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![]() TRINITY CHURCH LIVESTREAM: 11:00 A.M. Sunday, December 27th, 2020. ADVENT WEEK 5:
The Gift of a Greater Desire
MESSAGE RESOURCES
Today's Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 1:18-19, Romans 8:31-39
Reading for next week: Acts 9:19-31
MESSAGE RESOURCES
Today's Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28, Colossians 3:5-14, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 18:13, 1 Peter 4:8, Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 Corinthians 10:14-17
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Today's Scripture: Acts 8:9-25
Additional Scripture: Ephesians 1:13, 1 Timothy 6:17
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 8:26-40
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Today's Scripture: Acts 8:1-8
Additional Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 8:1-2, James 1:2-4, Psalm 16:11
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 8:9-25
MESSAGE RESOURCES
Today's Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3, John 20:30-31
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 8:1-8 MESSAGE RESOURCES
Today's Scripture: Acts 7:54-60
Additional Scripture: Acts 7:51-53, Ephesians 1:20, Matthew 26:64, Luke 23:34,46, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Corinthians 16:13
Message Resources: A Big Giant Piece of Humble Pie!
Today's Scripture: Acts 7:1-53
Additional Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Matthew 13:14-16
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 7:54-60 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
Acts Part 4, Week 1: Our Face When We Face Adversity
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Message Resources: Our Face When We Face Adversity
Today's Scripture: Acts 6:8-15
Additional Scripture: Hebrews 7:18-19
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 7:1-53 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
Communion Sunday: The God of Compassion
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Message Resources: The God of Compassion
Today's Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34
Additional Scripture: Matthew 15:32, Philippians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:12-13, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:17-19, Philippians 3:8-11, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 6:8-15 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 3, Week 6: And so the Word of God spread!
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Acts Part 3, Week 6: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 6:1-7
Additional Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 6:8-15
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 3, Week 5: Fighting Against God
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Acts Part 3, Week 5: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 5:29-42
Additional Scripture: Psalm 89:7-9, 1 Corinthians 10:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 13:5-6, Isaiah 40:6-8, Romans 12:1-2
Shouts of Confidence! 2 Corinthians 3:4-5, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:15-16, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 John 5:14-15, Philippians 1:6, Romans 4:20-22
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7
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![]() Acts Part 3, Week 4: A question of obedience
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Acts Part 3, Week 4: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 5:17-29
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 5:30-42
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![]() Acts Part 3, Week 3: Signs and Wonders
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Acts Part 3, Week 3: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
Supporting Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 5:17-29
SUNDAY, JULY 26th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 3, Week 2: Lying to God
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Acts Part 3, Week 2: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 5:1-11
Supporting Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 5:12-20
SUNDAY, JULY 19th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 3, Week 1: An Inevitable Result
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Acts Part 3, Week 1: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 4:32-37
Supporting Scripture: John 17:20-23, John 13:34-35, Philippians 2:13, Romans 7:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 4:32a All the believers were one in heart and mind.
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 5:1-11
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![]() Acts Part 2, Week 5: SHAKEN!
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Acts Part 2, Week 5: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 4:23-31
Supporting Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 4:32-37
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![]() Acts Part 2, Week 4: Unschooled, Ordinary Men
pssst... don't miss the extra ending- a word about Freedom
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Acts Part 2, Week 4: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 4:13-22
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 13:14-15, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 4:23-31
SUNDAY, JUNE 28th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 2, Week 3: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!
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Acts Part 2, Week 3: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 4:1-12
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 4:13-22
Questions for discussion and consideration
Recap of Acts chapter 3: The new community of Christ followers is months old. A man is healed, and the crowds are amazed. Peter gives his second speech, connecting Jesus as the fulfillment of everything God has been doing, going all the way back to the Abrahamic covenant. The man who had been healed was healed by faith in the name of Jesus, and the faith that comes through Him. And so it begins… the usual suspects
These people represent makeup of the Sanhedrin, Judaism’s Supreme Court and civic/religious authority. Jesus, and the gospel message proclaimed by the Apostles, represented a threat to their power, authority (granted by Romans), theology and tradition. Greatly disturbed... Reality! From these first days in Jerusalem, through the history of Christianity, and up to this present day, the great offense of Christianity is the truth of Jesus’ RESURRECTION. Persecution begins… and the church GREW Just who is on trial here? Why the great offense is so offensive
SUNDAY, JUNE 21st: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 2, Week 2: GET REFRESHED!
