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Trinity CollegeTrinity College65th Annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and CarolsThe 65th annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols was held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, a service that was offered as a shared moment of comfort and hope. A PDF of the order of service is available here https://www.trincoll.edu/spiritualandreligiouslife/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Lessons-and-Carols-Program-2024-for-web.pdf The festivals, offered at two times, featured the Chapel Singers; Trinity College Gospel Choir; Ellen Dickinson, college carillonist; Elijah Morris ’28, organ; Madison Thompson ’25, organ; Chris Yi ’26, organ; Christopher Houlihan ’09, John Rose Distinguished College Organist, Director of Chapel Music, and Artist-in-Residence; The Very Rev. Marcus George Halley, chaplain to the college; and The...2024-12-231h 37To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? (2024)Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”. 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? God the Holy Spirit is the third Person in the one Being of the Holy Trinity, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Son, and equally worthy of our honor and worship. (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14) We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you...2024-03-2404 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 48. Who is Jesus Christ? (2024)Today is day 48 and we are beginning the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fourth line: “I believe in Jesus Christ” and studying question 48. 48. Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the eternal Word and Son of God, the second Person of the Holy Trinity. He took on human nature to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world, the only Mediator between God and fallen humanity. (Psalm 2; Malachi 3:1; John 1:1–18; Philippians 2:5–11; 1 Timothy 2:5–6) We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union...2024-02-1707 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 38. Who is God the Father? (2024)Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38. 38. Who is God the Father? God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity, from whom the Son is eternally begotten and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds. (Psalm 104; John 1:1, 14; 15:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10–16; 1 Peter 1:10–12; Nicene Creed) We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian. If you would li...2024-02-0711 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 36. Who is God? (2024)Today is day 36 and we are beginning the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 36. 36. Who is God? God is one divine Being eternally existing in three divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Holy Trinity. (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 86:8–10; Isaiah 44:6–8; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14) Today will will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would li...2024-02-0506 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 21. Which creeds has this church received? (2024)Today is day 21 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 21. Since today's question does not include scripture references, we will be reading two of the three creeds received by the ACNA - the Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. The third, The Apostles' Creed, will be read on day 24. 21. Which creeds has this church received? This church believes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. (Articles of Religion, 8) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). ...2024-01-2109 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? (2024)Today is day 20 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 20. 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? Belief in the creeds signifies acceptance of God’s revealed truth and the intention to live by it. To reject any element of the creeds signifies a departure from the Christian faith. (Matthew 16:13–20; 2 Timothy 3:14–15; 4:1–5; James 2:10–26) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. ...2024-01-2007 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? (2024)Today is day 19 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 19. 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? The purpose of the creeds is to declare and safeguard for all generations essential truths about God, the Church, and the world, as revealed in Holy Scripture. (Deuteronomy 7:9–11; Psalm 145:4–13; John 20:30–31; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Hebrews 2:1–4) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Prod...2024-01-1906 minTrinity CollegeTrinity College"La Nativité" by Jean Langlais, played by Madison Thompson ’25, organTrinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. Lessons and Carols is offered to all as a moment of comfort and hope. In its recounting of the Christmas story, the service involves the reading of nine lessons, each followed by the singing of a carol. Contributions to a freewill offering supported students in need, as well as international humanitarian relief efforts. This year’s special Bicentennial event featured a newly commissioned work by David Hurd, a setting of a...2023-12-1006 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 84. Who is the Holy Spirit?Today is day 84 and we are on the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed. Today we are on the thirteenth line: “I believe in the Holy Spirit”. 84. Who is the Holy Spirit? God the Holy Spirit is the third Person in the one Being of the Holy Trinity, coequal and coeternal with God the Father and God the Son, and equally worthy of our honor and worship. (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; John 15:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14) We will conclude today by praying the Veni, Creator Spiritus found on page 505 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you...2023-03-2504 minMadison Reformed ChurchMadison Reformed Church"The Holy Trinity" – Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 8Law: Num. 6:22–27Wisdom: Prov. 8:22–36Gospel: Matt. 28:16–20Epistle: 1 Cor. 8:1–6A few hundred years ago it became popular among some theologians to say that the doctrine of the Trinity might be true, but it’s not useful, and so whether or not a person believes that there is one God in three Persons really doesn’t matter that much. Today, we’re going to being to grasp why the doctrine important for us to believe, not just for the sake of right teaching—although that is reason enough—but also because of its great use to us.2023-02-2024 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 48. Who is Jesus Christ?Today is day 48 and we are beginning the section on the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed on Jesus Christ the Son of God. Today we are on the fourth line: “I believe in Jesus Christ” and studying question 48. 48. Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the eternal Word and Son of God, the second Person of the Holy Trinity. He took on human nature to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world, the only Mediator between God and fallen humanity. (Psalm 2; Malachi 3:1; John 1:1–18; Philippians 2:5–11; 1 Timothy 2:5–6) We will conclude today with Prayer 96. For Union...2023-02-1707 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 38. Who is God the Father?Today is day 38 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the second line: “The Father Almighty” and studying question 38. 38. Who is God the Father? God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity, from whom the Son is eternally begotten and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds. (Psalm 104; John 1:1, 14; 15:26; 1 Corinthians 2:10–16; 1 Peter 1:10–12; Nicene Creed) We will conclude today with A Prayer for God's Love found on page 27 of the To Be a Christian. If you would li...2023-02-0711 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 36. Who is God?Today is day 36 and we are beginning the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the first line: “I Believe in God” and studying question 36. 36. Who is God? God is one divine Being eternally existing in three divine Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the Holy Trinity. (Deuteronomy 6:4–7; Psalm 86:8–10; Isaiah 44:6–8; Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14) Today will will pray the first four Antiphons of The Great Litany found on page 91 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would li...2023-02-0506 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 23. Why should you know these creeds?Today is day 23 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 23. 23. Why should you know these creeds? I should know these creeds because they state the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. (Deuteronomy 11:18–19; 1 Timothy 6:20–21; 2 Timothy 1:13–14) Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthe...2023-01-2303 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds?Today is day 22 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 22. 22. Why do you receive and believe these creeds? I receive and believe these creeds with the Church because they are grounded in Holy Scripture and are faithful expressions of its teaching. (Proverbs 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:3–11; Philippians 2:5–11) Our prayer today is the Seventh Proper Collect found on page 615 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Angl...2023-01-2205 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 21. Which creeds has this church received?Today is day 21 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 21. Since today's question does not include scripture references, we will be reading two of the three creeds received by the ACNA - the Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed. The third, The Apostles' Creed, will be read on day 24. 21. Which creeds has this church received? This church believes the Apostles’ Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed. (Articles of Religion, 8) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). ...2023-01-2109 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 20. What does belief in the creeds signify?Today is day 20 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 20. 20. What does belief in the creeds signify? Belief in the creeds signifies acceptance of God’s revealed truth and the intention to live by it. To reject any element of the creeds signifies a departure from the Christian faith. (Matthew 16:13–20; 2 Timothy 3:14–15; 4:1–5; James 2:10–26) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. ...2023-01-2007 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 19. What is the purpose of the creeds?Today is day 19 and we are in the section Concerning the Creeds on question 19. 19. What is the purpose of the creeds? The purpose of the creeds is to declare and safeguard for all generations essential truths about God, the Church, and the world, as revealed in Holy Scripture. (Deuteronomy 7:9–11; Psalm 145:4–13; John 20:30–31; 2 Timothy 1:13–14; Hebrews 2:1–4) Our prayer today is The Collect for Trinity Sunday found on page 608 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Prod...2023-01-1906 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 18. What is a creed?Today is day 18 and we are beginning the section Concerning the Creeds with question 18. 18. What is a creed? A creed is a statement of faith. The word “creed” comes from the Latin credo, which means “I believe.” (Deuteronomy 11:18–23; 26:1–11; John 20:24–29; 1 John 5:9–12) Our prayer today is The Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Origi...2023-01-1807 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 18 BONUS: Part 2 - Believing in ChristIn this special bonus podcast, we are reading Part 2: Believing in Christ found on page 29 of To Be a Christian. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.2023-01-1803 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ?Today is day 17 and we are concluding the section on Salvation with question 17. 17. By what means will God transform you into the image of Jesus Christ? The first Christians “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Following this pattern, I will be transformed within the life of the Church through reading Scripture and receiving the sacraments, through worship and prayer, and through fellowship with God’s people and loving witness to the world. (Deuteronomy 6:1–9; 2 Chronicles 7:1–3; Psalm 1; Acts 2:42–47; Hebrews 10:23–25) Our prayer today is Prayer 71. For C...2023-01-1707 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ?Today is day 16 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 16. 16. What does God desire to accomplish in your life in Christ? God desires to free me from captivity to sin and transform me into the image of Jesus Christ, by the power of his Holy Spirit. (Exodus 33:18–23; 34:29–35; Psalm 27:4, 7–14; Matthew 17:1–9; Romans 6:5–11; 2 Corinthians 3:12–18) Our prayer today is the Second Collect of Easter found on page 610 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. P...2023-01-1608 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ?Today is day 15 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 15. 