Living Life God's Way
Live the abundant life God has planned for you.
Be encouraged weekly by messages full grace, hope, and practical action steps hosted by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis and co-hosted by Rev. Dr. Dan Conway at Trinity Church Sugar Land. These teachings from God's word will edify and equip you to lead the life God has planned for you.
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Episodes
162 episodes
#162- A Faith That Turns Outward
What does it really mean to be spiritually mature? It is not about how long you have been a Christian, how much theology you know, or what title you hold. True spiritual maturity is measured by a selfless love and service to others — a faith th...
#161- A Faith That Keeps Growing
What does it look like to grow up in Christ? Far too often, we treat spiritual maturity like a corporate ladder to climb or a grading system that measures our worth. We look at those ahead of us with intimidation and those behind us with compar...
#160- The Falling Walls of Ancient Jericho
In this episode we welcome Rev. Dr. Lynn Lewis for a powerful and timely message, "The Falling Walls of Ancient Jericho." Unpacking the dramatic events of Joshua 6, Dr. Lewis will guide us through one of the most famous victories in scripture, ...
#159- Become The Church God Called Us To Be
This episode explores the necessity of Christian community by examining how spiritual gifts and leadership functions in Ephesians 4:11-16 equip believers to build up the body of Christ together. Listeners are invited to discover their role in t...
#158- Become The Person God Created You To Be
Who am I? It is one of the most profound questions we ask ourselves. But this week's message challenges us to reframe that question entirely: Who has God created me to be?Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God's workmanship -- crafted...
#157- Believe. A Faith That Grows With Friends
What if the breakthrough you have been praying for is already sitting right next to you?This week in our Belong, Believe, Become series, we looked at the story of Apollos in Acts 18:24-28 -- a gifted, knowledgeable man who was still will...
#156- Belonging: A Place Called Home
Have you ever felt like you just don't belong? Like a stranger in your own world? You are not alone — and today's message at Trinity Church Sugar Land speaks directly to that deep, God-given longing inside each of us.From Ephesians 2:13-...
#155- Church On Fire
Join Us in Welcoming Guest Speaker Rachel Conner to today's episode titled, Church On Fire. In this episode, we dive deep into Acts 11:19-30 to uncover the birth and growth of the church at Antioch—a vibrant, multi-ethnic c...
#154- Everything Starts Somewhere
Every great movement, every mighty tree, every transformed life starts somewhere small. In Matthew 13:31-33, Jesus reminds us that the kingdom of heaven works like a mustard seed and leaven -- seemingly insignificant, yet carrying unstoppable p...
#153- Joy That Gives Thanks in Contentment
In this episode Rev. Dan gives the fourth and final message in the series Joy That Gives Thanks: Joy That’s Rooted In Christ, Gratitude That Transforms Life. Come and be encouraged with the Apostle Paul’s message in Philipp...
#152- Joy That Gives Thanks As We Pursue Christ
What if everything you've been chasing—success, recognition, accomplishment—is actually keeping you from the one thing that truly satisfies?The Apostle Paul had it all: the right heritage, the perfect credentials, blameless religious per...
#151- Joy That Gives Thanks In Humility
What if true joy isn't found in elevating ourselves, but in lowering ourselves to lift others up?This week we explore Philippians 2:1-11, where Paul reveals the radical humility of Christ. Jesus didn't cling to His divine glory—He emptie...
#150- Joy That Gives Thanks In Every Circumstance
This episode begins a new series on Philippians called “Joy That Gives Thanks,” and I’d love for you to be part of it. We’re starting in Philippians 1:18–26, looking at how Paul could write with such deep joy and gratitude while sitting in a Ro...
#149- Who Am I Really?
Who are you when nobody is looking? We spend our lives trying to figure out who we really are, often defining ourselves by what we do—our jobs, achievements, or roles. But what happens when those things change or fade away? In this ...
#148- Breaking Through
Have you ever felt like you were hitting a wall in your spiritual life? Like having a sense that there is more to Christian faith than what you have been able to experience so far but not really knowing what the next steps might be?
#147- What's on the Inside?
In this episode we continue our “Emotionally Healthy Faith” series with a message from Luke 6:39–45 titled “What’s on the Inside.” Jesus’ words about blind guides, logs and specks, and trees known by their fruit challenge us to look honestly at...
#146- Receive The Holy Spirit
Are you feeling disoriented in life right now? Maybe your dreams have shifted, your health has changed, or unexpected challenges have left you hiding away like the disciples locked in that room. This Pentecost Sunday, we're reminded that Jesus ...
#145- There's More To You
Are you spiritually mature but still struggling to keep your life together? You're not alone. Many of us pray more, study harder, and attend more services, thinking that's the answer. But what if the problem isn't just spiritual?This wee...
#144- Harvest
This week we were honored to host Pastor Anthony Liebenberg, the founder of Life Child. In this episode he delivers a compelling message titled "Harvest," centered on the profound truth found in Luke 10:2:
#143- Gift of Desperation
We often view times of struggle or hopelessness as things to be avoided. However, sometimes it is in our lowest moments that we find the greatest clarity and the deepest connection to God.In this powerful message, Pastor Dan explores how...
#142- Forgiving Others
Today we conclude our three-part series on forgiveness by facing one of the hardest commands Jesus gives us: forgiving those who have hurt us. Together we’ll look honestly at the reality of our wounds, why unforgiveness is so spiritually destru...
#141- Seeking Forgiveness
When was the last time you paused to consider not who has hurt you, but who YOU might have hurt? This week's message challenges us to flip the script on forgiveness.Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:23-24 that if someone has something agains...
#140- Forgiven By God
We live in a world where relationships are breaking down—families, communities, even nations are in conflict. What if there's a divine answer to our relational brokenness? Today we begin a powerful new series: "Forgiveness, the Way ...
#139- He Is Risen, He Is Risen In Me
This Easter Sunday's message is from Acts 9 about Saul’s encounter with the risen Jesus—and what it means that Christ is not only risen, but present and alive in our lives today. We’ll look at how a violent skeptic was transformed into the apos...
#138- You Matter More Than You Think
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem—but here's the powerful truth: He didn't journey to the cross alone. God chose to include ordinary people in the most extraordinary moment in human history. Two disciples fetchi...
