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Year C – Trinity Sunday – June 15, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd John 16:12-15 Athanasian Creed Grace and Peace to you from our Lord, Jesus Christ, who is God and the Holy Spirit… the Three-in-One. Amen. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday… now I have several clergy friends who prefer to gloss over this one, but given how cloudy our understanding of the Trinity is, I thought we should dig in, yes? So today… Trinity Sunday… is a different sort of festival… in that what we are celebrating is actually… our church doctrine… it is the church's explanation of God's nature as three-in-one… one-in-three… or rather, we should say… Today we celebrate our almost understanding of God's nature. I say almost, because… it isn't perfect… no description we can imagine or create will truly capture who God is… and that's also the point. Nothing we can say about God will fully describe God's being because God is massive and ultimately beyond our full understanding. God is mystery… and wonder… and awe… And yet… This massive and mysterious God yearns for a relationship with us… a personal relationship with humanity… God wanted that so much that God came and walked with us in the person of Jesus Christ. Our great and powerful God… in a poor and humble human body. God came and shared our joy and our pain… lived a human life with us… and submitted himself to our most incredibly violent actions… all to show us how much God was invested in this relationship. And after Jesus defeated death, and was resurrected from the tomb… he continued to share life with us before ascending to heaven, but not before drawing our attention to the Holy Spirit… Our advocate… the Holy Spirit of God… the very breath of God that fills our lungs and permeates our lives… God who surrounds us… and lives within us. God, the mighty and powerful creator… Jesus… our humble redeemer and friend… and Spirit… the one who sustains us and saturates our world… Distinct in their divinity but together as one… one God. “One God in trinity, and the Trinity in unity, neither confusing the persons nor dividing the divine being… the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, equal in glory, coeternal in majesty.” Makes perfect sense, yes? As humans, in a relationship, we want to set parameters… we want to understand and know the other person… We like to believe that fully knowing another is actually possible. For example… my parents have been married for forty-nine years. I'd say they know each other very well… they can anticipate each other's reactions and moods. But occasionally, they still surprise each other… And my husband and I have been married almost twenty-two years… we respond in unison so often that we suspect we might share a brain. But we are still – all of us – separate people with different perspectives on life. Think about your closest relationship… perhaps with your spouse… or a sibling or cousin… maybe a life-long best friend. You know this person through and through… you can describe and anticipate this person's thoughts and reactions… You have laughed together… cried together… and yet, you are not them… they are not you… Even the person you know the most is distinct from you in such a way that prevents you from ever fully understanding what it is… to be them… And your person… the one you have in mind now… is human… How much more than that is our God? With God… full knowledge and understanding will always be… just beyond our reach. And that's ok. For us to be invested in our relationships with anyone, but particularly with God, we must invest our time in them. We must share our full life with them… laugh and cry together… learn and grow together. With God… Jesus… Spirit… we dwell in our learning and growing through prayer, worship, and spending time in the Scriptures… laughing together… crying together… giving thanks for God's enduring faithfulness. In our scriptures, we read and relive God's interactions with our ancestors so that we can be attuned to God's interactions with us. Because God did not stop acting after Revelation was written! We come together in worship and praise, and we wait for the Lord to come to us… to meet us in our lives… we nurture our relationship with God so that when God shows up, we recognize the one who calls us beloved. Our doctrine of the Trinity… our best attempt at describing God's three-in-oneness… wasn't handed to the disciples as a list of terms and conditions to accompany the Holy Spirit… This doctrine… this way of understanding… developed over a few hundred years of faithful followers of Jesus trying to make sense of what happened… trying to understand how these events fit in with the Hebrew scriptures