This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled "Christ: The Source and Substance of Life" was preached by one of our faithful members, Andrey Gorban and is from Colossians 2:6-23. In this text, Paul teaches that because the Colossians had received Christ they simply were to walk in Christ being careful to avoid being deceived. This should bring us to a place of gratitude because our record of debt has been nailed to the cross, we no longer owe the debt of our sin. Jesus also disarmed the devil, and he is now our vanquished foe. When we live by these truths we will avoid being people who try to add a man made religion of self-reliance or self sufficiency to the gospel. Ultimately, Jesus is enough.

This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled "Christ: The Source and Substance of Life" was preached by one of our faithful members, Andrey Gorban and is from Colossians 2:6-23. In this text, Paul teaches that because the Colossians had received Christ they simply were to walk in Christ being careful to avoid being deceived. This should bring us to a place of gratitude because our record of debt has been nailed to the cross, we no longer owe the debt of our sin. Jesus also disarmed the devil, and he is now our vanquished foe. When we live by these truths we will avoid being people who try to add a man made religion of self-reliance or self sufficiency to the gospel. Ultimately, Jesus is enough.

Christ: The Source and Substance of Life

This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled "Seeing Each Other, Teaching Each Other, Treating Each Other" was preached by one of our faithful deacons, Nkosana Moyo and is from Colossians 1:24-2:5. In this text, Paul starts by telling the church in Colossae that he is rejoicing in his afflictions for them. He then focuses on exhorting the church on how they see each other—that they are the body of Christ. He then reminds them that how they teach each other must include the gospel, Paul reminds them their privilege having been given the message that formerly was hidden but to them has been revealed. Finally, he encourages them that they treat each other with love, being knit together.

This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled "Seeing Each Other, Teaching Each Other, Treating Each Other" was preached by one of our faithful deacons, Nkosana Moyo and is from Colossians 1:24-2:5. In this text, Paul starts by telling the church in Colossae that he is rejoicing in his afflictions for them. He then focuses on exhorting the church on how they see each other—that they are the body of Christ. He then reminds them that how they teach each other must include the gospel, Paul reminds them their privilege having been given the message that formerly was hidden but to them has been revealed. Finally, he encourages them that they treat each other with love, being knit together.

Seeing Each Other, Teaching Each Other, Treating Each Other

This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled Supreme Reconciliation was preached by Pastor Josh Petersen from Colossians 1:21-23. In this text Paul Paul first reminds the Colossians who they once were, alienated and hostile to God, but Jesus reconciled his people by his bodily death which places us in a reconciled position, holy and blameless before God. Paul then reminds them also to continue in the faith, to not be moved by the hope of the gospel. Let us heed this teaching and remain steady in our faith, to not drift from Christ and the hope he gives us in the gospel. 

This morning we continued in our current series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon titled Supreme Reconciliation was preached by Pastor Josh Petersen from Colossians 1:21-23. In this text Paul Paul first reminds the Colossians who they once were, alienated and hostile to God, but Jesus reconciled his people by his bodily death which places us in a reconciled position, holy and blameless before God. Paul then reminds them also to continue in the faith, to not be moved by the hope of the gospel. Let us heed this teaching and remain steady in our faith, to not drift from Christ and the hope he gives us in the gospel.

Supreme Reconciliation

This morning we continued in our summer series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon, The Supremacy of Christ was preached by Pastor Jan Verbruggen from Colossians 1:15-20. This text focuses on Jesus as the redeemer, that Jesus is enough, and that He alone is preeminent in creation, and the church. Any depiction of Jesus as less than God is not Biblically accurate, He is fully God, and fully man and has reconciled all things to Himself making peace by the blood of His cross where He made forgiveness of sin. This is the gospel, providing great hope for people.

This morning we continued in our summer series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. This sermon, The Supremacy of Christ was preached by Pastor Jan Verbruggen from Colossians 1:15-20. This text focuses on Jesus as the redeemer, that Jesus is enough, and that He alone is preeminent in creation, and the church. Any depiction of Jesus as less than God is not Biblically accurate, He is fully God, and fully man and has reconciled all things to Himself making peace by the blood of His cross where He made forgiveness of sin. This is the gospel, providing great hope for people.

The Supremacy of Christ

Today we began our new summer series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. In our first sermon preached by Pastor Greg we learned about the themes in this letter and then focused on verses 1-14 of chapter one. This text teaches us that it is the preaching of the gospel that brings lost people to faith in Christ, then by living in the power of the gospel and growing in our knowledge of God by the Holy Spirit’s work in us we can live holy lives that please God.

