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.
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93 episodes
#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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#78- We All Need A Savior
Do you still need a Savior? 🤔This Advent season, we're reminded that no matter where we are in our faith journey, we ALL need Jesus. It's easy to fall into spiritual pride, thinking we've 'arrived' in our faith. But true Christian maturity ...
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Episode 78
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#77- Preparing For The Coming Of The Lord
🕯️ As we enter the second week of Advent, are we truly preparing our hearts for the coming of the Lord?In this week’s sermon, we explore Malachi 3:1-4 and the powerful message of John the Baptist. Just as John called people to turn back ...
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Episode 77
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#76- Surely The Savior Is Coming!
In this season of Advent, we're reminded that hope shines brightest in our darkest moments. 🕯️Just as God promised hope to the exiled Israelites, He offers us the same assurance today. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the fulfillment of that...
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Episode 76
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#75- Thanks Be For God
"Thanks Be FOR God" 🙏Are we thankful only when life is good, or can we be grateful even in life's darkest valleys?"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me." - Psalm 23:4
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Episode 75
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#74- Building For Eternity Pt2
🔑 Building For Eternity: One Master, One Purpose 🙏In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves torn between two masters: God and wealth. But here's the truth: when we make God our true Master, everything else falls into place – inclu...
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Episode 74
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#73- Building For Eternity Pt1
🌟 Building for Eternity: Will Your Life Matter? 🌟Will your life have lasting significance? “but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal...
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Episode 73
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#72 - Let's Talk About It
Let's talk about it: Death, Dying, and the Hope we have beyond the GraveWe often avoid discussing death, but it's a reality we all face. Today's sermon reminds us that while death brings pain and confusion, Jesus offers us hope beyond th...
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Episode 72
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#71 - Mission Sunday
It’s not just about going to church, it’s about BEING the church.God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others. It's time to shift our focus from "What's in it for me?" to "How can I help someone else?" "It's not about you."Let...
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Episode 71
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#70- Not Alone
Not Alone: The Power of Community in Our Faith Journey 🤝🙏'Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together...' - Hebrews 10:24-25In a world facing a loneliness epidemic, w...
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Episode 70
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#69 - Intentional Transformation
Is your faith journey nothing more that a Sunday drive, or are you intentionally building faith into your life with God?This week's sermon challenges us to move beyond 'acting religious' and embrace true discipleship. Jesus calls us to p...
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Episode 69
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