Living Life God's Way
Be encouraged weekly by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis in these messages full grace and hope. These teachings from God's word will edify and equip you to lead the abundant life God has planned for you. Visit https://trinitychurchsugarland.org for more.
Episodes
103 episodes
#103- When Grace is Not Enough
Is grace enough for you?In our journey of faith, it's easy to get lost and turn to a 'Jesus plus' gospel. We start well, but slowly drift into thinking we need to earn God's love through our good works.God loves you dearly, not be...
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Episode 103
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#102- Freedom In Christ
🔥 Are you adding anything to the gospel? Paul's letter to the Galatians reminds us of a crucial truth: We are saved by faith in Christ alone, not by our works or anything we can do."For God so loved the world that he gave his one and onl...
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Episode 102
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#101- Transformational Communities
Is there more to our faith than just going through the motions? 🤔Let's explore how to take our Christian walk to a deeper level. It's not just about church attendance or serving on committees - it's about living with purpose and making a...
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Episode 101
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#100-Connected
Too often, we turn communal acts into individual pursuits. We study alone, pray alone, and even take communion... alone.What if we returned to the vibrant, connected faith of the early church? In Acts 2:42, we see the early c...
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Episode 100
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#99- Community
We dive deep into Acts 2:42-47 and uncover a powerful truth: the early church's success in disciple-making wasn't about resources or strategies - it was about DEVOTION to community!Read Acts 2:42-47. How can we embody this spirit of comm...
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Episode 99
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#98- Better Together
Today's sermon reminds us that God intentionally created us with diverse gifts and backgrounds. When we embrace our differences and work together in unity, we become a powerful witness for Christ.We are BETTER TOGETHER! 🙌What uniq...
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Episode 98
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#97- Our Emotional Gifts
This week challenges us to examine our emotions, the practical purpose they serve and how we can bring them captive to the will of God. What examples did Jesus, our great teacher, set for us? May God continue to lead us nearer to hi...
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Episode 97
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#96- Jesus Gave Us Everything
This Easter, we celebrate not just the resurrection of Jesus, but the resurrection of hope, dreams, forgiveness, and relationship. Christ's sacrifice wasn't an ending—it was a new beginning! He is risen! 🙌Jesus gave up EVERYTHING s...
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Episode 96
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#95-Jesus Elicits A Response
On Palm Sunday, we're reminded that encountering Jesus always elicits a response. Jesus' entry into Jerusalem sparked various reactions - from joyful celebration to skepticism. But one thing's certain: no one could remain indifferen...
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Episode 95
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#94- Our Greatest Reward
This week challenges us to examine our hearts like Mary of Bethany. Mary's act of pouring expensive perfume on Jesus' feet wasn't just about the gift-it was about her wholehearted devotion.Are we more concerned with pleasing others or pl...
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Episode 94
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#93- Love Like The Father
This Lenten season, we're diving deep into Jesus' parable of the loving Father. It's not just about a wayward son, but also about an older brother who missed the heart of his father. Who are you in the story of the Prodigal Son? 🤔Are we ...
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Episode 93
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#92- The Path To Flourishing
This Lent, we're challenged to take a hard look at our lives. Are we deflecting responsibility or truly embracing change? Jesus calls us to more than just acknowledging our wrongs - He invites us to transform our thinking and actions.Rep...
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Episode 92
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#91- Persevering Love
Are you prepared to journey with Jesus this Lenten season?Today we explore Luke 13:31-35 and discover what it means to follow Christ through opposition and suffering. Jesus showed us how to persevere with love, even when faced with chall...
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Episode 91
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#90- What Really Matters 🤔
As we begin our Lenten journey, let's reflect on the temptations Jesus faced and what they teach us about true value in life. Jesus shows us what really matters. This Lent, let's return to this profound truth from 1 John 3:1 - "See ...
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Episode 90
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#89- Reconciling Tension
As we begin this season of Lent on this Ash Wednesday and reflect on our own humility; do we know what it means to be humble? 2 Cor 6:8-18 seemingly has many contradictions. glory-dishonor, bad report- good report, sorrowful-rejoici...
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Episode 89
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#88- Your Story and Mine
Your Story Matters: Seeing Jesus in the Everyday 🙏We all have a unique story to tell – one filled with ups and downs, joys and challenges. But have you ever stopped to consider how Jesus has been present in your journey?Today we e...
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Episode 88
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#87- Service and Redemption
Service and Redemption: A Lesson from Ruth 📖In a world that often values being served over serving, Jesus shows us a different way. Today, let's embrace our calling to serve. Look for those small, daily prompts from the Holy Spirit...
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Episode 87
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#86- Power of Eating Together
🍽️ BLESS: The Power of Eating Together 🙏Today we explore how eating can strengthen our bodies, minds, and souls. Just as Jesus invited himself to Zacchaeus' home, we're called to share meals and fellowship with others.'People don'...
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Episode 86
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#85- Forgotten Practice of Listening
Today we explore the forgotten practice of listening through the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus. Jesus didn't assume He knew what Bartimaeus needed. He asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" Are we truly listening t...
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Episode 85
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#84- Be Jesus!
This Cornerstone Sunday, we're setting our vision for the year ahead. Our call? To embody Christ's incarnational love in our community.Just as Jesus left heaven to dwell among us, we're challenged to step out of our comfort zones and int...
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Episode 84
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#83 - Be Praying- God, Send Me
Just as Isaiah was called during a season of transition, God is calling us today. We don't need a dramatic vision or supernatural experience - we have His Word and His commission.This week, let's respond to God's call with Isaiah's words...
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Episode 83
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#82- Be Praying-God, Bless Me
Ever felt guilty for asking God to bless you? Today's sermon reminds us that seeking God's blessing isn't selfish—it's part of His divine plan!Remember: When we pray 'Bless me, O God,' we're opening ourselves to be channels of His goodne...
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Episode 82
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#81- Be Praying- God,Change Me
🙏 Are we truly seeing the world around us?In this week’s sermon, we explore Jesus' compassion for the crowds and His call for laborers in the harvest. Despite our modern age, people are still hungry for God, but are we answering the call...
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Episode 81
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#80- How will it be with your soul?
As we stand on the threshold of 2025, let's reflect: Are we growing spiritually, or just growing older? 🤔This Sunday's sermon reminds us that Jesus didn't just stay a baby in a manger – He grew in wisdom and favor with God and man. Are w...
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Episode 80
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#79- Finding Peace in Unexpected Places
Are you searching for peace in all the wrong places? Our world may be filled with turmoil, but true peace isn't found in external circumstances. It's found in the simplicity of a child born in Bethlehem.The Prince of Peace came not as a ...
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Episode 79
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