Today we began our new summer series, Above All Else: Discovering the Supremacy of Christ in the book of Colossians. In our first sermon preached by Pastor Greg we learned about the themes in this letter and then focused on verses 1-14 of chapter one. This text teaches us that it is the preaching of the gospel that brings lost people to faith in Christ, then by living in the power of the gospel and growing in our knowledge of God by the Holy Spirit’s work in us we can live holy lives that please God.

Gospel Fruit, a Gospel Prayer, and a Gospel Reminder

This morning we heard a sermon titled “How You Listen Is Everything” from Mark 4:1-34, preached by our guest preacher Daniel Schreiner, who is a pastor at Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, OR.In this text Jesus talks about listening over ten times, which becomes a moral choice for all people. How you listen determines both your identity and your future. How you listen also says a lot about who you love and how you love. Let us be people who grow to be good listeners, especially to Christ and His word. Remember how merciful and faithful God has been to us, in how he draws us and enables us to be able to hear His word.

This morning we heard a sermon titled “How You Listen Is Everything” from Mark 4:1-34, preached by our guest preacher Daniel Schreiner, who is a pastor at Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, OR.In this text Jesus talks about listening over ten times, which becomes a moral choice for all people. How you listen determines both your identity and your future. How you listen also says a lot about who you love and how you love. Let us be people who grow to be good listeners, especially to Christ and His word. Remember how merciful and faithful God has been to us, in how he draws us and enables us to be able to hear His word.

How You Listen Is Everything

This week we continue our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached from Ephesians 2:19-21 on the Apostolic foundation of the church. This sermon is titled “The Foundation”.

This week we continue our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached from Ephesians 2:19-21 on the Apostolic foundation of the church. This sermon is titled “The Foundation”.

The Foundation

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “What Are We Doing Here?” from Ephesians 2:1-19.In this sermon we learned about the church, that the church is an assembly of God’s people—the called out ones from the world who have been placed together for a specific purpose. God brings all kinds of people together in unity to put on display the mystery of God’s glory and God’s supernatural power in saving people to love and care for one another. 

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “What Are We Doing Here?” from Ephesians 2:1-19.In this sermon we learned about the church, that the church is an assembly of God’s people—the called out ones from the world who have been placed together for a specific purpose. God brings all kinds of people together in unity to put on display the mystery of God’s glory and God’s supernatural power in saving people to love and care for one another.

What Are We Doing Here?

This morning we heard a sermon titled “I Once Was Blind, But Now I See” from Mark 10:46-52, preached by one of our members, Andrey Gorban.In this sermon we saw that even though Bartimaeus was blind he sees something most of the people around him couldn’t see. It was that he was in the presence of Jesus, the Son of David who he knew could restore his sight. We see mercy asked for by blind Bartimaeus and we see mercy abundantly given by Jesus. Bartimaeus was given faith to be made well and to become a follower of Jesus. The lesson for us is that often God uses our afflictions to put us in a place that lets us see God and search for and receive the spiritual sight we need.

This morning we heard a sermon titled “I Once Was Blind, But Now I See” from Mark 10:46-52, preached by one of our members, Andrey Gorban.In this sermon we saw that even though Bartimaeus was blind he sees something most of the people around him couldn’t see. It was that he was in the presence of Jesus, the Son of David who he knew could restore his sight. We see mercy asked for by blind Bartimaeus and we see mercy abundantly given by Jesus. Bartimaeus was given faith to be made well and to become a follower of Jesus. The lesson for us is that often God uses our afflictions to put us in a place that lets us see God and search for and receive the spiritual sight we need.

I Once Was Blind, But Now I See

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Cristian Boanca preached a sermon titled “Deacons: The Servants of the Church” from 1 Timothy 3:8-13.In this sermon we learned about deacons—who deacons are, what deacons do, and how deacons serve.

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Cristian Boanca preached a sermon titled “Deacons: The Servants of the Church” from 1 Timothy 3:8-13.In this sermon we learned about deacons—who deacons are, what deacons do, and how deacons serve.

Deacons: The Servants of the Church

Trinity Church Exists To Faithfully Exalt The Triune God, Transform All Of Life, And Reach Our City And World With The Goodness, Truth, And Beauty Of The Gospel.

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “A Good Shepherd” from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. In this sermon we learned about God’s design for those who lead the church—pastors. This role is to be fulfilled by qualified men who are both pastors and members of the church. Pastors are not to do all the work of the church but are to equip the church for the work of its ministries. We see the pastoral qualifications through five categories: calling, character, conduct, competency, and consistency. We can be thankful for pastors knowing that Jesus is the chief Shepherd of the church and has delegated specific authority to pastors. We should all desire to submit to our pastors knowing they are accountable for our souls as men who give an account to God.