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Acts Part 2, Week 2: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 3:11-26
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 4:1-12
Questions for discussion and consideration
Recap from last week: The man who was healed started the day hoping just to COPE. What he received was a NEW LIFE. Peter starts his sermon with a question to the people of Jerusalem: Why are you SURPRISED? Peter’s question made two points:
To show whose power did this healing, Peter connects Jesus to God’s work in the origin story of ISRAEL. The people totally rejected Jesus! But greater than their rejection was God’s PURPOSE and PLAN. The man was healed through FAITH in the name of Jesus. Peter describes two key truths about faith.
Peter has given the evidence of who Jesus is! This evidence demands a RESPONSE,
The blessing Takeaway from today's message
Sunday, JUNE 14th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE!
![]() Acts Part 2, Week 1: What I have, this I give
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 2, Week 1: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 3:11-26
Questions for discussion and consideration
What do you EXPECT from God? Is this even okay to ask?
Ephesians 1:17-19a, Ephesians 3:20
In Acts, we see the power of God displayed through MIRACLES
The first believers had a strong identity as a community, but they did NOT isolate themselves from the surrounding community! The man Peter and John met at the Temple gate was:
This man was asking and expecting something to help him COPE. With his healing, what changed for this man? He was…
In Christ, this man was transformed from being excluded from the Temple to BEING THE TEMPLE! This man started the day hoping just to cope. What he received from Jesus, through Peter, was a NEW LIFE. How is this man’s story also our story? Your story? Takeaway from today's message What's your biggest question from today's message? Sunday, JUNE 7th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE!
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 7: DEVOTED!
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 1, Week 7: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 2:42-47
Supporting Scripture: Philemon 1:6, Luke 24:35
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 3:1-10
Questions for discussion and consideration
The four key activities of this new community of faith:
The disciples were DEVOTED to these activities. These weren’t just high priorities, but the very heartbeat of community life. Why is this so important? Another word for the “Apostles Teaching” is DOCTRINE. What is our source of Christian doctrine today? Why is it so important that we also are devoted to God’s Word? The Greek word ‘Koinonia’ describes the unique and Spirit enabled FELLOWSHIP among believers. What is the connection between the phrase ‘Breaking of Bread’, and the observance of Communion? Why was the simple concept of sharing a meal together so central to this first community of faith? These first believers weren’t just people who prayed. They were a COMMUNITY of PRAYER. In verse 43, Luke tells us that people were filled with AWE at what was happening in this new Christian community. Why? Verses 44-45 have been controversial at times. What does this passage NOT say? The essential work of the Spirit described here is how the believers:
How had the importance of the Temple changed since the resurrection of Jesus? If God had left the Temple, where is His new dwelling place? How does Luke describe the gatherings that took place in the believer’s homes? How did the people of Jerusalem respond to this new community of faith? Who was responsible for the daily growth of people coming to faith in Christ? Big takeaway’s from today's message
What's your biggest question from today's message?
Sunday, MAY 31st: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE!
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 6: THE PROMISE
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 1, Week 6: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture: Acts 2:36-41
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 2:38
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 2:42-47
Questions for discussion and consideration
What are the three essential components of the Gospel Peter gives in his response to the crowd?
Pastor Ethan summarized these three as follows:
What is the fundamental meaning and concept of the word “Repent?” What is a common misunderstanding (or limited understanding) of repentance? Why is this important? How is repentance more than just a one-time event? Why is it important to understand that God’s forgiveness is a completed act? Why is it important that God’s gifts of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit are not contingent on the physical act of Baptism? (We will talk about baptism in depth at a later time). When Peter proclaimed “you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,” what did he mean? How is receiving the Holy Spirit absolutely central to the gospel message? Read the following passages of scripture, and write, in your own words, what is true of you In Christ because you have been forgiven and received the Holy Spirit? What is the significance of Peter’s words that God’s promise is “for all whom the Lord our God will call?” Who are the ‘corrupt generation’ Peter mentions in verse 40? What makes this generation ‘corrupt’? Read John 14:12. How are the events of this day of Pentecost a fulfillment of Jesus’ words? How is Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, continuing the truth of John 14:12 to this day? What's your biggest takeaway from today's message? What's your biggest question from today's message? A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. Sunday, MAY 24th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 5: Cut to the heart!
