Trinity Ky Sermons

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. 

Today, Jesus reminds us that God cares for the birds and wildflowers, and that we are much more valuable to God than them.  Thus... our lives should be marked by trust and calm, not anxiety and seeking control.   Our God is a God who provides and has our best interest in heart, even when things do not go our way.  We can learn to draw from life in his kingdom.  Sorry we haven't posted in a wh...

Today, we get a little extra as one of our members, Kate Prince, shares her reflections on our passage before the sermon. Jesus teaches us to live for the Father's reward for us in secret, rather than the approval of others. 

Last week, we didn't get the sermon recorded, but this week, we shared from the story of Jesus' baptism.  We are invited to baptism, humility, and joyful intimacy in relationship with the Trinity.  As we remember what baptism means and remember our baptism, we thank God for all he has done for us!

As we reflect on 2025 and plan to enter 2026, we encourage you to reflect on your spiritual life and set concrete goals in your walk the Lord.  Abiding and surrender remain what we are called to with intentionality.  

Pastor John shares the Christmas Eve homily as we reflect on the mystery of God becoming man, entering our mess. 

As we prepare for time with family and celebrations, sometimes we get too caught up in getting everything 'right'!  God invites us to value People over Perfection and wants us to accept his grace for ourselves, as well as offer grace and love to others.  We are an imperfect church, gathered around God's table. 

Kathy Hershman shares today how the Lord gave Mary a blessing and she was willing to step into who God had called her to be and what he had called her to do.  God has blessed you too and invites you to step into the calling he has for your life!

Today, John the Baptist tells us to repent and prepare the way for the coming Messiah!  During the season of Advent, the church longs for Christ's first and second coming, and we prepare for the day that he comes back and makes all things right!  Are you preparing?  Do you long for his presence?

Our Conference Superintendent, Todd Chancey joins us today and shares a message of Christ's light shining into our darkness.

This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, which challenges us to consider: What does it mean for Jesus to be our King?  Pastor John also teaches us a bit about the Christian calendar and how Christians through history have used it to show that they live by a different time, in a different kingdom.

Today, we tackle one of Jesus' difficult teachings: loving our enemies.  Yet Jesus seems to think this is not just for the 'mature', but for all who seek to follow him, as he suggests doing otherwise would make us just like the pagans and sinners.  Jesus seeks to transform us so that we would naturally love even those who would hate and harm us.