and laws, and with the writings and teachings they'd gathered since Jesus's death and resurrection… The Trinity is our best attempt at describing God's divine presence in and with and through all things in all places… for all time and even outside of time. Our understanding of the Trinity came from those who dedicated their time and attention to their relationship with God… and allowed that relationship to reveal new discoveries about our Creator… Redeemer… and Sustainer. The Three-in-one… One-in-three. However, what we celebrate today is not the doctrine itself per se, but that this idea gave us a new lens through which to revisit Scripture… a new perspective to help us understand our interactions with the Divine. This new perspective helped us realize that God… Jesus… Spirit… have always been… and were always there… and will be until the end of time… eternally together, yet separate… and eternally one. And so, this doctrine is the lens through which we now hear Jesus's parting words to his disciples… on the night in which he was betrayed. Jesus knows they cannot fully grasp the meaning of all that is about to occur… and that they won't fully understand everything he has taught them up until that point, until after he has defeated death. He knows that they will need to remember his words to understand… but he promises them that they will have help. God's Holy Spirit will surround them and guide them toward truth… will guide them in their continued living as disciples of Jesus. God's Holy Spirit will permeate their lives and continue to glorify God… to make God known for them… just as the Holy Spirit continues to glorify God for us. Jesus says of the Holy Spirit that it will continue to make Jesus known to them… because it will guide them in his teaching… just as Jesus' teaching has made God the Father known. The inspiration and guidance we receive from the Holy Spirit is not independent of God or Jesus… for the Spirit and Jesus and God are one. And yet… exactly how it is that God… Jesus… Spirit so saturates our very being remains a mystery that we know is true. We know it is true because we feel God all around us, we share stories of encountering God, and we do our best with our limited language to describe God's awesomeness… knowing that the full scope of God is just beyond our grasp. Kallistos Ware was an English bishop and theologian of the Eastern Orthodox Church, and he wrote, “We see that it is not the task of Christianity to provide easy answers to every question, but to make us progressively aware of a mystery. God is not so much the object of our knowledge, as the cause of our wonder.” It is our wonder that keeps us invested in this amazing relationship with our Creator… and it is our awe that reminds us who we are and whose we are… We seek the triune God who reveals themselves to us as three… and yet one… the source of our life and our salvation… A divine mystery that we can explore for our whole lives, knowing and accepting that full knowledge is not for us in this life. And that's ok. We can celebrate our almost understanding, using the doctrine of the Trinity as our lens through which we read, and grow in awareness of God's story… Always leaving room for wonder and awe for our Creator… Redeemer… and Sustainer… the three-in-one… and one-in-three. Amen.
In this exclusive TalkAbout interview by Worship Together, Tauren Wells challenges us with a powerful question: Is your church focused on the Cross? Tauren dives deep into what it means to center our faith on Christ's sacrifice rather than on personal performance. Along the way, he also explores an important reflection for every believer: Are you working for God, or resting with Him? This conversation will encourage you to realign your heart, renew your purpose, and reevaluate the true source of your talent. Watch the full episode availble on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ9_QFEmjbY&t=1s
In a world full of differences, it's easy to drift apart. But God calls us to worship side by side—united in His peace, His Word, and His name. Let's talk about how we can worship together in unity and what it means to share lives as His Church.
Students Luke Heskett and Isaac Jenkins.1 Peter 3:15
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 16. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lauren Chandler. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
This weekend on "The Chosen People," Dr. Mitch Glaser and Robert Walter explore the prophet Zechariah's dramatic picture of Jerusalem's future and Israel's national redemption. Through careful study of Scripture, they will show us how current events in Israel may connect to ancient prophecies about a Jewish spiritual awakening and the coming kingdom.
