Trinity Ministries Podcast

At the start of many races, a flag is dropped to indicate the beginning. Flags are also used as ralling points to gather people together. Today, as we begin our ministry year, we rally around the banner of Christs love. Isaiah 11:1-101 John 4:7-12 Luke 5:17-32

Loving your enemies is harder than you think. Today, we take Jesus' direction in the Sermon on the Mount.

Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. He is the only access to the Father and is rather clear on that fact. Yet, he teaches a strange teaching that causes many to abandon his ranks. What is that teaching and how does it affect us every day? Psalm 34:12–22 John 6:51–69

God's Got The Power! He's got the power to comfort, forgive and to love us forever (e.g. from VBS)Nehemiah 9:13-17John 3:1-16

Words can be offensive. On one side, they can hurt other people, in essence offending them. On the other side, they can thwart attacks. In our spiritual battle, the word of God is the only offensive weapon and God calls us to know his word -- which is truth -- and be prepared to talk about the unshakable hope that we have in Christ. [The Sword of the Spirit} Psalm 70:1-4 1 Peter 3:13-17 Luke 21:12-19

One of the biggest tactics of any warfare is attacking the mentality. One enemy with try to intimidate or discredit the other which causes weakness and ultimate defeat. In Christ, we have the sure reality that we are saved and when attacked, we simply remind ourselves of that fact, creating confidence in the midst of doubt. [The Helmet of Salvation]Isaiah 121 Thessalonians 5:1-8Luke 2:25-32

“Sticks and stone may break my bones but names will never hurt me” is a jingle we are taught as kids. But is it true? Our enemy accuses us constantly. He tells us -- and we believe him -- that we are worthless, flawed and not worthy of Christ’s love. How can we extinguish these lies? What does our faith say to us about our identity? [The Shield of Faith]Zehcariah 3:1-72 Cor. 5:11-17John 15:12-17

Shoes are more than a fashion statement - they are a necessity. Without them, we can damage our feet which causes immobility. Today, we see that the shoes with which God fits us give us freedom to live in Christ and give us the mission of sharing peace to all nations. [The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace]Psalm 41 Peter 3:8-15John 14:1-9

When feeling defeated, claiming a truth can bolster our confidence. The truth that we claim is that because of what Jesus did, we are declared loved, forgiven and empowered to live as children of the Almighty. [The Breastplate of Righteousness]Psalm 112:1-9Revelation 12.10-11.John 10:7-10

Have you ever played a game where one of the players makes up their own rules? Usually, those “modified” rules benefit the one making them up. Many people try to live life like that -- making up their own rules. God assures us that the best way to live is to know and follow His truth which defeats the devil at every turn. Truth holds it all together. [The Belt of Truth]Is. 11:1-5Ephesians 4:11-14, 25John 17:13-19

Father’s day celebrates the role and importance of fathers in our families. Traditionally, the Father’s role is that of provider and protector. With such a huge responsibility, where do father’s find their strength? As we begin our series, we find the encouragement to Be Strong.Psalm 20:1-9Ephesians 6:10-18Luke 21:29-36

When the Lord’s Spirit spoke through the disciples, it was in a language that people understood. The message was plain and simple and applicable to the situation of every person. What if God were to enable us to speak in a language familiar to non-believers?Psalm 139:1–12Key Verse: Acts 2:1-8John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15

God can call us to do difficult things. There is a conversation that needs to happen that you know will be difficult. There is someone that needs to be corrected. Often, it is hard to do especially when you know you won’t see any fruit from doing the right thing immediately. What difficult thing is God asking you to do?Psalm 103:1-8Key Verse: Exodus 3:1-12Luke 10:16-20

Sometimes, there are actions we know we need to take but we delay it, deny it or run away from it entirely. After suffering consequences for ignore the action, finally we give in and find that it all works out. Is God asking you to take some action? Psalm 29Key Verse: Jonah 1:1-4, 3:1-6Luke 6:32-36

Recognizing the voice of God is key in knowing who you are and what he wants you to be about. The problem is most Christ-followers don’t listen for or know God’s voice. What if we were missing the first step. What if knowing God’s voice started with a simple statement? Psalm 85:9Key Story: 1 Samuel 3:1-11John 10:1-5

We love our moms. We love what they do for us, how they're there for us and how they can manage to handle the complexities of life. Too often, we take them for granted and set up huge expectations. Today, we simply celebrate our supermoms and the gifts they are to us from God. Proverbs 31:10-30Romans 3:23-26Luke 1:46-48

Even though different triggers cause the emotion of anger for different people, anger builds up and can cause strained relationships. One remedy to anger is simple kindness. Kindness helps organize our priorities, allowing us to see everyone as loved and valuable to God. Just as Jesus was kind to those who hated him, we too can experience the happiness that comes when we respond in kindness.Psalm 37:1-8 Ephesians 4:25-32 Luke 6:32-36

The main reason most people do not achieve their dreams or have feelings of anxiety is because their life become cluttered with fear. The fear of failure, the fear of success, the fear of rejection are some of the key reasons why don’t follow God’s leading and take bold steps forward. What if there was a simple understanding that could clean out fear, change our perspective and help take us to greater levels? Joshua 1:1-92 Timothy 1:1-7Matthew 6:25-34

As we begin our series, we think about how bogged down we get when we hold grudges against others or when there is a wrong that has been left unforgiven. What is it that Christ calls us to do and what is the result?Psalm 86:5-10Col. 3:1-13Matthew 5:23-24

The Resurreciton of Jesus is an event grounded in fact and changes the course of life!Psalm 16:5-111 Corinthians 15:1–11John 20:1–18