Trinity Church of Portland Sermons

Guest preacher, Cole Brown preaching “Jesus, the Great High Priest”, from Hebrews 4:14-16. This text gives you two simple instructions that if followed will help you through suffering and every trial of life. First, hold fast the faith you possess because Jesus is your great high priest. Second, draw near to the throne of grace with absolute confidence because Jesus achieved your access to the throne.

Trinity Church Pastor, Dr. Jan Verbruggen preaching “Godly Arithmetic”, from Psalm 90. This text leads you to answer a question. How do you number your days? You should number your days in light of God’s redeeming work knowing that you cannot save time

Guest preacher, Shai Linne preaching "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" from Matthew 5:4. This sermon will ask and answer three questions related to mourning from the Beatitudes. What does the character of the of the citizens of God's kingdom look like? What kind of mourning is not in view? Why do God's people mourn?

Trinity Church pastor/elder Devon Berry preaching, “Grace Reflected: So What Does Hospitality Look Like at Trinity Church?”, part three of four of a series on hospitality. This sermon begins to answer the question, how much hospitality is too much?

Guest preacher, Patrick Schreiner preaching “Peace In Troubled Times” from Psalm 46. What are you taking refuge in? We learn from this text that if you stand under the refuge of God, you will not be moved. This is because God is your protection therefore you don’t need to fear. God is with you in battle and you will not be moved. Finally, God fights for you, so all you need to do is be still and know that He is God.

Guest preacher, Dr. Michael Lawrence preaching “The Anger of Grief” from Lamentations 2:1-22.

Guest preacher, Dr. Todd Miles preaching "Jesus the Tender Healer" from Matthew 12:9-21.

Guest preacher, Dr. Todd Miles preaching "The God-Man Jesus Christ: Awesome in Person, Awesome Salvation" from Philippians 2:5-11.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “A Working Christian (Part 2)" from 1 Peter 4:10-11. Is God being praised because you are exercising the grace he has given you for ministry? As a Christian you are gifted for ministry through God’s ministering grace. The deployment of this ministering grace is an act of dependence upon God and the aim of this ministering grace is the praise of God. Jesus modeled this perfectly by becoming a servant and sought as His highest goal to bring glory to His Father. You should seek to imitate Jesus’ example by faithful service with the ministering grace you’ve received.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “A Working Christian (Part 1)" from 1 Peter 4:10-11. Is God being praised because you are exercising the grace he has given you for ministry? This week the text teaches you that God gives all Christians ministering grace to serve in His church. This makes the exercise of this grace a universal obligation and the possession of this ministering grace an accountable trust. This becomes a privileged opportunity for you to imitate Jesus Christ.

Guest speaker and pastoral apprentice Jeremy Jones preaching, "Are You Listening To Your Under Shepherds?" from Hebrews 13:17. We learn from this text that if you live in obedience to God's word and to His under shepherds it will prove to be an accountable, joyful, and advantageous obedience.

Guest preacher and Trinity Church Pastor/Elder, Bryan Winchester preaching "Don't Lose Heart, Part 2" from 2 Cor 4:16-5:10. How can we remain confident in the face of certain death and judgment? For Paul he saw his life’s troubles and afflictions as light compared to the future glory he knew awaited him after physical death. Like Paul, we must walk by faith in the future glory that awaits us, and not walk by sight in our current afflictions.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “Advancement By Sacrifice" from Acts 13:1-3. As Trinity Church prepares to send out one of our most gifted elders (Bryan Winchester) this text becomes for us a guiding principle. The business of sending out men for ministry is a Divine call. The church spreads through progression by intention by having a missionary burden and a sovereign appointment. Like the church in Antioch, Trinity Church must ascend to the sovereign appointment of Bryan and take action for the church will be advancement by sacrifice.

Trinity Church Pastor/Elder, Bryan Winchester preaching "Don't Lose Heart, Part 1" from 2 Corinthians 4:1-15. Paul does not lose heart in his ministry but perseveres in the face of rejection and affliction because he rests his entire confidence upon God

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “The Elect Of God Or The Elite Of God” from Jonah 4:1-11. Extreme expressions of redemption often arouse extreme reactions of resentment. Have you ever hated God for being too compassionate? Jonah certainly did as we see in this text. Many of you like Jonah must learn what tips the scales for God

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Your Deepest Thirst" from John 4:1-19. Jesus crosses barriers to save the Samaritan woman who had been trying to satisfy her eternal longings with immoral means. All of you, like her, must come to realize that the only satisfaction for your deepest thirst is Jesus Christ.

