Podcasts about pastor trey

In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 11 to explore the powerful contrast between pride and humility and how it shapes the kind of life we are becoming. Pride pulls us inward and isolates us, while humility opens our lives outward and creates space to serve, build up, and value others. This teaching shows how true wisdom is not about self-improvement or self-promotion but about living with a heart that goes lower so others can be lifted higher. Discover how humility leads to healthier relationships, stronger character, and a fuller life rooted in wisdom that benefits everyone around us. (05/31/2026)

What do you do when you want clear direction from God but the path ahead feels uncertain? In this message from Proverbs 3, we explore what it really means to trust God with our lives, even when His plans do not look like our plans. This sermon unpacks how wisdom is formed not by having all the answers, but by leaning into God's character, letting go of self-reliance, and choosing trust one step at a time. You will be encouraged to see how a growing relationship with God shapes better decisions, brings peace in seasons of confusion, and leads us down a path that is good, meaningful, and ultimately filled with joy. (05/24/2026)

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey sit down with Kevin Cook and Buck Browning, pastors of Northwood Wando Woods.

Our lives are shaped by what we allow into our hearts. In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant looks at Proverbs 4:23 and shows why protecting your heart is essential for a healthy, meaningful life. Keeping your heart is not about rule following or trying harder but about paying attention to what is influencing your thoughts, desires, and decisions every day. This teaching invites honest self reflection, highlights how belief shapes behavior, and offers practical encouragement for letting life giving influences in while keeping harmful ones out. Whether you feel strong, distracted, or worn down, this message points to the hope and renewal that come from placing your heart in God's care. (05/17/2026)

This week Pastor Trey preached for Grad Sunday. Using Luke 9:23-25, he shared the hard truths that come with following Jesus. What are they and is there encouragement for these difficult things?

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey interviewed Pastor Logan Catoe, lead Pastor of Northwood East Bay.

With so many voices competing for our attention every day, it can be hard to know which ones deserve the most weight. In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 1–2 to show how wisdom helps us sort through the noise and make better decisions for real life. From social media and cultural pressure to fear of others' opinions, we are constantly being shaped by what we listen to. This sermon challenges us to slow down, quiet the noise, and place the greatest influence on God's wisdom, which leads to clarity, security, and peace. Discover how choosing the right voice can shape your future and help you build a life that is grounded, steady, and full. (05/10/2026)

Listen in as Pastor Trey shares with us from his favorite passage. Revelation 5 is quite a scene. We see John crying and wonder what he is seeing that is making him weep.  Pastor Trey shares this passage with us, along with the encouragement to give God ALL that he is worthy of.This sermon is from 5/3/2026

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why it is a struggle for us to make disciples.

In week three of the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant unpacks where real strength comes from when life feels like a constant fight. This message helps us see that many of our struggles are deeper than habits, stress, or circumstances and invites us to recognize the unseen influences shaping our thoughts, choices, and relationships. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Pastor Trey encourages us to stop fighting people and situations and instead learn how to stand firm with the strength God provides through the Holy Spirit. This sermon offers practical guidance on living with clear priorities, grounding our minds in truth, and relying on prayer as a source of real power so we can walk in freedom, peace, and confidence even in the middle of life's toughest battles. (04/26/2026)

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about why it is so important to be a part of a small group.

Can people really change at the core or are we stuck as we are? In this message from the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the powerful story of the Apostle Paul to show how real, lasting change is possible when we stop relying on self-improvement and open our lives to God's Spirit at work within us. This teaching explores how transformation can happen both in defining moments and through steady, everyday growth as we surrender control, build healthy rhythms like prayer and scripture, and stay connected to community. Whether you feel stuck, distant, or hungry for something more, this message offers hope that new life, freedom, and purpose are not only possible but available right where you are. (04/19/2026)

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about what Northwood Baptist Church believes about preaching.

