www.trinitycburg.org Trinity Community Church trinitycburgoffice@gmail.com Trinity Community Church These are the sermons and other recorded messages provided by Trinity Community Church in Christiansburg, VA. These are the sermons and other recorded messages provided by Trinity Community Church in Christiansburg, VA. en © 2026 Trinity Community Church no Message 5 John Altizer <p>Pastor John continues preaching through Daniel, picking up in chapter 5. In this chapter Belshazzar received a mysterious sign from God. No one but Daniel could provide an interpretation.</p> <p>Pastor John continues preaching through Daniel, picking up in chapter 5. In this chapter Belshazzar received a mysterious sign from God. No one but Daniel could provide an interpretation.</p> Pastor John continues preaching through Daniel, picking up in chapter 5. In this chapter Belshazzar received a mysterious sign from God. No one but Daniel could provide an interpretation.

]]> Sun, 03 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 3226 1 ed40c4f6fa9b7ded14505d89c76e2979 no Message 4 John Altizer <p>This Sermon Pastor John continues his sermon series in Daniel by picking up in chapter 4. Sometimes our sinful pride can cause us to forget that God is in control as was the case with Nebuchadnezzar. Pastor John teaches God’s definition of pride as being intrinsically found, intentionally activated, immediately detested, and eventually judged.</p> <p>This Sermon Pastor John continues his sermon series in Daniel by picking up in chapter 4. Sometimes our sinful pride can cause us to forget that God is in control as was the case with Nebuchadnezzar. Pastor John teaches God’s definition of pride as being intrinsically found, intentionally activated, immediately detested, and eventually judged.</p> This Sermon Pastor John continues his sermon series in Daniel by picking up in chapter 4. Sometimes our sinful pride can cause us to forget that God is in control as was the case with Nebuchadnezzar. Pastor John teaches God’s definition of pride as being intrinsically found, intentionally activated, immediately detested, and eventually judged.

]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3280 2 a679a4f74d76d455836181dbc088c0a5 no Daniel 3 John Altizer <p>This week Pastor John delves into chapter three of Daniel in which the faith of his friends is tested. When we go through problems, persecutions, and trials in this life God is not just there for us, instead, God is right in the fire with us.</p> <p>This week Pastor John delves into chapter three of Daniel in which the faith of his friends is tested. When we go through problems, persecutions, and trials in this life God is not just there for us, instead, God is right in the fire with us.</p> This week Pastor John delves into chapter three of Daniel in which the faith of his friends is tested. When we go through problems, persecutions, and trials in this life God is not just there for us, instead, God is right in the fire with us.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3245 3 72ecc13e586f2fd407a0fae6aadf5eff no Daniel 2 John Altizer <p>In the second sermon from our series on the book of Daniel, Pastor John takes a look at chapter 2 in which King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that he cannot understand. God uses Daniel to provide the interpretation to the dream and gives us a glimpse at God’s plan for the future.</p> <p>In the second sermon from our series on the book of Daniel, Pastor John takes a look at chapter 2 in which King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that he cannot understand. God uses Daniel to provide the interpretation to the dream and gives us a glimpse at God’s plan for the future.</p> In the second sermon from our series on the book of Daniel, Pastor John takes a look at chapter 2 in which King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that he cannot understand. God uses Daniel to provide the interpretation to the dream and gives us a glimpse at God’s plan for the future.

]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3645 4 66e198c56ebde1bb1b501effeaaf8c83 no Daniel 1 John Altizer <p>How do you handle life when things do not go your way? This is the first sermon in a new series from Pastor John on the book of Daniel. God, at times, allows us to be “captured” or “placed” in situations we do not understand. Like Daniel, sometimes we do not understand the situations that God places us in, but we can trust in His Sovereignty in the midst of life’s circumstances.</p> <p>How do you handle life when things do not go your way? This is the first sermon in a new series from Pastor John on the book of Daniel. God, at times, allows us to be “captured” or “placed” in situations we do not understand. Like Daniel, sometimes we do not understand the situations that God places us in, but we can trust in His Sovereignty in the midst of life’s circumstances.</p> How do you handle life when things do not go your way? This is the first sermon in a new series from Pastor John on the book of Daniel. God, at times, allows us to be “captured” or “placed” in situations we do not understand. Like Daniel, sometimes we do not understand the situations that God places us in, but we can trust in His Sovereignty in the midst of life’s circumstances.

]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3423 5 623958af89bad8063a7579f04555d8eb no John Altizer <p>Join us for this years Christmas Eve service in song, Scripture, and the Lord's Supper. A brief message concludes "The Mystery of Godliness" series.</p> <p>Join us for this years Christmas Eve service in song, Scripture, and the Lord's Supper. A brief message concludes "The Mystery of Godliness" series.</p> Join us for this years Christmas Eve service in song, Scripture, and the Lord's Supper. A brief message concludes "The Mystery of Godliness" series.

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 564 6 e080cb9862aacda8f7c401e0f1cf907f no Part 3 John Altizer <p>This week Pastor John continued his series on “The Mystery of Godliness”. Speaking primarily from Galatians 4: 4-5, he focused upon God’s perfect timing when He sent His Son into the earth to redeem and adopt us.</p> <p>This week Pastor John continued his series on “The Mystery of Godliness”. Speaking primarily from Galatians 4: 4-5, he focused upon God’s perfect timing when He sent His Son into the earth to redeem and adopt us.</p> This week Pastor John continued his series on “The Mystery of Godliness”. Speaking primarily from Galatians 4: 4-5, he focused upon God’s perfect timing when He sent His Son into the earth to redeem and adopt us.