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 1, Week 5: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture:
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 2:36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 2:25-37
Questions for discussion and consideration
What is Peter’s purpose in referencing multiple Old Testament prophecies?
Read Psalm 16:8-11
In Acts 2:27, what is meant by the “Realm of the dead”? In his message, Pastor Ethan asserted that the greatest ‘threat’ of death is not punishment in hell, but separation from the goodness, glory, and presence of God. Do you agree? Why or why not? Why might this distinction be important? Read Acts 2:29-36. For each of the big points from Pastor Ethan’s message, reflect on why these are important- both to the people in the crowd that day, and to the church today.
Re-read Psalm 16:8-11. As followers of Christ, how does this Psalm describe the hope and reality that is also true of us? In Acts 2:37, Luke records that the people were ‘cut to the heart’. How is God using this scripture in your heart, in your life? If He is, how will you answer the question also in verse 37… “what shall I do?” What's your biggest takeaway from today's message? A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. NOTE: As it is Memorial Day Weekend, the Monday night discussion group is not happening this week. Sunday, MAY 17th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 4: Death loses its grip!
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 1, Week 4: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture:
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 2:24- "But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.”
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 2:25-37
Questions for discussion and consideration
Why are the ‘speeches’ in Acts so important to the books overall message?
Peter opens with a humorous rebuttal of the disciples being drunk. What is the subtle connection between a person being ‘drunk on wine’ and being filled with the Holy Spirit? Why did Peter quote the scriptural passage from Joel 2:28-31? What is his overall point? With this passage from Joel, what does Peter proclaim about the timing of the ‘Last Days’? Pastor Ethan described the concept of “Already but Not Yet” when interpreting prophetic passages.
What did Pastor Ethan assert is the primary emphasis of the New Testament regarding the last days? The “Already” or the “Not Yet”? Why does this perspective matter? What is the significance of Joel’s language describing how God’s Spirit would be poured out on ‘All People’? What are common human class distinctions Joel’s prophecy casts aside? How is this important for us today? In verses 19-21, Joel’s prophecy turns toward imagery of judgement. Why is this so important, and what is the most important statement in these verses? Read Acts 2:24, Romans 6:8-11, and John 11:21-27. From what you see in these passages, write in your own words what is now true of us In Christ. Why are these a powerful source of hope? What's your biggest takeaway from today's message? A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. ALSO- you are invited to join Pastor Ethan's Monday evening discipleship group via Zoom! It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., MST. We will be discussing the above scripture and questions. Click here to join the study on Zoom. If you enter manually, the meeting ID is 436-316-735. ![]() TUESDAY, MAY 12th: ADDENDUM! "Every Nation Under Heaven"
Sunday, MAY 1th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 3: Rushing Wind
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Acts Part 1, Week 3: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture:
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 2:4- “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 2:14-24
Questions for discussion and consideration
Pastor Ethan described key differences between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant.
Read Acts 2:1
Read Acts 2:2-4
Read Acts 2:5-13
What's your biggest takeaway from today's message? A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. ALSO- you are invited to join Pastor Ethan's Monday evening discipleship group via Zoom! It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., MST. We will be discussing the above scripture and questions. Click here to join the study on Zoom. If you enter manually, the meeting ID is 436-316-735. Sunday, MAY 3rd: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 2: The Prime Directive!
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! Acts Part 1, Week 2: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture:
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 1:14a- “They all joined together constantly in prayer…”
Reading before next Sunday: Acts 2:1-13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:12-13, Ephesians 1:13-14, Titus 3:4-7
Questions for discussion and consideration
Read John 17:20-23
Re-read (from last week) Acts 1:1-11
Read Acts 1:12-14. Here Luke identifies the remaining 11 apostles, who with Matthias would become the 12 founding apostles of the church.
Read Acts 1:14. The NASB (and other texts) translates the key phrase “These all with one mind/purpose were continually devoting themselves to prayer.”
Read Acts 1:15-19
Read Acts 1:20-22
What's your biggest takeaway from today's message?
