Trinity Bible Church Sermons

Shadow of the Son | Genesis 37-50 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Jesus tells us that the Scriptures are supremely about Him (Luke 24:27). Even Genesis contains “but a shadow of the good things to come” (Hebrews 10:1). Is there more than a heroic character study in the story of Joseph? More than a model of morals? More still than a lesson on God’s sovereignty? Joesph is a special son whose situation, suffering, and service anticipate Christ in striking ways. The story of Joseph is not ultimately about Joseph. He and his remarkable history is but a marvelous shadow of the Son.

Session 6 - Walking with God | Micah 6:8 | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org How does a Christian walk humbly with God? Key to this concluding session in the series on drawing near, is a biblical apprehension of Christ-centered love. Humility is not achieved by grasping for humility. Only by looking away from self and to God and others in love through Christ can we walk humbly with God.

Session 5 - The Cross and the Christian | Philippians 2:1-8 | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The very emblem of humility is embedded in the gospel. Philippians 2:1-8 impresses upon those who have been saved through the cross to be shaped through it. This sermon explores the profound connection between the cross of Christ and the call to humility for every believer. The cross is not only the means of salvation but also the pattern for sanctification. By tracing Christ’s own self-denial, voluntary emptying, and obedient death, the Christian is invited to embrace self-denial, putting others before themselves, surrendering their own interests and glory, and following Christ’s model in daily relationships, suffering, and obedience. Ultimately, the sermon declares that the cross is both the emblem and the school of humility, and that living a crucified life is essential to genuine discipleship and joy in God.

Realizing the New Covenant | Acts 9:32-43 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Saul’s stirring conversion and compelled witness is put on hold, and attention is redirected purposefully to Peter. Apostolic witness in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria has now been realized. But the church is not yet ready to advance to the end of the earth. A new lesson must be learned, starting with Peter. Before the church could step into and truly embrace being a witness to the world, the wall of separation between Jews and Gentiles had to be broken down. The international scope of the New Covenant had to be realized in the church, beginning with the apostles in Jerusalem. Christ is truly Lord of all nations and Savior of the world, and this had to be brought home in the church before she could go global.

Session 4 - The Happiness of Humility | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org No one can be satisfied in God without drawing near to Him. And no one can draw near to God without humility. In this sermon, we turn to the “Letter of Joy” otherwise known as Philippians to discover that it is also the “Letter of Humility.” Rather than denying true joy, humility is the path to it.

Compelled in Christ | Acts 9:19-31 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Christ is compelling. Few model this more vividly than the apostle Paul. He was a deadly foe to the church. He hated Christ and rejected all that was proclaimed about Him. At that time, he was blind to the truth. But while he, then known as Saul, set out to capture Christians, Christ captured him. Saul’s rebel, self-righteous soul was conquered. Then his eyes were opened to the immeasurable riches of Christ. This passage is the testimony of how instantly Saul was compelled in Christ to make much of Him despite the deadliest of dangers.

Session 3 - The Poison of Pride | 2 Chronicles 26:16 | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org This sermon explores the nature, dangers, and spiritual consequences of pride. Drawing from the clarity of sacred Scripture on the subject, the message reveals pride as the most insidious, destructive, madness of the mind. It calls us not only to acknowledge our pride, but to deal with it seriously and severely. Pride is a deadly poison.

Chosen for Christ | Acts 9:10-19 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The same Christ who struck Saul blind now orders his sight. The whole scene stresses the sovereignty of the Savior. Saul’s blindness lingers. Yet, losing his sight he begins at last to see. He is now praying, not persecuting. The archenemy of the church is not merely spared, he is selected. A stunning depiction of grace is put on vivid display. Grace is never accidental and God’s election is never tentative. Saul was captured by Christ because he was chosen for Christ.

The Light of the Gospel of the Glory of Christ | 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org In a world blinded by the power of sin there is no other hope for the believer than to trust and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is only by the power of God that salvation, hope and true light can come to a darkened heart.

What Shall We Say to These Things? | Romans 8:31-39 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The summit of Romans 8 penetrates the redeemed heart with profound implications. The golden chain of redemption—elected, predestined, called, justified, and glorified—is fastened around the troubled heart of the heir of God. In the finished work of Christ, we can face our trials with complete confidence. While we should expect opposition between justification and glorification, our assurance of God’s love in Christ Jesus is emphatically unassailable.

Session 2: Holiness and Humanness | Isaiah 57:15 | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org None can draw near to God without humility. Humility is a rational, moral, and relational virtue that views and values God, others, and self rightly. Since views are vital to values, this sermon addresses our view of God in holiness as a prerequisite to our view of all else. Only in God’s light do we truly see ourselves. This is where we discover the relationship between humanness and humility.