]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2569 7 ac62cab00ce64a81de52cdee4109d36e no Message 2 John Altizer <p>In this second sermon in our Christmas Series, Pastor John lists seven reasons that Christ came in the flesh, focusing specifically on the point that Christ came in the flesh to restrain Satan. Marvel at the mystery of how Christ’s incarnation and ultimately his own death has set us free from the grip of death and liberated us unto life eternal!</p> <p>In this second sermon in our Christmas Series, Pastor John lists seven reasons that Christ came in the flesh, focusing specifically on the point that Christ came in the flesh to restrain Satan. Marvel at the mystery of how Christ’s incarnation and ultimately his own death has set us free from the grip of death and liberated us unto life eternal!</p> In this second sermon in our Christmas Series, Pastor John lists seven reasons that Christ came in the flesh, focusing specifically on the point that Christ came in the flesh to restrain Satan. Marvel at the mystery of how Christ’s incarnation and ultimately his own death has set us free from the grip of death and liberated us unto life eternal!

]]> Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3023 8 fcb5c2ae110da456afab72d38a3e9c47 no Message 1 John Altizer <p>This is the first message in a Christmas Series entitled, "The Mystery of Godliness" taken from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. In this sermon we look at 1 Timothy 3:14 - 4:16 and what it means to be a church family supported by the foundation of the mystery of godliness. The Lord’s Supper and a Family Meeting are also part of this service.</p> <p>This is the first message in a Christmas Series entitled, "The Mystery of Godliness" taken from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. In this sermon we look at 1 Timothy 3:14 - 4:16 and what it means to be a church family supported by the foundation of the mystery of godliness. The Lord’s Supper and a Family Meeting are also part of this service.</p> This is the first message in a Christmas Series entitled, "The Mystery of Godliness" taken from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. In this sermon we look at 1 Timothy 3:14 - 4:16 and what it means to be a church family supported by the foundation of the mystery of godliness. The Lord’s Supper and a Family Meeting are also part of this service.

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3471 9 6705d67fee56cf38474456010bc10805 no Romans 10:14-15 Robert Mullen <p>In this final keynote message from our 2020 Missions Conference, Dr. Robert Mullen addresses the theme of our conference, “Following Jesus Now.” Join us in this message as we consider Romans 10:14-15 and the bearing these verses have upon the task of reaching a lost and dying world with the good news of Jesus, at home and abroad.</p> <p>In this final keynote message from our 2020 Missions Conference, Dr. Robert Mullen addresses the theme of our conference, “Following Jesus Now.” Join us in this message as we consider Romans 10:14-15 and the bearing these verses have upon the task of reaching a lost and dying world with the good news of Jesus, at home and abroad.</p> In this final keynote message from our 2020 Missions Conference, Dr. Robert Mullen addresses the theme of our conference, “Following Jesus Now.” Join us in this message as we consider Romans 10:14-15 and the bearing these verses have upon the task of reaching a lost and dying world with the good news of Jesus, at home and abroad.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2122 10 cb5490daa808f919ae0e984512924796 no Carlos Calderon <p>We are naturally pre-disposed to want easy lives that are free of the unexpected or difficult. However, as Christians, we are ultimately called to a life of sacrifice in which we wait expectantly for the Lord and obediently follow wherever he leads. In Carlos Calderon’s keynote message during our Missions Conference, we are turned to the book of Habakkuk and are challenged to consider how our calling to follow the Lord often looks similar to Habbakuk’s.</p> <p>We are naturally pre-disposed to want easy lives that are free of the unexpected or difficult. However, as Christians, we are ultimately called to a life of sacrifice in which we wait expectantly for the Lord and obediently follow wherever he leads. In Carlos Calderon’s keynote message during our Missions Conference, we are turned to the book of Habakkuk and are challenged to consider how our calling to follow the Lord often looks similar to Habbakuk’s.</p> We are naturally pre-disposed to want easy lives that are free of the unexpected or difficult. However, as Christians, we are ultimately called to a life of sacrifice in which we wait expectantly for the Lord and obediently follow wherever he leads. In Carlos Calderon’s keynote message during our Missions Conference, we are turned to the book of Habakkuk and are challenged to consider how our calling to follow the Lord often looks similar to Habbakuk’s.

]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1869 11 8155258b0076936d4639b3aa482a0611 no Psalm 51 Mark Borisuk <p>In our second keynote message from our Missions Conference, Dr. Mark Borisuk takes us to Psalm 51 to consider "The Marks of Genuine Repentance" as demonstrated by David. Six marks of genuine repentance are identified directly from Psalm 51, culminating in the impact that our repentance has upon our evangelism and our worship.</p> <p>In our second keynote message from our Missions Conference, Dr. Mark Borisuk takes us to Psalm 51 to consider "The Marks of Genuine Repentance" as demonstrated by David. Six marks of genuine repentance are identified directly from Psalm 51, culminating in the impact that our repentance has upon our evangelism and our worship.</p> In our second keynote message from our Missions Conference, Dr. Mark Borisuk takes us to Psalm 51 to consider "The Marks of Genuine Repentance" as demonstrated by David. Six marks of genuine repentance are identified directly from Psalm 51, culminating in the impact that our repentance has upon our evangelism and our worship.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2071 12 bdf66de86f0aa3a77d2a5c07cf613637 no Paul Holritz <p>Dr. Paul Holritz has the message segment for Session 1 of our 2020 World Missions Conference. In this message Paul shares from the Scriptures and by way of personal illustration, the marks of a healthy ambassador for Christ.</p> <p>Dr. Paul Holritz has the message segment for Session 1 of our 2020 World Missions Conference. In this message Paul shares from the Scriptures and by way of personal illustration, the marks of a healthy ambassador for Christ.</p> Dr. Paul Holritz has the message segment for Session 1 of our 2020 World Missions Conference. In this message Paul shares from the Scriptures and by way of personal illustration, the marks of a healthy ambassador for Christ.

]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2711 13 f69e98b3188a1d8f973d41339b9658bb no The Rest of the Story Brian Cockram <p>Our series from the book of Job is concluded in this sermon from Job 42 in which we see God restore to Job what He took away during the time of his suffering. God restores Job's friends, his finances, his family, and his favor. A baptismal celebration is also part of this service!</p> <p>Our series from the book of Job is concluded in this sermon from Job 42 in which we see God restore to Job what He took away during the time of his suffering. God restores Job's friends, his finances, his family, and his favor. A baptismal celebration is also part of this service!</p> Our series from the book of Job is concluded in this sermon from Job 42 in which we see God restore to Job what He took away during the time of his suffering. God restores Job's friends, his finances, his family, and his favor. A baptismal celebration is also part of this service!