Using, *gasp*, logic! Have you ever considered why Jesus was crucified? Was it the feeding the 5k of people at once? Was it the healing of the blind or causing the lame to walk again? No, it was none of those reasons. It was because he claimed to be God in the flesh. Grab your bible viewer and lets investigate these claims and examine this portion of scripture that points to the divinity of Jesus Christ. Who knows you might even "double down" yourself and stake your claim that Jesus is who he claims to be!RiverSide Church3045 Richardson Bridge RdPrinceton NCSunday Morning at 10 am.Sunday Afternoon at 6 pm.Wednesday Night at 7 pm.https://linktr.ee/attheriverTo watch the video of this podcast click --> https://youtu.be/eynct1w0kCk#church #localchurch #princetonnc #goldsboronc #faith #christianchurch #biblestudy #biblechurch #churchservice #WorshipTogether #theriver #attheriver #riversidechurch#faith
In this message, Pastor Candace Pringle discusses how we are to maintain our vibrancy through worship, from Acts 2.CHURCH is a winter 2025 series about how the early church operated, and how we should too.Find sermon notes, discussion questions, and more, at https://fv.church/media-blog-2025/2025/1/13/church
It has been our prayer and intention to cultivate a diverse worship community that reflects the city of Durham, NC, where we serve. Our intention is to worship the Lord, our God, through a variety of styles in an effort to invite and edify the whole body of Christ, the nonbeliever, the new to Christ, the church as well as the unchurched. MUSICIANS: Nate Crosby: electric organ (?) Dorien Dotson: drums Rebecca Kleinmann: flute Patrick Pasquierello: acoustic guitar Charles Sands: keys Jake Seashore: electric guitar Timothy Martin Stam: bass guitar VOCALISTS: Tianna Berkel: vocals Tina Deshayes: vocals Mary Liz Elliot: vocals Daphne Inglis-Jones: vocals Ty Garrett: vocals Andrew Kelly: vocals Tyron Lucas: vocals Evan Marbury: vocals Lauren Miller: vocals Kim Phipps: vocals Nia Sands: vocals Tim Yardley: vocals Elizabeth Youssef: vocals CHRIST CENTRAL TEAM: Music Director/Producer: Charles Sands Director/Editor: Bradley Moore Audio Engineer: Caique Vidal Audio Mix: Charles Sands Videographers: Bradley Moore, Stephen Broome
A devotional study explaining why we should gather together for worship as Christians -- especially as we come to the end of time. What are the benefits? Let's find out.Colossians 3:16 KJVLet the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.Hebrews 10:23-25 KJVLet us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.---If you have any questions or comments, please send them to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comRelated Podcasts:It Is All About WorshipThe Purpose of the Holy ScripturesThe Scriptures are Inspired by GodSpiritual Things are Spiritually DiscernedEnd-Time Prophecy PrimerThree Crucial MessagesThe Hour of His Judgment is ComeAnother Angel — Warning RepeatedWhy Hasn't Christ Returned Yet - Part 1 (at TrueWisdom)Why Hasn't Christ Returned Yet - Part 2 (at TrueWisdom)Support the show------During many of our podcasts, you will hear us make reference to “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study,” a document which outlines core concepts shown in the scriptures that will help you better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have done a whole podcast series on these principles which can be found here (https://BibleStudy.ASBzone.com/357512/8572886).Lastly, we recommend that you check out https://TrueWisdom.buzzsprout.com for additional Bible Study podcasts, covering many different Bible topics, and done in a slightly different format from the podcasts on this channel.We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.
This week at NTC Massena, Pastor Jessica shares with us as we continue in our growing series. Sharing an incredibly good word on Patient Endurance! We know you will be challenged and Encouraged as you listen to this word! Join us every week as we Grow and Worship Together!
This Sunday at NTC Massena, Pastor Greg continues our series on Growing. This week we talk about Generosity and Thankfulness and the crucial role they play in following Jesus! Join us every week as we Grow and Worship Together!
Corporate worship is a holy, sacred, set apart activity in the earth. There is no other gathering in this temporal world that can replicate what uniquely happens when the saints of God gather to worship Him. In corporate worship God reveals, relocates and realigns. When we worship together, we are changed together.
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Cantos de Alabanza:Coritos de: Miel San MarcosLa Batalla Tuya Es de: Phil WickhamSanto Por Siempre de: Bethel MusicLa Bondad de Dios de: Worship Together
#WorshipTogether #PraiseAndWorship #FaithInActionJoin us live to hear from Pastor Jesse preaching on Celebrating Freedom out of 1 Corinthians.————-Download our app today!https://subsplash.com/elkpointbaptist...#FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #WorshipTogether #SundayService #LiveChurch #PraiseAndWorship #FaithJourney #GodsWord #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchFamily #ShareTheWord #GraceFilled #HopeInChrist #SpreadTheGospel #LiveStreamingFaith #baptist #biblestudy #sermon #preaching
#WorshipTogether #PraiseAndWorship #FaithInActionJoin us live to hear from Pastor Jesse preaching on Joseph our of Genesis.————-Download our app today!https://subsplash.com/elkpointbaptist...#FaithInAction #ChurchCommunity #WorshipTogether #SundayService #LiveChurch #PraiseAndWorship #FaithJourney #GodsWord #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchFamily #ShareTheWord #GraceFilled #HopeInChrist #SpreadTheGospel #LiveStreamingFaith #baptist #biblestudy #sermon #preaching
Real Corporate Worship I. Requires Committed Leadership 1. Consecrated Leadership 2. Cooperative Leadership II. Requires Careful Preparation III. Includes Community Participation
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This weeks family speakers talk about worshiping together and what that should look like and how we are called to worship in spirit and in truth.