What do we really believe about the Holy Spirit, and why does it matter for everyday life? In this message from the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the core theology of the Holy Spirit and shows how God's presence is meant to shape our thinking, choices, and direction. Drawing from John 14 through 16 and Romans 8, this teaching helps clear away confusion and brings practical clarity to who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. This message invites us to move beyond dry or distant faith and rediscover a living, active relationship with God that transforms how we live each day. (04/12/2026)

What you believe shapes how you live, and on Easter it all comes into focus. In this final message of the Between the Lines series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Hebrews 11 to show how faith has always been the driving force behind lives changed by God. Looking at the stories of Abraham and Moses, we see that faith is not about having all the answers but trusting Jesus even when the outcome is unclear. This message connects our deep longing for something more with the hope made possible through the resurrection, reminding us that Jesus keeps His promises and offers new life that lasts beyond this moment. (04/05/2026)

In this message from the Between the Lines series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant shows how Jesus meets us in our struggles with real compassion and power. Hebrews 4 reminds us that Jesus understands every pressure we face because He lived it Himself, yet He never gave in to temptation. He is the One who stands in the gap for us and offers the mercy, strength, and help we need in the middle of our toughest battles. Instead of trying harder on our own, we are invited to draw near to Him and experience the freedom and confidence that come from His grace at work in our everyday lives (03/22/2026)

In this message from the Between the Lines series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant teaches on the question What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God and why does this matter to us? Drawing from Hebrews 1 and 2, we see that Jesus is not only a teacher or a miracle worker but the full and exact expression of who God is. He shows us God's character, His heart, and His desire to be known. Pastor Trey explains why understanding Jesus as the Son of God shapes our view of God, strengthens our confidence in Him, and gives us a secure foundation for life. This message invites us to see Jesus more clearly, trust Him more fully, and discover why His identity changes everything for us today. (03/15/2026)

In this message from the Greater series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant invites us to see our future with fresh hope as we trust God for more than we can imagine. Rooted in the story of 1 Chronicles 29, this teaching calls us to live with radical dependence and radical generosity as we pursue the vision God has given our church. Pastor Trey reminds us that God is able to do abundantly more than we ask or think, and when we respond with open hands and willing hearts, we step into the joy and purpose He has for us. Discover how saying yes in faith today can shape lives, stories, and generations to come. (03/08/2026)

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What do we do when we struggle to like someone? In this message from the Divided series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant shows how Jesus offers a better way forward in a world that often feels split apart. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us that real change begins inside us as God reshapes our hearts to reflect His goodness, compassion, and peace. Through practical wisdom and powerful truths about our identity as God's image-bearers, we learn how to let go of cynicism, see others with fresh eyes, and intentionally build healthier relationships. This message invites us to choose unity over division, become people who lift others up, and walk the road of peace even when it's difficult. (02/08/2026)

In this message from the Divided series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant looks at what Jesus teaches us about handling hurt in a world where conflict and division feel normal. Using the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, he shows how humility, honesty, gentleness, and forgiveness become the off ramp from bitterness and brokenness. Whether your hurt is recent or rooted deep in your past, Jesus offers a path toward freedom, healing, and a healthier heart. Discover how bringing your pain into the light, releasing the need for revenge, and leaning on God's strength can break the cycle of division and help you live whole again. (02/01/2026)

The Book of Strange New Things invites us to hear the Bible as it truly is; a strange, challenging, and unfamiliar book that disrupts our assumptions and demands a response. This series calls us to relearn how to read Scripture through the lens of Jesus, with humility, trust, and expectation, as we step together into a year of encountering God's Word anew.