]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2867 14 8e6f808aab85cef82b9c38f62589b250 no The Final Exam Brian Cockram <p>After much deliberation by Job and his friends on the nature of Job's suffering, at last God speaks beginning in Job 38. As God begins to speak, Job and his friends are left speechless. In this sermon, listen as God takes Job to school on a variety of topics that all reveal the vast wisdom and might of God in contrast with man's limited understanding.</p> <p>After much deliberation by Job and his friends on the nature of Job's suffering, at last God speaks beginning in Job 38. As God begins to speak, Job and his friends are left speechless. In this sermon, listen as God takes Job to school on a variety of topics that all reveal the vast wisdom and might of God in contrast with man's limited understanding.</p> After much deliberation by Job and his friends on the nature of Job's suffering, at last God speaks beginning in Job 38. As God begins to speak, Job and his friends are left speechless. In this sermon, listen as God takes Job to school on a variety of topics that all reveal the vast wisdom and might of God in contrast with man's limited understanding.

]]> Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3086 15 47d61cc84bc728272827da2b9db34036 no The Gospel According to Job Brian Cockram <p>“The Gospel According to Job” is the title of the fourth sermon in our series, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In response to his friends’ remarks in Chapter 8, Job offers remarkable observations in Chapter 9 about the character of God. Despite the fact that Job lived before any portion of God’s Word might have been in his possession, his statements reveal a man who had a well formulated theology of who God is - giving him a firm foundation on which to stand during the time of his suffering.</p> <p>“The Gospel According to Job” is the title of the fourth sermon in our series, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In response to his friends’ remarks in Chapter 8, Job offers remarkable observations in Chapter 9 about the character of God. Despite the fact that Job lived before any portion of God’s Word might have been in his possession, his statements reveal a man who had a well formulated theology of who God is - giving him a firm foundation on which to stand during the time of his suffering.</p> “The Gospel According to Job” is the title of the fourth sermon in our series, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In response to his friends’ remarks in Chapter 8, Job offers remarkable observations in Chapter 9 about the character of God. Despite the fact that Job lived before any portion of God’s Word might have been in his possession, his statements reveal a man who had a well formulated theology of who God is - giving him a firm foundation on which to stand during the time of his suffering.

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2790 16 cd0683cfe39a63339c526b8730f57ec0 no Dealing With Depression Brian Cockram <p>In this third message from our series on the book of Job, we consider the depth of Job’s depression and how Job’s friends responded to that depression. Gain a better understanding through this sermon of a biblical perspective of depression – what it is and how we should rightly respond to it in our own lives and in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.</p> <p>In this third message from our series on the book of Job, we consider the depth of Job’s depression and how Job’s friends responded to that depression. Gain a better understanding through this sermon of a biblical perspective of depression – what it is and how we should rightly respond to it in our own lives and in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.</p> In this third message from our series on the book of Job, we consider the depth of Job’s depression and how Job’s friends responded to that depression. Gain a better understanding through this sermon of a biblical perspective of depression – what it is and how we should rightly respond to it in our own lives and in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3268 17 54585a74ef30bfeca5b834b58a7b0f1e no How Did Job Cope With His Loss? Brian Cockram <p>This is the second sermon in a series entitled “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this sermon, Pastor Brian focusses on how Job coped with his loss by evaluating the stages of Job’s grief as seen in Job 1:20-22. He concludes by considering some of the reasons we suffer as believers.</p> <p>This is the second sermon in a series entitled “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this sermon, Pastor Brian focusses on how Job coped with his loss by evaluating the stages of Job’s grief as seen in Job 1:20-22. He concludes by considering some of the reasons we suffer as believers.</p> This is the second sermon in a series entitled “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this sermon, Pastor Brian focusses on how Job coped with his loss by evaluating the stages of Job’s grief as seen in Job 1:20-22. He concludes by considering some of the reasons we suffer as believers.

]]> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3416 18 0b3ff8612e39cb1d4973d0eea9a2f0e9 no When Life Comes Crashing Down Brian Cockram <p>This sermon is the first in a new series from the book of Job, entitled, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this first sermon, Pastor Brian takes a look at Job Chapter 1 where the setting is established and we learn the quality of Job’s Testimony and the extent of Job’s Test.</p> <p>This sermon is the first in a new series from the book of Job, entitled, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this first sermon, Pastor Brian takes a look at Job Chapter 1 where the setting is established and we learn the quality of Job’s Testimony and the extent of Job’s Test.</p> This sermon is the first in a new series from the book of Job, entitled, “Making Sense of Suffering.” In this first sermon, Pastor Brian takes a look at Job Chapter 1 where the setting is established and we learn the quality of Job’s Testimony and the extent of Job’s Test.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3115 19 11424922a65aa460750b24e2e0ee290a no John Altizer <p>As Christians, we have so much to anticipate in the future home that awaits us. Scripture provides us glimpses of what this new "Eternal State" will be like and it encourages us amid the trials and struggles of this life to look ahead to the life to come. Be refreshed and encouraged by this sermon about the glories, beauty, and wonder of the New Heaven and the New Earth that we anticipate.</p> <p>As Christians, we have so much to anticipate in the future home that awaits us. Scripture provides us glimpses of what this new "Eternal State" will be like and it encourages us amid the trials and struggles of this life to look ahead to the life to come. Be refreshed and encouraged by this sermon about the glories, beauty, and wonder of the New Heaven and the New Earth that we anticipate.</p> As Christians, we have so much to anticipate in the future home that awaits us. Scripture provides us glimpses of what this new "Eternal State" will be like and it encourages us amid the trials and struggles of this life to look ahead to the life to come. Be refreshed and encouraged by this sermon about the glories, beauty, and wonder of the New Heaven and the New Earth that we anticipate.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3552 20 245aef94ba86b292ee09283623a29bb6 no A Glimpse into the Early Life of the Church John Altizer <p>The greetings at the end of Paul’s Letter to the Romans are oftentimes overlooked - seeming at first glance to lack any applicability for today. In this sermon, Pastor John takes the time to consider these greetings and the glimpses they provide into the lives of those Paul specially recognizes. As we study these names, we realize that the church should be a diverse, unified family, an active, serving body, and a loving, caring fellowship.</p> <p>The greetings at the end of Paul’s Letter to the Romans are oftentimes overlooked - seeming at first glance to lack any applicability for today. In this sermon, Pastor John takes the time to consider these greetings and the glimpses they provide into the lives of those Paul specially recognizes. As we study these names, we realize that the church should be a diverse, unified family, an active, serving body, and a loving, caring fellowship.</p> The greetings at the end of Paul’s Letter to the Romans are oftentimes overlooked - seeming at first glance to lack any applicability for today. In this sermon, Pastor John takes the time to consider these greetings and the glimpses they provide into the lives of those Paul specially recognizes. As we study these names, we realize that the church should be a diverse, unified family, an active, serving body, and a loving, caring fellowship.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2919 21 1ca7daebd400eca73ecf44145e8e4f84 no John Altizer <p>As we prepare to launch several of our ministries again this fall, Pastor John challenges the congregation to get plugged in!</p> <p>As we prepare to launch several of our ministries again this fall, Pastor John challenges the congregation to get plugged in!</p> As we prepare to launch several of our ministries again this fall, Pastor John challenges the congregation to get plugged in!