Refresh Your Friendships | HEBREWS 10:24-25 | Week 5 The gathering of the church to worship is vital to the honor of God's name, the strengthening of a Christian's soul, and to the encouragement of other Christian friends.
Pastor Greg starts a new sermon series "Some Assembly Required" with challenging us to worship God together in spirit and in truth.
Cantos de Alabanza:La Bondad de Dios de: Worship TogetherTumbas a Jardines de: Elevation Español Mismo Dios de: Elevation WorshipQuiero Levantar Mis Manos de: Majo y DanLa Sangre de Jesús de: Charity Gayle
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The Bible's witness is clear: When the people of God gather for corporate worship, their children are to be with them in the service. That's the unmistakable record found throughout Scripture. Yet in the 20th century, many congregations abandoned this established biblical norm, starting Children's Churches and other youth-centered ministries that separated families during weekly worship. In this podcast, Scott Brown and Jason Dohm, joined by special guest Sam Waldron, discuss the resurgence of family-integrated worship that has come as Christians have set aside pragmatic and worldly practices for the simple truths of Scripture. This move to follow God's prescriptions for worship and church life, rather than man's inventions, has transformed churches and families for the better. While there's still room for growth, those committed to the Word will find blessing as they obey God from the heart. Additional Resources A Weed in the Church: How a Culture of Age Segregation is Harming the Next Generation, Fragmenting the Family, and Dividing the Church A Declaration of the Complementary Roles of Church and Family The Family at Church: How Parents Are Tour Guides of Joy
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We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is 1 Chronicles 16. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lauren Chandler. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe to Crossway's newest podcast 'Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin' here!
Sometimes we wonder why we would worship God, and God graciously invites us in to worship Him and gives us the why.
In this conversation, Jimi Williams shares insights and advice on various aspects of the music industry, particularly in the context of worship music. He emphasizes the importance of conversations that go beyond the business side and focus on personal growth, dreams, and challenges. Jimi also highlights the significance of trust and relationships in working with artists and writers. He advises worship leaders transitioning to songwriting to stay connected to their local church and be prolific in their writing. Jimi emphasizes the value of the local church in the worship industry and cautions against treating worship as merely an industry. Finally, he reflects on his journey from playing in cover bands to becoming the President of Jesus Culture Music and expresses gratitude for the opportunities and experiences that have shaped his career. Takeaways Dreams and career paths can change and evolve over time. Leaving a job on good terms and maintaining relationships is important. Worship Together was a revolutionary resource for worship leaders. Being a label president involves both creativity and pastoral care. Conversations in the music industry should go beyond business matters and focus on personal growth, dreams, and challenges. Worship leaders transitioning to songwriting should stay connected to their local church and be prolific in their writing. The local church plays a vital role in the worship industry, and worship should not be treated as merely an industry. Chapters 05:00 Early Dreams and Career Beginnings 15:00 Transition to Church Ministry 25:00 Return to the Music Industry 35:00 The Birth of Worship Together 40:00 Evolution of Worship Together 41:00 Becoming President of Jesus Culture Music 41:44 The Role of Conversations in the Music Industry 45:13 Advice for Worship Leaders Transitioning to Songwriting 51:19 The Importance of the Local Church in Worship Music 52:02 Living the Dream: From Cover Bands to President of Jesus Culture Music --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springboardmusic/support
Glad you could join us as we continue our series, Church, What Am I Missing? with Senior Pastor, Pete Chiofalo as his talk includes verses 1st Timothy 3:14-16. If you weren't able to make it for today's talk you can catch up right here, enjoy the talk!
The start of December means we are beginning our advent devotional "Invited to Worship" that I just released! Listen along as I explain how God put this idea on my heart, what the writing process was like, and this very special first devotional that inspires you to use the gifts God has specifically put inside you. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, it's not too late! Order on Amazon today: Link here Need a good Christmas gift? Check out my new Christmas merch here!
