SERMONS & STORIES

Jesus' love is so real and costly that it changes what we think is valuable.

Abiding in the true vine gives the Christian all they require for a fruitful joyous life.

This sermon explores the profound message of John 11 and emphasizes the importance of preparing for the eventual loss of loved ones. By reflecting on Jesus' conversation with Martha and the resurrection of Lazarus, Rev. Dr. Altman highlights that Jesus brings life out of death, comforts us with His promises, and calls us to trust in His divine plan even amidst grief.

In this sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church, the speaker emphasizes Jesus' mission of making room for everyone, highlighting the importance of hospitality, building meaningful relationships, and sharing the gospel. Drawing on John 14:1-6, the speaker urges the congregation to join in Jesus' mission by offering space and grace to strangers, reflecting on the inclusive love and eternal hope found in Christ.

The sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Owosso explores the deep connection between Jesus as the Good Shepherd and his followers. It reflects on the pain caused by bad church leadership and emphasizes the unwavering love and sacrifice of Jesus, urging believers to find solace and community under his guidance.

This sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church in Owasso explores the story of Jesus healing a blind man, highlighting the transforming power of grace and the importance of recognizing Jesus as the true door to abundant life. Pastor Blake draws parallels between biblical passages and personal anecdotes to emphasize Jesus' role in providing true security, freedom, and eternal life.

Jesus, the Light of the world, guides, exposes, and heals.

God reveals Himself to us as He truly is, and not how we design Him to be.

Jesus is the wonderful answer to the hunger pangs of your soul.

Mary's song is the anthem of God's new creation, and she invites you to sing it.

We can run to Christ knowing that his life, death, and resurrection have brought us peace with God.

The sermon from Trinity Presbyterian Church focuses on the transformative power of God's grace, examining passages from Luke chapter 2. It highlights the importance of recognizing Jesus' significance, holding onto His teachings, and experiencing an intimate relationship with Him.

Christians must find great comfort in the fact that God hears their prayers.

This sermon explores 1 Kings 19 and how God responds to His followers in their most difficult days, highlighting how they receive difficult days, empathy, and ultimately God Himself, drawing parallels with personal struggles and Christ's empathy.

In the final sermon on Ephesians, the pastor emphasizes the crucial role and responsibility of the messenger in delivering God's word, reflecting on Paul's heartfelt connection with the Ephesians and the incorruptible love of God.

Because Christ, our Divine Warrior, has triumphed over all principalities and powers, we must stand firm in His strength, taking up His armor and persevering in prayer for the advance of His kingdom.

Because all authority rests under Christ the impartial Master in heaven, believers who lead others must reflect His just, humble, and threat free character.

Because all authority rests under Christ the impartial Master in heaven, believers who lead others must reflect His just, humble, and threat free character.

Because all authority rests under Christ the Impartial Master in heaven, believers who lead others must reflect His just, humble, and threat free character.

Walking in the light of the gospel, serve your earthly supervisors with integrity and sincerity, because you serve Christ.

Freed by the grace of our perfect Father, Christian fathers lead not by pressure or perfection, but by nourishing and discipling their children in the same love that has rescued them.

Children should be seen, heard, and parented in light of the gracious fatherhood of God.

The love that Christ has for his church gives Christian marriage a model, motivation, and meaning.

As the church gladly submits to Christ, her faithful Head and loving Bridegroom, so wives are called to honor Christ by submitting to the husbands as unto the Lord.

In evil days, live wisely by shaping your communities not with distraction, complaint, and pride, but with Spirit-filled song, gratitude, and humility.

Because Christ has brought us from darkness to light, we joyfully walk in his goodness, righteousness, and truth.

Because we are God's beloved children in Christ, we are called to walk in His self giving love and put away every counterfeit love that distorts the gospel and destroys community.

Your hope does not lie in technology, wealth, comfort, or anything else, but in the God who sees and judges in holiness.

We can quickly become weighed down by the worries of the world, but the Lord reigns, and is sovereign over all the turmoil. His reign and rule are louder than the roaring floodwaters.

God's people flourish only in His covenant rest, secured by Jesus Christ, our true Sabbath rest.

The only shelter strong enough for our fears is not something we build, but Someone who gave Himself for us; Jesus Christ is the true refuge who lost His safety so we could find ours in Him.

Only the Christian can admit to being deeply joyful and profoundly sad at the same time. Faithful worship happens both when we see AND when we don't see what God is doing.

We must turn to God in our anguish, even if it is all we have to give Him.

We should filter our every day through the hope of the message of Psalm 87; the hope of the peace, restoration, and fulfillment to be found in Zion should color the everyday experience with hope and peace.

Because our God is unchangeable, his past performance and faithfulness is the guarantee of future results. We can have hope that leads to cycles of remembrance, request, and rest because of our certainty in his future faithfulness.

Because God is merciful and just, we must trust him to decide where and when to enact justice.

Because God is merciful and just, we must trust him to decide where and when to enact justice.

Regardless of the apparent lack of justice we may observe or experience, God, the Righteous Judge, will prevail in justice.

In a world where we are constantly inundated with ads and messages that we didn't ask for, we must be intentional to allow God to speak to us through His Word.

In a world where we are constantly inundated with ads and messages that we didn't ask for, we must be intentional to allow God to speak to us through His Word.

Psalm 80 is a Psalm of lament for all of the "Rachels" in the church weeping for their lost children. The Psalmist begs for restoration, and models a prayer for us to plead for the restoration of those we love who have walked away from the faith.

Psalm 80 is a Psalm of lament for all of the "Rachels" in the church weeping for their lost children. The Psalmist begs for restoration, and models a prayer for us to plead for the restoration of those we love who have walked away from the faith.

Pastor Blake continues our series through Ephesians, highlighting Paul's 11 imperatives in Ephesians that guide believers in living a new life by speaking the truth, controlling anger, working honestly, using edifying speech, and forgiving one another as God forgave us in Christ.

Pastor Blake continues our series on Ephesians, reminding us that grace is foundational in our Gospel transformation, and actions flow from grace, not the other way around.

Pastor Blake continues our series on Ephesians, reminding us that Gospel unity is the foundation of a healthy church.

Pastor Blake continues our series through Ephesians, reminding us that Jesus alone is able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine.

Pastor Blake walks us through Ephesians chapter 3, reminding us that there's a difference between knowing about Jesus and knowing Jesus, being fully transformed by the gospel.

Pastor Blake continues our series through Ephesians, reminding us that our life together as a church is a cosmic presentation of grace.

Pastor Blake walks us through the Resurrection, showing us that The resurrection of Jesus is not a myth or metaphor, but the fulfillment of God's promises, the foundation of our faith, and the invitation to respond to the reign of our Risen Savior.

Pastor Blake continues our series on Ephesians, focusing this week on our transition from not just strangers to members, but orphans to family, and what that means for the Church.