]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2856 22 d130c75a02e2ce260b146d12657c353d no John Altizer <p>Judgement is a major theme in Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John evaluates some of the major judgments that have taken place and those that are yet to come. As we consider the coming judgement for the believer, in particular, we are challenged to evaluate how the life we are now living will impact our reward and our responsibilities in eternity.</p> <p>Judgement is a major theme in Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John evaluates some of the major judgments that have taken place and those that are yet to come. As we consider the coming judgement for the believer, in particular, we are challenged to evaluate how the life we are now living will impact our reward and our responsibilities in eternity.</p> Judgement is a major theme in Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John evaluates some of the major judgments that have taken place and those that are yet to come. As we consider the coming judgement for the believer, in particular, we are challenged to evaluate how the life we are now living will impact our reward and our responsibilities in eternity.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2941 23 9b5a28866a40be635acc5b872252aa7d no Part 2 John Altizer <p>In Part 2 of this series entitled, Will the Church Survive COVID-19?, Pastor John takes a closer look at TCC and our community with some demographic research. This research reveals needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve one another as a church and also needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve our community.</p> <p>In Part 2 of this series entitled, Will the Church Survive COVID-19?, Pastor John takes a closer look at TCC and our community with some demographic research. This research reveals needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve one another as a church and also needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve our community.</p> In Part 2 of this series entitled, Will the Church Survive COVID-19?, Pastor John takes a closer look at TCC and our community with some demographic research. This research reveals needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve one another as a church and also needs and opportunities we have to better love and serve our community.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2867 24 51037f54c546efebe73b76f7430d337a no Part 1 John Altizer <p>The church around the world has been impacted greatly by the Coronavirus Pandemic, leaving some to wonder whether the church will survive these trying days. In this sermon, be challenged as you are reminded of who and what the church is, of our place in God’s plan for history, of our mission to a lost and dying world, and how we are to live out that mission as a local congregation and as members of the global body of Christ.</p> <p>The church around the world has been impacted greatly by the Coronavirus Pandemic, leaving some to wonder whether the church will survive these trying days. In this sermon, be challenged as you are reminded of who and what the church is, of our place in God’s plan for history, of our mission to a lost and dying world, and how we are to live out that mission as a local congregation and as members of the global body of Christ.</p> The church around the world has been impacted greatly by the Coronavirus Pandemic, leaving some to wonder whether the church will survive these trying days. In this sermon, be challenged as you are reminded of who and what the church is, of our place in God’s plan for history, of our mission to a lost and dying world, and how we are to live out that mission as a local congregation and as members of the global body of Christ.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3341 25 7262de9c5f29965c7b124e345eadebc9 no Romans 12:1 Ken Davies <p>Romans 12:1 comes at a transition point between the doctrine taught in Romans 1-11, and the practice (or duty) of that doctrine laid out in chapters 12-16. Paul's appeal in verse 1 reveals much about how we would describe the nature of our relationship with the Lord.</p> <p>Romans 12:1 comes at a transition point between the doctrine taught in Romans 1-11, and the practice (or duty) of that doctrine laid out in chapters 12-16. Paul's appeal in verse 1 reveals much about how we would describe the nature of our relationship with the Lord.</p> Romans 12:1 comes at a transition point between the doctrine taught in Romans 1-11, and the practice (or duty) of that doctrine laid out in chapters 12-16. Paul's appeal in verse 1 reveals much about how we would describe the nature of our relationship with the Lord.

]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2214 26 40fcf785acf38e9000d7eb810e143bfa no What it Means to be Made in the Image of God John Altizer <p>"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27. As human beings, we have the unique privilege among God's creation of being made in the image of God. In this sermon, we'll learn to understand what this phrase means, the implications it has on our purpose and how we live, and how it impacts our understanding of the gospel.</p> <p>"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27. As human beings, we have the unique privilege among God's creation of being made in the image of God. In this sermon, we'll learn to understand what this phrase means, the implications it has on our purpose and how we live, and how it impacts our understanding of the gospel.</p> "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Genesis 1:27. As human beings, we have the unique privilege among God's creation of being made in the image of God. In this sermon, we'll learn to understand what this phrase means, the implications it has on our purpose and how we live, and how it impacts our understanding of the gospel.

]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3748 27 74bac5eb13a3902975103753c8f4d7bb no Why Do You Believe What You Believe? John Altizer <p>Without the revealed Word of God, we would not know one thing about the Godhead. In this sermon, we look at the revealed Word of God: how it was given to us and preserved through the centuries, its purpose, and its power to change lives.</p> <p>Without the revealed Word of God, we would not know one thing about the Godhead. In this sermon, we look at the revealed Word of God: how it was given to us and preserved through the centuries, its purpose, and its power to change lives.</p> Without the revealed Word of God, we would not know one thing about the Godhead. In this sermon, we look at the revealed Word of God: how it was given to us and preserved through the centuries, its purpose, and its power to change lives.

