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Trailside Church
by Trailside Church
Whoever you are, wherever you are from, whether you are a longtime disciple of Jesus looking for growth and community, a skeptic seeking honest answers to honest questions, or someone who is hurting, looking for help and encouragement,we invite you to join us as we walk together on this journey to be with Jesus, become like Him and do what He did.We are a church planted by the trail, bearing fruit in every season.Join us Sunday Mornings at 10am in White Oak Elementary School, Apex, North Carolina
Episodes
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Communion: - Ep.4 - Psalm 122. Give Thanks to the LORD
Join us this week as Pastor Matt teaches us how we can give thanks to the LORD with Communion. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational Flight Artist:...
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Communion: - Ep.3 - When Your Children Ask
The ritual of Communion is powerful tool for discipling our children in the ways of Jesus. This week in Exodus 12:24-27, we discuss how to talk with your kids about the Lord’s Supper, and what parents should consider when deciding when to allow them to start taking it themselves. Got a question...
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Communion: - Ep.2 Fellowship in the Body and the Blood
God takes Communion very seriously and we should too. In fact, people have actually DIED because they took Communion improperly. This week we examine 1 Corinthians 10-11 to learn WHEN and HOW Christians should take the Lord’s Supper. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this...
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Communion: A Series on the Lords Supper - Ep. 1 - Three Meals with God
Communion is one of the two most important Christian rituals. This week in Luke 22:1-23, we learn WHAT Communion is and WHO should participate in it. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep. 9 - Psalm 92
Do you feel tired? If so, you aren't alone. We live in a culture that makes it hard to rest. This week in Psalm 92 we learn why God's people can afford to take a break, and why Sabbath is an act of rebellion against a world addicted to hustle. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep. 8 - Psalm 37-40
What should you do when you feel you are not experiencing the blessings and salvation God promises? The good news: Psalms chapters 37-40 answers this question. The bad news: you probably won't like the answer. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series?...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep. 7 - Psalm 19
God speaks continually to us! Join us this Sunday as we look at the ways God speaks to us in Psalm 19. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational Flight Artist:...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep. 6 - Psalm 40
Last week in Psalm 63, we learned how to pray when you can't sleep at night. You can listen to Shane and Shane's version of Psalm 63 on Spotify or Youtube. This week in Psalm 40, we explore SALVATION. Through a vivid word picture, we will see both what it MEANS to be saved, and how we should...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep. 5 - Psalm 63
Last week Ryan encouraged us to pray or even sing Psalm 127 to help you transition from work mode into rest mode. Here is the link to Psalm 127 by the band Poor Bishop Hooper on Spotify and Youtube. This week in Psalm 63, David shows us how to worship God while lying awake in bed. We will see yet...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep.5 - Psalm 127
Do you ever struggle to shift from work mode to rest mode? This might tell you something about your relationship with Jesus. This week we look at Psalm 127 to learn the connection between trusting God and receiving his gift of rest. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this…
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Teaching from our global partners the Hutchersons
This Sunday, we are excited to welcome our global partners, the Hutchersons! Come and hear how God is working in Beirut, Lebanon. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep.4 - Psalm 126
God loves to write comeback stories. This week in Psalm 126, we learn how to pray when circumstances seem bleak, and why God's power doesn't make our efforts pointless, it makes them productive. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep.3 - Psalm 34
Praising God is a major part of following Jesus. Yet we often find it easier to complain about our problems than praise God for his goodness. This week in Psalm 34, we get a crash course from King David, who teaches us how to praise God at all times. Got a question about this teaching or a…
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep.2 - Psalm 31
How should we pray when facing a crisis? This week we will look at Psalm 31 to see how David took refuge in God in the midst of a crisis. We will learn how faith grows and why having a good memory is so important for disciples of Jesus. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this...
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Psalms: The Language of Prayer - ep.1 - Psalm 2
The best way to cultivate intimacy with God is to pray. And the best way to learn to pray is to read the book of Psalms. This week we kick off our summer series by looking at Psalm 2. We will learn what God has to say about the chaos that rages in our newsfeeds and the sin that rages in our…
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Your Testimony
In Acts 26 Paul uses his story to tell the story of Jesus. See you Sunday as we look at the outline Paul used to share his story of meeting Jesus. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track:...
