Genesis 4:1-16

In this sermon, we continue our journey through Genesis, moving from the creation and fall into the tragic consequences of sin. Genesis 4-5 shows us what life looks like outside the Garden, where sin quickly takes hold-culminating in Cain’s murder of his brother, Abel. Yet, even as human sinfulness spirals, God’s grace remains steadfast.We explore two central themes:1. The Sinfulness of Sin (Genesis 4:1-16) – Sin is described as a plague that corrupts hearts and relationships. Cain’s half-hearted worship, envy, and unchecked anger lead to destruction, but God, in His mercy, warns and even protects him.2. The Goodness of God (Genesis 4:17-5:32) – Amidst human rebellion, God remains faithful, preserving a lineage of hope through Seth and eventually Noah. Even in the genealogies, we see glimpses of redemption, pointing us to Christ, whose blood speaks a better word than Abel’s.This passage reminds us that sin must be dealt with honestly-it cannot be ignored or allowed to grow. But it also points us to our need for God’s redeeming work, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.

Preacher: Andrey Gorban

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Genesis 3:1-7

This week, we dive into the pivotal moment of humanity’s fall in Genesis 3, where deception and disobedience fracture the harmony of creation. We examine how sin distorts our relationship with God, each other, and the world-introducing shame, suffering, and separation. Yet even in judgment, we see the glimmers of redemption as God offers the first gospel promise. As we reflect on the consequences of the fall, we also look forward to Christ, the true and better Adam, who restores what was lost and leads us back to communion with God.

Preacher: Jan Verbruggen

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Genesis 2:18-25

In this sermon, we examine our deep need for genuine connection in a world filled with digital distractions-a need that God recognized long before modern technology. Drawing from Genesis 2, we unpack God’s timeless blueprint for relationships and, specifically, for marriage. The message is organized into four themes: The Problem, The Provider, The Plan, and The Picture, which together reveal how God designed us as relational beings meant for community, covenant, and intimacy. This divine blueprint for marriage shows us that marriage is not merely a social construct but a sacred covenant that mirrors the unity within the Trinity and ultimately points us to Christ. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or part of a church community, this sermon challenges us to embrace God’s authentic design for intimacy and to pursue real, vulnerable connection over artificial substitutes.

Preacher: Thomas Terry

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Genesis 2:4-17

In this sermon, Andrey Gorban explores humanity’s deep longing for Eden, reflected in our love for nature. Genesis 2 shifts from the broad view of creation to God’s personal work-forming Adam, placing him in a garden of beauty and abundance, and giving him the tasks of working and keeping it.However, Adam is given a command: do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. His eventual disobedience brings death, but Gorban points to Christ-the second Adam-who restores what was lost through His sacrifice on a tree. Revelation 22 reminds us that, through Him, we are not just longing for Eden; we are headed back to it.

Preacher: Andrey Gorban

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Genesis 2:1-3

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our new sermon series for 2025, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Our sermon this morning was preached by Cody Cannon. This sermon titled "The Rest" was from Genesis 2:1-3 and detailed how God rested following his creation work. Ultimately, our resting is defined by God's resting. Then, our resting demonstrates our surrender to God, is meant to be done in community as a sign that we belong to God, and it is a reminder of God's grace to us. Thankfully we approach the Sabbath as those under the new covenant who know Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath having fulfilled it perfectly and this allows us to intentionally honor the Sabbath as Christians, in community and worship, and with great anticipation for when we will enter into the complete rest with God in the new creation.

Preacher: Cody Cannon

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Genesis 1:14-31

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our current sermon series, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. This morning our sermon titled, The Filling was preached by Andrey Gorban from Genesis 1:14-31 .

Preacher: Andrey Gorban

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Genesis 1:3-13

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our new sermon series for 2025, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Our sermon this morning was preached by Thomas Terry. In this sermon we saw "The Forming" from Genesis 1:3-13-the first three days of creation. When Moses wrote Genesis he began with the creation account-light from darkness, order from chaos, something from nothing. Christians throughout history have held different perspectives on the creation timing and explanation of the days of creation. We must approach this with some humility and charity, yet at the same time affirm that in the beginning God created everything. On the first day, we see that God Himself is light as He lights up the darkness prior to creating the Sun and Moon. This establishes time-light from darkness, the ordered way in which time is measured. On the second day God creates space, called the expanse which is the sky that exists between the ocean and the clouds. Finally, on day three God arranged lands between the waters below, which are the seas. God then commands the seeded plants to grow on the lands, many of which will be for food to sustain life. This should encourage us to be light in the dark world in which we live. We are children of light and able to bring the light of the Gospel to the people we know and meet in our world. Let this remind us of God's great provision for us in His creation, and in His saving work that brought us into the light, the Light of Jesus Christ.

Preacher: Thomas Terry

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Genesis 1:1-2

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we begin a new sermon series for 2025, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. In our sermon this morning we heard an overview of the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis and why we are going to spend several months in this foundational book. Genesis answers two questions that have puzzled men for centuries. How did the universe come into being? And, how did humans come into being? These two questions are answered by the unbelieving world through natural reasons, whereas Genesis answers these question by supernatural causes by God Himself. In the Beginning God created...

Preacher: Thomas Terry

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1 Timothy 2:5-6

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued our current sermon series to carry us through Christmas: Light After Darkness: A Sermon Series on the Five Solas. In the midst of the Advent season, when traditions and cultural expectations often take center stage, Light in the Darkness invites us to return to the Gospel’s true meaning through the Reformation’s Five Solas: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and God’s Glory Alone. These foundational truths reveal the hope, peace, and joy that Jesus-the Light of the World-brought into our darkness. Join us as we root ourselves in God’s Word, celebrate the gift of grace, and remember the Savior who transforms and fuels our worship.This morning we concluded our sermon series by looking at the greatest pillar of the Five Solas-Solus Christus (Christ Alone) from 1 Timothy 2:5-6. This sermon was preached by Pastor Thomas Terry. Christ Alone is to proclaim the exclusivity of Christ which is a direct challenge to our syncretistic world. Paul makes three claims in his text that there is One God, One Mediator, and One Ransom. These three truths finds their fulfillment in Christ who alone is our mediator, and the one who paid our ransom to reconcile us back to God. This means God is with us and God is for us-in Christ Alone. Let us remember this at Christmas and always as we worship our great God and Savior.

Preacher: Thomas Terry

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Luke 22:31-34

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued our current sermon series to carry us through Christmas: Light After Darkness: A Sermon Series on the Five Solas. In the midst of the Advent season, when traditions and cultural expectations often take center stage, Light in the Darkness invites us to return to the Gospel’s true meaning through the Reformation’s Five Solas: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and God’s Glory Alone. These foundational truths reveal the hope, peace, and joy that Jesus-the Light of the World-brought into our darkness. Join us as we root ourselves in God’s Word, celebrate the gift of grace, and remember the Savior who transforms and fuels our worship.Our sermon this morning was titled, Sola Fide (Faith Alone) from Luke 22:31-34 and was preached by Nkosana Moyo. We started with the details of the Passover the disciples had with Jesus which led to Jesus predicting his betrayal by one of them. As the disciples boast as to who was the greatest and Peter boasted that he would never turn from Jesus, Jesus deals with them gently and in love. Jesus then tells Peter that Satan has demanded to sift him like wheat. This narrative points to a misplacement of faith, in other words all the things we should not place our faith in. Peter and the disciples should be an encouragement to us as we realize that despite our weak faith at times, Jesus keeps us in our faith because of the redemption we have in Him by faith alone.

Preacher: Nkosana Moyo

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