]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3455 28 8432ee4a28a9104676559137119c4f60 no The Holy Spirit John Altizer <p>The role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity can often times be one of the most difficult for us as Christians to understand. Join us in this sermon as we consider the third person of the Trinity by asking: who the Holy Spirit is, where He is located, and what He is doing in the world today?</p> <p>The role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity can often times be one of the most difficult for us as Christians to understand. Join us in this sermon as we consider the third person of the Trinity by asking: who the Holy Spirit is, where He is located, and what He is doing in the world today?</p> The role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity can often times be one of the most difficult for us as Christians to understand. Join us in this sermon as we consider the third person of the Trinity by asking: who the Holy Spirit is, where He is located, and what He is doing in the world today?

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3243 29 5831329a95daf22e1bdbc35a532f3fc9 no Jesus is Equal With the Father John Altizer <p>In considering the amazing doctrine of the Trinity, we turn now to God the Son. John Chapter 5 offers a remarkable answer by Jesus to his critics pertaining to His equality with God. In this chapter, Jesus makes affirmations of equality with God, speaks to His activities of equality with God, and offers acclamations of His equality with God. In the course of this sermon you will learn practically how to answer those who reject the equality of Jesus with the Father and will marvel at His worthiness to receive our worship.</p> <p>In considering the amazing doctrine of the Trinity, we turn now to God the Son. John Chapter 5 offers a remarkable answer by Jesus to his critics pertaining to His equality with God. In this chapter, Jesus makes affirmations of equality with God, speaks to His activities of equality with God, and offers acclamations of His equality with God. In the course of this sermon you will learn practically how to answer those who reject the equality of Jesus with the Father and will marvel at His worthiness to receive our worship.</p> In considering the amazing doctrine of the Trinity, we turn now to God the Son. John Chapter 5 offers a remarkable answer by Jesus to his critics pertaining to His equality with God. In this chapter, Jesus makes affirmations of equality with God, speaks to His activities of equality with God, and offers acclamations of His equality with God. In the course of this sermon you will learn practically how to answer those who reject the equality of Jesus with the Father and will marvel at His worthiness to receive our worship.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3404 30 d0cf209496278e98d47173beaf5f1111 no God the Father John Altizer <p>Why do so many Christians struggle to understand the Trinity? Perhaps we are so used to fashioning God according to our assumptions that our minds simply rebel at the thought of a God who is not as we would expect. We imagine God would be a simpler being—a single-person-God. However, God has chosen to reveal Himself uniquely as three persons in one God. It is within the unbroken fellowship of the God-head that we learn something so wonderful about God, that it has the ability to radically transform every area of our life.</p> <p>Why do so many Christians struggle to understand the Trinity? Perhaps we are so used to fashioning God according to our assumptions that our minds simply rebel at the thought of a God who is not as we would expect. We imagine God would be a simpler being—a single-person-God. However, God has chosen to reveal Himself uniquely as three persons in one God. It is within the unbroken fellowship of the God-head that we learn something so wonderful about God, that it has the ability to radically transform every area of our life.</p> Why do so many Christians struggle to understand the Trinity? Perhaps we are so used to fashioning God according to our assumptions that our minds simply rebel at the thought of a God who is not as we would expect. We imagine God would be a simpler being—a single-person-God. However, God has chosen to reveal Himself uniquely as three persons in one God. It is within the unbroken fellowship of the God-head that we learn something so wonderful about God, that it has the ability to radically transform every area of our life.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3202 31 725f7ef4b3633e404e30005e06601849 no Eternal Security for the Believer John Altizer <p>Can a believer ever lose his salvation by sinning, ceasing to believe, or in any other way? There are various reasons that many Christians question their salvation. However, the doctrine of eternal security depends on what God has done, so that if salvation could be lost, then certain works of God would have to be reversed or undone. Scripture contains several central, meaty passages of Scripture to which our souls can anchor in seasons of doubt and that help us know with confidence that we are forever His.</p> <p>Can a believer ever lose his salvation by sinning, ceasing to believe, or in any other way? There are various reasons that many Christians question their salvation. However, the doctrine of eternal security depends on what God has done, so that if salvation could be lost, then certain works of God would have to be reversed or undone. Scripture contains several central, meaty passages of Scripture to which our souls can anchor in seasons of doubt and that help us know with confidence that we are forever His.</p> Can a believer ever lose his salvation by sinning, ceasing to believe, or in any other way? There are various reasons that many Christians question their salvation. However, the doctrine of eternal security depends on what God has done, so that if salvation could be lost, then certain works of God would have to be reversed or undone. Scripture contains several central, meaty passages of Scripture to which our souls can anchor in seasons of doubt and that help us know with confidence that we are forever His.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3652 32 4afad410e4e33c9e0e86466bf92b01b9 no John Altizer <p>The year 2020 has seen a number of major, national events that impact the lives of our children for good or ill. How is a father to direct and instruct his children in the world in which we are now living? This sermon helps to answer that question by pointing to the reality of the spiritual battle taking place in our nation and by reminding us of the weapons the believer is equipped with to fight and to remain steadfast.</p> <p>The year 2020 has seen a number of major, national events that impact the lives of our children for good or ill. How is a father to direct and instruct his children in the world in which we are now living? This sermon helps to answer that question by pointing to the reality of the spiritual battle taking place in our nation and by reminding us of the weapons the believer is equipped with to fight and to remain steadfast.</p> The year 2020 has seen a number of major, national events that impact the lives of our children for good or ill. How is a father to direct and instruct his children in the world in which we are now living? This sermon helps to answer that question by pointing to the reality of the spiritual battle taking place in our nation and by reminding us of the weapons the believer is equipped with to fight and to remain steadfast.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3320 33 05d0ecf21adde9e7b76950ced9f0e597 no Ken Davies <p>"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." There are times of suffering in the life of the believer when we know these words to be true, yet wrestle with the question, "why?" Learn what this verse means and doesn't mean and the comfort we can gain from this truth in seasons of trial.</p> <p>"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." There are times of suffering in the life of the believer when we know these words to be true, yet wrestle with the question, "why?" Learn what this verse means and doesn't mean and the comfort we can gain from this truth in seasons of trial.</p> "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." There are times of suffering in the life of the believer when we know these words to be true, yet wrestle with the question, "why?" Learn what this verse means and doesn't mean and the comfort we can gain from this truth in seasons of trial.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1901 34 ad813e43e033d95d6b31c41d2d3f4962 no Paul Robinson <p>Do you have a moment when God "buted" into your life and changed everything? Special Guest Speaker, Paul Robinson, shares his story of how he came to Christ and uses it as an exhortation to share our own unique story with those around us.</p> <p>Do you have a moment when God "buted" into your life and changed everything? Special Guest Speaker, Paul Robinson, shares his story of how he came to Christ and uses it as an exhortation to share our own unique story with those around us.</p> Do you have a moment when God "buted" into your life and changed everything? Special Guest Speaker, Paul Robinson, shares his story of how he came to Christ and uses it as an exhortation to share our own unique story with those around us.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2640 35 21ea5d0a135399283cdeba3824bd5456 no God's Purpose in Trials and Testing Brian Cockram <p>During these challenging days of the coronavirus and social and racial unrest, many of us may be wondering what God is up to. This sermon offers helpful perspective from James 1 of God's purpose in seasons of trial.</p> <p>During these challenging days of the coronavirus and social and racial unrest, many of us may be wondering what God is up to. This sermon offers helpful perspective from James 1 of God's purpose in seasons of trial.</p> During these challenging days of the coronavirus and social and racial unrest, many of us may be wondering what God is up to. This sermon offers helpful perspective from James 1 of God's purpose in seasons of trial.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3156 36 c7c8939ef9d0c414739e9023fef310cc no Jeremiah 18 John Altizer <p>In this Memorial Day service, Pastor John turns our attention to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. God taught several things to Jeremiah by sending him to The Potter. What lessons can we as a nation and as individuals learn about God and ourselves in light of this illustration?</p> <p>In this Memorial Day service, Pastor John turns our attention to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. God taught several things to Jeremiah by sending him to The Potter. What lessons can we as a nation and as individuals learn about God and ourselves in light of this illustration?</p> In this Memorial Day service, Pastor John turns our attention to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18. God taught several things to Jeremiah by sending him to The Potter. What lessons can we as a nation and as individuals learn about God and ourselves in light of this illustration?