A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. ALSO- you are invited to join Pastor Ethan's Monday evening discipleship group via Zoom! It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., MST. We will be discussing the above scripture and questions. Click here to join the study on Zoom. If you enter manually, the meeting ID is 436-316-735. Acts Part 1, Week 1: ADDENDUM
Hey there everyone!
From time to time I will post these 'Addendum' episodes to follow up on the previous Sunday's message. This is to clarify, pick up things I missed, and go into additional depth that time prevented in the Sunday recording.
SO, today's is hopefully as long as they ever get! This is 27 minutes long, but it's really important content. I encourage you to find time to give it a watch or listen.
You are invited to join Pastor Ethan's Monday evening discipleship group tonight (04-27-20) via Zoom! It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., MST. Click here to join the study on Zoom. If you enter manually, the meeting ID is 436-316-735.
THANKS!
Pastor Ethan Sunday, April 26th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE
![]() Acts Part 1, Week 1! Here we go...
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today. Here's the order of the service.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! Acts Part 1, Week 1: Personal Study Resources
Today's Scripture:
This weeks memory challenge: Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Reading before next Sunday: All of Acts chapter 1
Questions for discussion and consideration
Part 1: Read John 14:9-14
Part 2: Acts Background and Context
Part 3: Read Acts 1:1-11
What's your biggest takeaway from today's message? What's your biggest question from today's message? A note from Pastor Ethan: If you didn't do so before the service, I encourage you to print out this study guide and write down some thoughts and questions this week! I'm always happy to respond to your phone calls or emails regarding these lessons as we take this journey together. ALSO- you are invited to join Pastor Ethan's Monday evening discipleship group via Zoom! It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., MST. We will be discussing the above scripture and questions. Click here to join the study on Zoom. If you enter manually, the meeting ID is 436-316-735. Thursday, April 23th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 11
A Promise for the storm
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A promise for the storm
From a member of our church family, reflecting on the power and hope of our faith in Christ in the midst of great difficulty.
Consciously create cherish and enjoy each and every moment.
Think about and solidify your beliefs and perspectives. Make them not just a fleeting thought, but a penetration of the heart before circumstances put you on the spot, when you are flailing about what to think, what to do, and what to believe.
Think and meditate on these things now, so that you are solid in who you are when the earth beneath your feet is shaking and you can’t think straight in the moment.
When that moment arrives, immediately go to this place with God you have visited regularly.
"Thy Will Be Done As It Is In Heaven…" and then let go, no matter how much logic and pain fight you. Always remember- we start in Heaven, and beautiful will be our exit back home to Heaven.
It is true, that as traumatic is our birth into this earthly life, so at times is the exit from this earthly life.
But it is for a moment, a moment which is quickly relieved by the peace and joy of Heaven.
A joy and peace and bliss so great, that the moment of pain is forgotten, and the joy and peace is now forever!
With the peace we forever so desire, with loved ones we always cherished.
With this hope, the hope of Christ, we never need be afraid! For this peace of eternity is also the peace God gives us today.
Even so, in Christ we possess the hope that whether things are difficult or beautiful now, the BEST is yet to come.
This is a promise, the promise to live and let go! For in Christ, what and who we lose - we will absolutely meet again.
This is not a cliché! It is the Truth.
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice
is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house;
yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice
is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house,
and it fell with a great crash.”
Matthew 7:24-27 Sunday, April 19th: TRINITY ONLINE WORSHIP SERVICE!
When Making Life Work Doesn't Work
Hello everyone! Thank you for joining with us today.
Here's the order of the service
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis is impacting so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! Today's Messsage Focus Scripture: John 20:30-31, John Chapter 21
Friday, April 17th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 10
From Resurrection to Jerusalem- Putting it all together
Recommended reading: Courage, Sacrifice, and Corona-conspiracies. By Dr. Steven Willing
Wednesday, April 15th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 9
The four gospel perspectives on what happened after the resurrection
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Notes and Scripture referenced in today's video:
From 1 Corinthians chapter 15:4-8
Paul’s record of Jesus’ appearing’s: “…that he (Jesus) was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas (Peter), and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also” Tuesday, April 14th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 8
Where we are going from here!
