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Trinity Church Messages
by Trinity Church
Weekly messages presented at Trinity Church. Trinity (https://www.morelikejesus.church) is a multisite church in the Chicago area. Our goal is simple: we want to help people be more like Jesus.We believe Jesus was the Son of God who conquered sin and death for us through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. His life of sacrifice and radical love for all not only restores our relationship with our creator, but it inspires and guides us as we seek to love others as he loved us.
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And So We Pray
What is prayer, and why does it matter? Have you ever wanted to pray but struggled to find the words? In this week's message, we begin And So We Pray, a series exploring the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus make prayer a regular part of his life. He prayed…
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Revival
There are probably things in your life you wish you could reset.A decision you wish you could undo. A sin you wish had never happened. A moment you wish you could go back and change.In this message from Romans 6, we explore baptism and the new life God gives us in Christ. Baptism joins us to…
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Renewal
Something is always shaping us. In this message from Romans 12, Roy explores Paul’s call to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” What we listen to, watch, read, believe, and who we surround ourselves with all play a part in shaping how we see ourselves, our neighbors, the world, and…
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Restart - Your Past Vs. Your Future
How much should your past shape your future? In Acts 9, Saul has a reputation for hurting Christians and opposing Jesus. Then, on the road to Damascus, Jesus meets him and changes the direction of his life. Saul’s story does not erase what happened in his past. The damage was real, and so were…
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Reset
What does it mean to reset when life has taken us somewhere we never meant to go? This week at Trinity, we begin "Reset", a new sermon series about the ways God meets us when we need to return, restart, and be renewed. We begin with one of Jesus' most familiar stories: a son who believes life…
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Grace at the Table
What happens when God's people gather around the Lord’s Table? In this message, Grace at the Table, we explore the meaning of the Lord’s Supper and the extraordinary gift it represents. Through Jesus, we are reconciled to God, forgiven through his sacrifice, and welcomed into a restored...
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Bearing One Another’s Burdens
What does it look like to actually live life together as followers of Jesus? In Galatians 5:13–6:5, Paul connects the freedom of the gospel with a life of humble, burden-bearing love. Christian freedom is not about turning inward toward ourselves. The Spirit turns us outward toward one another....
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The Day Alone
This week, we continue our Life Together series with a message about an often-overlooked part of Christian community: learning to be alone with God. In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus steps away from the crowds and the demands around him to spend time alone with his Father. That time shapes how he sees...
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The Day Together
This week’s message explores Colossians 3:12–17 and what it means to become a people who live together in the way of Jesus.Paul begins with a simple but challenging reality: following Jesus changes the way we live with other people. He calls the church to put on compassion, kindness, humility,...
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Community is a Gift
Community Is a Gift | Acts 2:38–47Christian community is a gift.In Acts 2, Luke describes a church made up of people who did not naturally choose one another, yet were gathered together by Jesus. They devoted themselves to God's Word, fellowship, prayer, the breaking of bread, and a shared life...
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The Inheritance That Changes Everything
What if the greatest inheritance you'll ever receive has already been given to you? In this message from Galatians 3:26–4:7, we discover how Jesus welcomes us into God's family through faith. Because of Christ, we are no longer outsiders trying to earn God's approval. We are His children, adopted...
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The Joy of Generous Partnership
Can you really find contentment in every circumstance? Most of us believe contentment comes when life finally settles down. When the problems are solved, the finances improve, or the future becomes clear. The Apostle Paul discovered something entirely different. Writing from prison and reflecting...
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Citizens of Heaven
What if your future could change the way you live today?The Apostle Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Not one we run to earn God's love, but one we run because Christ has already claimed us as His own.In Citizens of Heaven, we explore Philippians 3:12–4:9 and discover how our identity…
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Living Stories of Jesus
What story is shaping your life?Every day we’re formed by the stories we consume, the voices we listen to, and the examples we follow. In Philippians 2:12–30, Paul invites us into a different story: the story of Jesus.In Living Stories of Jesus, we explore how the gospel doesn’t simply save us.…
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The Mindset of Christ
What does true greatness look like?Our world often celebrates power, achievement, recognition, and success. But in Philippians 2, Paul points us to a completely different vision of greatness through the life of Jesus Christ.Though equal with God, Jesus chose the path of humility. He took the form...
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For Me to Live Is Christ
What defines your life? Most of us build our identity around accomplishments, relationships, success, security, or reputation. But what happens when those things are threatened or taken away? In Philippians 1:12–26, the apostle Paul writes from prison and offers a radically different perspective....
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Partners in the Gospel
What does it mean to be a partner in the Gospel?When Paul writes to the church in Philippi, he doesn’t simply thank them for their support. He rejoices because they have become partners in God’s mission. From the very beginning, they shared in the work of making Christ known.In this message from...