In this final message of the Built to Last series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant teaches how God invites us to move beyond an inward focus and live with meaningful purpose in the world around us. Through the encouragement of 1 John, we're reminded that loving God is always connected to loving people in ways they can see and feel. Pastor Trey challenges us to bless our community, build real relationships, and courageously share our story so that even one more person might find life in Jesus. This message is a call to step into a full, joy filled life by choosing to live others first wherever God has placed us. (01/25/2026)

What does it really mean to live out our faith together as the church? In this message from the Built to Last series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God's design for Christian community through the book of 1 John. We were never meant to follow Jesus alone. God formed the church to be a family where love, protection, service, and belonging shape lives that endure. This sermon challenges us to move beyond attending church and into becoming the church by showing up for one another, guarding truth together, and serving as partners in God's mission. Discover how authentic relationships with other believers strengthen our faith, reflect God's love to the world, and help us build a life that truly lasts. (01/18/2026

What does it really take to build a life that lasts? It starts with our relationship with God. In this message from the Built to Last series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the book of 1 John to reveal both the challenge and the hope of growing closer to God. We confront the reality of sin and how it damages our relationship with Him, but we also discover the incredible grace God has given us through Jesus, our Advocate and sacrifice. Rather than living by fear or rule keeping, we are invited into a deeper love for God that transforms our hearts, reshapes our desires, and leads us into freedom. This message calls us out of shame, into the light, and toward a thriving, lasting relationship with God. (01/11/2026)

As we begin a new year, many of us carry fresh hopes for growth, change, and strength but experience the same patterns breaking down by midyear. In this message, Pastor Trey Hildebrant launches the Built to Last series by asking a deeper question: what does it actually mean to grow in a way that lasts? Rooted in 1 John, this sermon reframes spiritual growth away from temporary resolutions and toward lasting transformation. True growth is not measured by how much we know, but by how closely our lives reflect what we believe. It is the steady shrinking of the gap between knowledge and obedience, and a daily movement from self-reliance to dependence on God. Pastor Trey introduces a simple framework for a life built to last: growing up in our relationship with God, in with other believers, and out in love and mission toward the world. Through Scripture, practical examples, and Jesus' invitation to take on His easy yoke, we are reminded that strength does not come from trying harder, but from drawing nearer. This message invites us to step into a new year not driven by pressure or performance, but anchored in a faith that endures. Growth. Faith. Dependence. (01/04/2026)

In this message from the True Story Christmas series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores the invitation of faith through the life of John the Baptist, the one chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus. Before the manger, before the ministry of Christ, God was already at work through faithful obedience, quiet waiting, and a willingness to trust His promises. The story of John the Baptist reminds us that faith is not about visibility or recognition but about saying yes to God's purpose even when the full picture is still unfolding. Through Luke 1, we see how God works behind the scenes, using faith filled obedience to accomplish His redemptive plan. This message challenges us to consider how God may be inviting us to trust Him more deeply, to believe His promises, and to live faithfully as part of His greater story this Christmas season. (12/21/2025)

In this message Pastor Trey Hildebrant invites us to slow down during the Christmas season and rediscover the true story that gives faith its power. Walking through Mary's encounter with the angel in Luke 1, we see that faith is not blind certainty or perfect understanding but humble trust in the God who is Most High and always at work beyond what we can see. The Christmas story reminds us that God initiates our rescue and invites us into a real relationship with Him where doubts can be brought honestly and belief can grow deeply. When we choose to trust that nothing is impossible with God and draw near to Him in humility and prayer, faith moves from head knowledge to heart transformation and begins to reshape who we are and how we live. (12/14/2025)

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This week Pastor Trey shared from Isaiah 53 about the redeemer who was prophesied hundreds of hears before he arrived. Are you missing God's redemption story for you? What is the grand story of God's redeeming love that most Christians are missing? Listen in as Pastor Trey shares 4 things from scripture that answer the question.

On this episode, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk through Five Reasons why our Integrity is so important at followers of Jesus.

This Sunday marks a defining moment for our church family as we welcome our new Senior Teaching Pastor, Trey Hildebrant. In his first message at First Orlando, Pastor Trey shares his heart, his calling, and his promises to our church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2, he invites us to move forward together in “A Beautiful Way Forward” — a life of gospel conviction, faithfulness, and unity as we follow Jesus and love our city. (11/09/2025)

On this episode of the Connecting Faith to Life Podcast, Pastor Tommy and Pastor Trey talk about how to judge as followers of Christ.