Trinity Church of Melbourne: Recent Episodes
Pastor Beau DiFrenna
Trinity Church exists to glorify God and extend His kingdom by living and proclaiming His truth in the world!
Luke describes the remarkable Christlike life and ministry of Stephen, whose martyrdom advanced God’s mission.
The first sin ever to appear in the church was serious, very serious. It was the sin of keeping back. The sin and the judgment upon it serve as a warning to every believer.
God's Word contains His mind and will for our lives. It is our only source of absolute divine authority for us as servants of Jesus Christ.
The church is the community of people who know Jesus intimately, proclaim Jesus confidently, and obey Jesus sacrificially.
Rather than superficial religion, we need supernatural regeneration based on the authority of God's Word, for this work of God produces holiness of heart and it reaches all peoples.
Rather than superficial religion, we need supernatural regeneration based on the authority of God's Word, for this work of God produces holiness of heart and it reaches all peoples.
The second incident that illustrates the gospel falling on a hard and stony heart. Herod's reaction to Jesus, the reason for his reaction and Jesus' response.
What kind of power does unbelief have? From Jesus’ second encounter with His former neighbors, we learn four important truths about unbelief?
In this summary of the early church, Dr. Luke gives several significant descriptions of a healthy body of Christ.
Jesus' parables tell of a kingdom that, despite being unrecognized and rejected by some, is already accomplishing its purpose in the world, and it will one day be gloriously consummated, resulting in eternal judgment for those who reject the gospel and eternal life for those who genuinely trust in Christ and treasure His reward.
When we see Jesus for who He is, we can either repent and receive His mercy, or we can reject Him and experience eternal judgement.
Jesus meets our greatest need by providing for the forgiveness of our sins and by defeating death on our behalf.
This chapter is the most extensive treatment of resurrection in the Bible. Both the resurrection of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospels and the resurrection of believers as promised in the Gospels are here explained.
Every person must choose either to obediently follow Jesus and true teaching, or to disobediently follow their own path and false teaching, a choice with eternal impact.
Every person must choose either to obediently follow Jesus and true teaching, or to disobediently follow their own path and false teaching, a choice with eternal impact.
We do not have to worry or be anxious about anything because God is on His throne; and He will take care of all our present and future needs.
Devote yourself to God alone and gaining eternal treasure in heaven because all other pursuits will fail you.
Our prayers should be directed to our Father, focused on the concerns of our Father, and filled with the needs our Father can supply.
- To glorify Himself (John 14:13).
- To help us (Rom. 8:26).
- To be a way of life. a. In the Spirit (Ephesians 6:18) b. Without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) c. In every church (1 Timothy 2:8)
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day, and He has changed lives down to this day. Are you open to the claims of Christ?
It’s all about Jesus! Learn about our King’s authority and the important relationship He taught between real righteousness and the Scriptures.
Being hungry and thirsty for righteousness is a spiritual hunger that is the opposite of self-righteousness. It speaks of those who seek God's righteousness rather than attempting to establish a righteousness of their own.
Gentleness or meekness is the opposite of being out of control. It is not weakness, but supreme self-control empowered by the Holy Spirit.
"Those who mourn" refers to mourning over sin, the godly sorrow that produces repentance leading to salvation without regret.
"Poor in spirit" is the opposite of self-sufficiency. This speaks of the deep humility of recognizing one's utter spiritual bankruptcy apart from God.
The deity and humanity of Jesus Christ and the nature of His kingdom are clearly predicted.
As the sinless Son of God, Jesus' victory over temptation by relying on God the Father provides the basis and pattern for our own victory over sin and Satan.
Entering the kingdom of heaven requires repenting of sin and trusting in the Son whom God has sent for sinners.
Are you a slave to your own sin? Have you come to the assumption that there is no hope and that there must be something for you to do in order to improve your spiritual situation? It is time to bring all of that to Christ and receive His forgiveness and His freedom.
To begin one of the most celebrated chapters in all of Scripture, Paul describes the believers' new life in the Spirit.
Living for Christ affects our actions and our attitude towards suffering, resources, relationships, and how we pray, love, and serve.