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The Beginning of a Generous Community
What comes to mind when you hear words like generosity, mission, or supporting ministry? For some people, those words inspire gratitude. For others, they raise questions. Is generosity simply about giving more? Is mission about growing an organization? Or is there something deeper going on? In…
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Life in Light of the End
What if the end of the story could change how you live today? In the final message of our Revelation series, we explore one of Scripture’s most hope-filled visions: the return of Jesus Christ, the renewal of creation, and God’s promise to make all things new. For many people, Revelation is...
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The End of Worldly Power
This week’s message explores Revelation 18:1–6 and the fall of “Babylon,” the symbol Revelation uses for every system built on greed, power, self-glory, and exploitation.In John’s day, Rome looked unstoppable. Wealthy, powerful, and deeply influential, it shaped every part of life. Yet Revelation...
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The Harvest and the End
This week’s message, “The Harvest and the End — When God Says ‘Enough,’” explores Revelation 14:1–5 and 16:1–7.After the unsettling visions of dragons, beasts, and deception, Revelation gives us a different image: the Lamb standing victorious with His people. John reminds us that history is not...
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The Great Conflict - TheDragon Vs. The Lamb
Many people today feel caught in a constant state of conflict—cultural, political, relational, and internal. Everything seems charged, divisive, and exhausting. For some, the idea that there is a spiritual battle behind it all sounds either overly dramatic or dangerously simplistic. Revelation 12...
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The Trumpet Call - Warnings of Grace
ew ideas create more resistance today than the notion of divine judgment. It can feel incompatible with love. Harsh. Outdated. Even unsettling.In The Trumpet Call, part of our series Fear Not: The True Story of Revelation, we step into a passage that often raises those questions. When the…
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Sealed for Safety: Protected Through Peril
It’s hard to read Revelation 6 without feeling a sense of recognition. War, economic instability, injustice, disease, and death are not ancient fears; they are modern headlines. For many, these realities fuel the suspicion that the world is either spinning out of control or governed by forces…
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The Throne Room
Revelation 5 brings us into a moment of tension. John sees a scroll that holds the fulfillment of God’s purposes for the world, but no one is found worthy to open it. For a moment, it seems as though history has no resolution, and John responds by weeping. This passage names a question many…
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The Unveiled King - Letters to the Church
The book of Revelation is one of the most misunderstood parts of the Bible. For many, it has been reduced to predictions, timelines, or confusing symbols. But Revelation was not written to create fear; it was given to strengthen faith. Explore with us and discover the hope, clarity, and…
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Hearts on Fire
Two disciples leave Jerusalem carrying disappointment and unanswered questions. Along the road, a stranger joins them, walks with them, and begins to make sense of everything through the Scriptures. When they sit down to eat and the bread is broken, their eyes are opened. It was Jesus with them…
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Paradise Today - Good Friday
Only Luke records the conversation between the two thieves. One mocks Jesus; the other pleads for mercy: “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus answers, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” It’s a stunning moment — in the midst of agony, Jesus offers...
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The Table of the Covenant - Maundy Thursday
At the Last Supper, Jesus takes bread, gives thanks, breaks it, and gives it to His disciples: “This is my body, given for you.” Luke’s account emphasizes the gift language of grace — “for you.” The supper is not merely remembrance; it is participation in the covenant Jesus seals with His own...
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The King Who Wheeps
Step into one of the most powerful and unexpected moments of Palm Sunday. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowds celebrate a coming King. Palms wave. Voices rise. Hope fills the air. But in the middle of the celebration, something startling happens. Jesus stops… and weeps. In this message, “The…
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The One Who Sees
In this message, we follow a man who was overlooked, judged, and far from God by every outward measure. Yet Jesus saw him, called him by name, and chose to meet with him. It’s a powerful reminder that the gospel is for everyone, even those we would least expect, and maybe even for the parts of...
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Unbound
In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath when He notices a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years, crippled by a spirit and unable to stand up straight. She never asks for help. Yet Jesus sees her, calls her forward, and declares, “Woman, you are set free from...
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The Mountain of Glory
In Luke’s account of the Transfiguration, Jesus’ face shines with divine glory as Moses and Elijah appear beside Him. But their conversation reveals something deeper. They speak about Jesus’ “departure,” a word that literally means Exodus. In this moment, we see the true mission of Jesus. He is…
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The Lord of Life
Death feels final.We soften the language. We avoid the topic. We try to keep it at a distance. But when it comes close, it exposes how little control we really have.In Luke 7, Jesus walks into a small town called Nain and meets a funeral procession at the gate. A widow has lost her only son....
