Trinity Church PN: Recent Episodes
Alan Frost & Friends
Messages that explore what it means to be a follower of Christ. The journey can be a bit challenging at times, but it surely is worth it!
In this message we explore the thing that Jesus seemed to talk about more than anything else.
The Bible says that Jesus came full of grace. What does that even mean? And what does it mean for us today?
William Sutherland explores some issues that lie right at the heart of the Christian faith.
We look at the stories of Abraham, Moses, David and the Kings of Israel and see how they are all linked to the best good news story of all time - the coming of Jesus.
This is the first message in a series that looks at the ways God has spoken and acted in the past, and what that means for us now.
Sometimes we feel that our lives are bent out of shape, but God is really good at restoring things that are broken.
Decision making is hard sometimes. We don't always get it right. And at times we pay the price. And that can lead us on a search for wisdom.
After a bit of a break we are back with another podcast. The speaker is Joy Quijano and she asks the question: Who is in your lounge?
2020 was a pretty crazy year, and it's not over yet. So, is it possible enter a new year with a confidence that won't leave us disappointed?
In the midst of all the busyness, it's good to pause, and to remember what Christmas is really about.
Everyone feels like they are in a wilderness from time to time. It can be tough, but there's a lot you can learn from the experience as well.
In this message Lorraine Stephens explores both the challenges and joys of knowing God as our Father.
The most important journey of our lives is one that is internal, and this message looks at some of the changes and challenges we can face along the way.
Sometimes we need to motivate ourselves to get moving, but sometimes we need to give ourselves permission to rest as well.
No, this is not about eating your vegetables, though that is a good thing to do. It is about internal health of a different kind.
Some thoughts about our journey through time, from the past and into the future - and what that means for the present.
Jesus writes to the church at Pergamum. There's a lot to like about this church, but there is one thing going on that has the potential to trip them up.
The second letter of Jesus to seven churches in Turkey. Things weren't all that easy in Smyrna....
The church in Ephesus had done really well under some pretty difficult circumstances. But somewhere along the way they had also lost something of their initial enthusiasm. And Jesus sends them a letter.
A brief look at gospel preaching in the early church, and what's changed over the years.
Michael Frost from Auckland is our guest contributor for this episode and brings an excellent message on something that can be significantly underrated in church life today. Check it out, you won't regret it.
Paul had both a privileged and a difficult life, but he left a lasting legacy that continues to impact our world. This is his story (or part of it at least).
Sometimes we could all do with a little help. The early disciples must have felt like that. But Jesus had told them that help is on the way.
The early church had what seemed like an impossible mission. Is there anything we can learn from their journey that can help us in ours?
Can we take this seriously? And if so, then what relevance does that have for our day to day (and sometimes very ordinary) lives?
Jesus meets a guy who was in big trouble, and the trajectory of his life was changed forever.
Jesus was the miracle guy that's for sure. But what does that mean for us here and now?
No matter how much we may try to avoid it, the simple fact is that we all die. In this episode we look at some of the things Jesus said about what lies on the other side.
Learning to communicate well with people around us can be a challenge. This episode looks at an encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman and the brilliant way he connected with her.
In this episode we explore inner space. It's part of a series on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Jesus told stories but not everyone was sure what they meant. But he did say that understanding this one was a real key to understanding all the others.
It was our first Sunday in church for 2019. The year stretches before us and everyone is making plans. This message (as the title suggests) offers a few random thoughts to help us navigate our way forwards.
Jesus coming was described at the time as being good news. This episode explores the theme, and serves as an introduction to a series on the life and ministry of Jesus.
It seems almost inevitable that during the course of our lives we will encounter times of trouble in one form or other. This podcast offers some thoughts that we hope will be of some help in navigating through them.