Community Group Questions, Ezra 4-6, "Faith Under Fire" Rev. Blake Altman Trinity Gathered Worship, Sept 24, 2023 God's people face opposition from this point until the end of Nehemiah. The events in Ezra 4 takes place overa period of nearly 100 years, from Cyrus' decree in 539 to the reign of Artexerxes (465 BC-424 BC). Though they returned to the land, things were not e...

The Psalms are the poetry of the passions, the songs of the Jesus. They are meant to change you. ...

We try to maintain sanity without looking to God, but grow even more confused. Psalm 40 teaches us that waiting for the Lord paves the way for transformation. ...

This Sunday is Pentecost. Pentecost is the time of the Christian year when we celebrate the day the Holy Spirit first indwelt believers in a permanent, continuous, abiding way. Read Acts 2:1-21 to see this amazing event. There are at least three aspects of Pentecost to celebrate: 1. God's Spirit Indwells Believers. In the New Testament Jesus said that His Father would sen...

Most Sundays I leave another sermon or two in the notes section of what I actually preach. In preparation for last Sunday I re-read C.S. Lewis' sermon "Weight of Glory" and was captured again by the beauty of God's glory and the joy of finding my rest in Him. Below is part of what I did not have time to say in the sermon (you're welcome... Yes, I saw you looking at your ...

God's Word intends to change you. See how he works in you to do that. Read Luke 2:8-14 again after listening to Sunday's semon and consider these questions: What is something you have seen that weighs a lot? What did Pastor Blake say that the word glory means? What does that say about God's character? What are two responses to the God's glory in Luke 2:8-14? Which ...

Don't show up Sunday tired and worn out from the weekend. Start preparing today. Gathered worship will be far richer for you and for all at Trinity....

Community Group Questions | Week of Sept 12, 2021 READ 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; 16:13-14 1:1Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, bo...

OPENING WORDS Psalm 89:1-4 1I will sing ofthe steadfast love of theLord, forever;with my mouth I will make known yourfaithfulness to all generations.2For I said,"Steadfast love will be built up forever;in the heavensyou will establish yourfaithfulness."3You have said, "I have madea covenant with mychosen one;I havesworn to David my servant:4'I will establish youroffsprin...

READ Colossians 2:6-7 (ESV)[6] Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, [7] rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. SERMON SUMMARY Main point: you grow in the Christian life not by what you earn, but by what you learn and apply. Christ is not only to be believed as Savior, but ...