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Neighborhood ChurchVision Sunday: We Press OnPastor Mark Trinkl reflects on Neighborhood Church's journey, celebrating God's work in transforming lives while emphasizing that the work isn't complete. Using Philippians 3:12-14 as a foundation, he introduces the recurring theme "We press on," encouraging the congregation to celebrate progress in their vision to be "transformed by Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and launched on mission" while continuing to press forward until Christ returns. #VisionSunday #NeighborhoodChurch #TransformedByJesus #EmpoweredByHisHolySpirit #LaunchedOnMission #WePressOn #ChristianJourney #Celebrate #GodIsAtWork
2025-09-0839 min
Neighborhood ChurchMake Praise Your Default Setting! Psalm 150In this concluding sermon of the Psalms series, Pastor Mark Trinkl explores Psalm 150 and its central message: "Make praise your default setting." Drawing from the Hebrew title of Psalms, which means "Praise," he explains that we are designed to praise God everywhere, for His mighty works and unmatched greatness, and with everything we have—not just as a religious activity but as our fundamental orientation to life.#Psalms #SermonSeries #Praise #PraiseGodEverywhere #GodIsGreat #PraiseGodWithEverything
2025-08-1135 min
Neighborhood ChurchWhat Are You Longing For? - Psalm 42In this message, Mark Trinkl explores Psalm 42, focusing on the theme of longing for God. He emphasizes how the Sons of Korah, despite their family's rebellious history, chose to follow God and became worship leaders. Trinkl encourages listeners to choose God even in times of discouragement, echoing the psalmist's refrain: "Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God. I will praise him again" (Psalm 42:5).#Psalms #Prayers #Poems #Discouragement #ChooseGod #Praise #WhatAreYouLongingFor
2025-06-1532 min
Neighborhood ChurchGod's Power is GreaterPastor Mark Trinkl delivers a powerful message on the omnipotence of God, emphasizing that God's power is greater than any problem we face. He explores various facets of God's power, including creation, sustenance, transformation, overcoming, and resurrection. Mark reminds believers that this incredible power is available to them through faith in Jesus Christ.#GodIsGreater #Omnipotence #GodsPower #FaithInJesus #Jesus #Suffering #Pain #IHaveOvercomeTheWorld #OvercomingChallenges #TransformedByJesus #Transformation #40DaysOfPrayer
2025-01-2635 min
Neighborhood ChurchHope for a Better TomorrowIn this Advent sermon, Pastor Mark Trinkl explores the theme of hope, grounded in Jesus Christ. He begins by reciting the Apostles' Creed, highlighting our belief in Jesus' ascension and future return. Trinkl defines Biblical hope as a confident expectation in God's promises, citing examples from Scripture such as Abraham's faith (Romans 4:18-19) and the "hall of faith" in Hebrews 11. The pastor emphasizes that Christians have a unique perspective on hope, able to look back at Jesus' first coming and forward to His return. He reminds us of Jesus' words in John 14:1-3, promising a place in t...
2024-12-0131 min
Neighborhood ChurchBreaking Barriers & Transforming LivesIn this sermon, Mark Trinkl delves into Acts 10, focusing on the encounter between Peter and Cornelius. He emphasizes that God's plan has always been to include all nations and peoples in His salvation, not just the Jews. The story of Peter and Cornelius represents a watershed moment in the early church, breaking down cultural and ethnic barriers between Jews and Gentiles.Mark challenges listeners to consider how they might respond to God working outside their theological understanding or comfort zones. He suggests that, like Peter, we may need a "second conversion" to overcome our ethnocentrism and fully...
2024-11-1835 min
Neighborhood ChurchWrestling with SinIn this sermon, Mark Trinkl explores the concept of sin and how it affects all people. He begins by defining sin as missing the mark of God's perfect standard, referencing Galatians 5:19-20 for examples of sinful behavior. Trinkl emphasizes three main points: the reality of sin, our relationship with sin, and the remedy for sin.Trinkl explains that sin affects everyone and has been present since the beginning of humanity, citing Romans 3:23, "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard." He describes our relationship with sin as threefold: sin done by us, to...
2024-10-2128 min
Neighborhood ChurchInviting God Into Your SufferingIn this sermon, Pastor Mark addresses the topic of suffering as part of the "Follow and Formed" series. He begins by acknowledging that pain and hardship are inevitable in life, and the crucial question is how we respond to it. Trinkl introduces the concept of trauma and its impact on our maturity, explaining five stages of growth that can be stunted by painful experiences.The pastor emphasizes the importance of inviting God into our suffering rather than avoiding or suppressing it. He references Romans 5:3-4, highlighting how trials can develop endurance, character, and hope. Trinkl encourages listeners...
2024-10-0635 min
2024-10-0151 min
Neighborhood ChurchConformed or Transformed?In this sermon, Mark Trinkl delves into the idea of spiritual formation, highlighting that everyone is being formed by their past, present, and future. He uses Romans 12:1-2 as a foundation, which says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Mark explains that we have all been shaped by our personal history and the world around us, often unconsciously.Six key areas that form our lives are discussed: habits, relationships, stories we believe, environment, experiences, and time. He encourages listeners to bring these formative factors "above...
2024-09-1528 min
Neighborhood ChurchWho Are You Following?In his sermon, Mark Trinkl explores the concept of discipleship, asking, "Who are you following and who are you being formed into?" He provides historical context for rabbinical discipleship in Jesus' time, explaining the rigorous educational system and the honor of being chosen as a disciple. Mark then applies this to modern Christian discipleship, emphasizing three key aspects based on John Mark Comer's book, "Practicing the Way": being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did. Mark challenges listeners to examine their core identity, arguing that for followers of Jesus, it should be rooted in b...
2024-09-0927 min
EquippingU PodcastMark and Nami Trinkl : Multi-cultural marriage and ministry - Season 8 Episode 11Mark and Nami Trinkl, pastoral couple at Neighborhood Church in the suburban Washington D.C. region, join Terry and Alan for this season's biographical episode with a local Alliance church pastor. Mark and Nami share their international love story from Wisconsin to England to South Korea, the challenges and opportunities of multi-cultural marriage and what it means to be both a multi-ethnic and multicultural church.
2023-01-3040 min