Tom Messer - Trinity Baptist Church

This sermon explores the final petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the need for deliverance from evil through prayer and faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Tom Messer emphasizes that evil comes both from internal temptations and external trials, and that true deliverance is found in understanding God's character and the significance of Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The sermon concludes by connecting this theme to the observance of the Lord's Supper, reinforcing the centrality of Jesus in overcoming evil and temptation.

This sermon explores the fifth petition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the need for forgiveness, both from God and towards others. Pastor Tom Messer emphasizes that forgiveness is central to Christian life, discussing the initial forgiveness received at salvation and the ongoing need for forgiveness in daily life. He highlights the importance of owning one's sins, focusing on God's grace rather than self-worth, and the transformative power of forgiveness in releasing us from the past and granting new beginnings.

This sermon explores the importance of prayer in the Christian life, focusing on the petition "Give us this day our daily bread" from the Lord's Prayer. It emphasizes prioritizing a relationship with God over material requests, understanding God's abundant provision, and approaching prayer with confidence, perspective, and humility. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's power, grace, and wisdom when seeking His provision.

In a world marked by chaos and uncertainty, Pastor Tom Messer unpacks what it means to live faithfully in the midst of spiritual warfare. Rooted in Ephesians 6 and the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane, this message challenges us to move beyond passivity and boldly embrace God’s will—echoing the powerful words, “Thy will be done.”We’re reminded that true fulfillment isn’t found in chasing our own desires, but in surrendering to God’s purpose and trusting His sovereign plan, even when life is hard to understand. As followers of Christ, we’re called to be salt and light—living out the gospel with courage, conviction, and hope in today’s culture.

In this powerful exploration of the Lord's Prayer, we delve into the profound meaning behind 'Thy kingdom come.' This phrase isn't just about a future heavenly realm, but a dynamic, developing reality that can transform our lives here and now. The kingdom of God is described as righteousness, peace, joy, and power in the Holy Spirit. As we pray for God's kingdom to come, we're inviting these qualities to flood our hearts and minds, reshaping our inner world to better handle our outer circumstances. This message challenges us to surrender our self-rule and embrace God's reign, comparing it to the thawing of Narnia - where the true king's return brings life and renewal to a frozen world. By understanding this, we can approach our daily lives as ambassadors of God's kingdom, living out heavenly values in a world that desperately needs them.

In this powerful exploration of the Lord's Prayer, we're invited to reimagine our approach to communicating with God. The central message revolves around the importance of praise and authenticity in our spiritual lives. By focusing on the phrase 'Hallowed be thy name,' we're challenged to put God at the center of our existence, much like the sun in our solar system. This shift in perspective can radically transform how we handle life's challenges and perceive our problems. The lesson draws fascinating parallels between our spiritual orbit around God and the physical laws that govern our universe, encouraging us to recalibrate our lives with God as the ultimate priority. As we delve deeper into this teaching, we're prompted to examine our own prayer habits and consider how we can cultivate a more genuine, relationally-focused connection with our Heavenly Father.

In this powerful exploration of guilt and grace, we dive deep into Psalm 51, where King David pours out his heart after committing adultery with Bathsheba. We learn that true guilt stems from violating God's laws, not just society's norms. The message reveals three key symptoms of unresolved guilt: loss of inner joy, physical heaviness, and broken fellowship with God. But there's hope! We're reminded that repentance isn't just feeling sorry; it's a complete change of mind, heart, and will. The beautiful truth is that God's grace is greater than our sin. Just as Jesus cried out on the cross, 'My God, why have you forsaken me?', He took our punishment so we could be forgiven. This profound realization can transform our lives, freeing us from the cycle of guilt and empowering us to live for Him who died for us.

In this powerful exploration of doubt and faith, we delve into Psalm 73, a profound case study of the human heart. We discover that doubt isn't a sign of weakness, but a pathway to stronger faith. The psalmist's journey from certainty to doubt, and back to a deeper certainty, mirrors our own struggles when our beliefs clash with our experiences. We learn that it's not about having an impregnable life, but about building our shaky lives on the firm foundation of God's truth. The message reminds us that appearances can be deceiving - what we see in the world isn't always real or true. Instead, we're called to walk by faith, not by sight, anchoring our identity in God's unchanging character. This lesson is particularly relevant in our social media age, where filtered realities can shake our faith. By bringing our doubts into God's presence and grasping His hand, we can find stability in life's storms.

In this powerful exploration of Psalm 8, we're invited to rediscover our true identity and self-worth as children of God. The psalmist marvels at the vastness of creation, yet reminds us that we are uniquely made in God's image, crowned with glory and honor. This message challenges us to look beyond the false foundations of self-worth our culture promotes - performance, possessions, or people's opinions - and instead find our value in our Creator. We're encouraged to embrace the awe-inspiring truth that the God who crafted the universe with His fingers also thinks of us and cares for us deeply. This perspective shift can transform our struggles with insecurity and inadequacy, reminding us that our identity is received, not achieved. As we wrestle with life's challenges, let's remember that our worth is rooted in God's love and Jesus' redemptive work, not in our accomplishments or appearances.