15. What does God grant in your new life in Christ? God grants me reconciliation with him (2 Corinthians 5:17–19), forgiveness of my sins (Colossians 1:13–14), union with him in Christ (Romans 6:3–5), adoption into his family (Galatians 4:4–7), citizenship in his kingdom (Ephesians 2:19–21; Philippians 3:20), new life in the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:4–5), and the promise of eternal life (John 3:16; 1 John 5:12). Our prayer today is Prayer 96. For Union with Christ found on page 674 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download...2023-01-1506 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith?Today is day 14 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 14. 14. What should you do as the sign of your repentance and faith? After receiving instruction in the faith, I should be baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, thus joining his Body, the Church. If I have already been baptized, I should confess my sins, seek the guidance of a minister, affirm the promises made at my Baptism, and take my place as a member of the Church. (Psalm 51:5–7; Ezekiel 36:25–27; Matthew 28:19–20; 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 Peter 3:18–22) Our prayer today is the Collect...2023-01-1405 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ?Today is day 13 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 13. 13. How can you repent and put your faith in Jesus Christ? With God’s help, I can acknowledge and turn from my sins, receive the gift of God’s grace in Jesus Christ, and embrace the new life he freely gives me. [One way to do this is by sincerely praying in the way described in the “Turning to Christ” section on page 20.] (Psalm 86:1–7; Joel 2:32; Acts 16:30–34; Romans 10:11–13; Hebrews 12:1–2) Our prayer today is the Collect for the Second Sunday of Lent found on page 60...2023-01-1305 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 12. What does it mean for you to have faith?Today is day 12 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 12. 12. What does it mean for you to have faith? To have faith means that I believe the Gospel is the truth: that Jesus died for my sins, rose from the dead, and rules over my life. Therefore, I entrust myself to him as my Savior, and I obey him as my Lord. (Psalm 40:1–10; Proverbs 3:5–8; John 1:9–13; Romans 10:9–10; Hebrews 11:1, 6) Our prayer today is the Collect for Faith in Evening Prayer found on page 50 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you woul...2023-01-1205 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 11. What does it mean for you to repent?Today is day 11 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 11. 11. What does it mean for you to repent? To repent means that I have a change of heart, turning from sin- fully serving myself to serving God as I follow Jesus Christ. I need God’s help to make this change. (Psalm 51:16–17; Isaiah 57:15–19; Acts 3:19–21; 1 John 2:1–2) Our prayer today is the Collect for Ash Wednesday found on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catech...2023-01-1105 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ?Today is day 10 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 10. 10. How should you respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ? As soon as I receive and believe the Gospel, I should repent of my sins, put faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior and Lord, and prepare to be baptized. “Now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2; see also Psalm 32; Isaiah 55:6–7; Acts 2:37–39) Our prayer today is the Prayer 72. For Knowing and Loving God found on page 668 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or downl...2023-01-1005 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 9. Is there any other way of salvation?Today is day 9 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 9. 9. Is there any other way of salvation? No. The apostle Peter said of Jesus, “There is salvation in no one else” (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the only one who can save me and reconcile me to God. (Psalm 2; Isaiah 42:1–4; John 14:5–6; 1 Timothy 2:5–6) Our prayer today is the Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter found on page 612 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. ...2023-01-0905 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 8. Who is Jesus Christ?Today is day 8 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 8. 8. Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus is the eternal Son of God, the Savior of the world. Fully divine, he took on our human nature, died on the Cross for our sins, rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now rules as Lord and King over all creation. (Numbers 21:4–9; Psalm 110; John 3:13–15; Philippians 2:5–11; Colossians 1:15–20) Our prayer today is the Collect from the Baptism of Our Lord on the First Sunday of Epiphany found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If...2023-01-0807 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 7. Why does God save you?Today is day 7 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 7. 7. Why does God save you? Because he loves me, God saves me from sin and judgment, so that I may love and serve him for his glory. (Psalm 98; Isaiah 42:5–9; John 3:17; Romans 5:8–10; 2 Corinthians 5:18–21; Ephesians 1:3–14) Our prayer today is the Collect from the Second Sunday of Christmas found on page 601 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Tri...2023-01-0707 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 6. How does God save you?Today is day 6 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 6. 6. How does God save you? God forgives my sins and reconciles me to himself through his Son, Jesus Christ, whom he has given to the world as an unde- served gift of love. “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16; see also Psalm 34; Zechariah 12:10–13:2; Ro­mans 3:23–26) Our daily prayer is Prayer 79. For Mercy found on page 669 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you...2023-01-0607 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 5. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death?Today is day 5 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 5. 4. Can you save yourself from the way of sin and death? No. I have no power to save myself, for sin has corrupted my conscience, confused my mind, and captured my will. Only God can save me. (Psalm 33:13–19; Isaiah 43:8–13; John 3:1–8; Ephesians 2:1–9) Our daily collect comes from the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany found on page 603 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. 2023-01-0507 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 4. What is the way of death?Today is day 4 and we are continuing the section on Salvation with question 4. 4. What is the way of death? The way of death is a life without God’s love and Holy Spirit, a life controlled by things that cannot bring me eternal joy, leading only to darkness, misery, and eternal condemnation. (Genesis 2:16–17; Deuteronomy 28:15–19; Proverbs 14:12; John 8:34; Romans 1:24–25) Our daily collect comes from the Saturday of Easter Week found on page 611 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/cate...2023-01-0405 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 3. How does sin affect you?Today is day 3. We are continuing through the section on Salvation with question 3. 