Trinity Streetsville

People say you need a personal relationship with Jesus, but that's not the whole truth. Sure, we need to know Jesus for ourselves but we can't really know Jesus all by ourselves. There is a big difference between a “personal relationship with Jesus” and a "private relationship with Jesus." Saul met Jesus personally - but his transformation happened through other people. Join us as we learn how Jesus uses other people to turn us toward himself.

As part of this series, we're sharing stories of people who have had a turnaround "180" moment - in our own Trinity community: people who God met in a difficult season, changed their priorities, brought them back to faith, or redirected their lives. Tune in each week to hear some powerful experiences!

What if the way forward starts with turning around? This Sunday we begin a brand new series: 180: The Story of Paul — Changed Direction. Changed Life. Saul was convinced he was heading the right way—until one encounter with Jesus changed everything. Over the next several weeks, we’ll follow Paul’s remarkable story and ask what his turnaround might teach us about the ways God still redirects, reshapes, and transforms lives today. Maybe God has already done a 180 in your life. Maybe you’re in the middle of one now.

Love is more than a word we say, or a nice thought. Real love meets us in our mess and transforms us like nothing else can. Jesus meets Peter on the beach after his failure and demonstrates a crazy love that forgives, that dares to trust, and that persists. And Jesus meets us with that same love today. If you've had enough of silly love songs, you're looking for a new start, or just some inspiration to keep going, listen in for a message of love that changes everything.

Life is full of uncertainty and disappointment. Where can I find hope? Hope takes time, it's hard earned and yet it's a surprising gift, it can come even in our darkest moments. In this sermon Rev. Sandra Seaborn (VP of Programs at Yonge Street Mission) unpacks Luke 24 to show how the disciples discussion on the Road to Emmaus is a lesson in how to wrestle with hope. When we're dealing with disappointment, big questions and misplaced hopes, Jesus appears to point us beyond this current moment to a true and deeper hope.

Online ministry has been called a new frontier, but what are its limits? As we’ve experimented with livestreamed services and hybrid courses, we’ve learned a lot about what it takes to really build an online community. In this conversation we share some of those learnings and reflect on what it means to really pastor an online congregation, the true value of social media, and how to find out who is really joining your church online. As Trinity enters a new era of online ministry, we’re celebrating all that God has done and getting honest about the new directions we’re being called to pursue. Whether you’re part of the Trinity family or just someone interested in learning more about the reality of online ministry, tune in for a discussion full of helpful reflections on where we’ve been and where we’re headed next.

Faith grows one step at a time. Donald shares each step that he took from coming back to church for the first time to learning to pray and being baptized. From financial struggles to health challenges and parenting, God has been present in every situation and used the church family to provide everything Donald’s family needed. We also chat about some meaningful people and Bible stories that provide questions and comfort to keep us growing in our faith.

Does faith mean that I shouldn't have any doubts? What if your doubts are actually the key to having perfect faith? The truth is we all have questions, what matters is not that you doubt, but what you do with it. In this sermon Dr. Justin Stratis from Wycliffe College unpacks Mark 9 where one father prays "I believe, help my unbelief". This simple prayer shows us the power of faith in the face of doubt and how turning to Jesus doesn't eliminate our questions and worries, but gives us a way through. Whether you are feeling full of faith or stuck in doubt, listen in for some important reminds about how to walk through life's darkness and doubt with confidence in Christ.

You don’t have enough time, money or energy to give - or so you think. But what if giving more away actually freed you to receive more from others? In this podcast we unpack one of the most overlooked laws from the Bible. The gleaning principle in Deuteronomy 24 teaches us valuable lessons about generosity, budgeting, and community that challenges our individualistic culture built on scarcity and hustle. But how does this principle work in the real world? How can you practice generosity when you’re drowning in student debt and saving for the future? We wrestle with creating new definitions of success and inviting others to practice generosity with us. We explore the many ways that we can give - our money, our time, our attention, our talents - and uncover the surprising power of planned giving for unlocking stronger relationships, greater happiness and sustainable systems. If you’re tired of chasing the American dream or you’re just looking for practical tips to live more generously, this conversation is for you.

When prayers go unanswered and dreams are unfulfilled, how do we keep hoping? When it seems like our hard work is useless, sometimes we need to remember that we won't always be the ones to reap the fruit of our labor. In this sermon, Rob unpacks John 4 where Jesus reminds us that the harvest is coming and is in fact already here. How can we prepare for the harvest and celebrate when it comes? How should we respond when it seems like we'll never get to see the harvest? And what about that great harvest at the end of the age? Just like different crops are harvested at different times, God is working in different ways and different times to bring us all home. Whether you're in a season of waiting or you're already celebrating, listen in for encouragement and wisdom to keep us going until we bring the harvest home.