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Trinity Communion Church
What happens when we let Jesus speak into the way we handle our money?
This sermon explores the give habit in the discipleship journey at Trinity Communion Church, focusing on why tithing is not an obligation but an invitation. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the example of the Macedonian church, and Paul’s encouragement to the Corinthians, this message highlights tithing as worship and as an expression of love that affirms our trust in God. It challenges us to see giving not as losing something but as aligning our lives with the grace and generosity of Christ the King who gave everything for us.
What profit is there in serving the Lord when life feels confusing or fruitless?
This sermon looks at Malachi and the words of Jesus who calls us to endurance and promises that God sees every struggle. Father Bryan reflects on our longing for fruitfulness and the frustration we feel when our efforts seem empty. Yet God answers with clarity, hope and renewal. Our names are written in his book and the Spirit forms us through patience and discipleship so that our lives bear real and lasting fruit in Christ.
Where can true peace be found when life falls apart?
In Job’s story, we see a man who lost everything yet still declared, I know that my Redeemer lives. This sermon reminds us that even in suffering, God is near. Our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, meets us in pain, restores hope, and brings peace that circumstances cannot shake. Trust that in every trial, His presence remains and His promise of redemption stands.
Have you ever wondered what God really sees when we worship Him?
In this sermon from Isaiah 1, we’re reminded that God looks beyond our songs, rituals, and outward devotion to the true condition of our hearts. The people of Judah were faithful in their religious practices, but their lives were marked by injustice and neglect of the poor. Through Isaiah, God revealed that empty worship offends Him, yet His message was not only one of judgment but of mercy. He calls His people to repentance, to seek justice, correct oppression, and care for the fatherless and the widow. This sermon reminds us that God’s desire is not for hollow sacrifice, but for sincere obedience and compassion. When we turn to Him in humility, He promises to cleanse us, making our scarlet sins white as snow. In Christ, justice and mercy meet, and we are invited to live out that mercy in a world that desperately needs it.
Ever lose your keys or wallet? Fr. Eric calls it “the gift of misplacement”. But he reminds us that before something can be found, it must first be recognized as lost. In Luke 18, Jesus tells the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector: one proud of his goodness, the other humbly asking for mercy. The Pharisee looked righteous but missed God; the tax collector was broken yet found grace. The message is clear, we don’t earn God’s love by performance or reputation. Grace flows to the humble. When we stop pretending, God starts healing.
Have you ever wrestled with God? In this week's sermon we dive deep into the story of Jacob, the trickster turned Israel, and discover how his struggle with God mirrors our own. Through fear, failure, and striving, Jacob learns a powerful truth that still transforms lives today: God's faithfulness is not contingent on ours. Even in our darkest nights of wrestling, God remains present, offering grace, renewal, and a new name. Join us as we explore how God's unconditional covenant with Abraham extends to us through Jesus Christ and how our own false names can be replaced with a new identity in Him.
Watch now and be reminded: you don't need restoration, you need transformation.
In the final message of our Being Christian series from 1 John, we explore what authentic Christianity truly is. John warns that not everyone who claims to be a Christian actually is. True faith is marked by both belief in Jesus as the Son of God and a life transformed by that belief. Like an appraiser identifying the real from the counterfeit, John points to the object of our faith (Jesus) and the effects of our faith (love and obedience). Authentic Christianity isn’t about perfection, but about living a life rooted in truth, empowered by the Spirit, and shaped by God’s love. What if encountering the real Jesus leads to real life change? Let’s walk that journey together.
What if the reason so many lives remain unchanged is because they’ve never encountered authentic Christianity? In this sermon from our series "Being a Christian," we look at 1 John 4 and the defining mark of true faith: Christian love. Father Eric explores what Christian love is, why it matters, and what it looks like in action. Love that is sent, sacrificial, and Spirit-empowered. Not a feeling or an idea, but something lived out. This message challenges us to reject the counterfeit and embrace the real thing. A love that makes the invisible God visible to a watching world.
What if encountering authentic Christianity changed everything?
In this message from 1 John 1:5–10, we explore what it means to walk in the light, confess our sins, and live out the truth—not just believe it. John reminds us that real faith isn’t about spiritual performance or cultural trends, but about transformation. God is light, and authentic Christianity means aligning our lives with His holiness. Maybe the reason some remain unchanged by faith is because they’ve never seen the real thing.
What if the reason so many remain unchanged by Christianity is because they’ve never truly encountered the real thing?
In this opening message of a new series titled "Being Christian", we dive into the heart of authentic faith through the lens of the Apostle John and his letter known as First John. Preaching from a place of deep humility and responsibility, Fr. Eric calls us to consider the difference between a secondhand version of Jesus and the life-altering power of truly experiencing Him.
Through rich context, historical background, and a passionate call to truth, this message explores what it means to follow the real Jesus in a culture full of confusion and counterfeits. If you've ever wondered what authentic Christianity looks like—and why it matters—this is where your journey begins.
Why did Jesus choose to spend time with tax collectors and sinners instead of the religious elite? In Luke 15, we find a powerful answer. When the Pharisees criticized Jesus for welcoming the wrong crowd, He responded with a story. Actually, three of them.
This sermon focuses on the parable of the lost sheep and how it reveals the radical love of God. A shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to find the one that wandered. It sounds reckless until you realize that one sheep is you, is me, is all of us at some point.
We are challenged to ask ourselves, who do we identify with? The Savior who seeks the lost? The religious crowd guarding their boundaries? Or the broken ones longing to be found?
Jesus did not separate Himself from sinners to stay clean. He entered their world to bring redemption. And He still does.
The love of Jesus creates tension because it invites everyone in, even those we would rather keep out. This message calls us to open our tables, examine our hearts, and follow the Shepherd who pursues all 100 sheep.
This week’s sermon explores the true story behind the New Testament letter to Philemon. A runaway slave named Onesimus meets the Apostle Paul in prison and is transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. What follows is a powerful journey of redemption, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Through Paul’s heartfelt letter, we see how God uses unlikely people in unlikely places to bring about restoration. This message invites us to consider how God's sovereignty, real relationships, and the grace we give and receive are central to the Christian life. Join us as we reflect on what it means to follow Jesus in truth, in love, and in community.
Sermon on Luke 14: Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ blurry spiritual vision by healing a man on the Sabbath and confronting their silence. This message explores what it means to see with true kingdom vision—beyond traditions, rules, and personal piety—toward humility, compassion, and action. Jesus reframes the guest list, urging us to look beyond family, friends, and the familiar, to welcome the poor, the broken, and the overlooked. The cross becomes our prescription for clear sight, reorienting us to God’s vision for mercy, generosity, and kingdom living.