3. How does sin affect you? Sin alienates me from God, my neighbor, God’s good creation, and myself. Apart from Christ, I am hopeless, guilty, lost, helpless, and walking in the way of death. (Genesis 3:14–19; Psalm 38; Isaiah 53:6; 59:1–2; Romans 6:20–23) Our daily collect comes from Proper 14 found on page 618 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity...2023-01-0308 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 2. What is the Gospel?Today is day 2 and we are continuing the section on Salvation. 2. What is the Gospel? The Gospel is the good news that God loves the world and offers salvation from sin through his Son, Jesus Christ. (Psalm 103:1–13; Isaiah 53:4–5; John 3:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:1–5) Our daily prayer comes from the introduction to the Solemn Collects in the Good Friday liturgy on page 566 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church i...2023-01-0205 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 1 BONUS: Part 1 - Beginning with ChristToday is day 1 of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year. This is a special bonus and we are reading Part 1: Beginning with Christ. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.2023-01-0107 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearDay 1. What is the human condition?Today is day 1 and we are beggining the section on Salvation. 1. What is the human condition? Though created good and made for fellowship with our Creator, humanity has been cut off from God by self-centered rebellion against him, leading to lawless living, guilt, shame, death, and the fear of judgment. This is the state of sin. (Genesis 3:1–13; Psalm 14:1–3; Matthew 15:10–20; Romans 1:18–23; 3:9–23) Our daily collect is the Ash Wednesday Collect on page 605 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catech...2023-01-0109 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearBONUS: Concerning Scripture ReadingsIn today's bonus podcast we are reading about the reasons the appointed scripture readings are chosen. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in Madison MS.2022-12-2001 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearBONUS: Introduction to To Be a ChristianIn today's bonus podcast, we are reading J.I. Packer's introduction to the catechism. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.2022-12-1504 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearBONUS: Why an Anglican Catechism?In this bonus episode of To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a Year, we are reading the preface which explores the sources of Anglican doctrine and the need for catechesis in our lives today. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.2022-12-1405 minTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearTo Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearIntroducing To Be a Christian: The Anglican Catechism in a YearStarting on January 1st, we are launching our podcast To Be a Christian - The Anglican Catechism in a Year. We will be learning what it means To be a Christian and the essentials for our Christian faith and lives. Each day we will read one catechism question from To Be a Christian, the official catechism of the Anglican Church in North America. Head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism to buy or download your copy of To Be a Christian to follow along with us. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS.2022-12-1100 minThe Hofflynn ShowThe Hofflynn ShowThe Hofflynn Show Welcomes Madison & CarolineMadison & Caroline give us the low down on their Holy Trinity experiences and future plans for world domination!2022-05-0423 minWorking at the WheelWorking at the Wheel#24 Doctrinal Dictionary: The Holy TrinityListen along as our new Doctrinal Dictionary episode breaks down the Holy Trinity with guests Elizabeth Lanning and Alex Bell and co-hosts Alayna Lotto and Vicki Dombeck.2021-05-1045 minTRiSS TalksTRiSS TalksOvercoming Sexism and Racism in Higher EducationThe School of Social Work & Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin has recently been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Bronze Award for its efforts to strengthen gender equality. While the Athena Swan Charter has been recognised for its contribution to improving gender equality, the charter also acknowledges that gender equality on its own is only one aspect of equality and a more intersectional approach is needed to develop action points which consider the multiple forms of inequalities women face when accessing higher education – including exclusion based on race, citizenship and social class. The 2020 protests organised by the Irish Bl...2021-04-1200 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchGod's Beneficial Love, part 1We've all been on job interviews in our days. And some of the questions we have as we go through the interview process are related to the "fringe" benefits of that job. We want to know our salary, what are the health benefits, dental benefits, vacation time and the list goes on. But today, we are going to look at the benefits of God's love. These benefits are not "fringe". The benefits of God's love are core, central and solid benefits that we will experience as believers in Jesus Christ.2021-02-2130 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchObject of Your FaithFaith is powerful. Every person alive depends on faith at some level every single day. We would not be able to function for long without some measure of faith. When we get into our car, we have faith that it will start and will safely get us from point A to point B. But what about faith when it comes to our eternity. Are we confident our faith is in the right place? Are we sure we have a saving faith? Who is the object of your faith? Do you rely on your wealth? Do you rely on your...2021-02-1831 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchFollow MeToday, I would like to take some time and examine what being a follower of Jesus looks like. Because we do not always follow Jesus the way that we should. And it is important for us to remind ourselves that we are neglecting God’s work. We are neglecting our relationship with Him. We are placing our wills ahead of the will of the Father in heaven. But when we pay attention to God and listen to Him, when we put His will above our own will, it is amazing the things he works out in our li...2021-02-0138 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchReluctant MessengerHave you ever been required to do something and been resistant in fulfilling your responsibility? Have you ever known something is important yet you were reluctant to getting it done? Have you ever known that if you do not get a specific task completed that there would be grave consequences? Yet you decide to wait, put it off until later or procrastinate anyhow. I am sure we have all found ourselves in these types of situations. Maybe we do not like the task at hand. Maybe we do not think that we are good enough to finish...2021-01-2532 minTRINITY INTERCÂMBIOTRINITY INTERCÂMBIOCanadá - Inglês e francês em Toronto e Montreal | Mariana Letícia | 05.12.19Se você tem interesse em estudar no CANADÁ, esse PODCAST irá te esclarecer tudo!  