Trinity Church Kelowna — Weekend Messages

As we conclude our Ripple Effect series, we turn our attention outward to God's heart for the nations. From His promise to Abraham to the vision of every tribe, tongue, and nation worshipping before His throne, Scripture reveals a God whose love extends to all people everywhere.

In this message, we explore why the nations matter to God, how we are invited to participate in His redemptive work, and what it means to courageously follow Jesus beyond our own borders and comfort zones. Through compassion, justice, service, and the Gospel, we join God's mission of seeing lives transformed, families restored, and communities renewed.

We are reminded that while our role is faithfulness, God is the one who brings the results. Together, as part of His global family, we are called to reflect His heart for the world and play our part in the story He is writing among the nations.

As you listen, consider two important questions: What is God saying to you? And what are you going to do about it?

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In Week 4 of Ripple Effect, Love For The Next Generation, we look at what it means to pass on a faith that is visible, sincere, and alive. Through the relationship between Paul and Timothy, and the legacy of faith Timothy received from his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice, we are reminded that what God has done in one generation can awaken faith in the next.

This message invites us to remember in a way that changes us, to fan into flame the gifts God has placed within us, and to consider the spiritual inheritance we are leaving behind. Who invested in you? Who are you investing in? And what will the next generation inherit from us?

As Trinity celebrates 65 years of God’s faithfulness, we are invited not only to look back with gratitude, but to build the future with courage, love, and faith.

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In Week 3 of the Ripple Effect series, “For The Okanagan,” we look at the moment Peter and John encounter a lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate in Acts 3. In a place marked by both beauty and brokenness, we’re reminded that God often moves through ordinary people willing to notice interruptions and respond with compassion.

This message challenges us to see people the way Jesus does, not as distractions from the plan, but as the reason for it. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God still brings healing, hope, and transformation today.

What if the moment you’re tempted to walk past is actually why God placed you there?

If you’d like to be part of the For The Okanagan campaign, you can access the booklet Scott mentioned in the sermon here: Download Guide

In Week 2 of our Ripple Effect series, “Love For God,” we explore the question: if faith is forward, what fuels it? Through Jesus’ words and example, we discover that faith was never meant to run on performance, pressure, or religious routine, but on love and relationship with the Father.
From the Jordan River to the cross, Jesus modeled a life fully rooted in God’s love, showing us that transformation doesn’t come from trying harder, but from turning our faces toward Him. This message is an invitation to stop performing, come home to the Father, and build a hidden faith that holds steady when life gets hard.
Faith is forward. And it runs on love.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Ripple Effect series: “A Legacy Etched In Stone.”

In this message, we journey through Joshua 2 and 4 to discover what it means to trust God before the path looks safe, remember His faithfulness, and live a faith that leaves a lasting impact for generations to come. God never promised the river would look safe before we stepped in—but He did promise He would be there when we did.

This sermon explores the power of remembrance, the call to move forward in faith, and the legacy we are building through obedience today. From memorial stones to “living stones,” we are reminded that we are standing on ground someone else prayed for—and challenged to ask: what ground are we preparing for those who come after us?

As Psalm 71 reminds us, may we declare God’s power to the next generation and live lives that point people to His strength and faithfulness.

What is God saying to you?

And what are you going to do about it?

In the final message of the Appearances series, “This Isn’t Just A Story,” we’re reminded that life is made up of ordinary moments, yet Jesus meets us right there. From grief and doubt to fear and distraction, He shows up personally, not just to comfort, but to transform.

In Acts 1, Jesus’ final appearance points His followers forward, not with timelines or quick fixes, but with the promise of the Holy Spirit. God is not distant. He is with us and in us, empowering ordinary people to live with purpose and carry His story forward.

The resurrection didn’t just change what the disciples believed. It changed who they became, and the same invitation is open to us.

This message invites us to consider the story we’re writing with our lives and how we might bring hope, peace, and courage to others.

Thomas is often remembered as “the doubter,” but his story reveals something deeper. This message explores how we label ourselves and others based on single moments—and how those labels can shape our faith.

Through Thomas, we see that honest questions aren’t a failure of faith—they’re often where Jesus meets us most personally. Instead of rebuke, Jesus offers peace, presence, and exactly what Thomas needs, leading to a powerful declaration: “My Lord and my God.”

If you’ve wrestled with doubt or carried a label that doesn’t fit, this message is a reminder: Jesus isn’t threatened by your questions—He meets you in them.

The disciples were hiding behind locked doors, gripped by fear, until Jesus stepped right into the room and spoke peace over them.

In this message, we see that fear still locks doors in our lives today. But the risen Jesus meets us right there, bringing a peace grounded in His finished work on the cross. And He doesn’t just give us peace to hold onto, He sends us out to carry it into a fearful world.

Where do you need to receive His peace?
And where is He asking you to bring it?

In this second message from the Appearances series, we journey along the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 and explore a powerful truth: sometimes we can be walking with Jesus and not even realize it.

As the disciples wrestled with disappointment, confusion, and unmet expectations, Jesus came near, listened to them, and revealed Himself in a way they didn’t expect. Could it be that we also miss Jesus because He doesn’t show up the way we thought He would?

This message is a reminder that Jesus is not distant. He pursues us, walks with us in our questions, and reveals Himself in the middle of our everyday lives.

Where is your Emmaus?
What is God saying to you?
And what will you do about it?

Join us as we rediscover that our faith is not in something, but in Someone—and He may be closer than you think.

In this Easter message, “When Jesus Calls Your Name,” we begin the new Appearances series by stepping into the powerful moment Mary Magdalene encounters the empty tomb. What begins in confusion, grief, and darkness becomes a deeply personal moment of hope when Jesus calls her by name.

This message reminds us that Easter doesn’t ignore our pain—it meets us in it. When life feels empty and hope seems lost, Jesus still comes near, calling us into new life. Because of the resurrection, death doesn’t win, hope rises, and your story is not over.

The question is: Can you hear Him calling your name?