]]> Sun, 24 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2636 37 24223cc34675c4856e2907ac883f12a3 no Your Journey Has Just Begun John Altizer <p>This is a celebration service for the Trinity Class of 2020. Congratulations to our students for their dedication and perseverance. We're proud of you!</p> <p>This is a celebration service for the Trinity Class of 2020. Congratulations to our students for their dedication and perseverance. We're proud of you!</p> This is a celebration service for the Trinity Class of 2020. Congratulations to our students for their dedication and perseverance. We're proud of you!

]]> Sun, 17 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1022 38 edb9e3dc2c196ca76eff3f63d6ac08af no John Altizer Sun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2243 39 fdcada92efa70e8e551658e78bc0a78e no Part 3 - Is God Still Good While our Circumstances are Not? John Altizer <p>God’s greatest desire is not necessarily to change the circumstances you are in, His greatest desire is to change you. This is the third and final sermon in our series from Habakkuk.</p> <p>God’s greatest desire is not necessarily to change the circumstances you are in, His greatest desire is to change you. This is the third and final sermon in our series from Habakkuk.</p> God’s greatest desire is not necessarily to change the circumstances you are in, His greatest desire is to change you. This is the third and final sermon in our series from Habakkuk.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1824 40 09ec5699b10888ecf98ad70298f5ff49 no Part 2 - Learning to Watch for God to Work in His Time John Altizer <p>This second sermon in this series is entitled, "Learning to Watch for God to Work in His Time" and focuses primarily on Habakkuk 2:1-20.</p> <p>This second sermon in this series is entitled, "Learning to Watch for God to Work in His Time" and focuses primarily on Habakkuk 2:1-20.</p> This second sermon in this series is entitled, "Learning to Watch for God to Work in His Time" and focuses primarily on Habakkuk 2:1-20.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1947 41 61337289a74cb6dcc4ef2c0e3fb71668 no Part 1 John Altizer <p>This is the first sermon in a new series entitled, "Learning to Worship While We Wait." The sermon and the series are primarily taken from the book of Habakkuk. We pray this series will be an encouragement and blessing to you during the days of the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond.</p> <p>This is the first sermon in a new series entitled, "Learning to Worship While We Wait." The sermon and the series are primarily taken from the book of Habakkuk. We pray this series will be an encouragement and blessing to you during the days of the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond.</p> This is the first sermon in a new series entitled, "Learning to Worship While We Wait." The sermon and the series are primarily taken from the book of Habakkuk. We pray this series will be an encouragement and blessing to you during the days of the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2997 42 de5eb690dc634415f8bd06bd40234e57 no Some Benefits of the Resurrection John Altizer <p>This Easter Service, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, features some special music and a message from Pastor John entitled, "Some Benefits of the Resurrection"</p> <p>This Easter Service, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, features some special music and a message from Pastor John entitled, "Some Benefits of the Resurrection"</p> This Easter Service, recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, features some special music and a message from Pastor John entitled, "Some Benefits of the Resurrection"

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2536 43 65eaf207fa7bdcd1f761883ac096ee92 no Faith in Our Lord Overpowers Fear in Our Hearts John Altizer <p>In this Palm Sunday service, Pastor John Altizer presented three take-away's from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and then transitions to John 14 to focus on how faith in our Lord overpowers fear in our hearts.<br><br>Note: We apologize for the technical difficulties encountered during live-streaming of this service. Pastor John's Power Point sermon notes are available to view and download in the "Sermon Notes" link above.</p> <p>In this Palm Sunday service, Pastor John Altizer presented three take-away's from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and then transitions to John 14 to focus on how faith in our Lord overpowers fear in our hearts.<br><br>Note: We apologize for the technical difficulties encountered during live-streaming of this service. Pastor John's Power Point sermon notes are available to view and download in the "Sermon Notes" link above.</p> In this Palm Sunday service, Pastor John Altizer presented three take-away's from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and then transitions to John 14 to focus on how faith in our Lord overpowers fear in our hearts.