Falamos com a Mariana Letícia, representante da escola UMC (Upper Madison College), sobre estudos em TORONTO e MONTREAL, a escola possui campus nas duas cidades. Entre em contato com a TRINITY! :)2021-01-2242 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchWhat Good Am IUncertainty is one of the things that causes us to be vulnerable, dependent. It certainly doesn’t bring about self-confidence or self-fulfillment. It is in this state, that God can accomplish his greatest work in our lives. It is when we realize that we are vulnerable. We are dependent, solely and wholly on Him and Him alone. And during these past few weeks of uncertainty, I have asked myself many questions. And as I was perusing the scriptures, I came across a story of a man by the name of Nathanial. Though his circumstances are different than mi...2021-01-2231 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchFaithful Workers of GodHappy New Year Church family. Today is the first Sunday of 2021 and I pray God blesses the Church with great power and influence over the culture of the world this year. I pray that rather than being assimilated into the culture, we become change-agents in today's world. I pray the Church impacts the world mightily and that many hearts are drawn into a saving relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. I remember before I became Christian listening to my mom and dad discuss with other family members and some visitors about God. I remember that I was...2021-01-0337 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchFour Reasons For Christ's BirthIt is the Sunday before Christmas which is a time of celebration for the Church of Jesus Christ. In just a few days, we will be celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior. It is a day of great rejoicing, a day to bask in the wondrous work of God. The day of Jesus' birth was planned by God before the foundations of the earth were set into place. This day has been prophesied numerous times in the Old Testament Scriptures. Jesus birth has had such a profound impact that His birth is celebrated across the...2020-12-2032 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchJoy in FaithToday we are joyful because of our confidence in Christ. We are joyful because we know that one day we will be in God’s presence forever. We will never know trials and difficulty, pain or suffering, nor shall we know sin anymore. Because we will be in the presence of Almighty God with OUR glorified bodies never to be troubled again. This eternal bliss, the bliss that fills us with joy is because we have chosen to lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Since our new birth, he has strengthened ou...2020-12-1332 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchOur Peace in ChristIn this life, we experience many things. We experience happiness, sadness, difficulty, times of peace, times of turmoil, love, hate, anger, excitement, times of wonder, times of hope, etc . . . However, the one thing that we experience on a regular basis and without fail is the experience of sinning. We find ourselves giving in to the temptation of getting our way; or doing what we want though we know it is wrong; or lashing out in selfish anger; or lying or gossiping, slander others, deceive, are boastful, are envious; or indulging with possessions, money, food, working too much...2020-12-0920 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchHope in GodThe very definition of Advent is “the Arrival of a notable person. The arrival of Jesus Christ, Our Lord, is about as notable of an arrival one will ever know. For there is no one greater than He. It is Jesus who brought peace, everlasting peace into the world. The way we find lasting peace, eternal peace is ONLY through Jesus Christ. For it is by Him and Him alone that we can receive the gracious and free gift of salvation. So today, we begin Advent, we are going to focus on the hope given to mankind by...2020-11-3000 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchMore Than MeGod works out His will on this earth through His Church. This is His chosen method of spreading the Gospel message, to demonstrate His great love for humanity, to equip the brethren, to feed the poor, to serve the widow, and to demonstrate His great love by our unity in Christ. That is why I commented last week that it has always puzzled me when someone thinks it is okay to be a Lone Ranger Christian. They think it is okay to make it a habit of not assembling together and participating in worship and praise to...2020-11-2500 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchNot Me But WeIf someone asked you to define the Christian Church, how would you answer them? What does it mean to you when you say, “I am going to Church”? What does Church mean to you? How important is Church in your Christian life? Is it something that you can ignore? Is it something a believer can live without? Is the Church a place? Is it a building? Or is it something different? We don’t just go to the Church. We are the Church. Every believer makes up the Church. The Church is not this physical building. If fact...2020-11-2200 minTrinity PodcastTrinity PodcastS01-13 You Are Worth Gold (Abby Bendorf)Abby Bendorf grew up in Owatonna, involved at Trinity and at OHS. After graduating from UW-Platteville in 2019, Abby took a manufacturing position in Madison, WI. Abby enjoys adventures, especially when they involve returning to her second home, Sky Ranch Bible Camp, outside of Fort Collins, CO where she spent three summers on staff. Abby would tell you she’d rather be in the mountains.2020-11-1631 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchWhere Is Your Optimism?Has there ever been a time when you have lost optimism in life? Have you ever thought it is time to throw in the towel because of things going on in the world, in our nation, in your family? Have you ever felt there isn’t any hope for things to change? Or what’s the use trying? Have you ever been disgusted with what you are seeing on the news or on the political front? I am sure that most of us can answer yes to one or more of these questions. There are times when we s...2020-11-0900 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPowerful or FoolishThis week we are going to focus on the love, grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are going to focus on the very power of God to redeem mankind from the bondage of sin. From all eternity, God has been full of grace and mercy. He has always loved us with an everlasting love, with a love that surpasses our comprehension. Before the foundation of the earth, God had a plan for our redemption. He always planned to accomplish His saving work at the cross. He demonstrated His great love for all mankind through...2020-11-0200 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchBlessing of EnduranceWhen it is very dangerous and unpopular to live for Jesus, what type of preaching do you need to hear. You need to hear preaching from James who wrote the book of James and is the half brother of Jesus. He wrote his letter to people who were being scattered all over the world because of their faith in Jesus Christ. He was teaching the Church the real Gospel. He didn’t teach that everything was going to be okay and that you would experience only health and wealth as a believer in Christ. He knew better and he ta...2020-10-2600 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchTime Is FleetingIt is amazing to me how many people journey through life without a care in the world. Some chase after the next big thing. While others work and toil for the next toy they can bring home. We have become a very materialistic culture. And our focus has turned to entertainment and any pleasure there is to be had. We are always filling our minds with something. We must have the television on, the radio on, a book in our hand, a website on our computer screen, or be glancing at the latest social media content available on our...2020-10-2100 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchLet's Not Be IdleGod did not establish the Church to be unproductive, unchallenged, unprepared, unfulfilled, lazy, procrastinators who simply sit in the pews every week to pray, sing a few songs, listen to the pastor preach, socialize for a while and then go home. The Church is far more than this. Its mission is too important and there is too much at stake for us to be tepid, to be weak or to be neutral in our beliefs. No, the Apostle Paul told us that we are MORE than conquerers in Christ Jesus our Lord.2020-10-1200 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchA Heart of JoyWhen we get so focused and immersed in what we are doing or we are one who gets overwhelmed easily or we are one who didn’t get to play the role we wanted to play or we are one who thought we should go in a different direction, we still must serve the Lord in a manner that is honoring to Him. We do not want to be one who is caught up in complaining and grumbling. We cannot get the work of God done in an effective manner by grumbling and complaining. In all we do for th...2020-09-2826 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchA United FrontJesus’ willing sacrifice at the cross was THE most selfless act ever to take place in all of time. The humility, the act of making Himself nothing on behalf of the world who does not deserve His mercy and turned their backs on Him is an act He did out of His eternal deep love for humanity even as we rejected Him and mocked Him. God still loves us! He gave His all for us. And we are called to humbly imitate Christ. We are called to give of ourselves. We are called to be His servants an...2020-09-2129 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchSword of the SpiritThroughout the centuries, the sword was the primary weapon used in hand to hand combat. The sword was always at hand and ready to use. The sword is vital to the success and survival of any soldier during those times. Without a sword, the soldier would quickly fall at the hands of their enemies. For without it, the soldier did not have any means of attack. It was his primary offensive weapon. When we look at the Sword of the Spirit, we know that the word Spirit describes the nature of the sword. It is not a...2020-09-1424 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchDefend Your MindThe helment of Salvation protects the head of the believer. Think about the fact that it is our in our minds that the attacks of the devil happen. Spiritual warfare is not a physical battle. It is a spiritual fight. When Satan attacks, he attacks us in the mind. One of his most powerful weapons is to attack with discouragement and doubt. He knows that if he causes a believer to doubt or to be discouraged that he can negatively impact our spiritual impact in the world and in our personal spiritual walk with the Lord. Remember, God wants...2020-09-1025 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPrepared and ReadyConsider the Christians spiritual footwear, the Gospel of Peace. Without the Gospel of Peace, the Christian will quickly stumble and fall. Because he is lacking the power of the cross without being equipped with the Gospel of Peace. He is one who will suffer many defeats. We have talked about the importance of the Gospel many times. In fact, the Gospel is the premise of every legitimate Christian sermon preached. The Gospel is at the center of every legitimate Christian organization and Church. Without the Gospel, we might as well close the doors to this building. For...2020-08-3128 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchTime to FightI remember in the early ’90’s the call to action that the American military was about to experience through Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. It was a time that the strength of our military was going to be put to the test. During deployment, it was a massive undertaking. We had to send massive amounts of equipment, artillery, firepower in general and manpower to the Middle East to prepare and fight. It was a time of unrest for our nation and our young men and women who were being called to serve in a manner that could require them to l...2020-08-2430 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchLiving SacrificesAs believers, we are called to serve God and be imitators of Christ. We are called to Christian living. We must make a conscious decision everyday to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, to deprive them of their wicked desires. This conscious decision is something that requires us to continually be prepared for battle and when the time comes, we will fight the wicked desires of our sinful flesh.2020-08-1731 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchNo More Bad NewsWe recently started a bible study in the book of Romans. One day as I was handing out the study guide for the next study preparation which was titled, “The Bad News”. After a few comments over this title, I started thinking about the gravity of the BAD NEWS. It dawned on me in a fresh way how important it is that we understand the bad news. For if we do not understand it, how is the good news really any good.2020-08-0932 