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “A Good Shepherd” from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. In this sermon we learned about God’s design for those who lead the church—pastors. This role is to be fulfilled by qualified men who are both pastors and members of the church. Pastors are not to do all the work of the church but are to equip the church for the work of its ministries. We see the pastoral qualifications through five categories: calling, character, conduct, competency, and consistency. We can be thankful for pastors knowing that Jesus is the chief Shepherd of the church and has delegated specific authority to pastors. We should all desire to submit to our pastors knowing they are accountable for our souls as men who give an account to God.

A Good Shepherd

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “The Wisdom of the Word Versus The Wisdom of the World” from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. In this sermon we learned about the wisdom of Scripture from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Just like Corinth in the First Century, our world views the message of the cross as foolishness and it puts more stock in the wisdom of the world than it does the wisdom of God’s word. This is why the Corinthians had so many problems with sin that prompted Paul to write this letter. We must be people who seek God’s wisdom found in God’s word above the world’s wisdom because God’s wisdom always proves to be the reliable source given to us by God and comes with God’s power so we can grow into greater spiritual maturity.

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “The Wisdom of the Word Versus The Wisdom of the World” from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. In this sermon we learned about the wisdom of Scripture from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Just like Corinth in the First Century, our world views the message of the cross as foolishness and it puts more stock in the wisdom of the world than it does the wisdom of God’s word. This is why the Corinthians had so many problems with sin that prompted Paul to write this letter. We must be people who seek God’s wisdom found in God’s word above the world’s wisdom because God’s wisdom always proves to be the reliable source given to us by God and comes with God’s power so we can grow into greater spiritual maturity.

The Wisdom of the Word Versus The Wisdom of the World

This sermon continued our current series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Greg Taylor preached a sermon titled “Let The Word Of God Transform You" from Psalm 19:7-11.  In this sermon we learned about the transformative power of Scripture. The word of God brings God's truth to God's people and offers the power and promise to transform us into godly living. Some Christians neglect this blessing to their own detriment. We must be people who take advantage of God's promise and read, meditate upon, study, and obey God's word as we live the Christian life.

This sermon continued our current series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Greg Taylor preached a sermon titled “Let The Word Of God Transform You" from Psalm 19:7-11. In this sermon we learned about the transformative power of Scripture. The word of God brings God's truth to God's people and offers the power and promise to transform us into godly living. Some Christians neglect this blessing to their own detriment. We must be people who take advantage of God's promise and read, meditate upon, study, and obey God's word as we live the Christian life.

Let The Word Transform You

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “This Is The Word Of The Lord” from 2 Timothy 3:16-17. In this sermon we learned about the inspiration of Scripture. The fact that divine authorship of scripture is so connected to divine authority that to undermine divine authorship is to undermine divine authority. Satan did this in the beginning when he tempted Eve saying, “Did God really say?” The scriptures were breathed out by God yet written by human authors. The Scriptures are able to make us complete and train us for service in the church. So, let us take in the word of God and allow it to grow us into greater spiritual maturity and godly living.

This morning we continued our current sermon series, The Word of God &amp; the People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon titled “This Is The Word Of The Lord” from 2 Timothy 3:16-17. In this sermon we learned about the inspiration of Scripture. The fact that divine authorship of scripture is so connected to divine authority that to undermine divine authorship is to undermine divine authority. Satan did this in the beginning when he tempted Eve saying, “Did God really say?” The scriptures were breathed out by God yet written by human authors. The Scriptures are able to make us complete and train us for service in the church. So, let us take in the word of God and allow it to grow us into greater spiritual maturity and godly living.

This Is The Word Of The Lord

This morning we began a new sermon series, The Word of God &amp; The People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached this sermon titled “Love Language” from Hebrews 1:1-3. In this sermon we learned a practical and comforting reality that no matter what you feel in the dark moments of life, God does speak. We see a clear statement in this text that God is a speaking God. We learned that it is through Jesus that God speaks in our days. Because Jesus has all authority, and God made everything through Jesus, he will hold you and your life together by his power.

This morning we began a new sermon series, The Word of God &amp; The People of God. Pastor Thomas Terry preached this sermon titled “Love Language” from Hebrews 1:1-3. In this sermon we learned a practical and comforting reality that no matter what you feel in the dark moments of life, God does speak. We see a clear statement in this text that God is a speaking God. We learned that it is through Jesus that God speaks in our days. Because Jesus has all authority, and God made everything through Jesus, he will hold you and your life together by his power.

Love Language

This morning in our Easter Service we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:3-10 titled The Resurrection and the Hope. We learned that the resurrection is not just a supernatural event but it is also a factual and historical event. This makes us people who are blessed to know Jesus has died for our sins and he has been raised from the dead by God the Father and defeated death for us, offering us the promise of salvation—forgiveness of sins, acceptance with God, and eternal life, which makes our future secure.