Note: We apologize for the technical difficulties encountered during live-streaming of this service. Pastor John's Power Point sermon notes are available to view and download in the "Sermon Notes" link above.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2008 44 c21761eda39ed37884ef31ad05177755 no John Altizer <p>God's greatest power is evident in His ability to return love and forgiveness for hatred and injustice, not in His ability to crush all opposition. This sermon, taken from Isaiah 52-53, centers on Christ as the suffering servant - our sin bearer.</p> <p>God's greatest power is evident in His ability to return love and forgiveness for hatred and injustice, not in His ability to crush all opposition. This sermon, taken from Isaiah 52-53, centers on Christ as the suffering servant - our sin bearer.</p> God's greatest power is evident in His ability to return love and forgiveness for hatred and injustice, not in His ability to crush all opposition. This sermon, taken from Isaiah 52-53, centers on Christ as the suffering servant - our sin bearer.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2818 45 b0bae202405dfd6f40f76ccdbd01f06a no John Altizer <p>In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor John Altizer considers a Biblical Response to COVID-19, a Theological Response, a Practical Response, and a Personal Response. He concludes by reminding us that "when the problem is worry, the prescription is prayer."</p> <p>In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor John Altizer considers a Biblical Response to COVID-19, a Theological Response, a Practical Response, and a Personal Response. He concludes by reminding us that "when the problem is worry, the prescription is prayer."</p> In this sermon from Philippians 4, Pastor John Altizer considers a Biblical Response to COVID-19, a Theological Response, a Practical Response, and a Personal Response. He concludes by reminding us that "when the problem is worry, the prescription is prayer."

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2052 46 470b8da88428de8d8b167ce617b210ed no John Altizer <p>This sermon was presented in an online-only format and is a response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Learn from the example of King Hezekiah why we can trust God in times of trouble.</p> <p>This sermon was presented in an online-only format and is a response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Learn from the example of King Hezekiah why we can trust God in times of trouble.</p> This sermon was presented in an online-only format and is a response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Learn from the example of King Hezekiah why we can trust God in times of trouble.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 1751 47 dea40dddb216137c26ed7b5b97c33034 no The Certain End to an Uncertain Age John Altizer <p>The end of Matthew 24 through verse 30 of Matthew 25 contain parables that emphasize faithfulness and anticipation of Christ's return. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains the audience to whom these parables were given and the heart behind each. He then considers the initial judgement that is to come upon the second coming of Christ to this earth. A judgement which will be immediately followed by His Millennial Kingdom Reign. A reign which is concluded by one final judgement: The Great White Throne Judgement.</p> <p>The end of Matthew 24 through verse 30 of Matthew 25 contain parables that emphasize faithfulness and anticipation of Christ's return. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains the audience to whom these parables were given and the heart behind each. He then considers the initial judgement that is to come upon the second coming of Christ to this earth. A judgement which will be immediately followed by His Millennial Kingdom Reign. A reign which is concluded by one final judgement: The Great White Throne Judgement.</p> The end of Matthew 24 through verse 30 of Matthew 25 contain parables that emphasize faithfulness and anticipation of Christ's return. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains the audience to whom these parables were given and the heart behind each. He then considers the initial judgement that is to come upon the second coming of Christ to this earth. A judgement which will be immediately followed by His Millennial Kingdom Reign. A reign which is concluded by one final judgement: The Great White Throne Judgement.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 3118 48 619757725f3255435185441febb5afee no The Tribulation Period John Altizer <p>This is part 2 of a sermon series taken from Matthew 24-25. In this sermon, you'll learn about the time known in the Bible as the Tribulation period. Who will God be judging during the Tribulation and what is He preparing to do through this judgment? What response should these passages of Scripture elicit from us?</p> <p>This is part 2 of a sermon series taken from Matthew 24-25. In this sermon, you'll learn about the time known in the Bible as the Tribulation period. Who will God be judging during the Tribulation and what is He preparing to do through this judgment? What response should these passages of Scripture elicit from us?</p> This is part 2 of a sermon series taken from Matthew 24-25. In this sermon, you'll learn about the time known in the Bible as the Tribulation period. Who will God be judging during the Tribulation and what is He preparing to do through this judgment? What response should these passages of Scripture elicit from us?

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2899 49 1c1b8d34ab1eb87bc7615fc031e4cbca no John Altizer <p>This is the first sermon in an new series from Matthew 24-25 that examines what Jesus says about the end times and how his words can encourage us in an age of uncertainty.</p> <p>This is the first sermon in an new series from Matthew 24-25 that examines what Jesus says about the end times and how his words can encourage us in an age of uncertainty.</p> This is the first sermon in an new series from Matthew 24-25 that examines what Jesus says about the end times and how his words can encourage us in an age of uncertainty.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2880 50 5fc7d32edd2b8ccd4f4e43424d06dac4 no John Altizer <p>This special service in honor of Sanctity of Human Sunday features a sermon by Pastor John Altizer on the sacredness of life in all stages, from conception until death.</p> <p>This special service in honor of Sanctity of Human Sunday features a sermon by Pastor John Altizer on the sacredness of life in all stages, from conception until death.</p> This special service in honor of Sanctity of Human Sunday features a sermon by Pastor John Altizer on the sacredness of life in all stages, from conception until death.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2029 51 dfdc220e19ce5dba84de993aeff66fcb no One Another Series John Altizer <p>This sermon is taken from John 13:34-35 in which Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love one another.</p> <p>This sermon is taken from John 13:34-35 in which Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love one another.</p> This sermon is taken from John 13:34-35 in which Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment to love one another.

