odds, and it’s offered to us today as a free gift. Come...

Before the good news of the gospel can shine, we have to face the bad news—that all of us, religious or irreligious, stand guilty before a holy God. In this sermon from Romans 1:18–3:20, we see how Scripture confronts our sin and shatters our illusions of being “good enough.” But this sobering truth is not meant to crush us—it’s meant to drive us to the onl...

We often think the gospel is just the entry point to Christianity—but Paul reminds us it’s the power that keeps us going every single day. In this sermon from Romans 1:8–17, we discover how the gospel isn’t just for unbelievers—it’s for Christians too, fueling both our salvation and our ongoing growth. Like a flywheel storing energy, the gospel provides steady p...

So many of us long for victory—over sin, shame, fear, and defeat—but end up searching in all the wrong places. In Walking in Victory from Romans 1:1–7, we find that real victory begins with belonging to Jesus, rests in His triumph at the cross, and overflows into a life on mission. This isn’t just about eternity—it’s about living free, full, and victorious right...

In this heartfelt message, “Sandhill Cranes, Peonies, and Priorities,” Kayla Talarico weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and surprising lessons from nature to remind us of God’s faithful care. From Nebraska cornfields to her own journey through uncertainty, she shows how worry fades when we trust the One who knows our needs. This sermon calls us to reorder our lives&mda...

The book of Jonah ends with a question—not a period—inviting each of us to write the final chapter with our lives. In this powerful message, we imagine three possible endings for Jonah: one of revival, one of rebellion, and one of resignation. Each path reveals how we might respond to God's mercy—by joining His mission, resisting it, or quietly ignoring it. As we close the series...

What if God’s compassion isn’t just for us—but meant to flow through us to others? In this message we see God challenge Jonah’s hardened heart and reveal His deep love for all people, even those we struggle to understand or care about. We’re invited to reflect on our own compassion meters and ask, do we know our neighbors, their hurts, and their hopes? Join us as we l...

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!