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Pentecost 2026
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what does he do? This week we celebrate Pentecost by looking at John 16:4-11. We will learn what the Holy Spirit has in common with Atticus Finch, and what this means for our personal spiritual growth and evangelism. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching…
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Fathers Day 2026
What does leadership look like in the Kingdom of Heaven? This Father’s Day we take a look at 1 Peter 5:1-5 to examine the Biblical model of the Shepherd and consider what it means for leaders of all different types in the home, the church, and the community! Got a question about this teaching or…
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Doctrines of Grace
This week, our student ministry leader teaches about the instructions the Apostle Paul gave on how to live out the Doctrines of Grace in the book of Romans. Join us this Sunday as we recognize our high school senior graduates and learn about the call placed on all Christians! Got a question about...
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Wait on the Lord! (Don't Go Back to Egypt.)
The prophet Isaiah provides timeless wisdom for facing trials, challenges & uncertainty. Join us Sunday as we take a look at God’s invitation to us in Isaiah 30! Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track:...
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Faithful Obedience
As we look at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we are challenged to ask "Am I obeying God in faith or do I obey God conditionally?" Join me and listen to Pastor Matt teach us about having our obedience grounded in faith. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this…
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Daniels Resolve
Have you ever felt that being a disciple of Jesus isn’t always easy? The ways of the world are always pushing against you trying to get you to turn off the path of being a disciple of Jesus. Today Pastor Matt teaches us about how we can remain faithful to God while we are surrounded by a culture...
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Mothers Day 2026
Join us today and listen to Pastor Matt as he bring us a lesson about leaving a spiritual legacy.
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On the Verge - Pt.4 - Look back, look up, look forward
You have to look BACK and look UP before you can look FORWARD. This week in Numbers 33, Moses reminds the Israelites where they have BEEN in order to get them ready for where they are GOING. We will review God’s faithfulness to us as a church family over the past 20 years, and learn what that…
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On the Verge - Pt3 - Look How Far You’ve Come!
Ever feel like your growth as a disciple of Jesus is slow or non-existent? Do not fear! This week in Numbers 32 we look at the subtle yet significant growth that has taken place in the people of Israel over 40 years. We will learn why growth takes so long and how you can make the most of your…
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On the Verge - Pt.2 - This Is My Offering
Have you ever had a hard time getting what you know in your head to make its way into your heart and change your behavior? This is not a new problem. This week in Numbers 28-29, how to weave the Gospel into our daily lives and why we need to GIVE offerings more than God needs to RECEIVE them. Got…
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On the Verge - Pt.1 - The Forgotten Daughters of Z
Around 1460 BC, God’s ancient people were on the verge of an exciting transition. So is Trailside Church in 2026! Numbers 26-36 contains a lot of technical (BORING!) instructions about what their life should look like in the Promised Land. But if we dig beneath the surface, we will find…
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Easter Fact Based Faith
How can we know that Jesus is the Son of God? This Easter Sunday we look at Romans 1:1-7 to learn what faith IS, and what it is NOT! Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational Flight Artist:...
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter - Pt. 5 Fast: Palm Sunday
As Jesus is recognized as the Messiah by the ancient people of Jerusalem, how can we as modern disciples of Jesus recognize Him as the Messiah today? Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational...
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter - Pt. 4 Fast: To Pray for Power
God desires to do things in our lives that we can’t even imagine! This week in Ezra 8 and Esther 4, we learn that fasting is an excellent way to experience the power and protection of God. Practical advice and FAQs about fasting Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this...
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter - Pt. 3 Fast: To Pray for Guidance
Do you ever wish you could hear the voice of God more clearly? Ever find yourself stuck and don’t know what to do? This week in Acts 13 and 14, the Apostle Paul shows us that fasting is a great way to seek God’s direction and wisdom for your life! Practical advice and FAQs about fasting ...
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter - Pt. 2 Fast: To Humbly Repent
Most Christians either treat our sin too flippantly or live in a constant state of shame and regret. Neither of these are pleasing to Jesus! This week in Jonah 3 and 2 Corinthians 7, we learn that fasting is a great way to grieve our sin and experience God’s grace and healing. Practical advice…
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Fasting Bonus Episode 2 - Ryan and Matt
As you consider how to fast in preparation for Easter, listen to this conversation with Pastors Ryan and Matt about how diabetes has impacted Matt's journey with fasting. We aren't medical professionals, just two pastors trying to model how to find a method of fasting that fits our individual...
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter - Pt. 1 Fast: To Deny the Flesh
How can we learn to say “yes” to God and “no” to our flesh? This week we will begin to explore an ancient practice that is as biblical as it is unpopular. In Matthew 4 and Luke 18, we learn that, while Jesus doesn’t command us to fast, he expects it! Practical advice and FAQs about fasting Bonus...
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Fasting Bonus Episode 1 - Ryan and Theresa
As we head into the season of Easter, you may hear people talk about fasting? What is fasting? How are you supposed to fast? What is the purpose of fasting? Tune in and listen to Ryan and Theresa as they talk about fasting. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series?...