This morning in our Easter Service we gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Pastor Thomas Terry preached a sermon from 1 Corinthians 15:3-10 titled The Resurrection and the Hope. We learned that the resurrection is not just a supernatural event but it is also a factual and historical event. This makes us people who are blessed to know Jesus has died for our sins and he has been raised from the dead by God the Father and defeated death for us, offering us the promise of salvation—forgiveness of sins, acceptance with God, and eternal life, which makes our future secure.

The Resurrection and the Hope

This morning we concluded our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Benediction For The Church is from 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Josh Petersen. In this text, Paul signs off this letter by reminding the Thessalonians where their peace comes from and how it is to be applied in all aspects of their lives. It is the peace that comes from grace found only, exclusively in Jesus Christ.

This morning we concluded our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Benediction For The Church is from 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Josh Petersen. In this text, Paul signs off this letter by reminding the Thessalonians where their peace comes from and how it is to be applied in all aspects of their lives. It is the peace that comes from grace found only, exclusively in Jesus Christ.

Benediction For The Church

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Your Work Matters is from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Greg Taylor. In this text we learned that God's design for humanity is to work, and this even before the fall. God cares about our work, it matters to Him and Christians should be hard workers remembering we are to do our work as unto the Lord.

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Your Work Matters is from 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Greg Taylor. In this text we learned that God's design for humanity is to work, and this even before the fall. God cares about our work, it matters to Him and Christians should be hard workers remembering we are to do our work as unto the Lord.

Your Work Matters

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Prayer and Confidence In Difficult Times is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Greg Taylor. In this text we learned that we must constantly seek the Lord to empower us, to protect us from evil opposition, and to allow the gospel to spread and to be effectual in the lives of the people who hear it, all the while remembering that God is faithful, he will do it—he must do it.

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, Prayer and Confidence In Difficult Times is from 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 and was preached by Trinity Church pastor Greg Taylor. In this text we learned that we must constantly seek the Lord to empower us, to protect us from evil opposition, and to allow the gospel to spread and to be effectual in the lives of the people who hear it, all the while remembering that God is faithful, he will do it—he must do it.

Prayer and Confidence In Difficult Times

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, The Art of Spiritual Discernment from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 preached by Trinity Church member Ahshuwah Hawthorne. In this sermon we learned from the text what spiritual discernment is—the training within the community of the church to recognize and love truth rather than falsehood. We also learned the two primary reasons why spiritual discernment matters—it is because false teaching leads to false living, and true teaching leads to true living.

This morning we continued our series Life Letters, an exposition of the two letters Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. This sermon titled, The Art of Spiritual Discernment from 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 preached by Trinity Church member Ahshuwah Hawthorne. In this sermon we learned from the text what spiritual discernment is—the training within the community of the church to recognize and love truth rather than falsehood. We also learned the two primary reasons why spiritual discernment matters—it is because false teaching leads to false living, and true teaching leads to true living.

The Art of Spiritual Discernment

Trinity Church of Portland is my home church. I’ve been a member for many years. We are blessed with pastors who carefully study the Word to bring the Gospel to our congregation every week. I regularly review prior sermon series to be reminded of the message and to remember to preach the Gospel to myself consistently. These are treasured podcasts.

Consistent and careful study and preaching of God’s Word

Art azurdia is a fantastic preacher of God&#39;s Word. He has challenged and inspired me a lot as I&#39;ve listened to his sermons over the summer. Do yourself a favor and listen!

I love this podcast

Trinity Church of Portland - Sermons

Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks down the Sabbath controversies in the gospel of Mark.

Listen in as Thomas Terry breaks down the Sabbath controversies in the gospel of Mark.

The Practice vs The Principle

The Bible says that Jesus healed people. But often these healings came with unexpected outcomes and controversies. Here Thomas Terry breakdown some of Jesus' healings in Mark.

The Bible says that Jesus healed people. But often these healings came with unexpected outcomes and controversies. Here Thomas Terry breakdown some of Jesus' healings in Mark.

The Heart of the Healer in a Culture of Controversy

Jesus has always been a controversial figure.  And one of the primary reasons for  the controversies?  It's Jesus' insistence on associating with all people regardless of their societal standing.  Listen in as Thomas Terry gives a message that challenges and confronts our notions who the ideal Christ followers are.

Jesus has always been a controversial figure. And one of the primary reasons for the controversies? It's Jesus' insistence on associating with all people regardless of their societal standing. Listen in as Thomas Terry gives a message that challenges and confronts our notions who the ideal Christ followers are.

The Sickness of Sin

The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes: Personal Stories & Great Interviews

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!