Resources Pastor Ethan mentions in this video
COVID-19: Excellent commentary from Blog of our own Steve Willing (The Soggy Spaniel). Dave Ramsey/Financial Peace University free trial Get RightNow Media access- email Pastor Nikki for more information! EASTER SUNDAY- SUNRISE WORSHIP!
Ok... we will fess up. This was recorded Friday morning, as the weather is forecasting an almost 100% chance of snow Sunday Morning. But what's two days in the light of eternity! Join Ethan and John for this 13 minute authentic Eagle County sunrise, devotion, and old school worship.
(Good morning everyone! This is Ethan, I'm sitting at my computer at 6:32 Sunday morning. It did dust with snow last night, and it's cold and drizzling rain right now. BUT.... Christ is Risen! You are loved, have a wonderful Easter day.)
Scripture from Pastor Ethan's talk: John 20:11-18
TRINITY EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Resurrection! It's not just for Easter anymore!
Hello everyone! Thanks for joining with us today- Hallelujah, Christ is Risen!
Here's our order of the service, and the time where they each begin.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis will impact so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! Scripture referenced in today’s service (Links are to Biblegateway.com) Matthew 28:1-7 Notes from Pastor Ethan’s talk Consider Mary Magdelen's encounter with Jesus at the tomb. What was it that gave Mary the hope, joy, and Life she never expected? It wasn’t religion. It wasn’t a holiday or memory of a past event. It was Jesus Himself- present, resurrected, and alive! Reality! When we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, a fundamental starting point is that this ACTUALLY HAPPENED!
So, if Jesus resurrection is in fact a fact, then the New Testament it is also true in its proclamation that:
The New Testament teaches that believers share in Christ’s resurrection. Two big conclusions
Because we have already been raised with Christ, this means there are things true of us now, as we are on the journey of becoming who we already are! Practically, what does this look like, right now, today, in the midst of life as it really is? From Colossians chapter 3, verses 1-17
Resurrection! It’s not just for Easter- it is the very source of life, identity, morality, countenance, peace, and motivation for the follower of Christ. Jesus called this the abundant life! * Note: My comments on the evidence of Jesus' resurrection draw from the excellent work of N.T. Wright. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10th
A time of reflection, worship, and communion
Suggestions for worship
REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! Thank you for participating in our Good Friday worship service.
You are invited to join us at 8:15 p.m. , Mountain Time, for a 'zoom' prayer gathering.
The password to join is: 894006
Make sure to "join with computer audio" and enable your video.
When you join the call, your microphone will be muted. You will need to unmute it when you pray, the mute it again afterward.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
Sunday morning, 6:30 A.M.- Sunrise worship with Ethan and John. Don't miss it!
Sunday morning, 8:00 A.M. and through the day- Trinity's Easter Worship Service. EASTER WEEKEND PREVIEW!
Hey there everyone! Check out this short video where I walk us through all the worship opportunities this Easter weekend! Everything will be right here on this page. Here it is in writing!
Friday, 7:00 P.M.- Good Friday Worship Service
Friday, 8:15 P.M.- Zoom live prayer gathering
Sunday morning, 6:30 A.M.- Sunrise worship. Don't miss it!
Sunday morning, 8:00 A.M. and through the day- Trinity's Easter Worship Service.
PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 5th
The Lord's Prayer- God's invitation to know and experience Him, today!
Hello everyone! Thanks for joining with us today.
Here's our order of the service, and the time where they each begin.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis will impact so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. REMEMBER- If you have trouble viewing, just lower the video resolution using the 'gear' in the lower right hand corner of the video! RESOURCE LINKS
Worship Lyrics
The Glories of Calvary
Soveriegn Grace Music
CCLI: #4522940
Lord, You’re calling me to come, and behold the wondrous cross
To explore the depths of grace, that came to me at such a cost Where Your boundless love, conquered my boundless sin And mercy’s arms were opened wide My heart is filled with a thousand songs, proclaiming the glories of Calvary
With every breath, Lord how I long, to sing of Jesus who died for me Lord, take me deeper, into the glories of Calvary Sinners find eternal joy, in the triumph of Your wounds
By our Savior’s crimson flow, Holy wrath has been removed And Your saints below, join with your saints above Rejoicing in the Risen Lamb For all eternity we will sing worthy
Our God has set us free To sing the glories of Calvary Christ Is All
CCLI Song # 7092180
Matt Papa, Matt Boswell I’ve found a treasure that can’t be taken, found a well that won’t run dry
Oh worldly pleasure, be now forsaken, behold what love, what life is mine Could endless striving now make me righteous? Could all my works now grant me hope?