Guest preacher, Devon Berry preaching “Grace Reflected: Are Betty Crocker and Martha Stewart our Best Models of Hospitality? (part 2 of a series on hospitality)" from Luke 10:25-37.

Guest preacher, Jan Verbruggen preaching “Who Is The God You Worship?" from Psalm 93:1-5.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Supremacy In Summary" from John 3:31-36. Does your esteem for Jesus Christ correspond to his supremacy? Because Jesus Christ possesses an unparalleled qualification, he conveys an unrivaled communication and he receives an unequaled adoration

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching the 2018 Easter message "God’s Pleasure, Christ’s Satisfaction, Your Grace" from Isaiah 53:10-12. Why should you regard the death of Jesus Christ as a triumph? It is a triumph because of what was achieved by the means of his death. The LORD is pleasured, the servant is satisfied and the many are graced.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Killing The Green-Eyed Monster" from John 3:22-30. This text raises a very important question. How do you kill ministerial jealousy when another’s apparent success so clearly outstrips your own? Recognize that any apparent success is the prerogative of God, that ultimate satisfaction comes in uniting people to Jesus Christ, and recognize that the increasing preeminence of Jesus Christ has been irresistibly predetermined.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "What You Love=Who You Believe" from John 3:17-21. What you love will determine who you believe and who you believe reveals what you love. Your reaction to God’s provision of salvation is the clearest revelation of your deepest affection.

Guest preacher and Trinity Church elder, Dr. Norm Thiesen preaching, "Your Final Letter" from 2 Timothy 4:9-21. In this text, we learn from Paul that when you think of past hurts your best option is always to forgive, when you think of present difficulties your best option is always to accept, and when you think of your future state in glory your best option is always to rejoice.

Guest preacher, Dr. Todd Miles preaching "The Marks Of The Messiah" from Revelation 5:1-14.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching, "The Pulpit Of God’s Love" from John 3:16. How can you be absolutely certain of God’s great love for you? Recognize the object upon whom it (the love of God) is directed, identify the sacrifice that defines its true character, and embrace the purpose that has motivated its demonstration.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Nic At Night (Part 2)" John 3:9-15. Week two of the question, "Does Jesus Christ believe in you?" Last week we learned, only if you have been born from above. This week we learn, only if you have believed in Jesus as God’s provision of salvation.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Nic At Night (Part 1)" from John 2:23-3:8. Because appearances even in good people can be deceiving, even self-deceiving

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching, “Zeal + Sin = Anger” from Nehemiah 13:4-31. What happens when zeal and sin collide? Here it will erupt in righteous anger as Nehemiah displays a holy anger at the disregard of God’s holy place, anger against the desecration of God’s holy day, and anger at the disintegration of God’s holy people.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “Revive Us Again (Part 3)” from Nehemiah 9:38-10:39. What are the characteristics of God sent revival? In this text we see that God sent revival results in a recommitment to obedience that is comprehensive and specific.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “Revive Us Again (Part 2)” from Nehemiah 9:1-37. God sent revival results in the confession of sin being expressed without reservation.

Trinity Church Pastor/Elder, Bryan Winchester preaching "Unveiled Faces" from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. We see the greater glory of the unveiling of the new covenant ministry Paul represented to the Corinthians despite much opposition from men who saw Paul’s ministry as unimpressive. Please forgive us for the poor recording quality of this sermon due to technical difficulties.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching “Revive Us Again (Part 1)” Nehemiah 8:1-18. What are the characteristics of God sent revival? God sent revival results in the word of God being restored to its place of preeminence.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "Unleashing A Holy Ferocity" from John 2:12-21. The essence of the incarnation is wonderfully lamb-like and simultaneously lion-like. We see Jesus exhibit an immediate and ultimate display of a holy ferocity. Jesus had come not just to cleanse the temple but to take its place.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching the 2017 Christmas sermon, “Christmas Missed” from Luke 2:1-8 and Matthew 2:1-7. "Christmas Missed" occurs when you miss the thing of eternal significance by having a preoccupation with the comparatively insignificant. The self-sufficient never make it to the manger, Christmas is a gift only experienced by those who know they need a savior and are humble enough to receive Jesus Christ.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "When The Wine Runs Out" is from John 2:1-11. This text is here as a sign to tell you why you need eternal life and to point you to the only one who can give it you. Jesus Christ, who is the inaugurator of the new creation

