Trinity Church of Portland - Sermons

In this sermon series on Genesis 1–11, Pastor Thomas Terry examines the foundational truths of creation, sin, judgment, and redemption. In this Sermon, he dives into the story of Noah and the Flood—not as a simple children’s tale, but as a powerful narrative of divine judgment, mercy, and salvation. Through the themes of Creation, De-Creation, Re-Creation, and New Creation, we uncover how the flood foreshadows the coming judgment and how Christ is our true and better Ark—the only refuge from the wrath of God.

How do we raise wise children in a world that often pulls them away from godliness? In this episode of the Trinity Church Podcast, Guest Preacher; Senior Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church, Juan Sanchez unpacks the biblical foundation for faithful spiritual parenting. Rooted in Proverbs 3:1-12, this sermon explores how all Christians—whether parents, mentors, or spiritual disciplers—are called to shepherd the next generation with biblical instruction and corrective discipline.Through Scripture, Pastor Juan highlights:• God’s original mission—to raise godly offspring (Genesis 1:28, Malachi 2:15).• The goal of spiritual parenting—shepherding the heart, not just modifying behavior.• Practical wisdom from Proverbs—how positive instruction and loving correction work together.• The role of the gospel—why true heart obedience comes only through Christ’s transforming power.Parenting is challenging, but we are not alone. Listen in as we seek to raise wise children for the glory of God and rely on His grace in every step.

In this Sermon, Thomas walks us through Colossians 2:1–5, highlighting Paul’s deep pastoral struggle for believers he had never met face to face. He explores how Paul’s own transformation drives his passion for unity, encouragement, and anchoring our faith in Christ’s wisdom—while warning us to stay on guard against deceptive teachings. It’s a brief but powerful look at the heart of a pastor longing for the church to flourish.

In this sermon, we continue our journey through Genesis, moving from the creation and fall into the tragic consequences of sin. Genesis 4-5 shows us what life looks like outside the Garden, where sin quickly takes hold—culminating in Cain’s murder of his brother, Abel. Yet, even as human sinfulness spirals, God’s grace remains steadfast.We explore two central themes:1. The Sinfulness of Sin (Genesis 4:1-16) – Sin is described as a plague that corrupts hearts and relationships. Cain’s half-hearted worship, envy, and unchecked anger lead to destruction, but God, in His mercy, warns and even protects him.2. The Goodness of God (Genesis 4:17-5:32) – Amidst human rebellion, God remains faithful, preserving a lineage of hope through Seth and eventually Noah. Even in the genealogies, we see glimpses of redemption, pointing us to Christ, whose blood speaks a better word than Abel’s.This passage reminds us that sin must be dealt with honestly—it cannot be ignored or allowed to grow. But it also points us to our need for God’s redeeming work, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.

This week, we dive into the pivotal moment of humanity’s fall in Genesis 3, where deception and disobedience fracture the harmony of creation. We examine how sin distorts our relationship with God, each other, and the world—introducing shame, suffering, and separation. Yet even in judgment, we see the glimmers of redemption as God offers the first gospel promise. As we reflect on the consequences of the fall, we also look forward to Christ, the true and better Adam, who restores what was lost and leads us back to communion with God.

In this sermon, we examine our deep need for genuine connection in a world filled with digital distractions—a need that God recognized long before modern technology. Drawing from Genesis 2, we unpack God’s timeless blueprint for relationships and, specifically, for marriage. The message is organized into four themes: The Problem, The Provider, The Plan, and The Picture, which together reveal how God designed us as relational beings meant for community, covenant, and intimacy. This divine blueprint for marriage shows us that marriage is not merely a social construct but a sacred covenant that mirrors the unity within the Trinity and ultimately points us to Christ. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or part of a church community, this sermon challenges us to embrace God’s authentic design for intimacy and to pursue real, vulnerable connection over artificial substitutes.

In this sermon, Andrey Gorban explores humanity’s deep longing for Eden, reflected in our love for nature. Genesis 2 shifts from the broad view of creation to God’s personal work—forming Adam, placing him in a garden of beauty and abundance, and giving him the tasks of working and keeping it.However, Adam is given a command: do not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. His eventual disobedience brings death, but Gorban points to Christ—the second Adam—who restores what was lost through His sacrifice on a tree. Revelation 22 reminds us that, through Him, we are not just longing for Eden; we are headed back to it.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our new sermon series for 2025, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Our sermon this morning was preached by Cody Cannon. This sermon titled "The Rest" was from Genesis 2:1-3 and detailed how God rested following his creation work. Ultimately, our resting is defined by God's resting. Then, our resting demonstrates our surrender to God, is meant to be done in community as a sign that we belong to God, and it is a reminder of God's grace to us. Thankfully we approach the Sabbath as those under the new covenant who know Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath having fulfilled it perfectly and this allows us to intentionally honor the Sabbath as Christians, in community and worship, and with great anticipation for when we will enter into the complete rest with God in the new creation.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our current sermon series, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. This morning our sermon titled, The Filling was preached by Andrey Gorban from Genesis 1:14-31 .

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we continued with our new sermon series for 2025, "Genesis: A Beautiful But Broken World" preaching through the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Our sermon this morning was preached by Thomas Terry. In this sermon we saw "The Forming" from Genesis 1:3-13—the first three days of creation. When Moses wrote Genesis he began with the creation account—light from darkness, order from chaos, something from nothing. Christians throughout history have held different perspectives on the creation timing and explanation of the days of creation. We must approach this with some humility and charity, yet at the same time affirm that in the beginning God created everything. On the first day, we see that God Himself is light as He lights up the darkness prior to creating the Sun and Moon. This establishes time—light from darkness, the ordered way in which time is measured. On the second day God creates space, called the expanse which is the sky that exists between the ocean and the clouds. Finally, on day three God arranged lands between the waters below, which are the seas. God then commands the seeded plants to grow on the lands, many of which will be for food to sustain life. This should encourage us to be light in the dark world in which we live. We are children of light and able to bring the light of the Gospel to the people we know and meet in our world. Let this remind us of God's great provision for us in His creation, and in His saving work that brought us into the light, the Light of Jesus Christ.