Oh hallelujah, the blood of Jesus, my only plea, my only boast! Christ is all, Christ is all, and my song will ever be
Christ is all, all in all, and my song will ever be Christ is all And in the trial when storms are raging, though tears may fall my soul will rise
For there’s a peace that is mine unchanging There is a joy that never dies When life is passing and strength is fading. I’ll see the One that I adore
Let this world vanish, oh give me Jesus My great desire my true reward! Christ is all, Christ is all, and my song will ever be
Christ is all, all in all, and my song will ever be Christ is all FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd: Weekday Reflection, Episode 7
It is well... Is it well?
Focus Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace
Those whose minds are steadfast, Because they trust in you.
Trust in the Lord forever, For the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. RESOURCES:
If you would like us to mail you a copy of the Upper Room devotional booklet, please email Sarah at Trinity@trinityvail.com. Give us your name and mailing address, and we will get it out to you!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st: Weekday Reflection, Episode 6
The Lords's Prayer, For the sake of the Gospel
Matthew 6:9-13, NASB
Pray, then, in this way:
Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
RESOURCES:
If you haven't seen this yet, it is worth the watch! It is well with my soul, in the time of social distancing...
If you would like us to mail you a copy of the Upper Room devotional booklet, please email Sarah at Trinity@trinityvail.com. Give us your name and mailing address, and we will get it out to you!
SUNDAY, MARCH 29th
Hey! Whatcha Lookin at? The choice of seeing what is Good
Hello everyone! Today we are doing something different. During this time of 'shelter in place', we invite you to join us for a virtual house church experience, as Pastor Ethan is joined by different people from our church family to lead us through this time of worship.
Here's our order of the service, and the time where they each begin.
Suggestions for worship
A word about giving We fully recognize how this current crisis will impact so many of us financially. As everyone is saying, we truly are in this together. If God puts it on your heart to support Trinity financially during this time, you may do so by going to the 'give' tab on this website, or just cick here. Key thoughts at takeaways
Worship Lyrics
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Come behold the wondrous mystery, In the dawning of the King
He the theme of heaven's praises, Robed in frail humanity In our longing, in our darkness, Now the light of life has come Look to Christ, who condescended, Took on flesh to ransom us Come behold the wondrous mystery, He the perfect Son of Man In His living, in His suffering, Never trace nor stain of sin See the true and better Adam, Come to save the hell-bound man Christ the great and sure fulfillment, Of the law; in Him we stand Come behold the wondrous mystery, Christ the Lord upon the tree In the stead of ruined sinners, Hangs the Lamb in victory See the price of our redemption, See the Father's plan unfold Bringing many sons to glory, Grace unmeasured, love untold Come behold the wondrous mystery, Slain by death the God of life But no grave could e'er restrain Him, Praise the Lord; He is alive! What a foretaste of deliverance, How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected, As we will be when he comes Great is They Faithfulness
“Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not! As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. “Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!” Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided— “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow! Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! “Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!” Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided— “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me! FRIDAY, MARCH 27th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 5
Endurance and Patience
Focus Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11, Colossians 3:12-13
RESOURCES:
If you would like us to mail you a copy of the Upper Room devotional booklet, please email Sarah at Trinity@trinityvail.com. Give us your name and mailing address, and we will get it out to you!
TUESDAY, MARCH 24th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 4
STRENGTH IN WEAKNESS
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Focus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
RESOURCE LINKS:
The Bible Project: One of our Beaver Creek families sent me a link to this awesome resource. Explore it a bit. This team makes simple animated vidoes exploring and explaning very important Biblical concepts, all through the lens of how all of scripture points to Jesus. A great resource for a non-christian who may be interested in learning about the Bible. Eagle County Mental Health Resource Portal. This is a new effort of the Eagle County Behavioral Health Task Force. A good place to start for virtually all of Eagle County's mental and behavioral health resources, including many current resources focusing on Covid-19. SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd
Do not Worry!? Renewing our mind in an unstable world
Suggestions for worship:
Focus Scripture:
Key thoughts at takeaways
Worship Lyrics
Great Are You Lord
You give life, You are love, You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore, every heart that is broken. Great are You, Lord! It's Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise to You only Lord You give life, You are love, You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore, every heart that is broken. Great are You, Lord! It's Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, we pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise to You only Lord And all the earth will shout Your praise, our hearts will cry, these bones will sing, great are You, Lord!
