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
141 episodes
#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. ...
#129- Disciples By Design
This week, you are invited to join Ralph du Plessis for the next installment of his inspiring series, "Charting Your Course: Mapping the Year with Clarity and Purpose." Together we’ll discover how to transform our spiritual journey with the mes...
#128- Destination Transformation
A new year brings new journeys. Are you "cruising to nowhere" with your faith? Jesus calls us to intentional transformation, not just religious activity. In Luke 9:57-62, He challenges three would-be followers with a powerful truth: following H...
#127- Life After Christmas
Christmas has come and gone, but what happens in the days after? Life doesn't pause—challenges continue, responsibilities return, and the world keeps turning. Yet for those who have encountered Jesus, it can never be "business as usual" again.&...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
#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...