Captured by Christ | Acts 9:1-9 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org From adversary to apostle, the story of Paul’s conversion is one of the most dramatic in all of Scripture and history. Thick with irony, the passage that introduces this tremendous transformation chiefly reveals the reigning Christ. Christ’s love outshines Paul’s hatred. Here sovereign grace shines brilliantly bright. Christ is not merely witnessed in this passage—He reigns, He speaks, He redeems. An enemy is captured by and for Christ, for the glory of God and the everlasting joy of the captured.

Session 1: Draw Near to God | James 4:6-10 | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org This introductory sermon presents the thesis for the series, namely that drawing near to God is predicated on the conquering of pride and the cultivation of humility in Christ. We were made to draw near to God, celebrating Him who is the fount of our everlasting happiness. Our chief hindrance is the lack of humility.

The Lamb Worthy of the World | Acts 8:26-40 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch is one of remarkable remembrance. The heart of God and His redemptive purposes are put on supernatural display. Philip is divinely directed to yet another unlikely convert. At the center of the scene is the Lamb worthy of the world. In one epic encounter, Christ is seen as both Lion and Lamb, king over all and supremely worthy.

The Gift of the Holy Spirit | Acts 8:14-25 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The gospel is advancing. The church enters a redemptive-historical moment. Amid its first recorded witness outside of Jerusalem, a remarkable yet subtle witness of the Holy Spirit is put on display. It is an important scene that testifies to the richness and the representation of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Grace Versus Glory | Acts 8:4-13 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Persecution leads to gospel promulgation. The good news of Christ breaks out beyond Jerusalem not with the noise of human greatness, but with the quiet thunder of divine grace. A city is flooded with joy as the result of receiving the grace of God in the gospel of Christ. The power of God that topples dark strongholds is contrasted to the empty fascination of spectacles for applause. A major contrast is presented between God’s grace and man’s self-glory. Grace bows low, repents, and rejoices in Christ; glory grasps, performs, and markets in sacred things. The passage exposes charlatan faith and calls us to cling to Christ, whose gospel cannot be bought, whose Spirit cannot be manipulated, and whose joy is found only when the self is dethroned and Jesus is treasured.

Glorious Paradox | Acts 8:1-4 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org The narrative takes a turn. In masterful strokes, the wisdom and power of God confound man. The church is seen growing in the likeness of Christ as she bears witness of Him. This passage is the introduction to a section that presents the church as a witness to the world. Yet it is strikingly marked by thoughts and ways far above those of man. In fact, much of what is put on display appears opposite to its reality. Serving to exhibit Christ’s sovereign rule and the essence of His gracious gospel is the principle of a glorious paradox. It is a healthy and helpful reminder to Christians in every area and era.

Climbing the Summit of Your Faith | Psalm 33:17-22 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Psalm 33:17–22 highlights that true gratitude comes from fully trusting the Lord. The psalmist warns of the dangers of this fleeting life and of how many chase their own ambitions without relying on God. Yet the psalmist suggests a better and more prosperous way, urging believers to trust in God's abiding presence and perfect plan. Christians who value the principles of faith and gratitude will never be disappointed.

The Blessed Walk | Psalm 1:1-6 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Beginning at ground-level, Psalm 1 raises us to the grandeur and glory of our highest purpose. In brilliant tones, it vividly sketches the simple seriousness of faith as a matter of the mind’s life. It calls us to a holy resolve of direction and hope that tastes in the present the sweetness of the future for those who love God. It speaks of distinguishing delight and serves to recalibrate our hearts’ desires. As a pastoral New Year’s address, this sermon summons us to the blessed walk.

Our Galactic God’s Magnificent Choir | Psalm 148:1-14 | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org Psalm 148 warmly invites everyone—whether it's the vast galaxies or tiny creatures—to come together and praise God. It has two movements indicated by the words, “from the heavens” (verse 1), and “from the earth” (verse 7). An extraordinary aspect of Psalm 148 is that it beckons praise not merely from all that breathes, but also from everything that exists. It beautifully shows that every voice matters in worship, regardless of where they are or how big or small they are. Worship is a universal call that highlights God’s majesty and reminds us of each person’s special part in His heavenly choir. Along with this worldwide call, the church has a special role: heralding the Gospel. This psalm urges believers to reflect on the profound truth that if such boundless praise is owed to God eternally, then our zeal for missions must be equally passionate. The immediate resolution, then, is to transition from a human-centered obligation to a divine-centered zeal dedicated to glorifying His name among all peoples. This way, worship becomes the heart of all missionary work.