And all the earth will shout Your praise, our hearts will cry, these bones will sing, great are You, Lord!
It's Your breath in our lungs, So we pour out our praise, We pour out our praise!
It's Your breath in our lungs, So we pour out our praise to You only
Christ Alone, Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness
I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus' name Christ alone, Cornerstone, weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace
In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in Him be found! Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless, I stand before the throne Christ alone, Cornerstone, weak made strong in the Savior's love
Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all FRIDAY, MARCH 20th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 3
T.R.U.S.T!
Practicing T.R.U.S.T.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
GREAT RESOURCES!
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 2
God is our Refuge
Scriptures I reference here:
Information from Vail Health
Community letter sent today, March 18th (this link will take you to a hospital benefactor letter, but it is the same letter as was emailed throughout the community today)
TUESDAY, MARCH 17th: Weekday Reflection, Episode 1
Encouragement from the past
Hey there everyone! I plan to post these shorter videos as often as I am able through the week. The content will vary, and I'm open to suggestions from you! I encourage you to check this page every few days. Check out what I posted today! The links I referenced in the video are here: Pandemic Love: What we can learn from the history of the church in times of great disease SUNDAY, MARCH 15th
Courage, Dear Heart!
Suggestions for worship:
Worship Lyrics
God With Us
You've come to bring peace, to be love, to be nearer to us Our Deliverer, You are Savior, In Your presence we find our strength You've come to be hope to this world for Your honor and name You are here, You are holy, We are standing in Your glory (repeat) It Is Well With My Soul When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; It is well, with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul! My sin, o, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole. It is well, with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul! And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll, It is well, with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul! Key takeaways from Ethan's message:
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Date: January 12th
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Date: January 26th
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Date: February 2nd
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Date: December 15, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Week 3: The Testimony of the Angels
Date: December 22, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
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Date: December 29, 2019
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Date: October 13, 2019
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From the book: Chapters Three and Four
Date: October 20, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapters Five and Six
Date: October 27, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapter Seven
Date: November 3, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapters Eight and Nine
Date: November 10, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapters Ten and Eleven
Date: November 17, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapters Twelve and Thirteen
Date: November 24, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Chapter Fourteen
Date: December 1, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
From the book: Epilogue
This series is based on the book "At The Crossroads" By Pete Kuiper. You can order it online HERE.
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Psalms 57
Date: August 4, 2019
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Principle Scripture: Psalms 42
Date: August 11, 2019
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Principle Scripture: Psalms 62
Date: August 18, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Psalms 145
Date: August 25, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Psalms 115
Date: September 1, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Psalms 51
Date: September 8, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 15:14-33, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14,27; 1 Timothy 6:1; Colossians 1:28-29; Hebrews 10:23-25
Date: July 7, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 16:1-23
Date: July 14, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 16:25-27
Date: July 21, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Date: April 28, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Titus 2:6-10, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 1 Peter 2:11-17, Philippians 3:7-9, Acts 5:27-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 22:20-21
Date: May 5, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 13:8-10
Date: May 12, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Ephesians 1:18-20, Hebrews 12:1, Philippians 4:8-9, Colossians 3:9-10, Galatians 5:16
Date: May 26, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 14:1-13
Date: June 2, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 14:13-19
Date: June 9, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 14:19-5:6
Date: June 16, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 15:7-13
Date: March 17, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 12:1-2
Date: March 24, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 12:2
Additional Scripture: Ephesians 5:17-18, Matthew 6:9-10, Galatians 1:3-5, Ephesians 1:8-9, Romans 1:8-10, James 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 2:13 Ephesians 6:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, Colossians 4:12, Colossians 1:9-12
Date: March 25, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Date: March 31, 2019
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Principle Scripture: Romans 12:3-8
Date: April 7, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 12:9-16
Date: April 14, 2019
Speaker: Pastor Ethan Moore
Principle Scripture: Romans 12:17-21
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