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
154 episodes
#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...
#137- The Miracle in the Mess
Today we continue our Lenten theme, “Journeying Together to the Cross,” with a message titled “The Miracle in the Mess.” We’ll look at the story of the man born blind in John 9 and explore how Jesus, the light of the world, steps into our confu...
#136- Separated and Thirsty
We're created in the image of the Trinity—a God who exists in perfect community. Yet sin has a way of separating us from God and from each other, leaving us isolated and thirsty for connection.This week we explored the woman at the well ...
#135- Humble Enough To Come
This episode we continue our Lent series, *Together to the Cross*, by looking at the story of Nicodemus in John 3. We’ll explore what it means to be “humble enough to come” to Jesus—not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday reality of ...
#134- The Company We Keep
This week we’re launching our 2026 Lent series, “Together to the Cross,” by looking at the company we keep and the voices that shape us from Matthew 4. I’d love for you to join us—and consider bringing friends or family along as we begin this j...
#133- Known By God, Loved By God
This episode we’ll explore the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 and what it means to be fully known and fully loved by God. Many of us live with a quiet fear that if people really knew “everything we’ve ever done,” they would ...
#132- Made In Heaven
This week’s message, “Made in Heaven,” invites us to pause and ask an honest question: what is shaping our lives right now? Using the powerful image of the potter and the clay, this sermon explores how God forms, reshapes, and p...
#131- How Will He Know You
Join Tom Young as he explores Jesus' powerful teaching in Matthew 25:31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. Discover what it truly means to serve Christ by serving "the least of these" among us, and gain a deeper understanding of his ca...
#130- People of The Way
Today as part of the "Charting Your Course" series, I’ll be sharing a message called “People of the Way” — a reminder of what it truly means to follow Jesus in today’s world. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit in, this one’s for you. ...