Guest preacher Bryan Winchester preaching "The Polarizing Effect Of Gospel Ministry" from 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6. In this sermon we see a portrait of Paul’s ministry and its polarizing effect. In fact, the Corinthians themselves as people who had believed the gospel were the proof of the legitimacy of Paul’s work and ministry.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "The Witness, Part 3" from John 1:35-51 this text and sermon demonstrates that John the Baptist is a witness worthy of your emulation because he selflessly compels his listeners to align themselves with Jesus.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching, "The Witness, Part Two" from John 1:29-34. Part six of the series titled, "That You May Believe." Why is John the Baptist a witness worthy of your imitation? John deliberately concentrates his talk upon the person of Jesus. John testifies that Jesus is the sin removing Lamb and the Spirit giving King.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching part five, "The Witness, Part One" of the series titled, "That You May Believe." from John 1:19-28. Why is John the Baptist a witness worthy of your imitation? It is because he rightly recognizes his role in relationship to Jesus.

Guest preacher Dr. Jan Verbruggen preaching "The Characteristics Of The Kingdom Of God" from Matthew 13:44-58. We learn through parables the kingdom of God is of great value, references a coming judgment, give its citizens their task to make known the King.

Devon Berry preaching "Grace Reflected: Hospitality in the Bible" part one of a series on Hospitality from Romans 12:13. Hospitality is kindness to strangers or generosity to guests and must be intentional. Hospitality is a reflection of God's character and is something he calls his people to do.

Pastor/Elder, Dr. Norm Thiesen preaching "Warnings From The Apostle Paul" from 1 Timothy 6:2-10. In this sermon we receive exhortation Paul gave to Timothy on how to be cautious when dealing with false teachers and money.

Part 4 of the series, "That You May Believe." This sermon, "The Overture: Theme #4" from John 1:15-18. Jesus Christ is the one to be regarded as supremely preeminent. He has provided you with God's greater grace in the gospel and he has made God known to you in the most accessible way possible.

Part three of the series, "That You May Believe." This sermon, "The Overture: Theme #3 teaches us Jesus Christ is the eternal Word who added humanity to his Deity so that he could die in your place and in so doing manifest a glory to the world in the greatest possible way, in a goodness that makes itself known in grace and truth.

Guest preacher, Jared Pulliam preaching "A Thick Institution" from Proverbs 4:20-27. Proverbs focuses on the application of God’s wisdom, teaching us how to live life with righteous skill before God.

Guest preacher and Trinity Church Pastor/Elder Thomas Terry preaching "The Great Claim, The Great Commission And The Great Comfort", from Matthew 28:18-20. This text makes us ask the question, how do we as the church cultivate effective discipleship?

Guest preacher, Dr. Patrick Schriener preaching "The Story Of The Bible In The First Words Of Matthew" from Matthew 1:1-17. The Bible has one overarching narrative

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching part two of the series titled, "That You May Believe" from John 1:3-13. We learn the second theme of the prologue of John's gospel. Jesus Christ is a person of such unparalleled significance that He alone is the axis of division for the entire human race.

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching the first sermon in a new series through the Gospel of John titled, "That You May Believe." This sermon, "The Overture: Theme #1" begins in John's prologue, chapter one, verses 1 and 2. We learn from this sermon and text that the most important question you will ever answer is "Who is Jesus Christ

Pastor Art Azurdia preaching "A Praise Worth Remembering " from Nehemiah 12:27-43. The corporate praise event we see in this text has a way of showing us what is truly essential in worship and exposing those things that are in reality insignificant. So why is this praise worth remembering? It shows us these worshipers are acceptable to God, their service reflects careful preparation and their joy is obvious and responsive.