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Unstoppable Pt. 5 - Our Unstoppable* Mission - Matthew 28:16-20
The mission of God is unstoppable but the people of God are. We can either cheat ourselves out of blessings by rejecting King Jesus' instructions to make disciples or... we can jump on the moving train, follow King Jesus faithfully and be Unstoppable. Got a question about this teaching or a...
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Unstoppable Pt.4 - How to Shoot Yourself in the Foot - Numbers 25
Nothing can stop God’s people… that is, nothing except for their own sin. This week in Numbers 25, the Israelites demonstrate how to derail the work God is doing in our church. And one man shows us why jealousy can actually be a good thing! Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from…
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Unstoppable Pt.3 - #Blessed - Numbers 22:36-24:25
Ever worry about bad things happening to you? Ever wonder if the story of your life has a happy ending? This week in Numbers 23-24, a pagan sorcerer reminds us that nothing can CURSE those whom God has chosen to BLESS in Jesus Christ! Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this...
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Unstoppable Pt.2 - Balaam the *Great* - Numbers 22:1-35
Spiritual evil is real. But it is no match for our Holy God! This week in Numbers 22:1-35, we learn how to respond to the idolatry, witchcraft, and superstition that is growing more and more prevalent in our culture. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it...
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Unstoppable Pt.1 - Unstoppable - Numbers 21
This new generation of Israelites is UNSTOPPABLE… sort of. This week in Numbers 21, we see that when God’s people follow him with faith and repentance, nothing can keep us from accomplishing our mission! Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About...
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Rebellion in the Wilderness Pt.7 - The End of An Era
Happy New Year! God is Holy. Those who believe in him and uphold him as holy will enjoy his blessings. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music Track: Track: Inspirational Flight Artist: AShamaluev Music Owner: Aleksandr Shamaluev.
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Advent 2025 - Luke 1:26-38
Have you ever felt like the weight of mission Christ has given us is impossible to carry? Join us this week as we learn how we as disciples should react to feeling limited under a seemingly heaven burden. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series?...
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Advent 2025 - Matthew 11:7-15
The story of Christs coming was long foretold before His 1st coming. Just as the ancients believed that their Messiah would come one day, we too believe that our Messiah will return one day soon. Join us this week to hear about how we are a part of the long story of Christ and His conquest to…
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Advent 2025 - 2 Peter 3 : 1 - 13
As we wait for the long awaited 2nd coming of our Messiah, we will run across our fair share of "haters". Join us this week as we learn how we can deal with the "haters" as we wait faithfully for Christ to return. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series?...
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Are You Awake? Walk in the Light!
Join us this week as we kick off advent season! Our Youth Director teaches us about waking up and getting ready for Christs return by walking in the light. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About Music...
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Rebellion In the Wilderness Pt.6 - Korah’s Rebellion
Have you ever struggled with the idea that Jesus is the one and only way to God? This has been a point of controversy since before Jesus was even born! This week in Numbers 16-17, we will read about one of the most terrible disasters in the OT, and learn how we can have access to God. Got a...
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Rebellion In the Wilderness Pt.5 - Don’t Follow your Heart!
How can we avoid the sins the Israelites commit in the wilderness? This week we find the answer in Numbers 15 and learn that God tells his people to… …accessorize!? Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it here! About...
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Rebellion In the Wilderness Pt.4 - Israel’s Rebellion
In Numbers 13-14, the rebellion becomes a full blown mutiny, and only Moses stands between the people and total annihilation. Join us this week to see what happens and learn what we should do when God asks us to do something scary. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this…
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Rebellion In the Wilderness Pt.3 - Moses the faithful servant
Have you ever had to follow the leadership of someone who you thought was maybe a little under qualified for the job? Today we learn about how Moses’ siblings were complaining about his leadership. Join me this week and hear the results of their complaining and how we can apply their story to our...
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Rebellion In the Wilderness Pt.2 - The Burden of Leadership
What should godly leaders do when they are discouraged? This week we look at Numbers 11 through the eyes of Moses, and learn why only the Spirit of God is qualified to lead the people of God. Got a question about this teaching or a teaching from this series? Submit it...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Whoever you are, wherever you are from, whether you are a longtime disciple of Jesus looking for growth and community, a skeptic seeking honest answers to honest questions, or someone who is hurting, looking for help and encouragement,we invite you to join us as we walk together on this journey to be with Jesus, become like Him and do what He did.We are a church planted by the trail, bearing fruit in every season.Join us Sunday Mornings at 10am in White Oak Elementary School, Apex, North Carolina
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