Sermons

We live in a culture that views limits as liabilities. We are raised to believe we can do and be whoever we want. However, the Scriptures have a very different view of limits; they view limits as gifts that God uses to teach us and grow us into the people He has called us to be. In the Bible, we learn about a man named Elijah who is burned out because he has come to believe the lie that the future...

To “Americanize” something means to shape it with American characteristics or bring it under the political, cultural, or commercial influence of the United States. When we “Americanize” Jesus within the church, we follow Him primarily because we believe He will make our lives better and more comfortable according to worldly standards. This is not a new problem. Jesus' disciples faced it, too.

Many of us find ourselves constantly overextended, doing more for Jesus than our inner life with Him can sustain. This often leaves us feeling anxious, frustrated, and teetering on the edge of burnout. This weekend, we’ll dive into what it truly means to understand that God desires to spend time with us, and how we often get distracted by doing things for Him. A powerful example of this can be fou...

It’s impossible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature. God created us as beings who think and feel, who don’t just understand theological truths but are called to live in a relationship with Him and others. Our emotional lives are a powerful place to meet God, and it is often beneath the surface where He desires to do His greatest transforming work. Join us in this new seri...

What does it mean to be a “citizen of heaven” but still be a citizen of the United States? Can we be patriotic and proud of our country yet remember that our first allegiance is God? How does a Christian deal with the hostility that seems to weave through politics in our country today?

The Bible teaches that all authority, even that of secular leaders, comes from God. These leaders are considered His servants, intended to promote goodness in His creation. Whether or not they acknowledge God's authority, they fulfill their role when they work to restrain evil and create a safe society for everyone. As Christians, we demonstrate our obedience to God by being obedient to our govern...

Join us this weekend when we continue our series "One Nation Under God?" This week, we are exploring what it means to be a dual citizen. We are citizens of the United States and have the responsibility to be the best citizens we can be, while at the same time, our citizenship is in heaven!  How can we do our best to be “in the world but not of the world,” as the Bible teaches?

American democracy is more than a set of governmental institutions and practices. It rests on a foundation of deeply ingrained values that both shape and reflect our hearts. Some of these values are noble. Other values—including ones we take most for granted—are in direct conflict with the gospel. Historical perspective can help us to see contemporary American democracy with new eyes, in the proce...

It seems these days that our country is more divided than ever. Partisan politics is the rule in our government. Racial struggles dominate the news. Civil authorities like the police clash with the citizens they are sworn to serve and protect, and those citizens show no respect for those who serve. The rich get richer, and the poor grow poorer. Our once united country appears to be falling apart a...

In the final week of our series, we will understand that grace is the final ingredient of enduring friendship. In the story of Philemon and Onesimus, Paul reminds them both that, through Christ, they are now forgiven. Over and over again, he appeals to this new identity in Jesus as the basis for their reconciliation with one another. Why? Because, in Jesus, they have now been covered by His grace.

If we want our friendships to last, we need to be open to letting the other person influence us by not only hearing the truth but also responding to it in ways that create lasting change. Both Philemon and Onesimus had to be ready to not only hear the truth from Paul about their strained relationship but also allow that truth to transform them. Repentance means being willing to take a new path tog...

The first essential ingredient for enduring friendships is truth. Because we are all sinners, it is inevitable that friendships will eventually lead us to encounter—and face—sin in ourselves and in others. This is certainly a reality in Philemon and Onesiumus’ case; if their relationship as Christians is ever to grow into an enduring friendship, it requires both to face the truth about themselves,...

This series dives into the book of Philemon, a surprising source of wisdom on friendship. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore how the apostle Paul helped reconcile Philemon and Onesimus, showing us the power of truth, repentance, and grace. Learn how even the most broken relationships can be transformed by God’s love into lasting friendships. Don’t miss this inspiring journey!

The final scene of the Bible is not humans going up to heaven to dwell on clouds, but rather heaven coming down to Earth where God dwells with us. It is a beautiful reminder that just as God once made the world to be His dwelling place, so He will do so again when He comes in glory. But this is not only a reality we look forward to, it is one that we live in light of. Over and over again throughou...

One of the things that we often say at Trinity is “You can’t grow spiritually unless you are connected relationally.” The reason? Life with God was never meant to be a solo endeavor. Just as He desires to walk with you, He also lives with us. In the Pentecost story, we find that God continues to “move into the neighborhood” by making His dwelling in the hearts of His people. He does this through t...

Nick Price and Roy Farias team up for this week's mid-week episode. Tune in as they conclude our series, "How to Inhabit Time."

While the world and its pleasures may be fleeting, there is one place—or rather—one person who is eternal: God Himself. As Ecclesiastes comes to an end, the author encourages us to live in the light of eternity rather than get discouraged by the brokenness of today. Pursue God’s wisdom and righteousness, for these are the things that will remain when all else fades. Join us this weekend as we wrap...

One of the great questions that Ecclesiastes raises is, “Why is everything hevel?” Why is it that life remains so unsatisfying and unpredictable even when we try to live wisely and pursue righteousness and justice? The answer is that the world is broken. Specifically, it is broken by sin. At the same time, there are times when things do work, but most often, they don’t. But it isn’t because there...

Pastor Nick and Trinity's Director of Worship Arts, Erica Mertz, discuss a season for everything.

One of the great paradoxes of being human is that we are made for eternity ), but we inhabit time. The problem comes when we get this backward, living for the moment and forgetting our eternal destiny.

Embarking on the journey of exploring Ecclesiastes can be challenging, but with the right resources, you can dive in with confidence and discover the wisdom waiting to be uncovered. For great resources check out https://tlc4u.churchcenter.com/

In the opening pages of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher invites us to think, with sober-minded precision, about the things that we tend to get so hung up over. He highlights that we tend to invest far too much of our hopes and dreams in things that, while good, do not ultimately last. In chapters 1 & 2, he highlights three things we tend to look to for our ultimate significance and satisfaction: educat...

One of the ongoing messages of Ecclesiastes is that all things in this world are hevel (הֶבֶל). Typically translated “vanity” or “meaningless” the word actually means “smoke, breath, or mist.” Repeated over 40 times in this short book, the writer of Ecclesiastes wants us to see that everything we would typically look to for permanence in this world is hevel, a mirage. The one constant, he notes, i...

Discover how the resurrection of Jesus can transform your life for the better and bring about a new beginning.

Mark begins his gospel with the words, “The beginning of the gospel (good news) about Jesus Christ, the son of God.” The book ends with an empty tomb and the message that Jesus is risen. Though handed over to death, death could not hold him, and the first witnesses to the empty tomb are sent out with the message that Jesus lives once more. The question is, “Will they?” Mark’s gospel comes to its c...