Preaching at Trinity

Life is hard and trials come and trials go. In the opening section of James believers are warned to prepare themselves for difficulties. But, we do not prepare without hope. James encourages us to embrace hardships as opportunities to exemplify Christ. We are called to respond as patient Christians who serve a great Master.

This is an unusual passage of Scripture and somewhat controversial. We will study out what God is doing in Israel and how He uses a man from that comes from a broken home, who is actually expelled by his own family. Jephthah stands out as a unique man in that he is diligent and stands strong in the face of opposition. He will keep his word no matter the personal cost.

There is a lot of noise in this world. Our society is filled with advertisements, appeals, and busyness. There is seldom time for peace and calm. Even our minds are filled with commotion. These noise of our lives often drowns out the voice of the Lord. This message will challenge us to recognize the static in our life that is deafening the promptings of the Lord and renew our minds with the peace and hope of the Lord.

This sermon will cover the second half of the story of Ruth. It culminates in a beautiful display of the redemption through Boaz, which pictures the perfect redemption of Jesus Christ through and His redemption of mankind. The sermon will also challenge us concerning our service for the Lord.

The principle of sowing and reaping is known to most people. It has even become a bit of a cliche at times. However, this passage challenges us to place this principle in the context of where God intends it: people. Are we investing in people the way God has asked us too, or are people too difficult and messy?

The story of Ruth is an incredible picture of grace in the middle of tumultuous times. The account takes place during the time of the judges and we find two women in deep peril and need. One man appears on the scene to provide and protect. His character and account is a beautiful foreshadowing of grace of Jesus Christ.

This sermon is packed with serious application. We are called to be serious about our faith, which should infiltrate all aspects of our life. Join us as we study the implications of using spiritual discernment in all facets of our lives.

Although Abimelech is not a judge of Israel, his history is one of importance in the spiritual progress of the nation. He is a failure and we too can be tempted to follow his practices. The question to ask as we study his life, is what practices of the world am I tempted to incorporate into my life principles?

In this study we will examine Paul’s mental fitness as he endures hardship for Christ. Christians today can learn much from the pattern Paul sets out and grow in their resilience as we live out our faith.

The 2 Samuel 9 account of King David and Mephibosheth is a clear Old Testament display of the New Testament gospel of Christ. It's a unique unfolding of two different perspectives that, when they collide in a moment of understanding at what it means for these two men to meet at the king’s table, much is derived and applicable for the lives of believers today!