]]> Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2557 52 21a1bececf49cdddf4a47c9f0cb3680e no One Another Series John Altizer <p>Matthew 7:1 is a commonly misunderstood verse of Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains what this verse means within the larger context of the passage and also within the larger teaching of Scripture, while also underscoring the role "judging" should and should not play in the life and health of the church.</p> <p>Matthew 7:1 is a commonly misunderstood verse of Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains what this verse means within the larger context of the passage and also within the larger teaching of Scripture, while also underscoring the role "judging" should and should not play in the life and health of the church.</p> Matthew 7:1 is a commonly misunderstood verse of Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor John Altizer explains what this verse means within the larger context of the passage and also within the larger teaching of Scripture, while also underscoring the role "judging" should and should not play in the life and health of the church.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2872 53 eb2e998b63f488db0a00c31517c85657 no One Another Series John Altizer <p>Christian's have the responsibility to share in the burdens of other believers. In this sermon from Galatians 6, Pastor John Altizer considers how we are to share our own burdens and also how we are to help shoulder the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ.</p> <p>Christian's have the responsibility to share in the burdens of other believers. In this sermon from Galatians 6, Pastor John Altizer considers how we are to share our own burdens and also how we are to help shoulder the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ.</p> Christian's have the responsibility to share in the burdens of other believers. In this sermon from Galatians 6, Pastor John Altizer considers how we are to share our own burdens and also how we are to help shoulder the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2621 54 6a1195d6b2c59f1c5666300a5fce0786 no One Another Series Brian Cockram <p>This sermon from our One Another Series was preached by Pastor Brian Cockram and was taken from John 13. It considers the great example set by Jesus in the act of washing the feet of his disciples as motivation for us to love and serve our Christian Family.</p> <p>This sermon from our One Another Series was preached by Pastor Brian Cockram and was taken from John 13. It considers the great example set by Jesus in the act of washing the feet of his disciples as motivation for us to love and serve our Christian Family.</p> This sermon from our One Another Series was preached by Pastor Brian Cockram and was taken from John 13. It considers the great example set by Jesus in the act of washing the feet of his disciples as motivation for us to love and serve our Christian Family.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2404 55 8e95bf04a2ebd03fa00d3950797e4e6e no One Another Series John Altizer <p>This sermon is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 and is about how we are to encourage one another within the church.</p> <p>This sermon is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 and is about how we are to encourage one another within the church.</p> This sermon is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 and is about how we are to encourage one another within the church.

]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2925 56 53dd86b0632eca46a6eeaf9ceaefa817 no John Altizer <p>As we prepare to launch Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship Groups at Trinity, Pastor John takes the opportunity in this sermon to expound on why Bible Fellowship Groups are important in the life of the church.</p> <p>As we prepare to launch Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship Groups at Trinity, Pastor John takes the opportunity in this sermon to expound on why Bible Fellowship Groups are important in the life of the church.</p> As we prepare to launch Sunday Morning Bible Fellowship Groups at Trinity, Pastor John takes the opportunity in this sermon to expound on why Bible Fellowship Groups are important in the life of the church.

]]> Sun, 05 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 2896 57 f7cda112f6cf338b6503360ecdf3cfd8 no One Another Series John Altizer <p>By examining Christ's example of humility recorded by Paul in Philippians 2, Pastor John Altizer challenges our congregation to be people of humility in the New Year.</p> <p>By examining Christ's example of humility recorded by Paul in Philippians 2, Pastor John Altizer challenges our congregation to be people of humility in the New Year.</p> By examining Christ's example of humility recorded by Paul in Philippians 2, Pastor John Altizer challenges our congregation to be people of humility in the New Year.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2159 58 cb5260ef84371b399b4277f99ffef5b6 no Advent 2019 John Altizer <p>This special Christmas Eve Service is the conclusion of our 2019 Advent Sermon Series and features a message from John 1 on Jesus as the Light of the World.</p> <p>This special Christmas Eve Service is the conclusion of our 2019 Advent Sermon Series and features a message from John 1 on Jesus as the Light of the World.</p> This special Christmas Eve Service is the conclusion of our 2019 Advent Sermon Series and features a message from John 1 on Jesus as the Light of the World.

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 937 59 6f820cde517fe78d634671cec4019eb9 no Advent 2019 <p>This special Christmas Service features the Christmas Drama "The First Christmas," presented by the Children of Trinity Community Church.</p> <p>This special Christmas Service features the Christmas Drama "The First Christmas," presented by the Children of Trinity Community Church.</p> This special Christmas Service features the Christmas Drama "The First Christmas," presented by the Children of Trinity Community Church.

]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 770 60 f353e3d1b45f0ceae20c0b619ccaa07a no Advent 2019 John Altizer <p>What is it that brings true, lasting joy? Ponder this question in this sermon preached from John 16:16-33 during our third week of Advent.</p> <p>What is it that brings true, lasting joy? Ponder this question in this sermon preached from John 16:16-33 during our third week of Advent.</p> What is it that brings true, lasting joy? Ponder this question in this sermon preached from John 16:16-33 during our third week of Advent.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2714 61 790af31dcd6b652cad6d3305a1838c2c no Advent 2019 John Altizer <p>"Hope - Prophecies of Christ's Coming" is the first sermon in our 2019 Advent Sermon Series.</p> <p>"Hope - Prophecies of Christ's Coming" is the first sermon in our 2019 Advent Sermon Series.</p> "Hope - Prophecies of Christ's Coming" is the first sermon in our 2019 Advent Sermon Series.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2786 62 d01c08c6451c79cc793865f6af827a53 no Advent 2019 John Altizer <p>In our second week of Advent, we consider the person of peace, the provision for peace, and the plan for peace.</p> <p>In our second week of Advent, we consider the person of peace, the provision for peace, and the plan for peace.</p> In our second week of Advent, we consider the person of peace, the provision for peace, and the plan for peace.

]]> Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 2940 63 c615dd69faa593e0204059ef04ca7f4c no