Trinity Church of Portland - Sermons

Discover the powerful message of grace as a free gift from God that liberates individuals from performance-based beliefs. Insights into the Reformation highlight the significance of faith in Christ for salvation. The podcast explores the contrast between grace and works righteousness, emphasizing that salvation is unmerited. Biblical examples illustrate the unconditional nature of grace and its transformative power. Embrace the core truth that grace alone fuels purpose, identity, and community in the Christian journey.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland Oregon. This week, our message is from Hebrews 11:35-37 as well as numerous other scriptures and is titled “Sing For Joy Afflicted Saints” and was preached by our guest preacher, Sean Demars.Our sermon this morning is intended to help us all to be more faithful Christians in the face of affliction through looking at the life and ministry of Paul. There are five primary truths related to affliction that we must remember. We are to expect affliction. We must also expect many kinds of affliction. We can expect fruit to come from our affliction. We must communicate our affliction rather than trying to suffer alone. Finally, we must expect justice for our affliction because God will render exact and perfect justice at the end of the age.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland. This week, we began a new series to carry us through Christmas: Light After Darkness: A Sermon Series on the Five Solas.In the midst of the Advent season, when traditions and cultural expectations often take center stage, Light in the Darkness invites us to return to the Gospel’s true meaning through the Reformation’s Five Solas: Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone, Christ Alone, and God’s Glory Alone. These foundational truths reveal the hope, peace, and joy that Jesus—the Light of the World—brought into our darkness. Join us as we root ourselves in God’s Word, celebrate the gift of grace, and remember the Savior who transforms and fuels our worship.In this introduction sermon, Pastor Thomas Terry gave an overview of the Protestant Reformation. He explained how the Five Solas emerged from the Reformation to keep the church anchored in the gospel: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, Scripture Alone, and God's Glory Alone. We were reminded that these Solas remain relevant today, serving as a testament to God’s faithfulness and His promise to preserve His church.

Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland.This week, our message is from Luke 7:36-50 and is titled “The Nature and Extent of God's Forgiveness” and was preached by Thomas Terry. In our text this morning the compassion of Jesus toward sinners is on full display. What starts with a cold and loveless invitation from Simon the Pharisee led to a passionate response of forgiveness to the woman who was a prostitute who entered into the house and anointed Jesus with perfume. This led the Pharisee to view the woman and people like her as dirty and beyond the help of God. He also judged Jesus for allowing the woman to sit with him and anoint him. This should lead us to examine our own hearts to see if we are looking at the worst people among us as beyond the help of Jesus. Like those people, we too have a debt we cannot pay. Every person Jesus saves is a miracle and we must always keep a sober watch on our sin and how Jesus has forgiven it all when we place our faith in Him.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland Oregon. This week, our message is from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 and is titled “From Dust to Glory: Expecting Pain on The Journey Home” and was preached by Andrey Gorban.In our text we see that there is no Christian life free from the trials of sin and suffering. We must then ask ourselves, "Do I rely on God, when I feel like I’m losing control?" God cares for and loves His people and is not indifferent to our suffering. Still it can be difficult at times to reconcile suffering and the sovereignty of God. This is why we must learn to lean on Jesus and his people when difficult times come, and remember that in our weakness Christ's power is perfected in us.

Welcome to our current podcast series, "Christian Living In The Current of Culture," where we study the timeless and relevant truths of 1 Corinthians. Each week, we explore how the Apostle Paul's words guide us in navigating the complexities of living for Christ in today's world.This week, our message brings this series to a conclusion and is from 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 and is titled “Until Next Time, Corinth” and was preached by Andrey Gorban. In our text this morning we see Paul bring his letter to a close with an affectionate tone and a theme of doing the work of the Lord. He exhorts the Corinthians about giving, ministry done God's way, loving and caring for others as mature Christians, but always in love. 

Welcome to our current podcast series, "Christian Living In The Current of Culture," where we study the timeless and relevant truths of 1 Corinthians. Each week, we explore how the Apostle Paul's words guide us in navigating the complexities of living for Christ in today's world.This week, our message is from 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 and is titled “The Rhetorical Taunt” and was preached by Thomas Terry. In our text this morning we see Paul declare the mystery of the end of death when Christ returns and both the dead and the living are instantly given their resurrection bodies. When this happens death is defeated and can no longer hurt God's people.Paul closes by telling us that our response to this hope should be to remain steadfast, immovable, and abounding in the work of the Lord. That is to serve one another in the church by meeting each other's needs and remembering the gospel. Our motivation to serve is to always to be driven by the gospel and what Jesus has done for us.

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Trinity Church of Portland Oregon. This week, our message is from John 11:1-44 and is titled “God's Sovereignty Over Death” and was preached by our guest preacher, Sean Demars.In our text this morning we looked into the death of Lazarus in John 11:1-44. We learned that although death is normal, it is not natural. If we are honest, death is scary, and permanent. We know that God hates death, because we see Jesus having a reaction to the death of Lazarus of anger and agony. It is when we understand the horror of death that we can appreciate the promise of the resurrection. Jesus shows himself to be sovereign over the greatest human problem we have—death. The promise of resurrection is offered to all who believe in Jesus by faith. For those of us who are in Christ, we should find great joy at the promise of Jesus and the resurrection.

Welcome to our current podcast series, "Christian Living In The Current of Culture," where we study the timeless and relevant truths of 1 Corinthians. Each week, we explore how the Apostle Paul's words guide us in navigating the complexities of living for Christ in today's world.This week, our message is from 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 and is titled “The Nature of the Resurrection” and was preached by Thomas Terry. In our text this morning Paul seeks to answer two questions from the Corinthians, How are the dead raised, and with what kind of body do they come? These questions came from a place of foolishness because the Corinthians were following after worldly philosophy and what it taught about the afterlife. Paul points out to them that God has equipped all of his creation with various kinds of bodies all different according to their function in creation. In a similar way our resurrection bodies will differ from our earthly bodies because sin will be eradicated and our new bodies will be imperishable. What was buried in dishonor will be raised in glory and we will be known just as Christ Jesus was known after he was raised. Paul finishes this section by showing us Adam and Jesus who are both head figures but with a massive difference, Jesus is the man of heaven who gives us eternal life. This is the great hope we have in the gospel—the gateway to the future glory we possess.

Welcome to our current podcast series, "Christian Living In The Current of Culture," where we study the timeless and relevant truths of 1 Corinthians. Each week, we explore how the Apostle Paul's words guide us in navigating the complexities of living for Christ in today's world.This week, our message is from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 and is titled “The Hypothetical, Theological, and Personal Implications of the Resurrection” and was preached by Thomas Terry. In our text this morning Paul poses questions to Christians who were doubting the truth of the bodily resurrection of Jesus. He then answers the questions focusing on the fact that every truth about Christianity is built on the truths of the bodily resurrection of Jesus. This guarantees the forgiveness of our sins, and our future hope of glory with God in eternity. Paul closes this section by exhorting Christians to sober up, watch the company we keep, know God, and remember the Gospel—including the resurrection. This should challenge us to live radically and faithfully for Christ because the resurrection is our greatest hope.