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
126 episodes
#126- Drawn By God's Deep Love
We often think we need to earn God's approval, to be "good enough" before we can approach Him. But the Christmas story tells us something radically different. Why did God send angels to announce Jesus' birth to shepherds? By worldly...
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Episode 125
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#125- Opening The Door To Joy
Joy isn't just a feeling – it's something we're meant to share. This Advent season, as we light the third candle representing joy, we're reminded that true, lasting joy doesn't come from temporary fixes or fleeting pleasures. It comes from Jesu...
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Episode 125
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#124- Finding Peace in God
In a world filled with conflict, anxiety, and uncertainty, where do we find true peace? Not in avoiding our problems, not in numbing our pain, and not in the broken promises of others—but in God alone.This Advent season reminds us of Jos...
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Episode 124
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#123- Hope in the Waiting
We're stepping into Advent 2025 with this reminder: unmet longings aren't signs of God's absence—they're sacred spaces where He meets us. God's love isn't transactional—it's sacrificial. Jesus didn't die on the cross to get somethin...
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Episode 123
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#122- Experiencing God's Peace
This week Jay Dietz of Trinity Church Sugar Land, will share personal insights on seeing the unchanging faithfulness of God in every season of life—joyful or difficult, clear or confusing. Scripture reminds us that God’s character does no...
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Episode 122
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#121- And God Remembered
In the midst of your wilderness season, when prayers feel unanswered and hope seems distant, remember this powerful truth: God's faithfulness matters more than your perfection.Here's what changes everything: Hannah wasn't answered becaus...
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Episode 121
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#120- Children of the Resurrection
Death is a mystery that has puzzled humanity for generations. Scripture gives us enough to stand on with confidence and hope.The most important truth? The resurrection is not speculation—it's a certainty. When Jesus quoted Moses at the b...
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Episode 120
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#119- Great is Your Faithfulness
In Psalm 119, we’re reminded that God's promises are "well tried" – He can be trusted, He is dependable. Even in our darkest moments when we question "God, where are you?" – looking back, we often see His hand was there all along, guiding us th...
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Episode 119
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#118- Counting the Cost
What does it really cost to follow Jesus? We often think salvation is free—and it is. There's nothing we can do to earn it. But Jesus reminds us that while salvation costs us nothing, discipleship costs us everything.So is it...
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Episode 118
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#117- A People Fully Surrendered
Kingdom Builders: Are You Ready for the Cost of Discipleship?'Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.' - Luke 14:27Today, we explore what it truly means to be a Kingdom Builder. It's not just about at...
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Episode 117
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#116- Live Grow Bless
🌱 Even when we feel like exiles in this world, God calls us to thrive right where we are! In Jeremiah 29:1-7, we learn powerful principles for living faithfully in challenging times:Remember, God's plans for you are good, to give you hop...
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Episode 116
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#115- He Is All I Need
Ever feel like you're not good enough? 🤔Today's message reminds us that in Christ, we are MORE than enough! 🙌Our past doesn't disqualify us. Our perceived inadequacies don't define us. Our challenges don't defeat us.Remembe...
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Episode 115
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#114- Embracing Humility
Humility: The Key to Transformation 🔑'If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.' - 2 Chron...
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Episode 114
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#113- Changing Lives
Change Your Life to Change Your Life! 🌟Are you intentionally growing in your faith, or just going through the motions? This week's message challenges us to:• Resist worldly influences that shape us• Embrace practices that t...
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Episode 113
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#112- Do You Love Him
This week at Trinity Church Sugar Land we're diving deep into what it truly means to love Jesus. It's more than just words or feelings - it's a commitment that transforms our lives. Remember, change happens slowly, but ...
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Episode 112
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#111- Deciding To Be A Disciple
Are you just ticking a box, or truly following Jesus?Trinity Church Sugar Land kicked off our new series 'Opt In to Transformation' with a message about what it really means to be a disciple of Christ. Jesus is inviting us to...
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Episode 111
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#110- Doing The Little Things Well
Doing the Little Things Well: Living Out God's Love in Everyday LifeScripture reminds us that true worship goes beyond Sunday services. It's about how we live our daily lives, showing God's love through ways we might not always think ok....
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Episode 110
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#109- Winning Today's Battles
"It's not what we can do for God, but what God can do through us."In our journey to extend God's kingdom, a better me leads to a better us. How does this knowledge help us fight our battles and grow stronger? Like Benaiah, on...
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Episode 109
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#108- The Fight You Didn't Know Mattered
Are we fighting the right battles? In the "Live Large," series, by Rev. Dr. Ralph du Plessis at Trinity Church Sugar Land we're learning from David's mighty warriors. Today's lesson: Surprise, it's not about barley fields, it's about God's King...
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Episode 108
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#107- Together for the Kingdom
Are you building your own kingdom or God's? 🤔This week's sermon challenges us to examine our hearts and motives. In a world obsessed with power and status, we're called to a different path:Remember, there's only one true King - Je...
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Episode 107
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#106- Courage to Face the Giants
Facing Your Giants: Lessons from David & Goliath 💪🏼What seemingly insurmountable challenge are you facing today? 'The Lord who saved me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear will save me from the hand of t...
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Episode 106
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#105- Life In The Spirit
Are you truly living in the freedom Christ offers?This week's sermon on Galatians challenges us to examine the fruit in our lives. Are we using our freedom for self-indulgence, or to love and serve others? Ask yourself (or be...
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Episode 105
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#104- Fully Embracing Our New Life in Christ
Are you trying to customize your faith?In our consumer-driven world, we often try to pick and choose which parts of Christianity we want to follow. But true faith in Christ isn't a buffet - it's a full embrace of a new life!This w...
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Episode 104
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