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchTurn Your BackWWW.MADISONTRINITY.ORG There is a great danger that we must always be on guard against. We must be diligent in our work for the Lord. We must keep our eyes on the prize. We must keep our focus heavenward. Because we do have an adversary, the devil. He will do all he can to disrupt our Christian growth. He will send us false teachers. He will put stumbling blocks in our path. He will do all he can to discourage us and to cause us to doubt our salvation.2020-07-2633 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchApproved By GodWWW.MADISONTRINITY.ORG If we are eager to come before the Lord and listen to what He is ready to teach us today, we, most likely, spend much time with Him throughout the day, everyday. We, most likely, open the pages of Scriptures every day and dig in to the meat of the Gospel. We, most likely, spend time meditating on the Word. We, most likely, spend time in prayer seeking understanding. We, most likely, are growing in relationship with the Lord because we are spending quality and quantity time with Him.2020-07-2034 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchForget What?WWW.MADISONTRINITY.ORG Several times in the last week, I found myself focusing on past sins. I was thinking many what if situations. I was really being hard on myself about things I cannot change. I can’t make the consequences nor the outcome change. They remain and life moves forward. Don’t misunderstand, meaningful reflection is important and we should reflect. These reflections remind us of where we’ve been so we can more fully appreciate where we are headed. For example, as I reflect on past sins, I find myself more appreciative and gratef...2020-07-1328 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchWhy Are You Telling Me ThisWWW.MADISONTRINITY.ORG Most everyone enjoys a good story. We love a story that holds our attention and keeps us at the edge of our seat in anticipation of what is coming next. Many people love to tell good stories and are masters of the tale. But there is a storyteller that we all should watch out for. We should be ready to quickly end the story and bring it to a close. There may be some who are listening to me who is one who is this type of storyteller, one who loves to...2020-07-0630 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchWhat is His NameWWW.MADISONTRINITY.ORG This name, “I AM” had great significance to Israel. So in Jesus’ day, it would certainly have serious significance to the Israelites. Any mention of that name would certainly rouse any eyebrow of any Jewish leader.2020-06-2939 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchFather's Day 2020I often think about my Heavenly Father as I watch my children grow. I often ask God if I bring Him that kind of joy when I obey. Does His heart hurt when I turn my back on Him and disobey His established structure for my life? Does He rejoice when I finally understand the WHY behind his rules and His guidance?2020-06-2232 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchDo You Feel Alone Part 2The first answer to that nagging hole in our hearts is to recognize that it is a God shaped hole that is filled by knowing Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. When we trust Christ and turn our lives over to Him. We have THE most fulfilling relationship a human being can ever experience. He is always with you. He always has your back. He listens to you when no one else will. Your hope is found in Him alone.2020-06-1532 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchDo You Feel AloneHave you ever had a period in your life where you felt all alone? Have you ever felt that there isn’t anyone there for you? Have you felt lost with the feeling of no support and of no one understanding you?2020-06-0724 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPentecost Sunday 2020God has empowered men and women with His Spirit to produce much fruit. He has empowered His Church to move according to the Spirit of God. As the Spirit gives us utterance, God’s mighty work will be accomplished through us. It is by the power of the Spirit of God that God’s power is expressed and demonstrated through the Church. As the Spirit works in and through us, we can accomplish much for the Kingdom of God because God is moving us.2020-05-3134 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchComing of the LordWhen the Bible teaches the Church about end times, these teachings are meant to bring us comfort in our times of trouble. They are meant to bring us hope that one day there will be no more evil and no more trouble. One day God will restore the Earth to its original purity. The study of end times has been a consuming passion of many in today’s church. There are many sensational best-selling authors who argue that the current events of the day fulfill biblical prophecy. There are many dubious interpretations of biblical prophecy and many wh...2020-05-2532 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchDo NOT Be AfraidGod is teaching His people that they have no reason to fear for He is our God. We are His children and there isn’t anyone who can harm us for He is with us. God wants us to come to Him in our times of trouble. He longs for us to depend on Him that is why He said, “Do NOT be dismayed.” Because He is our strength, He is our hope, He is our refuge and in Him alone will we find rest for our souls for He is our God, our Lord and our King and there...2020-05-1732 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchUnrelenting LoveThe job of being a mother is one that never ends this side of heaven. Our mothers will always seek to protect and defend us. They always want what is best for us and each one demonstrate it in a different way. God has entrusted every mother with an eternal person. They have participated in bringing an eternal soul into the world. Each mother has been given an enormous responsibility to train her child in the ways of the Lord, to ensure they know and understand the awesome majesty and glory of the Most High God and Jesus Christ...2020-05-1131 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchNo Other GospelThere was a period in my walk with Christ that I got caught up in listening to the false teachers without realizing it. I was pulled in by their message as well. Once I admitted it, I had to decide whether I should turn my heart to the One True God or remain a faithful listener of the teachers I’ve grown fond of over those years. At the end of the day, each of us must choose, do we believe the teachings of Christ or do we believe the teachings of these false teachers?2020-05-0434 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPrayers of a Saint of GodI personally cannot imagine facing death without knowing my Lord. I can’t imagine the fear and anxiety I would have as I stood at death’s door. And rightly so, aside from the