September 7, 2025 Welcome to Trinity!
Basic Theme:
Inspired by the hymn“ We’ ve a Story to Tell to the Nations.” This series explores the transformative power of sharing personal faith stories. Rooted in Jesus’ parables— simple tales with profound truths— it reflects how ordinary stories of faith can extraordinarily impact others’ spiritual journeys. Anchored in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, where Paul praises the church for spreading their faith story, this series emphasizes that our narratives connect, inspire, and strengthen our community. By sharing, we echo Christ’ s storytelling, fostering a vibrant family of faith that uplifts and transforms lives.
Sermon Snapshot( Key Points):
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Jesus shows the power of a humble heart. The tax collector’ s simple plea, like a faith story, connects deeply with God. Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8, praises stories that spread faith. At Trinity, your honest story— flaws and all— can touch others’ hearts, fostering connection. Sharing humbly, like the tax collector, invites others into God’ s grace. Our church family grows when we share authentic narratives, inspiring transformation. Your story, offered with humility, becomes a powerful testimony, drawing others to Christ’ s love.
So What?
What humble moment in your faith story can you share with someone at Trinity this week? How can you listen to another’ s story with humility to strengthen our church family? What holds you back from sharing your struggles, and how can you trust God to use them?
Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-8; Luke 18:9-14( NIV)“ For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’ s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia— your faith in God has become known everywhere.”
“ To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable:‘ Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed:“ God, I thank you that I am not like other people— robbers, evildoers, adulterers— or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.” But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said,“ God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
11:11am Service Information:
Opening Music: All About You Salvation Song New Creations
Communion Song: Come As You Are
Closing Song: Lead On Good Shepherd
Passion / Kristian Stanfill Josh Baldwin Josh Baldwin
Crowder
Patrick Mayberry Bill Maetschke, Praise Team Leader