Trinity Church of Portland - Sermons

The text of our sermon displays the side of Jesus preaching about the seriousness of sin related both to causing other Christians to stumble, and sin that jeopardizes our relationship with Jesus. Jesus warns that hell is a reality for the one who embraces sin. The good news of the gospel reminds the true believer, they need not fear hell; but the one who has embraced their sin over Jesus must be willing to go to extreme measures to mortify their sin. All true believers can expect to be salted with the fire of trials and suffering that will ultimately refine us, season us, and help us be a preserving influence upon a rotting culture.

In this sermon, Jesus reminds the disciples that he will soon die on the cross and be raised back to life. Jesus uses review and repetition of the gospel with his disciples to challenge their pride and emphasize the danger of pride and tribalism. Pride cannot be easily self-diagnosed and is one of the killers of Christian community. Jesus concludes by teaching his disciples that he has other followers doing mighty works in His name that are not opposed to the disciples. Jesus taught that the greatest of all is a servant, something he modeled for his disciples and for us.

Jesus heals a boy who is mute. The crowds are amazed. What does it mean for us today ?

The Transfiguration. It's a big deal in the Bible. But it's often overlooked by most Christians. Thomas Terry dives into the story this week.

We live in an age where people consider themselves to be their own gods. Yet, Jesus asks his followers to follow another God. Listen in as Thomas Terry unpacks the true cost of following Jesus in today's american culture.

Today Thomas Terry takes a look at the final act in the book of Jonah and examines what it means for Trinity Church in Portland today.

Jonah is God's chosen prophet. Sent to Nenevah to deliver a message. But then he gets angry with the people actually act on his message. Why? Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks it down.

God gives Jonah a second chance and commissions him to go to Nineveh...again. What does Jonah do? And what does it say about God and us? Listen in as Thomas delivers his message on Jonah 3.

How does the story of Jesus and the story of Jonah intersect? Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks it down.

Jonah is swallowed by a large fish. Things seem hopeless for him. He's gonna die soon right? But then... he decides to pray. Listen in as Thomas Terry unpacks this story for Trinity.