power of the cross, we have no hope, no redemption. We would be left to face the complete and eternal separation from the Creator of the heavens and the earth. We would face eternal torment and only because we chose to turn our backs on God.2020-04-2633 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchHope and RestorationToday let us take a look at how God restores us and gives us hope in Christ and the confidence we have because of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We can have confidence in the resurrection of Christ. There are some who will try to refute the resurrection just as they did in Jesus day. They will say that it cannot be proven. But the fact is there is a wealth of proof out there for anyone willing to take the time and objectively seek it out and give consideration to the weight of evidence for the...2020-04-1927 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchResurrection Sunday 2020Today is a day of victory for the Church. It is a mighty day of victory where we stand and shout from the mountaintops that He is ALIVE, the KING has risen. Death could not hold Him. His tomb is empty and his body is not in decay. Praise the Lord! Our loving and gracious KING has risen from the dead. We have our victory in Him. From this day forward, death shall not rule in the life of any believer. We WILL reign with Christ.2020-04-1226 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchThe Power of the CrossToday is Palm Sunday. It is the day we celebrate the Triumphant Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday and His crucifixion on Good Friday. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Early Christians used the palm branch to symbolize the victory of the faithful over enemies of the soul, as in the Palm Sunday festival celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There is much during Holy Week that we, as Christians, should ponder and celebrate. For this is the week that...2020-04-0521 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchThe Freedom of Life03/29/2020 We must understand that if we do what we do NOT want to do, we agree the law is good. Nothing good lives in us, that is, in our sinful nature. We learn that if we do what we don’t want to do, it is no longer us who do it, rather, it is sin living in us that does it. For our inner being delights in God’s law. There is another law that is working in us. We know this law is found in Jesus Christ. And it is Him who frees us from the...2020-03-3025 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPeace Found In JesusOver the past several weeks, we have experienced troubles in ways we have not seen in our times. I never thought I would see a time when schools, business and organizations would be shut down across the entire nation due to an outbreak of a virus sweeping across the globe. We still don’t know what the full impact will be. There are many who are in panic, stressing and worrying about the unknown of what may or may not happen. All you need to do is walk through a local supermarket to grasp how panicked people are getting. Th...2020-03-2226 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchWhen Grace AboundsGrace covers a multitude of sins. There is not one sin too great for God's grace to cover it. His grace is sufficient enough to pay the debts of every sin ever committed in the past by the entire world, every present sin and every future sin of every man. Because of God's grace is greater than sin, there is hope for every individual ever born to know Him. God's grace abounds far beyond our greatest sins! Since this is true, should we be cavalier in our sins and ignore righteous behavior?2020-03-1534 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchLife For AllThere are many places in the Bible where we read about Living Water. We know that Living Water is precisely what our souls need. If we drink of this Living Water, we will never thirst again. We will be set free from the burdens of sinful living. It is this Living Water that will sustain us to Eternal Life. Today we are going to take a journey with Jesus through the town of Samaria. As we journey here, we will see the fruit of this Living Water play out in the life of a woman and her...2020-03-1523 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchLove Letters From GodGod’s creation opens our eyes to the fact that we have a Creator. When we look at nature around us, the mountains, the canyons, the massive sky, the stars, the birds of the air, the creatures walking the earth, the flowers and grass and lakes, rivers, streams and oceans, all of these things cry out of a Creator who keeps order and everything in its place. It is too complex to see it any other way. It was not an accident.2020-03-0325 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchPractical Christian LivingWe serve the One true God. He loves us with an everlasting love. He doesn’t expect us to have a blind faith as we serve Him. He has given us every opportunity to know Him intimately. As we examine the world around us, we can see God in all His creation. We see the work of His hands. He has given us His written Word so we might know Him more intimately. We learn about our fallen nature and His enduring love for us through the Word of God. He teaches us many lessons as we pe...2020-02-2329 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchGod's Gracious LoveThere are different types of love which we will briefly discuss today. However, I would like to focus on the love that is far deeper and meaningful than the fleeting love we so often see in the world today. The love we routinely see in the world is one that involves no commitment and easily gives up. As soon as things get difficult, this love quickly dies and moves on to the next person or situation that gives us the FEELING of love.2020-02-1732 minMadison Trinity ChurchMadison Trinity ChurchImitators of GodAs Christians, we are part of the family of God. We are His possession. We live and dwell in His presence. he has brought each of us under the shadow of His protection. We cannot be destroyed by our enemies. God has lavished his abundant love, grace and mercy out on every believer. He is OUR Father and in Him we find our rest.2020-02-1027 minMadison ChurchMadison ChurchThe Path to Restoring God's Dream | In The Beginning (Part 1) | Stephen FeithHave you ever woken up from a dream that left you emotionally and physically reeling, questioning the boundaries between reality and fantasy? I know I have, and in this episode, we explore the power of dreams and their significance in our lives. We'll even consider the concept that God had a dream that evolved into a nightmare - not implying that our existence is awful, but rather that there's so much more intended for us.Diving into the unique concept of the Trinity, we'll discuss how it reveals that our God is a relational God who loves...2019-09-1730 min