Listen to DawnChere Wilkerson's talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 where she shares about the practice of daily surrender, bearing fruit, and being shaped into who God created you to be.
Listen to Dwan Hill's talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 as he shares about the importance of remaining grounded by remembering what we were created for, discerning righteous work over rebellious toil, and understanding our joy and purpose in Jesus.
Listen to Derrick DeLain's talk from Worship Together Conference 2023 as he shares about the importance of sabbath, finding a holy balance between work and rest, and finding ultimate joy in the presence of God.
Listen to our panel discussion “Bringing People with You” from Worship Together Conference 2023. Kristian Stanfill (Passion), Bryan and Katie Torwalt (Jesus Culture), Jad Gillies (Hillsong), and Cody Carnes (The Belonging Co.) discuss the importance of leading well by building trust, authenticity, and unity within your worship team and congregation.
In this conversation from Worship Together 2023, we asked a panel of experts (Josh Pauley, Jenny Black, Jackie Brewster, and Dr. Jon Ebert) to share their thoughts on what it means to to cultivate a sound mind as individuals and within our teams. In this discussion, our panel talks about the importance of creating psychologically safe environments, how media & screen time affect our creativity, why we need to take care of ourselves, how to do a digital detox and more.
Our first message from Worship Together 2023 Conference! Banning Liebscher (Head Pastor at Jesus Culture) talks about the need for pure worship to come from a pure heart, the key ingredients to kingdom success: faithfulness + obedience, acknowledging insecurities about success and more. Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
In honor of Gateway Worship's brand new album Crowns Down we're sharing our conversation with their team where we dive into the history of their church's music, their heart for the local church, the importance of stewarding your worship team, creating space to fail and more. Get song resources for Crowns Down album here.
Do you ever look at co-workers or family members from another generation and think "They Just Don't Get It!" This message will help you understand why different generations think so differently, and how we can come together to create a truly multi-generational church community. The diagram of the generations can be found at https://levpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sheet.jpg The message this morning draws heavily upon the work of Haydn Shaw and his book "Sticking Points - how to get 5 generations working together" We apologize for the sound quality - it does get better as the message goes on :-) Music Credit from Gen X: "Bitter Sweet Symphony" from "Urban Hymns" by The Verve, 1997
Do you ever look at co-workers or family members from another generation and think "They Just Don't Get It!" This message will help you understand why different generations think so differently, and how we can come together to create a truly multi-generational church community. The diagram of the generations can be found at https://levpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sheet.jpg The message this morning draws heavily upon the work of Haydn Shaw and his book "Sticking Points - how to get 5 generations working together" We apologize for the sound quality - it does get better as the message goes on :-) Music Credit from Gen X: "Bitter Sweet Symphony" from "Urban Hymns" by The Verve, 1997
Do you ever look at co-workers or family members from another generation and think "They Just Don't Get It!" This message will help you understand why different generations think so differently, and how we can come together to create a truly multi-generational church community. The diagram of the generations can be found at https://levpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sheet.jpg The message this morning draws heavily upon the work of Haydn Shaw and his book "Sticking Points - how to get 5 generations working together" We apologize for the sound quality - it does get better as the message goes on :-) Music Credit from Gen X: "Bitter Sweet Symphony" from "Urban Hymns" by The Verve, 1997
Do you ever look at co-workers or family members from another generation and think "They Just Don't Get It!" This message will help you understand why different generations think so differently, and how we can come together to create a truly multi-generational church community. The diagram of the generations can be found at https://levpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sheet.jpg The message this morning draws heavily upon the work of Haydn Shaw and his book "Sticking Points - how to get 5 generations working together" We apologize for the sound quality - it does get better as the message goes on :-) Music Credit from Gen X: "Bitter Sweet Symphony" from "Urban Hymns" by The Verve, 1997
Masterclass, What You Do Matters, Knowing God's Love, 3 Words, Breaking Animal News, Worship Together, Palindromes, BONUS CONTENT: Worship Together Follow-Up; Quotes: “We do what we can...God will do what we can't.” “It's a wonderful thing to get to partner with God in life.” “You have to be aware that we have a limited number of days.” “It gets way better.” “Gratitude is everything.”