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Good News for the Poor
Jesus’ mission begins with grace that offends our expectations.In Gospel of Luke 4, Jesus stands in His hometown synagogue in Nazareth and reads from the prophet Book of Isaiah, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”At first, the crowd marvels....
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The Right Kind of Wrong
What does it really mean to be righteous? In this message, we continue our journey through the parables of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke and turn to Luke 18. Titled “The Right Kind of Wrong,” this sermon unpacks one of Jesus’ most revealing stories about prayer, pride, and what it means to be...
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The Great Reversal: The Rich Man and Lazarus
Jesus tells a sobering parable from Luke 16:19–31 about a rich man and Lazarus. A man who had everything overlooks a man who had nothing. After death, their situations are completely reversed: the unseen are honored, the comfortable are confronted, and eternity reveals what truly mattered all...
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Shrewd Grace
Jesus tells a story about a dishonest manager that makes many of us uncomfortable. Why would Jesus end a story by praising someone who acted dishonestly? In this message, we dig into Luke 16:1–9 and discover that Jesus isn’t endorsing dishonesty, but pointing to something deeper: urgency, clarity...
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Lost and Found
What does it really mean to be "lost"?We often think of lostness as taking a wrong turn or wandering far from home. But in this message from our "Storyteller" series, we dive into Jesus' most famous parable—the Prodigal Son—to discover that lostness can take many forms.
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Who is My Neighbor?
What does it really mean to love your neighbor? In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan—a story so familiar it can feel safe, yet so confronting it refuses to leave us unchanged. In a world surrounded by need, we learn how to manage it, categorize it, and often distance...
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The Storyteller’s World
Jesus begins His ministry of storytelling by describing how His stories work. The Parable of the Sower is a map of the heart—showing that the difference between fruitfulness and barrenness is not in the seed but in the soil. The Word of God is generous, freely scattered, even on hardened paths…
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Hearing God’s News with Joy
To ordinary workers in a silent field, heaven bursts forth with the announcement of Jesus’ birth: “Good news of great joy for all people.” The message transforms their fear into joy, sending them running to witness the newborn Savior. The shepherds respond by glorifying God and sharing what they...
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Hearing God’s Call with Obedience
More than receiving information, God's word is about stepping forward in trust, even when the path is unclear. Obedience becomes an act of worship and participation in God’s mission.
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Hearing God’s Promise (with Hope)
Scripture: Luke 1:5–25 God’s promises often arrive quietly, breaking into ordinary lives at unexpected moments. Zechariah and Elizabeth had long lived with disappointment, their prayers for a child seeming unanswered. Yet into their waiting, God spoke—promising not only a son, but the beginning…
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Commissioned at the Kitchen Table
Your home is not a retreat from the world, but a launching pad for God's mission. This final week commissions us to see our kitchen tables as powerful pulpits, equipping us to impact the world from our own address. Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20Reflection Question: How can your home become a...
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Faith in Real Life
Faith isn't just for Sundays; it's practiced in apologies, thank-yous, dinner blessings, and how we respond to frustration. We’ll explore the "micro-moments" where faith shapes our daily interactions at home.Scripture: Colossians 3:12–17Reflection Question: What small, everyday moments in your…
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All Ages on Mission
From the youngest child to the wisest elder, every member of your household has a part to play in its spiritual life. This week empowers everyone to live and speak their faith boldly, starting right where they are.Scripture: Psalm 78Reflection Question: How can you empower every voice in your…
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Open Doors
Hospitality is not about impressing others but about welcoming them. Together, we’ll explore how opening your home—even when things aren’t perfect—can become a powerful expression of love and faith that mirrors God’s own welcoming heart.Scripture: Hebrews 13:1–8Reflection Question: Who might God…
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Loud Tables
The early church grew not just in sanctuaries, but around tables, sharing meals, stories, and life. We’ll explore how your dinner table can become a vibrant space for meaningful conversation, laughter, and discipleship. Scripture: Acts 2:42–47 Reflection Question: How can your table become a more...
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Messy Prayers
Jesus didn't teach a polished prayer performance; He taught us to pray with realness, persistence, and childlike honesty. Discover how genuine, even "messy" prayers in your home can build profound intimacy with God. Scripture: Luke 11:1–13 Reflection Question: What would it look like for prayer…
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Weekly messages presented at Trinity Church. Trinity (https://www.morelikejesus.church) is a multisite church in the Chicago area. Our goal is simple: we want to help people be more like Jesus.We believe Jesus was the Son of God who conquered sin and death for us through his death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. His life of sacrifice and radical love for all not only restores our relationship with our creator, but it inspires and guides us as we seek to love others as he loved us.
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